Hey my lovely readers

How are you all? I know I am late but believe me, holiday shutdown has made me lazy.

After a long time I am getting holidays and I am actually lazying around.

I had planned to update some extra chapters but seems I can't do that because, well I am lazy (hehe)

Anyways I still didn't receive much comments on the last chapter as for freshers party, which I had been planning for this book even before I started writing it, I didn't receive much comments because, well let's face it, a college life without freshers and farewell is incomplete.

That is why I thought of including freshers party in the novel, coz personally, I enjoyed my freshers and farewell party a lot (of course, without the romantic drama, wink wink)

So, let's get started.

Akash's POV

I just couldn't believe my eyes, my Siya, she looks like an angel. I'll have to keep her away from all the men today because, I know that many people are dire to get her attention, from juniors to seniors, not only from our branch but from other branches as well.

Only god knows how my hands itch to rip their heads off their body who even think about my Siya in a wrong way.

I've heard from many of my friends that boys do get possessive for their girlfriends but I don't mind being her bodyguard tonight, I can't stand anyone eyeraping her. I swear, if I find anyone doing it today, I'll rip off their eyes.

"You look gorgeous baby" I whisper in her ears.

"Thank you" she says shyly and looks down.

God, she's going to be death of me.

"Where are the two monkeys?" I asked Mohit, when I saw him looking at us, with some unknown emotions in his eyes.

I immediately followed his line of sight and saw him looking at...Siya?

He was so caught up in his thoughts that he didn't even listen to me.

I immediately went to him and shook him by his shoulders.

"Hey...you fine?" I asked.

I saw Siya shifting from one leg to another, clearly showing that she is getting uncomfortable by his gaze.

"Hey I am fine" he said, tearing his gaze from Siya and looking at me.

Does he have any feelings for Siya?

"Come, let's search for the monkeys, then we'll move to the hall" I said and dragged him along with me, with Siya following us.

"Hey monkeys, come otherwise we'll be late" I said to both Kriti and Sid when I saw them and then we moved to the hall.

"Wow....it's so beautiful" Siya said.

"You like it?" I asked, unsure if she liked it or not.

"Of course, the arrangements had to be good, after all you supervise them" she said.

"Just wait till our first night, the arrangements will be much more splendid" I whispered in her ears.

She blushed a little and I instantly loved the color on her cheeks.

"Well the arrangements are actually good" Mohit said, indicating clearly that he is impressed with the arrangements.

"I am glad you like it" I said.

I made them sit on their respective seats and waited for others to take their seats.

Once I made sure that all the professors of our branch and HOD are present, I then started with the party.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, professors and HOD. Hope you all are impressed with the arrangements we final year students made for you all. Even if you aren't, you don't have a choice to go back, because you all are stuck here till the party is over, but I promise, you won't regret being here. So let's start with the party" I concluded and everyone cheered and hooted for me.

I could see smiling at me brightly and blushing slightly.

"Let's start with the games first. Well everybody is well aware of paper dance, right? So, for better understanding and mingling of seniors and juniors, we've 4 bowls here. The first 2 bowls are for 1st years, seperated by boys and girls and the rest 2 bowls are for 4th year. So, we'll pair them according to chits and then we'll start with the paper dance" I announced through the microphone.

Well I couldn't let Siya dance with anybody else, so I already knew which 2 chits to select for Siya and me. Perks of being president.

"Kriti and Sid" I announced opening the last few chits left from the bowl.

"Siya and..." my eyes came out of socket. How is this possible?

"Mohit" I looked at Mohit, shocked.

Mohits' POV

I was shocked to hear my name with Siya. I mean, I don't even know why my name was written on the chit, when I am not even a student of this college anymore.

But I was thankful to god anyways, I could spend some time with Siya, the time I was desperately waiting for.

I outstretched my hands for her. She hesitantly placed her hands in mine and I took her to the dance floor.

I could sense that this was making her uncomfortable.

"Relax" I whispered in her ears and saw her visibly relaxing.

The song started and we were given papers to stand on.

