Hellooooo Lovely People!!!

Here is the latest installment of our story!! we are on the verge of some good stuff and sweet moment...So hang in there with me...I promise some some very special romantic moments are gonna come...NeSam journey of love gonna start!!

Thank you so Much SvShri dear for this awesome quote!!

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Stumbling through the apartment, I was grabbing things as quickly as I could. I had a meeting with Mr. Crane before I left New York for Goa...I still had tons of things to do, mostly packing stuff. After fighting with my desk for fifteen minutes I finally found the manuscripts that I needed, along with all notes for my new book. I quickly locked the door, before I left.

I ran down the stairs since it would take way too long for the elevator. I was thanking my stars for living somewhat close to the office , especially in moments like these. Pulling out my cell phone, I quickly dialed the office.

" Hey, Sam, whats going on ? where are you?" BJ's voice came from other side

" can you cover for me with Mr. C? I am running behind and I will be there in ten minutes.."

" Sure Sammy....I will send in Krista.. I will tell her to cover for you..."

" You are so awesome...tell her thanks..will be there in a few minutes..."

Hanging up the call I thanks my stars again for having such an awesome editor. Krista Ryan was an upcoming editor and Mr Crane put us together so that we could bounce ideas around. He thought, since we both are new to this writing a book business , it would allow us to become familiar with things together and allow for new and fresh ideas.

I started to flip through my notes trying to get them somewhat organized before I had to make run for my meeting. My book was going to be hitting bookstores a week after the wedding , so honeymoon was out of the question.

Actually, the idea of honeymoon scared me some..the whole wedding was still an uncomfortable subject. It still just felt odd, but I think it was pre wedding glitters...all girls have them ..or at least I thought so ..or so I have been told by many...

The cab stopped in front of a massive high building, our office were located on the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth floors of the building so using stairs was out of the question. It wasn't that graceful day I didn't wanted to test my luck. I pushed the button for the elevator and I waited a minute when I heard the ding and the door opened.

Walking through the foyer, I started thinking that I would be heading for Goa within six hours...something I was truly looking forward to. I mean I still have work there, do some writing there...but I would be around the people I truly missed more than anything....with the exception of Armaan and Kriti..i talked to Radhika the night before she was excited about me coming home to prepare for wedding. Since I had no idea about such things..its Radz and Nandu's department...I just wanted to hold my breath...

When the elevator opened, I past the receptionist desk and almost ran to BJ's desk...and He looked at my messed look.

" You look Horrible..."

" Thanks for the complement " I answered sarcastically "how long has been she is in there?"

" about ten minutes...take a breath..I will let him know that you are here.."

BJ dialed to Mr Cranes

" Mr. Crane, Miss Khanna is here..do you want me to send her in?"

" Yes..send her in..."

Mr Crane's voice didn't sound angry to me so I wasn't nervous..BJ mouthed best luck to me..as I reached in the cabin I saw they were discussing..

" I apologized for running little late..." I stated when I took seat besides Krista..

" its okay MS Khanna..Ms Ryan was telling me about your new book..sounds intresting...your book is great...touching to the many elements of human emotions..so do have any plan for next one?"

"Well, Sir I'm thinking to do historical..." I replied and we started discussing about where were frantically taking notes about it..

After our discussion when we were about to left Mr. Crane called me

" Sam...."

"Yes, sir?"

" I wanted to tell you that I'm happy for Armaan and you...you two deserves to be Happy...take care of yourself..i will see you when you get back in office in a few weeks...."

" Thank you.." I smiled

I left the office and met Krista who was talking with BJ

" Thanks for covering for me Krista..you are really a life saver..."

" No sweat Sam....Okay go to your Romeo Fiancé..he must be waiting for you...." Krista teased

I quickly hugged both of them and told them they should come for wedding..

Armaan's office was on seventeenth so I got in an elevator quickly..as I reached to his cabin, I knocked and entered when I heard him saying come in..His eyes lit up as he saw me..

" Hey sweetheart..." he came over and pulled me into the hug..i smiled as I looked in his eyes

" You know I'm going to miss you badly, Sam..."

" its not like I am leaving forever Armaan..remember, we are getting married in three weeks...."

He wrapped his hand around me in possessive way...

" Sam, I don't want you to be around Neil At all...."

His words shocked me...that wasn't something that I was expecting from him.

