Hello all?

How are you guys doing?

It's been more than two years since I stopped writing. No particular reason, work is keeping me occupied however now I'm trying to get back at it. I swear I'm trying and if things go right, I promise this time I won't leave you guys hanging for the completion of this story.

As I was not into writing much, you might see some spelling and grammatical errors, you might also feel that the chapters are boring or the book is running on very slow pace but it's a request,for now please bear with me. I'm working on my writing, I'm trying to build the story again and soon it will be on track.

Till then, if you have any suggestions for improvements or if you have any scene that you want me to write or if you have anything to say please feel free to do so. Your suggestions will help me to become better.

That's it for today, I hope you enjoy the chapter.

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Kiara's POV :

"Are you trying to impress me?" Ritik asked playfully.

"I thought I had already done that." I replied boldly and saw a smile forming his lips.

"Ever since the day I first saw you." He said. With that he came forward and took my hand in his, we both walked towards the car. All the while I could feel Ritik's gaze on me however I didn't look at him.

"You are looking absolutely gorgeous."

His touch, his gaze already made it difficult for me to maintain my sanity, the compliment made it worse. I felt myself melting.

Gaining all the strength that I had in me, I thanked him and got settled inside the car.

"Are you sure your headache is fine now? We can go consult a doctor first if you want."

"No, I don't think there's a need to consult a doctor. I'm fine now." I lied. Ritik was going to say something however I had to change the topic and so I ended up asking him about the cheese cake.

"Where's the cheesecake?"

"Home." He replied. There was this smile on his face which clearly said that he was hiding something. I recalled our conversation and realised that he lied.

"You liar. You said you were outside, on the way to your home and so you can pick me up. So how is that cake at home?" I asked and saw him smile again.

"I didn't lie. I was actually outside our home." He answered. I could have argued but the way he said 'our home' made me forget everything.

Our home! Sounds so good. Just like how a girl's brain works, I actually imagined us living in our home chasing our kids, doings chores together and what not.

Stop it Kiara!

"I'm sorry." I stated however he just shook his head and took my hand in his.

"You don't have to be." He said giving a light kiss at the back of my hand. Forget butterflies, I nearly experienced the whole zoo in my stomach. I wonder if he would feel the same if I kissed his hand.

Our little moment didn't last much when I saw Aashika's name flash on the screen. Ritik received her call immediately, I tried to remove my hand from his but it failed, instead of letting go of my hand, ritik tightened his grip.

"Yes little sister."

"Where are you? Mom is asking for you. She said she saw you and now you have disappeared out of nowhere." Aashika's reply made me laugh and the good thing was that I was able to control it before she heard it. I don't want her to be upset.

"I had some work. Anyway, I'm on my way now. Will reach in ten minutes." He disconnected the call and again looked at me with those curious and love filled eyes.

"Don't look at me like that." I stated, looking everywhere but him.

"Like what?"

Like I'm the only person he wants to be with, like there is no one else like me.

"Nothing. Forget it." I replied, I was hoping this to be the end of this conversation but then I heard him apologize.

"Why would you say sorry? I didn't mean what I said. You can look at me. Look all you want. I said those lines because when you look at me, I feel this strange feeling where the butterflies don't stop playing a havoc inside me." I explained and saw him chuckle. He stopped the car aside and turned towards me.

Did I really say that? Why would I even dig a grave for myself?

"You are so cute and I love you." Ritik said and again gave a peck on my hand.

"I didn't say sorry for the way I look at you. I can't help myself, I'm smitten. However, I'm sorry for not being with you when you needed me the most."

We have talked about this already however he still thinks that he should have been with me. If we were on talking terms, I wouldn't have had to encounter that horrible night.

After Nia confessed her feelings infront of me, I wanted to stay away from Ritik. I always used to ignore him. Being the popular one, I had many many friends and to distract myself I used to hang out with them. One such person whom I considered as a good friend of mine was Yash. As our friendship grew, he started developing feelings for me and even confessed them. I was not ready for relationship and even he accepted that. I didn't think it would create any misunderstanding between us and so I continued to be friends with him.

