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Sonakshi turned her head and caressed his strong arms, but was stunned when she saw his bare arm- WHERE WAS THE TATTOO?????

She looked up at his face; his eyes were closed as he almost dozed off. After so many sleepless nights, this was the first restful snooze he had gotten. Sonakshi got up and covered herself with the sheets, "aisa kaise ho sakta hai?" She had seen Rehaan a couple of times without a shirt, his CD jackets always showed the distinct tattoo on his left arm. Her eyes went back and forth between his face and his arm, "my eyes could make make a mistake, but my heart can't," she touched his lips and then his hands, "I cannot mistake those lips and fingers....ho sakta hai stage par jaane se pehle wo temporary tattoo lagaa lete ho."

Nevertheless, she got up and dressed herself; the sky was beginning to clear and she checked the time, "uffo....7 baj gaye....papa toh aaj mujhe maar daalenge."

"Sonakshi?" Dev got up with a startle and felt around for Sonakshi, "Main kya phir se sapna dekh raha tha?" he wondered when he did not see any signs of her. He put his trousers and shirt on, "Oh...iss shirt ke toh saare buttons toot gaye," he grinned to himself as he remembered how she had ripped his buttons off; he felt his chest and saw scratches from her finger nails, "yeh sapna nahin ho sakta," he looked around and saw her struggling with her sandals.

Dev walked to her, sat at her feet and looked into her eyes, "kahan ja rahi ho?"

Sonakshi sat up, "Ab ghar jaana chaahiye."

"You are right Sonakshi.....achha yeh batao, yeh ghar tumhara hai?" his eyes scanned the interiors of the house.

Sonakshi was perplexed by his question, "yeh aap kaisa mazaak kar rahe hain? Aap apne ghar ko nahin pehchaante?"

"Mera ghar?" Dev looked around and scratched his head, "kuch yaad nahin aa raha."

Sonakshi was a little frightened now; she got up and stood behind him, "aapke arm ka tattoo kahan hai?"

He turned around, "tattoo? Tattoo?" he was really surprised at that question, he searched his pockets for his glasses, but figured he had dropped them in the heat of the moment.

Sonakshi wondered what he was looking for, " lagta hai inki memory ko kuch ho gaya hai," she remembered he had always been forgetful, but it seemed that during his absence he had lost another big chunk of memory. She thanked her stars that he did not forget her. She wondered if he had some type of ailment or accident which made him forgetful, "aap kya dhoondh rahe hain?"

Dev looked at her and smiled, "kuch nahin....par yeh tum mujhe aap aap karke kyon bula rahi ho? Call me by my first name," he was amused, although he had to admit that he found it quite endearing when she called him "aap" He could not believe that this was the same girl who had once asked him about his virginity and wanted him to strip for her! Ironically, she had managed to succeed in both!

"Aapka naam? Nahin main aisa kabhi nahin kar sakti," Sonakshi was mortified; she had never addressed him by his name before and now more than ever could never do that! She was still a little old fashioned about addressing your man by his first name. It was kind of paradoxical though; she did not hesitate in sleeping with him before marriage, but would not address him by his name! (all my characters in this story are a little eccentric if you have noticed)

Dev was a little baffled, but thought she was a little shy after what had happened between them. He came closer and cupped her face in his palms, "thanks Sonakshi.....tumne aaj mujhe bohot badi khushi di hai," he held her hands and kissed them passionately, "I love you," he kissed her eyes and then her forehead, "lekin ek promise karo mujhsey ki hamare beech jo bhi hua, wo kisi ko bhi nahin kahogi.....I don't want people talking about us unnecessarily.......so when we meet anywhere else, we should behave as we always have....can you promise me?" Dev had just done something he would have not imagined in his wildest of dreams. He had always thought that he would lose his virginity after marriage, but Sonakshi's sudden appearance, the weather, the song, and her initiative had broken down his resolve. He did not regret what he had happened between them, but his conservative upbringing made him a little hesitant about declaring his love for Sonakshi so openly- at least for now!

Sonakshi was a little surprised again; the man who did not hesitate in displaying his affection for her in front of his dadi and cousin, wanted to keep their relationship a secret? In a way, she preferred keeping their passionate encounter discreet. She wanted Rehaan to meet her parents respectfully and then once they would have accepted him with open arms, she would not mind declaring her love for him more openly. She thought, "may be something might have happened while he was away....that is why he is behaving a little strange.....I wonder if he has told dadi and Iqbal bhai yet?"

