8 months later...

"Come on Shannaya ! Its time you take some rest . Let's go to that club . You have been brooding about who know what for the last 8 months . Who ever the guy was must been living his life while you throw yours away in this place . For good sake , your wasting your youthfulness at this stuffy place filled with aunties and uncles. I mean the only thing good here is Mr Hunk Mac-dreamy. " Naina blabbered while leaning against the wall waiting for Shannaya to hand her, her coffee. Shannaya sighed as shook her head when she saw Naina making moon eyes thinking about their General Manager . She gave Naina her cup and opened her mouth when

"Miss Raichand , thank you for enlightening me about your high opinion regarding our establishment .Maybe its time we have some discussion about your future in this company hmm."

Both Shannaya and Naina gulped before turning their head towards the cubicle. Naina's eyes widen as she started stammering about how its all just a harmless joke to release tension when the person in front of her raised their eyebrows giving her an unimpressed look . She took that as a cue to shut her mouth and focused on staring at the floor with downtrodden expression . Shannaya however saw the look that their GM gave Naina when she was not focusing on him . Shannaya discreetly smiled and quickly masked her emotions when he looked back at her .

"Miss Padayachi , there will be a meeting held with a new company today regarding our new product . I would like you to attend with me . Thus I require you to wear something elegant ."

"But sir , I don't find it necessary to dress in something elegant for office hours. I mean surely the meeting is going to be discussed here ."

"That is where your wrong . The meeting is held at Le Chanticleer at 8 pm . I know its hardly appropriate but however the other party insisted . You do know about the dressing code at Le Chanticleer I hope ."

"Le Chanticleer. It not fair ." A voice suddenly chimed. We both turned and saw Naina pouting while glaring at me . I rolled my eyes and turned to Vivek who was smirking . He faced Naina , walked towards her and leaned beside her and whispered something before walking away telling Shannaya that she is free to go home now . Naina's face was turned red and she muttered something about finding a washroom before walking away hurriedly . Shannaya sighed before leaving the office.

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Shannanya P.o.v

My room was a shattered mess. Clothes can be found at every nook and corner of my minuscule room . I growled in anger trying to find the so called elegant costume that I own . Finally after ransacking my whole cupboard i found the box . I sighed seating at the edge of my bed caressing the box . Memories flood making me remember how I owned this cloths.

Flashback

It was on the eve of my birthday . Prem decided to bring me out shopping as he deemed all my cloths were unsuitable for a birthday girl . I refused his offer . When he started to whine about of tardy all my clothes were , I yelled at him . Yelling became shouting , Shouting became slapping and it turned out to be a full blast of cat fight . Lalu , Rita and Jumli tried to stop us but we both kicked them out of our way literally before resuming clawing each other's face . We bumped into mamiji who screamed causing to yelp in shock and thus went tumbling down the staircase with Prem and the bottom and me on top of his chest . My head was throbbing and I knew somebody lifted me up and carried me . When I woke up , I realized I was inside Rajesh's bed chamber . I laid back on the pillows and hugged the comforter inhaling his scent . The door opened and I quickly closed my eyes . I heard a chuckle and opened one eye . Rajesh was smiling softly to me . I blushed and covered my head . A chuckled was heard and suddenly the blanket was off me . Rajesh started applying some medicine to my bruise . Tuffy wagged his tail and jumped on the bed and licked my face before cuddling next to me . I raised my eyes and saw Rajesh smiling softly .

"Why did you hurt your self ? Tomorrow is your birthday princess. The bruise will not look good on you tomorrow na. "

"Rajesh saab , I am honored and extremely grateful for being friends with Prem and both you and uncle ji accepting me as a honorary member of this ghar but I can't buy things using your money . I am not friends with prem for materialistic need. I ...I am trying my hard but after amma and appa death I can't .. I .. The family business is no longer with me . I am helpless. I .." I stated . Tears flowed freely . My eyes were clouded and suddenly a warm hand embraced me . When they said hand started to hug me nearly crushing me I realized it was Prem and not Rajesh . I quickly push him away scowling when that fool was pouting at me . Rajesh smiled at us before getting up .

"Shannanya , Prem get dressed . We are going out ."

"Bhaiya , you are bringing us out ? But I don't want to go to the mandir . I .." Prem started whining but i Knocked his head he glared at me before yanking the comforter from me and proceeding to snuggle with tuffy and the comforter.

"I did not say we are going to the mandir. "

"But Bhai the only place you go is the mandir . I mean.."

"Prem for once just listen to Rajesh saab . Get your lazy ass out of the room . " I then proceed to drag Prem out through his ears, Tuffy trotted behind us .

