Her heart beat was running fast as her cell phone buzzed. Excusing herself for a minute, she came out and holding her heart, received the call, "You made it!!!!!". She had to hold her phone a few inches away from her ear to protect her hearing sense as she could hear her friend's loud screams through it while giggling. The people passing by give her a weird look as she was standing in the corridor of the institute.

"Really??" she too shouted in excitement, not believing her words.

"OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!!! Sonakshi can you believe!!! You passed with 1st Division?!" Sonakshi smiled as she heard her best friend Elena shout above her lungs.

"We need a party... We need a party!!!" Mahek almost said in a sing-song tone that was followed by all of her other friends who adopt the same tone. "Okay Okay guys!!!" She said calming them down.

Excited, that's what she was and her crazy friends too.

The smile still lingered on her face. Her friends became quiet to give her a chance to speak. "I am still at my institute to give afternoon classes. Can you guys pick me up at... " She looked down at her wrist watch "...6pm from here as if I go back to my Hostel, Hitler wont let me go out" She laughed as referring Hitler to the Warden of her hostel.

Her friends giggled and said. "Okay... Yippee!!!!!" and before Sonakshi could totally get deaf by the screams, she cut the call. A happy and satisfied smile took place on her face that reached her eyes,"I passed my masters with 1st division" she almost told herself.

Her hands were shaking now dur to excitement. She kept herself immensely busy today. Her final results was about to come out and as always, her friends were given the responsibility to check that out. She was just dazed at the thought of her bright future which was broken by one of her students who came out to call her.

"Oh Baby, Please don't deceive me!" She said making a puppy face. "You know how much I take care of you... have I ever given you a chance to complain?" She asked caressing the back and then again continued 'manoafying' her love. But when it didn't work out, she gave a great kick to that STUPID PINK SCOOTY of hers. "Crap of a piece" She said with anger moving her hand in her hairs. Her friends just dropped her at the institute in their car as she had to pick up her Scooty which was ever so smoothly running before but now it seems she also became a traitor.

The security guard of the Institute where she was teaching came to her rescue but still the Scooty didn't work. "Madam, I think there is some problem with the engine" He said taking a good view of the scooty. "There is a garage nearby, it could be get fixed there but that can only happen in the morning as it must be closed now" Sonakshi sighed. "Ok, can you please take care of it tonight? In the morning, I will come and drop it to the garage" Sonakshi asked and the watchman agreed and took the scooty to the far corner to park it in a safe place.

Angry, frustrated she took out her wallet from her jeans pocket and gave a glimpse inside. "Damn, I only have these 20 Rupees and 3 coins left... Now can't even hire an auto" and that left her with no choice than to go to the bus station that was on 5 minute walk from her institute.

It was getting late at night. The roads were almost deserted around the area. She looked at her watch and then on the road to wait for her Bus. It was just 5 minutes, when she noticed the presence of another person, standing at least 3 feet away from her at the same bus station.

She got scared. The firm looks and those brown eyes were mortifying her. She gave him a glimpse as he too looked at her and then turnrd her gaze back on the road. She was tired after the party and the whole last night, she couldn't sleep properly with the anticipation of the result and now, when she just wish to get home as soon as possible, her Traitor Scooty deceived first and now the bus who seems to be passing by every five minutes was taking too much time. She again sneaked a peek at the man beside her and thought, "I would give him ranks on the basis of his looks to pass my time."

She remembered that thing which she, Mahek and Elena used to do in their college days whenever they would get bored. "Oh!!!! So let's start."

She took out the bubble gum from her pocket and after unwrapping it, she lazily put that into her mouth and throwing the wrapper away, she turn her gaze, showing that she is looking at the road while, she was actually looking at him. "Hairs... ummm..." She started from the above. "...I think 7, they are stylish and kind of suit him, but could get better" she thought. Her eyes move down to his ever so deep eyes. "Nice almond shaped one's..." she smiled inwardly. The stranger looked at her, feeling her gaze upon himself but right at that moment, she averted her gaze making a balloon of her gum. When he looked on the other side, she smiled and again started giving his features some ranks.

Dev noticed the girl's gaze at himself or he just thought that. He didn't know and right now, he doesn't care at all. He was hell tried to make his mind turn to such things. Being a marketing agent was not at all easy. He now kicked himself at times as why he decided to do his MBA in marketing and not in banking or finance as his friends. They are enjoying office positions and here he is running on the street all day, looking for the clients, trying to achieve his quota for the month. Soon to his pleasure, the bus arrived and he got in. The girl on the bus stop also followed him inside. There were just two seats available side by side.

