A week later the elders were almost done with their shopping, so the youngsters decided to go shopping today. And so all the Singhania siblings along with Rashi, Sakshi, Pranati and Utkarsh are going shopping today.
Sakshi didn't know why but she was looking forward to see a certain Singhania. But she was in denial. She didn't want a repetition of the past. She looked at Rashi sitting in the front laughing at something Utkarsh said and told her heart not to go that way.
Adarsh on the other hand was very happy on knowing that they were shopping together. He knew he was attracted to Sakshi but didn't want to make any advances because he wanted to be sure that it was not just an infatuation.
He wanted to know her better, be friends with her. He did not have any impure intentions towards her. But how do someone control their heart and mind which pushes him towards her.
They reached the place they had decided. Everyone greeted each other. Adarsh was looking at Sakshi who was talking to Dhriti. She had greeted him not looking at him.
Sakshi didn't want to look at him. But her eyes won't comply with her. He looked so handsome in casuals. His muscles bulging out of his t-shirt.
She averted her eyes from him completely avoiding him.
They were almost done with their shopping and were now ordering their food. Their token was announced and all of them denied to get up saying they were tired. Sakshi as always said that she would bring it. Adarsh not wanting to lose the opportunity to talk to her went with her.
"Naaraz ho mujhse?"
(Are you upset with me?)
He asked directly. She looked away not wanting to look into his eyes.
"Nhi toh. Aise kyu bol rhe hai?"
(No. Why are you saying so?)
"Toh meri tarah dekh kyu nhi rhi?"
(Yhen why are you not looking at me?)
"Aisa nhi hai. Lijiye dekh lia. Ab khush?"
(Its not like that. See i looked. Now happy?)
She said looking at him for a moment and then back at front. He sighed.
"Mujhse koi galti hui hai? Kyu avoid kr rhi ho. Sorry yaar. Nhi krni dosti toh its ok. Atleast ignore toh mat kro."
(Did i do something wrong? Why are you avoiding me. Sorry. If you don't want to be friends with me then fine. Atleast don't ignore me.)
Yesterday he had visited Advik's office for some work and while returning he decided to meet her once. Sakshi was HR in Advik's company.
She was in her cabin when he had knocked. Thinking it to be someone from the office she allowed him in and was shocked to find him instead.
She asked him the reason for his visit to which he said that he was there to meet Advik and decided to pay her a visit too. She nodded and asked him to sit.
"Let's be friends. I mean ab rishterdaari toh hone hi wali hai toh why not?"
(I mean we are going to be relatives so why not?)
He said nervously. Sakshi was shocked. She didn't know what to reply. She didn't want to be near him because she was afraid. Of herself. And being friends with him? But how could she deny. He would be hurt.
"I- I don't know- i mean I don't make friends easily-"
"Its ok. Take your time. Mai koi force nhi kr rha. Kal milte hai."
(I am not forcing you. See you tomorrow.)
He said with a smile and left.
This was what had happened and Sakshi was confused about what to answer him. He sighed in defeat and walked from there. Near the food counter to get their order.
She went after him.
"Adarsh. Aisa nhi hai. I just- I can't be friends with someone i don't know enough to trust them. Bas isliye."
(Adarsh. Its not like that. That's why.)
"Then get to know me. Ignore krne se nhi jaanogi."
(You won't get to know me by ignoring.)
He said. They kept looking into each other's eyes. If anyone who knew him well saw him at the moment they would be shocked to see him so serious.
"Fine. Friends!"
She said after a minute of silence. Her minds was continuously shouting 'abort mission' while her heart jumped in joy when he gave a full blown smile which could make anyone swoon and shook hands with her a little too excited.
"Yes! Friends! Nhi. Best friends!"
She smiled at his antics and nodded.
"Best friends. Lekin mai aapko achhe se jaanti nhi hu."
(But I don't know you well.)
"Koi gal nhi. Jaan jaayenge. Waise bhi ab toh saath hi rehna hai."
(No problem. We will know. Anyway we have to together now.)
She raised an eyebrow at his statement.
"I mean mere bhai aur tumhari behen ki shaadi ho rhi hai toh ab milna toh laga rahega na."
(I mean my brother is getting married to your sister so we would meet.)
He said nervously scratching the back of his neck. She bit her lip to control her laughter and nodded.
The day went by smooth. At night Sakshi couldn't sleep thinking about Adarsh. She didn't know what to think. She did not even know him properly. What if he is like Piyush? No! Her heart screamed.
When her restlessness didn't subside she messaged the only person who could help her in this.
Hi di. Kaise ho?
Hi baby. Mai thik hu. Tu bta?
Di aapse kuch baat krni thi. Free ho?
Hnn bol na. All okay na?
Call kru?
Hnn hnn.
And the next second she dialed Pranati who picked up on the second ring.
"Hii. Kya hua?"
(Hii. What happened?)
"Hii di. Wo aapse kuch puchhna tha."
(Hii di. I wanted to ask something.)
She started hesitantly.
"Hnn bol na."
(Yes tell me.)
"Di wo- Adarsh aapke dost hai na?"
(Di that- Adarsh is your friend right?)
"Hnn."
(Yes.)
Came her reply. And she explained her the whole scenario and the thing that was bothering her.
"Sakshi. Relax. Adarsh is not like Piyush. I guarantee that. Aur usne sirf friendship ke liye bola na. Don't worry. Mujhse bhi aise hi bola tha uss gadhe ne. Emotional blackmailing mai expert hai wo. Tu jyada tension mat le. He is a very nice guy."
(And he said for friendship only right. He told me the same way. He is an expert in emotional blackmail. You don't worry.)
And Sakshi felt like she could breathe again. She just needed one of her sisters clean chit. But she still didn't want to have any unwanted feelings for him. He proposed for friendship and they would be strictly friends. At least from her side.
Thinking about everything she slept hugging Dhruv close to her who immediately round his arms around his chhoti di.
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