In night, Sameer called her and they talked about the whole day events happened. She tells him all heart- warming wishes which she gets from all near and dear ones...

Naina said excitedly, "Sameer pata hai Deepika aur Papaji ka bhi phone aaya tha... mein toh hairan hi rah gayi thi... mujhe bilkul ummid nahin thi ki voh mujhe call kar ke wish karenge...."

Sameer, "huh... voh toh vaise bhi tumhari chamchi hai.... uska bas chalta toh apne saath Delhi le jaati, par haan kuchh baat toh hai tum mein jo mujhe bhi hamesha hairan kar deti hai.."

She asked with curiosity, "aisa kya... matlab mein kuchh samjhi nahin".. he smiled and to tease her, "tumhara jaadu, jo ek baar chal jaaye toh zindagi bhar nahin utarta... ab dekho na Deepika, Poonam Bhabhi sab kaise deewane ho gaye hai tumhare aur yahaan tak ki Mr Somani bhi, ek hi din mein tumhein apni beti bana liya... idhar Nanu ko dekho subah meeting mein bhi clients ko tumhari photo dikha rahe the ki tum unki beti ho... mujhe toh lagta hai thode dinon mein yeh log mujhe apna damaad bana lenge..."

She laughed whole-heartedly, "tum na poore paagal ho, kuchh bhi bolte ho.." he flattered listening her melodious laughter, said in heavy tone, "sach Naina, tumhari yeh hasi sunane ke liye, tumhein dekhne ke liye taras gaya hun... ek hi din mein tumhare bina sab adhura adhura sa lag raha hai yahaan.. aur jab se tumhari photo dekhi hai Newspaper mein bohot man ho raha hai ki kaash tumhein milkar congrats kar pata... "

She remembered her Award ceremony date and asked, "Sameer vaise tum kab tak aa rahe ho.." he said, "pakka nahin pata par haan, Nanu shayad 20th tak aa jayenge vaapas legal formailites poori karke, par mujhe rukna padega, mein shayad 25th ya 26th tak aa paaun, kuchh planning hai jo karni padegi clients ke saath.. usake baad voh log teen mahine ke liye abroad ja rahe hai toh sab kuchh pehle hi final karna padega.." her heart sinks thinking he won't be there in ceremony, he asked, "kya hua Naina, itni chup kyun ho gayi tum.. kuchh kehna hai..."

She said slowly holding her tears, "Sameer, aaj sham ko Mr Kashyap ka phone aaya tha, unhone bataya ki Award Ceremony 23rd ko hai yahin Ahmedabad mein.." they both went silent dis-heartened with this news.. he mustered some courage to cheer up her, "toh koi baat nahin Naina, mein vahaan nahin hun toh kya, mera pyaar hamesha tumhare saath rahega... mein Rohan se kahunga ki tumhari khoob saari photos khinche aur video recording bhi karwa lega photographer se, mein aakar dekh lunga... par wada karo ki tum apna man udaas nahin karogi, har photo mein mujhe tumhari vahi muskaan nazar aani chahiye jisne mera dil churaya hai... mujhe koi beimani nahin chahiye samjhi..."

She still not very convinced, "par tumhare bina kaise Sameer.. aaj mein jahaan hun vahaan tak pahunchane ki prerna mujhe tumse hi toh mili hai... agar tum na hote toh mein kabhi likhna hi nahin shuru kar paati... bohot yaad aayegi tumhari.. sab honge par meri najare sirf tumhein hi dhundhengi.." he too holds her emotions and said, "haan toh ek kaam karna, thoda sa sir jhukana aur apne dil mein jhaank lena... aajkal mera permanent theekana vahin hai... tumse dur toh mein ho hi nahin sakta.." he tried his best to console her... they talked for some more time and disconnect the call..

