Next day both entered the office at the same time. Without wasting time, both passed a smile at each other. Both were surprised by the sudden change, but felt light as everything was back to normal. Both didn't wanted to push it ahead.

Late night he had decided to be friendly with her, so that he would feel less awkward around her. Otherwise he felt like a stranger sometimes, when she avoided him. He wanted everything at place.

Aunty bol rahi dhi ki tu gloomy dhi yesterday?

Shehnaaz was surprised by the sudden interrogation. She scolded her self in her mind for behaving like that.

Ooh.. Aisa kuch nhi... Bass dhoda headache dhi.

Ok.

He nodded. They both walked together into the office and stopped at the midway, where their paths were going to divert. They both smiled at each other and waited for other one to speak.

Waise kal ka food bahut tasty dha.. Tune kaha se seekha yeh sab??

Her smile grew wider. The thought that he remembered it till now made her more excited.

YouTube se!

Acha!! Tho aaj kya hei?

He felt so happy seeing that genuine smile back on her face.

Wo tho lunch ko dekhlena.

She winked at him and walked away giggling. He shook his head and smiled.
...

Lokesh, aaj evening hum movie keliye jaayenge?

Janaki declared giving a head massage for Lokesh.

Kyon?

He raised his head and looked at her.

Sana bahut dukhi lag rahi dhi kal.. So aaj I want to make her happy. You know she loves movies.

She said pressing her fingers through his hair.

Hmm.. Konsi jaaye?

Comedy of course!!

She said glaring at him.

Jaan, ek achi si love story chal rahi hei Central Theatres pe. Wo dekhte hei na!!

He pleaded.

No way!! Tumhare type ki movie meri aur Sana ki sar ke upar se jaate hei. Hum dono ki favourite comedy hei aur wahi dekhenge.

He knew there was no use of arguing further. Nowadays, her every likes and dislikes matched Shehnaaz's. May she cared more about her likes and dislikes.

I will call Sidharth too.

She took out the phone as it was stricking 5 in the evening.

Lokesh laughed loudly which made her to glare at him.

Jaan.. Usko action ke alawa kuch pasand hi nhi aata.. He won't come.

Dekhte hei!

She said challenging him.

..

Sidharth got the call from Janaki and he agreed to her plan in one go. He didn't think much as he heard that all them were going for a movie. He hurriedly got out of his cabin, so that he didn't miss to pick her up with him.

He was on time, as she was about to join Martin in his car.

Shehaaz, stop! Actually, I coming to meet uncle and aunty. So, you can join me.

He said loudly to catch her attention from a distance. He sounded a little desperate as he just wanted to make her stay with him.

Everyone stood there turned to him with a frown. He just passed an awkward smile at them. Martin controlled his laughter and gustered Shehnaaz to leave with Sidharth.

Shehnaaz nodded at him awkwardly and got into the passenger seat. Sidharth sighed in relief and closed the door. Martin stood near his car abd waved his hand to Shehnaaz with a wink. He hadn't left any chance to tease her, when it came to Sidharth. Shehnaaz rolled her eyes and tried to hide her blush.

The closeness of Martin and Shehnaaz was getting on his nerves now. How dare he to wink at her? Sidharth had warned him a lot of times to stay away from her. But, nothing like that was happening.

The drive was silent for a few minutes, but he broke it as he couldn't handle it more.

Shehnaaz, are you both really close?

He asked still keeping his eyes on the road.

Haa.. Kon??

She looked at in confusion.

You and Martin.

She smiled immediately. He was one of the good friends she had made in Pune.

Yes.. He is a very good friend of mine.

He felt a pinch on his heart.

Ooh.

This was only he could say.

May I ask you something?

She asked which made him surprised. She has improved a lot.

Wow.. English and all..

Wo tho Martin ki wajah se hei.. He helps me a lot.

She said giggling.

Again.. His heart felt the same. Martin!!

He wanted to punch on his face now.

Sidharth chose to say silent.

Poochu??

She asked again.

Haa.. You can ask.

He said emotionless. He just need to reach the destination fast. He can't hear more prises of Martin from her.

You and Martin were college friends na?

She asked excitedly as he gave her permission. But, she had no clue what she was doing to him.

He just nodded grinding his teeth.

Tanu told that he had a girlfriend for almost 6 years and they broke up last year. Do you know her?

She was definitely testing his patience.

Miss Shehnaaz, Don't you think it's his personal matter and you should discuss with him?

He said frustrated.

Arrey! Meine poocha usse.. Lekin usne kuch bataya hi nhi.. Phir bola ki jaake apn.. Aah Sidharth se poochle.

Martin.. Martin.. Martin!! Doesn't this girl has something else to talk?
Hr took a right turn too fast that made her shake from her seat and thoughts.

Sidharth.. Dheere chalo na!! I am scared.

She said holding his hand immediately.

Sorry..

He apologized looking at the frightened face of her.

Tu sach meim darr gayi?

She glared at him immediately.

Tho darre ga hi na!! Aise kon drive karta hei!

She scolded him.

This time a big smile formed on his lips.

Tu smile kar raha hei!! Sidharth!!

He burst into laughter hearing her non stop complaints.

She fell silent. It was the first time she was seeing this man laughing whole heartily. He looked so beautiful!

Trying to control his laugh, he looked at her to see a peasant smile on her. She was no longer scolding him, she was just smiling looking at him.

He felt conscious immediately. The laughter disappeared in no time. It was again replaced with silence.

Shehnaaz turned towards the window  and grinned widely.

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