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A/N:

Hey guys!

I am really sorry that i didn't upload lately.

I was caught up with my baby's birthday celebrations. Yes! She turned one recently.

I promise to update frequently here after :)

Double updates today to make up for my long absence. Enjoy :)

the story is about to get better ;)

the upcoming chapter is a little long. am sorry!

Take care :)

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Next morning, Dharshi woke up first. Hirdh was still sleeping. When Dharshi tried to wake up Hirdh, she was murmuring something. Dharshi listened keenly and found Hirdh calling Alric in her dreams. Dharshi smiled at how beautiful her friend was, both on the inner and outer and she felt happy for her.  'Alric is a good guy and they will make a beautiful couple one day' She thought. Then she woke Hirdh from her sleep and they got ready for their classes.

Hirdh found a glow in Dharshi's face. They all met up before their block. When Hirdh left with Stephen and Sriya to Maths class, Dharshi and Nick left to the nearby block to Psychology, a new subject Dharshi decided to take up, so that she could spend some more time with Nick. Hirdh didn't see Alric till noon that day. She texted him asking about his whereabouts. When she didn't get any replies, she called him in between her classes.

"Hello?" Alric

"Hi! Where are you?" Hirdh

"Hi Hirdh! At college. Whats up?" Alric

" don't lie. I didn't see you right from the morning." Hirdh "yeah! Of course, u couldn't have seen me in our block", Alric "care to explain?", Hirdh questioned.

"hey cool down! Im at the researcher's block. A new project on Psychology!" Alric explained

"oh!! Okay!" Hirdh

"mmm... then?" Alric

"will u be able to come to party tonight?" Alric

' some one is eager to meet me. That's a good sign!‟, He inwardly made a small victory dance.      "yeah I guess so!.." Alric.  He planned to play a little with her.

"guess? Oh ok. Hey! Im in class. Ttyl (Talk to you later)." Hirdh told and her voice instantly became dull after she had hung up.

Alric smiled at the ring, he was holding. He was out there in a shop, buying a ring for her. He planned to ask her to be his girl friend tonight. He finally spoke out his feelings he have for Hirdh to Nick and Nick told him that they would make a perfect couple one day and Hirdh has the same feelings for him. He was happy to hear that.

When Alric contacted Jose, a normal friendly call, Jose told Alric that Hirdh likes him and Jose wanted Hirdh to be happy. He also told that Alric is a man, who can make her happy. Alric, hearing this, has made his decision.

Sriya found a sad Hirdh, though she very well managed it. She was confused and asked about it to her. She just smiled and murmured a nothing to her and left to get her lunch with Dharshi. All met up at their usual lunch table, with Alric alone missing. Hirdh didn't speak up a lot as usual. She didn't giggle as she usually does when she is with her friends. Instead her replies were short with a short forced smile on her lips.

'Definitely something is wrong', thought Dharshi.

She saw Hirdh and raised her eyebrows at Nick, to know whats going on.

Nick gave a smile to her, saying "surprise!" into her ears.

Dharshi smiled knowingly and kissed Nick on his lips. A short one. Sriya patted on Hirdh's shoulders and asked her to eat. She nodded and had a sandwich. She was not in a mood to eat at all. She was thinking about Alric all day. She didn't even recognize Nick calling her. When he shook her shoulders, she startled.

"are u ok sis?" Nick

"yeah im alright." Hirdh forced a smile.

"u r dull today." Nick

"no. im fine. Just not in a mood to eat", Hirdh managed with a small smile.

"mmmm... okay... then, shall we go to our classes? Its already time!" Nick told checking his watch.

"yeah! only 10 more minutes to go!" Sriya excalimed.

"omg! I lost track of time. Come on! Lets go!" Hirdh jumped out of her seats, startling everyone and they stared at her.

"what?", she snapped.

"nothing!" all told her chorally.

She stared at them and at Stephen, "fine... u r such an alarm clock" he chuckled at her.

"whatever!", Hirdh muttered. They all piled up to their respective classes.

Alric was nowhere to be found, depressing her more. She thought they would atleast have a small meet at cafeteria at lunch, but he didn't turn up even for lunch.

