Ch.34 CHAPTER 31 - JAIPUR, HERE WE ARE - CRUSHSHIP 🎡

~â¢ Dhruv's POV â¢~

"Train no.5432 Ahmedabad - Daulatpur Chowk express is arriving shortly on Platform no. 2"

I heard the announcement made on the railway station and checked the time only to realize it's 5 minutes more to see her after 27 months. The zoo creating hustle in my stomach clearly expressed how happy I am to see her.

I checked my phone to see her text sent 5 minutes before "Book Magnet, 600 seconds more to meet you"

Wait, how does she know I am waiting for her, standing on the railway station. Who can it be? Maybe Garv. He is the only one who knows about my surprise. My mind suddenly became distracted hearing the train coming closer and I turned nervous. The closer, the faster my heartbeat and the more excited I was to see her in front of me.

All the coaches passed right in front of my eyes, I checked the number on it. They are in B4.Â Here comes B1. 3 more to go.

My happiness is not less than a child who is cheerful as he goes back home after attending school. Today I felt the same, why not?Â She is my home. No matter wherever I go aur whatever IÂ do,Â at the end it's her who gives me peace, the one who completes my heart, soul and life .

The B4 coach stopped right in front of me. I headed towards the gate to reach them. The crowd gathered, creating chaos and difficulty for one to exit.

"Bhaiya, side mai hato train 20 minutes rukegi, kya jaldi hai" I heardÂ a lady's voice standing nearby finding a way .

(Please be side,Â the train will stop for 20 minutes, what's the hurry?)

ThenÂ I noticed her hand wearing the rainbow bracelet ,clearly visible between everyone but I couldn't see her face .Â I made a way as I guess she was standing on a corner hidden among the passengersÂ and I held her hand.

"Rainbow, be safe I am here" I informed and she managed to come out from the crowd.

As soon as she exited, I hugged her before she could see my face. She tightened the hug and to be honest the happy tears rolled down my eyes . I can't believe she is here, right in front of me.

We hugged tightly without realizing where we were and I don't want to miss this chance at any cost.

"I missed you," she cried.

"I missed you too,"I replied.

"See I told you we will meet soon" She said, raising her head and looking into my eyes.

"You have grown up, Dhruv in these 2 years. Look at you how much you have changed?"She questioned,Â staring at my face.

"Thank God, you have noticed this. " I smiled.

We heard an intentionally made cough from the remaining ones. I forgot even though they were accompanying her. What will they think of us? I was so embarrassed and we removed ourselves.

"Geet jija aur Mr. Cricketer, you bothâ¦ ..?" Kavya questioned, walking towards us and staring like a teacher who caught the children talking in the middle of the classroom.

"Nothing. "We replied looking at her and I headed to take their luggage.

"I am not a kid anymore. Your hug was just like I mean about meeting after ages. Do you really think it's nothing?" She shrugged and raised her eyebrows twice.

Vihaan, Garv and Avantika were watching a live quiz where we were expected to answer her questions.

"Avantika and Kavya, we should go home now. Mom is so excited to meet you all" Vihaan interrupted in order to stop Kavya.

"I need to know this,I won't stay silent without knowing this" Kavya declared and we all met each other.Â We headed towards the parking lot. I got Vihaan's car from his home as he asked me to bring it.

We got settled in the car and I started driving. Garv in the passenger seat. Shaktawat sisters right in the back of us and Vihaan was in the last seat of the car along with the luggage.

As it was night already, so today we have plans to get some rest. On the way, we decided to go to Amer fort, Hawa mahal and Bapu Bazar tomorrow.

We reached his home and parked the car. Garv and I will stay in the hotel because we don't want to give any troubles to Mrs. Raichand.Â But Vihaan made us talk with her mom about this. She finally convinced us to stay with them as we are meeting Vihaan after so many months as he was in Indore .

It was dinner time , Mr. Raichand was on his businessÂ trip. We all settled on the dining table.

