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After the dinner, both the girls ran upstairs to avoid being caught. Asha looked at their retreating backs, shook her head and sat down next to Bijoy, "aapki betiyan badi ho rahi hain.......ab inn dono ki shaadi kar deni chaahiye......ab graduate bhi kar jaayengi kuch dinon mein."

Bijoy had a serious look on his face; he put his book down and looked at his wife, "tum theek kehti ho.......jaanti ho mere boss, Jay Dixit ka bada beta bahut seedha ladka hai.......maine retirement se pehle uske saath bhi thoda kaam kiya tha........tum chaaho toh main Jay se baat kar sakta hoon.....aakhir hum bachpan ke dost bhi toh hain."

"Seedha ladka? Haan phir toh wo hamari Sonakshi ke liye theek hoga....kya naam bataaya uska?" Asha asked

"Dev...Dev Dixit hai uska naam....bahut hi nek aur shareef ladka hai......aankh uthaakar bhi nahin dekhta......and a very hard working boy too......I think he would be perfect for Sonakshi!" Bijoy smiled and picked up the phone, "main aaj hi Jay se baat karta hoon."

Back in their rooms, the girls fought with each other for a little while, but later just laughed at their own mischievousness.

"Achha Sonakshi bataa....tu gayi kahan thi?" Samaira was dying of curiosity.

Sonakshi blushed and lowered her eyes, "kahin nahin!" Sonakshi knew Samaira had a bad habit of blurting out secrets in front of other people; there was no way she wanted her parents to find out about Rehaan's concert or the fact that he had made a deep impression on her that night.

Samaira came close to Sonakshi and gazed into her eyes, "Sonakshi! Koi khaas baat hai....teri aankhon se pataa chal raha hai.......koi ladka hai kya?"

Sonakshi turned her face away from Samaira; she was well aware that if there was one person who could read her inside out, it was her sister.

"Pagal hai? Ladka aur ....aur....meri zindagi mein?" Sonakshi stuttered a little.

"Bachoo.......tum jaisi ladkiyan hi chupi rustam hoti ho......aur meri jaisi bindaas ladkiyan bilkul akeli reh jaati hain.....unhey koi nahin milta," Samaira heaved a sigh.

"Tujhey bhi milega tera superhero....tu chinta kyon karti hai?" Sonakshi stroked Samaira's hair.

Samaira's face lit up, "Gotcha!!! Kya kaha tuney? Tujhey BHI milega koi? Hmm......so I am right.....there is a guy......isn't it?"

Sonakshi was flustered and turned red at being caught, "aisa kuch nahin hai Samaira......just leave me alone......I am tired......I am going to bed," she said irritably.

"Mujhey neend na aaye.....neend na aaye......hai...hai......meri seedhi saadhi sharmilee behen ko pyar ho gaya.....yoo hoo!" Samaira danced and sang all over the room.

Sonakshi clenched her teeth and threw her pillow at Samaira, "Pyaar? Pyaar tak kaise pahunch gayi? Aaj toh pehli baar hi dekha hai usey," she bit her tongue as she realized she had spilled the whole cup of beans this time.

Samaira raised her eyebrows and placed her arm on Sonakshi's shoulder, "kya naam hai uska?"

Sonakshi shrugged Samaira'a arm off and dashed for the restroom, "MUJHEY NAHIN PATA!" she yelled from inside.

Samaira brushed her hands victoriously, "mat bataa bachoo.....kuch din mein apne aap hi bataa degi......meri bholi bhaali behen." Samaira was really excited about Sonakshi; she lay in her bed and dreamt about her own superhero and was fast asleep in a few minutes.

Sonakshi changed up and came out of the bathroom; she was relieved that Samaira was asleep.

That night there were two people who did not sleep all night- Sonakshi and Rehaan!
Rehaan spent the whole night pacing up and down in his room. He stepped out into the balcony and looked at the full moon, "jiski aankhein itni sunder hain......uska chehra kitna khubsoorat hoga? Aur chehre se bhi khubsoorat uska dil hoga!!Samaira.......Samaira.......I need to find out more about her......lekin kaise? Aaj jin logon ki party thi, wo bhi nahin jaante the usey......I am sure this was not a coincidence.......we are destined to meet again.......main uss din ka zaroor wait karunga."

Sonakshi lay wide awake in her bed; she could hear every little sound in her room- the soft snores of her sister, the mosquitoes buzzing in the air, the few scooters and cars on the road.........she was aware of every little sound, but at the same time unaware of who she was....where she was.......she could still feel Rehaan's warm breath on her neck.......his husky voice..... apna naam nahin bataaogi? She covered her face with her blanket and thought, "agli baar main usey apna sahi naam bataa doongi."

