"Mai bhi toh dekhu in k dramas mai aisa kya hai ... Jo in logo ko ye itna pasand hai ..." Sid pouts taking his laptop as he opens the first episode of Sana's favourite series lovely runner

His mind continuously drifting back to how today Kabir and Sana bonded together over this topic somewhere, he felt jealousy creeping his heart as he again didn't wanted to feel that feeling of the heartbreak ... He wants his time with her. He doesn't want her to go away from her again ...not at any cost

He was staring at the screen lost in thoughts when Kabir came up sitting beside him

"Tu k drama dekh raha hai ??? ... Ye kabse hone laga ...tujhe toh ye chikne pasand nhi the..." Kabir laughed

"Toh Sana ko pasand hai na .." He pouts looking at the subtitles as the language was already going out of his head.

"Toh kya hogya?... Aur waise pehle toh tu mereko bada gyaan deta tha Sana se door rahu padhai par dhyn du ye wo ... Aur ab khud hi uss se chipka rehta hai ...kya scene hai ?" Kabir teases Sid

"Aisa kuch nahi hai ..." His ears turned red which Kabir failed to notice, taking his words seriously.

"Acchi hi baat hai ... Kyuki I have realised ke shayad mujhe Sana se pyaar hai ... Matlab ... I like her too bas mai apni feelings smjh hi nhi paya tha us waqt... I insulted her so much still she continued to be my friend ... But now I know that Sana is the one Bhai...

Tu toh uske saath pure din rehta hai what do you think ? ... Kya wo mereko accept karegi ?...." Kabir kept on talking while Sid froze on his place.

Kabir looked at him ...numb when his phone rang

He walked out of the room closing the door behind sidharth was shooked out of his thoughts with the noice

He felt his world crumbling down as his eyes welled up

Again ? .... His heart break ?... He clutches his head in his hand.

First Sana now Kabir ... Here Sid was planning his life with her and his own brother now wants the same girl

His eyes welling as tears fell down his eyes not knowing how to react or say anything

He just pushed himself down on the bed ... Sobs creeping down through his throat as he broke down

Why him always ....why it's always him who is loosing everything

As the door cracks open sidharth wipes his face masking his emotions

"Baata na yr ... Kya kehta hai ? ...should I propose her ? ...I mean mera chance hai bhi ke nhi ?...." Kabir asked getting excited as he asks Sid

"Mujhe nahi paata ..." Sid whispered his voice low ...

As he trains his eyes to the screen Kabir frowns

"Baata na yaar ... I mean .,.. should I propose her ? ..."

"Haan ... Try kar sakta hai ... Maybe she still ...feels for you ..." He smiled his voice breaking but he hide his emotions those words were so difficult for him to utter

There mother's voice came calling them for dinner

"Chal dinner krne chale..." Kabir said

Sid nodded gulping.

"Tu jaa mujhe bhook nhi hai ... Abhi sandwich kha liya tha na ..." He sided the sandwich that was kept beside him ...out of Kabir's eyes

"Accha chal ... Mai khake aata hu ... Aur Sana ka birthday aa raha hai na? Main uske birthday par usko propose karunga tu kuch kehna mat usse ..." Sid nodded and smiled a little

As soon as Kabir was gone Sid's smile faded away as he looked at the sandwich which was untouched he felt all his hunger crumbling down as he his stomach pains with the sudden anxiousness creeping his heart

Again him .... Why?... He felt his breath shorten as he covers himself slowly sobbing

Maybe he doesn't even deserves love that is why when everytime he tries to love someone ... The person was always snatched from him.

As sleep took over him leading him to darkness not knowing what else he should do ...her smiling face infront of his eyes as he imagined

How happy Sana will be knowing that Kabir proposed her ... But ...what about the crackle in his heart?

On the other and Sana sat down in her room, near the window as she looked outside the moonlight creeping through the darkness of their room as Sana clutched her knees closer to herself ...

