Ooohhoo!! Look who is here!!! Everybody clap for him! The saviour!!

Martin shouted to get the attention of every staff in the room as Sidharth entered. Everyone giggled seeing his drama and Sidharth rolled his eyes with a smirk.

Dramebaaz!

Sidharth murmured while patting on Martin's head.

Tho saahab heroine kaha hei, story ki??

Martin asked as they got into Sidharth's cabin. Sidharth ignored his question and sat on his chair, behind the oval black table. He straightened himself and took the file in front of him. In meantime, Martin sat in the one of the two chairs in front of the table after ensuring that the door is closed.

I asked something man!!

Martin said again while leaning on the table with full interest.

Sidharth stopped flipping the pages of the file and looked at Martin with a sigh.

What?? She is an ordinary girl, Martin. Who just wants to survive in this barbaric world.

Martin smirked.

Tho bechary types... Acha hei..

Sidharth closed the file and leaned back.

Martin, I'm sure about one thing that she isn't your type. Let her be out of your hit list.

Martin made an innocent pout and raised his hands in surrender.

Ok ok!! But take me there, when your going. Let me meet her once.

Sidharth folded his fist and placed on the file, while glaring at Martin.

Martin, What about the Molhotra's project? Is the design is ready ??

Martin could easily get that Sidharth was annoyed by now. He chuckled softly and nodded in agreement.

So, get it to in 15 minutes!

Yes sir!!

Martin saluted Sidharth to mock him and left the cabin.

As soon the Martin left, Sidharth got up from his seat in a jerk and moved walked across the room. He rubbed his temples, feeling irritated.

Where the hell, I have landed myself? Abb uski bodyguard bhi ban na padega kya?? Sidharth... What was the need od taking her to Lokesh uncle's place. I should have left her in some NGOs.. Waisa karta tho aaj iska tension na lena hota!!

Even though, Martin was the closest buddy of Sidharth, he clearly knew the weakness of him. Martin was known for his flings and one night stands. But, Sidharth had always made him to keep it out him closer ones. And here a new member was added to the list. She was never his closer one, but he had her responsibility now.

..

Martin along with Kritika and Vidhyut joined Sidharth in his cabin. Sidharth gave a warm smile to them.

Kritika came forward and hugged him tightly as possible for her, while Sidharth made a face and tried to get off her hold.

I really missed you Sid!!

She said still clinging onto him.

Sidharth made a fake smile and held her hands which were on his biceps and made her to leave him.

But I didn't miss you Kriti!

In a second the room filled with laughter of Martin and Vidhyut.

Kritika made an annoyed face and sat on the sofa.

Sidharth shook his head and sat beside her.

Kriti, I have told you a hundred times, that we are friends and Just Friends!! Nothing can happen beyond that, ok??

Kritika looked down sadly and whispered.

It's ok Sidharth, but I know, if one day, if you love someone, it will be me!!

Sidharth got up from there and moved towards the table where Vidhyut had arranged the design.

Move on Kriti! That will be better for you! I'm not made for this love and all.. I just love my work and my life!

Now everyone just focus!!

They all sat around the table and started discussing about the designs.

..

Sidharth took his phone from the side table while drinking coffee due to its constant ringing.

Haa Jaanki aunty boliye!

He said taking a sip of coffee.

Evening free hei tu??

Haa tho?

Tho aajana, hameim shopping keliye jaana hei!!

Sidharth smirked and leaned forward on his seat.

Shopping aur meim???  Ramu kaka kaha hei??

Arrey!! Hameim kya pata dha ki tu ladki leke aayega! Hum tho do buddhe log hei yaha, tho chutti dediya dha usse ek hafte keliye.. Abb gaav meim hoga wo!!

Sidharth closed his eyes and leaned back on his seat.

Teek hei!! Aajavunga!

Don't worry aunty, I will bring him.

Martin, who sat beside Sidharth shouted, so that Janaki could hear. Sidharth glared back at him as he ended the call.

Chill bro!! Just meet karungi usse!! Date pe dhodi na leke jaa raha hu teri behen ko!!

Sidharth spoke immediately.

Behen kaha se hei wo meri???

Martin chuckled and replied.

Tho bhabhi banata hu tera!!

Sidharth rolled his eyes.

Martin please keep her out of it!!

....

Shehnaaz followed behind Janaki who was hunting for kurtas for Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz was wearing an old kurta of Janaki. Lokesh and Sidharth sat in cafeteria of the mall, while Martin joined the ladies.

While taking his tea, Sidharth stole his glances at the shopping section. He didn't trusted Martin in ladies matter. He was sure that Shehnaaz was beautiful enough to attract Martin. Especially, In Janaki's kurti, she seemed to be more beautiful and mature.

Don't worry Sidharth! She knows to take care of herself! Nhi tho wo yaha tak pahuncthi nhi! She is brave enough!

Sidharth nodded with a fainted smile. He had forgotten the fact that she has survived almost 23 years without his help. He had met only a day before.

Half an hour later the ladies with Martin joined them with a lot of shopping bags.

Jaan, lagta hei saara paisa udhiaa li hei!! Kya kya kharida??

Lokesh tried to peep through the gap in the shopping bag, but Janaki patted on his hand and nodded in disagreement.

Don't do that! It's for Sana! Tumhare liye kuch bhi nhi liya hei!!

Lokesh made an angry face and looked away which made everyone chuckle.

Janaki controlled her laughter and forwarded the package in her hand to him.

Yeh lo!! Naya kurta hei! Wo bhi white!

Lokesh smiled widely and kissed her cheeks. Janaki blushed and looked down.

Bachche hei Lokesh.. Kya kar raha hei??

She whispered.

Lokesh laughted loudly.

Tho kya hua Jaan?? Inhem bhi pata hei na kaise yeh Bangali is madly in love with this Malayali!!

Shehnaaz sat there confused yet smiled as others were smiling.

...

They sat around the table outside the house after their dinner. Lokesh and Janaki had shawls wrapped around them, while Shehnaaz sat there rubbing her hands together as it was getting colder.

Martin spoke with a flirting smile.

Sana, tumheim inke love story pata hei??

Sidharth narrowed his eyes hearing the pet name that Martin kept for Shehnaaz. He feared of their closeness. She was naive to understand his intentions.

Nahi..

Shehnaaz replied awkwardly as she was confused whether they would be comfortable to share it or not.

The couples looked at each other and smiled.

Then, I will tell you.

Martin shifted closer to her, which made her a little uncomfortable. She moved back her chair away from him and more closer to Sidharth, which brought Sidharth back to peace.

Tum kyu batayega!! Hamari love story meim bataunga!!

Lokesh interrupted Martin and spoke.

Sana, kahani kuch aisa dha ki, meim professor dhe... Wo bhi English literature.. Aur yeh meri student. Kerala se literature ki sapne leke aayi dhi Delhi.. Phir kya mohabbat kar baiti apni professor se!!

Janaki opened her mouth wide and covered it with her hand.

Don't lie!! Tumne aake bola dha ki you love me!! Peeche peeche aaya dha meri!! Aur meim kar bhi kya sakti dhi.. Itna handsome professor jiske peeche saara college paagal dhe, aur wo mere peeche!!

Shehnaaz grinned widely hearing their love story. She was fully engrossed in that, that she didn't notice that she was holding on Sidharth's hand.

San.. Shehnaaz.. Mera haat!

Sidharth murmured coming near to her. She turned back immediately and took her hand from his.

Sorry.. Pata nhi chala!

She smiled innocently at him and he nodded happily.

It's ok!

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