Varun's POV:
Kiara was right, I couldn't be without her and she without me. Having her in my arms, it felt as if I was home. As if this is where I belonged from the start, and I couldn't be happier to return to it. I could feel the tears falling from her cheeks and I'm sure they were out of happiness. She missed me as much as I missed her, maybe even more. Now, nothing or no one can come between us and I'll make sure of it. I'll be the one to keep her happy forever and won't let a tear come from her beautiful eyes.

Pulling away from the hug, I cup her face and wipe her tears using my thumbs. Placing my lips upon her forehead, I sense her relaxing against my touch. I make infinite promises to her to never leave her, or break her heart and she promises to do the same. Days pass us by where she either spends the night at the hotel with me, or I spend it with her at her apartment. We were always together since the day she confessed how she felt for me.

Today, I was asking her to officially be my girlfriend. I never got to ask her when we were in India, I did promise her and today I am going to complete my promise. She has no idea though, she thinks that we're just going for a regular dinner. Having picked her up, she sits in the passenger seat beside me. She wears a summery floral dress that stops below her knees, and her beautiful medium length tresses are slightly curled that falls below her shoulders.

"You look beautiful tonight." I say kissing her cheek making her blush.

"Thank you." She smiles. "You look handsome too." She adds. I wore a plain white t-shirt with a black blazer and black jeans. I had to look fancy, we were going to a fancy, classy restaurant and plus I was asking her to be my girlfriend.

"How was shooting?" She asks turning on the radio.

"It was good, we probably only have 5 more days of the New York schedule left before we conclude with a song shoot and thats a wrap." I say and I notice how her smile slowly drops hearing the wrap of the New York schedule for my movie.

"I didn't think you would be leaving so soon." She says.

"I could always stay here a few more days before we start shooting back in India, or here's a crazy idea. Maybe you should come home with me." I say looking over at her as I drive.

"I think I'll stay here in New York." She says which I don't protest. I know how much she loves New York but I also know how much she misses her family which is why I want her to come home with me. We'd see them together and hopefully finally get blessings from her father.

"Sounds fine with me. You'll come for my premiere though right?" I ask her.

"I didn't know you're having a movie release soon." She says.

"I mean it was a movie that I already shot for but the release date kept clashing with other important dates so we had to push it back." I explain and she nods.

"Sure why not?" She smiles.

I park in the spot that is for valet parking and I come out of the car before heading over to Shraddha's side and open the door her. She smiles and closes it behind her. I place my hand on her lower back guiding her in front of me to the restaurant. Perks of knowing the owner, I managed to get us a private table by the riverside view. The waiter guides us to our table and I thanked him. He then leaves and I pull out Shraddha's chair and she smiles once more before sitting.

"You are turning into a gentleman, what's the special occasion?" She knows me too well.

"I don't have any special occasion to be a gentleman for my lady." I say looking at the menu.

"I think I am going to try the Kung Pao Chicken with noodles and mixed vegetables on the side." She says.

"You are aware it's spicy right?" I asked.

"I could always ask them to not make it spicy." She says.

"It defeats the whole purpose Shrads." I say shaking my head.

"You just keep quiet, I'll eat what I wanna eat." She says.

"Well when you start to look like rudolf the red nosed reindeer, don't come and complain to me." I scoff.

"Good, I won't!" She retorts rolling her eyes.

"Good evening, my name is Robert and I'll be your waiter for the evening. How are you both doing tonight?" He asks.

"Fine thank you, and yourself?" Shraddha responds to his question.

"I'm great thanks for asking. What can I start you both off with today?"

"I'll have a glass of your famous Moscato win--"

"We'll take a bottle of that actually. I'll have a glass of sparkling water, thank you!" I smile closing the menu. He nods and promises to take our order after bringing our drinks to the table.

"You didn't have to interrupt me you know." She huffs.

"I know, but you see eventually you were gonna keep asking for refills so it's best to buy the bottle." I explain.

"But that's kind of expensive."

"Oh shut it, I'm not complaining about the prices Shrads. You shouldn't be either." I say and she rolls her eyes.

"This is what I get for falling in love with a melodramatic actor." She rolls her eyes making me smile.

"I am not a melodramatic actor! Besides you don't have to hide it from me, I know you're a big fan of this actor." I smirk arching my eyebrow.

"I am not!" She hides her smile.

"Yes you are, you don't need to hide it from me Shrads." I smile and she rolls her eyes.

"You have no proof Varun, so you can't say otherwise." She argues playfully. I was going to argue back but the waiter brought our drinks to the table. He uncorks the wine and pours it in a glass for Shraddha who politely smiles at him and then thanks him.

"So would you guys like to order now or should I come back in a few minutes?" He questions.

"I think we're ready to order." I speak and he nods grabbing his notepad from his apron.

"What can I get for you guys?" He asks.

"I'll have a garden salad, and for the main course I'll have the Kung Pao Chicken with noodles and mashed potatoes on the side." She says.

"And you sir?" The waiter asks me after finishing writing down Shraddha's order.

