Here's the next part.....

Next morning...Naina woke up a bit late as she wasn't working today and have to leave tomorrow night for New York. She was going out with Sameer and later will be joined by Preeti and Rohan in the evening for the movie and had dinner plans which will include Vivek, Vishakha and Deepika as well. Her entire day was packed for meeting all the people who is her family now. Vishakha and Vivek, never made her feel like a daughter in law. Initially after her Roka, she was a bit hesitant visiting them, as one reason being Dadi. But their love and assurance took her hesitation away.....and now she shared a great bond with them. She loved Deepika a lot, just like Sameer did.

She woke up and after getting done with her daily chores, she got dressed in a simple denim jeans and short crop top. She wore her favourite MK watch and few rings including her engagement ring, which she never removed. She sprayed her favourite perfume and left her hair open...as she remembered that Sameer once mentioned that he liked her open hair...she took her hand bag and went out taking her phone, when Sameer called her that he's waiting downstairs for her.....

When she reached downstairs, she found him waiting for her inside his car. He was dressed in a plain polo t-shirt and a jacket along with denim. He looked as handsome as always....As he saw her he came out to open the door for her...he's always been a true gentleman....she smiled at him and settled in the passenger seat....he went around and settled on the driving seat...and started driving....

Once they settled, he asked...

Sameer: Achha batao kahan jana h?

Naina: Kahin b....aapki koi favorite jagah h?

Sameer: Nii....is sheher ne mujhe aisa kuchh nii dia jo yahan meri koi b favorite jagah ho....

Naina: Sameer us raat jb aap mujhe Mumbai mei hilltop leke gye the....to aapne kaha tha naa ki us jagah se aapke sukoon aur dard ka rishta h.....aur mere saath wahan jaake aap achhi yaadein banana chahte hain...to aaj b hum aisi hi kisi jagah jayenge......aur achhi yaadein banayenge.....

He looked at her.....her lips adored a warm smile, a smile of care, of assurance.....and he too smiled unknowingly and started driving.....He took her to a graden, and she recognized the place, it was somewhere near to the Somani house.....she looked at him puzzled, and he just parked the car and gestured her to come out.....

Once out, they entered the garden and Sameer holding her hand directed her towards a bench....both sat there silently.....after a few moments, Sameer continued...

Sameer: Tum ye to smjh hu gyi hogi...ki hum ghar k aas paas h.....

She found him looking at her and she just nodded....

Sameer: Actually ye garden ghr se do gali dur h...jb b Mai Delhi aata tha....to pehle aisa kabhi nii hua...when I didn't cry or got scolded by someone or the other.....aur jb b aisa kuchh hota Mai bhaag k yahan aa jata....akela baitha rehta.....bahot baar roya aur kitni hi baar bas gussa krta raha....

She could see through him...as if he was a mirror....they both were a reflection of each other's pain and also their insecurities....whoever earlier said that they were perfect and can help each other....were definitely right about it....

Sameer: Lekin aaj tumhaare saath yahan aake bahot relieved feel krra hun....har dard kam lg raa h.....

She smiled...they both sat there soaking in the warmth of the last of winters....the warm sun with cool breeze....was indeed really blissful....just then a football hit near Sameer's feet....and they saw a few kids, who came running towards them....

Kid1: Bhaiya sorry...please humaari ball wapas de do naa...

Naina thought of something and picked up the ball before Sameer could return it to them...

Naina: Theek h lekin Ek shart p...

Kids: Kya shart?

Naina: Ki hum b tumhaare saath khelenge...bolo manzoor?

Sameer looked at Naina....like what she was up to...and the kids also looked at each other....when Naina again said...

Naina: Jldi bolo...nii to Mai ye lekr jaa rii hun...

Kids: Nii....hum aapko b khilayenge....

Naina: Good..to let's have a match...

Kid: Lekin aap bade ho hum haar jayenge....

Naina: Nii haaroge....let's play girls vs boys....

All agreed and started running to the open area of the ground...but Sameer stood at his place...not taking even a step further....Naina saw him like this...and again came back to call him....she held his hand and dragged him behind her.....he went and after a few moments of hesitation, he joined the game wholeheartedly and enjoyed like anything....playing with the kids, he also became a kid himself.....which he couldn't be in his own childhood.....he was happy and ecstatic about it..and Naina was happy that her plan was successful.....

When they were coming back.....from the garden...he was totally drenched in sweat...his silky hair stuck on his forehead...but still the glow on his face...the happiness in his eyes was totally evident....

