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Pia's POV

"Finally I got you alone with me!" I heard his voice right behind me making me jump startled and turn around swiftly, due to which my leg twisted in the dress and I lost my balance. I closed my eyes, waiting for the hit but it never came. I opened my eyes and saw that Swayam's face was so close above my face and his hands holding me tightly. He straightened us both but still didn't loose his tight grip.

I looked up at him and into his eyes, which were boring into mine continuously. I felt as if I could drown in his eyes in a few minutes if I kept looking in them. They were the best pair of eyes I have ever seen anywhere. So deep, so beautiful, so raw.

I saw his gaze slowing moving towards my nose and it finally stopped at my lips. He looked into my eyes once again and then back at them. I know what is coming! Oh my god! As if on cue, he started leaning towards me more and more. I stood in my place, not understanding how to react. His lips were just few centimetres apart and I could already feel the havoc he raised inside me. I was feeling weak on my knees, by only looking at his soft lips.

Just when he was about to kiss me, I brought my palm between our lips, resulting into him kissing my hand instead. As if he was brought out of a daze, he quickly left his grip on me and stepped back. Shit!

"I... I am sorry" he said immediately and I could see that he cursed something under his breath.

"It's okay" I replied after sometime.

"Believe me Pia, I had no intention of making you uncomfortable. It just... It just happened" he explained further even when I didn't ask him for one. How more of a gentleman this man can be? Is he for real? I looked at him and smiled slightly.

"I know that Swayam. You didn't make me uncomfortable at all. I said it's completely fine. I understand it happens sometimes" I too explained and he seemed relaxed. Why was he so worked up with just this?

"Then what was the reason for you to stop me?" He asked frowning and I gulped.

"Look Swayam, I will be honest. I didn't want you to regret our second kiss, as you did for our first one. I stopped you because you don't love me yet and you might regret this, just like before" I said it in one go and looked up into his eyes, to notice hurt? Why would he be hurt? I looked away, not able to hold the intensity of his eyes. He took some more stepped back but said nothing.

I lifted my leg to walk out, but immediately as I did, I felt a pain shoot in my right leg.

"Ouch!" I yelped and immediately sat on the bed behind me. Swayam rushed towards me and kneeled in front of me.

"What happened?" He asked panicked. It suddenly stroke me that he might not know about the accident, because if he did, he wouldn't have asked this. Moreover, the way aunty was angry on him, I don't expect her to say anything. I quickly masked my expressions.

"Nothing... My leg just got twisted slightly. Everything is fine" I said smiling to him and went to get up but he kept his hands on my knees.

"Don't get up, it will hurt you. You say it Pia, what happened?" He asked narrowing his eyes at me and I sighed. I can't lie to him. I said him about the minor accident that happened today in detail.

"Why the hell no one said me about this? What was the need to keep to keep the engagement today then? You must be resting right now. Oh my god Pia, for god's sake, you got hurt!" He said getting up and running his hands through his hair. He looks really sexy while doing that, but whose gonna say that to him? I hid my smile and stood up too. Maybe the wound was just a little disturbed because of the almost fall, now it must be fine...

"Don't worry Swayam. I said I am fine or else none would have allowed this engagement, even if I was dying to do it. But that's not the case okay? Look I can walk freely" I explained and tried to walk properly atleast two steps but ended up limping. He was standing on my side now and I turned my face to him, smiling nervously.

"I think we must go out by now. Everyone must be waiting" I said and was about to walk towards door further, but he caught hold of my wrist. He then came in front of me and hugged me suddenly, sending me into a shock state. He is hugging me? After contemplating for few seconds, I hugged him back. He hugged me like his life depended on me. His arms felt so secure, so safe that my heart says to be in the same place always. After sometime, he pulled out and cupped my face with both his hands.

"Please don't leave me ever" he requested and his voice was shaky, his hands were cold. As soon as I heard those words, I was speechless. I didn't know what to say. I looked into his eyes and saw how vulnerable he looked right now. No one can believe this is the same business tycoon Swayam Shekhawat.

