Deepshikha POV :

My mobile vibrated and I saw the name which flashed on the screen, its my Karan uncle. "Karan! Are you fine? You called me at this time" I inquired as I saw the time was around 3 AM. 

"Its your bro here, Why are you awake till now?" Adi bhai asked awaking the detective skills in him. "Is Preeti fine?" I asked thinking about their sudden call. "Stop asking questions and come to our farm house in your city" he ordered.

"But why?"  . ."No more questions" he cut the call before I could voice my doubts. I went out to find any transport, I saw a cab driver talking over phone and to my luck he is on duty but the fare is with surcharge of 12 times. 

I reached there with no time, Karan uncle and his family came just before me from airport. "Why did you people come at this time?" I questioned in a warning tone. "Preeti wanted her delivery to be here" Adi bhai shrugged and I nodded thinking about her mood swings.

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Next day I went to office naming about some upcoming project and all thanks to Chitra who made my staff belief that my reason is genuine. Chitra and Abhay are having a great time together, that is what I derived from her words over phone.

While I am working suddenly my heart started beating more and happiness filled in my heart. I went and stood before window that is when I felt someone holding me from back.

My breath hitched making it hard for me to stand, I held the person behind me for support and turned around. There stood my prince in different look but still handsome and attractive as ever. 

"Dhruv!" I said smiling and hugged him, he did not smile but hugged me back after few seconds. "What is this new look? This beard, disheveled hair and rugged look" I asked brushing my hand over his beard.

"Are you not angry on me?" he asked with a frown, "Why should I be? or you want me to be?" I asked him sitting on the desk which I never do.

"I am really sorry angel for hurting you all these days, by staying away from you" I closed his mouth and stopped him. His eyes were wet which broke me, "I know you too will have equal pain like me, you need not explain me" I said removing my hand.

"No! Punish me angel, Please do not forgive me easily. Yesterday you were so heart broken, I could not see you in such state. I am the sole reason for your loneliness" he sobbed holding me.

I pulled him near me and wiped his tears, "So you were stalking me" I placed my hands around his neck to which he smiled a bit. "I am not even in this country, I think you know that" he said with a smirk.

"I know it but I know you more, so tell me all instances when you did follow me or spied on me" I demanded. "You are very smart angel, Yes I used to come here once in two weeks and yes you were always under my surveillance" he said proudly.

"Except I am at my new home or in palace" I added and he nodded. "See you know everything" he chuckled and I glared at him. "You know everything about me but what about me? I kept on worrying about you while you were busy dating other girls" I pushed him away as all these months thoughts flashed before me.

"I did not date" he said convincing me, "Then what is the use of this so called staying away" I shouted. "I met few girls but I ended up talking about you and only you with them" his words made me smile. 

"So you came here to complain that I am spoiling your dates?" I teased to which he got shocked. "No! I came here to say that I cannot live with you" he blurted out and I smirked at him.

"It was really heart wrenching to see you like that yesterday, you may think why did I not come to you then. The reason I want you to feel there are people who care for you and you are not alone" he added. 

"Dhruv! Are you crazy to make Preeti travel when she is in eighth month of her pregnancy? Do not talk with me" I said hitting him hard. "Its her wish to come here, I just pre-poned it by arranging  private jet for her comfort" he defended.

"I will confirm it from her and I guessed you were around me" I said wiggling my eyebrows. "How?" he asked knitting his brows. "There was a cab" I stated casually and from his expressions it is clearly evident that my guess is correct.

"I can never stop caring for you" he said looking into my eyes, "I expected some other words" I said looking down.

On hearing my words he made me stand at the center of the room and knelled before me, "Ms. Deepshikha Rajvansh I am madly in love with you, So today I Dhruv Somany declare to the world that I LOVE YOU" he shouted those three words and jumped on me.

"I did not expect this in office room but this is so amazing" I hugged him back. "You wanted this to be in our room, right?" he asked rocking me in his hug. "Yes"  . . "Your wish will be fulfilled" he promised.

"Oh no! I forgot, come with me" he held my hand and dragged me along with him. "Where are we going?" I asked when we are in the waiting area of our office. He started looking around as if searching for someone, "RV" I squealed spotting him.

"Finally you called me that" Vihaan said happily, "Well I heard that you are being sweet with people around you" I said shaking my head in a rhythmic way. 

"Were you spying on me?" he asked in a tone which made me frighten, "No! Your sister and few common friends shared" I said holding Dhruv's arm to which both the guys started laughing.

"Its first I am seeing her afraid" Dhruv commented, "Same here bro, Thanks for the idea" Vihaan said and they high-fived making me shocked. "When did you two become friends?" I asked not believing what I saw and heard now.

"Are you a question bank in your last birth?" Vihaan asked me, "Even in this birth she is the same" Dhruv added and they both started laughing on me making my jaw drop.

"Lets eat something, I am famished" Vihaan said moving towards canteen. "Sunday its not open" I said in hesitance. "Ya bro! She made some rules, we discussed na" Dhruv explained and I wondered what all these know about me and shared. At first when did these two become friends!! 