"I'll have steak cooked well done and medium rare please with a side of french fries and mixed vegetables!" I say handing him both of our menus.

"Okay, I'll be out with your food shortly." He smiles at Shraddha before leaving.

"The waiter's nice." She says once he leaves and I nod trying to contain my jealousy.

"Are you sure you're going to manage eating your food?" I asked. She looks at me and smiles before reaching over and placing her hand on mine.

"You can say that you're jealous you know." She says smiling rubbing her thumb on the back of my hand.

"I am not." I hide my jealousy.

"You do realize you may be a good actor for the world, but for me you aren't right?" She teases which makes me laugh.

"You're just mad that almost all of my fan clubs are led by girls." I tease and she rolls her eyes removing her hand from mine.

"Shut up, you don't need to be jealous either way. I am in love with a terrible actor who is none other than you!" She smiles making me roll my eyes this time.

"I promise you I wasn't jealous." I say and she narrows her eyes at me if she doesn't believe me. But she eventually gives in to believing me.

"Okay, so I brought your salad and your Kung Pao chicken." He places the plates in front of Shraddha who organizes her cutlery in front of her. He then turns to me and places the plates in front of me. "If there's anything I could do for you or if you need anything, please let me know. Enjoy your meals!" He smiles before leaving.

Shraddha's POV:
Varun was right, and I couldn't let him know that my mouth was actually on fire. He'll be one cocky idiot like I know. I hesitated in taking up my fork and bringing it to my mouth for another bite, before moving on to the mashed potatoes. Noticing while taking bites of my mashed potatoes, I saw Varun was eating and then stopping to gather his thoughts. I began to wonder what has him so lost in thought. It didn't seem like him, he's not one to be silent throughout dinner.

"Are we okay?" I asked him making him stop eating his food.

"Yeah we're okay," He pauses reaching over to grab my hand slightly rubbing his thumb against my hand. "why would you ask that?"

"Well, normally you aren't silent during dinner. That's the time where you want to talk the most, but today you're completely silent and just gathering your thoughts and it makes me feel as if there's something wrong." I say.

"Shraddha, there's nothing wrong with us okay."

"Then why does it feel like you're being distant with me all of a sudden?" I complain making him chuckle.

"I am not, I just want tonight to go perfect for you." He says.

"Why's that?"

"Well, I was planning to ask you to be my girlfriend tonight." He says scratching the back of his neck.

"Oh." Was all I could say because I certainly didn't expect him to.

"I wanted everything to go smoothly so you'd have a good time tonight apart from me asking you to be my girlfriend. Plus I was really nervous about asking you, not sure why but I am." He says making me smile.

"The night is going fine Varun, and regardless I'd say yes!" I smile and he smiles bringing my hand to his lips and I refrain the urge from getting up from my seat and smacking our lips together. Although, who would see? We do have a private dining seating.

"Well that eases up the anxiety a little bit." He chuckles releasing my hand.

"How were you going to ask me?" I was curious enough to ask.

"You'll see later on in the evening, now shh and eat your rainforest." He points to the salad making me laugh.

"You got to eat it with me." I say and he scrunches his face in disgust.

"Yeah right."

"I'm serious, I didn't get it for myself alone." I say.

"I don't want to rudolf!" He says making me laugh.

"Hey, I didn't complain about my food being spicy this time."

"You didn't have to, I saw your hesitation in going for another bite." He says making me smile.

"Right, so can you please finish it for me?" I pout slightly pushing my plate towards his.

"I'll take a little bit and you can put the rest in a to go box, I'll eat it later for a midnight snack or so." He says and I smile nodding.

"Yay!"

"The things I do for you woman!" He huffs making me laugh. I eat my garden salad while Varun downs his steak and french fries. After finishing that, I point to the mixed vegetables in a small bowl that he ordered. He looks at me and pouts which meant that it was really for me and not him.

"You have to eat it Varun, it's really good for you!" I say.

"Eat it for me pleaseeeee." He begs and I give in because he did try so hard to make this evening go smoothly and I know that he will pull the 'I'm eating your meal so you at least gotta eat bit of mine' excuse. Just like that, everything was back to normal as if there was nothing separating us.

"How was the food sir?" Robert our waiter asked while clearing our table.

"It was absolutely exquisite!" Varun says smiling while wiping his mouth with a napkin.

"And you ma'am? How did you like the food this evening?" He asked taking my plate from in front of me.

"It was well, thank you!"

"Would you both care for some dessert?" He politely asks.

"Sure," I look at Varun who also nods. "I'll have the New York Strawberry cheesecake!" I smile.

"I'll have the Caramel Fudge Brownie." He informs Robert who nods.

"I will be right out with your desserts." Robert says and excuses himself.

"I gotta go to the restroom, you'll be okay alone right babe?" He asks me and I ignored his entire questioned and focused on the pet name he called me. He hasn't called me any pet name except when we were in India 8 months back.

"I'm sorry what?" I ask snapping back to reality.

"I have to use the restroom, I was wondering if you're okay being alone at the table." He says and I nod.

