Sahil's POV

I went home to get fresh. Everyone was in the living room. They were having tea and were ready to go out. 

" Sahil, come have tea. " Mom said and I nodded. Swati came and hugged me. I joined them while Swati went to the kitchen to get me tea. 

She gave me tea and a plate with a few pieces of cake in it. I was hungry so I took a bite of it. It was very nice but pretty different. 

" Wow!! This is very different and delicious. What is in it? Did you make it? " I smiled at Swati.. as she was very fond of trying new recipes. 

" No Bhai, Manu made it but I helped her too. It is an apple spiced cake. I love the flavour of cinnamon in it. " She said and looked at her. 

I looked at her, but as usual, she was not even looking at me. 

" Did I hear cake?? " Samar came in and asked.

Of course, all you hear and think about is food... 

Everyone was happy to see him, even Manu...

" Yes. I will get it for you too. Do you want tea? " Swati asked him.

" Sure... I will eat or drink anything you will give me.. " he smiled at her. 

Idiot... 

Swati got tea and cake for him and he accepted with a cute smile.

" Hmmm this cake is amazing, I loved it. Awesome... Who made it?? " Samar said.

" Manu made and I helped her... " 

" Wow, Manu !! You are an amazing cook. Can I have more of this? It is awesome. " both the girls smiled at him and he smiled back. 

" Sure Samar Ji " Manu went inside and got him more cake. He took that with a smile and thanked her.  

" Sahil you are coming with us for shopping. " Mom said. 

" No. I have to go out. "

" You just came home, where are you going? " 

" I have to go out with friends.. " 

" Sahil, Your friend is going out with us... Come with us. " mom said and Samar smiled at me 

" No mom.. you know I hate shopping, I have other friends too. " 

" Neither you nor Sagar comes with me... You don't care for us. What is the use of having two sons, if they can't even help you in marriage preparations... Only this sweet boy Samar accompany us. " Mom started her emotional outburst and Samar smiled again and winked at me. I glared at him but he was not bothered.

" Mom, please don't start yaar.. " 

" Sahil enough is enough... You are coming. " Mom said. 

" Come on yaar Sahil, you can come for the shopping at least once. " Samar said flashing his white teeth again. 

I will break his teeth someday soon... 

I got up and changed into casuals. 

We all went to the leading brand showroom for the traditional dresses for both men and women. 

Girls have been doing shopping for many days so, now that I was here, I also decided to do my shopping. 

Samar and I looked at all the options and selected a few. Samar went to try them. 

He tried the first one and showed it to everyone. It looked good but everyone said that he should try All 4 he selected. 

He tried all of them. Mom, Swati and Manu gave their opinions on them they all selected the second one. 

" Sahil what are you waiting for? Go and try your outfits." Mom said and I went to try them. I also tried 4 outfits and I looked at everyone. Mom, Swati and Samar said that 1st and 3rd looked better. 

But Manu did not say anything. In fact, she had not even look at me properly.

" Manu what do you think?? " Swati asked. 

" Sorry, I did not see. I was busy with my phone. " 

" Ok, but you have seen the outfits, which of these do you think are better? " Swati asked again. 

" It doesn't matter, what I like, it is him, who has to wear so he has to decide. He must be quite capable of choosing what is good for him. " She said as if she was taunting me. 

My mom was talking to Sagar to call him here. 

" Of course I would decide... Thanks." 

I snapped. 

" Hey, Sahil... " Someone said and we all turned to see Mitali coming towards me. I had met her at s club a few days back. 

" Hi... Mitali.. right? " 

" Absolutely... Trying traditional wear? Oohhhh... you would look very handsome in them. You should not bother about selecting them. I think anything would look good on you. " She said seductively. 

Thank God mom was talking on the phone or would have been embarrassed by this girl's seductive tones in front of my mom.

" Thanks, Mitali but still which one you think is better? " 

" Let me see ... Ummm these two will look better on you. " 

" Thanks, beautiful. " I said looking into her eyes. 

" Are you free tonight? " 

" Well, I am sorry but I am with my mom and sister and have lots of shopping to do. " 

" How about tomorrow then ?? " 

" I will let you know, for sure," I said

She said bye to me and went off. 

" Hey, Sahil !!.. " Samar mimicked her seductive tone and came near me. 

" Shut up Samar... " I said but I couldn't hide my smile. 

" Who was she?? Looked very interested in you. " 

" So?? I am Sahil Malhotra... Most of the girls are interested in me. I met her a few days back in the club. She came with one of your friends. " I said looking at Manu. But she was busy typing something on her phone. 

