Naina reaching office with Preeti left for their floors separately... Naina tried hard to keep herself get busy in the works assigned by Sameer but failed miserably... her mind was completely messed up with her newly developed feelings for Sameer and desperate to meet him soon... but even after talking to him twice she didn't get courage to ask when he will be back...

To keep her mind stable, she picked up her laptop and files & went inside his cabin... she sits in front of his seat imagining him around her... his intoxicating scent was filled in the cabin giving calm to her unsettle heart... she got the same comfort and solace whenever he is close to her... missing their cute lovable moments in cabin, finding peace in her heart she starts handling her work...

Kaun kehta hai waqt bohot tez hai

Kabhi kisi ka intzaar kar ke toh dekho...

In Mumbai...

Sameer was all lost in dreaming about Naina and their cute little talks... his continuous teasing to hide his feelings and her fake anger to hide her nervousness... his trance broke seeing Pandit entered to his room... seeing his tensed face Sameer asked, "now what happen... aise munh kyun bana rakha hai... lagta hai Preeti se phone par hi pit kar aaya hai..." he tried to cheer up his mood...

Pandit sits next to him with a dull face, "that's not a problem... uski toh aadat ho gayi hai but this time I am more worried about Naina"

Sameer's expressions turned instantly with a worried look, "why... what happen to her... is she fine... usey kuchh hua toh nahin" he picked up his mobile to call her immediately when Pandit hold his hand to stop.

Pandit replied in a low tone, "ya she is fine... seems so... but... I don't know how to explain" he stops suddenly feeling lack of words, how to explain his worries...

Taking a deep sigh, he said further, "I just got to know that Kamya is also in Mumbai... and coincidentally she also came at the same time when we came.... Isn't it quite obvious that everyone will assume we are together... might be Naina also feel hurt knowing this... aur hum usey kuchh bata kar bhi toh nahin aaye theek se... and all credit goes to you, idiot" he said sarcastically getting annoyed towards his weird behavior

Sameer asked calmly without any panic, "did Preeti told you this... Naina ne kuchh kaha kya usase..."

Pandit nodded his head, "nahin... I mean Naina ne kuchh khaas react toh nahin kiya Preeti ke saamne... tujhe pata hai voh kabhi kisi se kuchh nahin kehti, na shikayat karti hai... vaise aaj Preeti busy hai office mein toh jyaada baat bhi nahin huyi hamari... bas subah phone aaya tha toh puchh rahi thi ki kya hum log kamya ke saath hai... tu jaanta hai na Preeti Kamya ko bilkul pasand nahin karti... Naina se jyaada fiery reaction toh uska tha... badi mushkil se usey convince kiya hai ki aisi koi baat nahin... lekin pata nahin Naina kya soch rahi hai iss baare mein..." he told him all his conversation with Preeti about Kamya being in Mumbai

Sameer smiled patting his back, "tu chinta mat kar... mein jaanta hoon apni Naina ko... she trusts me... voh kabhi mujhpar yun doubt nahin karegi... haan pareshaan hogi kyunki akeli hai aur hum bata kar bhi nahin aaye par shaq kabhi nahin karegi.... maana hamare rishtey mein abhi bohot kuchh adhura hai par ek dusre par jo vishwas hai uske beech koi nahin aa sakta... kabhi bhi nahin... shuru mein jaroor maine galti ki thi us par doubt karke kyunki mein darrta tha iss rishtey ko apnane se... yakeen nahin tha ki yeh jimmedari mein nibha bhi paaunga ki nahin... par Naina alag hai, voh meri tarah kamjor nahin hai... usey rishtey nibhane aur unhein sambhalna donon aata hai... aur iss rishtey par vishwas karna toh usi ne mujhe sikhaya hai... bina kisi shaq aur sawaal ke"

Pandit smiled seeing his trust and confidence on Naina, "jab itna pyaar, vishwas, bharosa hai ek dusre par toh yeh jo thodi duriyaan bachi hai usey bhi jaldi khatam kar de na... kyun tadpa raha hai meri behen ko... kal phone par itni gussa thi ki agar saamne hoti toh pakka meri pitaayi lag jaati teri wajah se"

Sameer make a grumpy face, "apni behen ki chinta hai aur mera kya... mein bhi toh uske bina kitna akela hun yahaan, voh bhi sab teri wajah se... na tu Naina ki kasam deta aur na mein yahaan aata, usase dur... achchha hota agar Naina teri pitayi lagati toh... mein kaise yeh ek ek pal kaat raha hoon mera dil hi jaanta hai... kisi ko mere iss masoom se dil ki nahin padi... huh..."

