Love Me...Once Again

Chapter 11

''Fine, we will help you.'' Arun agreed to let Nirali decorate his apartment for the surprise birthday party she was organizing for Lakshay. He and Naman even agreed to be the part of little drama Nirali had planned. 

While girls got busy decorating the room, Naman decided to entertain the small pup who sat there  wagging its tail. He thought something and then smiled. 

''We are done. Arun, exactly at 7 PM today, you need to do as we planned.'' Nirali instructed. The 3 boys nodded and girls left to change and get ready.

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They were back to Arun's apartment sharp at seven. Amisha placed the cake on the decorated table in the center of the room. They dimmed the room lights and were ready to greet the birthday boy. ''Arun, you go and call him and remember to look panicked.'' Arun nodded and left the apartment to get his friend while others waited

Lakshay's guitar became the victim of his anger. Other than Varun, no one wished him on his birthday. Though, he never celebrated all these years but that didn't mean he wasn't expecting a blessing. What pissed him more was Nirilai not wishing him. He never forgot her birthday or any other special days then how could she. He was sure that they were going to fight again. Lakshay there his guitar on the bed frustrated. He was still trying to figure out his anger when Arun dashed in looking absolutely miserable.

''Varun.....'' His words died and Lakshay was on his toes. Varun meant a lot to him, and he cared more for Varun for reasons best know to both of them. ''What's wrong? What happened to Varun?''

''We were discussing on Lyrics one minute and next minute he was on floor.''

Lakshay ran straight to check on his friend and Arun patted himself for brilliant performance. He dashed into the apartment calling out Varun and just then the room came to light, his friends screamed signing the birthday song in most outrageous manner. Lakshay scanned the decoration and knew it was done by Nirali. The mere thought of she doing all this for him made his heart swell in pride. She smiled at him with all the love she had for him. They kept taking small steps towards each other making sure their feelings were too open to the audience. 

He wanted to hug her tight, their eyes locked , they let silence talk for them. Their friends noticed all and decided to make the job easier. As Nirali and Laskahy stepped closer to one another, so did Amisha and Naman. Once close the two lover birds were pushed into each other's arms, but the romantic moment turned into something more memorable. Lakshay stepped on something and slipped. While Nirali fell on hard earth, Lakshay landed on the table taking cake down with him. 

There was a dead silence and after lot of control, there was a crackling laughter. While boys took some cake off Lakshay wishing him birthday. Lakshay was busy looking for the object he  slipped on and it turned out to be a small bottle cap. ''Who left it here?''

Naman picked some more whipped cream of Lakshay's face. ''OH! That's from the squash mix I bought for our small party. bro the cake is yum and after the cream facial, you look double yum.''  Lakshay wanted to kill Naman but latter just winked at him.

''Go and clean.'' NIrali stared at the cake. ''I worked all day to make that.'' She glared at Lakshay , angry about her cake. He smiled, that was Nirali, she never waited for anyone to appreciate her work, she declared and then demanded her credit.

''Its my birthday, you are not supposed to scold.'' He pointed. She made a face curling her lip. Lakshay picked some cream of his cheek. He extended his finger towards her, ''try it or these morons will throw me on the floor and lick me clean.''

''Yes, pls take he offers Nirali so that we can have the rest.'' Naman screamed , still busy finishing the remaining cake. 

''Do you know it was Sugar free, it takes a lot more time. I wanted to make sure your diet isn't affected.'' Her words died as Lakshay kissed her, she responded wrapping her arms around his neck. Amisha dropped her plate. ''Guys, this is a public space.''