A small smile lingering over her face as she remembered the bond she shared with him it is so beautiful

The way Sid sang that song for her she almost believed that he loves her so much. But somewhere on the other she was scared that maybe again she will have to face the rejection

Last time it was Sid who handled her ...if this time she would be heartbroken who will heal her?

Who will care for her like Sid did ...?

She still remembered when she first came into the school. Sid and she gave always been at the loggerhead arguing with each other. They came closer slowly from the moment when they were locked alone in the classroom.

Sid's fear ... And her care

She didn't knew of she had cared for someone like him before but with Sid, she doesn't feel that emptiness of her life. With hi  everything feels easy, even maths

She chuckles thinking all that. ...

"Pichli baar toh shayad sirf liking thi lekin abhi lagta hai jaise sacchi mai pyaar hogya ... Kyu hua kab hua kuch samajh hi nahi aaya ...tere karib rehna acha lgta hai ...tu door jaata hai toh lagta hai jaise mera hi koi hissa mujhse door jaa raha hai

Tu jab hasta hai toh lagta hai jaise meri duniya has rahi hai ...

Aur jab Teri ankhon mai ansun dekhti hu toh lagta hai jaise ke bas ...wo har chizko khatam krdu ho tujhe dukh deti hai .... Aisa maine kabhi kisi ke liye feel nhi kiya ...sirf tere liye kiya ...

Kya mujhe sach mai pyaar hogya hai ? ..." She asked herself

"Wo kisso kahanio wala ? ... Kya mai sach mai pyaar Mai hu ?...." She squealed .... Her eyes smiling as she giggled softly

"Mai bohot pyaar krti hu Sid tujhse sach mai ... Mai tujhe khona nahi chahti ...kisi keemat par bhi nahi ..."

She whispered to herself and smiled a little ....

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"Kya hua pagalo jese has kiu rahi hai wo bhi akele?" Ashi asked Sana while entering the room.

"Ek baat puchu?" Sana said nervously.

"Main mana karungi to tu tab bhi puchegi behen to bol de sidha sidha" Ashi said, starting to drink water.

"I...I'm in love"

Ashi spat out the water onto Sana's face, making her shocked.

"Tu pagal hai kya?" Sana shouted at her.

"Sorry sorry, ye le towel" Ashi said, throwing a towel at her.

Sana headed to the bathroom to clean her face. When she came out, Ashi was on a call.

"Reem ko tujhse kuch baat karni hai" she put the call on speaker.

"Reem ko kyu?...Reem bol.." Sana said calmly but received a death threat.

"Main tujhe jaan se maar dungi Shehnaaz Gill"

"Kyu, maine kya kiya?"

"Tune kya kiya, Ashi ne bataya mujhe ki tu phir se pyaar me hai, wo bhi us Kabir ke, tujhe ek baar me akal nahi aai, reject hokar"

"Are Rajdhani Express, shaant to ho ja" Sana said to Reem and glared at Ashi.

"Aur maine tujhse kab kaha ki main Kabir se pyaar karti hu?" she asked Ashi angrily.

"Tune kaha na, you're in love, to maine socha" Ashi said, biting her tongue and apologizing.

"Wo sab chhod, tu kisse pyaar kar bethi, ab ye dusra Kabir kidhar se paida ho gaya" Reem asked desperately.

"Ha, main bata rahi hu, koi Kabir jesa na nikle" Ashi said.

"Aur Sana, meri maan, pehle mujhe mila ladke se, naam bata, uska bio data nikal wati hu, aur agar-"

"It's Sid" she said suddenly.

"What?" Reem and Ashi shouted, shocked.

"Haa, I..I'm in love with him" she said, blushing.

"Oh my god, really" Ashi smiled and hugged her tightly.

Sana giggled and hugged her back.

"Oh, finally, teri choice achi nikli" Reem said.

"Haan, yaar, Kabir ki taraf sirf liking thi, jo time ke saath chali gai, but Sid ke saath kuch aur hai, kuch pure sa, jo main hamesha chahungi" she said dreamily.

