Arjun kept the bedsheet in laundry basket and came out for playing basketball with Akhil.

They were drenched in sweat after playing for hours. Arjun poured water from bottle on his face and neck.

Meanwhile Riya and Arohi came out.

" Arohi... How are you now? "

" I'm feeling better now. Akhil. Really thank you. "

" Don't be. "

" What are you guys upto? I'll also play. " Riya asked excitedly.

" Riya... This not your Antakshari... " Akhil mocked.

" Why? Do you think girls can't play basketball? "

" I don't think so. I know that. "

" Okay we will see. "

Riya went to play with them but was badly defeated.

" Riya you need a lot of practice " Arjun teased her.

" Game not over yet. "

She tried again but tripped on her feet. Arjun held her by waist and made her stand properly. Arohi was watching this expressionless.

" See told you. You are just tripping and falling. " Akhil said.

" Huhh.. "

" Let me try too. "

" Oh no Arohi... You take rest. "

" I'm fine now. Don't worry. Worry for yourself. "

Arjun rolled his eyes while spinning the ball on his index finger.

" Okay Arohi.. "

She tied her hair and joined them. She was giving them a tough competition with her wit and energy accompanied by her height. Last ball when she attempted to throw in the basket she was pushed by Arjun and they both tripped and fell on the ground.

" Ouch.. "

" Arohi... Told you not to play in this condition. You are too stubborn. " Akhil said.

" You're no less. "

" I know. Hehe "

" Please " he forwarded his hand to her.

She placed her palm on his hand and got up.

" Arjun. Are you getting up or should I give you my hand like Akhil? " Riya asked.

" It's okay. You will fall instead. Have seen your strength. "

He got up by himself.

" Baby will you get me some water? " Arjun asked Riya.

" Eh? "

" Water. Baby... "

She advanced the bottle to him but he held her hand.

" What are you doing? "

" Where you did your manicure? Such beautiful arms. "

Arohi had enough. She left the place and Akhil followed her. Arjun left her hand as soon as she left.

" What happened now? " Riya asked.

" Huh? Nothing. "

" Arjun. Are you okay? You are behaving weird these days. "

" There's nothing like that. "

" Yes it is... "

" Please... I'm tired. Need rest. "

" Okay. Take care. "

He entered the house and bumped into Arohi.

" Watch out. " Arjun shouted.

" You were walking like that. "

" Move. "

He pushed her from shoulder and walked away.

It was evening time. Arohi and Akhil were sitting by the bonfire. Riya dragged Arjun to join them.

" Why don't we play something? " Riya asked.

" What? "

" Let's play truth and dare. "

" I'm going... " Arjun said.

" Arjun wait na. You'll enjoy. "

Riya spun a empty bottle that stopped at Akhil...

" Truth or Dare. "

" Dare. "

" Hehe... Sing a song for Arohi. "

" What? Riya? " Arohi pleaded.

" Sing na... "

" Ok.. "

Humein tumse Pyaar kitna...
Yeh hum nahi jante..
Magar jee nahi sakte...
Tumhare bina...

Arohi's expression changed on hearing his voice.

Arjun ruffled his hair and looked here and there in need for an escape.

Tumhe koi aur dekhe to jalta hai dil...
Badi mushkilo se fir sambhalta hai dil
Kya kya jatan karte hai
Tumhe kya pata...

Riya covered her ears.

Yeh dil bekarar kitna.. Ye hum nahi jante..

" Okay okay okay.. nice. Hum jante hai.. Phewww... "

" Riya I have a sweet voice no? "

" Huh? Yeah of course "

Arohi controlled her chuckle.

Riya again spun the bottle and this time it stopped at Arohi.

" Truth or dare " Akhil asked.

" Truth... "

" Sure? "

" Yeah. "

" My question might hurt you. "

" I don't fear that now. Go ahead. "

" Do you still love your ex husband? "

Arjun and Arohi were startled at his question and exchanged a look.

" Akhil... What kinda question is that? " Riya scolded him.

" I'm sorry if I have hurt you. "

" It's okay Akhil. I didn't feel bad. No I don't love him anymore. We both have moved on in our respective lives "

Arjun looked at her scornfully. She had her fingers crossed meaning she's lying.

" Okay. You are brave girl. I know you will. " Akhil remarked.

" Let's continue. "

This time the bottle stopped at Arjun.

" Truth or dare? "

" Dare "

" Okay narrate your first meeting and proposal to Riya. "

" Lol.. He didn't propose me. I proposed him. And he was like. Okay. "

" Sounds peculiar. So propose now. "

Arjun looked at Arohi with an evil smile. He got a good opportunity to torture her.

" Akhil. We met two years back on flight when I was coming here for the first time. I was mesmerised by her beauty. "

Riya raised her brow.

" You didn't even look at me. "

" Oh I was watching you without your knowledge. "

" Ahh? "

Arohi had her eyes fixed on ground trying to hold her tears.

" After that we exchanged numbers and started meeting regularly. "

" I'm quite tired. I need rest. "

" But Arohi.. "

" Akhil. I really need to sleep. "

" Okay Arohi. Take care. Good night. "

" Good night. "

Riya nudged him.

" We didn't exchange number in the first meeting. I had to make efforts to please you. Did you forget? "

" No. My narration was right. You must have forgot. "

" Really? "

" Hmmmm... "

Arohi entered her room and closed the door. She hid face in her palms and started sobbing.

" No matter how much I try I'm getting back to square one. Same feeling is troubling me. Instead of alleviating its only aggravating. Why I fell in love? "

Sorry for late update. And sorry for missing out few updates. I'll read them soon.

Dedicating to ambu1008