A/N: Some of you probably noticed that there is like a two year gap between the last chapter and this one. I realized that this story was moving really slowly so I sped it up. Just a bit. Hope you like this chapter!
April 1, 2015: Shanaya and Abhi's Mansion
"Shanaya?" Abhi asked.
"Yeah, what is it?"
"I love you."
"I love you too," Shanaya replied distractedly, while setting the tea.
"Please look at me." Shanaya sighed, then turned around to look at Abhi. "I'm ready to tell you what I was thinking about two years ago on the day of your first modelling show." Abhi got down on one knee. Shanaya gasped.
"Shanaya, you are the love of my life, the woman of my dreams. I've loved you from the day that my eyes met your gulabi aankhen*.
*Like Red Color like filled with sorrow and passion and love which is mentioned by poet Faiz
That type of love which is more than just love that type of love
The pain today which I suffered was more than usual pain
What happened I don't know but I know what ever happened, happened more
If same happened to you, I will say that it happened more to me
I am feeling that my sleep has broken for the first time
I see the morning by rubbing my eyes
Sun is shining more taking your shine day is on its top
Moonlight informs tell me about that
Keeping all brightness my moon is here but hidden
If this happens when you meet me, and you disappear with me
It will happen slowly be patient oh my heart
When many stars broke and started to fell down
I started to wish little bit more and more for your heart
Crazy heart, more and more sometimes doesn't listen to me
Love that is like real love* is what we have. Will you marry me?" Abhi pulled out a small velvet box and opened it. Inside was a gold ring with a small sparkling diamond. The ring looked like it was made just for Shanaya's hand.
"Is this an April Fools joke?" Shanaya asked warily.
"No. Would I buy a ring if it were a joke?"
"Then...," Shanaya paused.
"Oh no, she is going to refuse me," Abhi thought.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Shanaya screamed. "Did you really think that I would say no?" Abhi stood up with a smile on his face, slid the ring onto Shanaya's finger, and kissed her ring. Shanaya shook her head and brought his lips to hers. They stood that way for several minutes until a timer rang and Shanaya had to go fix the tea.
April 2, 2015: Rohan's House
Rohan at the tabloid in front of him.
Shanaya Singhania Engaged To Abhimanyu Singh
Supermodel Shanaya Singhania is now engaged to India's new business tycoon, Abhimanyu Singh. Shanaya Singhania was first seen sporting her new ring yesterday afternoon at the rehearsal for her Versace show.
The article contained much more, but Rohan was too shocked to continue reading.
"What?! Shanaya is getting married to Abhi?! I knew that I would never get her, but I never thought that she would end up with Abhi. I guess that was my consolation. No matter how much they loved each other, I was sure that she hated us after that fight that Abhi and I had. I guess she just hates me then," Rohan thought.
April 2, 2015: Some Random House In A Random Town In Near Mumbai
Shruti looked at the newspaper in front of her that stated Abhi's engagement to Shanaya."
"That's good. We all knew that they were meant to be together," she thought, absentmindedly rubbing her stomach. She was two months along now.
April 2, 2005: Business Center In Hyderabad
Tanya Israni put down the tabloid that she was reading. She couldn't believe that Shanaya had become a supermodel!
That doesn't matter. All that matter is that Shanaya is finally off the market. Rohan will finally stop pining over her. I just have to find out where he lives. She thought. Little did she know that Rohan had moved on long ago and already done 15 girls. He was just upset at the true loss of his friendship.
April 2, 2015: Shanaya and Abhi's Mansion
"How did the press learn about our engagement so fast?" Abhi asked, disconcerted that the press had published this only a day after they actually got engaged.
"I think I know." Abhi looked up as Shanaya said this. "One of the girl's in the Versace show that I'm doing's dad manages the Kay Jewelers near here. That's where you went right?" Abhi nodded.
"In the article it said that I was first seen wearing it at my rehearsal, because I'm never taking it off, and probably told her father. He probably recognized the ring as the one that he had sold to you, and reported it to the press," Shanaya explained. Abhi just nodded as he took it all in. "Why do you care so much anyway?" She asked.
"I don't know. I just guess that I didn't know how careful we would have to be about what we do. I mean, whatever we do that isn't natural or is bad is going to be in the papers faster than we can say, 'oops'," he replied.
"Well, what did you expect? I'm a supermodel and you are the new business tycoon of India. We are gold material for the press. "
"I just didn't know that all of this came with success."
Shanaya nodded then pulled Abhi into a hug. "Don't let it get to you," She told him. "Soon they are probably going to start publishing editions that feature you cheating on me or vice versa." Abhi nodded.
"You aren't going to cheat on me are you?" Shanaya asked worriedly.
"Why would I? We are engaged! Plus, I love you too much." Abhi laughed then continued. "Don't be so insecure."
"That's Rohan's line, not yours. Don't use it," Shanaya retorted. Abhi nodded then relented.
"Why do you always win these debates?" He asked.
"I don't know. Since I love you more than you love me, I should be losing because I can't stand to make you upset."
"No, I love you more."
"No, I do."
"No, I do." Abhi quickly kissed Shanaya to keep her from answering. When he pulled away, she frowned.
"Finally! I won a debate," he crowed.
"No fair, you cheated," Shanaya replied.
"I don't think that kissing you is cheating."
"Well, then... then..." Shanaya couldn't come up with a retort.
"Admit it. You enjoyed my kiss."
"Fine, but this doesn't mean that you are off the hook," she warned him.
"Will this help my credibility?" He asked as he began to kiss her again.
"Maybe," Shanaya spoke against Abhi's lips as she cracked an involuntary smile.
April 14, 215: Shanaya and Abhi's Mansion
Abhi woke up to feel something soft caressing his neck, then his lips and then his cheeks.
"Good morning," he mumbled. "Isn't your bed in the room across the hall?"
"Yes it is. Happy Birthday."
Abhi shot up. "I'm 22," he marveled.
Shanaya laughed. "No. You're 15."
"Why are you laughing at me?"
"You looked like an excited puppy when I wished you a happy birthday."
"Well, I already knew, it's just the joy of my birthday hasn't gone away yet."
"Isn't it supposed to go away by the age of 20?"
"Your's hasn't gone away yet has it?" When Shanaya didn't answer, he spoke again. "Exactly."
"Well, that's only because you give really good presents," she said, finally thinking of a comeback.
"Is that supposed to be an insult?"
"No, a... a... actually I don't know what that was supposed to be. All that I know it that I lost the ability to insult you on the day of the prom."
"Why is that?"
"Because that is the day that that I realized how much I really love you," Shanaya whispered.
"Is that why you are next to me?"
"Where would you rather I be?"
"Can you guess?" Shanaya nodded.
"I want to be there too. But we've got to go."
"No fair!"
"Deal with it."
"Ugh," Abhi groaned.
"Stop being a baby, Abhi," Shanaya said as she got up from Abhi's bed. At the door, she paused. "Get ready! You have work today and I have that shoot for the new Donatello collection."
* Edited verses from Ishq Wala Love. Chorus line at end.*
Translation: gulabi aankhen - intoxicating eyes
A/N: I'm not one of those author's who stops writing because she doesn't get enough reviews, but there are nine chapters to this story, and I only have six reviews. Please review. They make me happy and I update faster.