Ashi giggled. "Choice achi hai, kyu Reem?"

"Ha, us chapri Kabir se to bohot better hai"

Sana rolled her eyes but giggled with them.

"Acha, to kab batayegi usko?"

"Kabhi nahi" Sid said to Randeep.

"Lekin kyu bhai?"

Sid hesitated but eventually sighed. "Kabir use propose karega" he confessed, the words tasting bitter.

"Main toh bas ek dost hoon na uske liye"

Randeep slapped his shoulder. "Bhai, tujhe pata hai uska jawab kya hoga? Everyone knows ki she likes you."

"Aesa kuch nahi" Sid took a deep breath.

" Wo pehle bhi Kabir ko like karti thi, aur ab jab saamne se Kabir usko propose karega, to wo mana kyu karegi?"

He sighed, as always, he had to sacrifice his happiness for others.

"Tu zyda soch raha hai, Sid, ek baar usko apne dil ki baat bol kar to dekh" Randeep said.

"Aur phir kya hoga, wo mujhe reject kar degi, dosti tod degi, ye acha hoga" Sid snapped.

"Tu itna negative kyu sochta hai, bhai?"

"Kyu na sochu, bachpan se lekar aaj tak, mere saath kuch acha hua hai, jo ab hoga? Aaj tak mujhe jo chahiye, wo kabhi mujhe mila hai, jo ab milega? Tujhe lagta hai Sana jesi ladki Kabir jese school ke cool guy ko chhod kar mujh jese nerd ko choose karegi? Are wo kya koi bhi ladki mujhe choose nahi karegi, I will always be alone" Sid said emotionally and walked away.

"Sid-" Randeep was about to say something when he received a text from Ashi.

"Sana loves Sid,  but ye surprise hai. Woh confess karne se darr rahi hai but hum usse convince karne ki koshish kar rahe hai. Ek kaam karo, tum Sid ko convince karo ki woh Sana ke birthday ke din usse propose kare. Bas usse pata nahi chalna chahiye ki Sana bhi uss se pyaar karti hai ."

"Shit ab Sid ko bata bhi nahi sakta main but jab is gadhe ko pata chalega to kitna khush hoga thank you god"

"Acha chal theek hai itna udas mat ho chal apan log kuch kha kar aate hai" Randeep said, speaking his first thoughts. Sid glare him but he also didn't have any other choice.

The week leading up to Sana's birthday was buzzing with excitement among her friends. Sid, despite the growing turmoil in his heart, spearheaded the planning with the help of Randeep, Ashi, and Reem. The four of them were determined to make Sana's day unforgettable.

"Okay, listen guys" Sid began, spreading a large sheet of paper across the table. "Sabse pehle, decoration ka kaun dekh raha hai?"

"I'll do it" Reem volunteered enthusiastically. "Fairy lights, pastel balloons, aur Sana ki favorite pink and lavender theme hogi"

"Perfect" Sid said, making a note. "Ashi, tu?"

Ashi grinned "Mera kaam hai food arrangements. Birthday girl ka favorite pizza, chaat, aur cake ready ho jayega"

"Cake pe ‘Happy Birthday Sana’ ke saath ek small heart hona chahiye" Reem added with a wink. "Aur haan, flowers bhi hone chahiye. Woh gulab pasand hai na usko?"

"Nahi, usko lilies zyada pasand hai" Sid corrected softly. Everyone exchanged knowing smiles. Randeep raised his hand. "Main DJ ke liye ek killer playlist banata hoon. Woh retro aur romantic songs wali cheez"

"Bilkul nahi" Reem argued. "Usko Arijit Singh ke soulful gaane pasand hain. Retro chhodo"

"Dono mix karte hain" Sid intervened, shaking his head with a chuckle. "Sab settle ho jayega".

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Later that night, Sid sat alone, dialing an international number. After a few rings, an unfamiliar voice answered.

