Deepshikha POV : 

As per our planned surprise we are going home without informing them about our arrival. I stood before mirror drying my hair placing it on right side of my shoulder. I heard a knock on my door and Dhruv entered looking handsome as ever. "You are not ready!" he asked in surprise. "I .. Yeah" I stuttered.

He started coming towards me and I turned around. "What is it that is bothering you love?" he asked, his breath near my neck is tickling and his presence near me is intoxicating. I wanted to observe is feelings too, but my bad luck I am no more standing before mirror. 

"I do not have a proper dress. I mean these are good but " I stopped thinking he will understand my problem. "Why did you not open this?" he asked pointing towards locked wardrobe. "Its locked" I said as a matter of fact. "Really! I thought you can open it" he said with a smirk. "How can I open without password?" I whined.

"Says the person who cracked password of my laptop" he said with a evil smirk and I bit my lip closing my eyes. "You might have asked or tried yourself dear" saying it he held my shoulders and made me stand before it. "So you know I cracked the password" I said smiling to myself and I am sure he is doing the same. "Do you think I will not know?" he said closing gap between us. His hot breath is felt on my back, even though he is not touching me my skin is burning. My heart is running a marathon and he is cleverly making me ache for his touch.

I never knew Dhruv can be this devilish! Is he doing this on purpose or . .? "So tell me the password" he asked bringing me back from my dreamy world. "You know and I know, You want confirmation?" I asked turning around eventually to my head against his chest making him chuckle. "I want to hear it" he asked raising my chin.

"Its really difficult to crack it you know, After so many trail and error, hit and miss finally I got it" I said making him wait to hear it. "I know" he said looking impatient. "Then I thought if I think like Dhruv then only I can crack it. So after thinking like you I cracked it" I said and he started giving me death glares. "I tried my name, your name, Pari aunty name, birthday and what not" I said suppressing my smile.

"I know you are doing this to irritate me but trust me sweet heart I am dying to hear it from you. If you wont say it out I will kiss you here, NOW" he said pinning me to cupboard. All this while he just held my hands keeping safe distance between us, even though he gave me a lovely threat I know he would never do it. What to do? I got a true gentleman.

"Even though I would love your punishment, I cant keep you waiting" I said and he moved away. "Dhruvikha" I said with a small smile but on hearing this  his eyes shined with a sparkle making me say that name again. "I love it to hear from you" he said taking my hand in his. "Then we will name our daughter as Dhruvikha"  I suggested. "Great!! But what if it is a son?" he asked with a frown. "We will see then, For now let me open this" I said and entered my birthday as password. 

I found few pairs of beautiful dresses and lehenga with jewelry and all other stuff. "Wow Dhruv! Anyone can easily rob you" I said laughing. "Only you can guess these passwords dear, others not that smart" he said pulling my cheek. "Now select a dress for me" I said moving into wardrobe. "If you want I can" he said and leaned into me for selecting a dress. Literally my heart stopped beating when my back is touching him. 

Unaware of what is happening with me he continued to check which will suit me. Finally he picked one lehenga and handed it to me. By that time my cheeks became red and I am not able to look at him with shy. "Get ready, I will be waiting" he said sensing what happened. He moved at a fast pace scratching his neck making me blush more. 

Finally after having a tour of whole building we loaded our bags in car. "Dhruv! Let me drive please" I said making a puppy face. "No" he said sternly. "Please" I said again but he shook his head. "Please please . . . " I said continuously closing my eyes and rotating my head in all possible ways. I stopped and opened my eyes after hearing his laughter, Dhruv is holding his stomach and his eyes became wet with all the laughing. 

"Not funny" I said with a pout, "Not funny, its so cute" he said winking. "Let me drive, you are my angel and princess of your brother. How can I let you drive? Moreover if people see you driving they will think, What a boyfriend she has who makes her drive sitting like a owner" he started saying all non sense. I slowly went and sat in front passenger seat not wanting to hear all that. 

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After about two hour drive we reached temple near our home town. This temple is famous for its architecture and history it has, many people believe that whatever we wish and ask are fulfilled. I do not know about it as I never asked for anything but today I have something to ask. I looked at Dhruv who is having a pleasant calmness on his face. This place has lots of memories of my childhood and parents, above all this place gives me peace always. 

"Its a peaceful place" Dhruv commented which made my lips twitch. "Same feelings" I said "We have that connection" he said smiling. I went inside temple while Dhruv went to park his car. I saw the temple priest and smiled at him but he did not recognize me like I did. How can he recognize? They did not see me for years. 

Then Dhruv came and I went along with him to offer pray. "Son! Its been a long time. How are you?" that priest asked. "I am fine sir, Busy with work" Dhruv said casually. "Who is that girl with you?" priest asked about me. "Oh! You did not guess who is she?" Dhruv asked raising his eyebrow making the priest confused. "How can you forget your princess?" Dhruv said dramatically and I punched him to stop it. 

"Princess Deepshikha" the priest exclaimed and gave his blessings happily. "Its so nice to see you after long time" he said with so much affection. Everyone here are so affectionate with me and I missed all of them. After praying to god for Dhruv's happiness we started going home. "What did you wish?" Dhruv asked suddenly. "Wishes should not be spoken out" I said and he gave a knowing nod. 

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When we reached my home all past memories came like a flood making me overwhelmed. "I am finally back" I said with happy tears. "Now will you go in or stand at gate like a statue?" Dhruv mocked. "Wont you come in with me?" I asked crossing my arms against my chest. "No way! They will kill for bringing you here without informing them. I took a big risk for you Angel! Now please show some mercy on me" he said folding his hands.

