Zoya was passing through the corridor, Suddenly she bumps into maha.

Maha - aa och... Can't you walk properly, Zoya?

Zoya - I'm, I'm Sorry meera ji.

Seeing Zoya, Maha remembers about Harshvardhan's words.

Maha - Okay, fine.

Zoya was about to move from there, maha stopped her.

Maha - Zoya wait.

Zoya stopped immediately and turned back.

Zoya - Yes.

Maha - You know what's day today?

Zoya - Hmm, today is thursday and 25 march.

Maha - I'm not asking about day and date.

Zoya - Then asking about what?

Maha - You don't know, today is Aditya's birthday. 

Zoya becames very happy on hearing this.

Zoya starts thinking what gift should I give to Aditya?

Maha Patted Zoya's shoulder.

Maha - What happened?  Where are you lost?  Zoya.

Zoya - No where.

Maha - Okay, Come with me.

Without saying anything, Zoya goes with Meera.

Then both entered into a room.
The room was very big and beautiful.

Maha approach towards a wardrobe and pick one red dress from it for Zoya.

Maha - Zoya, this dress is for you. You have to wear it for today's party.

Zoya is hesitating taking dress from maha.

Zoya -  Sorry, but I can't take this dress.

Maha - Why?

Zoya - Because I'm not coming for party.

Maha - What? Zoya listen, harshvardhan sir told me to invite you on the behalf of Aditya.

Zoya - but..

Maha - I don't want any excuses.

At last Zoya agree for Aditya's birthday party.

Harshvardhan's Room -

Knock,  knock. ........

Harshvardhan - who is it?

Maha -  my lord, I'm maha.

Harshvardhan - Come in.

Maha entered into the room.

Harshvardhan - what news have you brought ?

Maha slightly smiles and then said. .

Maha - Zoya agreed for tonight's party.

Harshvardhan - That's great news. Now my son will able to get relief from his biggest pain.

While saying this, Harshvardhan's eyes filled with tears.

Maha - Now our big task is to convince Aditya.

Harshvardhan - Yes.

Maha - but, how we will tell Zoya to do that thing. Even if Zoya is ready for that amavasya  ritual but Aditya will not agree.

Harshvardhan - you're right. Whatever it is, we have to do this.

Maha - Yes, we have to do this for our future lord.

Harshvardhan - Yes.

Preparations were going on in full swing. And in the other hand Aditya had locked himself in his room.

On other side -

Zoya is in delimma that she had to go or not?

Aditya don't wanted celebrate his birthday.

He wants to run away from all this stupid stuffs .

Wanting for some peace , Aditya goes  near his room's window .
Outside in the black dark night, the moon was shining like a ray of hope.

The moonlight had made the entire atmosphere pleasant.

Suddenly Aditya felt someone coming from that side.

Aditya was trying to see who is coming ,  but sudden knock diverts his attention from that direction  . Aditya shouts angrily.

Aditya - who is it ?

Slowly door open.
Harshvardhan entered inside.

Harshvardhan - Did I disturb you.

Aditya - No, not at all.

Harshvardhan smiles.

Harshvardhan - Happy birthday my son.

Aditya - Thank you dad.

Aditya thanks harshvardhan without any enthusiasm, its sound like Aditya was not happy for his birthday party.

Harshvardhan - I only want to make your every birthday special  my son, so now cheer up.

Then harshvardhan hugs Aditya.

Harshvardhan - I love you,  Adi.

Aditya - I love you too dad.

Harshvardhan - Get ready for the party, all guests are waiting for you outside.

Aditya slightly smiles.

Aditya - Don't worry dad I will be there in 5 mintues.

Then harshvardhan leave from there.

After few minutes Aditya get ready , before leaving  for party, once he look himself in mirror.

Aditya - I don't want to celebrate, but for your happiness dad, I'm ready to celebrate my birthday.

Aditya leaves for the party. He reached in hall after few minutes. All guests give him birthday wishes.

When all the guests were wishing Aditya a happy birthday , then at the same time his eyes falls on Zoya.
Zoya was wearing a beautiful red dress. She was looking gorgeous .

Aditya tells himself . ...

Aditya - Zoya looking so beautiful,  and  I'm not able to  take off my eyes from her charming  face.
And at this moment I just  want to get lost  in her intoxicated eyes.

Suddenly , Aditya walks towards Zoya.

