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साथिया - साथिया,

पगले से दिल ने ये क्या किया

चुन लिया - चुन लिया

तुझको दीवाने ने चुन लिया

दिल तो उड़ा-उड़ा रे

आसमान में बादलों के संग

ये तो मचल-मचल के

गा रहा है सुन नयी सी धुन।।🤌✨

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"Lunch me kya laayi hai??" Siya whispered to Arushi and Richa who were looking bored keeping their hand on chin.

[What have you brought in lunch?]

"Sandwich" "Sabji paratha" Arushi and Richa replied.

"What have you brought?" Arushi asked and she replied "Aloo paratha and achar " to which Arushi grinned.

"Let's eat sandwich. Arushi take out your lunch box" Siya said and Arushi take out her lunch box secretly.

"Kya kar rahi hai? Neeche rakh..marvayegi kya!!" Richa said keeping the lunch box on Siya's lap who was sitting in middle while they were still looking at teacher nodding their head acting like they are understanding every topic .

[What are you doing!! Keep it down]

"Seat ke neeche baith ke khao.. pehle ham khayenge" Siya said and stuffed half sandwich in her mouth sitting on floor. After her they both also did the same. And than one last piece of sandwich was left . They looked at each other and than at sandwich and attacked at that piece togather.

[Sit down and than eat.]

"Chhorr isko..this is mine..i have brought it" Arushi said trying to snatch it from them.

"Hawww!! Aise kaise baat karti hai?" Siya said getting offended.

[Haww!! How could you say this??]

"WHAT IS HAPPENING THERE???" They all looked startled hearing teacher's voice. Richa and Arushi left the sandwich gulping while Siya quickly stuffed that piece in her mouth.

"Nothing sir" Arushi said hiding the lunch box .

"Siya remove your hand from your mouth" Teacher said and Siya removed her hand.

Soon they were thrown out from class.

"Aur kha lo..hapsi kahin ki!! Hamne mana kiya tha" Siya said and they both glared at her.

"Accha? Ulta chor kotwal ko dante! It was all your fault!! Sir ko pata na chalta agar tum thoda control rakhti apni lalchi zuban pe" Arushi said.

[It's all your fault. Sir would not have known if you had controlled your greedy tongue.]

"See..." Siya was about to say something but Richa stopped her.

"Shut up you both!! Abhi kam bejati huyi hai jo aur karvani hai? See your brothers are watching you from class" She said and they looked at the class infront of them where Shashwat and Reyansh were glaring at their respective sisters.

"Shit!! Your brother is also looking at us.. what will he think about me.. Everyone say that first impression is the last impression but yahan hamare first impression ki tai tai fish ho gayi!!" Siya said whining.

"Ye kabhi nahi sudhar sakti..I thought she will behave atleast for one week but within just two days she is thrown out from class" Reyansh said and shook his head looking at her sister.

"How can that teacher throw my Richa out from class!!" Akash said looking at Richa with concern and Shashwat rolled his eyes.

"What do you think your Richa is so obedient student? I think they three are made for each other!!" Shashwat said.

After few minutes Teacher came out from class and left from there glaring at them . As soon he went from corridor they entered inside the class and another teacher also entered in class.

"Your brother!! Your brother!! " Siya said controlling her excitement looking at Shashwat who just entered inside the class with a pen and notebook. He said something to teacher and then turned to class.

"Attention here!!" He said loudly and everyone looked at him.

"My attention is always towards you" Siya muttered under her breath.

"So class as we know Independence day in a month and our school organise a program to celebrate it in which there are many activities like Singing, Dancing, Debates . If anyone is interested in participating in this celebration they can give their names to me" He said loudly .

"Siya..are you giving your name?" Arushi asked her.

"Yes i will give my name for singing and dancing " She said with a grin and they raised their hands.

Shashwat came to them and looked at Richa and Arushi and asked"Dancing? Right?" They nodded and he wrote their names.

"Kabhi debate me bhi participate kar liya karo dono" He said and looked at Siya who was looking everywhere but him.

"Tum batao?" He asked.

"I..i..sing..i" She was trying to say but again her words were not coming out from her throat. His one look is enough for her to feel butterflies in her stomach.

'What the hell happens to my voice' She thought.

"What? " He asked looking at her confused.

"Bhaiya she will take part in singing" Arushi said pinching Siya's hand.