I took her right hand in my left hand and kept her left hand on my right shoulder.

The song started to play and we started to dance.

"I hope you are comfortable" I asked her, trying to initiate a conversation.

"Yes I am, thank you for asking" she said shyly.

"So, you enjoying college here?" I asked.

"Yes, I am, actually I am enjoying a lot" she said, looking towards Akash.

When I looked at him, I also saw him looking in our direction with fists clenched and unknown emotions in his eyes, almost like he was angry.

Is there something going on between them?

"You like him, don't you?" I asked her, turning her face to me by keeping my index finger under her chin.

She was shocked to hear it and was avoiding any eye contact with me.

It means I am rights. She likes him.

"No, no, there's nothing like that" she said without making eye contact with me.

"Okay" I said.

May be she's right and I am just imagining things.

That's fine, as long as she is saying that there's nothing between them, I don't need to worry about it.

I am just waiting for the right time to approach her and I think, today is the day.

"Okay boys and girls, now fold your paper" the host said and we stepped out of the paper and folded it to half.

"Come" I said and took her hands in mine and this time, she didn't shy away.

"So Siya, what do you think about me" I asked, whispering in her ears.

I could see her shivering when my mouth were close, very close to her ears.

Do I have some effect on her?

"Wh...what do you mean?" she asked me.

"I mean, what do you think of me as a person, as an individual" I asked.

"You are a very caring, family oriented person" she said, with a smile after thinking for sometime.

"So, you like these qualities about me?" I asked.

"Of course, the way you treat Kriti, like she is your daughter" she said, looking at Kriti who was as usual busy in bickering with Sid.

I just chuckled, looking at her, she is still a kid.

"This is the best quality about you" she said, looking at me.

"Okay...and any other quality that you like about me?" I asked.

She was a bit taken aback by my question but then composed herself and visibly relaxed.

"The best thing about you is that you are very much family oriented" she said.

"Is it?" I asked with amusement in my eyes.

She just nodded and gave me her one of the best charming smile.

She is going to be the death of me.

"How do you know about it?" I asked.

"A person, who's so much caring for his sister and considers her his daughter, is no doubt a family man and could go to any extent to just make someone close to him very happy" she said.

I was surprised and amazed at the same time by her answer.

"You know, for your age, I am impressed that you are quite mature and observant" I said.

"Thank you for the compliment" she said, blushing with a tint of pink on her cheeks.

"You know, you are blushing" I said.

She made an 'O' shape and immediately shook her head.

"Yes you are, young lady" I said, teasing her.

"No, I am not" she said.

"Believe me, yes you are" I said.

"No I am not" she said with a smile on her lips.

"You know you are looking gorgeous today" I said.

"You don't look bad your self" she said, with the same charming smile.

I then just noticed some strand of her hair falling on her face.

I Immediately tugged the strand of hair behind her ear.

She shuddered under my touch and immediately tried to back away but I won't let her go.

I immediately tightened my hold on her waist and said "Shhh...relax, just enjoy" I said.

As if on cue, the host then announced " Great going guys, just 2 more rounds and then we'll have winner for this game. Now please fold the paper and then we'll start the next round" she said.

I folded the paper and took Siya's hands in mine.

"I think we won't be able to stand on the same paper. Let's quit" she said.

"Not so soon, you should know Siya, I never quit" I said and took her hands in mine and with a force, pulled her towards me such that she landed directly on my hard chest.

Her soft bosoms on my chest, were creating havoc in my body. God this girl is driving me crazy.

She just put her hands on my chest to create distance between us, which I actually didn't want but, I also have to think about her comfort.

"Stand on my feet" I said to her.

She was shocked for a moment but composed herself after sometime and said "no no...it really isn't necessary" she said.

"Come on Siya, I know you want to win this game" I said, trying to convince her.

"That doesn't mean, I'll step on your feet, that's bad manners" she said.

I was amused at her respsonse.

"Why do you think that it is bad manners?" I asked her.