After both of us getting dressed , we went down the hall where Kailash uncle was seating with mamaji and mamiji . Mamiji scowled seeing me . I took my blessing form Uncle ji and Mamaji . Mamiji left as soon I turned towards her . Rajesh noticed this and took my hand before informing uncle that all three of us are heading out . After a long ride , I realized Rajesh brought us to DLF Emporium . Rajesh guided us to a saree shop . He then proceed to allow me to choose something . I was overwhelmed and denied needing anything when he hushed me and proceed to choose for me . Prem on the other hand ran off to find something appropriate . Both Prem and Rajesh came back with their own choosing. It was one of the best days of my life .

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I smiled regaining myself form the memory . I proceed to take a bath and dressed myself . I was brushing my hair when the bell rang. I opened the door to find Naina in front of my house. I raised my eyebrows at her . She looked at me sheepishly before coming inside. She then proceed to style my hair ven though I said no .Finally , at 7 the doorbell rang again . We both when to the parlor . I opened the door and Vivek strode in . When he saw Naina seating inside , he smirked at her .

"Miss Raichand , I was not aware that I invited you ."

"I am not in your house. This is my best friends house. I come and go as I wish . "

"Oh really, when your beset friend is going to a club and she got dressed so beautifully , you came here in your rug clothes ? Miss Padayachi I suppose you asked her to do the cleaning then ?"

"That enough Vivek , stop antagonizing her . Let us leave . I want to return home early . Naina you staying here ?"

"Yup I brought my duffle bag. Hey since you would be gone for at least 2-3 hours can I invite Arun over pretty please. I promise nothing bad will happened " She whined and pout . I sighed at let her have her way . Vivek however was fuming . He glared at her and went out . I smiled seeing her smirking . That devil surely knew how to ruffle Vivek's feather.

After an hour drive we reached the hotel , Vivek guided me to the table at the back where 2 man was already seated. Vivek introduced himself and when both the man turned , I gasped. Rajesh stood in front of me . He looked as shocked as I was. Vivek and the other guy started at us . Rajesh beamed and pulled me into a hug . I still stood there gaping like a goldfish when Vivek pulled me out of my stupor.

"Shannanya, what are you doing here ? Oh god Prem was devasted when you left without a word . Why didn't you infrom us ? "

"Woah , Rajesh saab tell me sit down please. This is too overwhelming . back to your question . I work here. I did not inform you as the wedding was on . How is Prem ? Oh I really miss that cheeky bugger but I found another one just like him."

"Um so you two know each other ?" Vivek asked.

"Yeah she is my little bro's best friend. "

'That's who I will always be to him . Prem's little best friend . Nothing else . ' I shook my head before turning to ask him more about the family .

"How is uncle ji ? Is prem behaving now that he got himself a bhabhi ?"

"Since when he behaved. Prem was ecstatic when pooja arrived and now both him and kailash mama is over excited."

"Why is that ?"

"Prem is an uncle now ." Rajesh said beaming . I looked at him blankly . Vivek hit my head.

"OUCH !" "Stupid what he means is he has a child now ."

"Child ?" "Yes Shannanya a baby boy . He is just 2 weeks old . We named him aatharva ."

"Oh I see. Please excuse me ." With that I dashed towards the washroom . I sat inside the cubicle crying out loudly . All I can feel is that he is there living his life , I am still brooding at the thought of me . How I wish it was me in pooja's shoes. The way he would look at me with the love he has when he says her name . I cried till I was exhausted . The door opened and Vivek's voice was heard .

"Hey darling , are you okay ?"

"I ... I will be out in a minute .."

When I opened the door , Vivek saw my nose and cheek were puffy and red . I tried to wash my face but my hand was shaking very badly . Vivek quickly engulfed me into a hug .

"There there , you loved him right ?"

"I still...snif..do.."

"I know that . I saw your face . Now do you want to go home ?"

"I sniff..I..sorry..snif..me..I.."

"There there , I can always say you have some emergency. The file is already signed so don't worry about the product. I actually brought you here because you were too focused in your work . Now I realize why ."

I raised my head and saw him smiling softly . He ushered me out and brought me out using the back door . When he brought me home Naina and Arjun quickly took me in their arms and brought me to the couch . Arun proceed to the kitchen to prepare some drinks while Naina ushered Vivek to the couch . She then sat next to me .

"What happened to her ?"

"She saw the guy .."

"What guy ?"

"The guy you said she brooding after ."

"After all this months ? Did he insult her ?"

"Nope . He doen't even realize she loves him . His happily married with a 2 week old son actually ?"

"Oh my poor baby .. And who are you ?"

"I should be asking you the same question ?"

"Arun , this Vivek our Gm . Vivek this is Arun our close friend . "

"I am pleased to meet you . Its getting late I will take my leave . Please tell Miss Padaiyachi to take rest . As for you Miss Raichand, I did not permit you to say my name . "

With that parting words Vivek left . I was too exhausted to even talk back to him . I laid my head on Arun 's lap .