All too soon the wedding ceremonies had come to an end and Shefali was leaving, the vidaii ceremony was a sad affair. There wasn't a dry eye in the room as everyone said their goodbyes to Shefali. Arohi hung back and was the last to say goodbye. She tried to hold back the tears trying to send Shefali away with a smile but one look at her cousin's face and the tears came like a flood. She'd miss her cousin.

As all the guests left, it was just family left. All the cousins one by one had congregrated in the living room, some having changed to casual attire. Arohi had changed into a royal blue salwar and hot pink fitted t-shirt, her hair pulled up into a loose bun on top of her head. No jewellry and just some lipstick. Looking at everyone's glum faces Arohi snapped her fingers. Hey why is everyone so down she said...SHEFALI is married..remember this was a happy occasion she said. I know Di her cousin spoke up, but now it's all over, the anticipation, the parties, the fun. Now we're going back to normal boring every day life. We just feel blah. Arohi shook her head at them, well that was bound to happen but we don't necessarily need the fun to stop right now. I was thinking I'm here for another 10 days and even though I've been to India many times I've never been to Goa! So people let's go to Goa! Arohi's cousin's all started speaking excitedly at once, "Oh my god that would be so much fun", I've always wanted to go to Goa" "we would have a blast, lay on the beach all day and party all night". This was some of the excited chatter happening around her. "Wait a minute Di" spoke up Sanchit, Arohi's cousin. You know the parents won't allow this. We've already missed college for the past few days, they aren't going to let us miss more. Arohi gave a slow smile. Sanchit do you really think anyone is going to say no to me?" "I'm only here for another week who knows when I'll be back. "You leave that to me, you guys just starting booking, planning and packing!" Everyone started cheering and laughing. Arohi smiled, now to convince the parents.

"Dad I need to talk to you" Arohi called as she saw her dad walking into the room. Arohi beta I need to talk to you too he said. "Okay but me first she said. Dad Sanshit, Riya, Sonia, Priya, Raj, and I want to go to Goa for 4 days. "well then go was his answer" YAY thanks dad you're the best now please convince all the other oldies to let their kids go, not everyone is as cool as my dad, she said. Arohi's dad laughed as Arohi threw her arms around him and hugged him. Okay Okay I'll take care of it but don't book your flight for tomorrow. Tomorrow we're going over to your Rudra uncle's for dinner. Okay dad was Arohi's answer as she hurried back to her cousin's to sratrt planning their trip.

The next evening Arohi and her parents headed over to Rudra uncle's place. She didn't rememeber ever being there before but according to her dad she had been, when she was very young and had loved playing with Rudra uncle's kids. The house they pulled outside of was massive, and very impressive. Gaurds let them through the gates and a windy driveway lead to the front entrance of the beautiful home. Arohi's family were builders and developers, so she had been around large beautifully built buildings all of her life. She knew good workmakship and pride was taken to build this home. Rudra uncle and his family were waiting at the front door, hellos and hugs were exchanged and everyone was ushered into the beaufitul foyer. The house was not only well built but also decorated beautifally in a very classy contemporary look. Arohi was impressed.

Drinks were brought out and appies were served. Arohi met Rashi and Sara, uncle's daughters both very friendly and easy to talk to. There was a son too who had stepped out because of an important business meeting but was expected home any minute. Arohi was having a good time.

Arjun couldn't believe his luck, his only vacation after how long and he gets called in for an important conference call that lasted 3 hours! He knew Siddharth uncle and his family were coming for dinner and his dad wanted him there. He didn't know what the big deal was, this was dad's friend why was it so important that he be there. He had already said hello to him at Shefali's wedding. But whatever he was headed back to Mumbai tomorrow evening, back to the grindstone so this was his last evening to spend with family and relax. Arjun decided to slip in through the back exit and go up to his room and quickly change before he went down to meet everyone.

