Mahi's POV

I came back home with Mihir and went to my room.

Oh, God, why are you allowing him to come near me? Please, keep him away from me. I don't want to go through that pain again.

Flash back ...

I still remember that vacation in Surat about 10 years ago. We all had gone to Surat and Dad asked Rahul uncle and his family to accompany us. I was 12 years old at that time.

It was a sunny afternoon, the golden rays of the sun cast their warm glow over our majestic high-rise haveli, standing tall amidst a vibrant garden. The haveli's rooftop offered a breathtaking view of the lush greenery below, that was enticing me to admire its beauty.

I was standing on the edge of the rooftop, leaning forward to catch a better glimpse of the enchanting garden. I was always fascinated with beautiful gardens just like my mom.

My eyes were fixed on the picturesque garden below. It was a sanctuary where my brothers, his friends, my dad, and Rahul uncle were engaged in playful games and laughter, their youthful energy filling the air. I reveled in the joyous scene, leaning more on the edge.

I was immersed in the mesmerizing scenery, captivated by the colorful blooms and the gentle rustling of leaves.

Lost in the contagious mirth, I leaned a little too far, unaware of the danger, and enjoying myself.

Fate had other plans for me that day. As I leaned further, my foot slipped on the tile and the railing was somehow loose there, causing my heart to race with fear.

As my foot slipped, panic seized my body, and I literally felt the world turn upside down.

Time seemed to slow down as my body tipped over the edge, and a piercing scream escaped my lips, echoing through the tranquil surroundings.

I was going to die or be crippled for the rest of my life. I was too scared and was screaming at the top of my voice.

Suddenly, as if conjured by my desperate plea, someone emerged from the midst of the boys and men playing there.

In the blink of an eye, a figure emerged, reacting with incredible speed and precision.

All I could recall was how I cried with fear and urgency. The sound of rushing wind mixed with my terrified cries filled the air as gravity pulled me downward.

I was falling and in a testament to his strength and bravery, he managed to intercept my fall and caught me in his arms. His arms were wrapping around my fragile form, creating a barrier between me and the unforgiving ground below.

Oh, thank God!!

I was so scared that the moment I felt strong arms under my body. We both fell on the ground due to the impact and I hugged him with relief, a wave of relief washed over us both. I almost cried with relief and hugged him tight and cried again. Because if he had not caught me I would have died or broken many bones.

My trembling body gradually steadied, and I found my voice once again. Expressing my heartfelt gratitude, I thanked him profusely, my words tinged with a newfound admiration and adoration.

He just smiled and asked me if I was alright. I nodded and asked him the same question, he smiled and nodded.

I gazed up at my savior, taking in his firm and protective embrace, overwhelmed by the realization that my life had been spared.

When I felt strong arms around me just before I was going to hit the ground, I thought he was one of my brothers, or my dad, or Rahul uncle but when I opened my eyes, I was surprised to know that it was, Ron, one of the Kapoor twins, my brother's friend.

The moment seemed to stretch into eternity as I remained suspended in mid-air. My heart pounded in my chest, and my breath came in ragged gasps, my eyes filled with gratitude and awe.

He was a strikingly handsome young man whose charm had bewitched the hearts of many girls in our school.

I was amazed that his outstretched arms became my sanctuary, encircling my fragile frame with a strength that both protected and captivated me. My heart pounded wildly as I felt the safety and security of his embrace, my arms instinctively wrapping around his neck, seeking solace and reassurance.

Our gazes locked, and time seemed to stand still. His deep, compassionate eyes met mine, filled with a mix of concern and determination. The world around us faded into insignificance. I could feel the rhythm of his heartbeat, steady and comforting against my own.

Everyone praised him and was thankful for his courage, quick thinking, acting with lightning speed, and his unwavering focus, as he rushed towards me. 

All the boys and men were there, playing cricket and he was closest to the building and when they all heard the scream, they all were shocked but  Ron reacted on time, with unwavering determination, he lunged forward, extending his arms in a desperate attempt to catch me who was falling from so much hight.

From that moment on, something changed, I could not forget that  incident and my heart started beating faster thinking about him. All I could do was think of him, his remarkably good looks, his strength, his presence of mind, everything about him. I was losing interest in everything but him.

In fact, my heart declared that it belonged to him, Ron became my hero. I had become his ardent fan, following him with unwavering dedication. For the rest of the time they stayed in Surat, I kept following him everywhere.

We all came back from that vacation but my fascination towards him remained as it is.

I remember, how I used to look at him without even blinking. Once Manik Bhai, Raj, and Ron were studying together in our home. I went to them and asked them to help me.

Manik bhai and Raj were working on some project and they told me to go and ask Mihir as mom was not at home.

" Mihir has gone to meet Vihan, my teacher will scold me. I will get low marks in tests, I have English and science test tomorrow. Bhai please....." I said to them.

" Mahi, wait, I will teach you, first let me finish this. "  Bhai said.

" But bhai, I have to learn English chapters for test also. Please!  "

" Hey, come, I will help you. "  Ron said. That was what I wanted, so I smiled and went to get my books and rough notebook. Though I had already learned for my tests, I wanted to be with him.

He taught me one chapter of science and asked me questions from that and when I answered correctly he rewarded me with his killer smiles. I still remember that I could not even blink. I felt very good when he smiled and called me a little princess, if I was his princess, he was my prince.

" See, you have learned it, now is there anything else? " He asked.

" Yes, English test. Grammar and spelling. They are very hard but mom made them learn me last week, can you give me a dictation? "  I asked.

" Yes, I can. Give me your book,"  he said.

" Wait, I will get something to eat, I am hungry, are you hungry too? "  I said.

"  Yes, a bit. " He nodded.

" Get something for us as well. " Bhai said.

" Ok, will get some snacks for all of you. "  I said and went to the kitchen and told the cook to bring some snacks for all of us in Bhai's room.

I went back with the book and he gave me a dictation, I wrote the spellings of all the difficult words and he was astonished to see that all of them were correct so he gave me a high five and wrote 'Excellent ' as a remark there. My face lit up.

The cook brought many things and I enjoyed eating them with him while Raj and Bhai were still working.

" So, now you are ready for both the tests, can I join them?" He asked but I wanted him to spend more time.

"  Wait, there were a few questions in maths, that I could not solve, please teach them to me. Just three questions in maths..."

" Ok. Sure. "  He said, I gave him my book and rough notebook. He started teaching and solving them. I was looking at his face continuously.

" Mahi, look at the notebook. How will you learn like this? " He said, I nodded and he explained again.  Once he finished, he asked if I understood, and I nodded.

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Here is my today's chapter, I hope you liked it please let me know.

The past has started to unveil, but it will take many chapters to finish. Please bear with me. In the meantime you can guess what had happened between them.

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