....Preet...
I returned home after a tiring day and set my bag. After getting fresh I set back to complete my assignments it was almost evening when I received a call. I picked it up at once as I saw the caller id.

"Why aren't you sleeping?" I asked.

"Because you aren't here."

"Flirting with me?" I asked.

"Right from the first day. You noticed it late."

"Impressive Mr. Malhotra." I replied while getting back to my work.

"What are you doing?" He asked.

"Assignment."

"When are you coming home?"

" I'll be coming down for Diwali. I guess a day prior to it. Why?"

"Uh okay, naah nothing important."

"Kabir! What happened." I asked as I knew he wanted to say something more.

"How?" He asked totally confused as how did I know he was hiding something.

"I don't know." I answered sincerely.

"Trust me it's nothing."

"Fine, tell me when you feel like." I replied.

We kept on talking for a while nothing special.

"Sleep." I told him.

"Will you be on line?" He asked like a child.

"I am." I answered.

After an hour or so I could hear him breathing regularly indicating he had slept.

I hung the phone and got back to work.

Few weeks passed away just the same. Every night Kabir would call me and I wouldn't hang up until he slipped off to sleep. We talked a lot these days everything.
I was returning back from the hospital when. I received a call from Kavya.
As soon as I picked the call she started shouting from the other side

"Bitch, don't you miss any of us?" She asked or more like shouted.

"Lower you volume lady. I wish to survive with my ears intact." I told her as I turned the Bluetooth on.

"Forget that when are you coming back?" She asked.

"A day prior to Diwali. Why? I asked.

I heard some shuffling and a noise as if she was talking to someone.

"Uhh okay. I'll call you back later." She said and then hung the phone.

Kavya is one hell of an idiot.

I reached home thinking what was wrong with everyone.

Once I reached home I received another call from Aryan.

"Hey Princess."

"Wassup."

"Missing you."

"You better do."

"Jokes apart, tell me when is your graduation?" He asked.

"Next Thursday. Why?"I asked.

"Because I need to book my ticket." He said.

"You are flying down for my graduation?" I asked in excitement.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world." He replied laughing.

"So accordingly you can come back with us for the Saturday reunion right?" He asked.

"Which reunion?"

"University reunion Princess, check your mail."

I quickly opened my laptop and checked the mail.

"Uh huh not possible. I have my graduation party here on Saturday. And as it is I'll be flying back to India on the following Monday."

"Does Kabir know you aren't making to the reunion?" He asked.

"Yeah I guess. He knows when I am flying back."

"Ohhh, that is the reason."

"What?" I asked.

"Naah nothing." He diverted the topic.

We talked for another 20 minutes and then he had to go since he had a meeting.

I somewhat found each one's behaviour a bit odd and I knew only one person could tell me everything and I did what I thought was best I skyped Abhimanyu.

He picked his call within the first ring.

"Hello there." He waved.

"Hey. Watcha doing" I asked.

"What confusion do you have?" He asked coming straight to the point.

Abhi was one of the person who knew everything, even more than Aryan. He has been with me through all the ups and downs. He knew what I was thinking and he always guided me for the best. He even knew about mine and Kabir's wedding. He had always supported me. He always persisted that Kabir liked me and somewhere he knew all my feelings too.

"How do you know?"I asked amazed and he just gave me a look.

I told him everything and he started laughing.

"What?" I asked him once he sobered.

"You are so dumb." He stated.

"Forget I ever asked you something." I was about to hang the call when he stopped me.

"Promise me you wouldn't tell anyone what I am going to tell you now." He asked and I nodded.

"Kabir wanted to take you out on the Prom/ reunion."

My mouth formed an "O" in understanding.

"But he never asked me." I stated.

"Because he knew you had plans and he wants you to live your life the way you want."
I was quite and he continued.

"Look Preet I don't know what kind of relationship you both share but you know what it is really beautiful. You know from the time Kabir has returned from London he is so much fun like the olden days, he pulls out pranks, he enjoys parties, he ditches his meeting. It's like he has taken a 360 turn." He said.

I was amazed at this.

"Abhi!"

"Hmmm"

"Thank you."

"Don't thank me just help me decide a dress from Kavya or else she will kill me." He said and I laughed.

"I'll send one with Aryan."

"I love you." He said.

