"Whatt ??" My mouth was hung open.

"She was in a relationship since 7 years. She loved Sameer bhaiya and wanted to marry him. But dad forced her to marry Khurrana uncle's son Mihir."

"Why did he do that ?"

"That was just a business deal for him. You know being a rich kid isn't always about posh houses and big cars. Sometimes middle class kids don't realise what we don't get. She requested dad, begged infront of him not to get her married. But dad thought that marrying in the family would be better for her and Sameer won't be able to take care of her needs as he wasn't a billionaire."

"What happened after that ?"

"She sacrificed her love for dad. She didn't complain at all. One day when I went to her house to surprise her, I saw that Mihir was lying on floor drunk and Kriti di had red marks on her hands and face. He used to torture her, beat her. He treated her like a slave. And when he came infront of our parents, he behaved as if he treated her like a princess." He said.

A lone tear rolled down his cheeks.

"It's fine Khushal. You don't have to continue." I said wiping away his tears.

"I couldn't see di like that and brought her with me to our house. I told dad and mom how he used to beat her. But do you know what they said ? They told her to return back to that demon's house. They said that she's a married woman now and her husband's place is her house. Mom made her understand that sometimes girls have to face all these things. This is a part of their life. How the fuck could she tell something like that ? Probably because even dad used to do the same with her." Saying this he started crying.

"Shsshh Khushal. It's fine. Calm down. Look at me. Come on see here. Everything is going to be fine."

He looked at me and I wiped his tears. His eyes were red from all the crying and he hugged me.

"I couldn't do anything to save Kriti di. She loved me so much. She treated me like her own child. I couldn't save her. When dad told her to return to her house, the next morning we found her hanging from the fan."

I rubbed his back and tried to calm him down.
After few moments he stopped hugging me and maintained some distance.

"Sorry I couldn't control. I just wanted to take all those out. I had been controlling all those emotions inside me since those 2 years. After her death I shifted here."

"That's fine. I hope you are feeling good now. You can share whatever you want with me. Never hesitate."

"Thank you Noor. This means a lot."

He took out his phone and showed me Kriti Di's picture.

"She was really pretty." I said.

"That she was." He shoved his phone Inside his jeans pocket. "Let's go to the garden. I need some fresh air."

"Sure. Let's go." I replied.

We were walking in the garden side by side. That feeling was really awesome. I was already 24 but I never really had any serious relationships till date.

I only used to have crush on people but till today I never really had a boyfriend. So a guy sharing his worst fears with you, crying infront of you, having fun with you, these things were certain new feelings for me.

I really had started liking him. For the way he was, the way he respected girls, the way in which he was entirely different from his father and Mihir.

He was so young yet he had faced so much in his life. If some random guy just talks with him, no one would ever realise what he has gone through, because he always has this smile on his face which is full of positivity.

"Can you see that plant there ? Kriti di helped me plant it. That was the first plant I planted here." He said, cheerfully.

He was showing me around the garden, when he unintentionally held my hand. That moment felt so precious. Tanya used to say how it feels when you spend time with your boyfriend but these things were entirely new for me.

I walked hand in hand for sometime when a lady came and told us that the food was ready.

We went inside and had the delicious food cooked by the staff.

"This chicken is so yummy !!" I said, licking my fingers.

"You like chicken ?"

"I love it."

"Haha same here. You can come here often, whenever you feel like having lunch." He said laughing.

After we ate our food, we still had some time. He showed me his childhood pictures, his school and college pictures, introduced me to his friends via Instagram and I added them all in my follow list. Those people were so good and friendly.

He played his guitar, we sang songs together and had so much fun.

Suddenly I got a text message from Tanya reminding me that I need to reach home early.

"Khushal, I got to go. It's already 5:30pm."

"Sure. I'll drop you."

"Thanks a lot yaar. I really enjoyed my time here. This was my best day do far in Kolkata." And he just smiled.

We sat inside his car and I texted Tanya that I would directly meet her at the parlour.

"Do you have a boyfriend ?" Khushal asked.

"Pardon what ?" I asked, because I couldn't believe my ears.

"Do you have a boyfriend ?"

"No. And you ?"

"Should I have a boyfriend ? Am a guy and am straight." He said laughing and I rolled my eyes.

The rest of the ride was silent. He kinda seemed uncomfortable after the girlfriend boyfriend discussion.

I told him the location of the parlour and he dropped me there.

"Thanks for today. I really had so much fun." I said.

"My pleasure. Text me whenever you want to meet next. Always there for you madam." He said smiling at me.

"Don't you have to manage your club as well ?" I asked smirking.

"Am the boss there pretty lady. I don't have work often you know. So I have plenty of time to hang around with a beautiful girl I met some days back and her name is Noor." He said smirking at me.

"Enough flirting now mister. Go back home now." I said laughing.

After that I went upstairs and Tanya was already there. We had so much fun at the parlour as well. It was so relaxing that I thought I would fall asleep there.

The next few days were busy af. I helped uncle and aunty with the arrangements and helped Tanya with her makeup and dresses.

"Noor !!! My fiance is coming tomorrow !! Am so excited !!" Tanya shouted excited, entering into my room.

