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We were supposed to play ludo with Amaya. I just wanted to be normal with them, I don't wanna ruin the moment nd basically.. I am trying to push myself out of this depression. Ik its not easy bt I have to do it. I am also tired of these sadness around me. I wanna be happy! For my family, for my fans nd frnds, for myself..

for her!

I washed my face with cool tap water letting all the warmness abandon my profile. I wiped it softly nd then looked at the mirror. Why can't I smile?

Suddenly I saw her standing behind me through the mirror. She made a disguised face while looking at my image. She pointed at mirror indicating my face. "U look bad with this sad expression... Smile!" This was what I felt through her indications.

As I flashed a heart warming smile to her she smiled back nd that's what melted my heart. I turned, bt she wasn't there. May be that was just an illusion. I looked back at my profile "I will smile, I will laugh.. I will be that Sanam, whom I lost!"

As I stepped out of the door I saw Amaya nd.. Sorry I just forgot her name.. Arpita? Yeah.. Amaya nd Arpita were giggling. They saw me arriving so they controlled themselves. "Woah! My both blue tokens are out of the house. Who played my turn?" I asked in surprise sitting on the floor in front of Arpita.

"Amm.. I played it.. Sorry you wasn't here so.." Arpita said nervously as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Its fine in fact.. It's good for me! Now no one can stop me from winning!" I smiled victoriously. Her eyes grew in amusement, "It's not done yet.. The game is still on!" She said while folding her hands over her chest. I smirked as I saw her yellow tokens still at the spot. "You have not even moved a bit... how will u win?" I asked with the smirk pasted on my face. "Life and Games can turn anytime!" Came up her smart reply.

"Oh God!" Amaya slapped her forehead with her tiny palm. "Kitna bak-bak krte ho aap dono!" She exclaimed. We looked at her adorable face nd then at each other as we burst into laughter. We continued the game, after few turns finally her tokens came out of the shell. Later on she played well, "Aa oo!! 3!! Nd i can kill anyone of u two." Arpita said looking at the screen. One of her token was 3 steps behind mine nd Amu's. "Masi...." Amu used her puppy face trick on her. I can't even do that! Duh!!

"Awww... don't worry kido.. Masi won't kill her sweetheart. " She poked her nose. I knew it! She killed my token. "That's cheating!! U guys can't team up against one." I protested. "Everything is fair in love and war!" She said with a honey sweet voice nd then giggled while winking at Amaya. "This isn't a war.!" I encountered. "This is love neither " she shrugged. "Its my choice whom I have to kill nd whom I have to save." She continued. I sighed accepting my defeat.

No one can win from a women when it comes on her decision!

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After stepping out of washroom, he behaved differently. Now he genuinely smiled or should I say... Smirked!

When I eliminated his blue ludo piece he protested nd for the first tym after out meet I felt that I found a glimpse of previous Sanam Puri. We were so engrossed in our small squabble that we didn't notice Amaya felt asleep. "Amu baby it's ur turn. " as I looked at her I found she slept. "Ye to so gai.." I said to Sanam sir. "Yeah... wait." He picked the tab nd kept it on table further he picked her up in his arms nd laid her calmly on his king sized bed. From another side I put on the blanket over her chest. "She looks so cute while sleeping. " I said as I planted a kiss on her forehead. "She is.. indeed!" He replied.