Sameer: Naina...aaj naa bahot maza aaya...I really enjoyed a lot.....I can't even tell uhh ki maine aaj kitna enjoy kia...itna to shayad apne bachpan mei b nii kia tha.....thank u....thank u....thank u so much....

Naina: Are...khud ka rule khud hi bhool gye...

Sameer: Achha ab chalo kuchh khaate h..then will go for some shopping...Tum engagement k baad pehli baar Mama Mami se milogi...let's buy gifts for everyone...Neel aur Pranu ko b achha lagega....

Naina: Ok...and I think Shlok k liye b kuchh le lenge...

Sameer: Of course....ye to obvious h...

They both went to have lunch...but Sameer noticed, when Naina spoke about Shlok....she again became a bit sad and anxious....he said in his mind....

Sameer: (in mind) Naina Tum kabhi akeli nii hogi....I'll always be there by your side.....hamesha....tumhe kisi b problem mei akela nii chhodunga...I promise you...aur aaj mera pyaar tumhaare liye aur badh gaya h...jaise Tum hamesha mere saath hoti ho...Mai b hamesha tumhara saath dunga...

They reached a mall and went to the food court first to have lunch....after lunch they spent some time...shopping for everyone, she'll be meeting. She has even informed her best friend Amanpreet about her visit to the states...and her friend was all ready to spend at least one whole day with her....

In the evening they met Preehan and went for a nice comedy movie....and later went for dinner....with Vishakha, Vivek and Deepika. They all had a great family time and before leaving Vishakha and Vivek gave her a long list of instructions. Even Preeti was not ready to let her go alone, as she was scared about how Naina will be able to handle herself, if something goes wrong there. But even she had no other option...and reluctantly she agreed as even she knew it was important for Naina...and also Sameer had assured her that he's with her always...and won't let anyone or anything hurt her.....ever....

At night, Sameer came to drop her home and went with her to her house, to spend some time....he wanted to spend maximum time with her as she was leaving next night, and her flight was for 13 hours....so until she reaches there.....he won't be even able to speak to her.... Sameer again asked her to make his favorite coffee which she happily complied.....taking a mug of coffee each, they both were sitting, when Sameer out of the blue spoke...

Sameer: Naina...Tumhaari meeting kb h?

Naina: Sameer mai Friday morning pahaunch paungi...to weekend ghr p hi rest krungi....Monday ko meeting....if Ek baar mei hi maan gye to theek nii to shayad Ek do meeting aur krni padegi....uske baad next weekend milungi Chachi se....aur Aman ko b milna h....sbke office hain...to holidays k din hi mil skti hun....Wahan aur kuchh to hai nii krne ko....Mami apni shopping yahin aake krengi.....aur mujhe kuchh cheezein leni h....to I might go shopping...Ek do din akele and then Aman k saath jaungi......

Sameer: Ohh ok...lekin tumhe kya shopping krni h?

Naina: Uhi..kuchh specific nii.....Sbke liye kuchh gifts....mujhe aadat h....jb b kahin jaati thi to ghar p sbke liye souvenirs laati thi....aur ab to meri family aur b badi ho gyi h....to shopping to bnti h naa....

Sameer: Hahahhaha poori pgll ho tum....itni shopping kon krta h...vo b khud k liye nii balki baaki sbke kiye...

Naina pouted at him...

Naina: Haan to kya hua? Shopping krne se mtlb h...kisi k liye b kro...kya fark padta h.....

He pulled her cheeks lovingly....and she too smiled....

Sameer: Shopping ka naam lete hi tum itni khush ho jaati ho.....buddhu....

Naina: (pouting) isme kya buddhu......aapko pata h naa.....mujhe kitna achha lagta h shopping krna......

Sameer: Jaanta hun.....aur tum kabhi mt badalna....(thinking) tumhaari inhi baaton p to dil aa gaya h mera......

They both kept talking with each other and then Sameer left later at night to come with Preehan in the morning itself. Naina did her last moment packing and then slept. This was the first time, she wasn't happy about travelling. She would definitely miss Sameer....even if he was in Mumbai....he made sure that she would never feel his absence......but now they'll be thousands of miles away....different time zones.......different countries.....but still it was a matter of just 15 days, and after a month they'll be together forever bound by a holy bond of matrimony.....

Next morning all came to her place and the whole day went by in a jiffy....Sameer was really sad...as just some time ago he had realised his love for Naina and badly wanted to tell her...but that's when she mentioned about going to New York and since he's promised to always support her....he agreed and also made others agree for her New York trip. He was the most perfect and ideal life partner a girl could ask for.....

