Morning starts with hustle bustle in Agarwal house...

Naina huffed showing fake anger seeing everything scattered and lying at the bed, "Preeti jaldi kar, dekh late ho jayega.. abhi tak toh tune apni dress bhi pack nahin ki hai... kaha tha na ki saari taiyari raat mein hi kar le lekin nahin Madam ko toh movie dekhne se fursat mile toh na..."

Preeti quickly stuffing everything in her bag smiled, "Behen ab tu mat shuru ho jaa Mummy ki tarah... dekh mein sab kar rahi hun aur tu chinta mat kar hum late nahin honge... par pehle yeh bata tu aaj kya pehen rahi hai..."

Naina replied casually, "socha nahin lekin kuchh bhi pahan lungi... tu jaanati hai mein yeh sab nahin sochti aur na hi mujhe koi shok hai sanjane sanwarne ka..." since she has no interest in dressing up specially for any occasion and not interested of make-up, she seems least bothered to decide by her own...

Preeti grinned widely praising herself, "don't worry dear, when Preeti the Great is here... I already knew that isi liye maine tere liye ek dress ready ki hai... aaj tu vahi pehnegi... aur yeh final hai.. samjhi..." saying this she quickly rushed to cupboard and bring a packet for Naina.

Preeti without allowing her to check the dress pushed her inside the washroom, "jaa aur jaldi se pahan kar aa ja... mein baaki ki packing kar leti hun.."

Naina went inside and come back wearing a white long knee length dress with light golden embroidered patch till waist... 

Preeti winked whistling flirty, "kya baat hai Madam, qahar dhaane ka iraada hai kya... sach kahun tu toh jayegi poore college mein meri Jaan..." she pulled her in a bone crushing hug praising her whole heartedly...

Avoiding Naina's resistance, Preeti insists her to keep her hair open with matching studs and a bracelet in hand matching with the dress which she bought for her... 

Preeti (in her mind) : achchha hua jo maine aur Rohan ne mil kar iske liye Sameer ki matching ka dress le liya... bata kar deti toh yeh kabhi nahin pehanati... vaise bhi in dono se toh kuchh nahin hoga apne aap... inke pyaar ki gaadi ko dhakka hum doston ko hi lagana padega... ek itni chup rehti hai ki kabhi apne dil ki baat nahin kehti aur dusra sirf iski chuppi samajhne mein laga rehta hai aur khud apne dil ki baat nahin kah pata... lekin  jab isse pata chalega toh yeh meri jaan le legi aaj... lekin iske pyaar ke liye meri qurbaani mujhe manjoor hai... achchha hai na mere saath mein voh idiot topper bhi pitega..."

Anand and Bela praised both the gilrs looking pretty... Bela dabbed a kala tika behind thier ears feeling emotional seeing Naina dressed up for party after so long... since after her accident she hardly ready to go even for shopping to buy new clothes... seems now she might start living her life fully...

Anand drop them college with lots of instructions to be safe and come back home at earliest...

The moment they entered in college Sameer was waiting for her at parking standing near his car...... His eyes remain opened with her first glimpse making his breathing  stopped... his heart fluttered and goosebumps erupted all over seeing her... She was looking eternally beautiful... beyond even his imagination even...

Naina lifted her deep dark black orbs looked at Sameer, his handsome face, his silky strands always flying haywires, his broad shoulders, his drooling eyes which only had immense love and care for her. His fashion sense was out of this world. He is indeed a perfect man, every girl's dream man.

Sameer was all lost and Naina unknowingly blush seeing him staring her like this...

Their trance broke when others met and greet each other... suddenly they realize their dresses matching with each other... Sameer was wearing white shirt and pant with golden jacket...

They both looked each other surprisingly... Naina and Sameer's gaze instantly turned to Preeti & Rohan understood their plan.

Naina glares her giving warning, "tujhe toh mein baad mein dekh lungi... ghar chal bas ek baar"

Whereas Sameer smiled winking to them both praising mentally, "thank you Preeti Rohan, tumne toh kamaal kar diya mere dil ki khwahish poori kar ke" 😊

Munna breaking their trance: jaldi chalo yaar ready ho jaate hai, phir auditorium mein bhi jana hai... vaise hi pehli baar aise dance competition mein part liya hai, pata nahin kya hoga

They all headed towards changing room but as Sameer and Naina were already dressed up, they prefer to stay back in garden only for some time ... even Sameer never left any chance to spend time alone with her... he makes excuse seding them all away, "we don't need to change so you guys can carry on... will wait for you here only..."

Sameer sitting beside her, "Thanks Naina, tumne aaj white dress pehni, mere se matching ki... you are really looking very pretty and beautiful..."

Naina replied nervously, "voh Sameer... mein nahin.. voh acutally Preeti lekar aayi thi ye dress... mujhe to pata bhi nahin tha..."