"Aunty, aao bethiye aaj aapki beti aapko serve karegi" Avantika insisted on making her sit and have dinner with us.

(Aunty, come and sit. Today your daughter will serve you)

"That's fine but why are you calling me Aunty?Vihaan calls your mother as mumma. Call me mom okay" She said, sitting on the chair.

"Okay Mom" Avantika replied with a smile.

"Avu jija, please sit down. Today I will take this opportunity, " Kavya said, taking the plate filled with rice from Avanti's hand.

Her both sisters were surprised to see her. I know how she is.Â She won't fill a water bottle by herself instead she will stay thirsty and wait for someone to give her a glass of water. Look at her, is she really grown up?

"Shaktawat sisters, if you are done with your sweet formality. Please have your dinner. Make yourself comfortable" Vihaan asked them while taking the plate from her hand.

We began eating our dinner and we all talked about random topics. But she wasn't speaking much. She was looking at me,Â then here and there. But I wasn't able to resist my eyes to make contact with hers.

We were sitting in the living room on the sofasÂ and it was finalized that we boys will stay in Vihaan's room.Â The sisters will be in the guest room.

"Well mom, what's your name?" Kavya asked while taking a bite of ice cream.

"It's Rohini Raichand "She replied and smiled.

"You guys should sleep otherwise you won't be able to get up early in the morning. You are lucky as it started raining today all sudden in Jaipur. You can explore it without any torture in this summer season." She said and headed towards her room.

"I guess we should sleep now, I am tired" Avantika said, stretching her arms and yawning.

"Wait, what's going on between Mr. Cricketer and my sister?" Kavya questioned, staring at us.

"Kavya you should sleep '' Vihaan changed the topic and raised from his place in order to send her to the room allotted.

"Answer me otherwise "She adjusted her imaginary specs.

"We love each other, that's it.Â No more questions"She replied and stood, looking at our surprised faces which never expected such an answer from her side.

"Really? Do you love each other? Aapsa knows this?"Her youngest sister asked one by one.

"Kavya, I know you are 16, but still it will be great if you kindly keep your mouth zip. Otherwise you know what secrets I know about you?Â The bunk?? " She warned .Garv and Vihaan whispered into my ears " Dhruv,Â may you protect yourself from her in future"

"Think about yourself Garv, do you even know how she can make people silent only with her stare. Count yourself in the list too" I replied and he took a gulp looking at Avantika.

"Thank God, I am single," Vihaan murmured.

"Oh " We replied and he moved his eyes to the walls.

We headed towards our room without saying anything. Suddenly I got a text from her before I could enter the room.

"Meet me after 1 hour in the balcony"

"Okay" I texted back.

AFTER ONE HOUR

I came outside of the room and my friends were busy sleeping.Â I saw her standing on the balcony in her red night dress, her hairÂ tied in a loose bun.

"Avantika and kavya?" I asked as soon as I stood near her.

"They are asleep. What about your friends?" She asked, looking at me.

I can't believe she is right in front of me. She didn't change a bit in the last two years.

"Same" I replied, moving a step closer.

"And I am sorry for that night. "

"No. No need to say sorry. Please forget that.Â I hope you are fine. How was your train journey?" I asked, wrapping my left arm on her shoulder.

"Mr. Deora I know you are writing a book but that doesn't mean you will use your imagination here " She said, staring at my hand placed on her shoulder and she looked at me.

"What if I say my book is inspired by you? "I winked.

She looked at the other side which clearly indicates she is blushing. I know this because this is what she does every time on our video call.

"Don't make me blush Dhruv" She uttered and kept her head on my shoulder.

"That's my duty,Geetanjali" I replied with my mandatory answer whenever she asks me to not make her blush.

We sat on the floor, with the support of the wall behind. She kept my hand in hers and her head on my shoulder.

"Did you miss me? " she asked.

"I missed you more than you missed me" I replied.