" Armaan...Neil is my friend..i will be around his family all the time...

" Sam, don't you getting what I'm saying..I DON'T WANT YOU AROUND HIM..." his anger reached to the furious level.

I pushed at his arms and he released me..i stepped away from him...anger were filled fully in his eyes..he was dead serious...what's wrong with him?

" Armaan, you will not tell me who I can or can not talk to...I am my own person...I am not any robot to act on anybody's command..."

He looked at me and his expression changed some..in to concerned look

" Sam, its not like that I don't trust you , I don't trust him..just stay away from him..it would have for my peace of mind...."

I rolled my eyes, I knew it was childish response..i knew he was concerned about me that what happened in past..

" Armaan, I have to talk to him...I want him to be with me while I get married to you..he is my best friend...."

Armaan's expression changed to the last time the time I had mentioned this..he was angry..more furious...he went on and on about the whole thing..but I tried to make him understand that I was marrying him...Neil is just my best friend..

" Sam, I know you care about him, but you can't blame me for being worried..Look at your history with him...I know you guys never dated, but the kind of connection you both have it just can't be one sided Sam..even though he never said but he have feeling for you..."

I walked over and took his palm in mine, he raised his eyes to meet mine..Worry filling in those beautiful black pools

" Armaan, I'm marrying you..i care about you more than you know...you are my future..."

" I'm sorry Sammy, I don't wanted to overreact ...but I just don't want to lose you..."his voice came softer now

Leaning in, I kissed his forehead..his eyes sparkled as he looked at me

" I have to go Armaan..or I am never going to done with my packing....before I reach airport"

" I love you, would be Mrs Samaira Armaan Arora..." he said and I blushed

" I got to go..i will call you once I reach to Goa..." I replied as I walked towards the door

Looking back, I saw that flicker of sadness again, but I blew him a kiss before door got closed. Leaning against the side wall, I thought about his words, his worries, his love for me and I thought if going back to Panji was bad idea..I wanted to go there, I wanted to get married at my native..i wanted to see Mom, Radhika, Nandini, Arjun, sid..and most of all I wanted to see Neil. I need to see him..this was the most important time of my life and I needed my best friend by my side.

So, why was I having this feeling that this trip could change my world in more ways than one??

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Walking through the airport in Dabolim, Goa, I looked at the cloudy overcast sky. I wanted to sun to be shine..I was happy and I wanted world to shine like I was inside.

Collecting my luggage, I rent a car to reach Panji which was 30 km drive. I called Armaan and told him that landed. I put on my headphones and turned on the radio and one of my favorite song played. I let my mind travelled thorough the words and let the music take me away from my worries, my concerned, everything.

When the cab took turn down a familiar street, I noticed bike parked in front of my house. When I looked I saw him stand up from the porch. I felt my lips were pulled in widest smile, the moment car stopped, I quickly jumped from the car. Never in my life I had been this happier to see Neil Malhotra.

" Welcome home, Sammy "

I ran and he swept me up in tight embrace, and I returned it too. I pulled back to see Neil's eyes shining like nothing I had ever seen before. I was too happy like anything to see my friend

" how come you come here?you didn't even know that I was coming today " I exclaimed

" this is what little sisters are for. Radz wanted to meet you but something came up and she sent me...Aren't you happy seeing me?' he said with one raised brow having cutest smile on his face.

" Yes..you don't realize how happy I'm to see you, idiot..."

" I doubt you are as happy as I am " he replied as he finally released me from his grip. " Let me carry your bags inside.."

" yeahhh.." I ran back to the cab and ask him to open the back trunk. Neil quickly started to pull out my suitcase and bags. I took my purse from the back seat and pulled the house keys. When I quickly unlocked the door and Neil followed me with my bags. I held the door open as he walked past me and I couldn't help but think about how good he smelt. He still wore the same cologne that he used to wear in college, and it complimented his already good natural scent.

I ran back to the cab to grab the last bag and paid the bills to the driver. It was when I was about to step on the porch , I slipped and tumble forward and a pair of strong arms reached for me.

My bag was on the porch , but I was in Neil's arms. I looked up to him , still breathing hard from my almost fall. We were so close that if I moved a little my lips would be touching his..His minty breath was fanning my face..Now his cologne hypnotized me. His arms were strongly me in tight grip, making front plaster against his...

" Are you okay, Sam??"

" Yeahh..I think..."