"Please... Please Pia... Promise me you won't leave me again" he again pleaded in a shaky voice and I saw a tear slip down from his eye. Again? When did I leave him before? Why is he so vulnerable right now? Not trusting my words, I just nodded. I realised my eyes were moist too, seeing his vulnerable side for the first time.

Seeing me nod, he immediately hugged me again, resting my head on his chest. I could hear his heartbeats and they were so rapid as if he had run a marathon. I raised my hand and kept it beside my face, on his chest where the heart is trying to soothe it down. Maybe he remembered something of his past. His one hand moved into my hair, caressing it smoothly and one on my back, holding me close. It felt so good to be like this.

"I already lost my love once, I can't live if I loose it again" he muttered and I felt his lips press on the side of my head. But I immediately pulled out hearing what he said. Love? Does he love me? He indirectly called me his loved one?

"Love?" I asked him, my own voice heavy from all the sobs I gulped down. I saw his expressions change quickly, as if he realised something. He closed his eyes and opened them, taking a deep breath.

"I like you Pia" he whispered, tightening his hold around my waist and caressing my cheek with the other. I couldn't believe my own ears. What did he just say?

"Wha... What?" I asked back stuttering.

"I like you Pia" he said that again, making my heart thump loudly.

"And when did you realise that?" I asked further not believing what he said. How is this happening so soon? Till yesterday, he loved someone else, now he says he likes me. What does he mean by that?

"I don't know how and when, but I am starting to fall for you. I realised it just now when you said about the accident that how much I like you and I can't afford to loose you. Yes Pia, I like you. Love? I don't know. But I like you so damn much" he confessed smiling and looking straight into my eyes. Is this real? Is this happening in real? His eyes were so vulnerable and so deep right now. As if... As if, he was opening his heart for me. I realised this is actually happening when I felt his thumb caress my check lightly. He was looking at me expectantly, like waiting for my reply. My heart was thumping so loudly that I was afraid it will come out any moment.

I don't know what possessed me but I slammed my lips on his and kissed him. He didn't respond at first and I panicked at that. Did I do wrong? Wasn't he ready? I was about to pull away when he held my nape and kissed me fully. His arm around my waist tightened, pulling me more closer to him. I kissed him back with everything I had. I love him. I love him so much. He was sucking on my lips like there's no tomorrow. My hand automatically moved into his hair and gripped it as I was getting weak on my knees by each passing second. I wasn't experienced at this and just knew what I saw on TV. I just closed my eyes and followed his lead, imitating him.

I felt so happy in this moment. I never wanted this to end. Happy tears trickle down my cheeks and he pulled away leaving me breathless completely. Gosh that was such a long kiss. He rested his forehead on mine, breathing heavily too. I closed my eyes and let the few more tears waiting, flow down. I can't believe this is happening. He held my face and raised it to meet his eyes. He was frowning, maybe confused on seeing my tears. He asked me what by just a slight nod of his head.

"I like you too Swayam. From a long time I have liked you... I never said it to you, but I will say now. I like you. These are just happy tears" I confessed my feelings looking into his eyes. I am sure I was blushing by now coz my cheeks were so hot right now. I looked down, feeling shy for what I did just now. Did I just kiss him without warning? Oh my god! He held my chin with his fingers and raised my head back again, making me raise my eyelashes.

I could feel the happiness reflecting off his face. He wiped my tears with his fingers and kissed me on my forehead. I closed my eyes to register this memory for forever. This must be the best day in my life till now. He hugged me once again and we remained in the same position for sometime. Just as we pulled out and were looking at each other, we heard a knock on the door. Shit! We completely forgot that there's our engagement party going on outside.

"Come in" both Swayam and I, said at the same time and smiled at it. Rey barged in, looking in his mobile.

"If you both are done, everybody is waiting outs..." He was saying and lifted his head only to stop saying whatever he was saying. He looked at us, especially at Swayam, completely shocked. I looked at him too and gasped. Shit! My lipstick got onto his lips and since it was almost a nude colour, I didn't notice that earlier. He looked at me frowning and I smiled at him nervously!

"Guys carry on with whatever you both were doing. Swayam, don't forget to wipe that before you step outside" he said smirking and walked out of the door. Oh god! This is so embarrassing.

