Aditya-Zoya walked from their room to the hall where everyone was waiting to say goodbye to them. Waseem-Roshnaq was standing with wet eyes to bid adieu to the couple. Zoya embraced both her parents in a warm hug while Aditya moved to Arjun who was standing at a distance and hugged him.

"Have a safe Journey bhai!", he wished while rubbing his back.

Anjana who was standing next to him had a big smile on her face as her son & daughter-in-law approached her at last. She put her hand on their head blessing them as they touched her feet and did a must ritual of taking their "balaiyan" so that no evil eyes can touch her children as they were going out for the first time after marriage.

"Harsh bhi nahi h aur ab tum dono bhi chale jaoge. Ghar to khali ho jaega", she said getting little emotional.

"Maa I promise hum jaldi se aa jaenge", Aditya promised hugging her.

"Nhi mera woh mtlb nhi tha. Tum dono first time jaa rahe ho. Please mere wajah se apna honeymoon mt spoil krna", she insisted looking at both of them.

Just thinking of 'honeymoon' sent chills down Zoya's spine, especially after what happened inside her room the previous day. She was left all pink. "Maa hum sirf kuch din ke liye jaa rahe h Trekking pr. Hum jaldi aa jaenge. Hai naa Aditya?", she turned to him. At this Arjun giggled silently from side hiding his teeth. Zoya felt all red again. She didn't dare to look at his side while Aditya glared at him. Anjana stared confusedly from Zoya to Arjun.

"Maa aap fikr mt kijiye. Aur fir Arjun h na yahan. Yeh rahega aapke paas. Kyun Chote?", Aditya spoke immediately and grabbed Arjun's neck while pretending to massage it.

"Bhai aap meri gardan ko sahi-salamat rehne denge tbhi to main Maa ka khayal rakh paunga na", Arjun pretended to be hurt while Aditya pressed his lips in a grin. Both the brothers knew what was going on without even saying it.

Soon they heard a loud horn of the bus from outside the house & voices calling their names. AdiYa said goodbye for the final time and left.

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The direction of wind changed rapidly as the luxurious 7 Star Vatshi Traveller bus took a turn to the roads of Shimla. It was dark and the roads were damp. The sweet smell of mountains entered through the open windows. As the bus was climbing the hills, the smell of pine trees could be felt.

Just then Vatsal appeared in the middle of the bus with a smile and enthusiasm, demanding attention from the people.

"Hi guys! Welcome to Vatshi Travellers! This is Vatsal, your Guide for this trip. I hope you are enjoying the weather. Let me tell you about the speciality of this bus. I have designed its interiors myself and I wish you all are comfortable", he begin with an excited note in his voice. He waited for everyone's reaction and recieved only positive response about the bus. He was absolutely right. It was indeed bigger than the usual ones with 8 luxorious compartments designed for couples. Every compartment contained a unique theme and was interiored like a customized honeymoon suite. It was designed in such a way that couples can enjoy their privacy.

Vatsal continued in a louder voice once the murmuring by the people lowered. "We will be on our Trekking location in next 8 hours where a surprise is waiting for you. As you all know our Trekking will begin from tomorrow morning. All the arrangements are done. We will be staying in the camp during this whole week", he announced and heard cheers from the young couples in the bus. Zoya & Aditya who were in the compartment opposite Siddharth-Roshni waved too.

"Bhai, kya h yeh surprise bata bhi de?", Siddharth who had occupied the right berth of third row asked with curiosity.

"Guys surprise hume direct Trek point pr milega. We still have few hours until we reach Shimla. We should take some rest till then. If you need anything, just ask either me or to Ishita. So see you in the morning. Good Night", he finished his introductory speech and retired to his berth in the front row where Ishita was already waiting for him.

After wishing night, everyone in the bus slided their compartment doors shut. Aditya closed the door of their berth & looked at Zoya. Her eyes were closed as she felt the cold breeze gently touch her. She had a smile on her face. He touched to check if she had fallen asleep. Aditya smiled and reached for the windows & shut it blocking the cold wind away. He covered her with the blanket & watched her sleeping peacefully. He placed a soft kiss on her forehead & then quietly laid beside her.

