CHAPTER 33

MAANVI'S POV

*TIME SKIP*

Currently, we are at the airport to board a flight to the Maldives. I'm very excited as I heard that the Maldives is a very romantic and lovely place. I informed my parents that I was going on a trip. I, Yash, and Ishaan were waiting for our flight to be called and also waiting for Siddharth to come. Soon Siddharth comes just before our flight was called. I sit in my seat and ask Yash to sit next to me as we were in business class there are only 2 seats. He just smiles at me and as soon as Ishaan comes, He pulls him to sit next to me. I just look at him wide-eyed. Ishaan says " if you are uncomfortable I can sit somewhere else, I shake my head in response, " no problem" I say and on the inside my heart was about to burst. The whole flight I try to clam my heart.

As soon as we come out of the airport there was a car waiting for us. Ishaan rented a small house as we don't know how long we are going to stay. I go into one of the rooms and unpack my stuff. I look outside the window to see a beautiful view of the sea. We decided to relax and go to see the location in the evening.

I go down after unpacking and see Yash in the kitchen cooking something. "Do you know how to cook?" I say him and he seems to get scared and turn to look at me. he shakes his head " Ishaan went out so I was trying to cook before he comes. "I shake my head "move, I'll cook" I  say and see what is there in the refrigerator. I cook some pasta.  As I was setting the table Ishaan comes. "Just a minute I'll bring the pasta" I say and go int the kitchen. I see Yash bringing the pasta and Siddharth also comes down and we sit together and eat.

In the evening, we go to visit the land and discuss the construction. The construction will start this week and it will take about 8 months to complete and these months we have to fly back for a few weeks to see the progress. We go in 2 different cars one which Ishaan rented and the other Siddharth rented accidentally and Siddharth has some other work to do later so we go in separate cars. I and Ishaan in one car and Yash and Siddharth in one car. The location is about 30min away from where we rented. The location is very beautiful and there is a private beach and various water activities nearby.

After looking around for some time we decided to go back to the house. As we reach the house Ishaan says " can- can you get ready in the evening, I want to take you somewhere " I look at him shocked " ME?" I ask him again and he just nods and gets out of the car. I go inside my room and lie on the bed and shout in the pillow"AAAA!" I can't believe he asked me. I immediately go through my clothes to see if I have any fancy dress. After searching for almost 40 min I find a simple yet classy dress to wear. I'm very excited but I try and control it. Suddenly someone knocks on the door, I open to see it is Yash and he comes in and sees my dress on the bed and smiles creepily "what?" I ask him. " Where are you going with this fancy dress?" I hide to hide my smile but I couldn't control it. " Why are you blushing so much. Did Ishaan ask you?" I nod and try to control my emotions " FINALLY!" Yash shouts and I close his mouth to stop him. " shut up. don't shout "I say and push him out of the room and close the door. Before I could close he says " tie your hair up. it will look good" I nod and close the door. At 7 someone knocks on the door. I was expecting to see Ishaan but I was disappointed to see Yash. As soon as Yash sees my expression " don't be sad he is waiting near the car ". " I told you to tie your hair " he puts a sad face. I just tease him by pulling my tongue out and go down.

ISHAAN'S POV

After reaching the rented house I go and put my suitcase in the room and I go to check on the preparations for the date. I'm actually very nervous as I never planned any date. I go back after checking and see that Maanvi was setting plates. I look confused. After she told me that she cooked I was excited to try her cooking as I heard from Aaru that she is a great cook. The food tasted very delicious.

In the evening, I told Yash to go with Siddharth so that I can spend more time with Maanvi. The whole ride I was sweating due to nervousness. While coming back I muster up the courage and ask her to get ready to take her somewhere. I was very nervous that I got out of the car. I get ready and was about to go to Maanvi's room but suddenly Yash comes and pushes me outside " wait here I'll get her. " I catch his hand " why?" he just shakes my hand off and goes inside but comes back again " Did you get any flowers?" I nod and pointing at the backseat where a beautiful bouquet is kept. Yash hands me a box which is nicely wrapped " give it to her and let her see it. YOU DON'T OPEN IT" Yash points a finger and goes back inside.

