'I have gone through that path once. I can't go there again. I have said you. Being with Laila was the biggest mistake of my life. So many expectations, so many.... All girls are the same, Aashi. Now look at us,' – He pointed at them and Aashi bit her lips, - 'We are friends, everything is fine but the moment we get into a relationship. Everything will change.' He said. Unknowingly he made Aashi slightly hopeful that they could be in a relationship.

She nodded and exhaled deeply, - 'So, what is your plan? Stay single all your life.'

Rishabh looked at her and nodded, - 'Yes.'

Aashi is surprised, - 'Are you serious?' She looked away briefly and then back at him again, - 'One bitter experience and you are going to destroy your whole life?'

Rishabh shook his head, - 'I am not destroying my life, I am protecting it.' He said seriously.

Aashi rolled her eyes, - 'Yeah, right.' She said to herself and then looked at him again, - 'But you can't spend your life like this. You need a partner.'

'What is the need to get married for that. I have you, right? We are friends, right?' Rishabh reasoned and Aashi rolled her eyes again.

'But unlike you, I am not going to stay single forever, Rishabh. What after my marriage, huh?' She asked him. Now, she is losing her cool.

Rishabh held her palm tightly and she looked up.

'You are not getting married.' He said bluntly. Aashi's heart skipped a beat as she sensed a tinge of possessiveness in his voice and then an idea came into her head. She smiled inwardly.

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