Author POV

The next morning, Avni woke up feeling refreshed and got ready in a stunning cherry blush pink knee-length dress that perfectly accentuated her features, making her look absolutely breathtaking. Her long, dark hair cascaded down her back in soft waves, and her bright eyes sparkled with excitement as she headed downstairs for breakfast.

She arrived at dinning table and saw her papa sitting there and sipping his tea and her mother was nowhere to be seen.

She sits in her place after saying" good morning papa."
Kabir replied "good morning baccha.
Avni asked" where is ma ."
Kabir replied, "She had to go to the company early. There is a presentation, that needs her presence."

Avni replied ok and started to have her breakfast , while having her breakfast she received a message, which was from Neil.
Because she had sent good morning to Neil which he had replied and asked her if he could pick her up and drop her to the studio.

Which make a shy smile play on her lips and which was caught by kabir but he just smiled inversely because he feels happy that her bacha is happy and he full trust Neil for her daughter.
And happy to see their blooming relationship.

Avni replied with an okay and started to have her breakfast quick.
After seeing Avni eating her breakfast hurriedly ,kabir chuckle and said with a teasing voice" beta he will wait for you ,so there is no need to rush."

Avni stopped abruptly and said in embarrassment " papa, it is not like that."

Kabir just raises his brows in a questioning manner like really.
Avni  whined and said "papa when do you become like ma."

Kabir just chuckled and said "finish your food or else you will be late."
Avni hurriedly finished her breakfast, after completing her breakfast ,she walked to the kitchen to keep her used dishes and when she returned back,she saw there was a notification pop on her phone. which was from Neil and in that he had said "he had arrived ,come outside.and then she gather her stuff and said" bye papa."
Kabir replied "bye bacha."

Avni exists her house and spotted Neil her heart skipped a beat as spotted Neil standing by his car, looking dashing in his police uniform.

Neil's police uniform highlighted his broad shoulders and muscular physique, making Avni's heart skip a beat, and she felt a flutter in her chest. As their eyes met, Neil flashed a charming smile, Avni's heart melted, and her face grew hot .

Avni slowly makes her way to Neil while admiring her , she was lost in her not so innocent imagination, suddenly was pulled by Neil in his arms that make her come out of her imagination.

She was feeling hot in her face, she look up towards Neil who was looking at her with heart eyes and a small smile playing on his lips and he whispered, his voice husky with emotion, sending shivers down her spine."you are looking breathtaking petal."

Which makes Avni smile shyly and said while flying a blink "you are also looking handsome in your police uniform."

Neil's eyes darkened, and he pulled her closer, his chest pressing against hers. "Really, Petal?" he murmured, his breath caressing her ear, making her heart skip a beat. "I think you're the one who's truly captivating and mesmerizing."

As they stood together, Avni's cheeks flushed a deep shade of pink. Neil's proximity was overwhelming, his warm breath dancing across her sensitive neck, sending shivers down her spine. She couldn't bear the intensity of his gaze, so she hid her face in the safety of his chest. Neil's chest rumbled with a low chuckle, and he whispered in her ear, "We should get going." Avni nodded, still nestled in his arms, her face pressed against his chest.

As they slowly parted, Neil opened the car door, allowing Avni to slide into the seat. She settled in, her eyes cast downward, still feeling the warmth of Neil's touch. Neil walked around to the driver's side, As he settled into the seat, he reached into the back seat and produced a stunning bouquet of long-stemmed red roses. He handed them to Avni, his fingers brushing against hers, sending sparks flying. "For you," he said, his low and husky voice. Avni's heart skipped a beat as she took in the beauty of the roses, her eyes locking with Neil's, the air between them filled with tension.

Avni said breaking the tension between them and said "let's go or we will be late" Neil just nodded and started the car.

While driving he saw avni looking outside of the window with a faint smile playing on her lips , which make a smile play on his lips.

With that they he reached avni studio and stopped infront of the gate,and he walk out of the car and open the door for avni to step out of the car and forward his hand towards her which she quickly held and came out of the car and said "thanks Neil."

Neil just smiles a little and said" tell me when you are free I will come to pick you" slowly pull her in his arms holding her tight in his arms,his one arm around her waist and another on her back holding her closer to his , resting his face on her shoulder and Avni also hug him back .