"Because I've always been taught that we shouldn't step on anybody's feet. It is considered as disrespecting" she said.

I smiled with amusement.

Oh god, this girl is so naive.

I immediately took her hands in mine and held her waist with both my hands and whispered in her ears.

"You don't know Siya, even if you step and crush my heart, it'll not be disrespecting, I'll gladly accept it" I said huskily in her ears.

"Now come on step on my feet before the song starts" I said.

She looked a little hesitant but nevertheless came out of her heels and stood on my feet.

"Perfect" I said.

"Huh" she asked confused.

"Nothing, just you standing on my feet, it's perfect" I said.

"I hope I am not heavy. If anytime you feel I am heavy, please tell me, I'll step down" she said, looking in my eyes.

"I'll never let you step down" I said.

"But what if I am a burden to you" she asked.

"Believe me Siya, you can never be a burden on me. I'll gladly carry you my whole life" I said. looking in her eyes but instantly regretted it. I know I was blinded by my emotions and wanted her but then, I also know that if my express feelings, I'll scare her away which I can't afford right now.

She paused for few seconds and then looked in my eyes and asked "what do you mean?"

"Okay guys only 2 pairs are left now. Akash-Dhriti and Mohit-Siya. Please fold the paper now and all the vey best for the last round of this game" the host announced.

I took a breath of relief as she got diverted and I didn't have to answer her question, yet.

I folded the paper and took her hands in mine.

She looked a bit confused but gave her hands to me anyways.

"You know I work out regularly in gym, so, I think I can easily lift you up" saying this I took her hands in mine and lifted her in my arms.

She is so light.

She squealed a little and wrapped her hands in my neck in an instant to support and steady herself, gaining a lot of attention.

We could hear a lot of hooting in our background and I was actually enjoying it.

From the corner of my eyes, I could see Akash fuming in anger and his fists were clenched like he would pounce on me anytime.

Even then I didn't loose my hold on Siya.

"Hey Siya, just relax, it's just a dance" I said.

"But I think it is a little over the board. We should stop" she said hesitantly, looking in my eyes.

"Come on Siya, it is just a matter of few minutes, then I'll put you down" I said, she looked at Akash for a few seconds and I saw him leaving the dance floor, fuming in anger.

"Oh my god, that was so so close, only if Akash wouldn't have left the floor, I am sure it was a very close call. Anyways, the winners are Siya and Mohit" the host announced and I could hear whistles and hooting from my back.

I placed her on her feet and she slipped her heels on her feet.

I could see she was struggling with closing the straps of her heels.

So I just did what came to my mind.

I bent on my one knee and took her feet and kept it on my knees so that I could tied the strap of her heels.

She immediately tried to back out but I didn't let her as I tightened my hold on her feet.

"Stay still" I said a little authoritatively and she obliged. When I looked at her, she was a little shocked.

From my back, I could hear lot of 'Awww's' and hooting.

I buckled her strap and kept her feet on the floor.

"Come let's go on the stage" I said and kept my right hand on her tiny waist.

She wanted to come out of my hold, I think but I didn't let her. I didn't want her to go, not now, not ever.

I think she wanted to go out as I could see her occasionally glancing at the exit door.

"Siya, where are you lost?" I asked her and she immediately looked at me.

"I...I think I should go" she said, still glancing at the door.

"No Siya, I think we should go the stage. They are calling us" I said.

She looked a little hesitant but obliged.

"Oh my god, you both looked so hot together and the dance was so so sensuous. Would you mind telling us if something is going on between the two of you" the host asked once the hooting died down.

I took the microphone in my hand and asked her " What do you all think" I said.

"Well by the looks you gave her, I certainly think that there's something going on between the two of you" she said.

I just smiled to myself which didn't go unnoticed by many of them and they immediately started hooting again.

"What do you've to say about it Siya?" she asked.

She was still looking at the door and was probably waiting for someone.

"Siya" I said and she looked at us.

"Huh" she said.

"I..I am sorry I wasn't paying attention. What is it that you were asking?" she asked.