I thought he would set me back on my feet , but he carried me into the house bridal style and put me down on the couch..my eyes couldn't able to move..he held my gaze in his. He headed back to retrieve the bags I dropped. I felt stupid for almost falling and that Neil came to my rescue. I heard the click as Neil closed the door , I looked up to meet his gaze.

"So.."

" So.." I said with awkward pause.

He walked over and sat down on the chair just a few feet away from me. He was quiter than ever and I watched him, noticing that he was thinking. ..Almost struggling about what to say next..this was strange..Normally he wouldn't have to think about what to say

" How was flight, saminder singh?"

" Okay..i guess..you know I don't like flying much..It kind of scares me..."

" you never going to get over the fears of heights, are you?"

" I doubt it...we all have fears Neil, even you..."

" Nope, I don't have any fear at all.."

I studied his eyes and I knew he was lying..he didn't have typical fears..Heights, snakes, spiders...but he was worried about something

My stomach began to growl and I dropped my hands in hoping covering the sound and not leting him know..

" Hungry?" he asked

" Yeah..a little.." I said, trying to suppress my yawn which was trying to escape from my mouth

" how about I order some pizza for us...my treat..." he said with smile...we still fought for treat thing like child

" fine, but I will cook dinner for you sometime to make up for it..."

" I'll take you for grocery shoping,..i know you hate doing it.." he chuckled

He was right about it. Neil called to order the pizza. I stood and stretched my muscles then I turned towards stairs..i needed the shower.

" where are you going ?" Neil said as he noticed me going upstairs

I paused to look at him..he had his playful look, one that hadn't seen in years

" shower..if you give me permission..."

" Permission granted..but you better hurry..Pizza will come in fifteen minutes..you may get empty boxes if you came little late.."

I showed him by tongue...on which he laughed hard.. Climbing the stairs I realized I have to clean everything as it was covered in an inch of dust.

I pulled out tank top and pair of shorts and slipped into the bathroom. Pulling off my cloths , I turned on the shower and the water run for a while. I looked in the mirror at my figure...I couldn't figure out what Armaan was so beautiful about me..i examined my skin, which was a cremy colour. My eyes were a deep brown choclatey, my hair a drak brown, almost black. My body is ordinary in all ways..i was a plain Jane..

Sighing, I stepped into the scalding stream of water, letting it loosen my muscle which were became stiff due to travelling...I pulled out loofa and poured some body was on it and began to run circles on my skin massaging away the tension in my body. I then poured my favroute rose fragranced shampoo on my hair, scrubbed my hair and rinse it off.

I pulled my cloths on and comb my hair. As I started descending the stairs , I noticed Neil was staring up at the pictures on the wall. Most of my school and college days pictures had been taken down by radz...and there was the one picture from our farewell night. His eyes were fixed only on that picture, nothing else.

As I reached to the last step ,Neil turned to look at me, I guess he sensed my arrival...His eyes were darker. ...almost like he was dreaming of something. Smiling I continued to walk towards him, his eyes never leaving mine. He shook his head like he was back in the present with me..

" The pizza should be here in few minutes.."

As soon as the word came out from his mouth , the door bell rang. He opened the door to find Tony standing beyond the doorway. I really didn't know who was more shocked to see the other....Neil or Tony

" Tony..."

" Neil.."

I walked towards the door with hopes of stopping a fight from starting out, but Neil stood covering where I couldn't get past him.

" Your pizzas.." grumbled tony as he handed the box to Neil

Neil handed me box and grabbed his wallet and paid money to Tony..Tony turned away and hone in seconds.

The door slammed as Neil turned I saw his eyes furious..

" what was that about ?" I asked in confusion

" Nothing.."

" You are a horrible liar, Neil..tell me the truth?"

He sat down on the chair and ran his fingers through his hair..watching him I knew something had happened.

" I broke my engagement with Manya.."

I felt my eyes go wide when he said that. I didn't know what to think. And that was not what I was expecting him to say

" you what?"

" she was having an affair with Tony..i found out and broke the engagement..."

Manya and Tony?? I couldn't belive on what I was hearing...that was hilarious...but I know its not funny for Neil..it would have been painful..

" I'm sorry.." I said

He shook his head and gesture me to stop.

" you shouldn't be sorry about that sam...I was at fault for this..but I'm okaynow....so don't worry about me...okay?"