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Zoya felt cold on her bare arm & pulled the blanket over her in sleep. The light through the window was irritating her, so she switched her side to block it. She felt a weight on her waist as she shifted. She blinked a few times before opening her eyes only to see Aditya's peacefully sleeping face the first thing in morning. It was his arm wrapped around her. She lifted herself a little to see him properly but just as she moved his arm tightened around her. She become still feeling the movement as she didn't want wake him up. It was then she realised that she was sleeping on his chest and her arms were wrapped around his neck.

‌She gently withdrew her hand from his shoulders and lifted her head from him. He was in sleep. She tried to remove his arm slowly from over her waist. But he snuggled her closer & put his other arm too around her waist. She could feel his scent as her nose was touching his face now. In that moment, she felt an urge to go to the loo.

"Aditya please", Zoya silently pleaded as she tried to free herself from his strong grip. He groaned in sleep while she felt the pressure increased down her body.

Zoya tried to reach their compartment door with her free hand to open it but her hand got stuck in the door and she ended up falling on Aditya.

"Zoya?", he was awake.

"Aditya", her expressions were shocked with tension building inside her as she looked at him.

"Yeh kya kr rahi ho tum?", seeing what she was trynna do, he asked in drowsy voice.

"Hum yeh darwaaza kholne ki koshish kr rahe the. Dekhiye na khul hi nhi raha h", she pointed at her stuck hand while trying to free it.

"Ek minute", Aditya spoke upon seeing her struggling & rolled her to the side.

He tried to wriggle her hand free which was stuck in the door. The door opened from the other side making Aditya land over Zoya. He tried getting up from her and in the haste, he hit her forhead.

"Ouch", both of them yelped at the same time.

"Good Morning", rubbing their heads, AdiYa looked at the side where the door had opened.

Vatsal-Ishita was standing on the other side with somewhat embarassing faces. "Oh.My.God. Some serious stuff going here! Looks like we disturbed you two", Vatsal choked when Ishita nudged him by her elbow, smile slipping off his face.

"Hum sirf tum dono ko jagane aaye the. We thought tum dono soo rahe ho. I am so sorry guys. We didn't have any idea", Ishita was quick to apologize regretting almost instantly. AdiYa looked at each other and then at Vatsal-Ishita who was clearly misinterpreting the situation. Both of them hurried to stand on their feet in order to escape the embarassing situation as fast as they could.

"Zoya yeh tumhara first honeymoon h. We are really....."

"Ishita aisa kuch nahi h. Aap galat smjh rahe h", Zoya began explaining. Her face had turned red-pink.

"It's okay Zoya. Tumhe explain krne ki zaroorat nahi h. We understand", Ishita said with a hint of tease in her voice as she eyed Vatsal .

"Morning guys", SidNi wished together from the opposite berth. Zoya thanked God for the much needed interruption.

"Morning", Aditya smiled awkwardly.

They all got down as other passengers had already vacated the bus.

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"We have to Trek that point today. The temperature will be lower at that point", Vatsal was explaining the group about the spot point hidden between the snow in the hills while they all listened to his instructions carefully. There was a wave of excitement as everyone assembled at the beginning point of the trip. AdiYa & SidNi stood at the back covered in boots and leathers while Ishita was standing in the front line.

His voice had an enthusiasm when he spoke again. "Before we begin, allow me introduce y'all to my Co-guide", he said pointing at someone to their back while everyone turned to see. A tall muscular guy with boyish features in his face ran ahead & joined Vatsal.

"Ayaan Khan, my school friend & your instructor for this trip", Vatsal declared proudly and the two hugged each other. The two out of four of them standing at the back got sudden interest in the guy standing next to Vatsal.

"Hello guys & pretty girls", he turned to give them a brilliant smile.

"I am assuming Vatty has already given you all the basic instructions necessary for the Hiking. My job is to make sure that you all get the best out of this trip", his eyes lingered to the back before he continued with his charming smile.