"Will you say me what's wrong?" Swayam asked turning to face me completely and I shyly looked at him. I gestured him, pointing at my lips and then his with my finger and his expressions changed. His looked away smiling and there was redness around his ears and cheek. Is he blushing? Damn! He looks so cute while blushing!

He then, smirked and turned his face back, looking at me. I could see a strange glint in his eyes. He took few steps closer towards me and I looked at him nervously. What is he upto? He then raised his kerchief in front of my eyes and I eyed it. He pointed at it with his eyes and I understood what he wanted.

I took the kerchief from his hands and raised my hand to his face. I started wiping the lipstick off from his lips and around his lips. I suddenly felt his hands on the sides of my waist and I gulped at the shivers it is producing. What is he doing to me? Concentrating on my work, inspite of the distraction was very tough, but after I made sure I wiped every mark, I looked up at him only to catch him looking at me already. I looked into his eyes and it had a strange twinkle in it.

I was happy and he looked happy too. We both looked at each other for two seconds and suddenly burst out laughing. I was mesmerized by how charming he looked while adorning that beautiful laugh of his.

"He will tease us all life now" he said as our laughter died eventually and I couldn't agree less.

"True and I think we must a team against him" I replied chuckling a little.

"Against him yes, we are. In private? I cannot guarantee" he said acting as if he is thinking something. I raised my eyebrows at him.

"Ohh is that so Mr. Shekhawat?" I asked him, folding my hands in front of my chest, challenging him.

"You look really beautiful and sexy today. This colour compliments you so much" he replied and I smirked. Is this how he teased? Though that comment made my insides tingle, that still wasn't upto mark of a tease. It was more of a compliment.

"Thank you, it's all my pleasure. But that was lame. Try again..." I replied, flipping my hair to my back and raising my eyebrows at him. This time he smirked back at me.

"I will. I actually had no idea that there's a bold cat behind this innocent face Ms. Pia" he replied while drawing a circle with his finger in front of my face and looking into my eyes intensely, all the while smirking. I could feel the heat rise back onto my cheeks. Gosh! If he would tease like this, I am afraid I can't handle these sweet tortures. I looked down, trying to hide my blush and even the smile on my lips.

"Don't. I love it when you blush and the reason is me" he teased, infact confessed and I couldn't take it anymore. He was raising such emotions in me which I never knew existed. I turned to leave but he held my wrist again. I didn't turn this time.

"I am sor..." He was about to say that again but I turned quickly and cut him off immediately saying,

"No. You shouldn't be. You didn't make me uncomfortable" I assured him smiling. Sometimes he is so dumb. Can't even understand that I am a girl at the end of the day and I shy too? Idiot.

"Okay, thanks for letting me know that you like it" he replied making me blush again. God! How will I be with him my whole life?

"But also that, I wanted to say sorry to you. That was the main reason I called you here. I am sorry for not being there earlier today Pia, I was busy" he added, turning the atmosphere completely serious.

"It's okay" I replied, but it sounded unsure to my own self.

"I was really busy Pia, so busy that I couldn't even answer mom's calls. Actually the clients were very important and the deal was a huge one, for the future of my company. I would have rushed immediately if I would have known about the accident. Especially because I am on leave till next Monday, I had to prepone the meeting for today. I am really sorry" he explained, pleading me with his puppy dog face and I couldn't help but melt. The line, he is free for a week, alone was enough to melt me. Shaking off the sadness due to this, I caught his hands in mine and smiled.

"It's okay, I understand" I replied which made him smile immediately. One of those heartwarming smiles of his.

"You know you are the best?" He asked me.

"Yes I know" I replied, feigning attitude and be both laughed lightly at it.

"I will make up for the time I didn't spend today. Tomorrow I will be present while shopping, all the time" he added making me mentally jump with happiness. What's better than this? This must have been my luckiest day by far.

"I am honoured" I replied sarcastically and his expressions immediately changed to a mixture of pout and glare. Before I could stop myself, I was pulling his cheeks with both of my hands.

