Sidharth's POV :

"Layla, my coffee." I instruct through the intercom. Authority and responsibility snapped me straight as I study today's schedule.

Caffeine was one thing I really needed if I wanted to get through the day.

Hey, I love my work. Its just that a cup of coffee gives me energy and helps me tolerate a lot of shit.

I was going through the files that were kept on my table when my secretary Layla came with the morning coffee. She placed it on the table and took the files that I had finished.

Just as I finished the 4th file, my phone rang. One glance at the caller ID and I roll my eyes; one of the only people who will not think twice before disturbing me.

Kabir Khanna, one of my best friends. He is a journalist at 829 news channel. Stuck with me from my junior college, on football ground as well as commerce lecture rooms.

Having no choice, I picked up receiving the expected answer.

He taunted, "Sidharth Khurana, how long does it take you to pick up a call?"

"Good morning to you too. Its a working day, FYI, get up your lazy ass and go to your office. Otherwise, your boss will kick you out..."

He interrupts me by saying "What crawled up your ass and died? Everyday is working day for you, Sid, take a break, take a kitkat. Come on, its Saturday! So we want you to come with us and cheer up your workaholic ass!"

"Fine. I guess I need a break too. These reports need observations though, I'll finish them and join you guys." I roll my eyes as he groaned at the other side "Where do you want me to meet you?"

"In half an hour to E-square, we have booked tickets for a movie. Hurry up!" He rushed immediately.

"I'll be there." I noted and hung up.

I dig back into the file, satisfied at last, kept it aside and stretched before calling for Layla. She came in shortly and stood by the visitor's chairs, ready to take orders.

"Any meetings today?" I interrogated in usual business-is-business tone without looking up from my laptop which was currently getting loaded with emails yet to reply.

She was about to answer when I continued "Cancel them all for today and reschedule next week. I'll be busy, so don't disturb me unless its urgent. Got it?" I ordered and raised my eyes at her challengingly.

With a "Yes sir" she was gone.

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I parked my car in the basement and waited for an elevator. Reaching the floor, I stroll around searching for my friends and find all three of them near the 4th ticket booth which was closed.

Other than Kabir, I had another 2 that tagged along since then. My football mates, Karthik Verma and Abhishek Mehra. Both were from science, while Karthik went for Medical, Abhi chose Engineering. Only they know what pleasure they get from blood and computers respectively.

Kabir and Abhi were busy joking among themselves, latter leaned against the counter as he laughed along with former who stood beside him. Karthik though was busy on his phone, probably texting or... sexting his girlfriend.

Who knows how far have they gone? He was with her for what? 2 yrs?

Walking over, I slam my fist on Karthik's back and he swears making me grin.

"Yo man! How long will you forget your friends for a girlfriend?" I taunt him teasingly.

His girlfriend is lovely, I've met her for a grand total of 5 times. She is nice, no doubt but I'd still opt for flings as girls will be girls, never trusting anyone then why would we be loyal when they cheat on us?

Yes, I'll change my ways once I find someone worth it! Because there must be one made for me, who'd be like I've always wanted.

Sweet, soft-spoken ... feisty, bold.... basically, Angel and Devil in one body.

Like a butterfly, pretty to see but hard to catch.

Not for keeping my bed warm but giving my heart warmth.

Loving me back as much as I do, I don't mind less either because my love would balance the rest.

"...Backseat or couch?" Kabir asks snapping me back to reality.

"Couch" Karthik notes and when I ask for what, they look at me differently.

"Where would you rather get a bang on?" Abhi answers and I let my wheels work, roaming my eyes around to find a reasonable comeback.

"How about a wall?" my lips tug into a smirk as I speak which is mirrored by my friends almost immediately.

"Nice" Kabir smirks. When my eyes met Abhi's, he had them mocking me and I shrug in answer.

Once again, I let my eyes roam around vaguely listening to my friends go back to their gossips when I froze. My mind going blank and body straight as a statue, I can't help but stare at her.

I usually didn't respond like this when I see girls. Nope, my ego doesn't allow me. But her...

It was more suprising because I didn't even know her!

She looked different, not alien different, just different than 90% of girls I've seen. Her brown flowing hair pulled up in a high ponytail, for once I saw a girl without makeup and yes it impressed me instantly.

She walked past the pole in front of me carrying a popcorn cup, furiously typing into her phone.

For instance, I was jealous of the damn invention as she touched it skillfully then sliding it in the right front pocket of her skinny jeans.

Her long legs, damn!

Imagine how would they be wrapped around my hips when I kiss her plump lips while running my arms along her skin under me...

Stop! Screech! Halt! Stop getting allured by any random girl!

I immediately look away but it wasn't long when they find her again.

She smiled as she reached a group of girls and it made me feel something I haven't ever felt. My heart skipped a beat making it hard to inhale for a second before I take in a deep breath along with her exterior features.

Her smile made me want to trace her lips with mine, her eyes made me want to drown in their depths of truth- One could see right through the soul if she allows- the way she strokes her hair behind her ear made me want to do the same, the way she walked with grace and attitude resembling power I'm sure which she is full of.