Pandit laughed, "uske liye meri bahen hai na... tu uska dhyaan rakh aur voh tere iss naajuk se dil ka dhyaan rakhegi... after all isey hi toh kehte hai... perfect for each other..." he laughed cheering up his mood knowing how much he is missing her...

Sameer asked suddenly, "Pandit, mera ek kaam karega... please... tujhe bhi Naina ki kasam mana mat karna" he smiled naughtily seeing his annoyed look in turn... he smirks thinking, "ab dekhta hoon jo chuhiya mere wardrobe mein ghusi hai usey apne gale na lagaya toh... Mrs bahanebaaz"

Whole day Naina spend in office handling all pending job keeping herself busy... Preeti even forcedly took her out for lunch to divert her mind knowing how much she must be feeling alone... after morning call, Sameer didn't turn up to call her again... even not for the file which he instructed her to bring in office...

Naina keep the file in front of her eyes whole day smirking naughtily, "iss file ke bahane se hi phone kiya tha na... mujhe sab pata hai video call mein mujhe dekhna chahte the par qubool kar le toh Sadu Maheshwari ka arrogance kam nahin pad jaayega... ab mein bhi dekhti hoon kab yaad aati hai iss 3 saal purani file ki... dhang se bahana banana bhi nahin aata... bade aaye Mr Bahanebaaz"

In evening, Naina Preeti came back home early fully exhausted and tired... after getting freshen up, Naina bring her to show the small temple... Chinni too joined them and sooner she mingled up with Preeti too... they both teased Naina how Sameer always accompanied her to temple daily and their sweet moments in alone...

Coming back, Naina planned to cook food for Preeti by her own... she always wishes to invite Preeti at her house but never got the chance earlier... even after telling Preeti about her marriage with Sameer, she still feels hesitate that does she have any rights to call any guest at home... Kamya's forceful stay is already messing up their relation and knowing that soon she herself has to leave this house, she never get courage to call Preeti ever... but this time Sameer himself invite Preeti so that Naina should not feel alone without him...

Preeti extended her help but Naina denied, "pehli baar aaj tu meri guest hai toh saara khaana mein khud banaungi... aaj sab teri pasand ka banungi, I hope you will like it..."

Preeti smiled seeing her soft gesture and gets emotional as after her parents, she has no one who cares for her like family... but now days her closeness with Naina and Sameer giving her solace... and with Pandit she feels blessed to have him as a perfect life partner, who seems funny but really cares for her feelings...

To get rid of her emotional breakdown, missing him terribly, Naina again prepared so many dishes of his choice, making Preeti laughed on her, "yaar maana mein thodi foody hun par itna khaana kaun khayega.... I wish Pandit hota toh donon maje se itna tasty khaana khaate... vaise Sameer sir ke toh maje honge na... roj itna sab tasty khaana jo milta hai unko... voh bhi jab koi itane pyaar se bana kar khilaye... ek baat bata kabhi tu ne apne haath se unhein khaana khilaya hai ya unhone apne haath se tujhe" she asked naughtily to tease her again after hearing their little romantic moments from Chinni

Naina blushed memorizing how much he liked her food and always appreciate and demand more... even few times he himself feed her and last time when his finger was injured while helping her in kitchen, she also feed him... the best moments of her life...

Seeing her lost Preeti jerked her, "oye madam... naam lete hi sapno mein kho jaati ho... thoda toh control karo... mera soch, mein aur Pandit donon kitne bhukkad hai aur mujhe cooking bilkul pasand nahin... kitchen mein jaane ke naam se hi mujhe chakkar aa jaate hai"

Naina laughed hitting on her forehead, "haan toh tu kya mere bhai ko bhukha rakhegi... aadat daal le... vaise bhi Pandit ke toh dil, dimaag, har kahin ka raasta sirf pet se ho kar hi jaata hai..."