"How cute you look" the words slipped out of my mouth, even before I realised what I said. My actions froze as the words registered. Damn! I peeked at him and saw him gazing at me intensely. I left his cheeks and was about to remove my hands from his cheek when he caught hold of it.

"Cute huh? Out of hot, handsome, sexy, you use the word cute for me? That's new" he muttered, looking at me, raising his eyebrows. I couldn't form any reply. Idiot! In all the words, you had to choose that one. But what's my fault? He was looking really cute.

"Well, I don't mind being called by that word as long as I get to hear your true feelings for me" he added, kissing the back of my left hand, on the ring. I blushed and looked away.

"Nice choice by the way, fiance" he appreciated making my stomach do a flip. The word just sounded so foreign yet so warm. I smiled proudly.

"My choice is always the best, you know" I said with pride and he gave an expression on appreciation.

"I agree. One of them is in front of you" he remarked smirking, waving his one hand through his hair, showing off and I retreated my hand back with a slight jerk and he looked disappointed.

"We need to go out, everyone will get suspicious if we both went missing for too long" I said him, walking towards the door and opening it. I heard him huff but walk behind me nonetheless. We could hear laughter of everyone from the corridor. As soon as I made my presence known by coming into their vision and Swayam trailing behind me, everyone turned to us. They then looked at each other.

"Oh finally the lovebirds are back, come on everyone, dinner is served" my mom got up and ordered everyone smiling.

"Mom please, we weren't together this long... He wanted to use the washroom and I had to adjust my dress..." I explained and immediately face palmed myself seeing her smirk. She didn't ask me anything about why we were together.

"Well, it's waste using those silly excuses in front of us. The school where you are learning now, we have been headmasters there. Relax" aunty i.e. Swayam's mom replied making me blush due to embarrassment. But then, I suddenly felt Swayam's arms around my shoulder from behind me. He walked and stood beside me.

"Even if we were together, we have all the rights and reasons to be. Afterall, she is my fiance now" he said smiling and then looked at me for a brief moment and looked back at everyone. I didn't know how to react. I could already feel my heated cheeks. I heard the elongated 'oh' from everyone with some whistles in the background. Damn Swayam!

"Any problem?" Swayam asked to everyone and they shook their head negative.

"No. Never" mom replied.

"But what took you guys so long? Like you both were missing for almost an hour! I am dying out of hunger already" Simmi asked suspiciously and I blushed even more, if that was possible, recalling what happened few moments ago.

"The new Rajdhani express travels a record breaking speed in India Today evening" Rey said, pretending as if reading something in mobile, looking into it. My eyes grew wide realising what he wants to say and I felt to run away from everyone present there. Everyone looked at him confused and he looked up.

"What? I was reading a news headline. Did I say that out loud?" He asked trying to be innocent but was smirking slightly. God! Please, no one should understand that!

"You are weird at times, you know?" Kriya said making a weird face at him and everyone laughed. Thank god! I sighed in relief.

"Come let's have dinner, it's already late" Sid spoke and we all headed towards the backyard, where a small buffet was arranged for everyone. Ofcourse we couldn't sit and eat at one dining table, that is in this house. So we thought of arranging a buffet outside. Taani picked up the little Alia who was very much sleepy and less on energy in her arms and all of us proceeded out.

Everyone served for themselves and we all sat on the mattress like arrangement made to sit for everyone in a circle. The elders of ofcourse sat on the benches next to the spread. Even before I could think of, everyone just sat in a way that, I had to take the empty place beside Swayam. Not that I am complaining. Swayam was already seated there.

I walked upto him and thought about how to sit down with this huge dress of mine and a plate of food in hands. I cannot even bend coz this dress has a deep neck cut, already showing enough cleavage and everyone is seated already, looking at me to take the seat. Just then, Swayam got up and opened his hands in front of me.

"Give me the plate" he whispered and I happily gave him and sat down adjusting my dress. Swayam too sat down and placed my plate in front of me. I looked at him and mouthed a thank you and he just simply smiled. I looked away at everyone only to see them giving us teasing glances.

