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Rinky was not able to sleep. She thought of taking a nap before getting ready for dinner but the way Karan was sleeping, wrapping his arm around her waist, never let her close her eye. His hot breath was fanning her neck, creating havoc inside her.

She was waiting for him to loosen his hold, but it seems impossible.

Suddenly Karan turned in his sleep. Rinky found the right moment to move. She slightly moved and sat up looking at him, his handsome face. She itched to touch his face, run his finger on his messed hair. But she shook her thoughts and got out of the bed.

She picked up the receiver and called for the coffee ,then she took the dress and her things and went to the dressing room to get ready for her first dinner date with Karan.

Karan woke up with the knock at the door. He looked around but Rinky was not in the room. He walked out and opened the door. His all time favourite butler Arnold was smiling at him,"Sir, mam called for coffee" butler said.

"Please come in and keep it in the bed room" Karan said and walk behind the butler.

After keeping the tray butler nodded at Karan and left.

Karan walk back to the bedroom,"Rinky are you ready" Karan knocked at the bathroom door.

"Yes Karan... comingggg" she replied, checking herself in the mirror. Then she slowly opened the door and walked out, in black knee length, full sleeve net dress. She looked up at Karan who was admiring her, his gorgeous blue eyes were fixed on hers.

Rinky gulped hard, she wanted him to say something rather than melting her with his blue eyes.

"You look so beautiful" He finally spoke putting his hands on her hips and pulled her closer. Then he bent his head lowering his gaze to her lips. Rinky though that he is going to kiss her but instead he whispered " I am proud of my choice " he said in serious tone.

Rinky blushed understanding what he means, she shyly stepped back"coffee" she pointed towards the coffee table.

They both had coffee together and then Karan got ready in grey formal suit.

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"Ohh ...I forgot my overcoat" Rinky said while walking out of the bed room. She turned to get her overcoat from her luggage but Karan held her by her waist.

"But I didn't" he smiled and walk out in living room where mustard color overcoat was hanging on the coat stand," again gift" Rinky walked beside him and asked.

"Well, it was taken before we promised about no expensive gifts and really saying it will suit your dress" he said taking off the jacket from the stand.

Rinky turned her back to him, he helped her wear the jacket then they headed out for their first dinner date.

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George parked the car outside the two storey glass building . They got down thanked driver and then walk toward the restaurant entry.

Restaurant was in the centre of big open garden, on the left was parking lot and right side has waiting area.

"This restaurant looks amazing from outside" Rinky said. She was shivering due to cold. She was totally covered in winter wear but still she was feeling cold.

Karan pulled her against his chest, wrapping his arms around her small waist, "I can make you warm but for that we have to cancel our dinner date" he whispered in her ears. Rinky didn't replied him, she just smile at him. He was making it very clear that he want more in this relationship. Rinky can very well understand that Karan is happy with her but she is scared to ask him what he really feel for her.

Karan spoke again but his voice turned serious "This restaurant is ours and here we serve only french cuisine and wine, wine is from our own vineyards which is near to my farm house, two hour from London" he took her right elbow and walked them towards the door.

She looked up meeting his eyes, "This is not under Royale Diwaan groups" she asked.

"No this is under Kabir Oberoi ownership, I asked him to book special cabin, family booth for us" he said.

They walked through the door and was welcomed by Manager.

"Good evening" Mr. Oberoi, Good evening Miss Khanna." Manager smiled and gestured towards a girl to take their overcoats. Karan and Rinky replied the manager with smile.

Rinky liked the interior, light music, warm and soft light. Wall were covered with different painting from known painters.

They both handed their overcoats and then Manager took them to second floor which was totally different from the interior of ground floor. Their were cabins for family and couples. But in ground floor there were only set of chair and tables.

Manager slides the door of one of the cabin," Mam, sir" he gesture them to sit.