Classes went in blur. Evening came. Sriya left to her home while Stephen went to Jose's hostel waiting for Dharshi and Hirdh to get ready.

Dharshi came out with a black top and black jean, looking like a super model and beamed at her. Hirdh was fidgeting with her clothes, not having mind to go there, without Alric. But she didn't want to disappoint Dharshi. So she was trying to get some nice clothes. She didn't get any news from Alric, about whether he will be coming to party tonight.

Dharshi sensed her feelings and hugged her from her right side. Hirdh turned and Dharshi comforted her, saying, "everything will be alright! Now get ready dear!"

Hirdh gave her a genuine smile and started to get ready. She always knew that she could count on Dharshi any time.

At 6:30pm, they both were ready. Hirdh was wearing a full hand pink top, tight till her elbows and loosely hanging making fish wings like structure down the end and a pink soft jean. She left hair dark brown hair wavy. With a little amount of make up, she looked gorgeous.

She took only 15 minutes to get ready. Dharshi sprayed her lavender perfume while Hirdh sprayed her favorite strawberry perfume. They met up with Stephen and Jose. Nick was also there. Once he saw Dharshi, his mouth dropped. He beamed at her. Dharshi left Hirdh and kissed his cheeks when he expected a kiss on his lips. He frowned making Dharshi giggle. Jose edged him at his elbows, while Sriya and Stephen were in some deep conversation. Hirdh's eyes were wandering towards their boys hostel, her eyes full of expectations to meet Alric. When she realized, he is not gonna make it up, her face fell. But she managed and went up to Stephen, to have a small chat, so that she could divert her mind, atleast for a little while from Alric, though she knew that's not possible. She was falling for him. Very hard!

They reached their party place 'Right Here' around 6:55 pm. They went in and Nick called up to everyone there, "hey guys! And girls! Today, lets all party. Everything is free of cost. All enjoy!"

"oooh!! Ahhh!!" everyone rejoiced and they all shouted a "thank u man! Thank u mate! Thank u Nick"

Its as if, everyone there knew Nick, for years.

"boss! What would you like to have?" bartender asked him

We all looked at him, shock plastered at our faces.

"boss???" Hirdh gave him quizzical look.

Nick stared at the bartender and muttering an idiot.

He feared at him and told a "sorry boss!" silently and left the place at once.

"well... um... what do u guys want? I could order. What do u want sis?", Nick enquired them.

"I want a lime juice!" Stephen piped up.

Hirdh stared at him. "what?" Stephen looked puzzled.

"nothing!", Hirdh told a little too quickly.

"now tell me Nick! Why did he call u boss?" Hirdh enquired.

"umm... its just that..", Nick jittered.

"stop stammering. And spill the truth." Hirdh gave him a stern look. Jose nodded. Sriya was still in shock while Dharshi was checking him out. "well.. since u r pressing it, my dad owns this bar!" Nick "omg! U own this place! That's cool dude!" Sriya told. "cool man!" Jose patted his shoulder.

Dharshi was smiling at him. She knew it already. 'Traitor', Stephen thought.

"Hirdh? " Nick. She didn't answer. "Hirdh? Sis? Please look at me.", Nick pleaded at her. 

 Hirdh, " why didn't u tell me this before?"

"Its not that, I want to hide it. I didn't mean to show off." Nick whispered.

"Nick! This place is... this place is awesome!" Hirdh exclaimed, gleam in her eyes.

"we should party here often. " Sriya told. Hirdh nodded her head too like a small kid jumping up and down after seeing her favorite chocolate.

"really?" Nick asked with a wide smile plastered on his face.

"yeah man!" Jose

"thank god! I thought u guys will get mad at me." Nick "should we?" Dharshi asked him, raising his eyebrows at him. "um... no.. I mean.. nothing leave it" Nick said.

"haha! Its alright Nick. There is nothing wrong in owning a club like this. It's a great place to while away your time and your feelings off!" Hirdh reasoned out.

"Thank u", Nick said gratefully.

"for what stupid bro?", Hirdh asked casually.

"we r not some creepy creatures, to get mad at u. common on! Lets celebrate!" Sriya told impatiently.

