Aakarsh was equally confused at what their parents were saying about planned things. Nevertheless he tried to solve the current issue for now.

"See main aaplogo se kuch chhupana nahi chahta tha(I didn't want to hide anything from you), I just didn't want to disturb you yet guys. Nothing was clear whether he will come or not, we were yet trying to find out his real motive behind sending these; photographs and letter."

"We..?" Mrinal asked.

"Yeah Neev and I." Aakarsh replied.

"Ohh Neev knew this and he too didn't informed us." Krishna asked hurt.

"That's because I told him not to. Agar agar main bina pata lagaye aap logon ko kuchh bata deta to aap log chinta karte, aur Maa aapki tabiyat aapko thoda sa bhi stress allow nahi karti ab (If I could have told you something without finding out, then you would have worried, and Maa, your health does not allow you even a little stress now)...you know right!" He said holding Krishna's hand.

"Hum chinta na kare isiliye tu akela dard se guzre ye sahi to nahi hai beta (you suffer from pain alone, just because we don't stress over things...this isn't right son). Mrinal told him.

"I'm not in pain Papa... at least not that intense; all I want now is to make you people happy. That's why I decided to tell you about this once Neev and I find more about it. Please don't be sad or hurt... I'll never do any such thing which will give you pain.... this is the last time we will be dealing with that topic. I'll soon finish it from the root...have trust in me, please." He pleaded.

"Okay...if you're saying we are giving you a chance but you have to keep yourself safe too. Hmm?" Mrinal asked and Krishna nodded in his support.

"Promise." Aakarsh said.

"Chalo ab tum dono ki problem kya hai ye batao...har waqt bachho ki tarah ladte kyun rehte ho (Now, tell me what is the problem of both of you ... Why do you keep fighting like children all the time) ?" Mrinal asked looking at Diksha and Aakarsh.

"Ye dono wahan bhi lad rahe the kya (were they fighting there too) ?" Mayank asked surprised.

"Aur nhi to kya (what else)..." He replied.

"Tumdono bologe kuch...ya aise hi baithe rahoge...(Will you say something ... or you'll sit like this ...) " Krishna asked.

"Pehle aap ye bataiye wo kya bol rahi thi aap ki aaplogo me humare liye Kuch socha hai (first you tell me what you were saying about the things you all have plant for us) ?" Aakarsh asked.

"Wo hum tumhe time aane par batayenge (we'll explain you on the right time) and till then no question...for now the only thing you need to know is our wish ---- that is -- you should become friends; aur waise bhi jinke parents best friends ho un logo ko bhi dost banna chahiye (And anyway, people whose parents are best friends should also become friends)." Said Krishna looking at others.

"Okay aunty... I'll try only if he behaves good with me." Diksha replied on which Aakarsh Interrupted her.

"Hey you behave annoyingly."

"As if you're a cow." Diksha replied.

"What the hell...how can I be a cow?" Aakarsh shrieked.

"The same way as you're a potato faced chimpanz...." She covered her mouth in the middle of her sentence when her mind registered its own words.

"What...what was that.... complete it..." Aakarsh asked gritting his teeth on which she nodded in denial.

The parents were looking at them with a face that says they-will-not-improve.

"Okay...okay...stop it now both you...yahan humlog tumhe dosti karne ko keh rahe hai aur tumdono ho ki apni harkatein hi nahi sudhaar rahe (here we are asking you to do friendship and you both are not mending your ways)." Annapurna scolded them.

"Sorry" they replied together and then looked at each other.

"We will not fight anymore." Aakarsh said looking at Diksha.

"Yeah, we'll try to become more of friends." She replied too, looking at him.

"Chalo phir sab log fresh ho kar aaiye, dinner ready hai. (Alright all of you go and get freshen up, lunch is ready.)" Krishna said.

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Aakarsh and Diksha were standing out at the entrance of their respective rooms.

"So..." Aakarsh initiated.

"So..?" Diksha asked raising her eyebrows.

"Are we going to be friends from now on?" He asked.

"Kind of..." She smirked.

"To be honest I really like fighting and bickering with you so even if we become friends, I'll still irritate you." She replied smirking.

He saw her expressions turning into naughtiness. Those brown shining orbs were having a glint of mischief. He tried to stop his smile but failed and he smiled biting his lower lip.

"And same you can expect for yourself, you know..." He replied.

"So are we half friends now..?" She asked.

"Absolutely...deal!" He said taking out his hand for a handshake.

"Deal!" She said shaking their hands.

"Don't you think we should know a little about each other, since we are half  friends now." He teased.

"Not a bad idea actually..." She replied appraising his thoughts.

Just when they were about to speak further, a servant came and informed them about food being served.

"So let's continue it tomorrow...what say?" He asked after dismissing the servant.

"Abhi to raat baki hai janab...aap abhi SE chal diye..(the night is still young, and you're leaving already)?" She asked winking at him.

He smiled at her boldness; noticing her beautiful features.

"Tum aaj bhi puri dramebaaz ho...(you're still a drama queen)..." He shook his head and smiled.

"Aur tum wahi sadu-akdu...(and you're the same, arrogant)..." She rolled her eyes.

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