Aahir's POV:

Clock was ticking 6:30 am and we were waiting since last half an hour.
We were supposed to leave Bangalore by 6:00 am but then girls being girls were still not on time.

Nikhil kept munching on an apple lazily while I looked at Aryan who kept taking his nth+1 selfie with his sports bike. We all had gone for the classic bullets but our young lad.

Enna ne kudiyan de naal laara lappa pake Goa jana he... (This guy has to play around with girls and go to Goa)

Just then I saw Luv and Chichi walking towards us and I rolled my eyes. We had three bikes. Luv jumped on Nikhil's bike pushing him behind and saying she's gonna drive. Nikhil our boy always got bullied by her since childhood. Like always he didn't have a choice. Chichi was just about to climb on to my bike but what happened next surprised me.

Neiyat took the backseat and I was shocked. Chichi was suddenly left speechless and I didn't know what to say.
But Neiyat quickly said...

'Ummm I'm not a sports bike girl...I get scared of those. And I don't want to die early with Aaryan driving that trash!!!' while I pressed my lips tighter only for Aaryan to scream...

'Ohhhh Hello Neiyat...this bike is so cool you know...ohhhh wait you don't know...You old fashioned aunty!!!' to which Neiyat shouted...

'Eyyyy dare you call me aunty!!!' and before they could begin the next world war I quickly drove away...

For Neiyat it was a sudden surprise as I started too quickly and she wasn't probably ready for it. In one go her hands landed on my shoulders leaving me perplexed. My body tensed under her touch while I asked her if she was ok???

She simply hummed and we continued driving.

Neiyat's POV:

I jumped on to the bike before that witch was all set ready to take my seat!!!

Accepted!!!
Yes I was jealous of Aahir and Sanchi's proximity!!!
Reason...I don't know!!! But all I know right now is that...I haaaaaaate Sanchi's and Aahir's closeness!!!
I can't just caaaaaant take it!!!

Luv smirked naughtily when I climbed onto Aahir's bike and she gave me a thumbs up while I swallowed nervously and looked elsewhere. But the best part was Sanchi's deadpan face when I claimed my place.

My place!!! With My Aahir!!!
She maybe his childhood friend but I was Aahir's bestie in the shortest interval!!!
Our bond is special and I don't think timespan should be the deciding factor for two people to bond.

Aaryan began his crazy bickering but before he could continue Aahir ignited the engine and we were on roads. My hands automatically held his broad shoulders and suddenly everything felt so good.

The cool breeze of Nice road, the early morning weather, fresh air...just him and me!!!

My eyes went onto the mirror and I hopelessly observe his face which had a glowing smile.

He was smiling. He liked this too!!!
Idiot!!! Then why was he pushing me away for so many days. There were no exchange of words only smiles and touches exchanged. It felt good having Aahir so close to me after weeks. It made me realise how much I missed him.

How much I missed us!!!

Unbelievably although Aahir started before both Aaryan and Luv, both raced us and we were slower than them. I didn't mind as far as I am with this man. Aahir suddenly stopped at a small local tea stall where he took a hot cup of tea and I had a tender coconut. The tea stall was beside a beautiful lake and we both silently sipped onto our drinks capturing the beautiful view in our eyes.

Just then Aahir broke the silence..
'Ummmm Neiyat...I hope you don't mind!!!' he said and I wondered what...

In one go he put yet another straw into the tender coconut and began sipping onto it and I was shocked. His eyes captured mine and we both kept looking into each other's in silence. A small smile appeared on his lips and I suddenly felt awkward and cute at the same time.

Then he backed off whispering...
'Actually I forgot to get my mouth freshener and the shopkeeper has no chewing gums so the tender coconut helps keeping bad breath away!!!' he said and I simply smiled.

I didn't mind!!! I didn't mind at all!!!
The feeling of belonging to him was nice.
This feeling where he thought we could share something this special was even more beautiful.

The shopkeeper also sold a few pakodas (fritters), so Aahir bought a plate full of them. I was always selective about them. There were cauliflower and Chilli Pakodas and me being the Punjabi kudi (girl) had great love for spices. I lunged onto the chilli Pakodas. They were spicy yet delicious. It had begun to drizzle slightly and the weather was just perfect. We both kept savouring the chilli Pakodas as we boarded the bike. I kept eating a few and also was feeding Aahir who was driving. Drizzling rain, hot Pakodas, a mad drive to Goa was just anything but perfect.

But looks like although Aahir loved Pakodas but his tongue didn't like Chillis much, he was a spice intolerant fellow. His Sydney tongue kicked in suddenly realising it was too much for him. His mouth was probably burning and he stopped the bike by the side and began drinking water. He practically emptied the entire bottle of water but nothing helped. He was huffing and looking here and there. I quickly opened my bag and pulled out a toffee from my bag and dumped it into his mouth but nothing really helped. Poor guy was practically putting his tongue out and trying to swallow some rain water...I felt guilty for feeding him chilli. He was in physical pain.