Zoya hesitate, when Aditya comed close to her. She starts looking here and there except Aditya. It seemed as if Zoya was stealing glances from Aditya.

Before Aditya could say something,  Zoya had wished him.

Zoya - Happy birthday Aditya many many returns of the day. 

Aditya - Thanks a lot, Zoya.

Zoya wants to leave from there and she turned to leave but suddenly Aditya grabbed zoya's hand and she stopped at the moment.

Aditya - Zoya, please don't leave. I want you to stay here.

Zoya - but Aditya I have to leave now.

Aditya - Please Zoya, for my sake.

Zoya agreed Aditya's request.

Zoya - Okay, I'll stay for a while, and after that I'll leave your party and you won't stop me .

Aditya asks Zoya for dance .

Aditya - will you dance with me ?

Zoya - But  Aditya, I have never dance before.

Aditya - Don't worry, Zoya. Its very simple, I'll teach you. You have only to put your one hand on my shoulder and other hand in my hand. And slowly slowly move your body like a  feather flying in air.

Aditya extend  his hand toward Zoya and she hold Aditya's hand .

Both of them starts dancing slowly.

Being so close to Zoya, Aditya starts losing his senses.

And in this beautiful moment Aditya wanted to tell Zoya that he love her so much and he can't live without her.

Aditya - Zoya, I want to tell you something.

Zoya understand what Aditya has to say?

Zoya - Right now.

Aditya come close to zoya's ear and said in low voice.

Aditya  - Yes.....

And this closeness make a magical sensation in Zoya's whole body .

After saying Aditya quickly steps back.

A shy smile was on Zoya's lips.

Aditya  - I think you know what I want to say.

Zoya - I don't know what do you want to say?

While saying this Zoya become shy.

She wanted to leave from there,but Aditya pulled her towards him and zoya collided to Aditya's chest.

And then Aditya gently lifts Zoya's face up but Zoya avoid eye contact with him, she feel shyness.

Aditya - Zoya, look at me.

Zoya turns her face toward Aditya.

Aditya  - Zoya,  I..

Before Aditya could say anything, the lights come back and all the guests start clapping and shouting.

All this break Aditya's and Zoya's sweet - romantic moments. Zoya steps back quickly.

Harshvardhan - Adi, My birthday boy, come here.

Aditya looks at Zoya for a moment and then walks to his dad.

Aditya - Yes,dad.

Harshvardhan introduced Aditya with some of their guests.

Harshvardhan - Adi, meet him, his name is Richard and he is my new friend.

Aditya - Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you.

Aditya was meeting the guests without any enthusiasm.

Aditya's eyes were only looking for Zoya in this crowd.

But Zoya was standing near the window in a corner away from Aditya and was looking at him.

Zoya - Happy birthday Aditya, God gives you lots of happiness and always full fill your all wishes. I wish only this for you.
Many many returns of the day.

Sanaya come there _

Sanaya - What happened Zoya? Why are you standing here alone?

Zoya - oh sanaya you, don't worry nothing happened to me.

Sanaya  - then why you here, come with me, lets we give birthday wishes to Aditya.

Zoya - But sanaya.

Sanaya  - oh, come on, Zoya.

Sanaya took Zoya with her and comed to Aditya.

Sanaya  -  so, my baby, happiest birthday.

Sanaya, hugs Aditya tightly.

Aditya  - Thank you so much, meri jaan.

While thanking Sanaya, Aditya's eyes fall on Zoya.

Sanaya  - Tell me Aditya what gift do you want.

Aditya  - the gift  I want is right in front of me.

Sanaya  - what? You talking about zoya.

Without any hesitating Aditya said

Aditya  - Yes,

Hearing Aditya's reply, Zoya become nervous and tear come in her eyes.
Seeing Zoya's tears, Aditya realized that he had made Zoya sad.

Aditya  -  Hey, Zoya don't cry. I'm just kidding.

Sanaya  - You stupid, stay away from Zoya.  You have made her cry. Take your step back go.

Aditya - please, Zoya forgive me.  I'm sorry, if you want to give me punishment, then I'm ready for that also. but don't cry.

Zoya - Aditya, please don't do this,  i forgive you.

Aditya - Thank you Zoya.

Zoya leave from there.

Aditya tells himself that Zoya I did not tell a lie, I only want you in my life.

To be continued........

What do you think? Will Aditya confess his love to Zoya? And if yes then what will be Zoya's answer?

What turn will Aditya-Zoya's love story take next?

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