She was murmuring something during her sleep, I brought my ear near her so that I could hear her properly. "Chachu - Masi.. pls fight mat kro.. Amaya ko ludo... khelna h.." her words were so sweet as if dipped in honey. I smiled at her "We will not fight." I whispered nd gently stroke her head. "U like kids, don't u?" He said as he rested his head on the headboard, calmly looking at Amaya. "I love kids! There is nothing as sacred as a heart of a child. They are the purest souls on earth." I replied, my eyes fixed on Amu's mesmerising face. "True.. that's why I feel myself when I am with Amu rather than being with anyone else. "

"Can we talk in person? She may get up due to our conversation. " I asked him to come to the balcony. We came out, he rested his hands on the railing nd i stood beside him, "I am extremely happy with ur behaviour Mr. Puri. And.. thanks to collaborate. " I said with a smile. "Now u r making me ashamed." He said nd then gently giggled while looking down . "No.. I mean.. Ah.. leave it!" I waved my hand in dismissal. "All I want to say is... don't bind urself inside the four walls of ur room. Try to mix up with ur frnds, family, with anyone u feel comfortable. U have the best person to have fun with... Amu!!" I laughed softly while looking at Amu's direction nd he too joined me. "You r right.. Thanks for coming today.... Amm... everyday.. I know I had misbehaved with u a lot.. if anyone else would have been at ur place... He/she would have stopped coming. Thanks again." I saw a guilt in his eyes that was genuine I can say for sure. I didn't know what to say more so I just smiled.

"So....(pause) friends?" He extended his hand, I gazed at it for a while. "Hmm..??" I kept my index finger on my chin, thinking something, "Ek doctor or patient kabhi dost nhi ho skte!" I said dramatically that made him chuckle. "Nd ye konsi book me likha h?" He investigated. "Aaru's philosophy! Available at just 1 crore. " We both talked for a while as I cracked some of the aaruisms.

"So hum frnds h bhi ya nhi?" He asked again between his laughs. "Ofc we are Mr. Puri.. why will I not accept ur frndshp?" I said as I giggled.

"Amaya!..." We heared Somu di's voice entering the room. "Amu??.. lo kr lo baat! Ye madam to yahi so gai." We came into the room nd saw her standing at the door she came to us and said, "Thank u so much Sanam meri baat manne k liye." She had a pleasant smile plastered on her lips. "Bhabhi pls.. There is nothing to be thankful for." Sanam sir said nd hugged her. There is so much affection among them; she treats him just like her own child.

"Acha ab jldi se taiyar ho jao Disha aa rhi h.!! " She said with excitement. Who's Disha?

"Wow! Today is gonna be fun!" He grinned. "Aaru! Thank u so much for coming baby." Di cupped my right cheek with her palm nd hugged me. "Its fine" I said nd smiled. My eyes went on the wall clock.. Damn it's 6pm!! I am late.. Aj fir se Teri band bajegi Aaru!

"Oh God! Di I am late! Muje jldi ghar jana padega.. everyone must be waiting for me." I said to her nd she nodded. I ran towards the door when Sanam sir called me, "Arpita!" I turned. "U r forgetting something." He said nd i looked at him confusingly, "What?" I asked. "Ur purse." He held my purse in his hand showing it to me. "Oh.." I again ran to him as I took my purse's from his hand. By mistake my hand touched his.. I don't know why I felt as if my body received a 440 volt shock. Weird! I quickly held my purse tightly nd made my way towards door as I said thanks to him.

In hurry my right arm hit a muscular nd strong arm. I was going to fall right on my face when someone held my hand preventing me from falling. As I acquired balance I turned my head to see who saved me. Keshu... He was still holding my hand, I straighten myself, "thanks." I said shyly. "My pleasure. Bt be careful." He said nd I nodded obediently.

"Humesha bas girti hi reh tu Aaru!" I said to myself as I sat in my car nd drove to my home.

After 30 mins I reached home, it was 6.30 by the tym.

"Aaiye maharani sa!" Harshit taunted me who was calmly sitting on couch watching wrestling. I ignored his words nd entered inside. "Kitna tym laga diya yrr. Kabse wait kr rhe the tera!" Bhumi came to me nd said. She was perfectly dressed in a beautiful lehenga nd here I am.. All wet in sweat! (Rhym ho gya :P)

"Sorry.. I'll quickly get ready u set up everything." I said as I headed towards my room. Asap I took a shower nd wore my blue Patiala suit.