"Hello?"

"Hello, Namaste Uncle, main Sid bol raha hoon" he began hesitantly.

"Oh, Sana ke best friend, right?" Sana's father , Vikrant Ji said with a chuckle.

"Aapko kese pata" Sid asked, getting confused.

"Arey Sana bohot baatein karti hai, Sid ne ye kiya wo kiya ye sikhaya wo sikhaya aur tumhari wajah se hi to wo padhai me itni achi hui hai thank you beta" her father said with a warm feeling.

He blushed, knowing she talked with her father about him.

"Uncle, isme thank you ki kya baat hai, actually aapse ek request thi" Sid said hesitantly.

"Haan beta bolo na"

"Wo, actually hum saare friends na Sana ka birthday plan kar rahe hai, ek surprise birthday party, so main soch raha tha ki agar aap yaha India aa sakte uske birthday par to uske liye aapse bada surprise kuch nahi hoga. Sana missed you a lot, uncle, please."

"Sana ko to main bhi bohot miss kar raha hu aur agar tumne sab pehle se hi decide kar liya hai to mujhe aana hi hoga phir" her father joked.

"I'll book my ticket. Tum log sab handle kar loge na?"

"Bilkul, uncle. Aap bas surprise dena" Sid assured him, smiling despite the ache in his chest.
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The morning of Sana's birthday dawned bright and beautiful, but Sid felt a heavy weight in his chest. He had worked tirelessly to ensure her day would be perfect, yet the knowledge of Kabir's intentions gnawed at him.

At his house, Kabir stood in front of his mirror, adjusting his blazer. He practiced his lines, holding a single red rose in his hand.

"Sana," he began, his tone confident, "main tumhare bina apni life imagine nahi kar sakta. Tum meri har khushi ka reason ho. Will you be mine?" He smiled, satisfied with his delivery.

Just then, Sid entered, teasing. "Bhai, tu toh sach mein hero lag raha hai. Lagta hai aaj Sana toh haan kar hi degi."

Kabir chuckled with a smirks. "Aaj tak Kabir Shukla ko kisi ne mana kara hai."

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Meanwhile, Sid was at the party venue, making sure everything was perfect. Randeep noticed his quiet demeanor.

"Kya hua, Sid? Kabir ka proposal abhi tak dimaag me hai

Sid nodded, his voice low. "Woh ladki mere liye sab kuch hai, yaar. Par uska dil Kabir ke liye dhadakta hai. Main uski khushi ke against kaise jaaun?"

Randeep frowned. "Par kya tujhe lagta hai ki Sana Kabir ke proposal ko accept karegi?"

Sid hesitated, glancing at the decorations. "Mujhe nahi pata. Shayad karegi. Aur agar woh khush hai, toh mujhe apna dard chupana hoga."

Randeep placed a hand on his shoulder. "Par kab tak, Sid? Meri maan Kabir ke bolne se pehle tu apni feelings usse baata de. Dekhna woh tujhe hi choose karegi."

Sid smiled sadly. "I can't do that with my brother. Also I know that... aisa kuch bhi nahi hoga."

"Aisa hi hoga." Thought Randeep smiling

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Later that evening, as guests began arriving, Sid stepped outside to take a moment for himself. He spotted Kabir in a corner, nervously checking his pocket for the ring he had bought. Sid's heart sank as he realized the lengths Kabir had gone to for this proposal.

"Bas thoda time aur" Kabir muttered to himself, oblivious to Sid watching from a distance. "Aaj Sana meri ho jayegi."

Sid clenched his fists, his mind swirling with emotions. "Kabir ko dekh ke lagta hai woh genuinely pyaar karta hai Sana se," he thought. "Lekin kya main uske liye kuch bhi nahi hoon?" He walked away.

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The doors opened, and Sana walked in, the lights off. "Uffo mujhe bula kar sab kaha gayab ho, Reem, Ashi?"

