Chapter #10: Of Proposals & Promises

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Siddharth is in his room, his mind wandering over the most important people in his life—his friends and the girls, Shruti and Mahika. He realises that something is pulling him towards Shruti. He doesn’t know what it is, but there’s something different about her.

Mahika has always been around him, while Shruti entered his life like a soft breeze, tender and gentle

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Mahika has always been around him, while Shruti entered his life like a soft breeze, tender and gentle. She has mingled easily with him and Mahika, and now, they’ve become an inseparable group of three. However, he begins to feel a different emotion bubbling in his heart. Shruti is different—the look in her eyes conveys something deep about her emotions, and he knows her too well. She wouldn’t say it publicly, not even in Mahika’s presence.

Siddharth sighs deeply. Both the girls care deeply. At times, he has felt Mahika’s lingering gaze on him whenever he and Shruti have talked. However, this girl—Shruti—has struck a chord in his heart. No matter how hard he tries, the only name bubbling in his mind is Shruti.
He shuts his eyes, and all he can see is Shruti’s face flashing before him. Her smile, laughter, the way she talks, and even her style of teasing him—all of it has captured his heart. He can’t take her off his mind. Some bits of their conversations flash in his mind.

“Tum Devdaas ban gaye toh bhi tumhari lottery hai, you have the original Paaro and Chandramukhi

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“Tum Devdaas ban gaye toh bhi tumhari lottery hai, you have the original Paaro and Chandramukhi.”

“Mere aur Mahi ke bina tumhara kuch nahi ho sakta.”

“You’ve got two girlfriends, Sid! Par ek ko chunna padega na tumhe.”

Lately, the girl has become very caring and hesitant around him at times. He has caught her staring at him. And not to forget, Siddharth has felt butterflies in the pit of his stomach. While he's used to having Mahika around, Shruti has been the wave of fresh air he never knew he needed. She has not only made space in their group but also a secret space in his heart.

Siddharth opens his eyes with a jerk. The only word that escapes his mouth is Shruti’s name.

“Shruti…”

Maybe he has got his answer.

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Siddharth immediately dials a number — it’s Mahika, who picks up the call within two rings. Her chirpy voice falls in his ears.

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