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We went to a restaurant near by and Vihaan placed our orders. "Shikha! I am here to talk about Abhay" he said and waited for my answer. I sat in silence digesting the facts before me, Dhruv placed his hand on mine and I signaled Vihaan to continue.

"We are planning to get Abhay married" he said .. Chitra! What about their love? I should convince him for this . . "Do not think much angel, first hear what he is saying" Dhruv's words broke my trance.

"I know about Chitra and Abhay, so will you permit me to get them married?" Vihaan asked politely. "I am no one to decide that, her father should accept and as her adopted brother its Dhruv's wish" I voiced out my thoughts.

"Her father accepted Abhay last month when he went to visit him and Dhruv has no problem if you are ok with it" Vihaan smiled at me. "Abhay or Chitra did not inform me about all this! And how do you both know about their love? Its yesterday night they proposed each other" I mumbled.

"I know all that and I am not dumb like you" he winked at me but I glared at him for his words. "Vihaan I do not approve for this marriage" I declared, "What?" both of them shouted and I smirked.

"Chitra always craved for a happy family, I want her to be in a family where there is love and care. You did not marry till now and you have problems with your own brother. What about Preeti? You completely forgot your sister" I complained to which he frowned.

"If all these are sorted then you do not have problem" Dhruv stated instead of questioning. "I will look into this but why is marriage a problem?" Vihaan asked with a puzzled look.

"Because someone is waiting for your love since ages and you are not responding" I shrugged paying the bill. "I do not love anyone" Vihaan said like a kid, "Oh! That is why you made the guy who came to marry Kaira run on road for his life" Dhruv taunted and Vihaan made a face.

"I do not love her but cannot see her with someone" Vihaan said making me smile, "Then marry her" I suggested and Vihaan left agreeing to us.

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"Dhruv! I hate you" I said while going home which made him stop the car, "Why?" he freaked out, "First you continue driving then I will answer" I ordered and he obeyed like a good student which he is.

"You know I had many dreams since my childhood, many of them were fulfilled and few will never happen" I said thinking about my parents. Dhruv placed his hand on mine sensing my thoughts, "Atisha, Souravi and me, we three have faced same phases of life together. Its one of our dreams to get married and have kids almost at same time. All of them were shattered because of you" I blamed him for his unknown mistake.

"We will get married now, What's the big deal?" he said making me punch him, "You idiot! Atisha and Souravi got married long back and now Atisha is carrying, I am sure even Souravi will give good news soon" to which he just halted our car with a screech.

"Sweetheart! Even you will have kids almost with them, it will be just difference in time" he said with a wide grin. "No! It will not, how can . . " I stopped when I understood his real meaning. 

"You do not trust me? Or are you doubting on me? I promise you angel to fulfill this dream of yours. Trust me" he said making me blush like a tomato. He moved closer to me with his breath fanning my face and slowly removed my seat belt. 

"I really like this idea of romancing in car but love its not right to do before my home" he said and I gasped seeing the car parked before his house. "You are  . . I am short of words" saying this I ran inside. 

"I did not know that you want it now" he chased me but I threw cushions at him which he caught before they hit him. "Were you a cricket player?" I asked him seeing his catching ability, "No! I am a goal keeper" he said surprising me.

"You never told me" I whined, "Because you never asked me" he said with a smug look. "You changed into a naughty person, I miss my old Dhruv" I complained again to which he hugged me and started kissing my face.

"What are you doing?" I asked stopping him, "Showing my naughtiness" he answered and continued. We heard few coughs behind us and saw Vihaan along with Kaira smiling at us.

"Sorry for disturbing you both" Vihaan apologised, "Do not embarrass them" Kaira warned him knowing that he will not stop teasing us.

"Did we miss something?" Chitra chirped coming in with Abhay, "Hey love birds" I hugged them both happily.

"I forgave my brother" Abhay informed me and Vihaan stood beside him proudly. "Kaira accepted to marry me, Abhay and Preeti forgave me. Now do you have any problem?" Vihaan asked and I smiled placing Chitra's hand in Abhay's hand.

"I am so happy for you both, now these two brothers can get married together just like your sisters" I fed them sweets which we bought on the way. "What about you both?" Kaira asked crossing her arms giving me a pointed look. 

"Come Dhruv lets get married" I forwarded my hand, "Now?" all of them questioned. "Yes!! Temple or register office is your wish" I said grinning. "Are you out of your mind? We should apply before in register office" Dhruv scolded me.

"We can use our influence for once, see we have four people as witness" I said showing others. "I am ready for it" Chitra jumped hearing this idea. "I will sign as your brother" Abhay added and Dhruv shook his head.

"Then you and Vihaan will sign for her, I will do it with Chitra on Dhruv's side" Kaira added and Vihaan glared at her. "Are you really serious about this?" Vihaan questioned me, "She never says anything just like that" Dhruv answered.

"What about your family?" Vihaan questioned me, "I do not care for people who do not care for me" I sat beside Dhruv who sat holding his head.

"Think about Arjun" Vihaan suggested and my heart ached hearing my brother's 'name. "My decision is final" I declared.

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A/N : One more chapter to go and then epilogue

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