Arohi was laughing at something Rashi was telling her when she clumisly spilt some of her drink on her kameez. She jumped up and started patting the area with napkins, thank god she was wearing a darker colored salwar kameez( deep purple suit fitted with cap sleeves, deep rounded neck in the back with silver threadwork and pipping going around it and a deep rounded neck in the front with similar emboridery Very simple but extremely elegant) "Arohi go up to my bathroom and clean yourself up and please help yourself to anything in my closet" said Rashi. My room is the 3rd room on the left. Arohi thanked her and headed up the grand staircase. Walking down the hallway there were so many rooms, now what did Rashi say, oh yeah 3rd room on the right. Arohi walked in and got the surprise of a lifetime. There stood Arjun Singhania with no shirt. Arohi's mouth dropped open..oh my god how could someone be so damn HOT. He was so toned, the perfect musular but lean built, oh my god look at those arms, look at that chest! Arohi couldn't stop staring. Arjun spoke first "YOU" what are you doing here" he exclaimed! Arohi came back to her senses and looked away. "What am I doing here, what are you doing here" she questioned? I live here, Arjun replied back, well atleast sometimes he added. "WHAT" Arohi said to him with a confused look on her face. Whatever, this is my house Arjun says back. All this time no shirt, and Arohi even though she's trying not to can't help buy steal glances at that chest. And then it clicks "You're Rudra uncle's son she says' Yeah...and you're.....and then understanding is seen on his face, and you're Sid uncle's daughter. They both stare at eachother dumbfounded. "How could you be Rudra uncle's son, he's so nice and you're such a jerk!" Arjun just glared back, "you know I could say the same for you how could such a nice guy have a shedevil for daughter" was his reply. Arohi took a few steps forward seeing red. "Excuse me the only devil of any sort in this room is you". "Oh and by the way Arjun-Ji how did you like the special ludoos that were prepared expecially for you. " "I didn't realize they would too hot to handle for a man like you...but you're not really man are you, you're just a little boy." With that Arohi turned around and took a step towards the door. In the next instant she feels Arjun grab her arm and jerk her towards him. He turns her around and presses her against the wall with his shirtless chest pressed against her holding her hostage. Arohi is shocked, she looks up into those burning eyes. "Let me go Arjun" she says struggling. Struggling not only to be let go but to not lose her composure she can feel her heart beating so fast. "Arohi, I think maybe it's time I show you just what I am, and what I can handle and who I can handle. You looked like you liked what you saw when you were ogling my chest earlier...Arohi interupts him..."Ogling, I wasn't ogling anything she stutters. Arjun presses further into her, Arohi you and both know what you were doing. As he says this he moves strands of Arohi's hair from her face, she can feel his breath on her face. Their lips are an inch apart. Arohi's eyes are closed and just as he's about to press his lips against Arohi's, he yells in pain. Arohi had just sunk her high healed shoe into his foot. "What is wrong with you he yells as he hops around on one foot in major pain. "I wasn't ogling you; you oaf" ' How dare you accuse me of that? " "Do you know who I am and how many guys would die for a chance to date with Arohi Aluwalia?!" 'And you think i was ogling you, .I was right the first time I met you...YOU"RE A LOSER!" With a toss of her hair Arohi walks out of the room. What just happened here Arjun asks himself with shock. "One minute she looked like she was ready to melt into his arms and the next she was trying to kill him. Shaking his head and looking down at his throbbing foot Arjun knew one thing to be true. He would never ever understand women! Never!

Arohi hurried downstairs, oh my god she had been so close to throwing her arms around Arjun and letting him kiss her senseless, that was until his words had sunk in...ogling him. What did he think he was? God's gift to women! Remembering how he looked a little voice in Arohi's head said" yes that's exactly what he is" But Arohi shushed that voice and instead let her short temper take over. She was glad she was wearing her stiletto heals today, teach him to mess with her!

Rashi met her at the bottom of the stairs and asked her if everything was okay. Arohi quickly assured her it was. They went back to chatting. Arohi tried to participate in the conversation but her attention was fully on that crazy man upstairs. She couldn't believe he was uncle's son, more then that she couldn't believe the effect he had on her. She had never felt this before and personally she wasn't liking it. Arjun was an egotistical, hypocritical, cocky, know it all. NOT her type. Then why was her heart still beating so fast she thought.