They all ordered their drinks. Dharshi and Sriya ordered red wine ( non alcoholic), Jose ordered for an orange juice, Stephen a lime juice and Hirdh was staring at the menu card.

"common stupid! This is not a restaurant.", Dharshi elbowed her.

"let her take her own time Dharshi. Sis? What do u want?", Nick questioned with concern.

Hirdh smiled at her outburst. She cant help to go through all dishes that are served in any restaurant they go.

"I will have a coke!", Hirdh said finally.

Nick smiled at her and ordered everything, with 2 apple juices for him and Dharshi.

All of a sudden, Dharshi grabbed his shirt, and kissed him on his lips.

Hirdh smiled at them and averted her gaze to give them a little privacy though they didnt mind kissing in public.

Stephen gasped while Jose and Sriya were seeing the dancers dancing on dance floor.

Hirdh, wanting to give them a personal space, stood and went to next table, winking at Dharshi. Jose and Sriya went to dance floor. While Stephen came to sit with Hirdh, leaving them to themselves.

"whoa! Whats that for?", Nick spoke in between short breaths.

"do I need a reason to kiss u?", Dharshi raised her eyebrows with a small smile playing on her lips.

"of course not babe!", Nick said.

"mmm... u r looking hot today!" Dharshi confessed. He was wearing a black jean with a white t-shirt, saying, 'love! love it!' with hearts here and there. He was looking like a greek god to her eyes.

He smiled, a pink tint forming in his cheeks.

" u r gorgeous too!" Nick "oh! Then prove it!" Dharshi "how to?" Nick

"like this!" Dharshi smashed her lips on his and her hands combed his hair at the back of his head, pushing him towards her. She was practically sitting on his legs now. Nick smiled at her and rested his hands on her hips.

"get a room!" Sriya shouted from somewhere. Nick dragged Dharshi into the dance room.

While they were dancing, Hirdh was sitting with her coke, thinking about Alric. He didn't come. She was so lost in thoughts. Stephen during the gap, left her to join Jose and Sriya on dance floor. She was sitting alone. She never realized that, until some one's breath fell on her right side of her neck. She got startled and turned right to see no one.

She felt some one tapping her shoulder on left. She turned to see no one again. She felt bad. She was hallucinating. Her thoughts were full of him and she missed him terribly. She was on the verge of crying.

At that time, she heard her name called huskily.

She turned to see none other than Alric standing there, with a smile plastered on his gorgeous face and a coke on his hands.

He smiled at her lovingly. He also noticed her eyes shimmering out of tears, threatening to fall out.

Hirdh jumped at him, dragging him near her, she held his hands in hers and started kissing his lips possessively. He didn't expect that. Slowly, he started kissing her. The kiss, from possessive turned to a sweet loving one. They parted to breathe.

"u made it. I missed u terribly! Where have u been idiot?" Hirdh asked.

"did u? well project!" Alric said with surprise lacing his voice.

"u r gorgeous today! Like a Barbie doll!" Alric.

"Chup! dont try to cover it up for ur late arrival", Hirdh snapped.

"ofcourse not! baby doll!", Alric adored her

Hirdh blushed at his compliment. He called her baby doll. 

He was wearing a blue jean, light blue shirt, full sleeve, with a half sleeve blue waist coat. He was mouth watering. Haha.. Hirdh thought.

"so?" Alric questioned.

"Nothing!" Hirdh told but he saw something hiding in her eyes. Something really good but couldn't get what that was.

"common honey!" Alric pushed her.

"lets dance!" she dragged him to dance floor.

They danced for a good one hour. When they returned, all their friends were already having fun at their table, laughing at each other. When Alric showed up, they all smiled.

"thank god! U came! Hirdh is happy at last!" Jose told.

"I was a little busy man. With projects. U knew it already!" Alric exclaimed.

"yeah yeah! ok! Have a seat. Common sis. Finally Hirdh is back to her good mood!", Jose.

Hirdh smiled and saw lovingly at Alric. Alric and Hirdh sat side by side. And they ordered their drinks.

"To Dharshi and Nick!" they shouted together.

Hirdh's eyes were twinkling. Her Alric was beside her. Her Alric huh? She smiled to herself. That felt really good. Saying Her Alric. Nick caught her smiling to herself and nudged Alric.

