Siya's POV:

2 months later...

Things changed a lot in my life since last 2 months...Emotions had changed.. Relationships however were same for others... A little different for me...

That night changed so much... Atleast for me...

Raghav was not just a friend for sure. And probably after every single day that emotion was getting stronger towards him. But he seemed to be bonding too well with Sapna & Sapna too was quite serious now with Raghav.
I tried to seperate them but then now I started feeling guilty. I cant do that right?

It started looking selfish to me. And that night Raghav sang a song for Sapna in Madikeri & he also gave her a flower bouquet... He was serious about her.

All i could pray was she doesnt break his heart. Although everyone told me she is a changed woman now... His cousins also liked her except Vish. Vish was just like me, a suspicious head.

But then its his life. If he has chosen her then I cant do anything.

We got busy with our lives.

We were in our last semester of MBA. It was more of project work & less theory classes to attend.

Dad had begun Malhotras & Malhotras, India & we were doing very well. I was doing internship under Samay Bhai who had shifted with Bhabhi to India for 6 months.

Its basically so that Bhai can guide me in business as dad wanted me to handle Asia Pacific regions of Malhotras & Malhotras & that begins with India. They both thought it should be easier for me as we are just beginning here.

My friends circle had gelled well with my brother. They infact loved Bhai's dual nature. A strict boss on conference table & a fun guy when at home. Bikki, Alisha, Suhaan & Tanya were all "Samay Malhotra fans" while Bhabhi was in India to prep Prerna Di's wedding.

Yes now finally I have Samay++ in life. One Samay my Bhai & other Samay my Jiju (Brother in law).

They both were getting married in a month's time, post our exams. We were all super excited.

Just when I & Alisha were in the conference hall preparing the presentation for our new clients Suhaan came running & was panting hard.

While we asked our road runner what happened he broke the bomb...

"Heard it? Raghav is going to propose to Sapna post Prerna Bhabhi-Sam Bhai's wedding. He is planning a grand proposal in Amritsar...infact he is going to talk to uncle aunty today for marriage!!!"

That minute I froze.

I dont know what broke so loud inside my chest.

It ached really bad.

I had tears in my eyes for the first time...But why...

I excused myself & went to the washroom & spashed water on my face nonstop.

"You Ok Siya?" I heard a voice while i saw in mirror noticing Tanya & Alisha standing behind me folding their hands against their chest...

I gulped my saliva.

"Yeah yeah.. I am just tired...so thought of"

"Accept it Siyu... It affected you...Infact it hurt you really bad?Right" I looked at both the girls & none of them were talking... Then I saw Alisha's phone which had a video call on & it was Esha.

These three girls... My god!

"Rubbish Esha... these girls are just exaggerating it!" I shouted...

Just then Alisha turned me around & said... "Shutup.. you are crying you stupid woman... you really like him idiot!"

"And probably that idiot too" Esha added

"Nonsense...!!! he is going to propose to Sapna for marriage and probably has spoken to his parents" I said to which Esha said... "Ofcourse he did.. If your girlfriend plays it all emotional, tries to cry saying "Ohh my grandmother is not well she wants to see me married Raghav baby" then what could Raghav baby do??? Huhhh!!! he obviously had to commit right? Here you are also .... what is your emotion for him Siya... see listen...clear it out right away... you know his parents once they promise they will make sure it will happen! This idiot is going to talk to his parents today, once the deal is sealed you cant go back to it! You are ok to loose the love of your life?" she asked & I had tears roll down my cheeks

"I....I dont love him please... He ...He is just a ..." words died in my mouth...

"Just a what??" Alisha asked...

"I ... I like him... he is a crush... i like him a lot... but... love is a big word... I ... I dont feel anything like that" I said clearly

"Ohhhh thats why you broke down like a walll here? Really Siya??? whom are you fooling here?"Esha shouted

"Esha please... enough... there is no love & shit here... I like him... but he likes someone else.. we ...we are not meant to be... please" I said

"This girl Esha is mad... she doesnt want to try at all.. why are we breaking our heads man" Alisha screamed...

'What the hell girls... I thought you guys like Sapna now.. but you both are expecting me & Raghav?" I said in confusion

"Ofcourse you dumb girl... 7 months+ we were waiting so either you or that donkey realise it but neither of you care... we saw everything amongst you both...friendship..posessiveness...jealousy...care...even a pinch of love...

Have you seen it when you feed him from your hands... believe me man..last time i saw that much love it was when my dad fed food to my mom. And we are three siblings !!! And my father was obsessed with my mother till she was alive"

Esha shouted.

"Yes Siya...We thought if we ignote fire amongst you both a little something would happen.. thats why we planned movie datesm made you both sit next to each other, planned lunch or dinner & dates & purposely our entire gang joined late & Sapna was given wrong venues...Sapna is was & will remain a gold digger!!! She is pretending it very well & what do you think only you & Vish realize it??? We all do madam! But we waited so you would go fierce & shout on Raghav & confront him...

But aap toh dus kadam piche leli (You took 10 steps behind)... Backed off completely!!!

I started looking here & there..

"You know what Alisha... forget it...come lets go for shopping... after all our childhood bestie is going to marry a fucking gold digger!!!" & next second Esha cut the video call...

I looked at Alisha & held her hand...

"Dont Siya... You know what... I am not doing anything anymore... I am going to buy popcorn, take a coke & watch the disaster wedding! And some emotional drama when I see you cry hard when Raghav marries her... Just... get lost!" saying she marched out of the washroom banging the restroom door.

I looked at Tanya... She was silent all the time...

Now she said.. "Siya... I know I am not as close as Esha-Alisha to you... but as a friend can I tell you something a bit more mature? Take a call on what you want!"

To whoch I rubbed my tears & smiled saying...

"Tanya you too? Please..I expect you to understand me..."

To which Tanya smiled & said

'Beware Siya... You are developing a certain thing for him... Stay away...you know he's head over heels in love with Sapna...I can see it in your eyes.. The way you keep looking at his whatsapp DP for hours... you try to stalk his old pictures on social media... your ears just go too keen & eye widen a lot when he is discussed...I know you are doing your project work here but you have fucking every single detail about his project work internship at Sehgal India. Dont think just because I speak less I noticed any lesser!

I still cant forget when you slipped & fell in that waterfall & went drowning in the flowing water the way Raghav saved you & after that you both had an intense eyelock... Dont think we didnt notice...Sapna was burning that day bit yes she couldnt speak anything fearing that Raghav may react in any way... I dont judge anyone if she is genuine or not..But your emotion for Raghav is scarily fierce..."

To which I laughed my heart saying...
'Tanya... The thing I feel for him is mere attraction...it's a teen crush kind.. I am a 21 year old College going girl... I felt that for many in London too yaar... please chill'

While Tanya smiled saying... "Rub your tears properly Siya it really really looks more painful when your eyes are pouring when your trying to fake that laugh! & ya think again..."

She said & left from there

I collapsed on floor.

I didnt know what this was... I knew this was deep...

Yes... That evening when Raghav saved me from drowning... the fear i saw in his eyes was something else... He kept kisssing my forehead continously without thinking who would think what....That minute I really felt its way beyong what I feel it is...

But...

Raghav is going to talk to Ram Uncle & Gayathri aunty today.. Woow Raghav...

Good for you.. Maybe I misunderstood..

Its fine..

I will dance the most at your wedding!