Today was the last day in goa. Most of them wanted to explore goa shopping mall so the plan after breakfast was going on shopping.

Everyone was gathering outside of hotel and waiting for instruction to given out by teachers.. girls as usually was super excited about the shopping but boys were sulking their head as shopping wasn't there things..

The teacher voice made everyone's attention.. all looks at the teacher.

Teacher : as majority of you wanted to shop so there would no teachers coming with you all. Today is your day to enjoy without us being there. And yes everyone should be back by evening.. I mean no later than 6pm. You all have to pack your bags too.. you will be going to shopping mall by coach.

All nodded their head and got back what they were doing. In few minutes later coach arrived. Everyone got inside and took their seat. While teacher was talking to driver where to drop them.

The driver nodded his head and starts driving once everyone was in. Neil was sitting next to Juhi this time as Ali and vidyut had another plan keeping AvNeil away from each other. Neil didn't like this idea but didn't say anything and sat next to Juhi.

Whereas avni was sitting with Riya and enjoying her music. She wasn't aware of what was happening inside the coach..

Half an hour later coach stopped. Driver told them they are here.. everyone comes out and stand beside each other..

For this Minnie shopping trip Neil was charge for boys while avni was charge for girls.. Neil and avni giving instructions to their respective teams comes next to each other and smiled..

Other also left to shop expect AvNeil's friends..

Ali : Neil are you coming with us right?

Neil : Ali I'm not in mood to shop.. I'm going to sit in cafe while you all shop.

Ali and vidyut looks at each other and smirks.

Vidyut : oh is that so.. do mind if me and Ali join you Neil?

Girls got the hint expect avni who was worried about Neil thinking what happened to him.

Neil : why? Aren't you both going to shop?

Obviously he didn't want them to come with him .

Ali : why can't we come with you? Even I don't want to shop.

Neil : but your girls may need help in shopping. Why don't you help them?

Ali ( mind) smart move Neil khanna..

Vidyut : Neil you're right.. we will join our girls.. you can sit in cafe.

Ali was going to argue but stopped as vidyut signed no.

Ali : okay then. Girls let start moving to shop.

All girls nodded and starts walking leaving AvNeil alone... Neil looks at avni..

Avni : are you going to cafe?

Neil : who said I'm going to cafe?

Avni : didn't you say that?

Neil : I was lying.

Avni : why?

Neil: because...

Avni : because?

Neil : avni leave all this naa... you have go help in shopping please..

Avni : me? How can I help you?

Neil : yes you're going to help me.  I need to buy gift for neha as her birthday is coming up in two days. Will you help me?

Avni : neha birthday? I never knew that..

Neil : really.. I thought you would know as you both are close to each other.

Avni : we are ... are you planning something for her birthday?

Neil : yes but that will be secret for you because you might share it with her.

Avni :  won't you tell me.. am I your friend right.

Neil : no madam.. you can't use this trick as it won't work with me. I really can't share it because you will spill out to neha.. it's not about trust but I know neha. No matter how hard you try to keep secret with her but she will make you will spill everything so can't risk it.. I'm sorry for that.

Avni : it's okay. I can understand so what gift do you want to give her?

Neil : come with me I'll tell you about the gift but the surprise plan.

Avni :  that's okay to me. Let's go!

Neil smiles and guide her to the shop. He was walking ahead while she was behind him. As avni was walking behind she noticed his outfit that once again they were matching. She smiled thinking how their thoughts were same.

( Avni's outfit)

( Neil's outfit)

She was smiling to herself that didn't realise Neil was walking for more faster.. she couldn't catch up to his speed..

She stopped at one moment and got angry seeing him walking without feeling her presence behind him.. she wanted to shout but didn't knew why that didn't happen.. she stood there calmed herself down before yelling his name loudly..

Avni : neilllllll.. stop..

Neil who was in his land.. where was his land. Obviously his Avni's land.. but soon as he heard Avni's voice he stopped and turns around thinking her to be exact behind but got surprised seeing her so far behind him..

He rushed to her and looks at her..

Neil : avni why are you standing here?

Avni looI at her face thinking did he really ask why she was standing here.. she passed him look.

Neil : are you okay?

