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Chapter - 42

SIDHARTH'S POV - 

''Ahaan she's very cute and sweet...isn't she?'' Preeti spoke as she took a seat beside me on the sofa. ''I know...she's very ......'' My words died here. What were the best word to describe her? she had so many qualities.  She was cute, sweet, intelligent, beautiful and kind... and that's not really the end, Shehnaaz was so much more than that. ''She's very?'' Preeti's voice made me come out from the trance of my thoughts. I never realized I got so lost thinking about Shehnaaz. ''Ummm... I don't know Preeti.. there is no single word that could describe her but if you let me put it like that.. She's a very pure soul'' A huge grin played on my lips as the memories of the last night's movie marathon flashed back. Preeti cleared her throat gaining my attention. I'm such a lost puppy. ''You really like her Sidharth... don't you?'' She asked me smiling.  ''Of course I do... I mean why-'' I stopped there when it hit me. ''What do you mean?'' My lips formed into a thin line as I looked at my sister. She had evil grin on her face, trying too hard to hide it.  ''You know what I mean Sidharth...You both look so good together.... Do you know everyone at the university thinks that there is something going on between you two and that's not really the end... the children even came up with a hashtag with both of your name'' She said.  

Curiosity got the best of me as I asked her further ''Hashtag?''.  ''Yeah.... A hashtag for both of you... Sidharth and Shehnaaz ....SIDNAAZ'' 

Sidnaaz.... 

The word kept repeating in my head. The same unknown feeling crept into me. I felt restless just like how I did after my workout but only this time I wasn't actually.  I kept my hand on my chest. My heart was beating loud and fast. What was wrong with this stupid heart of mine? 

''Sidharth?'' Preeti took my name, again  making me come out from my thoughts. 

I AM SO LOST TODAY.

She was trying so hard to suppress her smile, yet failed miserably. ''Why don't you just accept it?'' ''What?'' I said a little too loud than required. It wasn't my fault really, it was just the stupid heart making me restless. ''You love her....OH MY GODDDDDDD..... MY BROTHER IS IN LOVE......'' Preeti shouted hysterically, her hands moving in the air dramatically.  

Love.... 

LOVEEEEEE 

NOOOOOOOOOOO 

If I thought that my heart was beating fast earlier, I was wrong. It picked up a pace.  There was definitely something wrong with me. Sighing I stood up from the sofa ''I---I am goi-going back home...'' My words stammered. Why was I stammering? 

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''so the meeting is at 3?'' I asked my PA.  ''Yes sir'' she answered with a soft smile on her face.  I nodded and she left my office holding numerous files. I checked my watch, there was still some time left for my meeting to start.  

Preeti's words never left my mind. Why did she say that I was in love? Surely Shehnaaz was someone who has gotten really close to me in the past few months but I wasn't in love with her....Was I ? My phone buzzed getting my attention. ''helloooooo...kya baat h aj itni subah subah call kyu kr rhi ho?'' I spoke.

 ''Yeh kya tareeka hai baat krne ka ... koi haal chaal nahi kuch nahi'' Meetali said. 

I could see her frowning on the other end of the call. ''Vo islea madam kyuki jabse apki shaadi fix hue hai aap toh apne iss dost ko hein bhul gyi hai'' I rolled my eyes typing on my laptop, can't take a break. 

 ''Kya sidharth tu bhi.. acha chal meri baat sunn mujhe tujhse milna hai tu free kab hoga'' She said seriously. ''Shaam ko ghar aa jaye...'' I told her.  

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"You don't have to over react Meetali!!!!" I said through gritted teeth. It was a bad idea. I thought maybe talking to her would help me but I was wrong.
"I KNEWWW IT I KNEWWW ITTTTT" She was literally jumping on my bed shouting the same words for the last two minutes.

So dramatic!!!!!

I have got such dramatic people in my life.

"Will you stop jumping??? Are you a kid?" I shouted holding her from her wrist to make her stop.

"So you're in love with her. I knew it. The very first day when I saw you both ...I knew there was something going on between you both... I'm so happy for you sidharth" she said smiling profusely. She looked so happy and I could feel it in the energy that she was radiating.
"I'm not in love with her ... I don't know meetali ...she's my friend but ..."
"Maybe it's not love but there is definitely something special" she kept a hand on my shoulder.
"She's special to me ...there's no doubt in it" I said lost in my own thoughts.
Again, she started jumping.
"YAYYYYY SIDHAAAARTHHH HAS FALLEN IN LOVEEEEE" Meetali shouted at the top of her lungs.
"CANNNN YOU SLOW DOWN!!! SHEHNAAZ IS IN HER ROOMMMMMMMMMMM".

''Sidharthhhhhhh'' Hearing her call my name made me jump on my place. Was I hearing things or did Shehnaaz just called me? I looked at Meetali who mimicked my expressions.  Her eyes widened and a sudden silence fell in the room. It was so quiet that you could hear yourself breathe. After a pause, I again heard Shehnaaz call my name with a soft knock on the door.  

WHAT IF SHE HEARD MEETALI SHOUTING? 

I WAS SO DEAD... 
I took a deep breath to calm my racing heart. I walked over to the door and opened it to just meet with an angel straight from heaven. 

My eyes were blessed.  

I was lost ... I was in another world .... 

she looked so pretty simply in her sleepwear. I mean is it even humanly possible.  And let's not really talk about the endless thumping of my heart. It was so unbelievable. 

''Sidharth....? '' She moved her hands in front my face. I know I'm behaving weird but I just can't help it. 

''huhhh?'' I said my voice finally returning. ''Rita Maa is calling you and Meetali downstairs... come quickly the dinner is ready'' I nodded my head in agreement though I was lost in some another world.  She walked away not before giving a sweet smile.  The smile that reached to her eyes and to my heart .... 

I'M GONNA KILL PREETI .......