For me, I have always been someone who was over-friendly. I didn't cared what people thought about me. I never distanced myself from Yash and I don't know why but he took my friendship in wrong way. We had our farewell party, when he tried to force himself on me. I was shocked, I struggled to escape but nothing was working. I even begged him however there was no effect on him. He kept saying how much he loves me and how badly he wants me to be with him. I thank my stars for the strength that I got as soon as I heard my phone ring, my ringtone called out the name of the person and the moment I heard Sameer's name, I kicked Yash with everything that I had in myself and saw him on the ground. The moment I opened the door, Sameer was standing infront of me. All I remember was, that I fell into his arms in unconscious state.

Yash was later dismissed from college. Not many people knew about this, some might have even forgot because it was the last day before our vacations began.

The reason why Ritik feels sorry is, because that day he saw me dancing with Yash. When we came face to face, he looked like he wants to say so many things but he didn't. He feels sorry because, like every other time, he didn't take me with him just to ensure that I reached home safely. I have already told him, it was not his mistake but this boy never listens.

"I don't think it was your mistake. I was at fault and moreover it was past. I have learned from my mistakes. So I think you should stop using that little cute brain of yours." I said to ease the tension however my man still looked the same, there was no reaction from his side.

"Ok, tell me what's bothering you?" I asked and turned so that I was directly facing him.

"Nothing. I love you and I promise to be with you always." He said kissing my hand. The tension was so much to take, that I literally had to close my eyes. I shifted back to my original position and started looking at my notifications. I had no intention of using my phone, I just wanted to run away from these feelings. Ritik started driving again. It was all silent, until he spoke again.

"Do you want to say something?"

"No." I replied.

"Ask something?"

"No again, ritik." I answered.

"Are you upset? Did I say or do something which you didn't like?"

Why man why? Why was he asking all these questions. I'm trying to avoid him but it is not because he has done something wrong.

"No, why do you ask? And why would I be upset with you?" I asked.

"I don't know. You seem lost. Is there anything I can do, to make you happy?" He asked. Men in love are the true definition of innocence. I feel so lucky to have found someone who cares so much about me.

I don't know why it is, but his innocence always gives me more confidence. It's like I don't have to think about anything when I'm with him.

"I wish you had brains, at least you wouldn't have asked me this question." I finally replied. Either he was playing a fool this morning or wanted me to say it to him loud and clear.

"What do you mean?" He asked. Lucky enough that we were already outside his home and so it was a very right time for me to answer and run from there.

"I don't think you are hungry anymore. But just to let you know, I was!" I answered and opened the door, I heard him call my name but I didn't dare to look back. I simply ran inside.

"Hi Aashika." I greeted as she was the first person I saw in the living room. I wondered where others were, until I heard some laughing noises from the terrace.

"Hello. How are you?" She asked. Even though it was unwilling, I was happy that she asked.

"I'm good. What about you? I haven't seen you in classes lately." I asked. Aashika has joined the same dance classes as mine, I did see her during her initial days now I hardly get to see her.

"Yeah, I sprained my leg." She answered.

"By the way, you are an amazing dancer. I loved your performance last week." She complimented further. Wow, I thought she would ignore me after getting to know about Ritik and me, however here she was proving me wrong.

I wondered how it happened and heard footsteps behind me. Ritik.

I guess, he has said something to her.

"Hi Aashika." He greeted. There was something different about his voice, which made me go weak in my knees.

Aashika's look clearly stated that she figured we both came together.

"Are you both hungry? Do you want anything to eat?" She asked. My eyes grew bigger because of the mild shock however Ritik's reaction was not the same. I knew he would come with a good reply and yes, he did.

"Hungry? I'm starving actually." He said looking straight at me.

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