As the girl moved to the one with the window seat quickly, Dev took a deep breath and moved to take the next one beside her when another man stood up and sat beside her in a swift motion. "Hey gorgeous!!" The crappy looking man started as Dev went to take that seat, that man was occupying before but stopped in the mid-way. "You are alone haan..." He said moving his hand to her hairs trying to remove them from her face.

Dev looked at the girl, who seemed irritated. His jaw tightened as he moved towards the man and tapped his shoulder. "Kaun hai be?" The man turned to Dev to found his angry eyes looking dagger at him. "Tera baap hoon main... Ye ladki mere saath hai" He said as moving his hand up in a punch position. The man looked from an angry Dev to a terrified Sonakshi but thought its better to get up as many others were looking at him angrily and moved back to his original position. Dev took the seat beside her, maintaining a little distance. "Don't worry, everything is okay."

Sonakshi looked at him and felt secure seeing those eyes once again. She was trying to compose herself when she heard him again. "It's not safe, especially for girls to be out at such a night. Take care of yourself" his voice was genuine.

She gave him a weak smile and slowly said. "My Scooty broke down and I just spent my whole money giving treat to my friends, so didn't have much money to get an auto" Sonakshi explained her situation. Dev slightly nodded and the journey continued, till Sonakshi had to get down at her stop. She got up slowly, holding her bag and looked at him with a soft smile. "Thank you" she said and left.

A minute later, Dev too followed her down and crossed the road to get a bus, going back on the same road he came from, as his bus stop was left two stops behind. But he didn't feel good getting off on his stop, leaving the scared girl alone thinking that crazy man may disturb her again.

Next day, Sonakshi arrived at her institution a little early to give away her scooty to the garage and was back to give her classes. Everything was going on smoothly and the incident of the last night was almost forgotten except the rescuer. The amazingly caring one. The handsome one. If now she had to give him rank on his behavior, she will give him ten on ten.

Mostly when guys are seeking that kind of chance he had while being all alone on the bus stop and then later in the bus too, sitting close by her, he didn't even make a move towards her. Gentleman. That's all she could say to him now.

Her classes for routine ended but she was informed that one of the teachers were on leave so she have to give two of her lectures for the day. She got a half an hour break and was again back to her classes.

On the other hand, Dev was having a lucky day. For the target, he had to bring at least six new customers in this month and he got four on the same day. He already had one in the list and that left him with just one more. Its just eight days passed by with this new quota and he was more happy and more relaxed now than he was in ages. He could leave early for the day and that's what he did, only to find the girl from the last night, standing there with her bag, carefully staying on her shoulder, munching her gum like last night. She was looking all sweet in the blue and white check shirt with denims and was talking on the phone.

"Dad, ya I know you asked me million times to buy a small car for myself, but I am happy with my scooty anyways" She argued.

"Listen Sonakshi, you want to make your self-identity, we respect and support your decision but you can't expect us to not support our own daughter"Her father's tone was a bit harsh but caring "I have transferred some of the money to your account, use it and buy a nice car for yourself and anyways, I can't believe that stupid crap piece anymore."

She smiled at her father's comment and hold back a chuckle. "Dad, you know I love you right?" She said with a smile evident from her voice. "Ya, me too"His tone got softer but again he got back in his grim mood and said "But that doesn't allow you to not buy a car" Defeating, not to linger on that topic anymore, she sighed and said "Okay dad will talk to you later. Pay my regards and love to Mom. I don't even mind you kissing her from my side" She said with naughtiness. "Me either."

Hearing her father, she giggled and saying bye she cut the call. That's when she realized the two brown eyes looking at her intently. She smiled seeing her rescuer who gave a small smile in return.

"Hi" She said. "Hi" he replied with a pleasant dimpled smile. That's when she noticed how beautiful that smile was and how breathtaking that can prove. Controlling herself, she extended her hand.

"Sonakshi". He look at her and then at her extended hand and said, "Dev"

Oh my God!!! Doesn't his name so go with his personality??? She thought and took her hand back.

"So again, all alone?" He asked with a smirk.

"My scooty is in the garage and they said there is something serious with it so for now, I think it's better to go by a bus" She replied. "And by the way, thank you for last night" Her words were genuine and he can feel them.

