I look at myself in the mirror and.. well I look good. I am wearing a romper which comes down till my mid-thigh. It's plain and simple. I paired it up with simple white flats. My tied my hair up in a high pony tail with some tendrils escaping, framing my face. Will Randhir be impressed? I hope so.

He had asked me to meet him in the basement at 5pm sharp. It's 5.05. With a final look in the mirror, I take my sling bag and go to the basement. People were staring at me, especially boys. I hope it's not because I look funny or something.

I scan the basement and I instantly spot Randhir at the far end. I take slow nervous steps towards him. He is leaning on a wall with one hand shoved in his pocket and the other one holding his phone. His eyes are glued to the screen so I take a moment to look at him. Like, really look at him.

He, as always, looks breathtaking. But today he looks even more breathtaking. If that is even possible. He is wearing a simple white t-shirt with a denim jacket, chinos and white sneakers. Damn, he doesn't even have to try! This is so not fair, God. Is there anything not perfect about him. As I close the distance, my heartbeats get faster.

Randhir realises my presence when I am a few steps away and looks up at me. I nervously take my steps forward fidgeting with the strap of my bag while Randhir is just gaping at me with his eyes and mouth wide open. Okay so that's a good reaction. I smile to myself and after a moment he blinks and clears his throat composing himself.

"Wow.. you look beautiful, Sanyukta" he whispers and steps forward to close the distance between us but doesn't make a move to touch me. He lifts his hand and tenderly pushes away a tendril behind my ear. I instantly close my eyes at his touch, craving for more. He then slides his hand in mine and entwines our fingers. I love the way my hand fits perfectly in his, like it's just meant to be there.

He leads me outside and I see Vishaad's jeep standing there. He opens the door for me and after I settle down he takes his seat.

He starts driving and I ask him again about the place where we are going but he gives me the same reply.

Okay fine! Surprise me then.

He turns on the music player and the sweet voice of Atif Aslam fills in. It's one of my favorite songs.

Baakhuda...

I can see Randhir glancing at me every now and then and I know that he is nervous whether I will like his surprise or not. But I am damn sure, whatever it will be, I am going to love it, as long as he is by my side.

After passing several small villages Randhir stops the jeep. The ride took around 30 minutes. It's quite here and we are surrounded by trees everywhere, but I can hear faint buzzing of people in the distance.

He opens the door for me and holds my hand. The noise starts becoming loud and I guess we are going to some crowded place. Randhir is nervous, so I give his hand a gentle squeeze and smile at him. He smiles back. Then he take a huge breath and says. "We are here".

The trees end and there is a big ground in front of me and... Oh my god! We are at a fair! But it's a big fair. Like a small amusement park. I look at Randhir and he is already staring at me.

"Oh god Randhir! Hum fair me jaayenge?" I ask unable to contain my excitement.

"Ermm.. tumhe kahi aur jaana hai toh we will go somewhere else" he says getting unsure.

"Obviously not! Come on let's go!" I say and start pulling him towards the entrance and I see him visibly relax.

Who doesn't love fairs? The rides and the games and all the junk food! All the best things in one place! I point towards the giant wheel. "Chalo Randhir!" I squeal and he grabs my hand and turns me.

"Waha baad me. Koi dusri ride me jaate hai" he says and I pout.

He chuckles and pinches my cheeks. "God.. you are just so cute. Now who is behaving like a child ha? You always accuse me of being one" he says and I don't know what to say so I give the best reply that I know. I stick out my tongue at him and he laughs harder this time.

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"You were totally scared" Randhir laughs at me.

"No I was not. 'You' were scared and screaming like a teenage girl" I reply.

"Ya, lie to yourself" he says and imitates the way I was screaming in the double shot ride by throwing his hands up in the air and shouting in a high pitched voice.

Okay I was scared but not that much. I am about to hit him when he suddenly grabs my wrist and pulls me towards him.

He is looking at me with awe and I am sure my expression matches his. "All your hair messed up like this and the colour in your cheeks, the twinkle in your eyes just.. makes you look so enticing. You. Are. So. Beautiful" he says running a finger down my cheek.