Sameer thinking, "kya karun kuchh samajh nahin aa raha.. Nanu ne kitne bharose ke saath mujhe responsibility di hai, vaapas nahin ja sakta kaam adhura chhod kar, par nahin chahta ki apni zindagi ke itane bade din mein bhi voh udaas rahe.... bhagwan ji ab aap hi koi madad kijiye... mein kitni bhi koshish kar lun usse samjhane ki par jaanta hun usaka man kitna udaas hoga mere bina... itni badi achievement bhi khul kar enjoy nahin kar pa rahi sirf meri wajah se..."

Days passed, they both missed each other, daily talking on phone was also not sufficient but managed somehow... after a week, early morning Naina woke up and gets ready for college when doorbell rings... expecting Rohan to be there to pick up girls, Anand opened the door and there Nanu was standing with Rohan.. they all greet each other... Naina Preeti came and took his blessings... he congrats her on her achievement, "mujhse toh ruka hi nahin gaya... seedha airport se yahin aa raha hun..."

After a quick round of breakfast Rohan Preeti Naina about to leave for college with Rohan, when Nanu handed over a packet to her.. "yeh le, Sameer ne bheja hai tere liye.." she raised her brows, "yeh kya hai Nanu" he chuckled, " mujhe nahin pata baba... mein toh bas postman hun, baaki voh jab phone karega toh puchh lena.." all laughed... they all left for college waiting for his call, in evening...

In evening, he called at his usual time and asked, "mera packet mila... kaisa laga.." she said, "abhi khola nahin, mein chahti thi tumhare saath hi kholun.." he insists her to open and see her gift, "achchha mein phone par hi hun, please kholo na.." she unwrapped the gift and found a beautiful full length golden shade Anarkali suit with delicate embroidery on border, a matching sleek gold set with earrings and his favorite matching bangles....

She got amazed seeing his choice of such an elegant dress, absolute fit for the occasion... she said excitedly, "Sameer yeh toh bohot sundar hai.. tumne mere liye kharidi.. thank you so much.." he said, "of course apni jaan ke liye mein nahin launga toh aur kaun laayega... Naina kya tum yahi dress Award ceremony par pahnogi... mein chahta hun ki tum isi dress mein award lo, taaki mujhe apne paas hi feel kar sako...." her eyes turned misty, he too feels sad but to cheer up her, "dekho mein nahin hun iska matlab yeh nahin ki tum rona shuru kar do... itni mehanat se apni jaan ke liye itni pyaari dress kharidi hai, iske badle mein mujhe kya milega...." she said cutely, "bohot saara pyaar jab tum aaoge... vaise tumne na meri bohot badi mushkil solve kar di... Chachiji kab se kah rahi thi ki aise mauke par saree pehenate hai, par mera bilkul bhi man nahin tha... ab tum ne yeh dress bheji hai toh voh kuchh nahin kahengi..."

He took a deep breath getting relaxed & happy thinking in his mind, "achchha hua yeh dress bhej di maine varna kahin Chachiji ke kehne mein aakar Saree pehenti aur uske saath Preeti ka design kiya hua voh deep cut blouse hota... na baba na... bhagwan ji achchha hua aapne idea diya aur mein bach gaya.. varna voh vahaan aise jaati toh meri toh yahaan jaan hi nikal jaati... thank you haan... vaapas aakar pakka darshan ke liye aaunga uske saath... bacha liya aapne iss nanhi si jaan ko aur mere masoom se dil ko..."

Naina said, "Sameer... Sameer kahaan kho gaye.. tum sun rahe ho..." he came back to senses and said, "haan.. arey mein kahaan jaaunga... bas tum yahi dress pehanana... please..." she smiled and kissed hard on receiver, "I love you Sameer.." he said huskily, "love you too jaan.. bas aise hi muskurati raho..."

Three days went well.. all were busy in preparation as its being a proud moment for all to accompany her... Chachaji, Chachiji, Nanu, Rohan, Preeti, Munna, Pandit, Swati, Preeti & Arjun decided to go for the ceremony to see her receiving Award. Anand tried a lot but Rakesh refused to go with them saying he doesn't have any relation with her anymore especially after Arjun too break all relations with him because of her...

