Dedicated to: All the lovely readers of this book throughout the years♥️

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Nia's POV

When I read that name on the collar i looked at the dog again. He was no more a tiny little bundle of fur that he was just a few months ago. He had grown into a big yet cute labrador.

I crouched down and hugged him. He licked my cheek in return making me chuckle.

He decided to enter the house so i let him inside but i couldn't see anyone yet.

How did the dog get here?

Soon my question was answered.

"You know Valentine who named you?"His voice stopped me in my tracks. Soon i met with a pair of eyes that looked at me angrily.

He was standing in the doorframe.

"This girl. And you know what she did?She left me and came to this city. She thought if she stayed away from me i would be alright. But what she doesn't understand is that i wouldn't want a life she isn't part of.  Tell her that i love her so much but if she ever leaves us again i might have to look for another Miss Tantrum but the only problem is there is no one quite like this girl."He said and closed the distance between us.

He cupped my face and gave me a kiss on forhead. Then he rested his head on mine."I have missed you so freaking much. I can't even bear to be apart from you for a single day Nia Subhash."

"Your leg. It's fine!"I said suddenly remembering his recent normal walk.

"That's all you could say in response. Here i am declaring my love for you and all you can think about is my leg."He said shaking his head.

"I know you think they are sexy but now is not the right time Nia."He joked earning a slap on shoulder from me.

He chuckled and continued."But since i love you so much i am gonna give you an update on it. It's healing. I am not supposed to stress on it too much though."

"Cricket is your love."I said suddenly breaking into a sob.

"No you are. I love you more than anything in this world. Cricket is my passion. You are my life. I wouldn't want to play again if it meant i was going to lose you forever sweetheart."He said wrapping his shoulder around me. He kissed my head and made me look at him by holding my chin up.

"And what have we decided about blaming one's self?"He asked me raising one eyebrow.

"That one shouldn't blame himself for the things he can't control."I mouthed those words like some obedient student.

"Good. You know why that Darsh did it. Because he wanted to take a revenge from me for putting him behind the bars. Even though it was for his own good. He targeted you because he knew i love you. So don't ever blame yourself for the reason i wouldn't play."He explained.

"My parents will be here any minute. Are you ready to meet them?"I asked nervously looking at the time.

"We talked already on a video call."He smirked.

"What?"I asked my jaw almost about to touch the floor in surprise.

"They were also included in this masterplan."He revealed with a smirk.

"You were planning and plotting with my parents behind my back."I accused him but then wrapped my hands around his shoulder. A small smile played on my lips.

"Ishq aur mushq mein sab jayaz hai."He quoted as usual messing up the words.

"Wo Ishq aur jung mein sab jayaz hota hai aisa hain.(It's everything is fair in love and war.)"I corrected.

"Oh! What's 'mushq' then?"He asked curiously.

"It means pimple."I answered with a chuckle.

"Gross!"He exclaimed.

"You purposely goof up songs, poems and phrases, don't you?"I said what i had realised a while ago.

"I love it when you correct me."He said watching me intently. Then he suddenly started inching closer towards my face. I closed my eyes as his breath fanned my face.

Suddenly Valentine nudged my leg. I shrieked breaking away from Aaruj's embrace.

"Bad timing Val."Aaruj commented earning a chuckle from me.

The dog kept nudging me so i crouched down and started petting him.

"What is this paper strapped around his tummy?"I asked as i noticed it.

"See for yourself."He replied with a mischievous smile.

I opened it and saw an admission form for twelfth class.

I pretended to look irritated but i was so happy from the inside."Ughh!!!!This form wouldn't leave me alone."

"I wouldn't either."He promised meeting my eyes.

I was going to leave this city again tomorrow. But this time i couldn't wait for tomorrow to come.

You know what i learned from my year in a new city.

I learned that our lives will never be perfect but you gotta take your chance at love even if it's your last option.

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A/N: And that was the last chapter of LITLO. Such an emotional ride this chapter was.

Ye epilogue likhna jaroori hai kya?;)

It will be up as soon as i write it.

Vote and comment guys.

I would love to hear what you think of this overall book.

I am also aware that there are tons of gramatical mistakes. When i re-read all the old chapters I cringed at some of the typos. But i won't be able to edit them for now. Thank you for bearing with them and brining them to my notice.♥️

*This story is not a fanfiction. I love Siddharth and Shraddha so i used them on the first cover i made which was so immature. My editing skills were non existent and they still kinda are. And then Someone got me beautiful covers so i decided to stick with them. Those covers have adorned the book for years. I would like to thank those lovely girls again.

Thank you Kiran and Vasudha for sending them.♥️

*Cast list: When i started writing LITLO cast list was a thing so decided to go with it hence mention of the stars in first few chapters. Just wanted to clear the air around it.

*I have another story called Rangrez and it's a love story too. It is also completed so if you liked my writing please check out that story as well. It would mean a lot.

-daydreamero9