I cleared my throat and started eating. Everyone started eating, along with chatting. This is definitely something which I loved. My engagement with Swayam, my love with all my loved ones around, having fun together. I want nothing else.

We all finished dinner with lots and lots of laughter and little Alia was back to being the energy ball after eating. She was jumping all around. I was smiling all the time seeing her antiques.

"She is such a positive source of happiness, isn't she?" I heard Swayam asking me, standing right next to me near one of the light poles in the backyard garden. Everyone was just strolling around, walking after dinner and the elders were discussion something among themselves. I got looked at him briefly, nodded and looked back at Alia who was jumping and running here and there, playing with her mom, her dad and the gang members. She is such a jolly kid.

"Really. She brings smile on everyone's face" I replied and wrapped my arms around myself, feeling the fall in temperature as the hours were passing.

"Yes she does. She did that to me too. She made me smile on days I used to feel down... She is so special to me. No one can take her place" Swayam said and I could feel his emotions just by the heaviness his voice had. I unfolded my one hand and intertwined it with his hand between us. I looked up at him and smiled, silently saying that I am here, listening and understanding too.

This moment I understood one thing. In every relationships, there are these small talks that builds the foundation of it. Just baseless but important. Just random, but heart felt feelings. I felt so happy that Swayam was sharing his feelings with me. He was opening his heart to me. In this moment, I promise myself that I will make this worth for him. I will prove myself worth all his feelings. I love you Swayam, I love you so much.

My thoughts were broken by clearing of someone's throat and that was definitely not Swayam's. We both turned to look at our back, to see Sid and Rey standing there.

"What did you do Rey? Why did you disturb this lovey dovey couple?" Sid scolded him playfully, while resting his elbow on Rey's shoulder, smirking all the time. Rey was smirking too. I felt my cheeks heating up. Damn Pia, you will have to do something about your blushing on every other thing. Our hands were still intertwined and when I tried to pull mine, Swayam held it tightly.

"Can both of you smile a little straight? I am afraid both of yours' lips will permanently take the shape of a slant line if you guys keep smirking all the time" Swayam remarked, making them glare at him which made me chuckle.

"Very funny" Rey said sarcastically and Swayam shrugged, still not leaving my hand. I don't know how but now, Swayam was holding my hand in his one on my side. When did he change his hand?

"If you guys are done with being so romantic all the time, Sid please let them know that everyone are proceeding back into the house and they were called back too" Rey said indirectly, looking away sideways.

"We will come surely. Thanks for informing sir" Swayam smiled at him. A bit too sweet smile to be specific, as per my understanding.

"And as far as being romantic is concerned, she is my fiance and you guys should be ashamed to disturb a couple" Swayam said, tugging at my hand towards him, making me bump sideways into him. He left my hand finally and just when I was about to breathe, he held me by my waist dangerously low, making my heartbeats raise from normal to rapid in a jiffy. His hands around my waist, though on the dress, was spreading a warmth with me. Why does this happens all the time he touches me?

" Eww... Pia, you have got a hopeless partner there. I better warn you" Sid said turning to me but I couldn't speak anything. I was continuously praying silently that Swayam will somehow remove his hand because I was making me so nervous.

"Get lost. We will be there" Swayam literally shooed them away and they went away, chuckling and whistling. My whole attention was on the only thing that was making me weak right now. God dammit Swayam! Just remove your hand or atleast loose your grip a little. I looked up at him shyly and saw him already looking at me.

"S... Swa... Swayam..." I took his name stuttering and he frowned.

"What I wasn't wrong. As much I know Rey, he must have come here with the sole intention to trouble us and it's better to shut him up before he shuts us up" Swayam said and I sighed. This was not what I asked for.

"Swa... Swayam your hand" I said in one breath and looked down.

"My hand what?" He asked and after few seconds, as if realisation dawned upon him, I immediately pulled back his hands...

"I am s..." He was about to say but I shut him with my finger on his mouth.

"Just don't be" I whispered and he nodded, smiling. I smiled back too.

"Come let's go inside, or else one more teasing streak will start for us" I said and we both head inside, chuckling. We saw that everyone was there and as soon as aunty saw Swayam, she stood up.

