Though they were apart physically, they were always in each other's thoughts and dreams. This new feeling is making Swara confused and she decided to avoid him but that would be very difficult as their new movie shooting will be started in a week.

After finishing the first day rituals, they both were ready for their first shot. It was a romantic scene where two hearts were meeting after several years. Their scene must start with an eye lock and end with a kiss.

Though they started to act hearing the word action from the director, they forgot all their surroundings and got busy looking at each other. Finally, when it was time for the kiss, the word cut made them come into this world. They both realized what they were going to do just before a few seconds and felt embarrassed. Though the director appreciated them for their acting (least did he know that they were living in that moment), they both left to their respective canvass without a word.

Sanskar to himself "what were you about to do Sanskar? You would have spoiled everything. What would she think about you? God, I need to propose her today at any cost. Come on Sanskar, you have to do this before you get carried away by your emotions and do something because of which she would hate you".

Swara to herself "It's not that this is the first time I am acting in such scenes, but every time I was just acting but today why was I living in that moment. What's happening with me? Oh god, please I don't want to get into any relationships".

She closed her eyes and tears started making their way out. It looked as if she was totally lost in her past but was brought back by a phone call and it was from Sanskar. After composing herself, she answered.

"Hello Swara, are you free in the evening?", came in Sanskar's voice.

"Ha Sanskar, but why?", asked Swara.

"I just wanted to go for a long drive, so thought to ask you as it would be really fun if you join me".

There was no reply from the other end as Swara was thinking whether she should agree or not.

"Swara, don't say no, I will drop you at your apartment before ten in the night", continued Sanskar praying to god that she should agree while she was still lost in the battle between her heart and the brain.

Heart: come on Swara, say yes, there's nothing wrong with going out with your best friend.

Brain: Best Friend? Swara, you have a friend now.

Heart: Ha, why not? You can trust him Swara.

Brain: wow Swara, great I thought you are here to fulfill your dreams, but it seems as if you are here to make friends.

Heart: Oh! come on Swara, don't think too much he is just asking you to accompany him and not for any date. Trust me and now say yes, he is waiting.

Her thoughts again broke by Sanskar's voice "Swara, are you there?"

"Ha Sanskar, I will come with you", agreed Swara making him the happiest person in the world at that moment.

Saying this she cut the call and went into the washroom to freshen up as she was fed up with the mixed emotions. They both completed their remaining shots for the day and left in Sanskar's car for a long drive for Swara but a date for Sanskar. On the way,

"You know what Sanskar, it has been ages since I went out like this. Thanks for taking me with you. Seriously this would be a great relaxation for us from all the work stress", said Swara looking out of the window enjoying the cool breeze.

They were going towards the outskirts of the city so there were trees on either side of the road and the weather was also very pleasant.

"Swara, if you don't mind can I ask you something?"

"Ha Sanskar, from when you started taking permission?"

"Well, I have indirectly asked you this question many times but still I didn't get any proper response, so, I am just worried how would you react", said Sanskar hesitantly.

"No problem ask me straight what you want to know", demanded Swara.

He looked at Swara who was looking strictly at him and then shifted his gaze onto the road.

"Swara, do you remember telling me that you are not interested in making friends? It has been almost a year we met but I don't know anything about you properly. Whenever I ask you about your childhood or about your college days, you just don't reply to anything. I mean don't you have a single friend in all these days? How is it possible? I mean..."

Swara cuts him in-between "Sanskar, is this topic necessary?"

"Swara, if you are not comfortable speaking about it, I don't want to force you. But if you trust me and you want to share anything about anyone or about anything, then just remember I am always there for you. You know what, the pain will reduce if you talk to your loved ones about it".

Swara took a deep breath and again started looking outside the window. Sanskar was also silent not knowing what to say.

"Sanskar, when the people you love the most leave you saying that you are unwanted then anyone will feel bad right? I too felt bad and then I decided that I will not let anyone get close to me because in the end they will also leave me alone and I will be left only with pain"

A lone tear escaped her eye which she wiped it away in a hurry as she didn't want Sanskar to notice it but which he already did.

