"Agar tum nhi jaaoge toh mai bhi nhi jaaungi bas. Ye mera final decision hai."

(If you will not go I will also not. This is my final decision.)

Aisha folded her arms in front of her and faced away from Arjun. He sighed and made her turn to look at him.

"Aisha try and understand yaar. Mai nhi jaa skta."

(I can't go.)

"Kyu? Uncle aunty ne toh haan krdi hai na?"

(Why? Uncle aunty said yes right?)

Arjun sighed and held her hands.

"Wo kabhi mana nhi krenge. They want me to go. Lekin I can't."

(They would never say no. But I can't.)

"Problem kya hai? Tell me Arjun. We'll find a way to solve it too."

(What is the problem?)

She pouted cutely for extra effects knowing that he couldn't say no to her cutesy pout.

He sighed and finally said what was bothering him.

"Aisha! Mere liye thoda over budget hai ye trip."

(This trip is a little over budget for me.)

He mumbled looking down. 

"Offo! I thought kuch aur baat hai. Let's do one thing. 50-50 contribute krte hai. Baaki tum mujhe baad mai wapas kr dena. And don't worry. Interest ke saath wapas lungi. Business man ki behen hu."

(I thought it was something else. Let's contribute 50-50. You return it to me afterwards. I will take it back with interest. I am a business man's sister.)

She said raising her collars. He chuckled and shook his head agreeing knowing that she won't budge.

This was what he loved about her. She never made him feel inferior or made it seem like she was doing a favour. She would always say that she would get all her favours back with interest. 

Everyone from their circle was going and Aisha was very happy. She was a bit irritated because her arch nemesis, Rishav was also going. But she was happy about Arjun joining them.

It was a 5 days trip. They were going in buses. Since Aisha and Arjun's courses were different they were in different buses.

The first Aisha did after reaching their resort was run towards Arjun. She gave him a wide grin and she stood beside him.

Aisha and Anushka were allotted one room and Arjun was allotted a room with one of his batchmates.

The first they had a cocktail party in the resort itself. Whoever wanted to join were free to.

Aisha got ready in her cocktail evening gown. It was black color side slit gown and Aisha looked gorgeous in it.

Anushka whistled and said.

"Ohhh! Sexy babe! Kis ko maar girane ke irade hai?"

(Who do you want to kill?)

Aisha set her hair and said.

"Maar girane ke nhi apne pyar mai girane ke irade hai. Dekhte hai girta hai ya nhi."

(I don't want to kill I want to make someone fall in love. Let's see if he does.)

She winked and both of them burst out laughing.

Anushka received her boyfriend's call and she went down with him. Aisha said she would come with Arjun.

She went to his room and knocked. He opened the door still in his casuals. He froze seeing her all ready looking....wow!

"Tum ready nhi huye?"

(You did not get ready?)

She entered inside and he came after her shutting the door. 

"Kis cheez ke liye?"

(For what?)

"Cocktail party hai neeche. Come on Arjun. Get ready jaldi."

(For the cocktail party. Get ready fast.)

She said and sat on the bed.

"Jaana zaruri hai kya?"

(Is it necessary to go?)

He slumped on the bed and she glared at him.

"Ji haan. Bhut zaruri hai. Mai akeli reh jaaungi. Anushka toh Shrey ke saath busy rahegi. Please na."

(Yes. Very important. I will be all alone. Anushka is with Shrey.)

He sighed and started getting ready. He wore a plain blue t shirt with a blazer on top.

He heard her whistle and chuckled at her antics.

"Chale?"

(Shall we go?)

She asked hooking her arm with his and he nodded with a chuckle.

They entered the venue and Arjun pulled Aisha closer seeing so many men of their college. They were obviously dressed better than him. 

Aisha saw Anushka and his boyfriend and dragged Arjun near them. The four of them had their snacks and settled around a table.

Shrey said something to Anushka and she smiled shyly while nodding. They excused themselves and moved to the dance floor.

Aisha smiled softly seeing the two dancing with each other.

She turned to Arjun with a wide grin and he knew what she meant. Shaking his head with a smile he forwarded his hand to her which she took very excitedly.

They went to the dance floor and she kept her hands on Arjun's shoulders. Arjun kept his hand on her back.

He twirled her around and pulled her closer making her bump into his chest.

His hands now rested on her lower back and they looked into each other's eyes with a dazed look.

Arjun sucked in a breath when Aisha's hands from his shoulders went around his neck and she hugged him keeping her head on his chest.

His heartbeat fastened and he hoped that she didn't hear it. They swayed to the music slowly and he wrapped his arms around her waist resting his chin on top of her head.

They stayed like that for quite a time. They finally broke apart when Aisha's stomach grumbled. She bit her lips embarrassed and Arjun pulled her to the dinner area.

They had their dinner in silence. After dinner Aisha wanted to go to her room.

Anushka said she wanted to stay a bit longer with Shrey. So Aisha and Arjun went back.

Arjun dropped her in front of her room. They looked at each other.

"Ummm good night."

He said and was about to move when Aisha held his hand.

"Jab tak Anushka nhi aati could you stay with me? Please!"

(Till Anushka doesn't come could you stay with me?)

She said and he looked at her for a moment. He smiled and nodded and they moved inside.

Aisha changed her clothes and laid on the bed. Arjun removed his blazer and laid beside her maintaining a good distance.

Aisha and Arjun kept looking at each other facing sideways.

Aisha scooted closer to him and intertwined their fingers. He gulped at the intensity of her gaze. She caressed his knuckles with her thumb. She scooted more closer and kept his arm around her waist.

She hugged him snuggling into his arms. Arjun was confused as to what he was feeling at the moment.

One part of him wanted to pull her close to him and the other part wanted to run away from the room immediately.

Aisha looked up at him through her lashes and he felt the sane part of him slip away.

None of them realised who started leaning in but the next second their lips were an inch away from touching. Their breaths fanned each other's lips.

Just as Aisha moved forward to cover the remaining distance between them, the doorbell rang indicating that Anushka was here.

Arjun got up with the speed of lightening and ran to the door.

He made a beeline towards his room ignoring Anushka's curious gaze. Aisha covered herself from head to toe to avoid the conversation with Anushka. 

The two of them slept with a thousand thoughts revolving in their minds.
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