"Oh my! Kal already you guys will complete a month of togetherness" Vidushi squeals. I grin and Randhir pulls me closer and kisses the tip of my nose. He always does that! I love it.

"Bhai party" Parth says. "Bhai get lost" replies Randhir.

Vidushi, Parth, Randhir and me have come for a walk outside college after dinner. Just like the first day. So much has happened since then.

"Tujhe toh aisi girlfriend milni chahiye jo tujhe loot ke khaa jaaye" Randhir teases Parth and I see that Vidushi's expression saddens.

I just hate seeing her sad. What's wrong with Parth? Sometimes I see him gazing at Vidushi, with so much love in his eyes. I see that he cares a lot about her.

One week back when he found out that a moron was sending her cheap messages , he beat him into a pulp. Randhir, thank God, didn't know. The guy would surely be dead by now otherwise.

Randhir and Vidushi are in a heated argument. Again. These two are always fighting. "Waise Vidushi ka dance kisse dekhna hai? 6 saal ki Vidushi thumke lagati hui 'mai aayi hu U.P Bihar lootne' hahahah" Randhir does some weird girly moves while laughing out loud. I can't help but laugh at it too.

Vidushi's mouth drop opens and she glares at me and I try to suppress my laugh. Randhir is scanning his cell phone, searching for that video I guess.

Her cheeks turn pink when she glances at Parth but then she lunges at Randhir. "Don't you dare Bhai! You monster!"

Before she can attack him Randhir is on his feet running and Vidushi chases him calling him all sorts of names. Parth and me just stand there laughing.

We slowly start walking. Parth is my boyfriend's best friend and my best friend's crush and I never had a one on one conversation with him. Wow.

"Mai toh vo dance dekh ke rakhungi. Vidushi cute lag rahi hogi" I say and giggle. "Very cute" Parth agrees and sighs. We walk for a while. "Randhir bahot khush hai tumhare saath. Vo Sanaya ke situation ke baad... Puri duniya ka theka usi ne leke rakha hai." he says shaking his head and I smile. "I am very happy with him too" I say. "Love is a wonderful feeling" I murmer.

"Not for all" he says his voice wavering. Should I ask him about Vidushi. He must have nobody to talk to about her. But, I don't know him that well.

"I love Vidushi. I really do. I love her so much, it hurts" he confesses and I am startled by his words. I didn't expect him to say something like that without me asking. But i guess he has kept it all inside him for too long.

"I am just scared. She is my best friend's sister. What if this doesn't work out. Vidushi toh hate karegi hi mujhe aur saath me mera dost bhi. He is like my brother. It will be like betraying him." He says with a pained expression on his face.

"Parth ek baat bataau. Mai bhi mere best friend ke bhai ko date kar rahi hu. Vidushi was there for me even before Randhir. Our friendship is really strong. Aur agar mere aur Randhir ke beech kuch problem aati bhi hai toh I know Vidushi will be angry at me but.. our bond is not that weak ke aise hi toot jaaye.

Boys ke maamle me it's very different, I know. Aur Randhir toh bahot protective hai. I really appreciate your loyalty towards Randhir. But what about Vidushi? Does she deserve this pain? Uski galti kya hai? Bass yahi ke vo tumhare best friend ki behen hai? It's not fair to her. And this is just fate. You don't have a say in who you fall in love with. Toh isme kuch galat nahi hai.

Aur sabse jaruri baat Parth. Ye sochna hi kyu ke it will not work out. Think of it like you are Randhir's best friend and prove it to him that you are the best guy for his sister too. Ye bhi toh ho sakta hai ke Randhir willingly tum dono ko saath dekhna chaahe. Love is worth taking the risk. And Vidushi? She is worth everything in this world. You just have to stay positive and make this work.

Randhir toh kuch din gussa rahega bass. But Vidushi aur tum life time regret karoge. You know Vidushi ko khush bass tum kar sakte ho and nobody will love her more than you right? Then just prove it. If you love her enough, you will take the risk." I say and look up at him and he is processing all that I said.

Bahot hi lamba bhaashan ho gaya. I should become a lecturer.

