Ruhana and Samrat have a word. She wants him to realise the feelings that he holds for her. Yep, they both are special to each other.

But Ruhana knows that what she feels for Samrat is more than friendship. She is in love with him. She feels lucky to have him around, and he also shows up in her time of need. She knows he means a whole lot and he's different from others. She feels him all the more deeply and this is different from what she feels for Vivaan or her other friends. She feels happy doing something for him, even his mention can bring a smile to her face.

On the other hand, Samrat is oblivious to all his feelings for Ruhana.

She is indeed special to him, but he's unaware if he loves him. When she doesn't pick up his call or doesn't respond to his messages, he gets insane and has weird thoughts occupying his mind. He can't think straight when it comes to Ruhana. But he doesn't know if this is affection or love. Her words have left a huge impact on him.

"Ab main tumhaare liye kya maayne rakhti hoon, ye bhi mujhe bataana hoga? Sammie, please decipher your feelings."

"Tum meri itni chinta karte ho, why? Har cheez ki ek wajah hoti hain, Sam. Please! Mere pas tab hi aana jab tumhare pas in sab sawaalon ka jawab ho, jab tumhe pata ho ki main tumhare liye kya maayne rakhti hoon."

"Go and decipher your feelings, Sammie. Please! For god sake!"

Ruhana and Samrat finish their dinner in silence. He is unable to speak anything after that sudden outburst from her. Well, it won't be appropriate to say that it's her outburst, it's just her feelings which she worded finally. Samrat is staring at Ruhana as she gets up to go in the kitchen. He holds her wrist and she is astonished. For the last thirty minutes, he didn't speak a word, and now, he's blocking her way.

"What happened, Sam?" She asks him.

"I want to talk to you, Ruhana." He says firmly.

"What will you say, Samrat? Did you get your answer?" she asks.

"I will find it soon. Don't be mad, Ruhana, please." He says, almost pleading at the moment.

"Fine, Sam! You still have time. It's your birthday in a few days. And I hope that time is enough for your to know your feelings." She says and frees herself from her grip.

Ruhana walks into the kitchen and Samrat looks at her. He can make out that she's miffed at the moment. She didn't get what she wants to hear from him. Maybe, she wants a little more than he gives to her.

Is it love? Wait, does she love him? If yes, why didn't she tell him? Is she waiting for him to confess? Or is she doubtful herself? He is unable to understand but he wants to understand the depth of her words.

Yes! Ruhana is special. He wants to know what she means by love. Is it that easy?

His trance is broken when Ruhana calls him by his name. He looks at her and she treats him to her smile. She might be mad but she is equally soft towards him. She just wants him to realise the truth and if he loves her, she'd love it if he confesses, otherwise, she is okay with it. She can live with the memories that he's given to her.

Soonish, he leaves excusing himself for some work. Ruhana sighs, but lets him go.

*****
Samrat reaches his home and is lost in his own thoughts. He's pondering over everything that Ruhana's said. He glances at a photo frame that sits on the side table. It's his picture with Ruhana. She's laughing and he's adoring her. Well, he's always adored her. She's always treated him as a special person. There's been special things and tasks that are shared with him always. He's also opened his heart to her always and she has been understanding always.

She's been speaking of love very deeply. It seems like she has a nice experience of being in love. She understands it deeply and is a loving soul. Samrat knows there's something that he's missing, but he can't understand it.

He closes her eyes and only one face flashes in front of her. It's Ruhana! Why'd she see him, but yes, she's always available for him. She's always there to listen to his rants. She's always caring for him. And he knows that she loves him. Though she hasn't confessed yet, but he knows that Ruhana holds some feelings for him. Therefore, she has asked him to decipher his own feelings.

But does he love her? He is still oblivious to his feelings. He sighs and turns on the radio and the same song rings on the radio.

Shayad Kabhi Na Keh Sakun Main Tumko
Kahe Bina Samjh Lo Tum Shayad
Shayad Mere Khayaal Mein Tum Ek Din
Milo Mujhe Kahi Pe Gumm Shayad
Jo Tum Na Ho Rahenge Hum Nahi

He is suddenly reminded of the hard times when his business faced lows, it's Ruhana who's been on his side. She even left her own orders for his sake.

She has always cared for him. The last time when he fell sick, she took her to his home and cared for him. Also, she took off from her own work, even if it meant her own loss. Ruhana has been his saviour all the time.

She also treats him without any reason. She is always loving and caring towards him. She's told him that she will always be by his side and won't leave him alone.

The lyrics again fall in his ears and a few statements from earlier fall in his ears.

"Until you're there, I will be alright, Sammie!"

"You're special! I am lucky to have you by my side."

"Tumhare hote hue bhala mujhe kuch ho sakta hain, Sammie. I am glad you're with me."

"Please find out what you feel, Sammie. You have time until your birthday."

Samrat sits up on the bed. He's realised what she means to him. Well, she has been hinting at him all the while. Finally, he's realised.

He loves her -- Ruhana is the only one he can rely on. And he'll have a better future with her.

*****
A few days pass by. It's Samrat's birthday in a day. Ruhana is all set to surprise him on his special day. She has done all the preparations. All she hopes is that he has realised his feelings. Ruhana hopes that Samrat realises his feelings for her.