"Okk. Tell me your name" He asked looking in copy.

'EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!!'

"Siya Malhotra " She said and he wrote her name.

"What was this behaviour!! Atleast he should remember my name." Siya said with a pout as he left the class after writing other students name.

"He don't know you properly na." Richa said.

"Whatever!! But today is 18th July and Independence day is on 15th August so why are they doing preparation so early?" She asked.

"Because our principal ma'am wants perfection in every performance... plus this time our school is preparing a drama also so that will also take time and than parade also needs practice " Richa explained and she nodded.

"Tumhare bhaiya kisme participate karte hain?" Siya asked.

[Which activity does your brother participate in?]

"He participates in Debate and parade " Arushi said.

"As expected " Siya said smiling.

"Siya will you both come to my home today? Siya Your in laws wanted to meet you. And if you keep coming to my house than maybe bhaiya will notice you" Arushi said and Siya nodded her head grinning.

"But i have to ask papa first so you can come to my home and than take me to your home." She said and Arushi nodded.

"Yaar i will not be able to come..i am going to a function with my family " Richa said.

"Ho gayi tum log ki panchayat?" Teacher asked to them

" No sir abhi thodi baki hai" Siya said and the teacher throws a chalk towards them .

[No sir]

"Stupid" He said and continued teaching.

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"Yaar hame ajeeb lag raha hai" Siya said biting her nails standing at the entrance of Rajvansh residence.

[I am feeling weird]

"Ajeeb kya hai bhai!! Tumhara hi sasural hai.. let's go" Arushi said dragging her inside. Siya was looking around biting her nails nervously. Just than she saw Shashwat who was coming towards them looking in his phone.

[What's weird in this? This is your in laws house.]

"Tumhare bhaiya!! Tumhare bhaiya " She said and hide behind a pillar.

[Your brother!! Your brother!!]

"So? Why are you hiding? He won't eat you. Come!!" Arushi said holding her and pulling her towards her while siya was holding the pillar so tightly.

Shashwat frowns looking at his sister who was pulling someone's hand .

"What's happening here? And who is this?" He asked coming towards them making Siya's eyes widen.

"Leave the pillar and come here otherwise bhaiya will think you are mad" Arushi murmured and Siya quickly holds the pillar as Arushi pulled her.

"Arushi these pillars are actually good" Siya said looking at the pillars trying to cover her embarrassment.

"Yess yess" Arushi replied.

"Bhaiya Siya is here" She said and he looked at her.

"Hii" He greeted her with a small smile.

"Hii" She replied in a low voice.

"Bhaiya are you going somewhere?" Arushi asked noticing him carrying his bag.

"Haan..i am going to library " He replied and Siya's smile faded.

"Ohh okk." She said and he left from there.

"Hamara to bad luck hi kharab hai " Siya said whining .

[My bad luck]

"It's ok!! Come i will introduce you to my family. Darsh and Arav bhaiya are also not at home.. you can meet them some other time" Arushi said dragging her inside.

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Siya , Ritika, and Divya were busy in mobile laying on sofa suddenly Reyansh rushed inside.

"Papa is coming." He said and they threw their phones and sits straight arranging the sofa properly.

"Where is the cover of this pillow?? Bechare ki izzat utar ke rakh dete ho!!" Ritika asked holding a naked pillow.

"Here it is " Reyansh said picking up the cover which was on floor and threw it towards Ritika who covered the pillow. They sat on sofa properly.

"Jai Siya Ram papa" They greeted him togather as Harsh entered inside. He nodded and went towards the room.

"Phone kahan phek diya yaar!!" Siya said searching for her mobile while other two picked the phones which was nearby.

[where did i throw the phone]

"Here it is " She said looking at the phone which was stucked at corner of sofa.

"Thank God mil gaya.. varna tum na milti kisi ko" Ritika said to Siya who was hugging her mobile.

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*Siya's POV*

One passed in a blink. Now it has become my daily routine to reach school early to see him. I never imagined that standing outside of his class and watching him every morning would become my favourite hobby. Just his smile is enough to feel butterflies in my stomach. Only glimpse of him makes my whole day and.Waiting for his glances has became my prize. A chance encounter with him fills me with glee. I wanted so much to feel the warmth of his eyes. The first day when I laid eyes on him, he lightning bolt he was, that shook my world. As much i want to get rid of these feelings,as much these feelings are capturing my heart and soul.