I see Vidushi and Randhir near the gate. "I will take the risk. Vidushi is worth it" Parth suddenly says and I smile up at him. "Koi jaldi nahi hai. Take your time" I say and give him a smile. "Thank you Sanyukta." he says.

"Fine I'll buy you your favourite chocolate." Randhir says raising his hands in surrender. What? How did this happen? Vidushi ne baazi palat di! Vidushi should never be underestimated.

These two are twins afterall. Ek se badh kar ek. It's just in the Shekhawat genes I guess. Good looks and that confident personality. Vidushi grins triumphantly and Randhir rolls his eyes.

"Loser" I say smirking at Randhir. "Kya kaha tumne?" Randhir glares at me. "Loser loser loser loser lo.. umph!" My words are cut when Randhir's lips come down on me and he kisses me grabbing my face. My eyes widen for a second but then i give up to his kiss. Oh boy his kisses are so toxic. Parth clears his throat and Randhir pulls away. Huh?

"Urgh.. Bhai aap afterall mere bhai ho. Ajeeb lagta hai ye sab dekhna. Gosh go to your room" Vidushi mutters but I am just in a daze to react to anything else. We have kissed many times but each time I get that spark and current which leaves me awestruck.

"Kya kaha tumne??" Randhir asks his eyes never leaving mine. "Huh?" is my only reply and Randhir smirks. "Now I feel like a winner" Randhir says. What? What is he talking about?? Vidushi hits me hard on my arm and that's when I come back to planet Earth.

Oh damn that bastard. I just gape at him and he walks away with Parth. Such a tease he is!!

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"You need to tell me what's wrong Sanyukta" Randhir demands. "Mai ek hafte se puch puch ke thak gaya but aaj toh atleast brighten up your mood" he says running his hand down his face, exasperated.

"Mera mood nahi hai Randhir. I know it's been 3 months and you want to celebrate but I am not in the mood of celebrating. Kitni baar bolu?" I snap at him and he clenches his jaw.

"Kyu?"

"Because exactly 15 years back on this day my mom dad left me.. forever" I shout at him but the last word is merely a whisper. I quickly turn away to hide my tears. In an instant I am in Randhir's arm. "Shit baby am so sorry. Really sorry" he embraces me tightly from behind, his chin on my shoulder. He keeps saying sorry.

"No I am sorry. Tumhe toh pata bhi nahi tha. I just shouted at you like an idiot" I apologize and sit on the bed. "Tum roz puch rahe ho ek hafte se kya problem hai and mai bass.. am sorry. I hate this time of the year. Especially today" he sits beside me and I place my head on his shoulder. He runs his finger up and down my arm in a soothing manner.

He made me promise that I should always talk to him and share my problems. He deserves to know it all.

"You know that my parents.. d.. died in the car accident. Mai bhi thi backseat pe but mai bach gayi. Aur hamesha.. har saal.. mujhe sapna aata hai raat ko about the accident. I feel like I am experiencing it all over again. Mai back seat pe baithi hu, playing with my barbie. Aur papa, papa gaana gaa rahe hai mummy ke liye jo radio pe play ho raha hai. Mummy unhe chidhaa rahi hai ke unki aawaz mendhak ki tarah hai. Masti mazak chal raha hai.

Aur fir.. fir.. achanak vo.. t.. tempo" I close my eyes shut and cry my heart out in Randhir's chest.

He just holds me tightly and rubs my back kissing my hair repeatedly. "Har saal ye din mai daadi k saath soti hu. Raat ko achanak paseene me, rote hue, chilla ke uthti hu. I am scared Randhir. Aaj bhi aise hi hoga. Randhir mujhe darr lag raha hai" I say and the tears start flowing rapidly again.

"Shh.. Darrne ki koi baat nahi hai. Mai hu na" he says. "Umm I have an idea. I don't know if you will be comfortable with it. But.. um just one minute." He says unsurely and gets up and moves the table between our bed near the door and pushes his bed joining it with mine.

Oh.

