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BEFORE DWELLING INTO THE CHAPTER....... A QUICK AUTHOR'S NOTE

I know you guys are kind of shocked knowing Neha's past crush was Sameer.

Relax guys, it is just an interval ....

Picture abhi baakhi hai mere dost 😉
( Second half is on the way😉)

So before you conclude anything, I just want you all guys to be reminded that the story's theme is   'Misunderstandings and Misplaced Feelings' so I want you guys to get relaxed and go with the story.

There is more to be served on the plate so don't get disappointed; many interesting things are in the way 😉😉

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Neha's POV:

Flashback -  five years back

"Neha, get up and get ready; it's already 7:00 am ", Sana's elevated voice made me wake up from my sleep

"It is Saturday; please let me sleep," I said, putting a blanket over my face and turning to the other side to go back to sleep.

"Yaar, did you forget we are going for Mumbai Darshan, and it takes an hour to reach the Gateway of India to start our journey, Get up now." Neha took out the blanket from my face and jumped on me.

"Oh yes, I forgot about it. Now get off from me, so I could freshen up." I slightly pushed Sana, who was sitting on me. 

As we were all free this weekend yesterday with the boys below our flat - Adil and Sameer, we randomly planned for this Mumbai Darshan and have Mumbai's delicious street food throughout the day, the food part was obviously decided by the boys; both of them are all-time foodies.

"Oh, ok get freshen up,I will check on the boys till then." Sana got up and went off the room, saying she would check the status of the boys.

Just a week before she was annoyed with them due to their constant nosy nature, and now look at her—she became too friendly with them, as if she knew them since childhood. Shrugging my shoulders, I got off from the bed and got ready for today.

As it is going to be a hectic day. I decided to wear a simple, breathable dress, so I chose a white palazzo pant and blue kurti. I accessorised it with a blue pair of jhuttis, a white embroidered tote bag, a shell and pearl charmed bracelet, and an off-white hijab. Finally, I left the room to have breakfast and check on others.

We arrived at the Gateway of India an hour later, where we picked up our tickets for the seven-hour trip to Mumbai Darshan on an open-deck double decker bus. There was still an hour to start the ride, so we went to a nearby South Indian restaurant to have the breakfast.

Later, when the ride began, Sameer and Adil sat behind us, while Sana and I sat in one row. 

The first stop was obviously Gateway of India, which we have already seen, so we just sat on the bus and got relaxed, observing the surroundings.

When we got back from our museum visit which was our next stop, Sana wanted to sit in the corner, so she moved, forcing Adil and I to take the front row and Sana and Sameer sat behind us. 

The bus now travelled on the marine lines and stopped for thirty minutes, so we got off and moved close to the tetrapods that were there. Sana and I had visited the marine drive a few months back and it had been the worst experience of our lives, but today, as we had company, I started to like the atmosphere here.

The sound of water waves competing with the horns of the vehicles and the constant banters of Sana and Sameer and Adil was bulging in between and was siding on both sides.

"Are you my friend or hers?"  Sameer lamented towards Adil, which made me and Sana laugh towards Sameer's pathetic condition.

"Don't worry, I will be on your side."  I controlled my laugh and came near him.

"Thank you so much, Neha. When my own friend betrayed me, you came here as an angel."  Adil made a crying face facing me and gave a smug look to Sameer.

Over reactive much

"Huh, Hello mister, she is my friend; she is on my side since she became my friend; leave her."  Sana grabbed my hand and slightly pushed me towards herself.

"Oh really, do you have a copyright on her saying that she should be on your side? She said she is on my side, so please take her hand off," Sameer retorted.

"Yeah, I have a copyright on her now what", Sana pulled me more into herself.

"Show me the legal papers of copyright then I will believe you"

"I know you are lawyer no need to flex much by showing your law skills"

"I will what would you do?"

And this banter continued throughout our trip.

We concluded our Mumbai Darshan trip in Juhu Chapati , eating lots of junk street food and of course the famous kaala khatta Chuski (crushed ice moulded in the shape of popsicle and dipped in various syrups —here the syrup is kaala khatta, which is most famous out of all syrups) then headed back to our flat.

Flashback Ends

That was the day I properly got to meet Adil, and the following evening he left for Bangalore.