"Siya siya siya!! " Richa's excited voice broke my terrance . Arushi also looked at her who was completing her chemistry homework. She came to us running.

"What happened?? Have you seen any ghost? Sorry how can you see any ghosht at some other place..Arushi is sitting here only. " I said earning a smack from Arushi while Richa laughed.

Richa showed us an ID card "See what I got.. This is Shashwat bhaiya's ID card.. I was going to return this to him but then i thought it would be better if you return him this" She said and I take the ID card .

"Hayye mai marjavan!!Kitne pyare lag rahe" I said looking at his photo.

[Hayee I will die!! He is looking so cute]

"Now go and return it before assembly otherwise he would be scolded." Richa said.

"Hame sharam aa raha hai" I said covering my face.

[I am feeling shy]

"Ok than give this to me i will return this" Richa said snatching the card but i snatched it back.

"I am going" I said moving towards his class and found his class teacher inside.

"Sir may i come in" I asked standing outside. I looked at Shashwat who sitting in middle seat and writing something in his notebook and Reyansh looked at me raising his eyebrows.

"Come" Teacher said and i entered inside.

"Sir i found this ID card downstairs " I said.

"Whose ID card is this?" He asked looking at me.

"Sir unka" I said and he raised his eyebrows.

[Sir his.]

"What is 'unka'? Iss 'unka' koi naam likha hoga na?" He asked making some students laugh. How can i say his name?? No not because i am dreaming to marry him in future but i am feeling weird because he is senior and i cannot call him by name plus i have to call him bhaiya!! Ewwww! I will die before calling him bhaiya. I looked at teacher who was looking at me expecting me to answer while i zoned out.

[Who is this 'His' there must be some name written in card?]

"Shashwat Rajvansh is written in this card" I said and Shashwat finally looked at me hearing his name.

"Shashwat what is this? How can you be so careless? Aap head boy ho aap aisi laparwahi nahi kar sakte " Teacher scolded him and i glared at him.

"Sorry sir" He said and came to me . I forwarded his ID card looking down while he was looking at me.

"Thank you" He said with his signature calm smile and i just nodded with a shy smile trying my best to control the blush that was appearing on my cheeks and went back to my class lost in my thoughts.

Why was he looking at me?? Why did he smiled?? Does he also like me?? Maybe he also fell for me and trying to act ignorant because he don't know about my feelings.

*Pov ends*

"Guys i am going to washroom. Will you both come with me?" Reyansh said.

"Kyun? Tu koi Chhota baccha hai jo ham tujhe god me utha ke seeti baja ke toilet karvayenge?" Akash said.

[Why? Are you a kid that we will make you pee while holding you in arms and whistling]

"Shut up!! I was just asking." Reyansh said slapping on his head and left from there.

"Shashwat have you noticed one thing?" Akash asked.

"What?" Shashwat asked him back.

"That girl Arushi's best friend.. Siya.. I think she likes you" Akash said.

"Shut up Akash!! Stop doubting every girl." Shashwat said glaring at him.

"Arre ..i am not doubting.. Have you ever noticed her? I have noticed her.. The way she stare at you standing at corridor.. the way she blush around you. The way she gets nervous near you. And when she was returning your card than also she was blushing. And i heard your name from her mouth once. I am damn sure she has crush on you." Akash said looking excited .

"Shut up Akash.. First of all she is my sister's best friend and my best friend's sister..it will be inappropriate if i notice her.. and second thing Mere sath baith ke bakwas mat kiya kar!! Don't make these assumptions after just listening my name. Maybe they were talking about something.". Shashwat said.

"But Arushi and Richa were addressing you as bhaiya but she was addressing you by your name. I am hundred percent sure that she likes you" He said and Shashwat rolled his eyes. Before they could say anything Reyansh entered in class.

"Keep quiet.. Reyansh is coming." Akash said.

"Why? What were you both talking about?" Reyansh asked with suspicious eyes.

"Nothing." Akash said and he nodded taking his seat.

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"Bhai kya padha rahe hain ye.. hame sona hai. Kitni garmi lag rahi hai!! I am missing my room's AC.." Siya said keeping her head on table whining.

[What is he teaching?? I want to sleep. It's so hot here]

"Lunch ke pehle iss liye padha nhi jata kyunki bhookh lagti hai aur lunch ke baad isliye padha nhi jata kyunki neend aati hai..Chutti kab hogi?? " Richa said yawning.