"Hy-five. I love myself too." I said and hung the phone within seconds I received a text from Abhi.

"U suck still I love you."
I smiled reading this and then went on to my work again.

(A week later.)

Today finally was my day. I was to get Graduated. I got up with a smile on my face and got dressed in a white and red floral dress along with a red jacket. I curled my hair from the ends and tied a high ponytail.I always had Kabir's bracelet on. I completed my look with red heels. Since I was never a fan of make-up I applied minimal of it. Taking my car keys and wallet I drove of to my university.

Once I reached there I sat with my friends. I looked around to find Aryan but couldn't. Possibly he got stuck with some meeting.

I was used to this. My parents never had much time for me and Aryan did as much as he could and I never complained.

Forgetting all that I drowned my self on my phone playing games since boring speeches were going on. I looked up when my name was called suddenly.
"What happened?" I asked Vinnie Getting up.

"You were declared as the best student topper." She told me laughing.
I knew I was the topper but best student.

I gave my friends a narrow eye look and walked up to the stage. Once on the stage I looked around and was surprised when I saw Aryan sitting on the family area but the thing that shocked me was Kabir sitting next to him. Both had a pride in their eyes.

The Guest of honour gave me the gift and my certificates and asked me to say a few words.

"Okay, this was unexpected." I said taking the mic and heard people laughing at my statement.

"I don't know what to say. It's like obviously I am happy but I know some people who are happier. One of them is my Elder brother sitting out right there clapping and cheering for me. More than mine it was his dream. He has always supported me for everything and then I have my family, Mom, dad, Meera Maa, Papa. My friends back in India and here, and most importantly one person, I had almost given up before I even started but that person just said one thing to me. He said.
'Preet, there's nothing in the world that can stop you from achieving what you deserve, You know what you are capable off and it's time the world knows that too.'
He assured me that he trusted me and I am glad he did. So this one is for him." I said.

All looked at me confusingly, but the one person I was talking about looked up for once and passed me a smile.

"So I would like our Principal sir to Bless Miss Preet Saxena with the certificates and the trophy."
The host announced.

After the award ceremony was done I ran towards my brothers table and as expected he welcomed me with open arms. He picked me up and swirled me around.
People saw us and smiled adoringly.

After he placed me down I turned towards Kabir.

"Still Black?" I asked him.

"Still too colourful." He commented back.
It seemed like sarcasm was our official language of communication.

"Still fighting."I heard someone speak. I looked around and found Meera maa and Papa online through Skype. They had been here throughout.

"So I'll leave." Kabir said once we were out of the convocation room.

"Where too?" I asked.

"He has a meeting back in India." Aryan informed while Kabir looked here and there.

"I'll get the car." Aryan said and left taking my keys along to get the car leaving me and Kabir alone.

"You came back for me?" I asked.

"Nup, I was missing London." He replied.
I narrowed my eyes at him.
He chuckled and gave me a box.
Considering it a gift, I opened it excited.
As soon as I opened the box I was scared shit as a snake came out of it.
"Ahhhhhh......." I shouted and Kabir started laughing.
"Shit seriously" I exclaimed.
I rolled my eyes at him and started chasing him, he ran to save his life. Our run came to a halt when Aryan pulled both of us apart and made us sit back in the car.

All the way Kabir tried talking to me while I completely ignored him. He even apologized and I ignored that too.

We reached airport and he left saying his byes. I didn't even reply to that.

"Preet, you wanted this Kabir back. He practically flew down for your graduation, for you smart ass." Aryan said and it struck me that I was too rude.

I looked at Aryan biting my lips.

"Go." He motioned and I ran opening my car door.

"Kabir." I called him. He hadn't gone far.

He stopped when he heard me and turned.
Smiling I ran and hugged him.
He was taken back at first but then responded back dropping his bag down.

"Thank you." I said still hugging him.
He broke the hug and gave me his famous smirk. He bent a little and whispered.
"It was all worth it Shortcake." He slowly kissed my forehead and I closed my eyes.
Every time he did that it made me feel special.
He made me feel secured.
Bidding him a final bye I walked back to my car.
I got in the car.
Aryan smiled once he saw me.

"Your special to him Preet." Aryan said.

"He is special too." I replied and Aryan side hugged me and kissed my crown.