The Journey Ahead

11. Date?

Unaware of the facts what these brothers going to do the sisters went with them. Although they have their phones with them but calling their sisters asking where are they would sound rude in front of them. So both of them dropped the idea of calling them. Well the two brothers obviously know about their plan.

Kayan

"So. Where are you going to take me to?" Kajal asked. "Well. Wherever you may wish to go." Ayaan replied. "Can we got to the local market for shopping?" "Obviously." Ayaan replied to Kajal and they walked towards the local market still holding their hands.

As they reached there they found a number of shops. Some of dresses, some for accessories while some food stalls and several others.

This wasn't new to Kajal. She had come here a numerous times but only with her sisters friends or mom. But for Ayaan this was a whole new thing. He never really have come for shopping only. They mostly buy their things online.

Kajal was looking at some jhumkas at a store while Ayaan was patiently standing behind her and looking at her. He was mesmerized by the innocence and beauty of Kajal. It was not a date. He never went out like this with any other  girls. Not with any of his girlfriends also. Yes he has gone with dates with them  but none felt like this pure.

While Ayaan was thinking all this Kajal asked showing a pair of jhumka "How's this?" Ayaan don't know any facts about these type of girly accessories. But still he don't want to disappoint her by saying it's not good as he can see the smile on her face while holding them. So he said "Do you like it?" Kajal started nodding her head in positive with a smile on her face. "Then okay. It looks nice." Ayaan replied.

With a happy face Kajal asked the shopkeeper while taking out the money, "How much chachi?" "250 beta." she replied. Just as Kajal was about to give the money Ayaan stopped her and gave the money.

"Thank you beta. May God bless you. You both also make a good pair." the shopkeeper said. "What. No. He's not my boyfriend. He's just my... Friend." Kajal said confused as she can't call him her school senior as it would sound awkward. So she chose to call him her friend.

They moved away from the shop and was just roaming around when Kajal asked, "Why did you give the money?" "I took you out here. So I couldn't let you spend your money. And anyways take those as my gift only." Ayaan said with a smile. Kajal looked down to hide her blush.

After few more minutes Kajal asked, "Have you ate those kulfis near our school. It's delicious." "No. I didn't." Ayaan said. "What. You didn't eat them. So let's go. We will eat them together." Don't know what to do Ayaan nodded with a sigh and went with her. They took a rickshaw and sat on it and went to the kulfi store.

After 10 minutes they reached there. The shop was still open. "Arehh. Kajal beta. You. At this time. And who is he with you." the shopkeeper asked. "Chacha. He is my friend. We just went for hangout. Two special kulfis." Kajal said. He gave them the kulfis. Ayaan tasted. The kulfi melt as it entered his mouth. He closed his eyes and savoured the taste of it.

"I told you right. It's delicious. I know. And I will pay for this. It's my gift for you." Kajal said. They finished their kulfis and are now waiting for the rickshaw. "Kajal. I think its late now. You should go home." Ayaan said. Kajal noticed this is the first time he called her with her name. She smiled and said, "Yes. I also think so. But let's take a selfie. So that I can remember this moment of ours." Kajal said.

She took out her phone and took some pictures. By the time they have looked for a rickshaw. She kept the phone in her pocket and sat on it.

Although it was not a date. But she still enjoyed spending her time with Ayaan. She thought many times to tell him what she felt but she decided not to say anything. And to let this go how it's going. And for Ayaan it was really a new experience. He couldn't say he likes her. He didn't fell for anybody and this will not be any exception. But one thing he could say that there is something in her which attracts him.

Nayan

Naina was a bit uncomfortable with the fact that she went out with someone she didn't know at all. Well he knows his name. And she knows that only. for Aryan it was all pre-planned. He also didn't know much about her but what he got to know just by her attitude and behaviour is enough for him to grow a respect towards him. It has been nearly 5 minutes that they are walking holding each other's hand.

Naina cleared her throat and asked "Where are we going?" "Where do you want to go?" Aryan replied. "I don't have much thoughts. You took me out. So I thought you have planned something. I am comfortable anywhere." Naina said politely. "Do you want to go to any mall? I mean if you want to." Aryan asked. "I don't like going to the mall. Can we go to the nearby market." Naina suggested. "Yes. Why not." Said Aryan.

They both walked for 5 minutes  until they reached the market. Naina spotted a bangle store and hurriedly went towards it. Naina has always been fascinated by the bangles. So whenever she sees one her heart craves for it. While she was searching for the perfect bangle that will suit her, Aryan was intently looking at her.

Naina was the only girl who has attracted Aryan. He felt that she was not like other girls. She is simple yet beautiful. She is shy yet bold. She is not like other girls who goes on flirting with her classmates or seniors. Her simplicity is what attracts Aryan the most.

She chose two sets of bangles. One for her and another for her sister. Just as she about to take out the money. Aryan interrupted her and said "I'll pay for it." "It's the first time we are hanging out together. In our first meet only I don't want to be in debt." saying this Naina refused him polite and paid for the bangles. It would be a lie to say that Aryan wasn't offended but at the same time he was pleased to know that she doesn't depend on others for anything.

They were just roaming around different stores silently when Aryan spotted a pani puri stall. He asked Naina, "Would you like to eat pani puri?" Naina always wanted to go for a pani puri date. But this isn't a date right? It's just a compensation for the mistake he has done. But without thinking much Naina said yes. After all it's pani puri.

They went to the stall and Naina said, "Bhaiya. Two plates." "I don't eat them. But I know generally girls like to eat them. That's why I told." Aryan said. "You did a good observation on girls. Anyways I think you should try this. If you don't like them then don't eat them ever." Naina suggested with a smile. "Okay. So let's try." Aryan said. Naina can tell it by his expression that doesn't at all wants to them. He is only trying them just because she told to. But as thr pani puri went inside his mouth he really felt amazing. The tangy taste of the pani puri stole his heart.

Well Naina is a champion on eating them. So she ate nearly 20 of them without getting tired. While Aryan stopped at 12 so the another 8 was took over by Naina.

While they were returning from there  Naina asked, "By the way. How do you got my number?" "Well. I have my sources." Replied Aryan. Naina understood and said with a smirk, " Well I guess the name of that source is Aditi Singh." Aryan laughed a little and said, "You can say that. Now it's getting late. I think you should go home." "Yeah. Let's go." Naina replied.

Soon both the sisters reached their home. Kajal was first to reach there. They were waiting for Naina and Aryan near their car. When Naina and Aryan reached their they saw them laughing and chatting with each other. Naina became happy to see her sister happy. But God knows how much their happiness will last. All four of them bid farewell and The Khans drove away from there with their car.

Inside the car

"So how's the day brother?" Ayaan asked. "What do you want me to say? Well it was okay." Aryan said. "Only okay or something happened?" Ayaan asked with a smirk. "Nothing happened." Aryan said sternly. "And what about you?" Aryan  asked. "Boring." Ayaan replied. "Why?" Aryan again asked. "What to say. She is not like my type." Ayaan said genuinely. "And may I know what's your type." Aryan asked. "I don't know. Maybe someone who is hot and popular." Ayaan replied. "She is not hot and popular but that doesn't mean she is not beautiful." Aryan said. "Bro.. Hot and beautiful both means the same." Ayaan said. "No. Definitely not. Hot is the type of girl you want and beautiful is what she is. Both are not same." Aryan explained.

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