Sameer ensure calling her daily to keep her mood better, to not feeling bad that he is not with her on such a special moment though he too was very saddened.... Nanu too called him to come back before time, leaving work incomplete if he wants but he denied, "nahin Nanu, maine jimmedari li hai toh poori kar ke hi aaunga... beech mein aaya toh Naina ko bhi achchha nahin lagega..."

Big day arrive, all gets so much excited.. Naina dressed up in dress and accessories Sameer sent for her, keeping her hair open with a light gloss, as he said... indeed looking eternally stunning. Sameer called her early morning and wished her again. After taking blessings from God, they left for the Venue to reach on time... outside the auditorium, Nanu with Rohan & Mundit were already waiting for them... she touched his feet's and took his blessings too....

Nanu caressed her hair and blessed her, "Sorry beta, agar mujhe pata hota toh mein ussey jaane hi nahin deta, par majboori thi..." she smiled and said, "Nanu please aap sorry mat kahiye.. yeh uska farz hai aur aaj voh itna jimmedar bhi toh aapki wajah se hi bana hai.. mujhe garv hai uspar.." he gets overwhelmed on her maturity and understanding for his little one and kissed her forehead, "aur mujhe tum donon par... jeete raho..."

They all congrats her once again ... a lady from organizing committee took her in front row seat assigned for her along with Anand, Bela and Nanu... rest all settled in second row just behind them... she was happy but missing him terribly... almost on urge of bursting into tears... losing all the patience she kept till now to console herself.. she keep her eyes down to avoid anyone notice thinking, "maine vada kiya tha tumse isliye ro nahin rahi hun, par sachchi bohot yaad aa rahi hai tumhari.... man kar raha hai abhi bhaag kar vaapas chali jaaun, nahin lena mujhe koi award, nahin manani koi khushiyaan jismein tum shaamil nahin ho...." all her attempts got failed and a tear just rolled on her cheeks when she felt a soft touch on her face wiping her tear...

She lifts her face slightly when saw the most handsome face in front of her, all smiling, saying "mana kiya tha na ki rona mat par koi baat nahin sunati tum meri.." said showing fake anger.. she smiled widely with tears looking at him.... he said in same tone, "ab royi toh vaapas chala jaaunga.. sachchi.." she keeps her hand on her mouth shockingly while controlling her raging emotions to hug him in front of all... " tum ... tum yahaan kaise.... subah toh tumne kaha tha ki Mumbai mein ho.." he smiled and said, "sab bataunga, pehle tum award toh le lo.." she saw him shockingly as he was sitting on Chachiji' s seat next to her ... she turned and saw Chachiji sitting with Preeti & others, they all teased her for surprise he gave to all...

Ceremony starts with welcome of chief guests and other special dignified guests continued with speech. Many writers were awarded, they started calling one by one all the winners from each state to give the awards.. lastly they announced the winner on all India level that too the youngest amongst all.. they announced "Naina Aggarwal" accompanied with a thunder round of applause... he squeeze her hand and gesture to go... she stood holding his hand to support, take few steps ahead towards stage but stop with a jerk seeing three stairs to climb... she turned seeing him standing behind gesturing her to go alone with a confidence in his eyes that she can do it now... she smiled and move ahead.. slowly she climbed the stairs with trust he always shown on her..

She walked up to the center of stage and accepted award from the Chief guest, with bouquet, an envelope of Prize money ... The host speaks about her achievements, qualification that she is a state level topper also and lastly request her to speak about herself who encourage her to achieve this ..... she took the mike while looking at her family and him, starts.. "

Pehle to mein aap sabka shukriya karna chahungi jinhone mujhe iss laayak samjha ki aaj mein yahaan khade hokar aap sab se kuchh kah pa rahi hun.. Thank you to all the judges and organizing committee & my publisher..