Preeti grinned widely, "toh tu hai na hamare saath... tere rehte koi bhukha kaise rah sakta hai... aur phir hamari ladaaiyaan suljhane ke liye bhi toh koi referee chahiye hoga na, kyunki hum donon hi bina khaane aur bina ladaai ke nahin rah sakte... so matter solve" she excitedly hugged her tightly

Naina's eyes brimmed with tears thinking, "I am sorry Preeti... mein chah kar bhi tumhare saath zindagi bhar nahin rah sakti... iss contract ke baad mujhe sab ko chhod kar yahaan se jaana hi hoga kyunki Sameerji ke paas rahkar unse dur rehna mujhse nahin ho payega... agar kismat ne humein alag kiya toh ek saath kai rishtey bikhar jayenge... mujhse mere Jeevan saathi ka saath, mera pehla aur aakhiri pyaar hi nahin, mera bada bhai aur meri dost jaisi behen bhi chhut jayenge... mein phir se ek baar akeli ho jaaungi"

Naina hid her pain and tears to let Preeti enjoy her stay with her fully... they enjoyed their fun cooking time and soon prepare so many dishes for their dinner party... coming back to their room Preeti gave an idea, "yaar maana aaj hum donon hi hai par kyun na kuchh different karein... lets plan a girl's night... I mean yahin balcony mein saara arrangement karte hai aur maje se party karnege... candle lights, dance, music, food and lastly movie... wow what a lovely combination..."

Naina laughed on her silly idea, "dekh le... kahin Pandit ko yeh na lage ki hamare beech kuchh hai... bechara behosh hi ho jayega... vaise bhi hamesha hum donon saath hote hai toh bhai ko vaise bhi tere saath jyaada time hi nahin mil paata"

Preeti too laughed to tease her, "Pandit ki chhod aur Sameer sir ki soch... voh toh jal bhun kar raakh ho jayenge tujhe mere saath yun dekh kar... kya maja aayega na... hum na unko apni pictures bhejenge ki dekho hum unke bina bhi enjoy kar sakte hai... after all girls can plan party better than boys... right"

Naina nodded and they quickly set up the table and candle all over the balcony... Preeti played soft music to enjoy... seeing all decoration Naina misses him more remembering how many times they both had their dinner at balcony... they spend beautiful moment here... even a day before he left for Mumbai, they spend till mid night here talking with each other... their heart-to-heart conversation...

Preeti makes her sit on swing and request, "Naina... please aaj koi gaana suna na... teri awaaz itani meethi hai ki man hi nahin bharta sune bina..."

Naina rolled her eyes showing fake anger, "achchha ji... isiliye na ki tu phir se video call karke sabko sunaye ya recording kar le... ab nahin phansane wali mein teri baaton mein... pichhli baar jo tu ne kiya abhi tak mujhe pareshaan kar rahe hai... roj mujhe saara din mera hi gaana sunate hai torture karne ke liye"

Preeti winked to her naughtily, "toh tu kaun sa kam hai... itane dinon se naam ke liye tadpa rahi hai na... ab hoon toh mein teri friend par iske liye unki thodi madad karna toh banta hai na... jaise tera bhai teri taraf vaise mein Sameer ki taraf... equal equal..."

Naina hit on her arm playfully, "jee nahin... tu sirf aur sirf meri taraf rahegi... samjhi... aur iss baar mein bilkul buddhu nahin banungi... ek aur mauka mil jayega mujhe torture karne ka... no ways"

Preeti laughed handing her phone, "arey nahin yaar... iss baar aisa kuchh nahin karungi... promise... vaise bhi subah ke baad Pandit ka phone hi nahin mil raha, pata nahin network issue hai ya kya... aur ab toh shayad Pandit ka phone bhi switch off hi hai toh baat karne ka koi chance hi nahin... if you don't trust me, le mein apna phone hi off kar deti hoon... theek hai... please ab toh suna de... ek gaana" she requests folding her hand with a cute innocent smile...

Naina smiled back keeping her hand down, "okay... par iss baar koi badmashi nahin chalegi... okay" she looked down at her own mobile, their picture and closed her eyes.... she sings missing their beautiful moments they spend together...