ONE WEEK LATER:

Sonakshi and Samaira were trying to get out the door for their last exam today. Asha made sure the girls had eaten a good breakfast, "yeh lo breakfast....aur devi maa ka Prasad......aaj last exam hai.....seedha ghar aana tum dono."

"Kyon mamma?" Samaira asked, "aaj mere friends ek club mein party kar rahe hain."

"Nahin aaj Sonakshi ko dekhney ladke waale aa rahe hain......tum dono seedha ghar aaogi aaj!" Asha scolded them.

Sonakshi skipped a heartbeat, "parr mamma.......abhi...abhi itni jaldi kya hai shaadi ki?"

"Beta....bahut achha rishta hai......ladka bahut qualified aur bhala hai.....aaj sari pehen kar achhe se sajna hai tujhey.....toh time se aa jaana.....theek hai beta?" Asha said affectionately.

Sonakshi just lowered her head; she could not disobey her mother, but at the same time she remembered Pia had promised to take her to another of Rehaan's performance tonight.

As the twins walked to college, Samaira teased Sonakshi, "sun sun sun.....Sonakshi tere liye....ek rishta aaya hai!" she sang an old song.
Sonakshi hit her playfully, "chup ho jaa....aaj mujhey....mujhey.....wahan...wahan bhi jaana hai."

"Kahan? OHHHHH....apne loverboy se milney? Ah aaaa.....I knew it....you were cooking something....no wonder you wore your best salwaar kameez today......waise pink mein he will really fall for you," Samaira teased her sister.

"Samaira...please save me.....I have to go this evening....please meri jagah tu uss ladke se mil le...please.....I will do whatever you ask me to do.....I owe you a big favor...please," Sonakshi pleaded.

Samaira liked that idea; she had planned quite a few escapades in the coming weeks, if she helped Sonakshi today, Sonakshi would be so indebted, that she would do anything for Samaira, "OK.....lekin ek shart parr......kal mujhey apni friends ke saath der tak bahar jaana hai.....you will cover for me...right?"

"Absolutely sister.....jo tu kahegi....wo hi karoongi," Sonakshi smiled cheerfully, "and also....please make sure that this proposal does not go through....samajh gayi na?"

Samaira winked at Sonakshi, "samajh gayi! Lagta hai is Mr Loverboy ne kuch zyaada hi asar kar diya hai tujh par.....no problem sis....I will make sure this suitable bachelor does not even want to look at you again."

The sisters giggled together and went to their respective classrooms for their exams.

The college campus suddenly came to life at the end of the day; all the students were relieved as finals were FINALLY OVER! Groups of students made plans to catch the latest movie, go to a nearby restaurant, a pub, a club, a discotheque.......any where away from books, libraries and studies!

Samaira's friends were disappointed, "c'mon Samaira....chalo na hamare saath....what a bore?"

"No guys! Tonight, I have to be a good sister and a good daughter," she winked and added, "so we can party all year round!" They all gave her a high-five. Prithvi said, "wow...what big favour are you doing for you sister tonight?"

"It is a secret....kisi se kehna mat!" Samaira whispered into his ears, "making sure a proposal for my sister gets rejected!" Prithvi was startled, "WOW! Who is better than you for it? You can scare a monster away!" They all laughed and let Samaira leave on her 'mission'

Sonakshi thanked Samaira again and joined Pia, "chal.....jaldi chal."

"Concert thodi der mein hai aaj....chal mere ghar chal.....wahan Rehaan ka naya CD sun lenge....OK?" Pia suggested. Sonakshi was agreeable to any suggestion, as long as she could see Rehaan again.

EVENING:

Jay, Ishwari and Dev Dixit started off for the Bose's house. Dev was dressed immaculately in a three piece suit, with well gelled hair, clean shaven look, and squeaky clean glasses.

Dev sat next to his mother in the back seat, "mom......wo...wo," he was too shy to ask anything about the girl they were about to visit.

Ishwari understood his awkwardness, "Ladki ka naam Sonakshi hai, aur suna hai bahut khubsoorat hai......bahut sanskari aur susheel bhi hai......tere papa ke childhood friend ki beti hai."

"OH...wo Mr Bijoy Bose ki?" Dev asked, "main unke saath kaam kar chukka hoon.....he is a very decent man."

Dev was pleased with the description of his prospective bride, especially her name! Dev had a fetish for pure Indian names; he hated anglicized names like, Tina,Mina etc, in fact he had rejected a great proposal recently because the girl was named 'Shanaya.' Even his employees were hired only if they had pure 'desi' names! He had always visualized a very beautiful, demure, homely, shy girl as his bride.......may be Sonakshi would be the one!