"Swara, relax. Everyone won't be the same right?", he tried to console her.

"Ha Sanskar, there will be people like your family too. Seriously I must say you are very lucky to get an understanding dad, caring mom, loving sister-in-law and a friendly brother. But everyone can't get a family like you. There will be people like me who don't have anyone even to see whether I am alive or not. (she wiped all her tears) Never mind, I learned that if we love ourselves and live with ourselves, there won't be anyone to break your heart and I am happy how I am Sanskar. I don't want to change myself. And ha please don't get this topic again" (She looked towards him when he gave a tight smile and turned his face towards the road)

"By the way, why did you stop the car? I can't see any hotel or restaurant nearby?", asked Swara.

Sanskar smiled sheepishly "Actually, I forgot to check my fuel tank before we started. I think it's almost empty now".

"What? really Sanskar. The first thing you should do before going on a long drive is to check fuel level but you...forget it, now what will we do? I can't see anyone going this way even to ask for a lift. It is getting dark and the clouds started becoming black, I feel it might rain too", Swara started blabbering.

"Take a breath Swara, let me call my driver and ask him to get another car. You don't worry", saying it, Sanskar made a call and sent his location to his driver.

"The driver might arrive in an hour. I didn't realize when we came so far from the city".

"One hour", she exclaimed placing her hand on her tummy, "Sanskar I hungry".

"Wait let me see whether there are any petrol bunks or restaurants nearby in google" (He found a small hotel two kilometers away from there) "There is a small hotel Swara, but it is two kilometers away from here. As we can't see anyone coming this way, we have only two options, either wait for my diver to get a car or walk to that place".

"Hmmm, let's walk. It will be fun", said Swara getting down the car.

After going about one kilometer they heard thunders and soon it started raining. They both hurried to a nearby tree for shelter. It was raining heavily and was even getting difficult for that huge tree to protect these two from the raindrops.

"It's all because of me, if I wouldn't have asked for a hotel we would have been safely in the car. Now, what if we get cold? We have shooting tomorrow", said Swara being worried.

"It's okay Swara, don't you like rain?", asked Sanskar with a smile.

"I love it. You know what Sanskar I and my... (suddenly she stopped). In my childhood I used to dance in rain".

"Oh great! I too wanted to play but my mom never allowed me saying that I would get sick", said Sanskar.

"Ha that is also true... but if you want, now we can play". She put her hands out in the rain, waited for some time and then splashed the rainwater on Sanskar. Sanskar was shocked by her sudden action, but after wiping water from his face, he too did the same and they both started playing. In between Sanskar pulled her into the rain. She spread her hands on either side and started going round and round making Sanskar spellbound. He was just standing there admiring his lady love. Because of the continuous flow of water, the mud there became slippery and Swara was about to fall but Sanskar held her by the waist and made her stand properly.

Swara smiled "Sanskar, enough now, let's get under the tree...come"

(She tried pulling him by hand but instead, he pulled her towards him, for which she landed on his chest.

By now they were completely drenched, and their clothes were sticking to their bodies. Sanskar's hands found their way to her waist while Swara placed her hands on his shoulders. They both were looking into each other's eyes. Automatically, their bodies started swaying and they started dancing.

They were moving with the rhythm slowly. He twirled her around as she held his finger and then back hugged her keeping his hand on her waist. Both were lost in each other while Sanskar turned her towards him and leaned towards her, as she felt his hot breath near her lips, Swara just closed her eyes...But then Sanskar heard his phone ringtone followed by Swara's voice.)

"Sanskar...Sanskar (Swara snapped her fingers in front of his face) where were you lost? Your phone is ringing".

"I will answer", said Sanskar coming out of his dream world.

He answered the call and it was from his driver. He reached the place where they left their car but as he didn't find them there, he called Sanskar spoiling his beautiful dream. Sanskar again sent their location and cut the call. He prayed to God hoping this dream to come true.

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