"And whatever happened last night, you are still willing to go by a bus and not by an auto?" He asked admiring her braveness but left shocked with her reply.

"I thought, maybe someone would be there to save me again." Sonakshi too noticed his reaction and quickly added to avoid the embarrassment. "I mean, there are so many people in the bus, so how could anyone would dare to do that. It's scary to go alone in an auto on your own-self with no one to protect you than the driver.". Dev smiled at her lame excuse.

Though there were many people in the bus last night but the creep still made the move towards her. But his heart felt satisfied, that she trusted him. It was years later, someone actually seemed dependent on him.

Soon the bus arrived and they left for their destination. Like last night, he let her get down from the bus, and after seeing her getting into the hostel, he got down and crossed the road to go back to his stop.

Getting into his apartment which he shared with two other boys, he just removed his bag and threw himself on the bed. He kept playing with his fingers while his mind was in deep thoughts of the beautiful stranger he met two days back named Sonakshi.

It was so long that he had dated a girl. He was in final year of his MBA when he had an affair. And now after one and a half years, he is thinking more about this girl. A smile formed on his face as he remembered how she was teasing her father while tucking back the hair strand behind her ear. The naughtiness was dripping from her face, the way she twitched her lips was so captivating and admirable. He did remember stealing glances at her while sitting beside her.

He remembered how she just moved out her hand to touch and play with rain from the metal rods of the window with a child like smile on her face. It was a pure dreamy and angelic look.

He suddenly sat with a realization. "Is it a signal?? I just met her yesterday and today I got the four customers when even getting one is hard now-a-days with the recession and above that, why I am so thinking about her look and imagining her here and there? WHY???" he asked himself still being deep in his thoughts. "IS SHE MY LUCKY CHARM?? MY LUCKY GIRL????" And a bright smile formed on his lips too that surly reached his eyes. "My Lucky Girl... My Girl" he softly mumble as a wave of satisfaction run through his body and he felt himself at peace. "Sonakshi" saying her name as softly as he could, he moved his back as it hit the bed and closed his eyes with a grin on his face.

The day was really sweet. The sun was shining but it wasn't harsh. Cool wind was blowing. The rain from the last night really made it a happy and soothing day to go out with the family and friends to have some quality time. It was Sunday so taking advantage of it. Many people were off to the amusement parks, botanical gardens, shopping or a long drive, didn't matter till they enjoy this with the family. But indeed there were some, who were busy taking a nap, some being lazy wanting to stay at home all by themselves. But there were two people who were neither interested in going out, nor in staying in. But eagerly waiting for the coming evening.

Sonakshi was sitting on the bed crossing her legs, still in her night suit, looking out from the window aimlessly onto the sky. She would look down into her mobile to check the time in between. 12:15. She sighed. "Why can't this time pass quickly!?!?" She mumbled and laughed. "There were days when I would just wish for an off day so that I could spend it going out clubbing, partying and having dinner with my friends expecting to be it as long as it could. And now, I am just wishing for it to come to an end." She laid back in her bed, holding her favorite teddy. Sighing, she again looked back in her mobile "12:25!!! God... why is the time moving so slow??" She asked in frustration. Though she knew that today, he might not come there on the stop. There might be a day, when she might not see that handsome captivating stranger anymore. But there was still a hope ignited inside her, that knew she would find him there.

Dev sighed, standing on the bus stop. It was his off day, so rather than wearing a shirt and trousers he preferred going with a casual look and wore a blue denim jeans with a half sleeved t-shirt. He was constantly looking at his watch.

He was waiting for her from the last half an hour but no indication of her. He knew he was behaving foolishly. She didn't say and promised meeting him here.
Their relationship was not in such a position right now that promises could be made. She was still a stranger. Just knowing her name and her living place doesn't make her much of his friend but he still felt that it would be good. So, he came at the same time as yesterday at the bus stop, but she wasn't there yet. "I am making a fool out of myself!!" he thought.

Dejectedly, he walked a few steps away from the bus stop when he heard a loud horn that made him turned to look back only to find his Lucky Charm looking at him with a breath taking smile wearing that helmet. He smiled at her as she removed her helmet and looked at him.

"Hi.. what are you doing here?" Dev patted himself in mind as he already had prepared himself for this question. "Hi... actually I had to meet one of my friends who lives in here. And you?? Got your scooty back??" He asked with a smirk as his hands tucked in his jeans pockets.

