Chapter 5

Diksha's POV:-

Naah, it won't be at all entertaining, what will be the fun if the game gets over this soon... let's play along with a little more. *Smirked*

*No, I don't have any problem, as you said we've already discussed this, so I'm literally looking forward to it. I hope you're feeling the same!* I replied,

*Yeah, same here. Besides, you didn't tell me about the time?* - Another message came.

*Though I'm totally okay with it, it's just, I wanted to say something," I replied.

*Yes, go on!* The reply came.

*Ohh! I'm so sorry something came up which needs my attention immediately. I will tell you tomorrow, for sure.* I replied with a smirk.

Doing pranks right; now watch how your plan is gonna backfire. **Evil grin**

I waited for 5-6 minutes, but there was no reply from the other side.

What happened to her. I frowned.

Then after almost 10 minutes a text was received.

*Sure, no issues. I'll be waiting tomorrow.* - the text reads.

*Ahh, thank you so much. Have a good night.* I replied.

Because tomorrow morning-I'm ruining your plan. *Evil smirk*

*Good night.* - The last message reads.

I put my phone on the table after reading.

The next day will bring something unexpected. I grinned thinking about her face and reaction after ruining her plan.

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Aakarsh's POV:-

What the hell is this man even typing!

I asked Vivan to send me Mr. Mehra's number so that we can talk directly if any problem occurs.

But when I messaged him, he behaved quite weirdly.

First, he was talking as if he didn't even know about the deal. Next, he said he wanted to ask something but again denied saying he will tell about it - next morning.

Strange!!

I stared at his message for about 10 minutes. Nevertheless, I replied saying no issues and I'll be waiting tomorrow.

I hope everything is fine with him, and it doesn't affect our deal in any possible way.

However, Let's see what unexpected thing, next day will bring.

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Aakarsh's POV:-

I woke up early in the morning, though, I usually get up before sunrise, but today I was earlier than other days, reason — the surprise thing which 'HE' was talking about.

I seriously did not sleep peacefully last night. My mind was continuously pondering over 'that thing'. I am still unable to decode his words and this whole surprise drama.

I picked up my phone and moved to the terrace while checking some notifications when a certain message caught my attention.

Last night Mr. Mehra was behaving very strangely over the messages, but he said he will call today. I hope everything gets clear.

"Krish, son you got up too early today?" I was pulled out of my thoughts with Maa's voice. I turned back to see her.

"What's the matter? You look disturbed!" She frowned as she saw my perplexed expressions.

Last night too she had asked me if everything was alright or not, since I was quite lost in my thoughts while having dinner.

"Nothing Mom, just woke up early, today."

"You are looking disturbed since last night what happened son, tell me?" She asked, caressing my face with her hands.

"Maa, it's just a workload. I am a little stressed over the new deal I signed yesterday. Nothing serious, trust me."

Though I tried my best to assure her, still she isn't convinced with my answer.

But, I can't tell you Maa. Everything has gotten a little fine after so many difficulties. I can't let it shatter again. I have to handle it on my own this time, without letting you people — get affected.

"Then why are you taking tension, my child is very smart, I know you will manage everything very well." She said, kissing my forehead.

I noticed her face, she was looking weak. The fine lines of wrinkles are the result of overstressing. My mom was never like this. She was the strongest person I could ever know. But nowadays, she has become more fragile. All because of that incident. Only if I had acted strongly and maturely, this wouldn't have been the situation.

"Maa ain't you taking proper rest? You're looking so weak and old !"

"Hawww....you mean to say that I'm getting old? You're Papa has become old not me, I'm still very much young. " She glared at me playfully.

"Hey, do I look old to you?"

We turned to see the source of the voice when we saw Papa coming towards us.

"You look old because YOU ARE actually old, see the truth is bitter but we have to accept it," Maa commented playfully.

I smiled watching their lovely banter.

Ah! my lovely parents.

"What are you smiling at? Do I look like an oldie to you too? Now, don't say yes like mom's minion." Papa fake glared at me.

"Hey! don't tell my son anything. You can't digest the truth, accept that!" Maa said, side hugging me.

"Ohh hello madam, he's my son too and today he'll be on my side, not yours. Right, Krish? Ok son, tell your Maa that she has become an oldie, not me." Papa encouraged me to say that. I was smiling looking at their cute banter and happy faces.

"you..."

"you..."

They started bickering like 5 years old kids.

"Guys stop it, neither you nor he has become old. Okay. Stop bickering like kids." I said a little loudly, ending their non-existing battle.

They stopped at once and stared at me for 1 minute, with a blank face.

Then suddenly dad burst out laughing, following him, mom too laughed. I watched them for a few seconds, but couldn't control them anymore and smiled seeing them.

"I love you both," I said, out of the blue.

"We love you too, son, just be happy always." They said together and hugged me.

I saw the time and we moved back to start our day.

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St. Xavier's College,

Diksha's POV:-

I was in the class when Sejal came and waved at me.

"Hi," she said,

"Hii" I replied and smirked at her.

"What happened? Why are you staring like this??" She asked,

"I'm watching, how happy you're looking today.."

"Yes, I'm actually very happy today." She said happily.

"Ohh, what's the matter that you're going crazy?? and smiling like a maniac."

Though I already know that she's getting happy — thinking — her prank got successful, but no babes, not this time. The game is still on.

"No, why must I tell you?" She said playfully.

Be happy as much as you want and can... I thought and smirked.

"Why are you smiling?" She asked in confusion

"Why must I tell you?"

" Ohh, so you're using my line that too on me!" She said,

"Why? do you have a copyright on it, that we have to seek your consent before using it?" I replied rather sarcastically.

She glared at me, in return I made faces to piss her off.

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Writer's POV:-

During the lunch break, Diksha moved to a secluded corner from where she can keep an eye on Sejal's activity as well as put her plan into action. She decided to text first.

*Hey, I assume you're free as it's lunchtime. Can we talk now?*

After tapping the send button she quickly looked at Sejal, who picked her phone after a few seconds. Diksha smirked victoriously.

*Sure.* The reply came.

She thought for a second, then instead of audio, she chose the video call.

She again looked at Sejal, who was looking dumbfounded at the moment, staring at her phone's screen. She looked here and there with a colourless face as if searching for someone. Diksha again smirked, seeing her plan getting almost successful.

Pick the call babes, how are you going to get spared now?

She grinned when the call went unanswered.

How will you pick the call, when you know, your plan is gonna fail.

She texted again.

*Hey, what happened? You didn't receive it?*

Meanwhile, she saw that Sejal too typed something in her phone.

*Yeah, actually I was dismissing the meeting.* — The reply came.

"OHH… still acting… no problem.. just watch now!" she said and typed again.

*Ohh, are you free now?*

*Yeah, let me connect it.* ---- the reply came.

Her mobile started ringing. She glanced at Sejal who was smiling. She frowned but received the call.

"Hello, good afterno… YOU?"

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