I didn't know what to do...it hurt me to see him like that. He was rubbing his hands together and pressing his stomach. So I just did what I felt was the best. I walked closer to him and buried my head into the crook of his neck hugging the life out of him.

His actions froze! He froze!
Rains kept pouring nonstop and I hugged him warm.

We were right now on an empty street which only had greenery. The bike parked on the side of the road, drizzling rain and he was in my arms.

Suddenly I realised how much I loved his fragrance. It felt so good. Warm skin of his neck pressed slightly against my nose and lips involuntarily but I could feel Aahir's body stiffen at the touch of my lips onto his neck. But after a few seconds I could feel his hands wrap around my waist and rested on my back and I smiled.

Slowly the hug grew tighter as the rains began showering generously. My body tensed as I felt his head digging into the crook of my neck and his arms pressing me more into him. He was hugging me so tight and close.

Just a small hug...a hug could calm all the volcano inside me that had been erupting all this while. My fingers voluntarily played against his soft silky hair and I ruffled them with my fingers while his grip tightened against my body and it felt like he was going to break my bones. He was tightly hugging me yet not hurting me. It felt good in his arms. I wanted to stay here.

Forever!!!

And suddenly my eyes opened at the realisation that was dawning upon me. His breathing had ragged as his hug was getting more and more tighter.

Yes!!! I'm attracted to this man!!!
I liked being closer to him. Ved could never make me feel like this. Aahir made me feel safe. His arms made me feel home.

This was my home!!!
He was my home!!!

Suddenly his phone began ringing and he broke the hug. His face looked flushed as he backed off and then he picked the call...and I suddenly felt like someone was poking my chest with a hundred pins when I heard him saying...

'Sorry Chichi we were stuck in rain Sweetheart...we will reach the hotel soon!!! Wait for me...I am going to rob the sweet from your plate!!!' saying be giggled.

Everything suddenly felt so empty!!!
I didn't know why my anger went sky high and I yelled...
'I think we must leave Aahir!!!' but then when he said...'Just one minute Neiyat... actually Chichi wa'

And before he could complete the statement I pulled the phone from his hand and smashed it to the ground. Aahir was shocked due to my reaction. But little did I care!!!
I was fuming.

'Awwww now there is no Chichi how saaaaad...now just drive!!! RIGHT NOW!!!' I screamed and he took a step closer to me and his eyes really looked red in anger.

'Do you realise what you did??? What kind of a childish behavior is this Neiyat???'

To which I folded my hands against my chest and said...
'I don't care..fine I'm childish!!! I'm a kid... only you and your Chichi are the most matured people on this planet earth happy??? I give a fuck Dr Aahir Sehgal!!! Just drive us!!! NOW!!!' to which this time he held my forearm and pushed me in one go and pinned me against a tree and my chest heaved at his sudden reaction.

'What is your problem Neiyat? I am a doctor...I have to be reachable 24/7... But you .. have you ever thought of anything beyond your comfort, your dreams and you??? And what is your problem with Chichi... why do you always ill treat her...she is my bestie!!! Get it straight into your pea sized brain!!! And no one insults her!!!' he screamed. His hot breath fanned my lips and his eyes were flickering between my lips and eyes. He was breathing into me and I closed my eyes while and a few drops of tears fell from my eyes...

In one go I pushed him away and began walking on the streets...
While suddenly I felt a tug on my wrist and I was pulled into a hard chest. Aahir asked in a softer tone this time...

'Where are you going???'

But I didn't want to answer him. I began walking on the road carelessly. I didn't want to face his ugly face. Tears were not stopping and my heart was in immense pain...

'Neiyat I can't see you in tears!!!' he yelled from a distance and my legs stopped. I froze.

'But you are the reason for my tears...you are the reason for my anger!!! Yes I broke your phone but you...you broke our bond..for whom??? That Chichi of yours??? Who is she to you??? You ignore me for her??? Why do you stick to her so much??? Why does she call you so much??? What is her problem in life Aahir...why does she want to claim all that's MINE!!!' I screamed holding my head and Aahir was left stunned.

Rains continued pouring. I was left numb. He kept looking at me with a shocked expression. My tears weren't stopping. I didn't know what this was but I was hating it. He was about to cup my face in his hands while I said at once...

'Dont touch me! Stay away from me!!! Lets just..... just drive! I promise you I will stay away from you and your personal life!!!' I said as I cried covering my face. While Aahir kept looking at me.
By now it was raining heavily.

The rain which brought us together suddenly drifted us.... Destinies Apart!!!