He used to come to Mumbai often, mostly on the weekends. Whenever he came, he would bring a lot of things to eat, especially Mysore pak (an Indian dessert that originated in Mysore, near Bangalore, Karnataka).  Unknowingly, I started to like the sweet and used to be eager for his visit so I could have the delicious sweet.

When he came, we four used to spend time relaxing, travelling, and playing, making unforgettable memories.

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Adil's POV:

"Adil, what do you think about Neha then?" Upon arriving at Sameer's penthouse, Aru Mamma  asked about her in positive hope.

What shall I say about my thinking, Aru Mamma? 

Not now, I have loved her since 4 years, 8 months, 6 days and 10 hours, that shine in her brown almond eyes when she saw the chuski maker and sprinted towards it when we went to juhu chaupati, our last point of Mumbai Darshan, made me drove towards her.

That was the moment, I realised that she is the one; she is the one to whom my heart beats nonstop. The blurred unknown feeling when she handed me the change to a 500 rupee note has begun to transform into a clear picture of ardour, those shining almond-brown eyes have imprinted in my soul as an impeccable piece of art.

"Mamma, let us give him some time to think", Affu di's voice brought me out from my thoughts.

"Di, I am .." Di cut me off and
"Adil, I have some work with you. Can you come with me?" saying she took hold of my hand and led me to her room. Confused I just followed her to the room.

"I am sorry Adil for stopping, but before you say 'yes', I want you guys to have a talk and establish a base of understanding. Later, you guys can decide about each other."

Di's advise was actually right we never had a talk about this relationship before and we don't know how we will proceed as well, so this talk was needed.

"I have already given Neha your number and I will give you hers so you two can talk," Di said, and I just nodded in agreement because I was still lost in my own thoughts. "And Adil, you can even confess your feelings to her."

I opened my eyes wide as soon as Di said, "Di, what are you saying?" I tried my best to sound as confident as I could.

She smirked and looked at me as if I were the culprit, and she is the prosecutor who got the strong evidence against me.

"My dear brother, your cheeks which have grown crimson red while Aru Mamma asked you about Neha, have already confessed your desire for her."  She patted my red cheek widening her smirk more, but little did she know that it was not my desire; it was my love.

She holds a supreme position in my heart, which has put my heart beat on STAY since the day she left and it started to beat again normally when my eyes saw her after four long years.

(A/N: here the term stay stands as the court term - STAY (which means temporarily stopping the legal procedure))

"Ok I won't tease you more but,"  she left my cheek and straightened her smirk in a strict tone.

"Before taking any decision, just remember that she will become your better half and you guys will be sharing your life and responsibilities together, so have a talk, develop a comfortable zone between each other and maintain it throughout your life. These things are the foundation for every relationship, so make sure it stays strong and never shackles."

"Sure Di, I will do my best to stand up on your advice, InshaAllah", I agreed and brought my hand towards her as a promise to her and myself.

Smiling, she put her other hand on my arm, like patting it and said, "I know my brother will never disappoint us." 

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Saniya's POV:

"It's a wrap guys, it was great working with you all."  As soon as the director announced, we all released a breath.

My phone began to ring while I was packing my stuff, indicating that someone was calling. I quickly took my phone out of the charging socket and looked at the caller.

It was Mamma

"Assalamualaikum Mamma", I answered the call immediately.

"Waalaikumassalam Beta, I am glad atleast you remember us." Mamma started to taunt me

"No, Mamma, it's not like that...." I tried to reason out

"What Mama it's not like that, is it the way you behave, Saniya. Why did you not come today?" Mamma interrupted and began berating me; she has never scolded me before.

"Mama, I was unable to attend because today was my last day of shooting," I attempted to defend myself once more, but I could see that she was still not happy with my response.

Well, she is true though it was my last day of shooting, but my part was only for an hour and later I was free. I was not interested in going for a bride-seeing so I just told them that I am busy.

"I need you to come here within two hours, or else your brother, Adil, might not be able to save you from me today," Mamma spoke, frightening me.

"Okay Mamma, as you say anyway, my shoot has completed I was about to come," I made an effort to calm her, and to some extent I was successful.

"Good, come soon. I guess you know the address or else call Adil or Sameer they will pick you up."

