♡Yuwakshi's POV

Mumma suddenly said “Agar tum logo ka aankhon ka nasha gulabi ho gaya ho toh chale?”

Yawrr I told na mumma nahi chodegi abh mujhe.

I quickly muttered “Let me just grab my powerbank just in case.”

And I vanished away like my peace used to vanish during my exams.

I quickly went inside and reapplied my perfume and quickly reached the main door and we were going through auto and obviously MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY will be channelled and we quickly sat and the mums and I was busying yapping meanwhile he was shooting through his digital camera and guess what I had the same one I just didn't bought it anyways.

I took out my phone and the wind and the sunlight was perfectly hitting at my face and i was channeling my INNER NAINA TALWAR and even mumma was clicking my pictures and I wanted to get my THE PICTURE clicked and only one option was left because only from his side the angle would be perfect but I thought yeh voldemort pic click kr dega??

Waise to obviously mana nahi karega and i hesitated and placed my digicam in front of his face literally HIS FACE and he raised an eyebrow and i batted my lashes and he instantly understood my influencer energy and finally was clicking my pictures and some shot candid videos of the mums and also himself.

I was just glaring at him while he was clicking his picture from my digicam instead of clicking mine and he saw my facial expression and just chuckled and clicked a picture and damn it was really good.

HOW???

Anyways we reached Bada bazaar and started exploring the market and god it was so surreal, beautiful, nostalgic and I was now walking with Asmita aunty and mumma was walking with him.

I entered a diary shop and saw the collection; it was heaven for a silent writer like me and I even bought 4 diaries.

FREAKING FOUR??

One for me, another one for Myra, one for Krish and one for Papaji and then I glanced at a diary and it was blue-ish and it was small and I bought it just in case..

And then we did some shopping and were walking forward and just then boom they vanished.

I tried calling, he tried calling no answer.

OF COURSE MERI LIFE MAIN DIKKAT NA HO AISA TOH HO HI NAHI SAKTA

I just muttered “Mil jayenge dono I think they planned this “lost and found” thing conspiracy”

He just nodded and soon we were walking together and I held a bag with my other hand because the other one had crepe bandage.

He quickly matched my speed and effortlessly took the bag in his hands. I said annoyingly “Kya hai, utha lungi main wapas karo”

“Nahi kara toh??”

And all I could do was stare at him annoyingly and him being the most nonchalant aadmi to ever exist walked forward unbothered like he didn't just show chivalry to his rival.

Now we were both walking and I was vlogging too and soon we reached the end of market but I was a bit hungry so I asked “Golgappe??”

“Really?? Chalo..”

Itni jaldi convinced kaise ho gaya yeh??

We reached the panipuri stall and I managed to eat it with my other hand but he was holding the cup for me without any taunts.

I bet something is there in Udaipur’s air and we also had aloo chaat and for the last time i finally called my mumma praying ki hum sab alag naa ho gaye ho and maybe I am stuck with his bhondu (young chico) gentleman

She finally picked up and acted so nonchalant and spoke “We have come back to the airbnb, we both are fine, don't worry and you both enjoy” and

Before I could even say anything the call ended and my eyes twitched and he was just holding back his laughter looking like he literally manifested this and I was shocked to see slight smile on his face but deliberately ignoring him I announced “We are going to cafe to have dinner and we will get food packed for them either I will make them my world famous maggie..”

He sighed “Fine but are you sure your wrist is not in the best condition.”

My face beamed with a smile “I am fine voldemort let's go!!”

We were walking towards the auto stand and the weather was perfect like before rain. It was windy, and the cold air was touching our faces and it was soothing and I quickly tied my hair in a messy bun and we sat in auto and were heading towards the cafe i hunted just 10 mins before and i glanced at him and he was legit grinning like men in love.

I was curious but why did it bothered me and when suddenly his phone rang and he picked it up within a second and now was smiling and talking meanwhile I just rolled my eyes and my gaze lingered on the roads and the aesthetics of Udaipur; it's ethereal, breathtaking but my mind was still on that thing; who got him smiling like that but wait why do i care why does it bother to me anyways.

Who is he to me rather than a rival and a family friend?

I sighed and soon we reached the cafe.

He was still talking, he opened the door for me and we both stepped inside and god the cafe was soo beautiful, breathtaking like straight out of an Indian aesthetic pinterest board.

Soon, we both sat near the lake view

Guess what he was still smiling and talking.

Like really?? Ignoring me, well do it and see what I do.

I ordered a Margherita Pizza and a cold coffee for me and for him nothing because I don't know what he eats and he has a mouth to talk so he can also use that to order his food.

I took out my phone and edited some of my drafts and saw 4+ messages from Myra spilling tea and gossip.

After what felt like an eternity, he kept his phone aside and said “Kya hua?”