I suddenly realise that we are in the middle of a very crowded place so I take a step backwards and clear my throat. He just smiles. After a moment he suddenly grabs my hand and starts pulling me towards the mirror maze.

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"Jaane do Randhir" I tell him for the 10th time.

"Nahi. I know tumhe vo panda achha laga. I will win it for you" he says and aims to throw the ring over the cup again. He has been trying for the last 15 minutes.

He concentrates hard and I just want to hug him so hard for trying to win this game for me. The ring finally falls around a red cup and I squeal and throw my arms around Randhir. He hugs me back and lifts me up with just one arm around my waist and twirls. I throw my head back and laugh. He points towards the panda but the man shakes his head. "Vo panda blue section ka hai. Red section se choose karo".

Randhir groans but I quickly scan the red section. "Mujhe Pikachu chahiye" I point towards the soft toy and the man gives it to me.

"Are you sure? Mai wapas.." I cut off Randhir's sentence and say "Pikachu is better. Chalo Haunted house ab. I want to hear you scream like a girl again" I tease him and he rolls his eyes.

"Chalo chalo.. I call it the chipku house. Tum toh waha mujhse aise chipakne wali ho.." Randhir smirks.

"Puh-lease" I say and we hop towards the haunted house.

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"That skeleton really put his hand on my shoulder!" Randhir makes a disgusted face and I laugh harder. "Sach me!" He tries to convince me but I find it damn hilarious to even utter a word.

I am laughing like Navjot Singh Siddhu. We are sitting on a bench and having candy floss. We went to all the rides. All. Even that small train for kids. Yes, Randhir makes you do such stuff. We also had too much snacks. Burger, pakode, pastries and what not!

The rides were fun too. Especially tilt-a-whirl, break dance, double drop, terminator and ofcourse the haunted house. I smile to myself and I hear something click beside me. Sure enough Randhir is clicking a picture of mine. I protest and take away his phone. I decide to click a pic with him, a picture to permanently capture this day, this moment.

I ask an elderly woman to click our picture. We are in front of the giant wheel and Randhir casually pulls me closer by placing his arm around my shoulder and I lean onto him.

Click.

I take the phone from her while Randhir excuses himself to go to the washroom. I look at the picture.

Oh my god it's such a cute photo. We both are grinning like idiots. I am looking at the camera like a love struck fool with one hand on Randhir's chest. And Randhir.. Randhir has the same expression as mine. The only difference is that his eyes are fixed on me. He is looking down at me. Oh I love him so so much. This is the best picture ever.

Randhir comes back and before I say anything he starts leading me towards the giant wheel.

If Randhir was nervous before bringing me here, he is 10 times more nervous now. Is he scared of the giant wheel?

"Tumhe nahi chalna toh rehne do" I say.

"Nahi" he says quickly. "Nahi. I have to do this" he whispers.

What? I don't understand. The lady on the ticket counter when sees us, gives Randhir a big wide grin. It's not a flirty one. It's like she knows him. She gives him a small thumbs up and looks at me with adoration. Okay something is wrong. Maybe that's the way she is. I don't dwell on that thought and sit inside our cabin and Randhir sits in front of me after taking the tickets. Suprisingly, no more people are on the giant wheel, other than us.

Now I know why Randhir wanted to ride this later. It looks more beautiful at night. The tiny stars twinkling above and the tiny lights below us. We slowly reach the top, all the noise below getting faint and my mouth falls open at the view.

Beautiful.

I look at Randhir but he is just looking at me nervously. Suddenly all the lights go off below us and only the light from our small cabin is illuminating like we are in the spotlight.

I look at Randhir with confusion and he points a finger below on his right.

In all the darkness below, I can only see the light which the candles are illuminating to form three words

I

Love

You.

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Who wants a boyfriend like Randhir? Me!!!!!!!
The date and their small small moments.. liked it or no. And the love confession by Randhir... Whoaaa....!! The longest chapter till date.. hope you guys like it!