"I think we should sleep now" She said,removing her hand from mine.

"Why? I don't know how you can sleep so much? " I asked her and she didn't reply for a second.

I repeated my question.

"If you don't like that I sleep more , better find yourself a girl better than me who doesn't sleep much" She complained and before she could stand I pulled her closer.

"I want you. Understood?" I whispered.

"Dhruv, I think we should go to our rooms" She said, trying to remove herself.

"No one can win from you when it comes to changing the topic" I pulled her closer .

"Stay away. I don't want to kiss you, "she said.

"Wait, I had no intention to kiss you. Ohh that means you want this. You are not that innocent" I teased her and she closed her mouth with her hand when she realized what she said.

She moved her head side by side saying no. She is cute. I smiled looking at her and kissed her hand which was placed on her mouth.

"Good night Mrs Deora to be " . Saying this, I hugged her.

"Good night, Mr. Deora"

THE NEXT DAY

~â¢Geet's POVâ¢~

We had our breakfast and our first stop was Bapu Bazaar.Â This is what our plan is: Bapu Bazar, Hawa Mahal and then Jal Mahal. If we have time then we may visit Patrika Gate.

So we girls are wearing bandhani printed anarkali and boys as usual wear t-shirts or shirts paired with jeans . Thank God, the weather was in our favor .

"I think we should go to Hawa Mahal first then Bapu Bazaar" Garv banna suggested as Hawa mahal is situated in the middle of Baapu Bazaar.

"I agree because it's right to visit there first if you want good pictures. I don't want my makeup to get dull at the time of need" Avantika said, agreeing to the point.

"Avu jija, you are agreeing with Mr.Singer for the first time " Kavya exclaimed surprisingly.

"Mr. Chauhan is right, we shouldÂ go there first," She replied.

"Then do you have your ID card with you? I mean college and school one" Vihaan asked, checking something on his phone.

"Why? " I asked to know what is the need for an ID card here.

"Your ticket fare will be charged less"Dhruv replied, sending his ID card picture to him.

We all did the same and entered through the huge gate of the Hawa Mahal after clicking pictures in front of the exterior.

Kavya and Vihaan went to the ticket counter to get the tickets and we were waiting,Â standing a little far away.

"Dhruv, do you really think you will be able to convince your parents and my parents for your wedding?" Avantika asked , folding her hands.

"Who are you to ask this Ms. Avantika?" Garv banna asked before we could say anything. No. I don't want them to fight again in front of so many tourists.

"Why are you so involved in this? I didn't ask you." She frowned.

"Garv stop" He asked his friend to avoid this.

"Avantika what is this? "I asked, bringing her to the corner.

"Why is he so bothered about you both? You'reÂ my sister. Who is he? " She asked , removing her hand.

"He is Dhruv's best friend and he is not less than a brother to him" I replied.

"Geet,Â why are you standing there?" Vihaan asked and we joined them to explore the interiors of hawa mahal.

We entered after getting our tickets checked. A huge fountain built at the center of a huge corridor of square shape , was surrounded by tourists who waited to get a perfect view of their photo.

"Hold my hand"He said, showing his hand and I denied.

"Come on, everyone knows now. Don't be so shy" He said and I agreed this time. Does it feel like a dream?Â Of Course who knew four days back, I will meet him and we will be busy seeing Jaipur.

We watched a puppet show first and climbed to reach the next floor. Avantika was staring at us while the remaining three were busy removing the evil eyes.

"Dhruv, everyone is watching us. Please" I said, trying to remove my hand.

"Tell me you don't like this and I will remove it" He said, coming closer. I felt goosebumps and shivers in the month of May. I didn't say a word and followed him.

"Geet jija,Â look here. We can see the whole city of Jaipur through these windows" Kavya informed, opening and looking outside of the window.

"We are yet to go on the topmost of it and then share what is your experience?"He said, taking a selfie of us.