तेरे बिना ज़िन्दगी से कोई शिकवा तो नहीं,

शिकवा नहीं... शिकवा नहीं, शिकवा नहीं,

तेरे बिना ज़िन्दगी भी लेकिन ज़िन्दगी तो नहीं,

ज़िन्दगी नहीं ज़िन्दगी नहीं...

काश ऐसा हो तेरे क़दमों से, चुन के मंज़िल चलें.. और कहीं दूर कहीं...

तुम गर साथ हो मंज़िलों की कमी तो नहीं...

तेरे बिना ज़िन्दगी से कोई शिकवा तो नहीं...

जी में आता है, तेरे दामन में सर छुपा के हम रोते रहें, रोते रहें,

तेरी भी आँखों में आँसुओं की नमी तो नहीं....

तेरे बिना ज़िन्दगी से कोई शिकवा तो नहीं...

तुम जो कह दो तो आज की रात चाँद डूबेगा नहीं रात को रोक लो,

रात की बात है और ज़िन्दगी बाकी तो नहीं....

तेरे बिना ज़िन्दगी से कोई शिकवा तो नहीं....

A song truly depicting her situation... though she had made up her mind that they are not destined to stay together for lifetime but their increasing bonding and her intense love for him restraining her to leave him... now she can't even imagine a single moment of her life without him but feels so helpless... ever since she realize and feel his love for her, making it more difficult for her to remain firm on her resolution...

Tears had welled up from the corner of her eyes and she could feel the wind caressing her face, as it brought along the loneliness and emptiness...

Naina keep sitting there closing her eyes... tears keep rolling down on her cheeks missing him badly... few seconds passed she feels a soft touch on her cheek wiping her tears...

She opened her eyes seeing Sameer sitting in front of her... since morning she was hallucinating him around her... everywhere... she knew it's her illusion and the moment she will touch him he will again disappear, shattering her hopes to see him back

She lifts her hand slowly to touch and feel him but knowing it's her deception she lowered her hand feeling sad... she reluctantly stood to go inside when feel a soft grip on her wrist... she turned to see and realize it's not her dream... he is really there, right in front of her with his usual killing smile...

Before she realizes, Sameer pulled her suddenly, which made her twirl and fall into his laps... keeping his one hand holding her waist he wiped her tears from his thumbs... Naina still in daze keep looking at him without blinking her eyes... to feel it's not her dream she lifts her shivering fingers and touched his cheeks softly... a soft pleasant smile crept on her face with fresh tears flowing on her cheeks... she instantly clutched him into a tight hug wrapping her hand around his neck...

It was indeed a shock for him but with a soft smile on his face he too clutched her tightly in his embrace giving the comfort and calmness to her heart... caressing her back he tried to keep her sobs down...

Her voice broke while fresh tears flowed from her eyes feeling his touch... she said slowly within hiccups, "I missed you"

There's nothing in her mind nor her heart except to express her feelings and acceptance that how much she was missing him... even if he will make fun of her feeling, she will have no regrets to accept the truth and declare how much important he is in her life...

Sameer's breath hitched in his throat... he blinked hard several times to make sure he wasn't dreaming... he knew that she was missing him terribly but never expect her to confess right at the moment she saw him... even today she threw herself in his arms first time without any hesitation and admit her feeling openly...

Hearing some commotions from outside, Naina realize their position and tried to part away but didn't get moved out even an inch from his firm grip on her waist... Sameer release his clasp slightly making her move but didn't let her go away...

Naina parted looking down feeling shy of her sudden move... her fast breathing, her heaving chest, and her flushed cheeks showed him that she was as affected by his proximity as he was affected by hers... he lifted her face in his palms looking straight into her eyes giving a soft peck on her forehead... then to her eyes...

He brings his face closer to hers with his eyes glued on her lips... the soft wind played an unknown melody on their skin... she didn't know what to do but didn't able to make a move either under his intense gaze...

She heard his whisper making her shiver, "itni yaad aa rahi thi meri... you really missed me so much" there was a tease in his voice, and she was feeling shy yet comfortable in this position with him... he moved his one arm which was wrapped around her and put his hand on her hand which was on his chest...

