Someone Like You- LTE Season 2

4. 'Yes'

(Flashback)

As she was walking towardsthe door, Dev called her name "Sonakshi"

She turned around and Dev said "Thanks for coming" and smiled

Sonakshi nodded her head shyly and closed the door behind her as she walked away.
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(Flashback Continues)

Dev: "Oh...waise ab aap mujhe aap kyon keh rahi hain?? Aap mujhe tum keh sakti hain..."

Sonakshi: "Theek hai.....par aap ko bhi mujhe tum kehna hoga. Done??

Dev: "Haan theek hai done... aur waise bhi ab hum friends hai na?? Right?" (forwarding his hand)

Sonakshi too shook hands with him and smilingly said "Right"

Dev: "Waise, kal sunday hai naa...toh aap I mean tum kya kar rahi ho??"

Sonakshi: "Kal?? Kal kuch khaas nahiin....kyon??"

Dev: "Toh fir kya tum mere saath chalogi bahar?? Poore din ke liye....like a friendly date??" he asked hopefully

Sonakshi thought for a while and said "Theek hai. Toh fir kal milte hain. Ab main chalti hun. Bye" and turned to go when she was interupted by Dev

"Sonakshi, apna phone number aur address toh de do...."

Sonakshi: "Haan woh main tumhe message kar dungi. Par tumhaara number mere paas...." but Dev was more than eager to exchange numbers and quickly noted down his mobile number on a chit and handed it over to her.

Sonakshi smiled and took it. "Toh ab main chalti hun. Bye" and went away
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Dev too smiled back and replied "No need....ab batao kahaan khane chale?? Umm...what about Pani puri or tikki chaat??"

Sonakshi's eyes gleamed with joy and she said excitedly "Haan....wahi khaate hain...bohot tasty bhi hoga...!! Chowpatti beach ke paas ek stall hai...wahan mil sakta hai...Pata hai jab main choti thi naa tab ma aur main yahaan aaya karte the...par ab kaafi time se nahiin aaye" and drowned into her childhood memories.

Dev looked at her lovingly and then shifted his focus back to driving. After sometime, they reached the stall and had a good time feasting over pani puris and tikkis....
They even took a stroll on the beach side. Dev was continuously talking about his dreams, his expectations and desires and Sonakshi was a patient listener
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Sonakshi was also dressed up in saree and was helping her mother in assembling the things.  The puja began at the auspicious moment as stated by the priest. That was the moment when Dev decided to enter. Everyone was surprised looking at him including Sonakshi.

She was busy glaring at him which Dev ignored and walked passed her. He went near Asha and bent down to touch her feet. Hesitatingly, she blessed him.

"Aunty. Lagta hai aapne mujhe pehchana nahiin. Main Dev hun. Sonakshi ka friend." said Dev

"Haan...haan Dev. Sona to bohot baar tumhaare baare mein baat karti hai. Maine kitni baar kaha usse ki tumhe ghar par bulaye...par usne humesha taal diya" complained Asha

"Koi baat nahiin Aunty. Usne mujhe nahiin bulaya. Main toh khud hi aa gaya" Dev said smilingly and his gaze met Sonakshi who was staring at him. But Dev was lost in her. She looked simply gorgeous in her lemon yellow saree and green blouse. He felt as if the beauty of the saree had increased as Sona was wearing it. His reverie was broken by Asha who said, "Yeh toh tumne bohot accha kiya. Aur tum kitne acche din par aaye ho. Aaj hamare ghar par puja bhi hai. Ruko, main tumhaare liye mithai (sweets) laati hun. Saying so, she went inside the kitchen.
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"Koi bhi gaana accha nahiin hai. They are not able to provide me the same peace that Sonakshi's song did....SONAKSHI!! Uff....kya bana diya hai usne mujhe?? Ya toh humesha uske saath rehta hun ya fir uske baare mein sochta rehta hun.....I smile endlessly reading our chats or going through our pictures once again.....Kya hogaya hai mujhe??? I do have a minor crush on her, but is this just crush?? Or infatuation?? Or LOVE...??No...no..it can't be Love!! But why can't it be?? Aghh....I need to find this out