"Yeah just came to pick it up" She said looking around afraid to get caught but to avoid the embarrassment she asked. "You are waiting for the bus?? Mind if I give you a lift??" She said biting her lower lip, hoping for a positive response. "No its okay. I'll get the bus" Dev said holding himself back, not wanting to make anything obvious to her.

"Please that's the least I can do for you after what you have done for me that night" Her hope died as she heard a NO but she wasn't the one to back out.

"Ummm" Dev make a face like thinking. He wanted to make another lame excuse but looking at her pleading face, a smile escaped his lips. "Okay then..."

Hearing him she gave one of her brightest smiles as she put on her helmet and he moved back to sit behind her. "Here we go..." She said as she started her scooty and zoomed at a very high speed that Dev had to hold the back of the scooty for support. "GOD SAVE ME" he mumbled with a smile.

"So where should I drop you??" She asked. "Just go to your hostel and then I'll go to my destination myself."

To his surprise, she just parked her scooty on the roadside and got down. "Do you think I am a fool?" She asked. Dev got baffled by her sudden outburst and got down too. "What do you mean?" Sonakshi look at his face for a moment "I know your stop comes before mine and you miss that on purpose but the thing I don't understand is why??" She said in utter confusion. Dev didn't know how to explain his action. So, he blurted "I just wanted to protect you. I just wanted to make sure that you were okay." He said.

Sonakshi didn't know why but she felt good to hear what he said. He was looking so cute while fumbling up with his words. If it would have been anyone else, she would definitely have argued that she is not a kid anymore who needed protection. But feeling, no actually just thinking that he wanted to protect her, made her feel so overwhelmed and she smiled. "Now would you mind telling me where do you ACTUALLY live??" She said raising her brow.

Dev calmed himself seeing her smiling. "Yeah let's go" Again taking their seats, Dev gave her the directions to his apartment. He was feeling over the top as in between the ride, he could feel the softness of her hairs on his face which were blowing due to the cool wind. The moments he would bump onto her due to some speed breakers, he would feel electrified with her touch. Sonakshi was not immune to those feelings too. She was just glad that he couldn't see her blushing face. Soon, they reached his apartment and she bid him bye. "Drive safely!" He shouted as she left and he went inside with a sly smile on his face.

Slowly they started meeting. Sometimes on bus stops. Sometimes on the road. Even in the last minute caught buses. Sonakshi started taking extra classes to match the timing he left. They exchanged their numbers. Dev took the initiative and asked her out for coffee to which she agreed. They became friends fast. On weekends they would go out clubbing, dinners and movies together. Sometime Sonakshi's crazy friends Mahek, Elena, and Rahul would join them.

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"Ele, that's enough now... why are you guys working so hard to get me ready?" Sonakshi almost cried seeing Mahek tucking the sari neatly around her waist and Elena giving slight curls to her hairs. "Shut up Sona. Be quiet and let us do our work" Elena said hiding the exciting smile as Mahek was done with the sari and was now helping with the jewellery. "Why am I feeling like getting ready for a photoshoot guys? It's just a casual dinner like we always have" Sonakshi said, not getting why her dinner with Dev suddenly became a mission for her friends to make her look EXTREMELY beautiful.

"Sona, what have we asked you yaar just keep your mouth shut" Now Mahek was giving her a glare. Suddenly her friends were looking more like DEVILS than her angels. After half an hour, when they were done, Sonakshi gave herself a last glance.

In that navy blue net sari having light silver work on it, she was looking elegant. Her hairs from the front were nicely tucked in a small silver clip while leaving the others nicely falling above her shoulders. And her dangling silver earrings were adding more charm to it with the usage of minimum amount of makeup, kohl eyes and light pink glossed lips. She was looking decent. "You're looking superb Sona!" Elena held her from her shoulders and said in a dreamy voice.

Suddenly Rahul rushed inside and shouted excitedly, "Dev is here!!"

She didn't know why but today she blushed upon hearing his name. It had been two years of their friendship.

Not just friendship but it was more than that. But both of them didn't confess. But it was getting over the edge, and Dev after gathering some courage thought to take a step further now.

Sonakshi came out to find him looking as handsome as ever with casual denim jeans, a white sleeved shirt with a black blazer. "You are looking beautiful" He said complimenting her. "Awww" Elena and Mahek said from behind in a dreamy tone and Rahul whistled. Their love was evident to everyone but they just needed to express. "Thank you" Sonakshi said with a breathtaking smile. "I think we should leave" As Sonakshi nodded, they got out and moved towards Dev's bike which he had bought just a few months back. Wearing his helmet, Sonakshi shyly smiled taking her place behind him. Slowly her hand moved around his waist to hold him and she could feel his slight intake of breath. She was glad to know that her touch could affect him the same way as his did to her.

