"All okay, kuch dhund rahi hain aap?"

She looked distracted, yes definitely there was something.

"Uhh..meri ring nahi milrahi hai"

"Ring nai mil rahi?" He let out a little chuckle, shrugging. "Last kahan dekhi thi aapne?"

She tried recollecting which was the last time she saw it. Something clicked, yes.

"Washroom me shayd, haan!"

"Chaliye dekhte hain phir" He gestured her to lead.

She wanted him to not get bothered but the ring being so precious to her, she did not mind recieving help.

Also, now she was used to him caring

And mostly she was used to his presence

Was it just her, or the her world had started revolving around him.

She started walking ahead initially but two steps later she was there next to him.

Just how they were in life now. He had promised and fulfilled it to be there behind, no matter what : forever. Gradually, now their unnamed, unidentified relationship progressed with her walking with him, wanting to be on his side.

As they entered the washroom, they began looking for it, starting from the countertop followed by the floor and the sink.

"Oohh, mai yahan utaari thi." The ring peeked through the drain "Pehenne ki aadat nahi rahi na, toh ..." She shrugged.

He turned to face her with a questioning look.

She sighed "Kal ham ghar ki dusting kar rahe they na, toh yeh dikh gayi. aapko pata hai yeh mene apni first salary se li thi, aur Aarav ne kaha toh pehen li..." He could see her eyes shine in a fond memory.

Buying something from ones first ever salary, hard earned money is always a speacial and exciting. No matter how inexpensive it is.

Firsts are always speacial, he knew that
Just like how she was a first for him

First ever love.

He called someone to help him with the tool box in the office, checking if he did have all the items necessary.

Taking off his blazer, he sat down on on the ground bent on one knee, rummaging through the tool box, preoccupied and focused on the task in his hand.

Meanwhile she looked at him, the CEO of the company, the boss sitting on the ground, busy finding a ring that was neither too expensive..nor did he know how precious it was for her. Caring less about the dirt or his condition, forgetting about everything else, ready to shower all he could for people he cared for.

Especially For people whom he loved.

Who would believe that he was the same Viaan Raghuvanshi, she met in the office the firsts time

A boss who cared less about anything or anyone else excet ffor his bussiness and his professionalism.

How he had reacted when she was late for 5 minutes for a meeting, because she had to visit the doctor for Aarav

Viaan sat opening th holder of the pipe, that connected the two ends for water to pass, he successfully opening one end, to discover a rod, shaking it to let it slide down into his hand. Giving its sight a huge smile, he looked up at her, unaware that she had been staring at him, adorably all throughout.

It felt as if he had pulled out a treasure from a trove.

A treasure hidden somewhere deep enough only to be earned with patience, love and resolve :

The ring or her heart?

Both, she guessed.

After a deep breath of satisfaction, he beamed as he held out the ring to her, lying safely in his hand :

His heart or her ring?

Both, she knew.

Her whole being smiled as she looked at him, with adoration...and love?

A memory flashed before her eyes, a moment she never could forget, it was one of the most memorable moment of her life.

Of her, sitting on the ground on her knees, a hand held out in front of her first love.

Wearing a white shirt similar to the one he wore right now

White canvas, representing their souls: pure and white, ready to be painted with love

"Aditya garehwaal, tum aik normal din ko bhi na festival banadete ho"

How for both Katha and Viaan, moments spent with each other felt like a special holiday, laced with pure joy, and spiritual bliss

"Roz ki zindagi ko celebration banadete ho"

How she now turns on music, enjoying the moment, may it be mundane household chores. How he lives each and every moment with her and his close ones, simple moments he would cherish forever.

"Har aik din ko adventure banadete ho"

The journey they had come along , each day of conflicting emotions - beginning with hate, currently in love; Or the journey from darkness to light. The adventures of trying out new flavours of icecream, playing tissue basketball, or teaching lessons to Anirudh whenever he tried to act oversmart or moving on in life : beautiful and exciting.

"Tumhare saath jeene me Mazaa hai"

The moments they found happiness in each other's presence and how they now looked forward to being with each other.

"Aur tumhare saath toh larhne me bhi mazaa hai"

The endless arguments in the office,
them debating for little changes in the designs for hours.

"Aur pyaar karne me, jitna paagalpan hai na, utna hi sukoon bhi"

How crazy fate has played Viaan and Katha, how they should have been two people who were not supposed to fall in love ; how difficult it was for him to accept his love for her, her being still on the way to the same. And above all how peaceful it is in each other's presence.

"Aur ab yeh feeling na mujhe roz chahiye"

How it feels harder to part, how they wish the moments they spend with each other lasts forever.

Earlier It was her, holding out a hand to her first love.

Now it was him in her place.

Earlier It had been Aadi, loving her back but too afraid to take the first step

And now it is her in his place.

Oh How life comes a full Circle.