Cabin was lightened with beautiful candles and lovely electric lanterns, there were only two chairs and a round table. In the centre of table was white vase. Atmosphere was very cozy and warm. Rinky looked towards the closed window.

Karan smirked and lightly pushed the  window.

"Spectacular " Rinky said looking out of the window. Her eyes twinkled with happiness.

Karan looked at Manager who smiled and walk out closing the cabin door.

"Thank you" She held Karan's hand who was sitting just opposite her keeping his hand on table. She can see Eiffel 🗼 from there and good thing is that Eiffel tower was shinning in golden light. Glowing and gleaming like a gold.

"I don't know how to thank you" she was still looking out. After five minutes show ended, Karan pulled her towards him and then sat her on his lap.

"You can thank me with long kiss" he said.

"You know I am hungry" She said.

Karan pulled her more closer not leaving any space between them. His breath fanning her lips, "I am also hungry" he said licking his lips. He tilted her chin with his finger, "I am craving since the day my lips touched your's for the first time in that class where I took your interview, may be I had fallen for you since that day"  he said looking into her eyes. Rinky looked at him in shock, her heart was beating loudly, she doesn't understand what Karan mean to say, his eyes were  fixed on her and she was hypnotised in his ocean blue eyes.

Suddenly they heard a knock, "Sir are you ready to order " waiter asked.

Rinky sat there looking at him, totally zonned out "hors d'oeuvre, my favourite one" Karan ordered without opening the door of the cabin.

"What happened??"  Karan lightly caressed her cheeks, then she came to her senses, he said he.... I mean... She shook her thoughts.

"I ordered some of my favourite appetizer"  Karan said looking at Rinky who seems still in shock by his confession. How will she react when he will tell her that he is in love with her since the day one, he thought.

"Your favourite, may be I want to eat different than your favourite" she said without meeting his eyes.

"Oh then why don't you finish with kiss thingy and order whatever you like to eat, coz I am not letting you go without kiss " he smirked looking down at her.

"I am really hungry, we haven't ate anything after lunch" She said in serious tone.

Karan arched his brows and looked at her, "Ok then Miss, order your appetizer" he said, loosening his hold around her. Rinky stood up and sat back on her chair. Karan felt bad may be she doesn't feel same but still it's clear she likes me,  she is ready to take this relationship further but I want her to love me not just like, I want this engagement to turn into marriage he thought looking at Rinky who face was hidden behind the menu card.

Rinky started checking appetizer but her mind was reeling back "may be I had fallen for you since that day" was running in her mind. She cleared her mind and took a sip of water from her glass and then ready to order but was surprised when things which Karan ordered was same which she wanted to order.

"Not bad we have similar choices in hors d'oeuvre(starters or appetizer")dishes " Karan said. He held her hand and kissed her knuckles , his eyes fixed on her face, "You are very beautiful Rinky" he said in serious tone " I want to tell you something" he spoke again.

"hmm..tell me" she smiled.

"Not now..." he said.

"Why?" She asked.

"Later" Karan said pouring wine in her glass.

Even I want to ask you something Karan,  she thought taking sip of her wine.

After ten minutes waiter came back with their appetizer. They both enjoyed it with special wine from Kabir Oberoi vineyard. As they finished the first course Karan called for second and after that they enjoyed the third course of dinner talking about their likes and dislikes, hobbies, favourite food.

"So you never had boyfriend"  he laughed, "No I had one in high school, he was so cute, later due to my bossy attitude no one liked to date me" she laughed and then they finished dessert Crème brûlée and eclairs.
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Rinky shivered, when they came out of restaurant. Karan pulled her against him wrapping his arm around her waist.
"How was the food?" he asked in low tone.

"Amazing" Rinky replied looking at him.

"You want to tell me something"  she asked.

"Later, will sit and talk in our room" Karan said opening the door for Rinky. Rinky kissed his cheeks and sat on the back seat of the car. Karan sat next to her and ordered George to take them to hotel.

Next chapter ; His confession.

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