Both stayed in each other's embrace not wanting to leave eachother but were interrupted by a gasping voice which caused them to break their hug and which was not liked by Neil because of it he had to pull away from his Petal.

Then he looked towards where the sound had came and saw their two women and one man standing.
Seeing them Avni broke the tension and said with pink cheeks in embarrassment "Neil they are my friend and work with me and guys he is my fiance."

Neil just nodded because he didn't like that they interrupted their hug, but feel happy when avni said he is her fiance.

They all came forward to introduce themselves and one of the girls introduced herself by saying" hi jiju, we are avni friends and my name is Nitya, she is somya and he is rahul.

Neil nodded and said with his regular cold and emotionless voice which is for others and said" my name is Neil and I am Avni's soon to be husband."

They all said with a mischievous voice ooooh.

And nitya said with a teasing voice "you guys carry on we are going and nice meeting you jiju."while giving avni teasing gaze.

Neil nodded and said nice meeting you all but this time feeling happy because they call him jiju.

With that they walked out and entered the building.

Neil looked at avni and saw her whole face pink and said while pulling her closer by her waist" what happen patel ?

Avni said while whining "now they will tease me to death."

Neil just chuckled at her cute expression and said "you look cute when you turn pink I feel like biting your cheeks."

Anvi became shocked hearing his remarks, which caused her heartbeat to skip a beat and throbbing very fastly.

Avni just looked down don't know what to say but Neil was not done so he pull her closer by her waist and lift her to his level while holding her waist tightly and cause avni to gasped loudly because of his action and put her hands on his shoulder for support and said" what you are doing?"

Neil said in a slow deep voice feeling her soft flesh against his palm and said" I have not done anything and you are turning red Petal, what will happ..'

Neil was not able to complete his sentence because avni had placed her palm against his mouth stoping his to saying further and said" shameless"

But Neil being Neil kisses her palm which makes her remove her palm.

Neil pulled her more closer to him and said in her ear with a deep voice while inhaling her sweet fragrance
" But I have not done anything yet to be called shameless patel,but what will you do when I will do something petal "with that he placed a soft lingering kiss on her right cheek .

Avni was just breathing heavily because of the closeness and the intensity of his words and said slowly in a trembling voice said'' Neil you must be getting late."

Neil understanding her situation and slowly made her stand on her feet and said'' I will pick you up just message me.'

Avni nodded not able to handle his intense gaze and said "ok ,I will message you."

Neil nodded and asked" when you want to go for buying the engagement rings."
Avni became excited and said" let's go tomorrow."

Neil nodded and said "okay and call me when you are done."

Avni nodded and said "let me know when you reach."

Neil nodded and got delighted because he feels very happy that she  asked him to message her, if he had reached or not, the care she had for him make him the happiest.

Neil walked towards the car and settled in and was ready to start the car but stopped by the knock on the car window.

Saw avni indicating him to down the window which he do and asked "what happen patel do you forget something?"

Avni nodded and shyly spoke" my flowers."

Neil understand and handed Avni the bouquet of red roses, their fingers touched, sending a spark of electricity through both of them. They exchanged a glance, their eyes locking in a moment .
Avni's voice was barely above a whisper as she said, "Neil." He raised an eyebrow, asking silently, "What?" But Avni didn't respond with words. Instead, she indicate him to come closer, which he obliged and lean towards her.

As he leaned in, his face inches from Avni's. Her hand reached up, her fingers tracing his cheek. The touch was feather-light.

Avni's lips brushed against his cheek, leaving a soft, lingering kiss on his skin. Neil felt like he was melting into her touch, his entire being focused on the sensation of her lips on his skin. He was consumed by the thought of how her lips would taste, how they would feel when he kissed them, have them in his own way and claimed them as his own.

But Avni pulled back, her cheeks flushed a deep shade of pink. "Bye," she whispered, before turning and running toward the building. She stopped at the entrance, turned, and waved at Neil, who waved back, chuckling at her adorable shyness and  cuteness ,he can't get over of her cuteness.

As he watched her disappear into the building, Neil couldn't shake off the feeling that he was completely and utterly smitten with Avni. Her cuteness, her shyness, her gentle touch – it all combined to make him feel like he was walking on air.

With that he started the car and went to the station.

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