Sidharth, Shehnaaz and Ahaan moved into Sidharth's cabin. It was just 5 minutes that they had been in there Sidharth received a call from Tina asking him if she should send Manasi inside. Sidharth said yes as he was adept to show her real face to the everyone.

Manasi entered the cabin.

"Oh, Hi Shehnaaz," said Manasi as she smirked.

"Hey Manasi," said Shehnaaz as she fake smiled.

"Oh so I guess the project isn't on since, Shehnaaz is still here? I guess the people who aren't involved can't be here" said Manasi as she looked at Shehnaaz.

"Absolutely right," said Sidharth sarcastically.

"Then what are you waiting for? Shehnaaz please leave" said Manasi making a face.

"Shehnaaz isn't going anywhere you are," said Sidharth.

"What are you saying Sidharth? I'm leading the project" said Manasi being confused.

"But you WERE leading the project. We know exactly what you and Karan have done " said Sidharth.

"What are you talking about?" said Manasi as she pretended to be clueless.

"Follow me and you'll know the answer," said Sidharth as he walked out of his cabin towards the office aisle where the other colleagues and the CEO of the company they were collaborating stood.

"Mr Mehta, Hello, What brought you here? I'm handing my project well" said Manasi as she tried to come across as the naive one.

"Well, that's what brings me here. Mr Sidharth Shukla has told me about all what you've planned with Karan. You aren't a part of the project or the company anymore" said Mr Mehta.

"Mr Mehta trust me this is a trap. I haven't done anything along with Karan. He is trapping me. What proof does Sidharth have?" cried Manasi.

"Ms Manasi we exactly know what you've done. I guess that is why you are having too many explanations without even being asked about and I'm sure Mr Shukla has the proof" said Mr Mehta as he smiled looking at Sidharth.

"Yes, Mr Mehta. Shehnaaz has it" said Sidharth as he smiled at Shehnaaz and asked her to play the audio clip.

The entire audio clip played leaving Mr Mehta, and everyone else disgusted. Well, Sidharth and Shehnaaz weren't that shocked of course. This was the only thing they could have expected from Manasi and Karan.

"Please leave my office right away the two of you, "said Sidharth as he ordered Manasi and Karan to leave.

Both of then were exposed and had no choice but, to leave the office with their head down.

"Mr Shukla, I'm really sorry for the inconvenience. I'm sure Shehnaaz would do an amazing job while leading the project. I hope the deal is on?" questioned Mr Mehta.

"Absolutely, that's not a problem," said Sidharth as he shook hands with him.

Mr Mehta left.

"Yay! That was amazing " said Rhea as she hugged Shehnaaz.

"Yes! I must appreciate how smart you were Shehnaaz to record it," said Ahaan.

"Thank you, guys! It wouldn't have been possible if Sidharth didn't have faith in me" said Shehnaaz as she smiled at Sid and he smiled back.

"Oh is it? Why did you have so much faith in Shehnaaz " teased Ahaan giving a geeky smile to Sidharth?

Sidharth gave him a death glare. While like always Shehnaaz began to speak giving an explanation for him.

"We are great friends Ahaan. Of course, he would trust me" said Shehnaaz.

"Friends?" Sidharth thought to himself and made a face in his head while he fake smiled.

Ahaan chuckled as he knew now it was Shehnaaz's turn to coax him for the word "Friends" she just used.

"Guys today should be a celebration day. Let's party today at my place. At 9?" asked Rhea excitedly.

"Sounds like a plan," said Sidharth as he smiled at Rhea and frowned when his eyes moved towards Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz knew he was angry.

While everyone parted ways to go back home change and go to Rhea's place. Sidharth realized that he had forgotten his cell phone in his cabin so he heads back into the cabin to take it.

As he takes the cell phone and proceeds towards the elevator. He feels a soft hand holding his and pulling him into the fire staircase area.

"Shehnaaz, What are you doing," said Sidharth as he frowned.

"Why only you can pull me into the fire staircase out of nowhere " she pouted.

"Tell me what is it?" said Sidharth maintaining a poker face.

" Sidhaaaaarth don't do this na. Talk properly. Tell me what's your problem?" pleaded Shehnaaz.

"You don't know?" said Sidharth raising an eyebrow.

"No," said Shehnaaz making a puppy face.

"Friends? Is that what we are Shehnaaz? Friends?" he scoffed.

Shehnaaz retaliated saying "Sidharth--" but couldn't say anything further.

"Bye. I'm going. You should leave too" he sighed.

"I'm sorry what?" she sighed in disbelief.

"You should leave" he repeated.

"didn't we just have *you pushing me away but you shouldn't* conversation?" she questioned.

Sidharth just rolled his eyes and gave a "Whatever" expression.

"You got mad at me because I said we were friends? Seriously? what have you been doing all this while? Is this the stupid reason for you getting mad at me?" she said as she was furious at him now.

"No," he said.

"Then?" she asked.

"I'm mad at myself that I couldn't tell you anytime earlier," he said.

"Tell me what?" she questioned back.

"That I love you," he said.

"Aww, I love you too," she said as she gave him the tightest hug possible.

They parted away as they broke the hug.

"And also I promise the next time I try you pushing away from me for some stupid reason, you can slap or punch me. Not that you haven't but, this time I'm giving you the permission" he said as he gave a cheeky smile.

" Which means you'll push me away like this in the future as well " she pouted and scrunched her nose in anger.

"No No. I'm just giving a logical situation " he laughed.

"Idiot " she facepalmed and laughed.

"Come let's leave or we'll be late for the party," he said as they held hands and moved towards the elevator.

A strong personality who'd always choose to keep himself calm and responded to every situation logically would end up getting overprotective and possessive. A person that seemed like a mountain used to expose the most vulnerable self to her.

There was a time when he was too scared to lose her. He feared his past failed relationships would affect the present one but, with time and again she ascertained she was with him no matter what. She knew everything about him but, not once did she judge him.

She was someone who seemed like an open book but, had her own mystery. She was reserved, took a while but, eventually opened up. She knew it wasn't worth to lose such an amazing person. It's incorrect to judge someone from their past and the people they were with in the past. Initially, she was petrified to be hurt but, gradually it was all fine.

Yes, maybe the real love stories aren't always that happy as they are shown in rom coms or maybe as they are expected it to be. There are insecurities, trials & tribulations. There are highs and lows but, the only thing that matters is how you fight back every low together and celebrate the highs.

Probably, as I try to say it in the cheesiest way I can they were "The Perfect One" for each other.

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Hey Guys, I hope you'll are doing well.

This marks the end of my very FIRST book.

Two months back I started writing this book. With having a very vague story and idea in my mind. I thought I should give it short. The first 8-9 chapter wasn't that long but, had a weightage that took my story forward. Slowly my read, votes and comments kept on increasing. Which motivated me to write more further. Now when I write the last chapter of this book, I have 30K + reads already and I hope the number never stops increasing.

I would like to thank each one of you. The ones who voted and commented regularly making sure that I get my daily motivation to write. I would also like to thank the silent readers. Sometimes some people are shy to with their feedback. Sometimes it's because they are simply shy. Other times it's because they assume you know how good/bad you are. Could be both but, the increasing number of reads made me feel proud of myself and confident.

Don't you'll worry. I'll come back with a new chapter very soon. Next week probably. I hope to receive the same amount of love I got for this book or even more with God's grace.

See you'll with my NEW BOOK.

Bye-Bye

Lots of Love❤

Diya♡.