Chapter #17:New Beginnings

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Shruti and Siddharth confess their love and embrace each other in a warm hug. The former can’t believe that this moment has come so soon. A few days ago, she had just decided to confess her love for him, but here he is, the first one to do it.

As they break the hug, Siddharth asks her to close her eyes, and after a few minutes, when he asks her to open them, Shruti is flabbergasted. He’s down on one knee, his hand outstretched towards her, holding a ring. Shruti is touched, her eyes brimming with tears.

 Shruti is touched, her eyes brimming with tears

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“I know, this might be quick. You might not be ready, but will you marry me? I mean, as we take a new step in life, let’s get into a new tier of relationship too,” he says, asking for her consent.

Shruti chuckles, cupping her own face, “Oh my god! You’re so sweet, Sid. Seems like you’re prepared,” she says.

“Anything for the woman I love,” he says, making her heart swoon

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“Anything for the woman I love,” he says, making her heart swoon.

She extends her left hand, and he slips the ring onto her ring finger, finally claiming her as his. They share another embrace — one full of love and warmth. Shruti rests her head on his chest while Siddharth pecks a kiss on the top of her head, only to feel her relaxing in his warm embrace.

They part the hug, and in the meantime, they hear some good music from inside. Shruti looks at him, “Shall we proceed with the first prom dance of our lives, Sid?” she asks, her tone conveying that she’s looking at it as a couple. He extends his hand towards her, she places her hand on his, and they get back to the prom, dancing like a couple in love does — all mingled soulfully.

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Mahika is in her room, having her favourite chocolate pastry, celebrating a small achievement. She has just got a job at a renowned firm, and she’s happy. She’s watching her favourite series on her laptop when her phone pings with a message. It’s from Shruti.

 It’s from Shruti

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