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I slid my hand and tried to stop myself from giggling.

I cleared my throat again and I asked,"So,are you sure,you don't apply chapstick?"

His ears were red at my question and he said,"Yes."

I seemed to nod and say,"So,what's your secret of such soft lips?"

He face palmed and hid himself.

I laughed as I had been teasing him.

I heard it was boys who teased but well,here is different case.

He tried to glare and say,"It is not funny,Saira."

I giggled as I said,"Oh but it is."

He seemed to shook and looked at his watch.

His eyes twinkled with sudden excitement and he got up.

I looked perplexed nonetheless,he put forward his hand and asked,"If you permit,maybe I can have you see a surprise,my lady!"

I laughed at his greeting and spoke,"Whatever gentleman.I don't want to disappointed."

His eyes were warm as I stared.

He smirked and said,"I take it as a yes then."

I only said back,"Obviously I don't want to be disappointed,gentleman!"

We ran out of the café and sat in the car that Nikhil had arranged.

I asked him,"Don't you want to blindfold me?"

He shook his head and said,"You really haven't explored the city Saira."

Point taken.

So atleast,I can enjoy the scenary.

The Drive seemed pleasant,my head all wrapped in what could be the surprise.

I could see slight fidgeting hand of Nikhil.I took his hand and he instantly relaxed.

Shyla would have patted me for boldness.

I had been lately taking a lot of bold steps.

Was it because I wasn't afraid?Or had my mind accepted that the worst could happen is he could leave me?

My heart pulsed at the thought and suddenly I felt suffocated.

So,maybe it was bad time but I asked,"Nikhil?"

He was looking out too and he simply answered,"Hmm?"

I was troubled if my question would ruin our mood.

On sensing moments of silence,he turned towards me and asked,"What's troubling you?"

I took a deep breath.The worst he could do was shout or leave me at an isolated road.

Anyways,I asked,"Do you like me?"

He frowned,"I do."

I asked,"That means you are giving a chance to our relationship?"

He nodded as he played with my fingers and said,"Are you intending to ask about the contract?"

I gulped at the question and shifted a bit awkwardly on my seat.

Damn!He is blunt.

I licked my lips and said,"Umm...Yes."

He shifted a bit and cupped my face. I was surprised and my breath hitched at his action.

What is he doing to my heart?

He said,"At the moment,the only best thing happened to me is you."

His eyes were as I said were warm and held a genuine emotion as he spoke to me.

His hands now slid back to my hands,slowly caressing my fingers.

Lub-Dub! Or wait is it Dhak dhak?

Whatever.

He continued speaking,"And I don't want you to be only the best thing in my life."

As I tried to gather my wits at his statement,he said smiling softly and said,"I want you to be my life.Not a thing."

I was left astonished.

I think I was tearing,so I hugged him.

He chuckled and said,"Please trust me Saira.I know,I am pain in ass,but bear me and don't lose faith in me."

I nodded and said,"I do trust you,Nikhil.I never stopped trusting you from the moment you had decided to get married to me, even after father questioned you on your family ethics."

He only managed to smile before he kissed my back of hand and said,"It's funny how I had been denying this feeling for so long.Had I known a bit before that this would be the result,I would have confessed the same day you had confessed to me."

True.

Atleast I could have saved my tears and mascara.

"Sir,Ma'am, your destination has arrived."

He took my hand and said,"Dancing has been your passion?"

I nodded.

He asked,"Do you remember the competition that you had to drop from because of injuries?When you were searching me?"

His eyes were guilty and breath a bit shaky.

I couldn't deny but I was sensitive about the issue,so I meekly said,"It wasn't your fault."

He wanted to say no but instead he asked me,"Will you dance again if you got the opportunity?"

What?

I was silent and my eyes wide with shock before I laughed and said,"You are kidding.That's a cruel joke,Mr Malhotra."

He took my hand and led me out.

My mouth dropped as I Stared at the competition I wanted to always audition.

I only managed to ask,"Wha..How?"

He put his hands in his pockets and spoke,"Well,that day,I checked the local newspaper and found that they were having wild card entry.I thought why not give it a try?"

I wanted to burst out crying.

He gave me a side hug and said,"Follow your dreams,Saira.Don't let me obstruct you."

I sobbed as he watched tears slid across my cheek and said,"Hey,Shh!"

I hiccuped before recovering.

Then Nikhil asked,"I am sorry but how will you rehearse?Shit!I should have told you!"

I shook my head and took out my phone and said,"Saira is ever-ready for dance!"

He smiled and said,"Now go.I will wait outside.Do your best!All the best and make me proudest husband boyfriend."

I scrunched my eyebrows at the term 'Husband boyfriend.'

Nikhil rolled his eyes and said,"People are having half girlfriends and all I said is Husband boyfriend.Come on!Like see I am married to you so husband and I like you so I am boyfriend.Get it?"

I laughed and nodded.

As I was walking in the hall,I turned back and ran to Nikhil.

He looked astonished and asked,"Saira,you forgot..."

Before he could complete I quickly pecked him before saying,"I forgot my goodluck kiss."

He blushed.

I swear I love seeing him blush.

Hours passed before I finally appeared out of the hall.

Nikhil looked nervous and ran towards me as I came out.

He looked frantic and asked,"How did it go?"

I bit my lip and said,"It was okay."

Nikhil seemed to frown and said,"Oh."

I seemed to have wobbled and missed few small beats and I guess it will cost me my seat.I guess it was because I hadn't practised for so long.

He nevertheless said,"Come on,Saira.Cheer up."

I only meekly nodded and we chatted on unimportant topics when I heard people whisper that judges were coming to announce results.

The audition had been unique as no one was there in room and only a stage and music was played.The judges judged by being behind the camera which helped them assess the candidate fully.

The judges were Sandra Conan,Michael Lamark and Julia Winsor.World famour,world renowned.

The judges kept calling name and my breath was stuck.Soon they said that only last position was left.

Nikhil said,"I think it will be yours."

I muttered,"Shut up" as I braced myself for rejection.

But true to Nikhil's words,Sandra announced,"Saira Kapoor Malhotra.That's it guys.Thank you and hope to see you next year."

I was frozen at my position before I jumped up and down holding Nikhil as he laughed at my excitement.

As the judges exited,Julia winsor stopped infront of me.

She smiled politely and said,"Congrats."

I thanked her back.

She then asked me,"You know,you had the unique of steps that got you through.We hope that we will next time witness the finesse and synchronous dance too along with creativity."

I nodded excitedly and said,"I assure you ma'am.I will try my best."

She patted my back,acknowledged Nikhil before she exited the place.

I squealed and hugged Nikhil again.

He laughed and said,"Congrats Mrs Kapoor Malhotra.You have passed the first stage."

And then we headed back to the resort.

I guess we have no control over our lives.At one point,I was close to losing Nikhil but now I am one step forward to be with Nikhil.

Funny,that's what life is.

A/n:

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