''Hey there handsome!'' Rolli threw her arms around the middle of  Dev. They had plans for camping and he was supposed pick her up from the college directly.

He smiled, ''ready to rock''

''Yes, I am excited.''She chirped like little girl all happy about spending time with him. He held his car door for her  as she slid like an elegant lady, whispering a small thanks. Together they drove off to the destination as she hit on the music singing along with songs. Dev smiled watching her shaking her body to the music. Her presence filled him with happiness, she kept teasing him making different seductive faces at him. He threw his head back and laughed, ''You are just a sample.''

''I can be a specimen if that makes you smile.'' She replied making his heart skip a beat. They had grown comfortable yet uncomfortable about sharing their real back grounds for same reasons. In a way the couple was thankful that none questioned other about their backgrounds. Dev knew, somewhere he will have to vanish from her life to fulfil his mother's revenge as his was his duty to fight what belonged to him.  

Dev's eyes again went to Rolli, she sat leaned on the seat her eyes closed enjoying the wind. He swallowed the dryness. He wanted to live all the moments with her too the fullest , his eyes turning to road again.

Rolli turned to him watching his face intently, she was in dilemma about when to disclose it to her family. She knew nothing about him yet trusted him, she silently prayed that her family gets rids of the enemies so she could be with him, oblivious that she had fallen for the enemy.

***

''Where did you mention she is?'' Vikram asked Rolli's chief security

''She has gone for camping with her friends.''

''Without you?'' He sounded mad

''We weren't informed. She just left a message on phone and now her phone is turned off.'' The security informed little hesitant. 

''That's an achievement for you right.'' He mocked. The other side was silent for a minute, ''Hukum, she left directly from her college. I think she changed or disguised herself this is why we missed.''

Vikram thought, Rolli wasn't reckless instead she was one of the most rule abiding member of the family. If she had decided to ditch her security it was bound to be for someone she trusted. Vikram moved to the window and stood staring out as light drizzle turned the glass opaque thinking of all she could trust more than him or the security. Nothing came up to his mind as the ones he knew weren't even close to her heart. She shielded her person life so beautifully that for her friends, she was a rich spoiled brat who needed constant support 

He regretted fighting her over the Suryagadh issue. He held himself responsible for her moving out and now being untraceable. Vikram cursed himself and decided to call all her friends one by one. He discovered that none were aware about her plans and this led him to a conclusion that there was someone he didn't knew.

Worried he racked his fingers through his hair pacing his room. He quickly picked his phone and decided to let his father know of the situation before anything dangerous occurs. As he scrolled through the numbers he stopped and swiped across Ananya's number . She was someone he knew he could vent his heart too.

''Hey there handsome! So finally you got some time for your A'' She teased

''I am sorry.''

''for what?''

''I shouldn't have been rude to Rolli. I have hurt her.''

Ananya smiled, ''She shouldn't have walked out like that.You are her brother and such things happen.''

''Not between us.'' He sounded guilty

''Vicky, what's wrong?'' He huffed and narrated everything. Ananya calmly absorbed the information parted and realised the Vikram was worried about her. She could understand the reason for the same. The danger he witnessed at Suryagadh and his mother's past made him feel responsible.

''Vicky, she is fine but leaving you uninformed is not the right thing.''

''Wait! You just said she is fine, how do you know?''

''She called me from a friend's number Vicky. Stop worrying so much.''

''She is alone with people I don't know. How can I stop worrying?''

''You know the answer Vikramjeet Singh Rathore. She is your sister, it isn't that easy to put her in trouble. And if you are still worried, you must be aware that you can't camp without a permit in UK. Is it so difficult for you to get the details.'' Ananya concluded

Vikram smiled, ''This is why I call you when in trouble.''

''I know. Stay happy son.'' Vikram knew his sister had a secret life and a secret friend.

'So do you' His conscious pricked. Shaking his head he decided to wait. Ananya was right, Rolli wasn't a fool to invite danger.

He decided to divert and move his attention to his girl, Sona. She had been pestering him about the gift for her upcoming 18th Birthday for sometime now. Though, it was still 2 months for the same. Sona had made it clear that she wanted her first kiss as a present. He had been laughing it off not sure if it was right but he knew Sona would coax him through her emotional blackmail, yet he wanted to be sure. He shook his head and that moment a message on his phone made his grin wide. 

***

Sona was elated to have the huge house to all by herself. Though, she had few dos and don't listed by Dev before leaving , she still had a lot that could be done without stepping out of the house. She quickly changed into a beautiful dress, did some touch-up and sat opposite to her laptop screen , ready to go online with Vikram.

''Hi!!!!' Sona chirped as Vikram's face came into view. he waved at her, ''You look happy.''