Sameer smiled, "koi bhi laya ho par pehna to tumne hi hai na... so all compliments should be for you only... vaise bhi aaj yeh sab log dance partners hai toh ek dusre ke matching ki dresses pehnenge... mein hi akela rah jaata, so all thanks to you for pairing with me..." he said with utmost affection in his eyes...

Naina shyly replied, "thanks, par aaj tum bhi bahut smart lag rahe ho... (naughtily) bach kar rehna aaj college ki saari ladkiyaan tum par deewani hone wali hai..."

Sameer naughtily winked to her, "aur tum... tumhara kya iraada hai Madam... ladke toh aaj tum par bhi lattu hone wale hai... (in his mind: bada mushkil hoga tumhein sabki najarons se bacha kar rakhna... aur usase bhi jyada khud ko rokna... kaash ek baar gale laga paata)

Naina replied, "aisa kuchh nahin hai.. (Laughed sarcastically) aur tumhein lagta hai iss college ke saare ladke andhe hai jo mujh jaisi ladki par fida honge jo... kuchh bhi haan..."

Sameer's smile suddenly vanished from his face, replied in little high tone, "Naina... kya bole ja rahi ho... kuchh toh socha karo... arey andha toh voh hoga jo tumhein na dekhe..." his voice laced with anger, " aur agar dekhna hai toh khudko kabhi meri najar se dekho, phir tumhein pata chalega ki tum kya ho, kitni sundar ho... aur tum kabse apne aap ko sabse alag aur kam samajhne lagi... School ki sabse intelligent aur confident ladki ko kahaan chhod diya tumne..." he feels hurt hearing her to feel so low about herself... though she was never be an over confident and high rated herself but he always like her confident and smart attitude...

Naina feels bad hurting him, "Sameer, mera matlab voh nahin tha... I am sorry maine subah subah tumhara mood kharaab kar diya..." a lone tear drop from her eye

Sameer wiped out her tears and calmly said, "I am sorry also, mujhe bhi aise react nahin karna chahiye tha... lekin Naina tumhein kabhi apne aap ko kisi se kam samajhne ki jarurat nahin hai... kisi bhi baat ke liye... kyunki you are perfect... even more than perfect..." 

Leaning slightly towards her with his killing smile he held his ear from one hand in flirting tone, "please ro mat varna mujhe bahut dukh hoga ki itani sundar si, pyari si ladki ko daaant diya.... sorry please..." 

Naina put his hand down and smiled back... She picked up her bag and take out a chocolate and give it to Sameer, "yeh tum sab ke liye... All the best"

Sameer took it from her hand, break a piece and put in her mouth, "sorry, par tum laayi ho toh, mein kisi ke saath share nahin karne wala".. she smiled asking in confusion, "par mujhe kyun khilayi, mujhe thode hi na participate karna hai"... 

Sameer, "haan par tum bhi toh hamare group ka hissa ho, aur tumne intani mehanat ki hai in logo ko sikhane ke liye, toh bas isiliye... after all Teacher itana best hai tabhi toh students itani achchhi performance de pa rahe hai varna dekha tha na inka kya haal tha pehle din..."

She also breaks a piece and put in his mouth, "all the best to you too.. aakhir tum mere partner  jo the inhein sikhane mein... 50/50"

Sameer replied with a genuine smile, "I know... we are best partners... 100% best and perfect" he said deeply looking into her eyes making her nervous in his intense gaze...

Their reverie broke seeing all friends coming back to them getting ready in perfectly matching dresses with their partners... All reach auditorium and went to backstage...

Naina wished them all, "Okay guys All the Best... bahut achchhe se perform karna... mein yahin tumhara wait karungi..."

Sameer instantly replied denying, "kyun... tum yahaan akeli kya karogi... you are also in our team so you should come with us at back stage..."

Naina : Par mein to perform nahin kar rahi toh tum log jaao... mein yahaan theek hun...

Sameer : Sorry Naina par yahaan dekho kitni bheed hai.. tum akele pareshaan ho jaogi .. chalo hamare saath mein tumhein yahaan akele nahin chhod sakta... aur phir tum in sabki help bhi kar dena agar last minute kuchh chahiye ho..... tumhein pata hai mujhse akele nahin sambhala jayega in sabko... yeh sab sirf tumhari hi sunte hai....

She nodded in yes and walked with them knowing very well that Sameer and Preeti will not leave her alone even for a second.... even she herself was scared to stay alone in auditorium filled with students who were dancing and having fun crazily...

They all reached at the common place at backstage and join other participants... Sunaina Kartik gang was also there practicing to performe a group dance...

Sakshi (senior) : hi Guys, ab mein aap sabko aapke groups and sequence bata rahi hun ki kab kiski performance hai so that you can get ready accordingly.... She starts announcing total 20 group names and sequence... Naina saw Sameer so much worried and tensed. He was sweating profusely and looking nervous... she looked at him to check but he assured with his smile that he is all fine...