Avni : okay? Neil seriously... I can't even catch your speed and you continued walking with acknowledge my presence behind me.. don't you want me to join me? I can't walk faster like you.. at least think about you Neil..

Neil : I'm so sorry avni.. I didn't realise I was walking too fast.. I'm very sorry Avni...

Avni : hmm!

Neil : sorry.. this time I'll walk slow.. come..

He starts walking but stopped as he didn't felt her following him.. he turns back and saw her standing on same place..

Neil : are you angry with me? You will not come with me?

Avni : I have one condition.

Neil : what condition?

Avni : that you will hold my hand while walking. I can't trust you that you will not walk faster like last time. Will you agree to my condition then I'll come with you.. yes or no!

while Neil smiles at her.. he was more than happy to hold her hand and walks around the streets.

Neil : okay. Shall we go now!

Avni : yes.. first hold my hand.

Neil nodded his head and held her hand. Avni smiles and walks beside him holding his hand.

They reached to a shop was was filled with soft toys.. avni being excited over toys left his hand and ran to see the toys while Neil stood there shock but soon remembered how much avni loves toys.

He chuckles at her and walks to section to find gift for neha... he was looking for the gift when he felt someone standing behind him.. he turns and saw avni holding toy donkey in her hand.

Neil : avni you want to buy this donkey?

Avni : no.. I want to give this to someone..

Neil : someone? Who?

Avni : should I tell you?

Neil : why can't you tell me?

Avni :  I think I can tell you so listen.. I want to give this...... to.....

Neil : to....

While avni close to him and whispered in his ears..

Avni : you...

She immediately ran from there while Neil took time registered what avni just said.. soon as he got what avni meant he was shocked and was going to shout at her but as he looks up he didn't see her..

He sighed and smiles lightly and turned back to buy gift to neha...

He took good time to pick the gift for neha. He picks the gift up and starts moving to avni who was looking around the shop. He found her near teddy section and talking to child who was with her mother.

He stood there and admired of them. As he saw child going away from with her mother Neil walks to avni and taps her shoulder.

Avni got startled and turns around to see Neil. She sighed seeing him and stoop up.

Neil : what are you doing alone here?

Avni : I was talking to child.. she is so cute..

Neil : I saw that.. did you buy something for yourself?

Avni : I don't need anything. I was looking around only.

Neil: what if I say I want to buy something for you?

Avni : what will you buy for me?

Neil : see what you're holding in your hand?

She looks down and saw t her donkey toy.. she gave sheepish smile and looks at him.

Avni : sorry Neil.. I was joking there.. sorry this wasn't for you.. sorry.

Neil : I know but I found this cute why wouldn't you buy this.

Avni : are you serious?

Neil : yes. Come on you can take it. Gift for my side.

Avni : if you're insisting then I'll take it.

Neil : good girl and look what I have brought for neha.. is this good?

Neil showed her what he brought for neha.

Avni : this is beautiful and cute Neil.. she would love it..

Neil : you think so she will love it.

Avni : off course she will.. let's go and pay for this..

Neil nodded his head and both of them walks to cashier side and paid money for the gifts.

They moves to shop and Neil brought few more gifts for neha. Now they were in shop where avni was looked clothes for herself and her family.

While Neil was engrossed on his phone. He kept glancing at avni who was being picky choosing clothes. He chuckles seeing her dumping the clothes back.

He was distance away standing and watching her.  Shaking his head he looks around the shop when he found something which made him smile. He walks there and examined the dress carefully.

He imagined avni wearing this dress. He smiled on his thoughts and asked one of salesman for the price.

Neil : there any other colour expect this one?

Salesman: yes sir, what colour would you like to have?

Neil : Can I get in orange and blue please?

Salesman: sure sir! Please wait here for few minutes.

Neil nodded his head and stood there. Few minutes later the salesman comes back and gave it Neil.

Salesman : sir please make payment to cashier!

Neil nodded his head and thanked him. Neil went cashier and paid money for the dresses.

Neil comes back to avni where she was choosing clothes.

Neil : avni are you done with your shopping? If you don't mind then can you make it quicker please. I'm hungry.

Avni : give me few minutes. I'm almost done.