Just then, the lights came on.

Her jaw dropped as she saw the decorations. The entire hall shimmered in shades of pink and lavender, fairy lights adding to the magic.

"Oh my God!" she exclaimed, her hands covering her mouth. "Yeh sab mere liye hai?"

Reem rushed forward, hugging her tightly. "Of course, yeh sab tumhare liye hai, birthday girl!"

"Isliye bass mujhe sabne rukha sukha wish kiya?" Ashi joined in. "Aur kya? Abhi to surprises baaki hai."

Sana looked around, her eyes taking in every detail: the pastel balloons, the sparkling lights, and the love her friends had poured into the preparations.

Just then, Sid approached her with a box in his hands. "Sana," he said softly, his voice steady, "yeh tere liye hai. Tere birthday ke liye ek chota sa gift, Happy Birthday."

Sana opened the box curiously and gasped. Inside was a stunning lavender gown, adorned with delicate embroidery and glittering beads.

"Sid, yeh toh…" her voice trailed off as her eyes filled with gratitude. "It's beautiful."

"Pasand aaya?" he asked, a flicker of nervousness in his voice.

"Pasand? Main isse abhi ke abhi pehnne wali hoon!" she declared, beaming at him.

A few minutes later, Sana re-entered the hall wearing the gown Sid had gifted her. The entire room seemed to pause as everyone turned to look at her. The dress fit her perfectly, accentuating her beauty.

Sid couldn't take his eyes off her. She looked breathtaking, and for a moment, all the pain he felt seemed to fade away.

Sana enjoyed the party, laughing with her friends and soaking in the love. Suddenly, Reem grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the stage. "Ek aur surprise hai, Sana" Reem announced excitedly.

Before Sana could ask what was happening, a familiar voice called out from behind her. "Happy birthday, beta."

She turned around to see her father standing there, tears in his eyes and arms open wide.

"Papa!" she screamed, running into his embrace. "Aap yahan kaise?"

"Tumhare dost Sid ka kamaal hai" her father replied, patting her head.

She turned to look at Sid, her eyes brimming with tears. “Tune yeh bhi plan kiya?"

Sid shrugged casually. “Teri khushi liye kuch bhi, Sana."

Her heart swelled with gratitude and admiration. She knew Sid was special, but this....this was beyond anything she had expected.

"Papa..." She uttered and ran to hug her father.

"I missed you."

Sana's eyes became moist as well as Vikrant Ji's. Her friends smiled seeing the father-daughter duo.

As the party wound down, Kabir finally decided it was time. The music softened, and he stepped toward Sana, a determined look on his face.

"Sana, ek minute mil sakta hai?" Kabir asked, his voice steady but his hands slightly trembling.

"Of course, Kabir," she replied, a little confused.

He guided her to the center of the room, and suddenly, the chatter in the hall quieted. Only her closest friends were there, watching as Kabir knelt down on one knee, holding out a single red rose.

Sid smiled sadly knowing what was going to happen while Reem and Ashi became confused as they had no idea about this. On the other hand Randeep started hoping that Sana rejects Kabir, he couldn't see his friend going through more heartbreak.

"Sana," Kabir began, his voice filled with emotion, "main tumse kuch kehna chahta hoon jo shayad mujhe pehle kehna chahiye tha. Tum meri life ka sabse important hissa ho. Tumhare bina sab kuch adhoora lagta hai. Mujhe realise karne mein thodi der hogayi par ab main jaanta hu main kya chahta hu. I love you Sana. Will you be my girlfriend?"

He offered her the rose.

Sana froze, her eyes wide in shock. Her gaze instinctively darted to Sid, who stood near the stage, watching the scene unfold with a forced smile. His heart broke with every word Kabir spoke, but he stayed still, not wanting to influence her decision.

Slowly, she took the rose and smiled.

Kabir's face lit up with hope seeing her response while Sid's heart crunched thinking that he had lost his love once again.
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