After a nice cozy dinner in a small restaurant, they went to the beach to have a walk. They both walked barefooted for some time, holding their shoes in their hand. "Can we just sit for a while?" As Sonakshi asked they both threw their shoes into the sand and sat down. Dev admired her for a while as Sonakshi enjoyed the cool breeze closing her eyes. The beach and its smell always made her feel at peace.

"Sonakshi" Hearing her name she looked forward at him as he was sitting in front of her on his knees. She raised her brow asking him as what happened. He smiled meekly and said. "From the day I met you, you are haunting in my dreams, my thoughts" Sonakshi's heart started to beat fast as she realized what he was up to. "It's your face, I always have in my mind. You are the voice that soothes my chaos. My peace. My friend. My Love and I would like to add you in my life as my wife.... Will you allow me?" Sonakshi looked at him shocked. "Will you allow me the honor of calling you as my wife?" He said with a loving face. His eyes were truly depicting the sincerity of his words.

She moved her hands forward and took hold of his in hers. Slowly caressing them with her thumb she looked into his awaiting eyes. With a soft smile, she replied "I will" Dev smiled brightly and not being able to holding himself back, he moved forward in a swift moment to hug her. Surprised and not being able to hold herself as well, Sonakshi fell back on the sand along with him. For a moment they looked at each other and then giggled. Sonakshi's hands came around his neck as his one hand was holding her waist while the other came up to caress her soft skin. "So??" After holding back their giggles Dev said rubbing her jaw-line with the back of his fingers. "So...???" Sonakshi said in the same tone raising her brow as if asking what-now. "Say it..." Dev said being impatient. "Say what??" Sonakshi thought to play a bit. She fairly knew what he wanted to hear. "You don't know what to say???" He asked frowning. "No... what am I supposed to say?" Sonakshi said holding back a giggle seeing his face but she wasn't able to hide it completely from Dev. "Oh so now I have to use my ways to make you spill that out" Dev said with a smirk. Sonakshi narrow her eyes fairly knowing what's coming her way. "No, don't you dare Dev!!" In the last two years, Dev had pretty much knowledge now what her strong and weak point is. Not taking her warning a bit, his hand came down to tickle her tummy while other was securely holding her from her waist. Sonakshi laughed as Dev too. "Dev stop that" She pleaded. "No, till you say it" Dev said. Sonakshi tried to push him away but no use. He kept on tickling her making her breathless and pleading. Sonakshi somehow get to make them roll on and now she was on top of him. Dev use his power the next very moment and they rolled again. They keep on rolling above each other till Sonakshi was not able to take it anymore and said. "I... haha... I am sayi... I... nn... g... hahaha... it..." Dev stopped then to let her get back in control. "Now please say it" Dev said lovingly, holding her close to himself. Sonakshi lost herself into those deep eyes which were looking at her intensely and passionately. "I love you Dev" Dev smiled hearing her and moved forward to kiss her forehead. "I love you too" He said backing off while Sonakshi not able to take their proximity any more and pulled him down to have a kiss. Dev first remained stunned but later gave into that kiss that was doing magic to him. Her lips moving on his. Taking, devouring, and loving each and every bit. Sonakshi's hand moved up to ruffle his hairs as he groaned and deepened the kiss. Her slight soft moans adding fuel to the already burning fire. In these two years, Dev never tried to get too close to her but today he knew she belonged to no one but him. Breaking the kiss they looked at each other with contentment in their lives. Sonakshi smirked and again put a little effort to pull him off her and standing up rushed away. Realizing her quick moment Dev smiled widely and ruffled his hairs. "You can't escape from me anymore now" He got up running behind her and caught her within few minutes from her waist and twirled her around. Sonakshi keep laughing in the meantime. Lowering her to the ground, Dev held her one hand and push the simple white gold ring in her ring finger.

Sonakshi smiled seeing the metal resting on her skin. It felt heavenly today. Being in each others arms unaware of the world. They felt blessed. Dev kissed her shoulder lightly sending a shiver down her spine and making her put her bare feet on his, he moved forward into the water to enjoy and wish for a happy content life ahead.
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