Neil : okay!

Avni quickly took the clothes she choose and turns looking at Neil.

Avni : let's go!

They moves to cashier and avni paid before Neil could give his card to shopkeeper. Neil didn't argue with her as he knows he won't be able to win from her...

After shopping walks to cafe to grab some food. Neil ordered sandwiches and cup of coffee for himself and avni.

He comes back and sat down giving avni sandwich and coffee.

Both while talking starts eating and sipping their coffee. They were eating when Neil's phone rang. Neil took his phone out and saw Ali calling him.

Neil picks the call.

Neil : hello Ali!

Ali : hey Neil, are you still a cafe?

Neil : yes! Where you all?

Ali : at restaurant having lunch. Why don't you join us? If you could can you call avni as she is not picking my call up.

Neil : don't worry about avni as she is with me. We will join shortly there.

Ali : okay then bye!

Neil : bye!

Neil keeps his down and saw avni looking at him.

Avni : what did Ali say?

Neil : our friends is in restaurant so Ali said us to join him. He called you too but your phone didn't reach him. Maybe your phone is on silent. Do you want wanna join them?

Avni : Ali called me.. you're right my phone is on silent. Why not I would like to join them but can we join them after finishing our food.

Neil nodded his head. They quickly  finished and stood up to leave the face.

They were walking on streets while Neil messaged Ali about the restaurant name..

Neil : this restaurant is near us.

Avni nodded her head and continued walking holding his hand.

They arrived at restaurant and noticed their friends sitting and chatting. They moves to them and sat down.

Avni : hey guys, how was your shopping?

Ali : hey avni.. shopping was dead boring.. I felt like I was locked in a room. What about you? Wait hold on you was Neil that means you didn't shop yet. Why didn't you come with us?

Ali continued his talk without stopping while others was gaping at him. Ali for moments stops and looks at everyone.

Ali : what happened guys? Why you looking at me like this?

Neil : seriously Ali can't you breath while talking. Who talks this much? You didn't even give time for avni to answer.

Ali : sorry.. I didn't realise.. avni now mind answering my questions?

Avni smiles at him.

Avni : who said I didn't shop. Off course I did. Neil was with me.

While others looks at each other expect Neil who took empty glass and poured water and starts sipping..

Vidyut:  okay guys after having your foods we will  roam around.

All agreed to vidyut. Others continued eating while AvNeil gave them company.

AvNeil and their friends were walking on streets when avni stops them.

Avni : guys stop..

All stops and looks at her..

Neil : why you stopped?

Avni : woh... I need to buy something... can I take girls with me?

Neil : girls with you? Whatever you need to buy I will come with you.

Avni : no I can't take you as I need to buy something which doesn't require you to come. Please Neil let me go with girls.

Neil : okay you can go with them but be near us. I mean me Ali and vidyut will wait for you all here..

Avni : why don't you guys shop for yourself? It will take hours maybe.

Ali : shop? No avni.. we will sit around. You shop without worrying about times.. right guys.

Both boys nodded their head while avni said okay and took girls with her who was confused but followed avni.

As girls left Ali and vidyut looks at Neil.

Vidyut : Neil shall we sit somewhere you will wait for your girl middle of street?

Neil got startled hearing the word your girl. He looks at vidyut.

Neil : my girl? What are you saying vidyut?

Ali : yes vidyut what are you saying?

Vidyut : what did I say? I think you heard something else... I only said are we going to stand middle of street.

Neil : no vidyut... I'm sure you said 'your girl'  what do you mean by that?

Vidyut : your girl? Did I say that?

Neil : yes you did!

Vidyut : no Neil  assumed this yourself. I didn't say anything like that.. Ali did you hear me saying that?

Ali shook his head no making Neil confuse.

Neil ( mind) didn't vidyut say 'your girl' then why is he lying to me? Does it mean they got hint about my feelings for avni.. oh shit if that's the case then they will  kill me... god you have to help me later on..

His thoughts was broken by Ali voice.

Ali : guys why are we still standing here? Let's go there..

He said pointing at small shop which had hairs and table outside of shop. Other two nodded their head and walks there while Neil was thinking about vidyut's words..

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