I just stare at him. "Ermm.. ok I guess this was a bad idea.. I will just.." he gets up to move the bed back but I hold his hand. "I trust you" I say and he sighs in relief.

"But bass aaj ke liye ha Sanyukta. I know you are going to be addicted. And please kuch aisa waisa mat karna. Mai shareef banda hu" he says looking innocently at me and I giggle. Only he can make me laugh at such times.

I change and lay down wearing my pajamas and t-shirt. Randhir goes to change and I silently pray to God to keep that nightmare away. Randhir comes back in a while, wearing a white t-shirt and navy blue trousers and sleeps keeping some distance between us.

I keep tossing and turning in the darkness. How can I sleep with this fear. I am going to wake up crying and shouting if I close my eyes.

Suddenly Randhir's strong arm is around my waist and he pulls me back so that my back is pressed to his front. We are spooning. "Neend nhi aa rahi?" He asks pressing his nose in my hair and inhaling sharply. I shake my head feeling warm and cozy in his arms. "Ek story sunogi fir?" He asks and I turn to look at him and smile. He pulls me closer and begins.

"Bahot saal pehle ki baat hai. Ek bade se kingdom me ek Rajkumar rehta tha. Uska naam tha.. Dheer." I smile into his chest. "Vo Bahot paise wala tha aur arrogant tha. Kyu pata hai? Kyuki vo bahot bahot handsome and charming tha". Yes. Dheer is definitely Randhir.

"Vo kisi bhi ladki se baat karta na, vo ladki uske baato me aa jaati thi aur uski ho jaati thi. Par uska dil... Uska dil kaale rang ka tha. Ek baar uske kingdom me ek nayi ladki aayi rehne. Uska naam tha.. Yukti! Bahot khoobsurat aur pyaari thi vo. Aur uska dil ekdum saaf, white chamkeela tha.

Rajkumar ne socha ab isse bhi baat karke isko mere jhaanse me laaunga. Ye bhi meri ho jaayegi. But Yukti toh thi bahot ziddi aur sabse alag. Uspe Dheer ka koi asar nahi hua.

Lekin jab Dheer aur Yukti dost banne tab ek chamatkar hua jo kabhi nahi hua tha. Dheer ka Dil dheere dheere light hote gaya. Saaf hone laga uska dil.

Pehle Dheer Rajkumar hoke bhi dil se khokla tha. Uske zindgi me sab khushiyaan thi par uska dil kaala tha. Aur Yukti? Vo har chhoti chiz me khushiyaan dhundti thi aur sab ko khush rakhti thi. Uske paas bada kingdom nahi tha fir bhi ek bahot achha dil tha.

Yukti ne usse pyar karna sikhaya, dusro ke liye jeena sikhaya. Ye sikhaya ke jitni khushi kuch lene me milti hai usse kahi jyada khushi kuch dene me milti hai.

Dheer ko toh ho gaya pyaar. Fir kya? Ziddi Yukti ko bahot bahot manaaya. Apna pura dil saaf kiya. Aur finally Yukti ko bhi Dheer se pyaar ho gaya. Vo dono ki shaadi me pure kingdom ne jashn manaya and they lived happily ever after..."

Randhir finishes and my eyes fill with tears. I quickly blink them away and look up at him. I pull his face down and kiss him lovingly pouring all my feelings into that kiss. He is taken by surprise but he kisses me back, matching all my emotions. "Thanks Randhir. I love you so much" I whisper and he kisses my forehead.

I snuggle into the blanket with him and soon fall asleep. And guess what? I don't get any nightmare. Infact I dream about Prince Dheer, charming Yukti's parents like he charmed her. I dream about a big and happy family. I dream about my future with Randhir.

Nobody will ever take Randhir's place in my life. Never ever.

I will love him till my last breath.

I will love him forever.

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2137 words. Wheew! This was really long. And I didn't divide the chapter because i am not gonna post any chapter for the next 10-15 days. Exams!!!!!!! I need to study. Hope you guys understand.

Also, the next chapter will have a three years leap. All will be in their final year towards the end of college. Hmm.. nearing the end. Less than 10 chapters are left. Ok bye people.. miss me! ;)

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