I couldn't help but to feel bad. Now Neil was all alone. And I was getting married. I would have never thought that this would happen

Neil stood and grabbed some plates from kitchen along with Coke before opening the box. We dug in and talked about all kinds of things like we hadn't talked about in years..he told that we would have to hang out like old times..which I too missed badly.

After an hour or so we started the movie Fast and Furious and turned off the lights except the lamp in the corner. We watch in silence for while and then I felt me yawning... my eyes were starting to drop, it was then I felt Neil pulled me close toward him and wrapped the blanket around me. I looked up to meet his eyes and there was something shining in them . I leaned back on his shoulder and my attention back on the movie.

My eyes started to hurt so I closed them..i continued to listen to the gun shot and racing of the cars and I felt his arm wrapped around me and soon after I was slumbering peacefully.

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When I woke up, I noticed I wasn't where I fell asleep. Looking around I found myself in my bed, covered with my favorite quilt. Pushing back the covers , I stood and walked over and pulled the door open, and quickly descended the stairs.

Stepping down the last step, I found Neil curled up on the couch, his messy hair covering his eyes. I couldn't help but to smile down. Walking over to the couch, I squatted beside him. Staring down at his slumbering form , looked so peaceful when he slept. When I used to stay at his house he used to wake up before me , so I never had chance to see him like this. His face was so flawless strong and content. I wanted to reach over and move his hair from his eyes, but I knew that would make him woke up and I didn't want to do that.

It was then I watched his eyes flutter open , and it was clear by how they looked he was partially sleep

" I must be dreaming...because there is no way....i have never seen someone so beautiful before...."

I felt my skin went crimson by his words, but I knew he was in half sleep. He wouldn't ever say something like that to me if he were awake.

" you must be dreaming , because I'm not beautiful" I said with smile

He closed his eyes for second and when he looked to me again, like he was aware of surrounding around him

" Good morning " I said

" ohh..sam..I'm sorry...after you fell asleep I carried you upstairs and put it in the bed and I realized it was late so I slept on the couch...I'm sorry..if I overstepped my boundaries...."

"Its okay Neil" I cut him off before he finished " You are my friend , so you are always welcome to stay if you need to.."

He sat up and ran his one hand through his already messy hair , he must be thinking

" You want breakfast?" I asked

" you have no food, Sam..remember..seems I have to survive on yesterday's pizza only " he said playfully

" I think we can manage..How about instant Noodles??....you still have to take me to the grocery shopping..."

" Sure..let me get dressed.."

He stood and folded his blanket and placed it back on the couch. It was then I noticed that he didn't have his T-shirt on..He was shirtless. ..My eyes gazed over his perfectly sculptured features...all the way down to the prominent V just above his hips. I could have sworn I was about to drool at the sight of his body , but I kept my emotions in check, especially I was ogling at my best friend, not on my fiancé.. I felt heat in my body....

Arghhh.....stupid hormones!!!

He pulled on his T-shirt on and it was the most sensual thing I had ever seen..he was looking like one of those Greek god looking model posing for fashion magazine..

Why would I couldn't think this way about Armaan ? Ughhhh!!!

He picked up the mess which left over from the night.. whoever marry him was getting a great guy.. I knew from this start he had potential to be a great guy of any women's dream

" Do you think you want to come out in this dress? I doubt that you want people to see you like this..." he said gesturing the cloth I had on

Glancing down I blushed. He was right I really shouldn't have let him see me this way either..but I had

I pulled on my comfy T'shirt with pair of Jeans and pulled my hair in messy high ponytail before slipping in my snickers...

" Ready ?" he asked

" Yeah " I said as I grabbed my purse from the side table...

Climbing on the passenger seat of his sport Jeep, I started to wonder that how I learned to do thing by alone and now it was complete opposite.. we were again with each other

My mind drifted to the thought that I wanted Neil to give me away in marriage..In our culture it was given by Bride's maternal uncle but I needed by my side ..i couldn't marry Armaan without him.

Sighing, I pushed the though away and sat in silence as Neil drove. Just being with him, made me feel safe..at peace....truly at home......Looking at Neil for amoment, he turned to smile at me..Smiling back, I closed my eyes..Letting my worries flew away for a moment because I was in my safe place, the company of my best friend.

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How's it guys??

How will Neil react when Sam will ask him to give her way in wedding?? 

how they gonna come closure??

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