Hi all,

As promised I am back with an update.  But the rest is on hold.

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Sanlak went to buy Ragini's favourite chocolates for Sanskar to propose her.

Then he bought a ring. 

Lak: Dude,

San: This is my prize money. Chill.

Laksh nodes. 

Sanskar was very nervous,  so they went to the beach to relax. 

Laksh was having a very hard time,  his heart was beating so fast. He was not understanding what he wants. 

He loves Ragini,  but seeing Sanskar he can't help but wish for her accept his proposal.  But that thought alone makes his heart pain.

What was he supposed to do?  He didn't know and then thought to go with the flow. 

Sanskar called Mauhaan that night and told them about it. 

Mauli started to worry,  last time she spoke to Ragini about this, she refused the thought, she just hopes things go well tomorrow. 

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Next day:

Four of the were having a tough time, though Ragini was in a funny mood.  She understood something was wrong,  but waited for them to open up.

Break:

Ish: Guys,  what about we go to the beach. Last time Mauli denied it because of the practice.  Now that you don't shall we? 

Sanlak and Mauli were having a tough time, that was the plan to go to the beach, but they are scared.

Rag: Exactly,  it is long now,  I am feeling so bored. Come let us go this evening.

Evening :

The day went quiet,  now they were ready to go to the beach.

San: Well,  then shall we call Sanchi? 

Lak: NO!! 

Laksh's reaction was so quick as if he was panicked.

Seeing Sanskar's confused look,

Lak: W.. ..well I talked to her and she told me she is busy!

He managed.  He looked and Mauli,  who nodded at him.  Laksh didn't want Sanchi to accompany them this time. He doesn't want her to feel the similar pain he is having.  He can't avoid it,  he has to see it how his best friend is going to propose the girl he loves.  He doesn't want Sanchi to witness that.

San: Oh okay then,  shall we move.

Ragini was not able to take it.  Why are Laksh and Sanchi so concerned about each other.  The bond they share seems to be deep, none of the others is such a close bond with Sanchi,  neither did she try to get close with others.  Why is that?  And most important,  why the hell is she getting affected with that! 

Now finally all the five are out of mood when they head to the beach! 

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The five of them where sitting on the rock and was watching the waves. All of them where in their own thoughts that none tried to make a conversation. 

Laksh nudged Sanskar who was sitting beside him. Sanskar took a deep breath. 

Lak: Fancy a walk Ishaan? 

Ish: Why not,

The walk was the last thing Ishaan wanted but played along.

They stood up,  Ragini too.

Rag: Laksh,  I am coming too. 

She didn't understand why,  but she wanted to be by his side.

Before Laksh could day anything,

San: woh Rags,  there,  there is something I need to discuss with you.

Mau: Oh well then,  I will too go with the boys.

Before anyone could say anything,  Mauli held both Laksh and Ishaan's hands and led them to the sand. 

Sanskar looked at Ragini,

San: Shall we have a walk? 

Ragini nodded.  Finally, Sanskar is going to share his problem, from the morning she was observing him and she knew something was wrong with him.  She was waiting for him to open up.  She also decided, once he shares his issue,  she will share her issue.  This was driving her mad from the past few days.

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Laksh and Mauhaan were hiding behind a stall,  they saw Ragini and Sanskar approaching them. 

Three of them were tensed,  they hope things go fine,  if not they know they will have to handle the two. 

The sun was slowly setting giving the sky an orange shade.  There was a light wind which was peaceful.  Sanskar stopped walking. 

They were standing on the dry sand.  He took out the box of chocolate from his bag and suddenly went on his knees.

Ragini was shocked beyond her limits.  She froze.

Sanskar has his eyes closed.

Mauli too closed her eyes and was squeezing on of each Laksh and Ishaan's hands by hers.

Laksh had his other fist tightened and Ishaan was hitting his fist lightly yet fast on his lips.

San: Rags,  I love you.  I don't know from when and why  I just know I love you.  I didn't confess yet because I was afraid to lose our friendship but know I don't think I can hold back anymore.  I...  I don't know what more to say,  but I love you.

He opened his eyes saying that only too see a frozen Ragini in front of him.   Her eyes had pain,  they were also accusing him,  and tears were rolling down. 

Sanskar felt like the world stopped there,  was heartbreak this hard, he never knew, now he feels like he can't control his heart anymore.  He left like he has to throw it out of his chest.

San: Rags,

His voice was merely audible, it held immense pain,  so much to melt a rock and that brought Ragini back to senses. 

Once she gained her senses,  she felt like she was better frozen,  because she was not ready to face this reality.  This can't be real.  If it is, then all she wants to do is to run away from it.

And she did the same,  she took few steps back, still looking painfully at Sanskar,  and then she ran away, to where she had no idea.

Ishaan was the first to gain his conscious back and he ran after her. 

The commotion caused by him shook both Laksh and Mauli and Laksh ran towards Sanskar. 

Mauli stood there frozen. This was what she feared.  She doesn't want her friends to be broken but she still couldn't avoid it.

Laksh hugged a dejected Sanskar.  Shouldn't he be relieved that Ragini refused the proposal, but all he could feel now is pain?  His heart was crying for both of them, his friend and his love.

Sanskar didn't say a word,  he failed Ragini. Still, her hurt face was in front of him. He cursed himself of putting her in that situation if only he didn't fall for her.....

Laksh tightened his grip realising Sanskar was numb.  Sanskar felt relief by that and he hugged him back,  tears were rolling down.

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Ragini sprinted like never before, she didn't have an idea of where she is going,  she just wanted to run away. But Ishaan was faster. He ran up to her pulled her back by her wrist.

Ragini turned towards him and hugged him.  Ishaan slowly patters her head.

Rag: This is all my mistake,  I should not have agreed for this fake relationship in the first place.  Ishaan,  I didn't know it,  that I was making him... Making him fall for me... I never.. Why was I so ignorant,  why didn't I know... How. How. Will I face him now...  I don't want to miss him Ishaan. I can't...

She kept crying and all Ishaan could do was to let her cry.

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Here you are,  the emotional phase started.

How was it? 

Ignore mistakes please, ❤️