"Yeah, I'll be fine. I just ignored your question and focused on the pet name you had called me." I fluster and he gets out of his seat and comes behind me and wraps his arms around me.

"Get used to it, I missed calling you so many names." He kisses my cheek before leaving to head to the restroom.

8 months back, has it really been that long since I was in India? It's been only 2 months since Varun only came here to New York for his shoot. Has it really been that long? I never noticed that is until now.

"Back, what are you thinking in that head of yours?" Varun questions pouring a glass of wine for himself and refills my glass for me.

"Just how time flies. You've been here for at least 2 or 2 and a half months, and the last I was in India was 8 months ago." I say.

"You could always come back home with me, when I have to fly back for the next shoot schedule." He says drinking the glass of wine.

"I do miss home, but I don't think I could face them after running away." I say taking my glass and clinking it against Varun's before bringing to my lips.

"You know they miss you alot Shraddha. Especially your father." He says.

"How do you know?" I questioned, I always wanted to know how do Varun know these things about my family.

"After you left, I promised myself to take care of them. I visit them here and there whenever my schedule permits, and I leave money to help them for a few months. They refuse to take it though, even though I knew they wouldn't accept it." He says and I felt the tears brimming in my eyes, but I refuse to let them fall.

"I'm sorry." The words slipped off my tongue before I could realize it.

"Why are you saying sorry? I would've done this if we got married around that time aswell." He smiles holding my hand.

"Thank you." I smile blowing him a kiss which he winks.

"Told you, I am a charmer!" He smirks and I roll my eyes with a smile on my face.

"Here are your desserts." Robert arrives with two plates and places our desserts in front of us. I grab my cutlery ready to dig in to the mouth watering sweetness before me, that is till I spot the strawberry chocolate writing on the plate with a promise ring in whipped cream on top of the dessert. Looking up at Varun, who is in front of me wearing a smile on his lips is mouthing say yes.

He wrote 'will you be my girlfriend?' on the plate. He caught me offguard, which makes me realize that he never went to the mens' restroom. He went to tell Robert about his special request. Smiling, I want to smack my lips against his. I nod while squeezing Varun's hand who bends down smiling as if he got what he wanted during this wonderful dinner.

"I'll be the most craziest woman if I do not accept this proposal." I say and Varun laughs while nodding. He takes the ring from the whipped cream and cleans it before sliding it on to my finger.

"Yes you would be!" He agrees laughing.

"I love you!" I exclaim.

"I love you too." He smiles before kissing my hand. We both finish our desserts and like a gentleman, Varun pulls my chair out for me and helps me get up. He rests his hand on my lower back guiding me out the restaurant with him by my side and I couldn't be more grateful to have someone like him as my boyfriend. He opens the car door for me making sure I'm comfortable before closing it and getting in to the drivers seat.

"Can I stay at your hotel room tonight?" I asked and he smiles looking over at me before nodding. He places his hand on my thigh when I place my hand on his.

"I wasn't planning on dropping you to your apartment just so you know." A smirk plays on his lips. I blush avoiding looking over at him, as I see him nearing the hotel. He parks in front of the hotel for the valet to park the car. He opens the door for me and helps me get out of the car as we walk into the hotel.

We get in to the elevator, and I'm suddenly tempted to get dangerous with Varun in the elevator. Maybe it's the wine kicking in my blood stream. Biting my lip, I face Varun who looks at me with a smile wondering what my move is going to be. I wrap my arms around his neck before placing my lips on his. He was a little caught offguard but didn't take no time to respond in kissing me back.

His hands were rested on my waist as he pulled me closer in to him. My hands threaded down from his hair, down to the hem of his shirt. Biting his lip, I hook my hands in his jeans. He slowed the kiss down meaning he was aware of what I was doing. Pulling away, he looks at me with wide eyes and chuckles.

"You are never drinking wine again." He says and is about to kiss me again but the elevator door opens and we arrived at our floor.

"Aw, I was looking forward to what I started in the elevator." I pout as Varun holds my hand as we walk out the elevator.

"Yeah I don't think the management would appreciate seeing you on your knees on the security cameras." He smirks and I stay clueless.

"What? What are you talking about?" I ask and he shakes his head. He discreetly places my hand on his crotch and I blush profusely.

"Oh." I blushing looking away that is till he pulls me closer.

"You'll be saying much more than oh." He presses me up against the door of his room and trails his lips up and down my neck making me shiver. He unlocks the door and we step inside the room. He shuts the door and pulls me against him and attaches his lips to mine as I thread my fingers through his luscious curly hair. His erection slightly poking my thigh, and somehow that excited me.

Somehow we made it to the bedroom, as I stripped Varun of his clothing throwing them some place within the room as we walked to the bedroom. Flopping down on the bed, Varun pulled me on top of him, straddling his waist.

"Don't stare at me, finish what you started!" He smirks folding his arms behind his head. I lean and kiss his lips, running my hands all over his upper body. He then flips us over and he is now in control. He pins my arms above my head as he kisses my neck, slowly pressing his boxer strained erection against me. It's going to be a long night!
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