A girl was sitting with her best friend at his home. After  work, he offered her to come with him until her fiance comes to pick her up. 

She was sitting on the kitchen platform, and he was making coffee. She smelled the aroma… 

"Wow! Kitne din baad tumhare haath ki coffee piyungi main."  she exclaimed with joy.

“Madam ko fursat kahan hai coffee peene ki. Vineet se teri engagement kya hui, tu toh super busy ho gayi hai. Matlab bechare dost ko akela chhod diya.” He said making a face. 

She glared at him…

” Excuse me, akela kab chhoda. Tujhe toh maine apni sabse pyari dost dedi. Ab tu kuch nahi kar pa raha toh main kya karu.” she says hitting on his arm. 

“Dekh Ruhana, tu zyada bol rahi hai.” he retorted. 

“Main thik keh rahi hoon Dushyant. Meri Vineet se sagai ho gayi, its okay. Lekin tune ab tak Priya se kuch kyun na kaha? You remember tune kya kaha tha?” Ruhana asked. 

Dushyant smiled…” Han maine kaha tha jab tera mamla set ho jayega toh main sochunga .” he said. 

“Toh don’t you think tujhe sochna chahiye. Infact sochna hi kyun?Tujhe toh kardena chahiye.”  She said. 

“Aise kaise boldun? Wo mujhe pagal samjhegi. “ Dushyant said.

Ruhana eyed her best friend…” Jo khud tere peeche paagal hai, wo kyun tujhe pagal kahegi. Na jaane kab se intezar kar rahi wo ki tu usey propose kare.”  she said. 

Dushyant looked at her with wide eyes…” Tu na paagal ho gayi hai. Actually vineet ke sath reh ke aur zyada pagla gayi hai. Kuch bhi bole ja rahi hai. “

Ruhana giggled…

”Look at your face. Laal tamatar lag raha hai ek dum. Pyar bhi karte ho aur kehne se bhi darte ho. Aur office mein sabpe hukum chalate firte ho tum.” She said. 

Dushyant sighed. She’s right. Ruhana, Vineet, Priyanka and Dushyant work in the same office. Priyanka and Dushyant are in one department, while Vineet and Ruhana in another. But they met during lunch breaks or during their free time. They were one team together. Today, Vineet had some work so he left early from the office and asked Dushyant to take Ruhana to his home. 

"ab kahan kho gaye Dushyant? Do you know kal kya hai?"  she asked. 

"kal chutti hai! Aur tu mujhe disturb mat karna." he warned her. 

Ruhana glared at him… "Han thik hai, fir tu mujhe mat kehna ki kal priyanka ka birthday tha aur maine tujhe bataya nahi. Mujhe blame nahi karna tum." she said descending down the platform. 

Dushyant looked at her in surprise. Ruhana winked at her best friend and moved out as Vineet came to pick her up. He wasn't aware that it was Priyanka's birthday. It had been only a few months since Priyanka joined them in this office. Before that it was only the three of them, that is, Ruhana, Vineet and Dushyant. Ruhana had befriended Priyanka and they seemed more like best friends. 

While working together, Dushyant began to fall for priyanka. He knew that the girl admired him but never gave importance to her. But a recent incident brought them closer. When Dushyant was at his low point, it was Priyanka who held him. When he felt his world losing, as he lost his mother to cancer, she was always there by his side. He smiled remembering her words… 

"Aap itne weak ho jayenge toh aapki mom ka kya hoga?" 

"you handle a team in office, yahan aap itna pareshan kyun ho? She's your mom. Aapko aapse zyada jaanti hai wo. Aapke bhukhe rehne se kuch nahi hoga. Aunty thik nahi hogi. " 

"She's not far away. Aap jab bhi unko yaad karoge, wo aapke paas hogi, trust me. " 

He remembered how her words consoled him and he had hugged her. She stood by him and has been doing so since his mother's demise six months ago. He has been feeling a new feel in towards Priyanka now. Though, he can't name it, but he stares at her, half a time doesn't pay attention to her words, and therefore, RuVi tease him. 

He smiled as he thought something and called Priyanka, asking her to be ready in the evening. Priyanka is baffled at this sudden change, but agrees. How can she leave a chance of going out with Dushyant. She smirks,maybe she decides to word her feelings before him, maybe. She's unsure of his reply but gears up to go out with him. 

In the evening, Dushyant dressed up in white shirt and blue jeans, white was lucky for him, he used to think. After taking a glance at himself, he left for Priyanka's home. 

Priyanka was standing in front of her closet thinking what to wear. Usually she used to call Ruhana, but today she can't. She sighs and curses her friend because all of a sudden Dushyant called her to meet and Ruhana is on a holiday mode with Vineet. She can't call her, therefore, finally  she picks a white off shoulder one piece dress. It is her favorite, and she knows Dushyant has a special love for white color. She wears the dress, does minimal makeup, and leaves her curly hair open. 

She glances at herself, smiles a little, she's going to be with the person whom she admires. She hears the horn of the car, she picks her clutch and moves out of the room. She opens the door and Dushyant enters in. He has a bouquet in his hands, red and white roses. He forwards it and she holds it.. 

"These are beautiful." she spoke. 

Dushyant then looks at her, she's looking beautiful in that white off shoulder dress. He couldn't take his eyes off her. She blushed as she felt his gaze at her. She keeps the bouquet on the table and looks at him.