I applied a lil amount of make up wore my fav kadas carried out with matching earrings. I was looking at my image in the mirror while making my hair. "Woah! Someone is looking damn hot today." Harshit entered the room nd said as he walked towards me. I smiled nd said, "Thank u."

"Thank u kis liye? Mai to apni tariff kr rha tha." He said with a smirk. I nudged my elbow to his stomach nd he screamed while rubbing his stomach. "Bhai duj wale din Bhai ko martte hue sharm nhi ati?!!" He said dramatically. "Bhai duj wale din behen ko satatein huye sharm nhi aati?" I snapped. We both looked at each other for a while nd then burst out laughing really hard.

We came out, "Haye! Kinni soni lag rhi h meri bacchi!" (Omg! My daughter is looking so beautiful!) Arti bua came to me nd put some Kajal from her eye behind my ear with her ring finger. "Ky yrr kabhi to thoda jyada saja kr! Aj b itna plain makeup kiya h." Bhumi complaints. "Mom used to say 'Keep it simple! Ur simplicity is ur real beauty' how can I forget it?" I replied to her with a smile. She sighed, "OK fine."

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It was my turn to do the tilak. Kartik was damn excited so firstly I did his tilak nd then gave him his gift. "Wow di!! Thank u so much." He hugged me nd I giggled. "I so desperately wanted to have this watch!" He exclaimed with immense pleasure. "Rolex!?? Nd mere liye?" Harshit asked with puppy eyes. "Ooi!! I just forgot to purchase ur gift. Sorry yrr.. Tu rumal se kaam chala le." I said, he made an angry face as he folded his hands across his chest. I laughed badly, "Chill duffer... How can I forget ur gift." My words brought a smile on his face. He sat back on his place as I did his arti nd gave him his gift. He had a wide grin on his face that made me happy. "Like it?" I asked. "Loved it!" He replied.

I gifted him a bottle of scent of his favourite brand Jaguar . "Ab jab bhi tu nahakar nhi ayega na.. use this.. at least hume ye to lagega that u bathed. " I said nd flashed a goofy smile nd he pout. "Ky yrr.. vo to mai bachpan me nhi nahata tha.. now I bath daily." He clarified. Everyone laughed at his foolishness.

"Btw di.. we too have gifts for u both." Kartik told us. "Gift for us? Wow!!" Bhumi clapped her hands childishly. "Then give it fast!!" I exclaimed.

Kartik handed me gift brought by him which was sweetly rapped in a green foil. It was big nd soft. No doubt he bought a teddy bear for me. I opened it, I was correct. It was a big cream colour bear approximately 3 feet large.

"OMG!! I always wanted to have a big bear like this." I said gaping at that adorable thing in my hand. "Thanks pillu!" I hugged kartik. "To shayad u don't need my gift, hai na?" Harshit moue. I rolled my eyes at him, "Tu fir shuru ho gya na? Chal jldi se mera gift de!" I placed my palm in front of him signing him to give my gift. He smiled nd kept a heavy rectangle shape box covered with silver wrapper with shining glitter along with a light pink lace. I looked at it nd then at him, "Ky laya h tu? It seems heavy." I said to him as I looked at his gift turning nd seeing it from all sides. "Khol k dekh le." He replied calmly.

I opened it nd was shocked. I wasn't able to believe on my eyes. "U brought it?" I asked in disbelief. He nodded, my jaw dropped as my eyes again went back on the gift.

"I know u like writing... so I thought this will help u. " He said nd shrugged his shoulders. "Its beautiful.. thank u!" I said as my eyes moist nd i hugged him.

He bought a beautiful pink lock code personal diary with a pink pen.

Later Bhumi did their tilak nd gave them their presents nd so as they gave her. She got a pretty mobile cover from Kartik nd earrings from Harshit. We all clicked many selfies nd groupfies which I shared on my instagram account.