"Kya kisi ko pata hai ki aap yahan hai?" she asked

"Nahin Sonakshi....this place is our secret.....no one else needs to know about this place....pata nahiin kyon par yeh ghar mujhe kuch apna sa lagta hai," he scanned the ceilings and walls of the house again, trying to look for any familiar signs.

Sonakshi smiled and thought, "bahut hi forgetful insaan hain aap....shukr hai mujhey nahin bhule." At the same time, she was a little worried about him too- she was not sure whether it was advisable for everyone to know that he was back.....may be there was some type of threat to his life? She decided to keep his visit a secret from dadi and Iqbal bhai in particular, as she was afraid that Iqbal bhai might sabotage their relationship again.... Iqbal bhai ko hum dono se kya dushmani hai? Mujhey pataa lagana chaahiye, par tab tak main inke baare mein kisi ko nahin bataoongi.

They walked out hand in hand as Sonakshi rested her head on his shoulder. She slid her hand inside his unbuttoned shirt and embraced him tightly as they walked to his car. She whispered, "please mujhey chhod kar kabhi mat jaana......main aapka kal yahin wait karoongi," she looked at him with soulful eyes. Dev gazed into her eyes and thought he was dreaming once again, "main bhi bohot eagerly wait karunga." She blushed and buried her head in his chest and kissed the scratches from her nails on his chest, "sorry....maine aapko scratch kar diya."

Dev lifted her chin and gazed into her eyes, just like Rehaan, and spoke in his husky voice:

zakhm jo aap kii inaayat hai is nishaanii ko kyaa naam de ham
aap kii ye meharabaanii hai meharabaanii ko kyaa naam de ham

(Not written by me....Google se copy paste kiya hai😂😂😂)

Sonakshi blushed profusely as she knew her Rehaan was still hers and still the same, even if a little more forgetful!

As Dev recited the sher, he was stunned with himself, "yeh main kya keh gaya?" he thought, "mujhey toh sher-o- shayari ki ABC bhi nahin aati....how did this happen?"

"Kya soch rahe hain?" Sonakshi looked at his confused expression.

Dev kissed her hand, 'kuch nahin....shayad sapna dekh raha tha,' he helped her into the car, but knew in his heart that it was not a dream.....it was him who had actually uttered those words. Sonakshi smiled and shook her head, 'aap...aur aapke sapne."

Sonakshi was surprised that Rehaan had changed his car.....where was his sports car? She wondered.....but she decided to not probe further as Rehaan seemed more forgetful than he ever was before....it seemed that the only thing he remembered was his love for her...and that is what mattered to her.

Dev dropped her home and zoomed off. He was in a jubilant mood that evening. He changed back into his office shirt and walked into his house, whistling and humming something he had heard on the radio on his way in. The song on the car radio was stuck in his head. The song sounded so familiar to him as if he had heard it several times, but he could not remember when...... "I am not allowed to listen to any music so when did I hear it? I love it!"

His search on the internet was finally successful- it was a song sung by Rehaan! Dev stared at the small image of Rehaan next to the link of the song....he did indeed look like him he thought, but the picture was not too clear. Dev realized that he was still not wearing his glasses, and it was hard to focus on the computer screen without them. He closed his eyes and decided to enjoy the song instead. He dreamt about his wild and passionate session from the afternoon with his dupatta girl as he drowned himself in this song.....

Khwaab Hai Tu..
Neend Hoon Main
Donon Milein Raat Bane
Roz Yahi Maangun Duaa
Teri Meri Baat Bane Baat Bane..

Main Rang Sharbaton Ka
Tu Meethe Ghaat Ka Pani
Main Rang Sharbaton Ka
Tu Meethe Ghaat Ka Pani
Mujhe Khud Mein Ghol De To
Mere Yaar Baat Ban Jaani

Rang Sharbaton Ka
Tu Meethe Ghaat Ka Pani
Main Rang Sharbaton Ka
Tu Meethe Ghaat Ka Pani
Mujhe Khud Mein Ghol De Toh
Mere Yaar Baat Ban Jaani

Rang Sharbaton Ka
Tu Meethe Ghaat Ka Pani
Main Rang Sharbaton Ka
Tu Meethe Ghaat Ka Pani

Meanwhile, Sonakshi reached home and was relieved to see only Samaira at home. Samaira hobbled towards the door as Sonakshi walked in.