" I have the address; I will come via cab."

"Ok as you wish, be careful."

"Ji Mamma, I will", I re assured her about my safety and took the phone to book a cab for Sameer's house.

"Assalamualaikum, finally you have come. How are you", As I rang the bell of the house, Sameer opened the door and smiled at me.

"Waalaikumassalam. Alhamdulillah I am fine, How about you?", replying him, I removed the straps of my sandals to go inside.

"Alhamdulillah I am fine too, come inside," he moved aside to give me the way

Getting inside, I went directly towards Mamma to meet her and tell her that I had arrived; otherwise, she will definitely kill me today.

After meeting her, I settled myself in Affu Di's room as there are only four bedrooms here and those are already full, so Jiju offered to stay in Di's room and he will stay with Adil and Sameer.

"I came here as soon as I got to know that you have arrived. How are you? 

You didn't inform me about your arrival, are you still angry with me?"  Bhai entered and sat beside me. 

"No nothing like that; I was tired and wanted to rest so I didn't inform you" I lied because I am still upset with him for not taking a stand for himself.

"It's ok Saanu, I know you are angry with me but it is all pointless now as ", I cut him off.

"Bhai you loved her for four years, and how come you can easily forget her and move on?"  I questioned back.

"Listen to me first; I have not forgotten her. How come even though she was away, my heart used to remember her as it belonged to her and not to me?"

"Exactly Bhai, I have seen it, I have seen your desire in your eyes every time I mention her name then how come you came here to meet some one else." I questioned back.

Four years ago, he confessed me about his love towards Neha, my Bhabhi, yes I have accepted her as my bhabhi and I cannot see other's in her place.

He called me once to come to Bangalore immediately and confessed about his feelings by showing the photo of Neha, the warmth in his eyes was so soothing and spoke thousands of hidden feelings. Later he asked me to select a bracelet so he can propose her and now he kept all those feelings aside and came here to see the girl, whom others liked.

"If you want, I can talk to everyone Bhai just don't give up."  I turned towards him and pleaded with him to never give up on his love.

"Don't Saniya, try to listen to me first", 

"Adil and Saniya come out dinner is ready." as Bhai was about to tell me something, Chachi called us for dinner, so we hurriedly left the room to eat.

Dinner was a silent affair where everyone silently ate the food because Abbu don't like the habit of conversing while eating, so when he is around we just eat silently.

After dinner, me, Bhai and Sameer sat in the balcony attached to the living room, looking at the children who were playing cricket outside on the street, while eating the icecream brought by jiju as Di was craving it.

"Are you coming to Bangalore with us?", Bhai broked the silence

"Yes, I will be joining you all," I answered without turning to face him.

"What about the boutique work, Is it completed?" Sameer asked

"Yeah it is almost done except the office area which Chachi said she will handle it as she is going to stay for another week with Affu Di", I replied

"Oh ok, By the way Saniya did you meet our soon to be Bhabhi, as you were working in her boutique", Sameer asked making me turn towards him.

"She hasn't become Bhabhi yet, so don't call her Bhabhi," I scoffed.

"But she will be soon. Isn't she Adil?", He nudged Bhai's shoulder and I was shocked to see Bhai's cheeks which were giving tough competition to tomato, and his Adam's apple was bobbing up and down as if he want to say something but was unable to do so.

"Just shut up Sameer; else I will reveal your secret." Bhai finally voiced out but what is the secret Bhai was telling about

"What secret?" I turned towards Bhai ignoring his blushed cheeks

"Don't, Adil, Don't." Sameer shouted before Bhai could say anything but now I am eager to know.

"Bhai, what is it. Tell me, tell me, please," I repeatedly probed, turning to face Bhiai.

"So the secret issssssssssssssssss................." 

"Enough of suspense, just spill it out", I asked

"Our beloved Sameer has fallen in loveeeeeeeeeeeeee...." as Bhai sang and was telling something I was deadpanned

"Oh wow! Congratulations, Sameer, I am happy for you", I congratulated and came inside, telling them I needed something in the kitchen.

As soon as I got into the kitchen it was dark and silent as everyone has already slept off, not bothering to switch on the lights I came inside and sat down near the kitchen aisle in such a way that no one could see me as I didn't want to show my tearful face.

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