"I suppose you're ready with your boots & sticks. And in case any pretty girl get her foot stuck in the snow, I'll be happy to help", he winked at Ishita who stood at the front and once again looked at the back of the group before he asked them to dismiss. The five of them stayed back as the rest drifted in small groups.

"To yeh tha surprise", Zoya-Sid together spoke in a pleasantly surprised voices and looked at each other.

"Kyun de dia na jhatka", thrill in Vatty's voice was no less as he joined the five of them.

"Saalon tumhe sach me laga main tum logon ko bhool jaunga?", Ayaan walked with slow steps towards Siddharth who didn't wasted a second and crushed his arm around him.

"Kamine kahan gayab tha tu itne saal?", was the only thing he could ask his best friend.

"Missed me?", Ayaan demanded.

"Tlk", Sid shook his head with a smile.

Everyone watched in awe while the best friends held onto each other for a little longer. After Ayaan pulled out from the bone-crushing hug, his eyes fell on Zoya who was standing right next to Sid and watching him quitely all this while.

"Hi", her overwhelmed voice came out as a desperate whisper.

"Haaye", his eyes was stilled on her face.

Ayaan moved closer to Zoya and bend over her ear. "Waqt ke saath tum aur bhi khoobsurat ho gayi ho, do you know?", he said in a flirtatious voice & recieved a slap on his arm from Zoya.

"Isshh aap bilkul bhi nhi badle Ayaan", Zoya wriggled her nose. He grinned and moved back.

"You Wish Zoe! Tumhe lagta h yeh kbhi badal skta h?", Ishita commented.

"Tb hi to Janab abhi tk single h. Shi keh raha hu naa?", Vatsal asked keeping his arm around his shoulder.

"Don't worry.....hum h na. Iss trip ke end tk teri setting bhi karwa denge. After all dost hote kis liye h", Siddharth claimed patting his chest and high-fived Vatsal. While Ayaan rolled his eyes letting his buddies pull his leg. Zoya laughed too watching the boys have their moment after so long. The three pulled for a hug.

"Siddharth, yeh tumhara wahi lafanga dost h na jiski baare me tumne mujhe bataya tha?", Roshni spoke out of blue making Ayaan turned with surprise.

"To tum ho Roshni. Jitna suna tha tevar usse kai zyaada tej h Mrs. Khurana ke. I like it" he smiled eyeing her up-down.

"Flirt kr rahe ho?", Roshni folded her hands.

"Ahaan infact main to regret kr raha hu how come we didn't meet earlier. I don't think my friend would mind. Sid?", he called for permission.

"I don't mind bhai. Pr tu apni risk pr try krna. Roshni ke saath flirt mehenga naa pad jaye", he said enjoying the situation between the two.

"May I?", he stretched his hand.

"Sambhal ke bhai, tu current ko chune jaa raha h. Kahin tujhe hi shock na lag jaye", Sid warned him playfully. Roshni smirked & placed her hand on Ayaan's open palm. He kissed her hand without removing eyes from her face.

"Thank You", he smiled his flirtatious smile.

"Brave boy", Vatsal dramatically sang while Roshni glared at him.

After his playful encounter with Roshni Ayaan's eyes darted at Aditya who stood right a step behind Zoya.

"Hey I guess you are......"

"Aditya, hamare Shauhar", Zoya spoke before Aditya could respond.

"Ohh", his expression was skeptical and threw a glance at Zoya who was smiling beside Aditya.

Aditya smiled warmly and stretched his hand out for handshake.

"Married my best friend haan", he said stressing on 'MY' and grabbed Aditya's hands after checking out him for a while.

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Forgive me, I know I was due early. But some things just doesn't work your way :(

Anyway here's my third and final surprise. He's gonna play important part here. I hope you are liking him.

Please tell me honestly how is the story going? You enjoying?

One more thing, I am not winding up this book by this year end. Some of you who had read the notification on my Notice board shall already know the reason.

Will come soon :)