She's glad because her feelings are crystal clear. She's all set to confess her feelings on his birthday. She has invited all their friends and some of Samrat's business associates. Everything is all set. She only awaits Samrat now, she wants to surprise him and so, she invites him to her home on his birthday. As usual, it'd be a usual dinner affair for the two souls.

*****
Soonish, it's Samrat's birthday. Ruhana is all set for her plan. Samrat arrives at Ruhana's home on time. She's glad to have him home and she engulfs him in a bear hug. They've not been in touch in the past few days.

"I missed you, Sam..." She says.

"I missed you more. I hope you aren't mad at me. Are you?" He asks her.

"Why'd I be? I can't..." She smiles at him.

Well, she's beaming at him and he's blessed. His girl pal is happy and he demands nothing more. She pulls him by his hand and takes him into the guest room. She gifts him a package and asks him to get ready. He's astonished but agrees.

Samrat takes a quick shower and gets ready in a black tuxedo and matching pants. The gift hamper consists of his favourite perfume as well. He's overwhelmed. As he moves out of the room, Ruhana holds his hand and ties a bracelet in his wrist which has his name initial engraved in it.

He's touched as she shows him her bracelet as well. It is the same as his. She looks at him.

"We're best friends. Hamari har cheez ek jaisi honi chahiye na!" She smiles.

"Hey, I want to talk!" Samrat says, pleased with the environment.

Ruhana shushes him and takes him into the garden where there's the party. Samrat is overwhelmed at the moment. He pulls her in a bear hug thanking her for her efforts. She smiles and says she's blessed to do something for him.

Samrat gets busy meeting his friends and taking their wishes. She's just overwhelmed seeing him happy. There are many guests and Samrat is busy with them. Soonish, Ruhana sets up the cake, she's baked it, especially for him. She calls him to cut the cake and he does the same. He feeds her the cake at first and she does the same. And soonish, Ruhana plays his favourite song.

Shayad kabhi na keh sakoon main tumko
Kahe bina samajh lo tum shayad

Samrat looks at Ruhana and smiles at her. He holds her hand and twirls her around.

Shayad kabhi na keh sakoon main tumko
Kahe bina samajh lo tum shayad
Shayad mere khayal mein tum ik din
Milo mujhe kahin pe gum shaayad

Ruhana smiles at him as he twirls her around and they begin to dance to the soft tune. Samrat sings the song.

Shayad kabhi na keh sakoon main tumko
Kahe bina samajh lo tum shayad
Shayad mere khayal mein tum ik din
Milo mujhe kahin pe gum shaayad

Jo tum na ho.. rahenge hum nahin
Jo tum na ho.. rahenge hum nahin
Na chahiye kuch tum se zyada tum se kam nahi..

Ruhana runs away from him and he looks at her, still adoring her. He knows that he loves her now.

aankhon ko khwaab dena
khud hi sawaal karke
khud he jawaab dena teri taraf se
bin kaam kaam karna
jaana kaheen ho chaahe
har baar hi Guzarna teri taraf se
ye koshishein to hongi kam nahi

He follows her and holds her hand. He pulls her such that she dashes to his chest. He kisses her forehead softly surprising her.

ye koshishein to hongi kam nahi
na chahiye kuchh tumse zyaada
tumse kam nahi

jo tum na ho rahenge hum nahi
jo tum na ho to hum bhi hum nahi
na chahiye kuchh tumse zyaada
tumse kam nahi

jo tum na ho
Rahenge hum nahi.

Everyone claps for them as they finish dancing. Ruhana invites the guests for dinner and soonish, the party ends on a happy note. Only Samrat is left at her home. They enter the house and Samrat holds her wrist. She is surprised.

"Tumne mujhe abhi tak gift nahi diya." Samrat says.

"This party was your gift, Sam!" Ruhana says softly.

"Oh! Anything else?" She looks at him.

"Yeah! I want to say something." He stutters at the moment.

Ruhana is lost in his oceanic eyes. He's smiling at her and as she watches, Samrat gets down on his knees. He holds her hands and kisses his knuckles.

"I realised what you mean to me. I understood the deeper meaning of what you said." Samrat says looking at her.

"You've been always there during my thicks and thins, Ruhana. And I was just tagging it as friendship. I have understood that it is more than that. I love you, Ruu. I really ....I really mean my words." he says wholeheartedly.

Ruhana is awestruck and famished at his sudden confession. She's still looking at him when he continues.

"I know I am a mess, but only you can handle me nicely. I've understood it now. Please forgive me for being insane at times and troubling you." Samrat says he's genuinely apologising.

"I love you, Ruhana. I really do." Samrat says, still holding her hands.

Ruhana is teary-eyed. She's been waiting for this confession like forever. And now it is happening. She pulls him up and hugs him tightly.

"I love you too, Sammie! I really do! But I didn't know what you'd say! I was fearful, that's why!" Ruhana says, still in the hug.

He pulls her apart and cups her face. He assures her that he means his words and he really loves her. She's happy. It's Samrat's birthday but it's Ruhana who's got the gift, a precious one.

Samrat pulls her closer and in no time, Ruhana feels his soft lips syncing with hers. They share a passionate yet loveful kiss. She parts away to synchronise her breathing and then hugs Samrat hiding her face in her chest.

They remain in the hug for many moments. Samrat kisses her head softly assuring her that this will be the beginning of their beautiful future together.

After all, it's Just Love that's binding them together, forever.

***THE END***

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