She smiled after a few seconds and typed again. 

Did she even pay heed to what that girl said? How can she be so indifferent towards me? No girl has ever ignored or avoided me as she does... What had I done to her? 

Did I ever dated her and then forgot about her? She looked somewhat familiar... But ugh I couldn't recall her. 

Sagar also came as mom had called him here. He also selected a few outfits for other functions and tried them and again Miss ice princess gave her valuable suggestions. 

Does she think that Sagar and Samar are not capable of selecting their outfits unlike me?? 

She was even smiling at Sagar. Why?? She is Swati's friend... We both are Swati's brothers... Then why the hell she was friendly with him and seems to have a grudge against me. 

Does she like Sagar .... Or... Samar?? 

What nonsense?? She knows that Sagar is madly in love with Damini... and they are getting married... Samar??.... I don't know... He is cute, handsome, easy to talk to, well educated, independent, successful belongs to a good family.....

Shit!!! Why am I reciting Samar's good points just like Damini.... ?? 

Well, how does that matter to me, if she ignores me?? She must be stupid as all the girls are crazy about me... 

But it seems that you are interested in her...

Oh, will you please shut up... I don't care for such girls... She is just a plain jane... Not my types...

What is your type, Sahil?? You must have dated more than 200 girls till now... Do you know exactly what is your type ??

Get lost .. l don't know, but get one thing is definitely clear...she is not my type. 

I like someone who is...... hot, sexy, smart, talented, beautiful, confident, who has an identity of her own. Not some girl next door... She is too plain for me... just a silly, plain girl. 

" ..... SAHIL !!!! " Which planet you had gone to?? " Samar laughed. 

" Nothing was thinking about something.. " 

" Something or someone?? " 

" What?? Whom would I think about and why?? " 

" That hot girl... Mitali ?? " 

" Oh.. please. I don't think about girls... They think about me... " I said and Samar laughed and nodded.

Idiot...

I looked at her again she was talking to someone a bit away from all of us and it seemed that she was enjoying talking to the person as she was smiling and blushing a lot. 

Blushing??? Why?? 

We brought everything we selected and went for dinner.

Manyata's POV

What the hell does he think of himself?? God's gift to the women of this world??

I swear I would have killed him for touching me like that. I slapped him very tightly.  He looked shocked as he thought, that I was Swati.

I came out of that room and rushed to Damini's room. I was really angry and was trying to control my anger.

I wanted to slap him again and again for what he did to me. But I respect his parents and I also promised Sagar Ji, that I will do what he suggested.

Damini asked me what happened and I told her. She tried to make me comfortable, but I was just too angry with him.

" It's ok Manu... Calm down, you slapped him. Right? And he said sorry... "

" It is not about what he did today...you know it.. "

" I know dear.. but please calm down. Get ready we all are going out for the dinner. "

" I don't want to go anywhere please.. you carry on. "

" What nonsense?? We are not going anywhere without you. Come on get up. Sagar must be coming to call us."

" I don't even want to see his face and you want me to go on dinner when he is around? I don't want to go please. "

" If you don't want to see his face then don't... But please come. "

" I don't know... "

Just then there was a knock on the door. It was Sagar Ji.

" Let's go for dinner. Come Manu." He said to me. 

" No Sagar Ji... I don't want to go.. "

" Why?? Are you not well? "

" No. I am fine.. "

"She doesn't want to go as Sahil is here. " Damini said.

" Please.. come... You need to teach him a lesson.. you can't hide here.. just remember that you are Swati's friend Manu.. " he said and I nodded.

I desperately wanted to teach him a lesson.

I came out with both of them and just when we were about to go for dinner, Samar Ji also came and we all went for dinner.

We went to another place this time which was highly recommended by Samar Ji. He is a very sweet and nice person, unlike his friend.

The food was good but I was so annoyed with Sahil's mere presence that I didn't want to eat.

" What happened, you didn't like the food Manu? If you want to eat something else..we can order that. I know the chef of this place... He is awesome..just name the dish, he will get for you. "

" No thanks Samar Ji.. the food is awesome.. it is just that I am not very hungry. "  I said and Samar Ji tried to make polite conversation and asked me if I wanted to eat anything else. So nice of him.

I saw from the corner of my eye, that Mr Satan Malhotra was looking at me almost all the time.

I was being very uncomfortable. Once the dinner was over, we came back to Guesthouse and they all planned to watch some movie.

