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The next day had arrived sooner than I expected.
Everyone were in festive mood as various colourful decorations were done.
I couldn't help but smile myself at the look of the resort.
I drank the cinnamon flavoured chocolate shake and ate chocolate tiramisu.
I had my hair tied up in messy ponytail but I hardly cared.
Right now,Nikhil was sitting in front of me,reading newspaper.
He was drinking his black coffee and eating a bite out of my tiramisu.
I tried  to hit his prying hands but he used his other hand to cut the piece and mockingly ate it in front of me,as I fumed.
I glared at him when I spoke,"If you wanted to eat,you should have brought your own."
He swiped his finger across his lower lip where chocolate had its remnants and licked it off and smirked when he spoke,"Now,where's the fun in that?"
He winked while I rolled my eyes at him.
He went back to reading his newspaper until his eyes went wide and he appeared interested.
I asked him,"What's got you so interested?"
He looked at me and shook his head.
Leaning on my elbows,I said,"Come on.There must be something."
He seemed to chuckle before mimicking my action and he spoke,"You are right."
His breath fell on me. We stared at each other.
It was easy to get far away by just looking at his eyes.
His eyes were twinkling with excitement that I rarely noticed,so I couldn't help but ask,"So,what is it?"
Not breaking our stare,he leaned near my ear and said,"You will know it soon."
I blushed at our proximity when he stood up and ruffled my hair.
I murmured,"Jerk."
While he whistled his way out of the cafe.

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The evening was fast approaching.
To say,I was nervous was an understatement.
It somehow still felt unreal how me and Nikhil's dynamics had changed.
From me confessing to liking him to him surprising me is definitely a long exhausting moments for me.
Though I admit,Him surprising me was happily exhausting me.
You might ask why was I feeling exhausting when I should be happy?
Well,the answer is simple.
He interrupted me on Netflix and food date.
Yeah,I would have rolled my eyes too at that statement.
I was confused at the moment as I looked at the dresses I had brought.There was nothing too special.
Obviously I hadn't known about the turn of events.
I decide that it is emergency crisis and I dial Shyla's number.
She picks it up and answers,"Yo!What's up dude?"
I flinch at her high pitch and say,"Really Shyla?I mean really?"
She instead says,"You want me to be your date?How cute?!"
I remain silent before answering,"You guys had a fight?"
She laughed at high pitch again which made Me grimace as she said,"No shit Sherlock!Obviously."
I sighed as she heard the phone being snatched and her idiot brother answering,"She is not going on a date with you!I swear I will break your bones...."
I laughed at his threats and spoke,"Bhai,I wouldn't doubt that Shyla could do the same if you did try to take someone on a date."
Aarav remained confused before speaking,"Saira,why are you calling on your honeymoon?"
I answered sarcastically,"Because A giant gorilla wanted me to talk with a saintess."
Aarav shuffled awkwardly before saying,"Saintess is a word?"
I sighed and Said,"We both know,I made it up.Nevermind. Let me talk with Shyla."
Shyla took the phone and said,"So,what's up?"

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I was currently dressed in a frock that reached up to my knees.
The maroon lace dress with a waist belt was one of my favourites. I barely applied makeup and was busy listening to tunes of Classical song. It been so long since I had heard one.
I was humming the song when I heard the bell.I opened the door to see Nikhil standing.
He was dressed in button down shirt and his first two buttons were undone. Like me,he was dressed casually.
He was checking out his phone and adjusted his spectacles when he looked at me.
He gave me a glance before smiling,"Are your ready?"
I nodded and said,"Yep."
He kept his phone inside and closed the room and lead us out to the terrace.
As we walked together,I felt him lightly brush his fingers on mine.
I didn't know if it was conscious action or was it because of lack of space.But I remained silent to enjoy the feeling.
Soon enough ,we entered the elevator and waited for the 8th floor to arrive.
As we waited,Nikhil stood leaning opposite to me and spoke,"Have I told you?"
I tilt my head and look confused,"Told me what?"
He spoke looking intently at me,"That you look serene and beautiful?"
My cheeks seemed to be flaming as he looked lazily at me and smirked when he saw that I was blushing.
Still I managed to say,"Whatever.I was born beautiful."
He grinned and said,"I have no doubt on that."
I rolled my eyes at his cheesy attitude but nonetheless I enjoyed it.
As our floor arrived,we exited the elevator.
Our fingers brushed again and I turned to look that Nikhil was hesitant if he should hold my hand or not.
I didn't mind being forward.
I took his hand and wrapped my fingers around his.
He was surprised and his ears seemed to be red at my action.
How cute!
I made him blush.Someone give me a kit Kat.
Anyways we walked and I found myself gasping in surprise.
The terrace was arranged like a mini picnic.
There was a mat,the area was dimly lit and you could easily the stars(come on,we are on terrace,what do you expect?)
Nikhil awkwardly shuffled and asked,"Is it okay? I wanted to use candles and all but that would be inviting a fire."
I did not answer instead I wandered and looked around but amusement dancing in me.
After realising I hadn't answered him,I told him,"It's 9 on 9."
He looked relieved before he asked,"Why not 10 on 10?"
Deciding to tease,I went near him,stood on my toes.
He looked surprised again as I leaned near his ears and said,"It depends on turn of events."
He licked his lips and smiled at me.
Wow!He is smiling again.
He looked at the ring that shone on my finger and he took my hand and he kissed it.
My skin was burning I think.
But he didn't know the effect as he spoke,"I hope my mom will be happy.She cheekily told me at times to be honest,especially in a relationship."
His eyes looked distant.
I smiled sadly and I asked him,"What did she look like?"
He gave me a lopsided grin,"Like me."
I deadpanned at his expression.
He chuckled before saying,"She looked beautiful.Her face had scars of her own battles but her soul was what made her stand out."
I laced my fingers with him as he sighed and said,"I feel am I ruining the evening?"
I shake my head and say,"Well hearing about my real mother in law is not ruining the evening."
He smiled again.
He shook his head and said,"Come on,let's teach you something about constellation."
We stood close,looking up as he explained me about various constellations.I never knew he was so interested in this stuff.
I couldn't help but ask,"What other talents are you hiding,Nikhil?"
He said,"I can sing,I think."
I shrieked,"Really?"
He rubbed his neck and said,"I guess I can play guitar too?"
I squealed.
I immediately dialled reception number on my phone,"Hey,can you please send a guitar.Yeah?Thanks."
Nikhil glared at me and said,"What are you doing?"
Before I could say, an old man knocked,"Guitar anyone?"
I nodded and told thanks.
The old man looked at us,winked and said,"Enjoy your night."
I dragged Nikhil to sit on the mat and handed him a guitar.
His eyes widened and he spoke,"No...Its been too long."
I pleaded,"Please?"
He glared at me and said,"No."
I demanded,"Yes."
"No."
"Yes."
"No."
"Yes."
"No."
"You will not play guitar?"
"No."
I grinned at him as he realized,"You tricked me."
I stuck my tongue out at him childishly before saying,"Alright.I won't force you,but I would feel nice if you could play."
He sighed and said,"Okay."
I gave him a smile.
Finally I will hopefully witness his other side.