''Yes, because I am talking to you.'' her voice came excited

''lets meet then.'' he suggested

''I can't. My brother is out for 3 days and has warned me against going anywhere other than school.''

''Oh strange! My sister too is out, the only difference is I didn't get a chance to warn her.'' he replied with a shrug of his shoulders

Sona bit her lip, she understood their siblings were together but it wasn't the right on her part to break the news. She quickly lowered her eyes as Vikram was a brilliant reader of emotions, ''Are you shy or hiding something?'' His words made her snap up.

''NO! I just was planning to do a little fashion show, wanted to know if you are interested in watching it.'' 

He smiled, ''Go on sweet heart.'' She squealed running away and Vikram frowned watching a pile of dresses being thrown on the bed.

For a moment he blinked looking at the clothes not sure if he was ready or patient enough to go for so long but something about Sona got his so hooked that he was ready to everything which he would have considered silly otherwise.

Sona changed into a knee length dress and walked opposite to the screen throwing kisses at him. She then went inside and came out in a denim shorts making Vikram's jaw drop, he wanted to thank her brother for putting a strict condition on his sister.

Sona ran inside , she then walked out in a thigh slit dress with deep red colour on her lips. She posed exposing her well toned leg through the slit and her lips parted slightly making Vikram's throat go dry. She lifted her chin twirling on a leg almost slipping. He chuckled

After about 6-7 trials she came back to her place excited to know his feedback, ''How was it.''

''You looked beautiful.''

''yes!!'' she celebrate. ''Vikram, there is small fashion show I am participating in for a charity event. Will you come?''

''you don't have to ask. I will be there.'' Her smile lit up his heart. He was aware she was being grounded by rules for three days yet he had a strong urge to see her. ''Will you go out with me tonight?''

''Vikram, you know I can't. If any staff members gets to know, it would be a trouble.''

''No one will know. Trust me! I will drop you back safely. Just one hour.''

She thought for a moment. Sona could never go against Dev but idea of spending time with Vikram was too tempting. She took a moment before giving her nod, ''pick me up from Rachel's place. I will make an excuse of joint studies.'' He nodded before disconnecting.

***

Rolli was little disappointed on realising they weren't alone as Dev introduced her to some of his friends and their friends whom he had met just once or twice. There were three females of her age who seemed busy worrying about their skin and what they should apply in the night to stay safe of any kind of insect. She just smiled lowering her eyes when they met the grey eyes of a guy standing at a distance. Dev had her introduced to him but the way he looked at her made her skin crawl. Not that she was scared but she wasn't looking forward to breaking bones for next three days.

''What are you looking at?'' Dev asked sliding his arm around her small waist as she watched their tent with a smile.

''Someday we will set our little house like that.'' She replied happily. Dev watched her affectionately , not sure if that would ever happen but for now he was home. Pulling her closer, he pecked the side of her forehead deep. She leaned onto him, still watching the tent, ''Now please don't set up a kitchen there.''

''No way! I have no plans to burn it down.'' She replied with a giggle.

They gathered around the bonfire and shared little about each other. Rolli introduced herself as a daughter of a businessman and the most pampered girl for the family. Wherein Dev introduced himself as a normal guy and mentioned his brother and sister but not his parents.

In heart, they  knew they were lying to all but to each other that was the truth, they were glad that they finally knew more than names.

Rolli avoided drinking as she never liked or understood the reason for it. Her eyes again met with the grey leering ones and her fist started tightening. An arm went around her middle relaxing her next moment, ''he wouldn't dare, if he wishes to live.'' Dev whispered brushing his lips on her cheek and forehead.

She blushed but her mind differed on the punishment, she wanted the man to live as good as dead. Shaking her head she decided to focus on Dev, ''Can we go for a walk. Just you and me.''

Nodding he pulled her up to her feet walking away from the group. They smiled as the group cheered for them. Vikram walked Rolli a little deeper before halting around a small open area under the sky. He pulled her back to his front wrapping his arms around her and locking them with her slender ones, ''Look up.''

Rolli gasped staring at the numerous spluttered all over the sky, ''Wow!''

''I knew you would love it. I was so disappointed when it drizzled in the morning, I thought I won't be able to show you this.'' She watched him with a smile as his eyes admired the beauty above them.

''having you with me matters but I love it.''

''Do you believe that people who die live in stars? I wonder if my dad is looking down at me.''

Rolli blinked, ''I am sorry but you mentioned your dad few minutes back.''

''he is my step father . I shouldn't be saying this as he has been a great father figure to me. Yet wonder how it would have been to be with the man who bought me into this world. I don't have a single memory of him.''

She turned and hugged him tight, the pain in his voice reached her heart. He responded with a content sigh, holding her close to his chest.

A pair of gray eyes watched them not aware that he was too being watched.

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Next- Sona Vikram's outing. Dev shows his protective side for Rolli

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