Today was a very hard day for Sia, why not?? It would have been her's and Raghav's anniversary today... Only if they would have been together!

For all these years she had tried to forget all this but now with Raghav, it was impossible to see him and not remember everything.

With a sigh she sat in the taxi. Some cricket announcement was going on the radio.

Cricket... Raghav!

His favorite game and Sia couldn't stop herself from going back to the dark corridors of her memory with the guy she calls her boss now.

*Flashback*

Raghav: Sia, you know a good news...? I... I am chosen as the captain of our school team. It's my match with SJC tomorrow. I am sure I will kick some asses... Won't I ?

Sia: Sure you will. Congratulations!

Raghav: You are my girlfriend. Tumhe mujhe kiss kar ke congratulate karna chahie.

Sia rolled her eyes as he chuckled.

Raghav: It's so easy to make you red. I love you yaar!!!

Arjun: Oye khali usi se baat karega ya hum log to bhi bataega kuch?

All were talking when Saloni entered and hugged Raghav.

Saloni: Aww Raghav, congratulations honey!

Raghav was startled by the sudden hug but he composed himself and slowly maintained an appropriate distance from her. Nobody saw but a huge smile took over Sia's face.

Raghav: Sia, tumko jarur rehna padega mere match me. Lucky charm ho tum meri. Ok I need to go. Practice karni hai. Canteen me milta hoon. Bye.

He ran off after throwing a flying kiss in Sia's direction. Saloni fumed as Sia blushed.

Saloni: So Sia, just FYI I am chosen as the cheerleader. You know short skirt and all. I am sure Raghav among all others will be looking at just me. Poor you.

She faked a sympathetic voice as Sia smiled sarcastically.

Sia: Saloni, agar poora stadium sirf cheerleader ko dekhta to tumlog stadium ke center me hoti.. kahin ek kone me pom pom pom lekar khadi nahi hoti. Aur kya fayda tumhari short skirt ka... Raghav ko to hum pasand aa gaye. Now you really wish that you should have bought a kurti instead of these mini skirts, right? Oh and yes, Kal jab Raghav century hit Karne ke baad hmari taraf flying kiss karega tab I don't think ki koi tumhe dekhega. Aww, you poor little thing!!!

Saloni stomped her way out listening to Sia as Arjun and Aliyah watched her with amazed eyes.

Arjun: Tum itna bol leti ho?? Vo bhi bina ruke? Hamesha to chup rehti ho!!

Aliyah: That's like my girl. Kaham rehta hai ye sab tumhara?

Sia: Sab andar hi hai yaar. Bas kabhi kabhi bahar nikalta hai ye sab.

And that time, Raghav had actually hit a century and threw a flying kiss in her direction.

It was after a long time that St, Xavier's school had won the match.

It was the most special moment for Raghav but her special moment was when he had kissed her in the dressing room later that day.

*Present*

Her thought chain broke when she saw that the cab had stopped. Her hands involuntarily went to her lips. It was her first kiss. Her best moment!

The way he had held her that time and kissed her... Nothing felt wrong. She was with the best guy and this was the best moment.

But the best guy broke her bubble soon and left her alone.

Oh, enough of Raghav for the day.

She entered the office but something was different...!!!

Every employee looked in a more playful mood and even Raghav for the first time in six months had dumped his suit and wore a casual t shirt and sweatpants...???

What's going on?

Sia cornered a colleague and asked her about what's going on.

Colleague: Today is the play day. You know all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! So Raghav sir arranges a play day every 6 months and for that day we don't do any work but only play. Today Raghav sir is going to play cricket with us.

'Ohh' was the only expression that Sia could muster up at that time.

Soon they were in the stadium. And Raghav went for the opening.

The announcer was going on and on about something and Sia zoned out again.

That kiss... It was supposed to be a peck at first. But then Sia felt as if she cheated him. Even she wanted more.  And then they didn't know how it happened but the peck slowly escalated to a kiss and then a full blown make out. Everything was going fine until... Saloni came in and saw something she shouldn't have.

It ruined Sia's and Saloni's relationship more.

That was the end of it. Her first and up till now the last kiss!

And with this Raghav Oberoi has hit a century.

Sia was again pulled out of her thoughts as she heard this. In a daze she stood up and started clapping as well as whistled. Everybody stared at her as if she had grown two heads. This was not the regular Sia they saw everyday.

Raghav also turned towards her and smiled.

Raghav smiled.

Raghav... Smiled.

Raghav.... Smiled!!!! At her!!!

And that is when she realized what she had done. She was about to sit embarrassed when she saw Saloni coming to sit beside her.

"Oh... He smiled at Saloni. Hum bhi pagal ho gaye hain. Not that I want him to smile at me." Sia sat down embarrassed.

Saloni: So Sia ab Raghav kisko attention de raha hai? Jealous? You know I am really thankful ki Maine kabhi kurti nahi kharidi aur sirf mini skirts hi li!! Aww you poor baby!

She imitated Sia to push her buttons but luckily Sia knew when to speak and when not.

Back at his mansion, Raghav was in the shower when his thoughts diverted to a certain girl with honey brown eyes and friendly smile.

Aaj match ke baad after century, I smiled at Sia. Why? I don't know. Bas aisa laga ki main vapas school me hoon, vo hai... jaise ki sab kuch theek hai. Jaise ki hum dono ka kabhi break up hi nahi hua hai. Ye kya kar rahi hai mere saath? Main jitna isse alag hona chahta hoon... Ise bhoolna chahta hoon... Isse nafrat karna chahta hoon par iska innocent sa chehra dekh kar...

Vo to accha hua Saloni aa gayi varna koi dekhta to kya sochta.

Sia... Ye ek naam kyu har samay hmare dimag me chalta hai?

Sia... Sia.. Sia...!!! This name kept ringing on his ear like a hammer.

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                   AUTHOR'S NOTE

Hi,
Yeah I am back. My papers are over.
Hope for a regular update.

I was thinking that shall I have a question for characters for this book? Will you guys ask questions?

Tell me in the comments!

Love Love ❣️

A.S.