They had an  early dinner...Naina was not in a mood to eat anything, but still ate on Sameer's insistence.....Preehan also decided to go drop her at the airport...Sameer was to leave for Mumbai that night itself.....Sameer and Naina left in a separate car whereas Preehan followed them in another.....Vishakha and Vivek too wanted to come but Dadi was coming back home in the evening and they didn't wanted to tell her anything about it.

Naina kept holding his hand, but couldn't speak anything.....Even Sameer was in the same state of mind....but still he wanted to keep hearing her voice and talk with her until they are together......

Sameer: Naina...

Naina: Hmm

Sameer: Tum dekhna 15 days kitni Jldi nikal jayenge....aur haan Tum akele jaa rii ho...lekin apna dhyaan rkhna....please.....aur Haan mujhe call krti rehna....time zone k chakkar mei ye naa ho ki Tum call hi naa kro...smjhi...aur khana time p khana...

Naina: Haan aap tension mt lijiye....aur Sameer aap jb b free ho please call kijiyega....Kyunki agar Maine call kia aur aap busy huye to?

Sameer: Aisa kabhi nii hoga...naa aaj aur naa hi future mei....tumhaare liye mere pass hamesha time hoga....aaj b, kl b....aur aage aane waali poori life mei....

She looked at him in awe and gratitude....he gently pressed her hand....they reached the airport and it was time for her to leave.....she met everyone...Preeti could hold no more and cried hugging her...

Preeti: (crying) Jldi aana bhn...I'll miss you...aur koi b problem ho to turant call krna...theek h...aur dhyaan rakhna...

Naina: (sobbing) I'll miss u too....aur tu b dhyaan rakhna...Rohan se ldna mt...(chuckles)

Preeti also chuckled at this...and smiled with tears eyes...Rohan and Sameer also smiled at their bond...after Preeti, Rohan also gave her a side hug...

Rohan: Take care Bhabhi...

Naina: You too...

When he left her...Naina and Sameer looked at each other....Rohan went with Preeti to the other side saying they are gonna get some coffee.....as soon as they left....Sameer took her in a bone crushing hug....she stiffened for a second....but she too held him tightly....he kept murmuring the repeated instructions and kissing her forehead softly....she felt so blissful and contended....her heart always felt at peace...when she's in his arms......

After some time she went for luggage check in and security check....and then disappeared through the gates for immigration....Sameer kept looking at her retreating figure.....till she was out of his sight completely.....he sighed and bidding good bye to Preehan he too went towards his gate for departure....they tried to stop him as they knew he was really sad....but he didn't agree and went from there....Preehan also left for home.....

In the flight....Naina was sitting on her window seat...and kept looking outside...unlike other times, this flight journey somehow seemed longer...she had to wait for at least 2 hours to get her WiFi connection....and be able to text Sameer....she waited and also she knew that Sameer was traveling back to Mumbai....she tried to sleep to pass some time.....once she was awake....her WiFi connection was established and she texted Sameer...

As for Sameer...he was badly missing her....he wanted to confess his love for her before she leaves, but he wanted that moment to be really special....for her...for him...for both of them....a memory to cherish for life...he wasn't expecting to be able to talk to Naina before she reached New York....

When he reached home late night....everyone were already asleep...he went to his room and changed into his comfy clothes before going to bed. He was lying down but couldn't sleep. His phone suddenly beeped showing a WhatsApp notification. He took his phone to check as to who can text him so late at night...and was surprised to see a text from Naina....

Ghar pahaunch gye naa theek se?

                                                                         Haan...but tum kaise text krri ho?

I took their WiFi connection...

                                                                          Ok....Tum theek ho naa?

Haan....bilkul...aur aap?

                                                                          Haan...Tum soyi nii?

So gyi thi.....aap kyu nii soye?

                                                                      Thodi der pehle hi aaya isiliye....

Haan to ab rest kijiye naa....

                                                                     Haan bs leta hu...I'll sleep soon

Kl Office jayenge?

                                                                  Haan obviously....kyu?

Aise hi poochha...ab so jaiye...

                                                                Okk...Tum b so jao...and keep me updated

Ok....pakka...good night

                                                                Good night and take care....

He kept his phone back and now was finally able to sleep.....and Naina also slept peacefully.