"We would like to take a leave now Avantika" aunty said, and my smile dropped. Going so soon already? Why can't this evening last for forever?

"Yes because it's already so late... But before going, what's tomorrow's plan?" Taani asked this time.

"Let's shop together? However you can help us take the suits and dresses for him, as he being the busy person he is, wouldn't be able to come, right Swayam?" Aunty asked and saw him gulp beside me.

"No, you are wrong. I am on leave for one week now and no work during this time. Moreover, I am coming with everyone for the shopping, wherever the plan is to" Swayam said smiling taking everyone by surprise. Suddenly Rey acted as if he got a heart attack and clutched his chest at his left side.

"Am I dreaming? Someone please tell me I am dreaming. I can't believe that workaholic Swayam Shekhawat is taking so many days leave. Pia, what have you done to him!?" He remarked, faking a shock face and everyone laughed at his antiques.

"Shut up and stop overacting" Swayam spoke making Rey pout at him, rolling his eyes.

"So as discussed earlier, I believe we are going to shop together tomorrow. Let's meet at the boutique directly" mom said and everyone agreed.

"Errr... Guys? I won't be able to come tomorrow. I have to wind up some deals before marriage functions start and I will have to be in office. You guys carry on, mom will select good clothes for me" Sid said nervously.

"Not fair Sid! Please come bro, it's my wedding shopping" I requested, disappointed that he wouldn't come.

"I am sorry Pia, but I really can't. I am super busy" he apologized and I glared at him.

"Let it be. I can understand him. But promise that no business during the functions" Swayam said and Sid nodded smiling.

"But this leaves us with no driver again. Because our driver has still not returned. Pia?" Mom asked, turning to me. She was asking whether I will be able to drive or not. I opened my mouth to say something but Swayam was quick.

"No! You are not driving ever again" he said, a little loud. I frowned at him.

"That's not practically possible Swayam" I reasoned. Why was he acting so protective? This was just the first time I messed up that he has known about.

"No... Please no. Please don't drive" he pleaded this time and I could see the vulnerability in his eyes. This is making me weak.

"But Swayam, at times I will have to right?" I tried to explain him and he huffed sadly.

"Okay fine. You can, but only when there's no option left" he ordered in business tone this time that I didn't like at all, but I knew better than reasoning him again.

"As far as tomorrow is concerned, I will pick you guys in the morning and we can head together to shopping" Swayam added, turning to everyone and they agreed. Finally bidding bye, hugging each other, they were proceeding out of the house one by one. I was feeling bad that he has to leave too. I was definitely going to miss him.

"This has to be one of the best days of my life. Thank you Pia for everything" Swayam whispered dangerously close to my ear, standing right behind me, his body so close to mine that they were already touching. My breathing hitched.

"You needn't say thank you. They are feelings and natural" I replied, stammering a little in between. He is always successful in creating a havoc inside me but I love this feeling.

"Don't miss me too much" he whispered again and quickly pecked my cheek and walked past me. Damn it Swayam! I will definitely take a revenge for this. He turned back and subtly winked. My eyes grew wide and I looked around to see no one noticed us. I playfully glared at him and he smiled heartily. He walked towards mom and dad and bid bye taking their blessings. I too walked till the doors. He again turned once and this time I waved bye. He slid into his car and after others sat too, he drove out of the gate.

Sighing, I walked inside. This house now looks so empty and silent. I am missing him already. 'Stop behaving like a love sick puppy Pia'. My mind chided. 'oh but she is actually' my heart said and I quickly brushed out every thought. I was exhausted too much and I need to sleep.

Walking into my room and changing my clothes immediately, I slumped on the bed. I recalled today's events which only made me smile and blush. I love you Swayam and this was one of the best days of my life too... With this thought, I drifted into sleep.

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Did you guys like it or felt boring? Do let me know! Please ignore any mistakes as this is the first draft and I didn't check because I got no time for that. I was so excited to update!

Nothing much to say here but, this romance will continue till the end now, so brace yourself and be ready for all the beautiful moments. I tried my best to write in here, I don't know how it turned out to be.

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