We all enjoyed a romantic comedy.  Sagar Ji made Damini sit beside him. Samar Ji, Swati and Satan kept teasing Damini and Sagar. Damini was blushing really hard. I just kept smiling. 

" Let's go to our room Bhai... You both have a Roka ceremony tomorrow... Let her rest... " Satan smirking at Sagar Ji.

" Yeah... You go I am coming." He said but Satan pulled Damini out of his arms, said good night to her and  then pulled Sagar Ji off the couch and then out of the room.

They all followed them. Only Damini and I were left in the room. Damini was still blushing. I was looking at her with interest. She looked at me and asked me what was I thinking?

" Well, it is good to see you like this... You are so much in love with each other. You both are so lucky."

" Yes, dear... But we were not that lucky earlier, we are in love with each other for the last 11 years. But didn't know about it. We had our share of problems, misunderstandings and sufferings. We both suffered for years but Sagar suffered even more.

I am glad that things are good now and we confessed to each other. I will tell you some other time.. "

" Oh.. thank God you are together and happy now. Sagar Ji is a gem of a person not like his twin. "

" Sagar is definitely a very good person but I must say that Sahil is in really a good man. He is just too flirt and doesn't want to settle down. " I just rolled my eyes at that.

After some time Damini left with Samar Ji as he was just like family to her and Her parents were also staying there at Samar Ji's place. Damini's parents live in Dubai and were staying with Mathur's for the time being.

Once she left, Swati came to the room and we talked till we slept. She had really become my good friend in just 2 days.

Next day Sahil bumped into me and caught me before I could fell. He was looking at me but I wanted to get away from him.  And as Swati was not ready, aunty told me to go with Sahil.

I went with him but didn't talk with him, though he tried to start a conversation. He even offered to pay that dress in the showroom but I would rather die than take a single rupee from him.

I avoided him like anything after that. I have never hated anyone as much as I hate him and I am going to teach him a lesson. How dare he send those papers and offered me money??

The problem was that I couldn't even tell my parents... But I would never forgive you... Sahil Malhotra.

You better stay away from me.. Sahil.

On the day of pooja, he tried talking to me... But I ignored him as that was best for him. I would have slapped him again.

Aunty and Swati were unaware of the truth. But I liked everyone in his family, except him.

Swati and I shared many interests. Just like me, she was always interested in cooking, she loved trying new dishes.

We all went for the shopping and We helped Samar Ji in selecting his outfit. But I didn't want to give any suggestions to Mr High and Mighty Satan Malhotra.  So instead I thought of surfing through my phone.

I saw 2 messages from Mohit. He was a very good friend of mine. He is a very famous fashion designer. He was worried about me as we had not met for over a week. I opened his message.

' Hey, Manyata !! Where are you?'

' I need you here...my new collection is almost ready.  When are you coming back? We need to do the shooting pretty soon... Mohit'

I started typing...

' Oh! I am a bit stuck up some here... I will be able to come back in about a month. '

' One month??? No... You can't do that to me...'

'  Sorry, Mohit... But I can't get away.. '

' Hey!! Don't tell me you found someone... '

' No... I haven't... '

' Ok... Wait, I am calling you...... '

Before I could tell him that I couldn't talk at that time, my phone started buzzing.

I excused myself and went to another side.

" Hi beautiful !!!... how are you? "

" Hi! I am good.  How are you?? "

" Not good ... You are away from me.."

" Mohit, stop that please.. "

" Then come soon... You know I don't trust anyone with my designs... I want only the best one and you are the best.... "

" Don't worry.. when will your collection will be completed? "

" 3 weeks from now... "

" Perfect, I will be back by then. " 

" Great ... And I have selected the Models too.. "

" Great !!!... Whom did you select?? "

" Kabir, Milind, Wasim.... "

" Ummm very hot models. Hanh.. "

" Yeah..... And for girls. Niharika, Monisha and.... "

" And...? "

" You...  You can be a perfect model...

" You have lost it... "

" Oh please ... I am a fashion designer, I know all body types... You have a perfect model body... Sexy... "

" Get your eyes checked.. and stop flirting ok?? "

" O...k.. but trust me.... you can say whatever you want... But I know that you hide a very hot and sexy body beneath those oversized clothes. "

" I don't want to talk about all that... Just leave the topic and find another girl for modelling as I am better off behind the camera. "

" You are best at that...  Bye, take care. "

" Bye .... you too,"  I said and ended the call.

I shook my head and went where everyone was. After the shopping was done for men we all went to have dinner.