"I know right sweetheart. Even am excited to meet the guy who made my bestfriend fall in love with him."

"Ayee yes !!! Am so happy."

"You gotta look the best tomorrow. Gear up !!!"

"Not only me, even you have to look the best. Who knows you may find your prince charming there as well." Tanya said teasing me.

"I don't need to find one. I already have found someone." I replied blushing.

The last few days with Khushal had been great. We went to his farmhouse along with his other friends. We went to restaurants, shopping malls, clubs, outings and what not.

I wasn't able to meet up since the last few days because I was caught up with all these pre wedding works.

The last time we met, Khushal told me that he was going to Paris for a business meeting and we could meet only after he comes back.

We both still were in touch, as we regularly used to chat via text messages.

"Wait what ??? You already have a boyfriend ?? Wow !!! " Tanya screamed, bringing me out of my thoughts.

"No ! I never said that. I like someone. I mean like serious kinda feelings. Remember the guy who saved me that day from Akshay in the club ?"

"Yeah that handsome hunk ?"

"Yes. He's the one. We have been hanging around a lot these days. And I really like him. I guess he likes me too."

"Show me his picture !!!"

"Not now. I requested you to show your fiance's picture but you didn't show me. Not it's tit for tat. Wait until I see your fiance. "

"Fine. Tomorrow my fiance is coming so you can meet him. But after your guy comes back from Paris, you will make me meet him."

"Done deal." I said and we both hugged each other.

Finally we both were in love. The best days of a person's life.
I just wanted her to always be happy. She was the bestfriend I ever had in my life and I value her more than anything.

"I love you Tan !!!"

"I love you too babe !!"

The rest of the night was spent dancing like crazy people and then even we don't know when we fell asleep, dreaming about our prince charmings.

T

he next morning when I woke up, I checked my phone and there was a good morning text from Khushal. I blushed as soon as I saw that.

"Goodmorning beautiful." He had texted.

"Mornnninnggggggggggg handsome. Reached Paris ?"

"Yup. Have a meeting in the evening, so my phone will remain switched off. I'll text you once am free."

"For sure. Good luck. I hope you all the luck for your meeting."

"Ahaan. I don't need luck this time. It's now or never kinda situation."

"It's just a meeting bubba. Chill."

"It's more than just a meeting to me. You won't understand."

"Fine fine Mr boss. I hope you get whatever you want."

"Talk to you later love."

Wait what ? Did he text 'love' ?
Oh god. Someone just slap me. Am I dreaming ? How did that happen ?
Yahoo !!!!!

"Ttyl💕" I replied and kept my phone on charging.

The next thing I did was finish all my chores and I rush down for breakfast. Everyone was already at the breakfast table discussion about the party.

"Many of my close friends will be there as well. They all must be served properly. Keep a check on everything....." Anil uncle was talking to the head of the staffs.

"Am so excited babe !!! Finally I'll see him after a month. I guess he's already back home."

"Why don't you text him ?"

"I did. But he's phone is switched off. He must be busy with everything, now that he's back here. Being the owner of his company, he has so many responsibilities."

"Yeah yeah I understand. Don't worry, you are going to look so good today that he would faint as soon as he sees you." I said laughing and she blushed.

This girl was head over heels for him. I was so happy for my bestfriend.
I hope the guy loves her as much as well, else I would not even think once before killing him.

It was already 5:30pm when I finished all my works and went to Tanya's room to help her get ready.
The party started at 7.
I helped her get ready and came back to my room at nearly 6:30pm.

I wore the short dress I bought for the party along with matching pair of heels. I applied light makeup just how I like it along with some kajal, eyeliner and mascara.
Then straightened my hair and curled the bottom part of it. And here, I was ready in just 30mins !!

I was excited for the party as I was going to meet her fiance for the first time.

We all went downstairs and the guests kept on coming.

"Dhawan uncle is here." Tanya shouted, when I noticed an old man in a suit enter with his wife wearing a beautiful saree.

They all came and hugged Anil uncle and Sweta aunty. Then they met Tanya and hugged her.

"Who's this pretty girl ?" Dhawan uncle asked, Anil uncle.

"She's Tanya's bestfriend. They are childhood friends and she's like our daughter."

"Where is he ?" Tanya asked, blushing.

"Haha. Beta he's coming in his car. He will be here soon." Aunty said.

Tanya and I waited for sometime meanwhile we clicked some selfies.

"He's here." Tanya shouted, excited and ran towards him.

I turned back to see who he was but I couldn't see his face and Tanya was hugging him.

I went to him and forwarded my hand for a handshake, "Hello ! Am Tanya's bestfriend........"

"Noor !" He said, shocked and his eyes wide open and I realised he was non other than Khushal.

So he was Tanya's fiance ?
He was the Khushal Dhawan ?
Owner of the Dhawan group of companies ?

Why did you lie to me Khushal ? Why ?

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Hey fam !!

Here's the 2nd part of the 4th chapter.

I hope you are liking it so far.

The next parts will be updated soon !!!

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Song for this chapter: Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage Hum💫

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