He laced their fingers and moved them up to his lips and placed a soft kiss on her palm saying, "socha tha achanak aa kar tumhein surprise dunga par tumne toh mujhe hi surprise de diya... a beautiful, lovely surprise, bilkul tumhari tarah, jo aaj tak kisi ne nahin diya..." tucking a strand of hair behind her ear he gave a soft peck on her cheek, "thank you so much Naina... it really meant a lot for me"

Naina feeling extremely shy and nervous about to get up but he pulled her back... she said slowly hiding her nervousness, "please... koi aa jayega..."

He smiled teasing her more, "koi nahin aaya toh saari raat aise hi mere paas baith sakti ho... itane najdeek... meri baahon mein..." his husky tone gives shiver down to her spine...

Naina blushed to the deepest shade of crimson as his teasing were on its peak... she looked at his face hearing his laughter... his carefree laugh was like a music to her ears which she was missing badly...

Before she reacts, they heard Pandit calling from inside, "yaar ab khaana bhi khila do iss bhukhe insaan ko... pata nahin logon ka pet pyaar se kaise bharta hai..." he keeps ranting non-stop making them laugh both...

While laughing Sameer joining their forehead said slowly, "sach kahun toh bhukh toh mujhe bhi lagi thi par tumhein dekh kar hi gaayab ho gayi... par ab agar isey khaana nahin diya toh yeh mujhe kha jaayega..."

Naina laughed slowly straightening her back, "mein abhi khaana lagati hun... sorry voh mujhe dhyaan hi nahin raha aur..."

Sameer put his finger on her lips, "sorry tumhein nahin mujhe bolna chahiye... meri wajah se kitna pareshaan huyi ho tum... kaha nahin par mein jaanta hoon tumne yeh do din kaise kaate hai... I am sorry tumhein yun achanak chhod kar chala gaya, bina kuchh kahe... believe me tumhein hurt nahin karna chahta tha and promise agli baar jahaan bhi jaaunga tumhein saath lekar jaaunga... bas iss baar maaf kar do..." he said cutely holding his ear from one hand... she was indeed very angry from him but the way he apologized melts her heart instantly...

She smiled getting up from his lap replied, "ab sorry ka quota ho gaya ho toh khaane khaaye... ab toh mujhe bhi bhukh lag rahi hai..." she softly pulled his hand down making him smile too

Sameer asked surprisingly, "tumne abhi tak kyun nahin khaaya... office se toh bohot der pehle aa gayi thi... tumhein pata tha mein aane wala hun... you were waiting for me" he asked with an expectant look with a naughty smile... like the way she always understood his unspoken words, does she felt his presence too around her... are they really so close to each other...

Naina shook her head slowly looking into his eye, "pata toh nahin tha par laga shayad..." she run out inside hiding her blushed face, leaving him alone sitting in balcony smiling widely... stroking his fingers in his silky hairs he smiled looking at her retreating figure, "kabhi nahin socha tha ki meri zindagi mein bhi yeh din aayega... kisi apne ka saath, uski ek jhalak ka itni besabri se intzaar jaise uske bina saans lena bhi mushkil ho gaya ho... har voh ehsaas jo laga tha shayad mere dil mein hi nahin hai tumhare aane se mehsoos hone lage hai... kaash hum pehle mile hote toh hum donon ne jo zindagi ka yeh akelapan, yeh andhera nahin saha hota... par ab tum ho mere saath... har kami ko poora karne ke liye

Tumhare saath ne sirf sapne dekhna hi nahin sikhaya balki unhein poora karne ki himmat bhi di hai... tumhari bechaini tumhare dil ka sab haal batati hai ki kaise ek ek pal mere bina tumne kata hai, jaise maine... laga sadiyaan beet gayi ho tumhein dekhe aur tumhein dekhte hi dil ki saari bekraari khatam ho gayi... thank you so much Naina, meri zindagi mein aane ke liye, usey itna khubsurat banane ke liye... apne dil ka haal batane ke liye ki mein kya maayne rakhta hoon tumhare liye... voh sirf shabd nahin the tumhare dil ka aaina the jismein sirf meri tasveer hai... thanks chhote se iqraar ke liye that "I Missed YOU"

"Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart"

Hope You like their first confession💞 .... Next part very soon 😊

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