One by one, after climbing and seeing all the floors we reached the top most.Â The view was beautiful and incredible.Â One can see the whole city and if you look down at the houses, the buildings and everything looked tiny. He always mentions the beauty of Jaipur which is surreal. I can't find words to form a sentence to describe my feelings.

We got busy with clicking pictures and we spent almost 2 hours just exploring Hawa mahal. We headed towards the ground floor and did you really think he would leave a chance to hold my hand . Never.

"Avantika, I hope you got enough photos to post," Vihaan teased while stepping down the stairs and she was busy checking her pictures in phone.

"Wait,Â who clicked this picture ? " She stopped suddenly and showed us a photo.

"Mr. Singer,"Kavya replied, looking at the candid photo.

"I will give you picture credit. Tell me your username "Avantika said , on her way to type and search his.

"I don't follow strangers" He replied and started humming

"Main toh chaleya teri aur "

"Bhuleya teri aur " Avantika replied and walked forward.

We were honestly hungry so we had our lunch nearby and now it's time for bapu bazaar to do some shopping .

We stopped at each and everyÂ shop to see what they had. Kavya bought maang teeka as she is fond of it. We were standing nearÂ a shop which sells printed kurtis.

"Bhaiya aapke paas isme green mai hai kuch?" Avantika asked , pointing at something.

(Do you have this one in green?)

"Red flag hokr isko green Kurti chahiye, huh!"Garv banna murmured standing behind.

(She wants a green Kurti while she is a red flag!)

"Excuse me, do I look like a red flag? "She turned and asked him which made him nervous and stammer before he could say anything further.

"I mean"

"Aapko kya hai mai koi bhi flag hu? Aap konsa shaadi karoge mujse" She asked in a high tone.

(What is your problem no matter What type of flag I am?Â You are not going to marry me right)

"Karunga and tab khud kahogi Garv,Â I " Vihaan stopped him before he could complete it.

(I will and you will say Garv,Â I)

We got busy looking at various designs and suddenly I felt a hand holding mine. The fingers touched mine and it was him.

"Cooperate without letting them know. I know they saw us in this way just two hours back. But let it be a secret now, our secret " He said slowly and I can use my right hand now to check whatever the shopkeeper was displaying.

"Take thisÂ pink Kurti . You will add beauty to this one. " I was struck by what I should reply to. I didn't look at him and tried to remove my hand which was an unsuccessful attempt.

We purchased something from a few shops and it was already evening so we thought of visiting Jal Mahal then home.

We were on our way to Jal Mahal and he was driving, looking at me through the front mirror.

"Dhruv, when is your plan to get married?" Vihaan asked, smiling ear to ear. Garv banna and Kavya joined him.

Avantika was sitting on the last seat and to avoid our talks, she was listening to songs with the help of her earpods.

"Garv, when is your plan to get married?" He asked instead of replying to the question which was asked.

"Vihaan, tell me yours?" Garv banna passed the question to Vihaan who was sitting in the middle of Kavya and me.

"What is this? Kavya, say yours?" Vihaan asked and Kavya was puzzled.

"It's understandable that you three can have your partner.Â I know Mr. Cricketer's partner. Okay. I know you both have too. I don't have any and I am young. Sweet 16"She replied, in a cute voice .

"I have two cousins of your age group. Anubhav and Yuvraj. say who can be your partner?" Garv banna suggested, teasing her.

"I don't want anyÂ one of them," She replied, wearing her goggles.

"Anubhav is from Gujarat, he gave his boards this year ." He continued.

"I am not interested Mr.Singer " She replied and got frustrated with getting paired with someone whom nobody knows.

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I am annoucing my new book âForever shall lastâ featuring Vihaan Raichand and Anaya Mehra. I have posted the book cover along with description and dedication. I will publish character aesthetics and other details tomorrow ,don't forget to add it in your TBR.Â This bookÂ will go along with Book 1 and 2 of The Shaktawat Sisters series .

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