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10. Growing feelings

Avni woke up to see Neil still sleeping. She felt a pang of guilt as she saw him sleeping in an uncomfortable position. Flashes of previous night came running in front of her eyes.

Just then Neil woke up and saw Avni starring at him. He got up and snapped his fingers in front of her.

I know I am handsome but that doesn't mean you stare at me.. Neil spoke as Avni glared at him.

Handsome my foot Mr. Tillu! Avni replied. Neil's eyes widened.

Hey! Don't call me that.. Neil replied. She smirked.

Call you what?

That.. Tillu.. Neil stammered as Avni broke into fits of laughter.

Ok Tillu.. I won't call Tillu now.. Avni giggled. Neil shot her a glare but then smiled at her.

How are you feeling now? He asked.

I am feeling better.. I am so sorry for last night.. I didn't mean to--

It's ok Avni.. I mean Ms. Avni.. Neil replied.

You can call me Avni.. she spoke as she got up from the bed. Neil nodded.

I have to leave.. mom dad would be worried.. Neil spoke. Avni nodded.

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Avni came out of the shower dressed in a peach colour lehenga. She put on some makeup and let her hair lose. Soon she left for Karan's engagement.

She entered Karan's house to see the arrangements going on. She walked to Karan's room only to see him busy with his friends. She cleared her throat grabbing everyone's attention.

Avni yaar! I was waiting for you only.. karan smiled as he walked to her. He hugged her as she congratulated him. He introduced her to his friends.

After sometime his friends went leaving Karan and Avni alone. Karan adjusted his suit and looked at Avni.

So how was your dinner that day? Did Juhi say something.. karan asked. Avni fed him with everything that happened on that day.

Karan cursed under his breath. The hatred he had for Juhi increased by ten folds. He clenched his fists.

Karan it's ok.. Avni spoke softly. He looked at her.

No it's not ok Avni! You know what she did in the past with you.. what if she tries to harm you again? Karan asked angrily.

That was past karan.. I am not the same Avni anymore.. things have changed.. now she won't be able to do anything.. and I have you and priya na.. come on cheer up.. it's your engagement!! She replied with a smile. He nodded.

I am always there for you.. he replied as Avni smiled. They walked out of the room. Just then karan remembered something.

Avni.. you wait here.. I will bring the ring from my room.. karan spoke but Avni stopped him.

You go downstairs.. I will bring it.. Avni replied as he nodded.

She took the small velvet box from the table and walked downstairs. Her thoughts drifted to Juhi. Though she assured karan but her mind couldn't find peace. She had a bad feeling.

Her eyes widened as she skipped a step. She was about to land on her face but someone pulled her back by her wrist. She closed her eyes in fear.

Miss ajooba.. sambhalke..