"Fine! On one condition that you will come soon" I ordered. "Someone cannot spare a second without me" he said with a evil smile. "As if you can" I said rolling my eyes. He immediately gave me a small hug and quickly gave a peck on my cheek and left in hurry. I slowly entered inside our palace, security guards did not stop me. May be they guessed who I am? No! If they guess then they will wish me or atleast smile right! My brain started thinking. Finally I understood that hey did not know who I am but as they saw me with Dhruv they allowed me.

As soon as I entered the living room, I saw Arjun instructing someone, Atisha is running here and there like a maniac and Sushanth is checking some arrangements. I smiled looking at their efforts to give me a grand welcome but felt bad for spoiling it. "Surprise" I shouted gaining their attention. "You" three of them shouted in shock. 

I hugged Arjun and then closed Atisha's mouth as she still stood there in shock. "You came alone?" Sushanth asked. "No" I said and bent down to take his blessings but hit me on head and gave me hug. "Missed you a lot Deeps" he said using his own nickname for me. "I know that lover boy brought you here. He is acting like a love stuck puppy" Atisha started murmuring but stopped it when Arjun poked her. 

"What were you saying?" I asked Atisha in my authoritative tone so that she will spit out. "She is cursing Sushanth" Arjun said saving her from my wrath. "You spoiled all our plans by coming early" Arjun bhai said patting my head. "Sorry! I wanted to come soon and surprise you all" I said holding my ears. "Now that you are here, Choose your room" He suggested and I started running which I like to do at home. 

Arjun POV : (Surprised! Aren't you?)

Atisha started to blabber about Dhruv, we did not want Deepu to know that we know about Dhruv's love for her. I stopped her in time and my sister did not get any doubt thankfully. I planned a grand welcome for her but she is Deepshikha and loves simplicity. Even though our plans are spoiled I am happy to see her. 

"I will kill that Dhruv for not informing us" Atisha said in tone of pure vengeance. "You can do that if you want to die in hands of Deeps" Sushanth said making all of us laugh. "We should inform your parents about her arrival" I said to Sushanth and he left to inform them in person. 

"Why did you say her to choose a room when we already chose one?" Atisha asked innocently. "I know which room she will choose, then you surprise her saying that we already arranged that room for her" I said. "How are you so sure?" she asked again. "All other sides of palace have empty space except that side. That is the only room which has another room opposite to it in Dhruv home" I explained her. 

"Now I get it, Let us tease her" she suggested. "We can but not now, Let her select first" I warned her. "Bhai! I will select this room" Deepu shouted pointing at the same room which we were talking about. "I know why" Atisha shouted and went to tease her. Deepu started running after Atisha, the sound of her anklets and her laughter echoed in the whole palace. It seemed like the best music of the world. 

"You were right Dad! Her happiness is the soul of this home" I said looking at the portrait of our parents. I saw Deepu stopped there looking at picture lovingly, I went near her and saw how happy she is to be back here. "This is a beautiful photograph! Where did you get it?" she asked me with a spark in her eyes. 

"I did not know that Mr. Arjun Rajvansh's sister is so dumb that she cannot differentiate between a photograph and a painting" we heard a voice and turned around. Normally I would have been angry if someone uses those words for my sister but this person made me smile. "Painting" Deepu gasped hearing it and touched the portrait. "Its so lively" she exclaimed still touching it. "Well credit goes to the artist" I said with a smile. 

"Whoever it is, so much talented" Deepu said "Who are you?" she asked looking at the girl who entered. "The artist whom you were praising" she said glaring at Deepu. "You are really very talented. Do you know me?" Deepu asked in innocence. "Oh my god! Arjun why did you not tell me that your sister had memory loss? How can she forget her friend?" she said wiping her fake tears. 

"Chitra!!" Deepu said in hesitation "You took this much time my dear devil" Chitra pulled Deepu' ears and gave her a bone crashing hug. "You became so strong, How is your dad?" my sister asked in excitement making Chitra sad. "Her dad is hospitalized, since four years. On doctors suggestion we sent him abroad for treatment" I explained. "I am sorry Chitra, I never knew" Deepu apologised. "Its ok, everyone here supported me well. I should thank you all" Chitra said with a genuine smile. 

"Where are you staying? What are you doing now?" Deepu asked "You will know soon" she said and winked at me making me chuckle. Chitra is someone who can make you smile even when you are drowned in pool of worries, she is a brave person who fought all difficulties of life with a smile on her face.  "I learnt all painting tips from my ad and like him I too vowed only to do royal paintings" she started her banter with Deepu.

"Will you talk with only your friends or do you have time for us too?" Uttara aunty came in and shouted. "Uttara!!" Deepu squealed and hugged her. Jai uncle blessed her and Souravi gave her a hug which showed how much they missed each other. "Before you ask us anything else or start talking anything we want to talk something" Uttara aunty said sternly.

It seemed like a serious thing so I made all of them sit and aunty signaled Jai uncle to start. "Deepu we are here to talk about something very important" Jai uncle said seriously. "What is it?" I asked in impatience and earned a glare from Uttara. "Proposal" uncle said making me think. 

May be he wants to say about his company merging with Deeparshi and about new CEO. We decided to say it but why is he so serious about discussing this matter? Or is there anything else which they hid from me?

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A/N: Finally she came home. What is this proposal? 

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