Aaj mein jo kuchh bhi hun uss ek insaan ki wajah se hun jinhone zindagi ke har mod par mera saath diya, mujhe sambhala, mujhe sahi raah batayi aur voh hai mere Chachaji Mr Anand Agarwal.... Aaj mein jo kuchh bhi hun sirf inki wajah se hun... Thank you Chachaji Chachiji, mujhe itna pyaar dene ke liye, mujh par itna vishwas karne ke liye... Thank You too Nanu, my best friend, mere guide... thanks to my soul sister Preeti jo hamesha mere liye sabse ladne ke liye taiyar rehti hai, mujhe hasati hai aur mujhse khoob jhagdati bhi hai... thanks to all my dear lovely friends to support me in all manners... meri zindagi ke har utaar chadaav mein mera saath dene ke liye..." all clapped loudly for her...

After a pause she looked at him lovingly and continued, "lastly mein kehna chahungi thanks usko jisne mujhe yahaan tak pahunchane ki prerna di, mujhe hausla diya, jab mein zindagi se haar maan chuki thi usane mera haath thaama, mujhe phir se jeena muskurana sikhaya, apne par bharosa karna sikhaya.. aaj agar mein yahaan sabke saamne khadi hun toh yeh sirf usake pyaar, usake vishwas ke dam par... jiska haath thaam kar maine andhero se ujale tak ka safar tay kiya... aur voh koi aur nahin mera sabse achchha dost, mera pyaar, meri zindagi hai.. Sameer... Sameer Maheshwari..." she forwards her hand and gesture him to come on stage... he got amazed that how beautifully she described their relation in front of whole world... 💕

Anand patted on his back to go... he move ahead and joined her on stage... she took the trophy and give it to him... he took her in side hug circled his hand from her back and they both hold the trophy together ... Rohan clicked so many pictures of them together... all clapped for them .... their vision was blurred with tears but a contented wide smile on their lips ... she looked at him with a grateful smile, when he looked her back with all affection and love...

They both came down from stage holding each other hand and join the family... all hug her and congrats once again while they both keep looking at each other.... words were not even required to express their feelings... Vivek came forward to congrats her making her shock.. she bent to touch his feet when he stopped her in between and hugged her back... "Congrats Naina beta... I am proud of you.." she said surprisingly, "Papa aap achanak... aapne toh bataya hi nahin tha.." he smiled and turned her holding her shoulder pointing towards Sameer, "kaise nahin aata.... tumhein dil se beti maana hai, tumhare liye gift bhi toh lana tha Mumbai se...." they all looked them both surprised...

Flashback..

Last week Vivek talked to Nanu about their Mumbai meeting which he confirmed that deal is done and he is going back tomorrow Ahmadabad but Sameer is staying back at Mumbai to finalize on other important matters and new machinery and techniques to be used for this deal as per client requirements... he asked "par papaji kuchh din baad toh Naina ka award function hai, voh nahin ja payega kya..." Nanu told him all the scenarios and Sameer's firm decision to not to leave the work in between.... Vivek feels bad for thinking about him, "meri wajah se Sameer bachpan se hamesha apni khushiyon se dur raha hai, par aaj mujhe ek baap ka farz nibhana hoga... apne bete ko uski Khushi se milwa kar... kahenge nahin par mujhe pata hai donon ek dusre ko bohot miss kar rahe honge... itne bade din par mein kaise inn donon ko udaas dekh sakta hun..."

After Nanu left for Ahmadabad, without informing in advance, same day Vivek reached Mumbai and support Sameer to finalize all matters two days in advance, as he had heard in his business circle about the same technologies which is getting common now days in garments business.... they both worked together day & night and with Vivek's experience and Sameer's hard work...  they complete all work well in advance, which was  appreciated by clients too...

They finished up all work till late night a day before only... Vivek wants to go back from Mumbai to Delhi but Sameer insists him to come with him at least for one day... "Naina aapse milkar bohot khush ho jayegi... please chaliye, mujhe bhi achchha lagega..." saying this Sameer hugged him and appreciate his help... they both took morning flight back to Ahmadabad without informing anyone and give surprise reaching directly at venue...

Flashback end

They all left the function politely refused the lunch organized as Nanu had already planned a big party at home for her...