[I don't feel like studying before lunch because I feel hungry and I don't feel like studying after lunch because I feel sleepy.]

"2 more periods are left" Arushi replied massaging her temple.

"May i come in ma'am" A student asked and teacher nodded.

"Ma'am Sharad sir is calling the students at auditorium who has given their names for Drama." He said.

"Students who are participating in drama can leave the class quietly." Teacher said.

"You both are you leaving me alone here ?" Siya said looking at her friends who were keeping book in their bags.

"I already told you that you should participate..If you . If you had given name for heroine, you would definitely have been selected. " Arushi said .

"But ham kisi aur hero ki heroine nhi ban sakte. Hamara hero bas ek hi hai" She said and they rolled their eyes.

[But i cannot be heroine of any other hero..My hero is only one person.]

"But maybe there are some other roles ...you can try for them" Richa said.

"Yes.. atleast I won't have to die here alone. Let's go." I said keeping my book in bag .

"Jaldi jao jisko jana hai..khud to padhna nhi hai aur baki logon ka time bhi waste kar rahe hain." Teacher said glaring at the students.

[Leave the class fast..You all don't have to study but there are more students who are studying so don't waste time of class]

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"What is your brother doing her?" Siya asked to Arushi looking at Shashwat who was sitting on a chair while reading something.

"I don't know..he is head boy so maybe he is making some arrangements." Arushi said as w

they walked towards the teacher who was incharge of Drama.

"Sharad Sir i also want to play a role..is there any role left?" Siya asked.

"Yes..There is a role of Hero's younger sister. If you want you can play that role." He said and Siya nodded her head grinning.

"What's your name?" He asked.

"Siya Malhotra " She replied and he wrote her name.

"By the way who is heroine?" Siya asked to Arushi taking a seat .

"Kanak." Arushi replied and she scrunched her nose.

"And hero?"

"I don't know."

"So students.. First of all Thank you so much for participating in this drama. Now i am announcing the names of students and the roles they are playing. " Monica , the another incharge of drama said.

"Richa is playing role of Hero's mother. And Akash is playing the role of Hero's father." She announced making Richa's eyes widen.

"But you were saying that you are not participating." Reyansh asked to Akash.

"Arre par Richa maa ban ne vali hai na." He said and Shashwat choked in Air.

[Because Richa is going to be mother.]

"I..i mean she is playing the role of Hero's mother. That's why. " He cleared himself.

"Stupid!! I am just coming in a while." Shashwat said and left from there.

"So students..The final script is not ready yet, Kanak is preparing the script and it will be ready by tomorrow so for now we will practice with it. Kanak distribute these scripts to everyone" Sharad said and she distributed the scripts.

After sometime everyone came to stage with their scripts.

"So start the practice. Siya first dialogue is yours" Sharad said and she nodded

"Teen saal ke baad ham apne bhaiya ke sath Rakshabandhan hihihihi" She giggles in between.

"Siya..be serious what is this hihihi!!" Sharad said and she controlled her laugh.

"Sorry sir. "

"Teen saal ke baad ham apne bhaiya ke sath Rakshabandhan manayenge" She said looking at the script.

[After three years we will celebrate Rakshabandhan with our brother.]

"Haan ..Jab se wo border pe gaya hai tab se rakhi nhi bandhi usse." Arushi said .

[Yes... since he went to the border we haven't tied rakhi in his wrist ]

"Haan ab aane do usse vapas..Jane nhi denge ham usee itni jaldi." Richa said looking at Akash.

[Yes now let him come back...we will not let him go so soon]

"As you say baby." Akash said and winked at her and she glared at him.

"Akash..what is this baby? Koi papa aise baat karte hai ?" Sharad said.

"Sorry ma'am." He said and looked at the script.

"Haan sahi keh rahi ho .. Par kya Karen..Uska pehla pyar Desh hai." He said.

[Yes you are right..But what we can do? His first love is country]

"Aur dusra pyar mera pariwar " Came a voice from behind making everyone turn towards the voice.

[And second love is my family]

Siya's eyes came out out of socket and she felt as if the ground had slipped under her feet.

"Shashwa

t bhaiya is hero!!!" Arushi said looking at Siya in shock.

"That means you are playing role of his sister." Richa said with wide eyes.

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