Aarav's POV

I reached the house at night, I recalled the meeting I had with Manvi. I read her face and understood she was again back to her arrogant mode. But, I am also changed. She also missed me and was not able to forget me.

How can we forget each other? Our love is limitless and beyond the world. I took a deep breath and had the food which was already kept on the dining table.

Virat came and asked, "Aarav deal final ho gayi?"

"Haan bhai ho gayi par iss project pe kaam aap kar lena bhabhi ki delivery bhi ho jayegi tabtak..." I informed him as I don't want to work with Manvi anyway.

Virat asked "kyun?? Tum kyun nahi kar sakte?"

"Bhai mere paas aur bhi projects hai" I informed him hiding the actual reason.

"Just because wo deal humne uss company se ki jiski MD Manvi hai?" he said leaving me surprised.

He was aware of it, yet he did not inform me. I asked "Aapko pata tha?"

"Mujhe sab pata hai Aarav.. Tum kya kar rahe ho aur kyun kar rahe ho?" he said, giving me a glare.

I looked at him silently, I kept my head on his chest and hugged him. He smeared my head.. I said in broken tone "I miss her bhai.. Nahi bhoola paa raha hun unhe main koshish ki par nahi hua"

"Jaanta hun main achi tarah se tere dil ka haal.. Kuch mahine ruk jaa phir main khud Ahana se baat karunga hmm.." He said.

I looked up at him and said "nahi bhai.. Please bhabhi ko hurt nahi karna hai mujhe aur itni badi khushi aane waali hai iss ghar mein that is more important waise bhi 6 mahine pehle hum faisla le chuke hai jo ab nahi badlega"

Virat sighed..

I smiled at him and went inside the room, I closed my eyes and recalled our meeting. I lay down and was lost in my own thoughts.

The next day, it was Sunday. I woke up early and stepped out of the room. Ahana and Virat were sitting on the couch having a coffee.

I sat on the opposite couch and scrolled my phone. Ahana eyed me and asked "kya kar rahe ho tum?"

"Bhabhi important hai" I informed her.

"It's sunday aur ghar pe office ka kaam karna mana hai" she said strictly.

"Just 5 minutes" I requested.

She sighed and I continued scrolling my phone. I was actually looking at Khushi's insta Id. She posted yesterday night dinner pictures. I then scrolled it away, Ahana shouted "5 minutes are over"

I kept the phone away and eyed her. "Lo rakh diya" 

Ahana then said "Aarav.. Tumhare liye ek ladki dekhi hai maine"

I was shocked by hearing her. I asked in a calm tone "kis liye?"

"Tumhari shaadi ke liye obviously" Ahana replied.

"Par.. abhi jaldi kya hai aur mujhe waise bhi shaadi nahi karni hai abhi" I informed her.

"Lekin..."

Virat finally took my side "Ahana.. Abhi tum apna socho ek baar bacha aa jaye phir sochenge iska kya karna hai" he said.

I had a sigh of relief, he saved me. I thanked him with a blink of an eye. I can't marry anyone, because I had not forgotten Manvi. I can't love anyone she is only my love and no girl can take her place in my life. 

Manvi's POV

It was Sunday morning, Khushi and Avni were roaming around the house chasing each other. Di and Jiju were having a conversation, while I thought about my meeting with Aarav.

I noticed a lot changed in him, he was no more cheerful. Our separation was the reason. He had not forgotten me and moved on. I wish soon he accepts the fact that we can't be together and move on in his life. 

Khushi shouted "mumma.."

I eyed her "haan"

"Dekho ab holidays hai toh Khushi ko kuch new learn karna hai dance classes join karna hai" she said excitedly.

I agreed "okay.. Karlo"

She went and talked to Avni about it.

Ruhana eyed me and asked "kya baat hai aaj pareshan lag rahi hai?"

I said "Di.. aaj main Aarav se mili.."

Ruhana asked "kaha?"

"Conference mein.. Usne apna family business join kar liya hai jo usko bilkul pasand nahi tha aur wo pehle ki tarah cheerful bhi nahi raha he had changed.." I shared with her

Ruhana eyed me and said "mannu.. Tumne hi kaha tha na uski baat nahi hogi aur ab uski fikar kar rahi ho"

I sighed.. "Nahi.. wo 6 mahine baad ek dum saamne aa gaya na.." I replied.

She cupped my face "bhaag toh nahi sakti na tu.. ek hi shahar mein rehte ho toh saamne toh aaoge ek dusre ke..hmm" she said.