"u told her?" Nick whispered.

"not yet man!", Alric mouthed.

"tell her soon. She already likes u mate!", Nick told.

"yeah I will! But im nervous! I donno how to ask her. But I really like her man!", Alric shoved his hand on his hair.

"mmmm.. I understand. Guess what?! I went through the same when I asked Dharshi!" Nick explained.

"mmm... now what shall I do? Help me please?" Alric gave him his cute lost puppy eye expression, making Nick laugh. Dharshi gave him a known look and mouthed an "all the best" to him. Alric nodded but he was still nervous.

Hirdh was holding his hands. She sensed his body getting tensed up. She looked at him. But he was busy talking with Nick. She was concerned and called him,

"Alric! Are u ok?" Hirdh asked with concern.

"yeah im alright Honey!" Alric told her. But she was not satisfied. His face was a bit pale.

"any problems? Feeling ok?" Hirdh asked again.

"yeah dear. Im alright." Alric planted a small kiss on her forehead.

Hirdh, though was not satisfied, she decided to let go of it. She would ask him regarding that later.

Nick mouthed a "All the best " to Alric and urged him to confess her. And pointed to a open space at the corner of the club.

Alric nodded and turned towards Hirdh.

Her head instantly came up, meeting his eyes. Her eyes were full of concern.

He loved her. He can definitely call her his wife till his last breath.

"Hirdh?" Alric called her.

"Yeah?" Hirdh asked looking at him.

"umm.. shall we go out there? It's a bit suffocating in here!" Alric managed.

"yeah sure! Lets go." Hirdh jumped from her seat and waited for him to lead her.

He was nervous and sighed. He stood up and led the way to the right side of the club to a clearance. The clearance had a fountain at the middle, with water flowing in and out of it. It was magical and there were small plants surrounding it, making the fountain a focal point of the club. Luckily, it was deserted when they reached the place. From there, one can see the dance floor of the club. There was a small stone bench, at the front of the fountain. The bench was painted light red and it was surrounded by short trees, providing a cool breeze. Like a small heaven.

Once they reached the place, Hirdh jumped in astonishment. She didn't notice this place, as this was almost hidden from the club. One could notice this, if and only if they knew this place like the back of their hand. When she turned towards the dance floor, Dharshi was smiling at her and Nick was smirking at Alric, making him even more nervous. Hirdh blew them a kiss and turned towards Alric. The fountain had only one light hanging from its middle, a light shade of blue making the place romantic. She was confused as to why he brought her there.

She turned towards Alric. Alric was smiling at her and he was mesmerized at her beauty. Beautiful, yet simple. Hirdh smiled at him, at how adoring he was at the moment, with his outfit, also making him equally hot. She smiled to herself. Alric sat on the stone bench and patted the place near him, gesturing her to sit beside him. She smiled and sat near him. Instantly, Alric grabbed her hands and placed a soft kiss on her hands and on her cheeks. She was blushing bright red becoz of the sudden kisses. All his nervousness were gone and he was smiling sweetly at her.

Hirdh, "whats up Alric?" she kept her head facing the ground. 

Alric, "You are beautiful" he confessed.

Hirdh, " aww thank u. But really whats up? You were nervous there and all of a sudden, u seem confident. " she knew something was up and couldn't put her finger in it.

Alric, " u noticed it?"

Hirdh, " who wouldn't? It was plastered all over your face." laughed.

Alric , " yeah... um.. Hirdh.. I.. I want to.. um.. tell you something..?"

Hirdh, " mmmm.... So u r going to tell me or ask me?" smiling.

Alric, " huh... a bit of both?" again, he became nervous.

Hirdh, " alright. Alric, whats the matter?"

Alric, " um..."

Hirdh, "tell me already idiot!"

This made Alric laugh.

Alric, " Alright.. Here comes it. Hirdh, this is something really important. And I want you to know about it. Ok?"

Hirdh, "okay... Im listening.."

Alric, " When you were absent one day, I was thinking about you throughout the day. I couldn't take my minds off of u."

"and?", Hirdh interrupted.