"Sonakshi! I am so glad you are home," Samaira limped in pain, "aaj poori din kahan thi tu? Pia ka phone aaya tha ki tu college se gayab ho gayi hai...toh main bhaagi bhaagi gayi thi wahan." (that is why Samaira was not in the office when Dev went to look for her earlier....she had left a message saying she was out for a personal reason.....of course Dev thought she had gone to the beach house when he met Sonakshi there)

Sonakshi lowered her eyes and covered her shoulders and neck with her dupatta; she felt guilty about the afternoon, after all she had taken such a daring step, had broken her parent's and sister's trust, "m...main...wo," Sonakshi changed the topic when she saw her sister wincing, "tujhe kya hua? Langdaa kar kyon chal rahi hai?"

Samaira sat down and rolled her eyes, "teri wajah se!"

"Meri wajah se?" Sonakshi was surprised

"Tujhey dhoondte dhoondte main aur Pia kahan kahan nahi gaye....apna phone bhi nahin utha rahi thi tu......itni baarish mein pata nahin chala, aur main ek gaddhe mein gir gayi," Samaira massaged her bruised leg.

Sonakshi felt worse; she sat down at Samaira's feet, "I am sorry Samaira.....main...main bohot helpless thi."

Samaira looked at Sonakshi's face carefully; her smudged lipstick, disheveled hair, and bruised lips said another story, "Sonakshi?" Samaira looked at her sister intently, "tu Rehaan se milne gayi thi?"
Sonakshi lowered her eyes in shame, "haan Samaira.....unhone mujhey dhoondh hi liya."

Samaira was ecstatic, "that's great news Sonakshi! Aaj hi mamma-papa ko bataa dena chaahiye."

"Nahin Samaira....abhi nahin....mujhe lagta hai wo kisi problem mein hain.....wo shayad sirf meri wajah se wapas aaye hain.....jab tak wo nahin kahenge, main kisi se unke baare mein kuch kehna nahin chaahti...please Samaira, keep it to yourself....I don't want him to disappear again......I will help him get out of whatever mess he is in...please promise me Samaira," Sonakshi pleaded.

"OK....jaisa tu kahe....aakhir jiju ki zindagi ka sawaal hai....matlab teri zindagi ka sawaal hai....teri jaisi pyaar mein pagal maine kabhi nahin dekhi," Samaira grinned.

"Aur tu? Tujhey bhi toh pyaar ho gaya hai....haina?" Sonakshi teased her

Samaira blushed, "shayad.....but abhi confession hona baaki hai"

"Tujhey confession ka intezaar hai? You are a fast food girl Samaira.....just say it to him tomorrow," Sonakshi pinched her cheeks.

"Darr lagta hai....kahin wo interested na ho toh?" Samaira said shyly

"Aisa kar...usse ek letter mein likhkar dede......and see his expression....apne aap samajh jaayegi tu," Sonakshi bit her lip in excitement.

Just then the phone rang.

"Sonakshi...dekhna phone kiska hai?" Samaira slouched on the couch.
Sonakshi went to the phone and read on the caller ID- DEV DIXIT

"Tera hai.....dekh tere dil ki baat sun li usney," Sonakshi handed the phone to Samaira and went to her room.

"Hi!" Dev said huskily

"Hi!" Samaira replied shyly

"Kaisi ho?" he asked

"Bas thoda dard ho raha hai....." Samaira replied as she thought he had heard about her fall in the ditch. She thought it was so sweet of him to call and check.

Dev gulped hard; he knew it was Sonakshi's first time but he did not realize she was still hurting, "I am sorry, it still hurts."

"Koi baat nahin....tumney poonch liya....mera dard toh waise hi kum ho gaya," she bit her lip and replied.

"Chalo.....I just called to check....phir kal milte hain....can't wait to see you tomorrow," he hung up, looking forward to meeting Sonakshi at the beach house again.

Samaira hung up and blushed at the thought of Dev looking forward to seeing her at the office the next day
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This time, instead of an update of JTYJN tom, I would publish a Devakshi OS....

Precap- Devakshi meet once again at the beach house.....(a little bit mature)

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