“ where are we going?”  she asked .

His trance is broken and he looks at her. She glances at him questioningly. He smiles and reaches to grab her hand. 

"that's the surprise, priya!" he says softly. 

 Priyanka is surprised as he calls her with her short name. What is he upto?  He likes to take her full name. She lets him lead her way. They settle in his car and he begins driving. Priya is looking outside the window. The weather is pleasant, maybe she feels it. He's by her side and eventually, she feels everything right. She looks out, it's now drizzling. A giggle escapes from her lips and she pushes her hand out of the window to catch the raindrops. Dushyant gazes at her and smiles. 

He watches her for a few seconds, before shifting his gaze back on the road. He's glad she's enjoying herself. Priyanka looks out and they're on a route unknown to her. She looks at him… 

"Where are we going?"  she asks again. 

"Are you scared?" he asked gazing at her. 

She looks at him. He seems to be on teasing mode. Feeling her gaze on himself , he lets out a chuckle… 

"ghabrao mat. Main tumhe kidnap nahi kar raha hoon… i just got a surprise for you." he said. 

"Lekin wo aap mujhe ghar pe bhi de sakte they na?" she asked. 

Dushyant smiles… "You'll love it priya! I'm pretty sure. Now will you please let me drive?" he asks. 

Priyanka pouts… 

"huh! Jab dekho hitler bane ghumte rehte hai. Abhi bhi nahi bata rahe ki baat kya hai."  she murmurs, but Dushyant hears her. 

"have some patience Miss Priyanka. It's all for you." he says. 

Priyanka remains silent. She looks forward as they move on. Soonish, Dushyant applies break. Priyanka looks up and finds that they are standing in front of a royal  resort. Her eyes popped out to see the place he's brought to. 

" Why are we here?" she asks. 

"come in, let's go." he said. 

They hopped out of the car. He held her hand and led her inside the resort, giving car keys to the watchman to park the car. Priyanka was following him in utter surprise. A bell boy led their way and led them into a room. As they entered inside the room , flower petals fell over her. She was surprised, and looked at Dushyant, who was smiling. 

 She checks her watch, it shows 7:30 pm. She looked around, it was more than a room, a royal suite it was. As she moved forward, she saw the balcony. She opened the door and moved out on the balcony. It was well lit and to her surprise, an arrangement of candle light dinner was done. She moved forward and there was a chocolate cake kept on the table. Her name was written on the cake. 

Priyanka was overwhelmed. When did Dushyant planned all this? Is this what he wanted to show her? Did he get to know what she feels about him, as she was telling her feelings to Ruhana. Or does he feel the same? She looks at him as he stands beside her. 

"Ye sab? Aapne kiya?" she asks while looking at him. 

"tumhe acha laga?" he questioned her instead of replying to her questions. 

Priyanka smiles and looks at him… 

"Aapne kiya hai, Acha toh lagega hi. Par kyun? Mera birthday toh kal hai." she said. 

He smiles. She loves this genuine smile of his which is always reserved for his closed ones. Does he considers her one of them. Why did he plan it for her? Can she expect something coming up from his side? But he never said anything like that. She doesn't know even if he likes her. 

But she is here with him, it means she considers her as a good friend, or more? May be!  Her reverie is broken by his voice. She looks up to look at him and is surprised. 

Dushyant is standing before her.. Her heart beat raised. Is he going to propose to her? But he never talked affectionately to her than how can he propose to her? She thinks all of it as a dream but her thoughts are broken when  she hears his melodious voice. 

"i know you must be shocked but I am doing what I feel is right. Afterall it's your birthday eve today." he says. 

Priyanka is touched. 

" Par ye sab…" she admires the surroundings.

He smiles and goes on his knees.

"This is my way of saying thanks to you. You were always there Priya. Main hi nhi samajh paya, na tumhe, na tumhari feelings." he said. 

"Meri mom ki death ke baad, when I was alone, you were there for me. Tumne kabhi mujhe akele nahi choda Priyanka. I Know you admire me, but today I want to say…" he paused and looked at her. 

She is looking at him, her eyes open wide. She always wanted to be with him, to support him, and always to be by his side. Is he going to say that he loves her? Is what she thinking will come true?

Dushyant holds her hand… 

"i don’t know priya , but yeah, you matter a lot. Na jaane kab mujhe tumse pyar ho gaya. I love you Priya." he finally confesses his feelings. 

Priyanka is touched and happy at the same time. He has finally confessed. Happy tears leaked down her eyes… 

"I love you Priya? Would you like to spend your life with a studpid personality like me?" he asked. 

Priyanka giggles and moves closer to him.. 

"i love you more, you idiot. You almost took six months to say this." she said. 

He pulls Her closer… "but finally, I love you." he said. 

She smiles, gets on her toes, and presses her lips on his, they share a kiss, their first kiss, the gift of love. Nothing could be better than this gift of his love to her. They broke the kiss, Priyanka looked at him… 

" this is the best day ever. Thank you dushyant, for this gift for a lifetime." she spoke. 

They cut the cake and fed to each other,and then spent the evening together. 

Preetx happie birthday, my love. ❤️❤️Hope you like this one shot. I wish you love, happiness, success and bliss for this year and forever. I wish that all your wishes come true. Love you😘😘❤️❤️ have a great day.