I deliberately ignored him and he was amused by the silence from me instead of some witty remarks because I never leave a chance to taunt.

He cleared his throat “Accha what did we order?”

We??

No sir you talk to whoever you were talking to and ignore me.

I slide the menu card towards him without even glancing at him and his expressions falter understanding that this went too far without even realising. He ordered just a coffee because he knew I won't be able to eat this massive whole large pizza.

♡Author's POV

Yug was planning how to be saved from Yuwakshi’s anger.

Soon, the order arrived and Yuwakshi was staring at the table like she could burn holes in it. She suddenly stood abruptly and mumbled “I will be back I am going to the washroom” and he just nodded and his eyes didn't leave her retreating figure until it was out of his sight and he shook his head and divided the slices.

Meanwhile in the washroom, Yuwakshi felt a very weird sensation like a weird anxiety and Deja vu but she internally spoke some affirmations and went outside and sat and glared at him like he literally stole her lipgloss.

He was just going to eat when he saw her arms crossed over her chest and she was glancing out at the lake view and said “Yuwi accha I am sorry I should've not ignored you. Now eat something. Waise bhi allergy trigger ho gayi na problem ho jayegi.”

Yuwakshi processed his words and

FUCK.

He still remembers about her allergy.

She finally looked or more like glared at him and he made a very annoyingly calm face and mouthed “Sorry” again and Yuwakshi ignored him but a small smile was tugging at her mouth and both ate in silence and soon it was time for the bill.

Without even letting her do anything he made the payment and said “Can this be a compensation for my stupidity?” and Yuwakshi just shook her head in disapproval and he sighed.

Grabbing the bags they stepped outside and it was now drizzling and Yuwakshi had loved the rain but not the thunderstorms but thankfully it was just raining and Yuwakshi’s bag was being held by him while she was filming with her digicam.

The rain got a bit heavier and it was perfect for her. This is all she ever wanted on a trip like this and their airbnb was a 20 min walk and Yug didn't say anything because he knew in this weather she is definitely gonna live in the moment; he still knows.

They reached an area with all greenery and it was too silent when Yuwakshi threw her arms out in the air and was now smiling and twirled alone and Yug saw her.

♡Yug's POV

God she is looking like the dream I never want to stop dreaming about.

She doesn't know it but even today her smile can make my day even after all these years of distance and guilt.

I just stood there watching her feeling genuinely free, alive and happy. I never wanted her to be sad, hurt because of anyone not even me but…

Anyways.

I took out my phone and clicked a picture of her and it was perfect, like her.

⁠♡Author's POV

Yuwakshi was too happy to notice anything and then she turned back to see him and she saw pure admiration on his face.

And then she walked towards him and asked “Kya hua mujhe ghoor kyo rahe ho?”

He muttered under his breath “Ab itni sundar lagogi toh kya yaha par baithkar padhu?”

She replied “Kya bole mhh?”

“Kuch nahi”

“Accha okay”

“Wait kya okay??”

“Kya sab thik hi toh hai Yug haina??”

He stared at her and just nodded and said “Let's get going warna cold ho jayega”

And she didn't argue and just nodded and started walking and she shivered for just a millisecond and he instantly frowned “Kaha tha na itni careless ho..” and was fussing over her like a Mom of 2 kids..

He gave her the bag to hold and she took it and suddenly he started unbuttoning his shirt button and Yuwakshi eyes widened and she quickly clamped her palm over her eyes and stuttered

“Yeh- pagal ho gaye ho kya jyada hero ban na hai kya?”

He looked at her and said “I am wearing a tee under this okay wear it maybe it would help just abit.” And he handed his shirt to her.

Yuwakshi hesitated but then she sneezed and took the shirt and wore it but kept the buttons open.

Fashion even in bad health is her motive.

Yug took the bag from her and Yuwakshi was walking a few steps ahead of him and Yug sneakingly took out his phone to capture her picture and he was successful in taking the picture.

RIVALS.

He jogged up to match her speed and soon reached the airbnb and the mums were sitting near the coffee table area like they were manifesting all this and Yuwakshi quickly handed his shirt back to him and said “Thank you” and went inside and the mums coughed a little to hard and Asmita sang “Tum se hi din hota hai” just to to tease both of them.

All Yuwakshi could do was internally cry and she quickly took shower and went to the coffee table area and greeted both of them and we exchanged pictures in the group Reunion and Rivalry⭐

This was named by none other than the beloved ladies of our hearts.

She asked them “Aap dono ne kuch khaya kya??”

Asmita spoke “Not yet wait Yannu make Maggie I heard that it's the one of the most tastiest thing you make”

Yuwakshi grinned while already heading towards the kitchen and she had also bought a small bluetooth speaker and in the kitchen she prepared Maggie while preparing cold coffee too for 4 of them.