I nodded in yes and hugged her tightly which always soothes me and I forget all my pain and sorrow. I am blessed to have an older sister like her who always supports me and understands. 

Di and Jiju were not angry with Aarav, but with his family as Ahana insulted us badly and put lots of allegations on me. 

Khushi' POV
I was inside the room with Avni Di playing carrom.

"Khushi it's your turn now.." she said.

I was so lost. She snipped her finger in front of me and I eyed her..

"shaitaan itni shant aur khoyi hui kyuu hai???" she asked.

I nodded my head in no.

She pulled me and made me sit on her lap..

"Khushi.. Bolo kyaa huaa"

"Di.. Mujhe dost ki yaad aa rahi hai.. Unko call bhi nhi kar sakti main" I replied.

"are.. To hum unhe social media pe stalk to kar sakte hai na.." Avni suggested.

I looked at her and asked "Matlab??"

Avni smiled.. "dekh wo hamari generation ke hai obviously ye social media pe active honge we can find him there aur chat kr sakte hai na.. Kisiko pata nhi chalega"

I liked her idea and a smile curved my lips.. "not bad Di.. Mere Saath rah rahkar aap intelligent ho gyi ho"

Avni poked my nose "main pehle se hun samjhi.. Now don't waste time jaldi se social media pe dhundo unhe" she said.

I jumped off the bed and picked up my phone. Avni Di also joined me, I started searching his name but could not find it.

"Aarav Malhotra type kar" Avni suggested.

I typed and looked at the profile but none matched with my "dost"

I was dejected.. Avni snatched the phone and typed something. An ID appears, I glanced at it and asked "Di are you sure it's him?"

Avni nodded with confidence "it's him.. Dekh isme ArManShi hai yani.. Aarav Manvi Khushi.."

Khushi got elated hearing her.. "Dost humko nhi bhoole.."

"yes.. And wo tujhe follow bhi kr rahe hai kabse.. Dumbo" she hit my head.

I pouted.. 'I am not Dumbo.."

"yes you are.." Avni said giggling and ran from there. I chased her...

After few days, I checked he had not responded to my messages or accepted my requested. He is trying to avoid me. I sighed but understood the reason.

Avni questioner "kyaa hua baat hui?"

I denied" Nahi di... I know him well.. Wo reply nhi denge.. Chodo mujhe na mumma ko hurt karna hai na dost ko"

Avni smiled and pulled my cheek.. "how smart.."

I smiled and hugged her...

Malhotra House

After about 2 weeks, Aarav returned home. He was tense and worried. He sat down on the couch hiding his face in between his palm.

Ahana came out of the room and saw him, she asked "Aarav kya hua?"

Aarav eyed her and asked "bhaiya kaha hai bhabhi?"

"Bahar tak gaya hai aata hoga.. Tum batao hua kya?" Ahana asked in concern.

Aarav denied, but Ahana was not convinced. He was definitely hiding something.

She asked again "bataoge hua kya hai?"

"Bhabhi.. Wo Pune waali deal usme kuch problems aa gayi hai and Mr. Sharma bhai aur mujhse dono se milke discuss karna chahte hai" He informed.

Ahana asked "toh problem kya hai?"

"Bhai aur mujhe Pune jaana hoga aur aapko akele chodke..." he said in concern towards Ahana as her due date is nearer.

"Aarav I am totally fine tum aur tumhara bhai kuzh zyada hi fikar krte ho meri aur waise bhi meri due date mein abhi time hai" she informed.

But Aarav denied "nahi bhabhi.. Aapko akela chodke na toh main jaunga aur na bhai ko jaane dunga" he declared and went inside the room.

Ahana sighed, after half an hour Virat returned and Ahana informed him about Aarav's tension.

Virat spoke "wo bhi sahi hai na.. Tumhe akela chodke kaise jaa sakte hai hum?"

"Virat.. I am fine aur waise bhi abhi time hai tum dono bas do din ke liye hi jaoge phir wapas aa jaoge" Ahana said trying to convince him.

"No.. Ahana.." He denied.

Ahana glared at him and scolded him "ek toh mera devar itni mehnat kar raha hai thodi si problem aa gayi tum uski madad nahi karoge? How rude Virat"

Virat glared at her "Ahana.. Don't emotionally blackmail me.."

"Please.. Virat I will be fine" She assured him.

There is no point in arguing with her, so he agreed and went to talk to Aarav.

To be continued..

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