She reached New York airport and after getting done with her immigration and other stuffs she came out and found her Mama waiting for her. He immediately hugged her and then both settled in the car and proceed towards home. He lived in Cherry hills, which was in South New Jersey. Her Mami was waiting eagerly for her at home. And since she's visited them a lot, her brother Neel, was very close to her since his childhood. He was really happy seeing his eldest sister after a really long time.....she settled down for some time talking with her family before going for a shower. She had already texted Sameer, so that he does not worry about her.....and promised to call him a bit later.....

The entire weekend went by in a flash for Naina...but for Sameer it was a bit difficult. Because it was a weekend, her Mama was home and even both her naughty cousins. She spent most of the time with them and even went out for shopping and stuffs. They all loved the gifts she and Sameer bought for them. She got a few stuffs of her choice for him. Nothing could be very expensive for him....she still knew he would like anything she'll buy for him and for him emotions have always mattered more than the price of the gifts...she called him everyday and made sure to give him appropriate time, but still the time difference and also her family's presence made it a bit difficult.

On Monday she met the writer and talked with him to give them the second chance and also told him about the reason for being late that day. And she also told him, that she's met him a few years ago......when he came for an event in Chennai and she was also there. He was impressed with her diligence and devotion towards her work......he agreed to give the company a chance for his upcoming novel....and he fixed up a meeting in the upcoming week to finalize everything, as he was busy with marketing events of his current book. She happily agreed as she was staying back for another week. After coming out of the office she thought of calling Sameer, but seeing the time in India she dropped the idea and sent him a text message...but to her surprise he was still awake and called her as soon as he got her text....

Samaina: Hello...

Both again smiled at the coincidence.....

Naina: Sameer...finally vo writer maan gaya...aapko pata h I'm feeling so light...as if koi bahot bada weight uth gaya ho mere dil p se....

Sameer: I knew it....ki tum kr logi....ab ye batao Aman se kb milna h?

Naina: Is weekend....Friday ko she took a leave....To Friday Saturday I'm staying at her place....

Sameer: That's great...aur Chachi se?

Naina: Sunday ko.....

Sameer: Good and don't worry Sb theek hi hoga...

Naina: Hmm I hope...aap soye kyu nii?

Sameer: tumhaari call ka wait krra tha...ab sounga....

Naina: Haan so jaiye...good night...

Sameer: good night.....

They both disconnected the call. Sameer was happy that Naina was finally able to do, what has been worrying her for past so many months....and Naina was also happy...but still, she was scared and worried about her Sunday's meeting with her chachi....she has already informed her chachi that she wanted to drop by to invite her for her wedding....and she too agreed saying that they'll be home itself on Sunday...

The entire week was fine overall....she spent her entire day with her Mami, giving her update about her marriage preparations...and also spoke with Sameer every now and then. On Friday morning, her mama dropped her at Aman's place and she assured him that she'll be back by Sunday evening with the driver Sameer had sent for her....

She was meeting Aman after almost two years...Aman stayed back in the states, when Naina left for London...she had been part of Naina's entire journey in the USA and even till date.....they both used to fight, but those were cute fights...teasing and pulling each other's leg and stuffs like that....they went to all their favorite places...to reminisce their old days...eating at their favorite places and shopping like crazy...as they used to do back in their college days........

On Sunday morning Naina took her leave from Aman's house and also taking a promise from Aman that she'll be coming for her wedding...which she happily agreed to as she has been waiting for her marriage for a really long time...not because Aman wanted to enjoy, but because she was a big time foodie....and Aman wanted to enjoy lots of tasty dishes in her best friend's wedding....they both bade good bye to each other...promising to meet soon.....

Naina reached her Chachi's house...but was still anxious....she hasn't even spoken to Sameer since yesterday evening as he said that he was a bit tired, which was equally surprising for her....as he never felt tired after working and never said no to talk with her.....and then even today, since morning she couldn't talk as he texted her that he had an important meeting and will talk to her after the meeting.....she was hell nervous...

Naina: (murmuring) kahan h aap Sameer....mujhe bahot darr lg raa h ki pta nii kya hoga....aap b kl se gayab h...hamesha bolte hain ki kabhi mujhe kisi problem mei akela nii chhodenge...ab kahan h aap...I really need you....

Saying this she closed her eyes....when suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder....she turned and was shocked beyond words....there stood Sameer...with a warm and assuring smile...

Sameer: Maine kaha tha naa...ki kabhi kisi problem mei akela nii chhodunga...to dekho aa gaya....tumhaare paas....tumhaari problem ko tumhaare saath milke face krne....bola tha naa I'll always be by your side....

She kept looking at him dumbfounded......he was here....he was actually here....Sameer was here....Her Sameer....he came for her.....