Sakshi keeps on telling the group names, "and guys last naam hai for Duet song by Sameer and Naina"

Sameer shut his eyes in fear and turned his face back from all... gesturing like... mar gaya ab...

Munna Pandit said in confusion, "arey lagtaa hai sakshi se list mein koi galti ho gayi hai ... hum check karwaate hai dobara se..."

Naina sternly stops them, "ruko Munna Pandit... mujhe pata hai galti kahaan se huyi hai"

All looks towards her surprisingly... Naina walked towards Sameer and put her hand on his shoulder to turn him back towards her... He turned slowly feeling her touch, but his eyes were still closed...

Naina trying to keep herself calm, asked strictly, "Sameer can you pleeeeease explain yeh sab kya hai... tumne hi sabke naam ki list di thi na college mein... yeh tumhara kaam hai na..."

Sameer slowly opened his eyes and looks down with a cute puppy face and slowly nodding his head, "YES"... all got shocked as no one was expecting him to do so without asking from Naina...

Naina looked at him angrily, "yeh kya hai Sameer.. it's not a joke... har chij majaak nahin hoti.. mein kaise gaa sakti hun..."

Sameer innocently replied, "munh se aur kahan se... sab aise hi gaate hai... ismein itna sochne wali kya baat hai..." all laughed seeing him behaving like a kid

Naina irritatingly glares them, "yeh majaak nahin hai... kyun kar rahe ho tum yeh sab..."

Sameer's expression turned serious... he holds her hand and take her outside the assembly area in one side to talk in private... all were standing there surprisingly looking them going away...

Sameer, "Naina, please gussa mat karna, tum pehle yahaan baitho..." he makes her sit on a chair and he sits kneel down in front of her...

Sameer, "Naina, maine yeh sab kisi majaak ya masti mein nahin kiya hai... tumhein kya lagta hai mein tumhare saath aisa koi majaak kar sakta hun... I can't hurt you anytime and you know that..." he said giving the most convincing look, but Naina was not accepting that...

After a deep breath he continues, "dekho mujhe pata hai tum gaana gaati ho, maine suna hai tumhe akele mein gaate huye... school mein, kai baar... aur sach tumhari awaaj bahut pyari hai bilkul tumhari tarah..."

Naina tried to make him understand, "par Sameer, voh akele mein gaana ek alag baat hai, yahaan stage par gaana alag... maine toh aaj tak Preeti Swati ke saamne bhi kabhi nahin gaya..."

Sameer, "I know but believe me, mein jaanta hun jab hum milkar gayenge toh it will be perfect... ek baar koshish toh kar sakti ho na... just trust me... tumhari awaaj maine suni hai... you can sing well, believe me..."

Naina (calmly): Sameer, please meri baat maano, agar mein achchha gaati bhi hun toh bhi yahaan stage par sabke saamne ... nahin yeh mujhse nahin hoga... Sorry..."

Sameer, "kyun nahin hoga... I am sure you don't have any stage fear... tumne itni baar perform kiya hai, kitne competition mein participate kiya hai... toh ab kya problem hai... phir mein hun na tumhare saath..."

Naina replied feeling weak, "pehle ki baat aur thi Sameer... ab sab badal gaya hai... stage toh dur mein toh college aane se pehle bhi roj das baar sochti hun... I can't face all this... logon ki najare..."

He cut her sentence, "phir wohi baat... Naina you have to be strong... aise darr darr ke zindagi nahin bitayi jati... tumhe jeena hoga.. apne liye ... apne apno ke liye... vaise bhi kisi ne kaha hai...

Ek sapne ke tootkar choor hone ke baad,

Doosra sapna dekhne ko hi zindagi kehte hai....

Naina (sternly) : Sameer, tum yeh apni shayari band karo, jyada dialogue maarne ki jarurat nahin hai... mein stage par nahin aaungi... aur yeh mera aakhiri faisla hai.. tum jaakar list mein se naam change karwa do..."

Sameer stands feeling dejected as he was still not able to convince her... he brings out a page from his pocket and gave it to her, "Naina yeh voh gaana hai jo humein ek saath stage par gaana hai... aur haan yeh tumhara favorite gaana hai toh tumhein yaad karne ka bhi problem nahin hoga... I will wait for you at stage..." she looked at him surprisingly on his stubbornness. 

Sameer turned to go back but stops in middel, "Naina, mein stage par jaakar sirf apni lines hi gaunga aage ki lines tumhari hai... agar tum nahin aayi toh mein aage nahin gaaunga, chahe stage par mujhe kitni bhi insult sahni pade... so it's your choice... soch lo jo karna hai... par itna yaad rakhna agar aaj tum nahin aayi to yeh Sameer Maheshwari zindagi mein kabhi phir gaana nahin gaayega... and that's my promise to my best friend.... so, see you.... Bye and all the best partner..." he turned and left leaving the soul behind him thinking and surprised on his behavior...