Dev's POV:

I was frozen....

I didn't know how to react...😳

I was seeing that face after 3 years...2 month's... 21 days😨

Only I know....how hard the stone in my chest was beating right now!

Not a day went when I didn't think about her...

I was running away from her every single day...

Every single minute...

Every single second...

My guilt...

That I probably played with her emotions...

Killed me..😢

I did everything to get away from her thoughts...

Girls...Drinks...parties....

When nothing worked...I tried

Gymming....Kickboxing....Yoga... Meditation...

I turned from a careless unhealthy junk box with fake biceps to s fitness freak...

I would sleep on time...get up early morning before sunrise to go jogging...

I turned a workoholic!!!

I was now less popular too...

But girl's still kept pouring themselves on me...

Although my only intension was to forget the mess I created 3 years ago...

She left barefoot by giving me soft cushions under my feet...

She took all the pricks, blames ...

Infact she left the country...

She didn't even come back when Ahaana had her miscarriage...

No wonder Ahaana hates me😔🥺

I still tried to look at her again...just to confirm if it was really her😳

But then....

How can I forget that face which has been infront of my eyes all these years...

I again looked at her thoroughly....

Her hair had grown longer now...🔥
She had put on some more weight...❤️
She glowed more...
That dimple was still very much on her face when she smiled or laughed harder 🙃

She looked a little taller...

Umm.... probably it's the heels 🙃

She learnt to finally walk...no....dance in them..

I smiled... 😌

She had become more beautiful ❤️

She could take any man's breath away with those looks 💕

But next minute I realized how will I face her😔

I did so much to her...

She probably may shout at me???

Fight with me???

She hates me...I'm....😔I'm sure....

Or no....even better... she may just take out her anger by slapping me...

How am I going to face her...😥😥😥😥

Just then the music stopped and everyone started clapping...

While I noticed her coming down from the stage...

While I heard a small voice next to me say....

'Ishaani?'

I quickly turned around realising she turned around....

Now she was facing Kisha and my back was facing her and Kisha...

😨😨😨

'Kisha Di..... Hiiiiiii'

Confirmed!!!

It's her💓💓💓💓
I couldn't stand there any longer
..

I quickly went to pick a glass of water to comfort my dry throat 😥😥😥

I had 3 glasses of water...my hands were going numb....I wanted to run away from the party...

Just then Heli's mom...Dharitri masi touched my shoulder saying...

'Come Dev... You must do Tanmay's Tilak... He's your jiju now'

I nervously smiled and took slow steps...

Soon I was passed on a thali...

I applied the red tika (color) on his forehead

I was also given a few gifts to be handed over to him.

I also had bought a handmade goldcase Swizz watch for him. I gifted it to him.

Soon after I hugged him I took two steps back to meet a pair of eyes...

I froze to death😳🥺

She was standing there looking at me...

She looked at me and then she faced Kisha...

She looked confused....

Then Kisha said...

'Its Heli'

I was scared if she would create a scene but to my surprise...

She smiled...

☺️

Such that her dimples were seen again...

Haye

In no time we saw Heli come...

She took the seat and as per Punjabi rituals Tanmay's family offered Heli some clothes, jewellery and gifts...

While I was happy for my sister...

Little Maera in my arms started complaining of hunger...

I walked away to get her some halwa...

Maera loved aate ka halwa... So I took a little in the bowl and started feeding her...

But she jumped out of my lap running towards her dad...

Such a cutie she is...

Next minute I turned around...

To see her😳 standing in front of me...with Vijendra masa...Dharitri masi's husband...

I swallowed my saliva...😨

I stood there like a stone!

While masa told...

'Beta Dev...By mistake I made some cola fall on Ishaani beta's lehenga... Can you please take her to the upstairs washroom... To Heli's room...so she can just clean up...I could have told anyone but looks like everyone is busy... and I'm so sorry betaji...' Masa looked at her and apologized...

While I heard her soft voice closely after so many years...

'Are....it's ok uncle...it's just cold drink... Nothing will happen... Anyways...the function is almost done... and anyways I hate getting clicked...you don't worry... and please... enjoy the function...'

While Masa quickly turned to me saying
'Beta Dev... quickly...I'll have to rush... please take her'

😥

I helplessly nodded.

She looked at me...

I didn't have the guts to meet her eyes...

'This way' i said and took steps towards Heli's room...

But looks like it was locked...

I turned around...

'Ummmm... Looks like the room is locked'

I didn't know what she would reply...

But...

To my surprise she was calm...

'Probably because too many guests and too much jewellery and stuff... They usually do....it's....it's fine... Anyways...just dinner and photo session...I'll...I'll manage' she said and started to walk away...

'Ummm.... Ish... Ishaani......'

God.....this name on my tongue after 3 years

She turned around....

Now the first time my eyes met her eyes...

The same black deer like eyes...

Although she learnt to do better makeup in these years...

Those eyes...looked more enticing now 🔥

Stop... Don't even think.

'If you are comfortable... There is another room open... You can use that washroom'

It was my room..The dedicated bedroom I had in my Nanasa's Mahal (palace)......

...
.but I didn't want to tell her this...

What if she doesn't agree to use it!

I didn't want her to be in that sticky cola thing all the while...

I looked at her ...

She nodded and I smiled lightly...

I took her to my room which was on the east wing of the palace...

She stepped into my bedroom...

I quickly put down the photo frame on the table so she doesn't realise it's my room.

I showed her the washroom...and went and stood outside the room to give her some space.

While all the time only one question ran in my head 🙄

How come she is here🤔

Maybe....she.....she knows the guy's family...

Probably some friend? Relative?

Boyfriend's relative???

Comeon... Who goes to boyfriend's relatives Roka ceremony 😒

Well Pari does😙

She is not my girlfriend 😡

Ok ok chill....

Then....

Maybe Fiance's relative...

Na.... It's a bit odd...I mean fiance's relative...

Naaaaa....😒

Then?????Husband's relative🥺🥺🥺

Is she married ???😨

Oh no...wait...I don't see mangalsutra around her neck... probably she's not 🙄😒

I smile crept on my face 🙂

Shutup....why do you care... it's none of your business!!!

Just then I heard a loud scream 😱😱😱