"And..  I... I... like you... very much...Will you be my girl friend Hirdh?", He blurted out.

"Sorry! I didnt catch that. Come again?", Hirdh asked.

He shoved his hand on his disheveled hair and asked slowly this time, "Will you be my girl friend?"

Hirdh was stunned hearing this. She expected this but not this sooner. Her eyes were becoming teary and started staring at him. In awe! Only then she realized that Alric was waiting for her reply.

She gave him one of her million dollar smiles to him, nodding her head slowly. Alric was in a total bliss and even before, he processed about what was happening, Hirdh smashed her lips over him.

Alric, after a few seconds, started kissing her back. Her lips tasted like strawberry. Her lips were warm and so soft. They started kissing each other, very slowly and after a few moments, it turned out to be passionate. Their lips moved in perfect synchronization, Hirdh kissing his lower lip while he kissed her upper. They interchanged kissing their lips in few seconds. Alric bit her lower lip asking for entrance, which she was denying for a while. When he became impatient, she parted her lips, allowing entrance. As soon as she opened her lips, his tongue entered her mouth, lavishing each and every part of her mouth, their tongues moved and fought for domination. Hirdh smiled against his lips and played along with his tongue. This continued for a while until Hirdh pulled out for her breath. Alric was confused but then she smiled at him and came back again to his lips and gave a quick kiss and he snorted, making her giggle.

Alric, " whoa! was that an yes?"

Hirdh, "what else did it look like?"

Alric smiled sheepishly. " thank you honey!"

Hirdh, " what for? I expected this but not this soon to happen!"

Alric, "did you?"

Hirdh, "of course. I too like you idiot!"

Alric, " really?" he teased.

She flushed bright red, making him smile. "Alright alright!" he told and slipped the ring he bought for her. The gold ring had a heart at the centre. Her heart fluttered in happiness. Her eyes widened, at how perfectly the ring has fit her. She narrowed her eyes at him and he smiled sheepishly looking at her adorable fingers.

"Project work huh?", Hirdh

"mmmmm no... but far more important than project work..." he looked at her with lost puppy eyes.

This made Hirdh to lose her temper and her mood lightened in a flick of a second. She pecked him on his nose lightly and said, "adorable Alric".

Alric smiled and came near for another kiss. This time, Hirdh kissed him very slow, all the tingling feelings running in nook and corner of her body. She shuddered out of cool breeze and of course becoz of their intimacy. Alric smiled and wrapped her with his waist coat, pulled her near and hugged her tightly. She blushed lightly and let him go. He had put his right hand over her left shoulder and they both walked hand in hand to the club.

They found their friends in a round table, talking and laughing, while Nick and Dharshi were smooching at a corner. Sriya spotted Hirdh and hugged her, "We are very happy for u, darling!"

"U all knew it?", Hirdh asked.

"of course we do. If not, how will he know ur perfect ring size?" Stephen added.

Hirdh stared at them and blushed furiously when Dharshi hugged from behind, showing her a pic of Hirdh kissing Alric. Nick gave her a knowing smile.

"OmG! You r unbelievable!", Hirdh blushed instantly making everyone laugh. 

Alric beamed and raised his collars. When Hirdh narrowed her eyes at him, he became silent. Just from that, Nick was able to guess what would have happened at that time. They had fun in the bar for two more hours when ALric whisked her to dance floor again for a private intimate dance.

Later, Hirdh yawned making everyone laugh, while Alric pecked on her head. They left the bar and went back to their respective hostels and homes. Hirdh waited before entering into her hostel and waited for Alric to come near. When he did, she came near his ears and said, "Thank you.. I was happy today...", she whispered.

"Because of me.." Alric smirked.

"Idiot" She called him. 'My idiot' she thought and smiled.

Alric pecked on her lips and bid her good night. When he turned, Hirdh called him.

"Hey! Ur waist coat"

"Have it with you. Need not return it". Neither my heart. He thought.

Hirdh smiled and waved him good bye and blew out a good night kiss.

She entered into her room.. Dharshi was waiting for her. They hugged each other and Hirdh went to bed, still wearing his waist coat. She could smell his cologne and slowly drifted off to sleep with a smile on her lips.