Shri woke up to the bright sunlight streaming through her window, stretching her arms and yawning.

She rubbed her eyes, trying to shake off the sleep. It was her birthday, and she couldn't wait to see what the day had in store.

She reached for her phone, her heart skipping a beat as she hoped to see a message from Riyan

Her and riyan were doing long distance for months now , she was mostly busy with her work and riyan with his practice so they rarely spent quality time together even over the phone

As she opened her phone, her eyes scanned the screen eagerly. But there was nothing. No message from Riyan, no birthday wish, no nothing.

She felt a pang of disappointment wash over her. Why hadn't he wished her? Does he remember?

She let out a sigh and lay back on the bed, feeling a bit disappointed .She had been looking forward to hearing from him all day yesterday, and now it seemed like he had forgotten.

She tried to shake off the feeling of disappointment, telling herself that maybe he was busy or something. But deep down, she knew she had been really hoping to hear from him.

As she walked into the bathroom to start getting ready for the day, she heard the doorbell ring.She made her way to the door, wondering who it could be at this time of morning.

When she opened the door she was yet again disappointed, there was no one there

She turned back around but the doorbell rang again

Thinking someone was pulling her leg she opened the door

Shri: kaun h be kisko Masti sujhri itni subha

She said going to the hallway of her flat

But there was no one .

All of a sudden she felt two strong arms wrap around her waist from behind into a hug

She knew from the touch who it was

Shri: RIYAAAANNNN!!!!!?!?!?

Riyan: HAPPYY BIRTHDAYYYY!!!!!

Shri engulfed riyan into a tight hug and kissed him on the lips

Shri: I thought tum bhul gye

Riyan: kabhi nhi

Shri's eyes widened as Riyan handed her the bouquet of red roses.She felt like the luckiest person on the earth

Shri: they are gorgeous

Riyan: tumse zada nhi meri jaan

She buried her face in the flowers, inhaling the sweet scent of the roses

She had been looking forward to this day for so long, and having Riyan here to celebrate with her was making it even more special.

Afternoon

Shri: hum kaha jare hai riyan

Shri said as riyan was driving through the city

Riyan: mall

Shri: mall? Kyu?

Riyan: we are going to buy a dress for you , Aaj dinner k time pehenne k lia

Shri: dinner?

Riyan: don't worry about it just come along with me

Riyan and Shri stepped out of the elevator and onto the bustling floor of the mall. The sound of chatter and music enveloped them

As they walked past the various storefronts, Shri couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. She wasn't a big fan of gifts, and she always felt a little awkward when people got her something. But Riyan had insisted, saying that this was a special day and she deserved to be treated like a princess.

Riyan led her to a store they had never been to before and Shri's curiosity was piqued. Riyan pushed open the door, and they stepped inside.

The store was cozy and intimate, with racks of dresses lining the walls. Shri's eyes scanned the racks, taking in the various styles and colors. Riyan took her hand, leading her to a section of dresses that seemed to glow in the soft light.

Riyan: Shri ye dekho

Riyan said, holding up a stunning emerald green dress.

Riyan: tumpe bohot achi lagegi

Shri's eyes widened as she took in the dress.

Riyan: try it on

Riyan urged, leading her to the dressing room

Shri nodded, feeling a little nervous but also excited. She slipped into the dress, and Riyan helped her zip it up. When Shri emerged from the dressing room, Riyan's eyes widened in surprise.

He stood there speechless for a few seconds

Riyan: you look gorgeous

he breathed, his eyes scanning her from head to toe.

Shri felt her heart flutter at his words. She had always loved how Riyan made her feel like she was the only person in the world.

Riyan: tumko pasand aayi?

Shri nodded shyly

Shri felt a little awkward as Riyan handed over his credit card to pay for the dress. But as they walked out of the store, she couldn't help but feel special. It was just one of those things that Riyan did - he made her feel like she was worth it.

As they made their way back to their car, Shri couldn't help but glance down at the dress. She felt a little silly for being so excited about a gift, but she couldn't deny that it made her feel happy.

Shri: thank you ri

she said softly, looking up at Riyan.

Riyan smiled

Riyan: you're welcome

He said taking her hand and kissing it

Shri felt a warmth spread through her chest as she looked up at him. She knew that she didn't need gifts or fancy things to make her happy - she just needed Riyan by her side

Evening

Shri stood in front of the mirror, her heart racing with excitement as she finished up her makeup and she couldn't wait to show it to riyan

She took a deep breath, smoothing out her hair and adjusting her dress. When she was satisfied, she turned to Riyan, who was standing in the doorway, looking at her with a mixture of awe and admiration.

Riyan: wow

he breathed, his eyes scanning her from head to toe.

Shri: kesi lagri hu ri?

He took a step forward, his eyes locked on hers

Riyan: I...I don't know what to say, how can you get more and more beautiful everytime I see you?

Shri's heart skipped a beat , She had never seen Riyan look so lost for words before, and it was adorable.

Shri: thank you

she said softly, feeling a little shy but also happy

Riyan: shall we?

He said giving her his arm to hold

Shri: we shall

She said as she cluched into his arm

The dinner was a blur of delicious food and great music. Shri felt like she was on cloud nine, and Riyan was by her side every step of the way. They laughed and joked around, and Shri felt like she was exactly where she was meant to be.

As they left the hotel late that night, Shri turned to Riyan with a smile

Shri: chai peene chale?

Riyan : are baba you should've said before na restaurant se hi mangwa dete

Shri: nhi ri restaurant se nhi, tapri wali kulhad tea, ramu bhaiya k yaha se

Ramu bhaiya ki dukan had become there hangout spot for late night talk sessions with chai over the months

They walked through the winding streets of Mumbai, eventually arriving at the small chai tapri . The shop was quiet, but Ramu Bhaiya himself was sitting behind the counter, his eyes shining with warmth as he saw them come in.