All of the ATP was consumed by dancing and enjoying the rain and for him maybe he would we hungry she thought and she was vibing along with the mums who were just a few steps away and her playlist played-

TUM SE HI.

♡Yuwakshi's POV

Even Spotify loves to play with me and it was peak embarrassment because just half an hour ago Aunty teased us with this song.

Just then he stepped out of his room and his hair was messy; maybe he slept for some time.

The songs kept changing and the maggie was slowly being cooked while Yug was busy chatting with mumma.

I drank my cold coffee because I was feeling too sleepy but I couldn't miss my coffee and i served them Maggie while almost burning my hand and thankfully my wrist was fine so I had removed my crepe bandage and I was just going to my room aunty spoke “Beta come sit with us”

I replied “I am so sorry aunty but I want to sleep for an hour it's currently 8pm i will be back here after sleeping at 9pm i promise”

They nodded and I went towards my room and meri haddiyan were legit doing kirtan so I took my multivitamins and laid on my bed and eventually slept.

I woke up and glanced at my phone.

It was 3:00 AM.

WOW.

I felt something wrong; not on the trip no, no.

PERIODS.

I quickly went and applied a pad and god it was paining immensely and I was literally groaning every 2 mins and also cherry on top was my health has not been the best since 3-4 weeks.

But do I care?

No.

Aadat ho gayi hai.

I stood up and wore my specs and went towards the kitchen and then I made myself coffee.

Mid process someone coughed and sat on the chair of the coffee table.

I was literally thinking about ghosts in Udaipur. Like what a memory.

I turned around and saw him and his head was down resting on the table. His brows were furrowed.

I cleared my throat.

No response.

Again I did; this time my forcefully and finally he opened his one eye and asked “Kya hua?”

“Kuch nahi waise tumhe kya ho gaya?”

“Headache..”

I thought that I should offer him coffee??

Itni bhi buri nahi hu main bas logo ki lagati hu woh baat alag hai.

I finally asked “Coffee??”

There was a pause before he showed thumbs up sign and I instantly understood it wasn't a minor headache because I remembered in school when he used to speak only 2-3 words and ended the conversation, his head is literally like someone banging it with a hammer.

I still remember.

And I prepared more coffee and then went to my room and came back with chocolate chip cookies.

I love them.

And also….

I kept the mugs at table along with the cookies and tapped on his shoulder and he looked up and muttered “Thank you..” and I just smiled a bit because my own stomach was crying with pain.

I sat opposite him and his head was still down and I asked “Bahut jyada pain hai kya?”

“Nahi mild hai I will be okay by the morning.”

“Okay.”

I began to drink and it was so hot I ended up burning my tongue and quickly kept the mug back and was now blowing air from my mouth ki kuch toh aaram mile but nahi.

Gradually, the burn was now forgotten because the cramps were back with a bang and when I say bang samajh jao.

He finally began to drink the coffee and ate the cookies and the corner of his mouth curved upwards for a second.

Meanwhile, I was rubbing slow circles on my abdomen to ease the pain. Nothing was working and I drank my coffee and ate only a single cookie and then washed the utensils that were dirty and the airbnb was quiet.

The airbnb had 3 rooms so I took one, he took one and the mums decided to stay together.

I sat back and my head was propped on my elbow and I was looking at a blank spot again zoning out thinking about my birthday and those things…..

I didn't realise when my hands started to shiver and my vision was a bit hazy.

⁠♡Yug's POV

I looked at her.

She was shivering and was about to cry.

I realised…

It's Udaipur and she had the best and the worst memories here..

My heart ached seeing the Baddie Yuwakshi becoming a saddie and I hated whenever she cried even though after all these years I don't want a single tear coming down from her eye.

I hated how I could not help her because things had changed but still I have humanity and keeping my ego aside and went to sit beside her and my hands were protesting.

I wanted to reach her out but no I could not.

I asked “What's wrong?”

She quickly wiped away her tears and passed a weak smile and said “Kuch nahi mujhe kya hoga.”

“Verma don't you think I am a dumbo. I know it's hard for you but sharing it with me even though we are enemies wouldn't make you small. Main kitni baar bolu you don't always have to be strong, even the strongest one needs a break and don't think that you will smile at me after crying and I will let it go..”

She was silent and was listening to me attentively and her hands were still shivering.

I finally lost my ounce of that 1 percent self control and held her hand while drawing small circles.

And her hands felt the same as they used to be.

Like when she used to slap me playfully and high-fived when we defeated the other section.

Eventually she calmed down and took deep breaths.

When I was finally convinced she was okay I let go of her hand and passed

her a smile and walked towards my room and paused at my door and glanced back at her to see her going inside her room and i went inside

I laid back and finally slept…

TO BE CONTINUED

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-Yuwi