In the bustling heart of Mumbai, laughter and the clinking of glasses filled the elegantly decorated restaurant. It was a company dinner celebrating not just achievements but the camaraderie among the CID team.

Acp Satyajeet: Congratulations, team! Mujhe bohot khushi ho rahi hai ki hume best team bravery award mila hain.

He raised his glass of beer, his voice resonating with pride. As the room erupted in applause, he added with a grin.

Acp: Welcome, Abhijeet! Aaj to humari khushiyan do guna ho gayi hain!

Abhijeet smiled nodding and in the amidst the jubilant atmosphere sat Shreya, her bright eyes flitting towards Rajat – the charismatic officer whose laughter rang like music in her ears. Tonight, bolstered by the ambiance of celebration, the urge to confess her feelings became irresistible.

Shreya (whispering to herself): Just go for it, Shreya,

She murmured, her heart racing. Gathering her courage, she rose, the weight of her unspoken feelings heavy upon her. As she stepped outside, Rajat's silhouette was momentarily lost in the warm city lights. But then she saw him standing near a streetlight, slightly shrouded in shadows.

Shreya: (nervous) Sir...

He turned toward her under the shadow, a curious smile lighting up her face. In that moment, Shreya felt a rush of happiness but quickly lowered her gaze, her heart pounding in anticipation.

Shreya: Sir, actually mujhe aapse kuch kehna tha... bohot samay se...

She stuttered, biting her lower lip as nerves began to overwhelm her. As she stepped closer, she took a deep breath, desperately trying to steady herself.

Shreya: Main... main wo... main aapko bohot pasand karti hoon sir. Kya aap mere saath date par chaleinge?

With a shy smile, she raised her head, when the figure took a step under the moonlight when her heart sank as she realized she had directed her confession not at Rajat but at Daya, the stern senior officer known for his serious demeanor.

Daya: (arching an eyebrow, his expression unreadable)Tum mujhe pasand karti ho?

Shreya's breath hitched as she glanced around, spotting Rajat at a distance, preoccupied with a call. She hesitated when Daya took a step toward her, a smirk dancing on his lips.

Daya: Thik hai, par meri ek condition hai. Let's make it official – Daya aur Shreya in an official relationship.

He proposed, his tone playful yet serious. Her heart felt as if it had dropped to her stomach. The idea of being linked romantically with Daya, the officer who rarely smiled, was far from what she had envisioned. Why was he agreeing to date her now? She had never noticed him until this moment then why suddenly he is agreeing to date her.

Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Shreya felt torn. She had cherished her feelings for Rajat for so long, yet here was Daya, offering something that sent unexpected thrills through her. What lay behind Daya's imposing exterior? Was there warmth hidden beneath his stern façade that she had overlooked?

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As the night unfolded, the path ahead would compel her to confront not just her feelings for Rajat and Daya but also her own identity and desires. Would she answer Daya's unexpected call, or maintain her unwavering loyalty to her first crush?

The evening promised not just the potential for heartbreak but the chance for new connections, personal growth, healing, and perhaps the dawning of a romance neither Shreya nor Daya had foreseen. Standing in the night's quiet embrace, a world of possibilities awaited, shimmering like the vibrant Mumbai skyline above them.

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In this story of untimely confessions and love's trials, one unchanging truth emerged: love often blooms in the most unanticipated corners. To truly love another, one must first understand oneself.

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