"I was asking, is there something going on between the two of you?" the host asked.

"No no...there's nothing going on between the two of us" she said, looking at me.

Well I know she is saying the truth but even then it hurts. I want her to be mine and today when I saw Siya and Akash looking at each other like there's no tomorrow, I couldn't let this chance slip out of my hand.

I was waiting for the right time to approach her and I thought today was the best day.

As if luck was on my side today, we both were paired together and I couldn't keep my emotions to myself today.

"Oh come on...the chemistry that we saw between the two of you on the floor today, I am sure there's something going on" the host said again.

"No...believe me there's nothing going on" she said, with a sly smile.

"We are just friends" she added.

"Well, let me tell you Siya, many love stories start with friendship, If you are in denial or something, I think you should consider your feelings" she said with a teasing smile.

"Believe me, there's nothing going on between the two of us" she said, looking at me.

"And can never be" she said under her breath, not for everyone to hear but I heard it.

This broke my heart. Doesn't she like me?

"Okay okay....as you say. I am not going to say anything but guys, give a big round of applause to our winners" the host said.

With this hooting started again.

We were given with our gifts and when we stepped down the dice, I saw Siya rush towards the exit door and Kriti immediately following her. What happened?

Author's POV

Siya Immediately rushed out of the door.

"Siya...wait" Kriti said.

She halted in her steps.

"Where are you going?" she said.

"I don't know where Akash is. He is so angry at me. I am going to find him" Siya said.

"I know he's angry, that's why I came here to help you" Kriti said.

Suddenly they both saw Sid going somewhere. They both exchanged looks and decided to follow him.

They saw him going to a room in the same hotel.

"I didn't know they booked a room here" Siya said.

"Seriously girl, don't you know?" Kriti said.

"What?" Siya asked confused.

"This chain of hotel is owned by Aman Sharma" Kriti said.

Siya's eyes went wide.

"So practically, Akash is the owner of this hotel" Siya said.

"Yes girl, you do know that he and his dad are billionaires, right?" Kriti said, voicing her thoughts.

"Yes, I know, but owning chain of hotels, I never knew about it" Siya said.

"Now is not the time to discuss what your future husband owns, we need to pacify him" Kriti said.

"Oh yes, you are right" Siya said and when she was about to enter the room, she heard faint sound coming out of the room.

"Come on man, what are you doing. Today is the first day you are supposed to be featured in media and newspaper. You know, uncle has been waiting for this day for so long" Sid was trying to convince him.

"Huh...introduction to this world...my ass" he said and gulped his drink down in a go and poured another peg for himself.

"No man, I am not going to let you have another drink. You know that you need to feature today and address the media for the first time, not only as the president, but also as Aman Sharma's son. Your parents have always kept you out of media and he has very high expectations from you today. Don't let it get ruin just because of a dance" Sid said, snatching Akash's glass.

"Just a dance?" Akash scoffed. "You think what Mohit was doing was just a dance?" Akash said slowly.

"Tell me Sid, you really think it was just a dance?" he growled loudly and threw the whisky bottle on the floor, making me and Kriti flinch.

"Are you blind or you just want to pretend that you don't understand that Mohit has feelings for my Siya?" he said, holding his collar.

"Any blind person can see and understand that he is in love with her, the way he was looking at her and the way he was holding her as if she is a fragile doll, not to forget, he also buckled her heels, in front of everyone" he said.

"How do you know?" Sid asked shocked.

Akash scoffed and said "You see the television here, I asked a security staff to connect the CCTV footage of the hall so that I could see what's happening in the hall, even when I was not there."

"Why did you leave the hall?" Sid asked.

"I knew if I would've stayed even for a minute more, I wouldn't have taken much time to claim Siya as mine in front of everybody and she clearly asked me to keep our relationship under wraps as she doesn't want any unwanted attention. So I thought, leaving hall was the best thing I could do. I can do anything for her happiness. You know Sid, she is so naive and sweet. Any other girl in place of her would've asked for date, gifts and what not but my Siya, she just