AT THE BOSE'S

Samaira dressed up in a yellow saree and light jewelry as per her mom's instructions. She was, of course, Sonakshi that evening. She lied that 'Samaira' was out partying and would not be back till late.

"Samaira bilkul kehna nahin maanti hai......kaha tha ki aaj toh time se ghar aa jaana," Asha fretted at her younger twin's defiance, "pata nahin Samaira ke liye ladka kaise dhoondhenge?"

Samaira was very uncomfortable in the saree, but kept reminding herself of all the freedom in the upcoming months, in exchange for a little discomfort that evening.

Asha and Bijoy greeted their prospective samdhis and son-in-law graciously.

They both loved Dev instantly- he would be an ideal son-in-law- so polite, respectful, well bred, with no bad habits like smoking, drinking, clubbing, dating........bilkul Ram ka doosra roop hai- Asha thought. (Typical Moms😂😂😂)

"Sona....aao bahar aa jao," Asha summoned Sonakshi. Samaira covered her head with the saree palloo, so that her face was almost hidden. Samaira walked out slowly and stood with her eyes fixated on the ground. She noticed Dev's shoes, "Guccis! Nice taste!" No one could see her face, as her palloo covered most of her face.

"Bahut sharmilee hai Sonakshi!" Asha defended her daughter, "Sonakshi....yahan Dev ke saath baith jao."

Samaira sat obediently next to Dev, but kept her gaze on the floor.

Ishwari smiled, "hamara Dev bhi bahut sharmila hai.....usey bilkul seedhi saadhi ladki chaahiye."

Samaira knew what she had to do now; she was dying for some privacy with this nerdy guy.

"*cough*cough*," Bijoy interrupted, "why don't we all go out for a walk....let them talk to each other."

"Great idea Bijoy! Chalo let's go on the terrace!" Jay got up and helped Ishwari from her seat.

As soon as the elders left, Dev coughed a little, "aap...aap....B.A. hai na?"
Samaira replied, "agar pass ho gayi tho.....yeh mera 3 rd year mein teesra saal hai na."

Dev was shocked; his bride could not be that poor in studies, "parr aap toh sirf 21 ki hai na? Phir 3 saal ek hi year mein kaise?"

Samaira still had her face covered, "wo toh aap jaise suitors ke liye galat age bataai hai mamma papa ne......I am not 21, but 24!"

Dev was a little old fashioned- his wife HAD to be younger than him- he was relieved that she was at least a year younger.

"Can I ask you a question?" Dev asked

"No....I get to ask first!" Samaira snapped.

Dev was taken aback- she was quite feisty for a person known for her coyness, he thought.

Dev sipped his water, "sure!"

"Are you a virgin?" she asked. As soon as she said that, Dev's mouthful of water came flying out of his mouth and landed on her palloo covering her head.

"AHHHH!" Samaira screamed and lifted her palloo.

Dev looked up and saw a pretty face, but when she looked at him, he almost fainted! Samaira had purposely squinted her eyes so that the blacks of her eyes were buried in her nose!

Dev was hyperventilating by now, as if he had seen an alien; he picked his jacket and headed for the door, "sorry Sonakshi jee.....I need to go!"

Samaira was surprised to see a handsome guy behind those glasses and nerdy looks; she knew her mission was successful. She followed him to the door; her eyes still with a scary squint in them, "you did not answer my question."

"I am sorry Sonakshi jee.....I am not your type of guy.....mujhey maaf kar dee jiye.....I have to go now," he ran out the door as Samaira clapped and jumped with joy, "Sonakshi.....you really owe me one......waise yeh ladka dekhne mein handsome tha......he has a lot of potential.......he would have made a good pair with Sonakshi.....parr kya karein? Sonakshi ka dil toh kisi loverboy parr aa gaya hai...sigh!"

Samaira ran back to her room, twirling and dancing away at her own smartness.
Ishwari and Jay were a little disheartened as their blue eyed boy had rejected yet another girl.

Ishwari was curious, "lekin aisi kya baat huyi beta? Kya kharaabi hai ladki mein?"
Dev was still horrified at his meeting with this supposedly 'sharmilee' girl, "mom.....kharaabi shayad mujh mein hi hai.....please let's not talk about this any further."

Back at the Bose's, Samaira dressed back as Sonakshi and quietly sat down with a book.

"Sonakaisa kaisa laga Dev? Itni jaldi kyon chala gaya?" Asha asked

"mamma.....mujhey kya pata? Unhey shayad kahin jaana tha," Samaira spoke softly like her sister.