Within a few minutes, Maanvi comes down smiling. I was lost in her smile I didn't see her standing in front of me. I snap out of it " you- you look beautiful " I tell her and she blushes "thank you " she says. I open the door for her and it takes about 20 mins to go to the location. I booked a private beach for the night and told them to arrange a candle night dinner. as we reach the beach, I open the door for Maanvi and I tell her "let me close your eyes" I ask her and she nods. I go behind her and close her eyes. As we were walking to the location I can't help but think " if only Maanvi was my dream girl. it would be nice". We stop right in front of the table and I slowly take my hand off her eyes. She looks around in surprise and I look at her face and she has tears in her eyes. I slowly wiped her tears off and as I was doing it she hugs me " thank you" she whispers and I hug her back. She let's me go after a few seconds and I give her the bouquet and pull the chair for her to sit and we decide and order some food.

We talk until the food comes about random topics and I noticed that we are very compatible with each other. We laugh and talk about our childhood also. Soon our food is also served and when we were ordering we ordered the same thing i.e some noodles and salad. As we finish eating I remember that Yash gave me a gift. I take it out of my pocket and give it to her. She takes it from my hand and opens it excitedly. As soon as she opens it she seemed to be shocked when seeing what is there inside. This made me wonder what Yash put in it. She takes the thing out and I see it was the bracelet that belongs to my dream girl but it was a little different as a letter "I" added to it now. I was about to say something but seeing Maanvi smile from ear to ear I decided not to say anything. " WOW! it is so beautiful. It reminds me of the bracelet I used to have " Maanvi exclaims. Listening to the last words suddenly my hope of Maanvi being my dream girl arises again but I block them and I think to myself "it may not be possible" but my heart hopes it to be true.

I pay the bill and turn to Maanvi " should we walk for some time?" she nods and we start to walk, as we were walking our hands brush together, I badly wanted to hold her hands but I try to resist. We come to the corner of the beach and we both look at the sea and listen to the sound of waves. "Ishaan-" "Maanvi-" both of us start at the same time and we both giggle and she gestures me to tell first. " Where should I start. The first time I saw you I felt a very weird connection with you. I was very impressed with how professional you were and how passionate you are about your work. To be fair, I wanted to see you again and I asked about you but they told, you were not working for them. I was so disappointed thinking I could never see you again. I was so shocked to see in the office and when I got to know that you were the winner I was beyond happy that I get to work with you. I don't know when and how I started liking you. I would get jealous of Yash on how close he was to you and how comfortable you were with him. I wanted to confess to you but I had to make a decision in the end and I was in confusion but when I heard Siddharth confess his feeling I was honestly so scared that you would accept him and would go away from me. Even though it made me realize my feeling, Yash helped me a lot. My happiness had no bounds when I saw you at the wedding. Those were the best days I had. When you were crying I swore to myself that I would never let you cry again. I want to be the shoulder you can lean on. I wanted to be there to support you during your low times and whenever you need someone the first person you think should be me. I wanted to support so badly. " I say while looking at the sea and its complete silence and I continue as I want to tell her everything.

"I only fell in love with one girl. I saw her on the first day of college and I fell in love immediately and she was my dream girl. I only thing is that I don't know who she is or how she looks. I fell in love with her personality. these past years I tried searching for her with no luck. Currently, you are my dream girl, and the last one until this life ends." I turn towards her and see her in tears. I catch her face in my and wipe her tears with my thumb.

I look her in the eyes " Will you be my girlfriend?"

MAANVI'S OUTFIT

MAANVI'S DATE OUTFIT

ISHAAN'S DATE OUTFIT

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