Riyan: bhaiya Aaj Shri ka birthday hai

Ramu : sach me beta? Aaj to meri taraf se free chai tumhare lia

Shri: nhi nhi bhaiya free nhi

Ramu: nhi beta meri taraf se gift samajhna

As riyan picked tea from ramu bhaiya he slipped a five hundred rupees note to him

Ramu: are beta ye kya krre ho

Riyan: aapne free chai offer ki hamare lia vo hi badi baat h bhaiya , or isko return gift samjh k rakh lijiye, Shri k lia

Ramu : thankyou beta , Bhagwan tum dono ki jodi hamesha bnae rakhe

Riyan and Shri goes to a secluded bench a little away from the shop to drink the tea when riyan has a sudden realisation

Riyan: are shit , mom ko call karna bhul gya , she gets worried easily, mai abhi aaya car se phone leke

As Riyan got up to go back to the car to grab his phone, he didn't notice the two men approaching Shri and sitting down next to her. Shri, feeling a sense of unease, tried to brush it off , they were drunk

But as they started to whisper and make comments, Shri's unease turned to fear. She tried to ignore them, but they continued to harass her, their words getting louder and more aggressive.

Shri wanted to escape the scene but one of the guys grabbed her hand rather harshly

Riyan, oblivious to what was happening, walked back to the bench with his phone,

Riyan's eyes narrowed as he saw the two men holding Shri's hand in a harsh grip

His heart was racing with anger, he quickly forgot about his phone and his mom, and instead focused on getting to Shri as quickly as possible.

As he approached the bench, he could see the fear and panic in Shri's eyes. The two men, sensing Riyan's presence, turned to face him, their faces twisted with malice. But Riyan didn't care about their faces or their intentions. All he cared about was getting to Shri and making sure she was safe.

Riyan approached her and pulled her out of their grip and hid her behind him

Riyan: touch kese Kia tune

He said growling at the two men

Stranger: Tera maal hai ye?

Riyan: tamiz se baat kr , ladki h vo

Shri : riyan jane do let's go

Shri said panicking

Riyan: nhi Shri, agar Aaj Jane dia kl ko ye kisi or k sath karega ye sb

But riyan was caught off guard as the guy punched him in the face

Ramu saw the scene unfold and quickly called the police

As riyan grabbed his coller , riyan's face came into the light , which the other guy recognised

Stanger2: aye ye to riyan parag h , bhai chal yaha se agar case me fas gye to life kharab ho jaegi

Stranger: mujhe koi farak ni padta, paise se daraega mujhe? Fame se daraega?

Riyan: tujhe shi raste pe lane k lia mujhe na pese ki zarurat h na fame ki smjha

The guy punched him again

Just as riyan was about to charge at him the police arrived at the scene as the station was nearby

The police caught the culprits and took them to the jail and thanked riyan for catching them and both of them head back home , the ride home was quite

When they were just outside the front door of Shri's flat , riyan turned around to face her

Riyan: I ruined your birthday didn't I?

His voice was laced with regret and guilt.

Shri looked up at him, her eyes searching for something to say. But instead of speaking, she leaned in and pressed her lips against his.

As their lips touched, Riyan's eyes snapped shut, and he felt a surge of emotions wash over him. She could taste the metallic taste of blood that was oozing out of his lips from the punch earlier

As they pulled back from the kiss, Riyan saw that Shri's eyes were filled with a mixture of concern and adoration. He knew that she was worried about him, but she was also proud of him for protecting her.

Shri: andr chalo I'll clean your wounds

As they stepped into the apartment, Shri led Riyan to the bathroom, her eyes scanning his face to assess the damage.

Shri's hands were gentle as she took out a damp cloth and began to clean his wounds. Riyan felt a sting of discomfort as she dabbed at the cut on his cheek, but he didn't flinch. He knew that Shri was just trying to help him

As she cleaned the cut on his lip, Riyan felt a pang of embarrassment. He had never been in a fight before, and he wasn't sure how to react to the pain and discomfort. But Shri's gentle touch was soothing, and he began to relax as she worked on his wound

When they were done with the cleaning, Riyan spoke up

Riyan: Shri mujhe tumha kuch dikhana h

Riyan took Shri's hand, leading her to the rooftop of the building. The night air was cool and crisp, and the stars twinkled above them like diamonds scattered across the sky. Riyan felt a sense of peace wash over him as he gazed up at the stars, feeling a sense of release from the tension and anxiety that had been building up inside him from the fight

Shri looked up at him, her eyes shining with a soft light.

Riyan: I know maine tumhara birthday ruin kia , I want to make up for it , at least thoda bohot to

Riyan led her to the edge of the rooftop, where they sat down together, their legs dangling over the edge. The city lights twinkled below them, casting a warm glow

Riyan: upar dekho

Shri looked up at the sky, and Riyan followed her gaze. The stars twinkled above them like diamonds scattered across the sky.

Shri: look a shooting star

Riyan: isse wish mangne se sach me Puri hoti h kya?

Shri: hoti hai na , meri Hui , yaad h us din beach pr

Riyan: yes, what did you wish for?

Shri: you.

Riyan felt a sense of warmth fill his heart
He couldn't help but grab her face to get into a deep and passionate kiss , one that only screamed love

As they pulled away Shri asked riyan

Shri: wese ri , what did you wished for on you birthday?

Riyan: can't tell you , it's a forever kind of wish

Riyan smiled to himself, remembering what he wished for

" I hope she never leaves me "

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