"Chalo...kal main Jay se khud hi baat kar loonga," Bijoy reassured the two women.

HOTEL HYATT:

Rehaan was supposed to perform for a private ceremony at the Hyatt Hotel. Kartik had some contacts in the hotel, and had managed to let Pia and Sonakshi sneak into the hall, half an hour before the performance.

It was a private cocktail party and the hall was soon bustling with people. Sonakshi and Pia mingled around and finally found a safe corner to watch Rehaan. Sonakshi as usual covered her face with her pink dupatta.

Rehaan walked in to a loud welcome from the crowd. He looked dashing in his black buttoned down shirt, revealing his muscular chest, causal jeans; a gentle evening stubble made him look really desirable. Sonakshi's heart started pounding as she found herself staring at him longingly. She was a little embarrassed as she realized what she was just doing; she lowered her eyes and tried to hide behind the thick drapes of the hall.

Rehaan strummed his guitar and finally spoke in his deep husky voice, "Ladies and Gentlemen....I am going to dedicate the evening to a pair of beautiful eyes, which have changed the meaning of my life forever......here you go...."

Sonakshi's heart sank at the mention of 'those beautiful eyes,' ........she had a nagging feeling that she knew what pair of eyes he was referring too.

Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re
Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re
Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re

Naino Ki Chal Hai
Makhmali Haal Hai
Ucchi Palkon Se Badle Sama
Naina Sharmaye Jo
Ya Ki Bhar Aaye Jo
Tham Ke Ruk Jayee Dono Jahan
Rab Ki Nimat Hai Teri Nigahein
Jismein Basti Hai Uski Duyaein
Aise Naino Ki Baaton Mein Koi Kyun Na Aaye

Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re
Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re
Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re

Aise Naino Ki Baaton Mein Koi Kyun Na Aaye

Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re
Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re
Tere Naina ,Tere Naina
Tere Naina Re

Rehaan's eyes scanned the room as he sang the song; somehow his sixth sense told him she was right there......she had to be......and then he saw her......standing behind a thick drape, her head and face partially covered with a pink dupatta....she looked up and their eyes met from across the room. As everyone clapped, Rehaan and Sonakshi were lost in a eye lock session.

"Encore! Encore!" The crowd cheered. Rehaan flashed a wicked smile at Sonakshi and then at his audience..... "OK folks.....here is an old favorite of mine......I want all of you to dance on this one......"

La la la la
La la la la la la la la la - 3
Gulaabi aankhen jo teri dekhi
Sharaabi yeh dil ho gaya
Sambhaalo mujhko o mere yaaron
Sambhalna mushkil ho gaya
Dil mein mere khwaab tere
Bas tere jaise ho deewaar pe
Tujhpe fida main kyoon hua
Aata hai gussa mujhe pyaar pe
Main lut gaya maanke dil ka kaha
Main kahin tha na raha

Kya kahoon main dilruba
Pura yeh jaadu teri aankhon ka
Yeh mera kaatil ho gaya
Gulaabi aankhen jo teri dekhi
Sharaabi yeh dil ho gaya
Maine sada chaaha yehi
Daaman bacha loon haseenon se main
Teri kasam khwaabon mein bhi
Bachta fida naazneenon se main
Tauba magar mil gayi tujhse nazar
Mil gaya dard-e-jigar

Rehaan purposely twirled around with his guitar around Sonakshi and Pia, as he sang the song. Pia tapped her feet and clapped along with the crowd.

Sun zara o bekhabar
Zara sa haske jo dekha tune
Main tera bismil ho gaya
Gulaabi aankhen jo teri dekhi
Sharaabi yeh dil ho gaya
Sambhaalo mujhko o mere yaaron
Sambhalna mushkil ho gaya

Finally, Rehaan grabbed Sonakshi's wrist and pulled her over.
Sonakshi was startled, as she landed in his arms; her dupatta slid from her face. She buried her face in his strong arms; her hair all over her face and his chest. He held on to her tightly and turned his face toward her,

The audience cheered and applauded at Rehaan's song. Sonakshi realised where she was; she turned her face away, covered her head with her duppatta and ran away as usual.

"Samaira! Samaira!" Rehaan followed her, but to his dismay Samaira and her friend had taken off in a taxi once again. He felt something soft in his fist; he opened it and saw a torn corner of her pink dupatta on his palm. He kissed and inhaled the fragrance of the soft material and tucked it into his shirt pocket, "tumhara chehra toh dekha nahin.....parr tumhara ehsaas toh mere paas hi hai....sigh!"
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