She was beautiful and adorable and sexy and... just perfect.

I just stand still in my place admiring her, I didn't even realize I was smiling till my cheeks ache but neither do I stop nor do I take my eyes off her. Silently I run a hand through my hair, sliding it back into the pocket I dont take my gaze off her even for a second anticipating she would vanish in the intangible air if I blink even once.

Someone smacked me to get me to the damn reality.

It's so good out there, with her, talking, laughing, smiling every now and then, blushing at something I say or do, rolling her eyes cutely at my cheesy pickup lines.

Wait. What?

'Is that you thinking all such bullshit? Snap out of it Sid! You can't just feel such things for random strangers. Aren't you forgetting something important?' My conscience scolded.

I turned around to look who the hell it was, to pull me out of daydream.

Abhi! Should I thank or snap?

I decided neither as the other 2 were trying not to laugh.

"What is it?" I asked calmly.

"Bringing you back to earth, captain. Now tell me what masterpiece were you staring at?" He says looking around immediately trying to glance at my love interest.

'Hold on. Love interest?' My conscience mocked in disbelief.

I don't know how deep in shit I am! Yet, in any case, there is no way I am letting them know about her, especially not him! He might take her away and treat her crap, which I won't let it happen!

She will be mine! Only mine! I will treat her like a queen!

"No one, I was just thinking." I lied hiding behind my all-time savor expressionless mask.

"Okay cut it now, its time for our movie." Karthik said with a smirk.

Of course, my mind was playing tricks today, or was it my heart? They usually go along well.

Girls weren't my priority ever, except for one selfish reason, I admit it. I never really cared enough to give them that importance to affect me emotionally or change me, something I'd hardly do for anyone unimportant.

But seeing her, I felt like I found what I was looking for all my life. Feeling possessive over her, I could feel the bubble of care and respect building up inside me for that unknown girl.

I felt the need to be with her, to have her to myself, to love her, to give whatever she wishes for... maybe even my life.

'Damn it Sid! You are talking like a lovesick puppy! Just get over it and stop stalking her!' My conscience snapped.

I'm not stalking.

'You are! She doesn't seem like the girls who would let you stare at them how much ever you want. She might just slap you right across your face without asking for a reason.'

Sounds fun to me. At least I'll get to know which mud she is made up of and how much strength she carries. Is it as much as her beautiful eyes reflect?

'You are sick!' It snapped again and I dutifully ignored.

Taking a last glance at her before I look away, giving full attention to my best friends in front of me. We headed to the screen no.5.

Fate had planned something else for me today, it seemed.

We were comfortable in our seats when my eyes again landed on her once again, she sat 4 rows in front of ours yet I have a clear view of her from my seat.

The movie started carrying everyone with the humor. Even her. Yet I was here enjoying seeing her laugh.

She is so much more interesting.

I couldnt help but smile to myself again. Letting my imagination free as it pictures our time alone, just the two of us sitting in this theater, she watches the movie while I tease her by distracting her to get some attention for myself, we hold hands, her head rests on my shoulder while mine on hers.

Wait for it Sid. Even your time will come.

Time passes in a blink. During the interval, Abhi and Karthik go to get their fluids out while Kabir and I head to the counter to buy popcorn and some cold drinks.

I was standing in a line humming to myself while waiting for my turn when I felt something cold and frizzy on my hand.

Coke !!

Who the hell ?!?!?!?.

I was about to burst out on the person, fortunately didn't because it was her messiness.

I couldn't help but stare at her, astonished by her clumsiness then I saw her lips moving which means she is talking to me. I have to listen.

She was apologizing.

Her voice... so melodic, so soft, so sweet, like a drug, wanting to have more.

"It's okay, I'm fine." Were the only words I could come up with.

"Here." She offered me a tissue with hopes.

I took it.

When her skin brushed against mine for a brief moment, I snapped to attention unconsciously. It felt so right like a supportive loved one that believes in you no matter what.

'That just doesn't make sense.' My conscience reminded.

I came back to my senses as she went back with her friend. The counter boy handed me popcorn cones which allowed Kabir and I to head back to our screen.

'Damn it Sid you just met her, stop searching around for her again!' It scolded again making me think.

What is happening to me? Why does a girl come out of nowhere and catches my interest in such a way that I'm not able to change the damn topic in my mind?

All I think is about her being mine! Why?

The movie ended in an hour and we left the theater. Though I was away from her... she was never off my mind.

Untill evening we did some sightseeing to our favorite places from college days then ended up in a club at last.

I think I had too many drinks, is that why I'm seeing her everywhere?

How can she be here?

'Come on Sid get a grip on yourself! Stop acting like a lovestruck lost puppy!'

For the record, the drinks didn't help much either. At least I was away from her, gazing at her moves as she flexes her curvy body to dance on the particular song.

It made me excited, to get my hands around her as she swayed her hips in a sexy way. If I didn't know any better I would have assumed her to seduce me.

From the corner of my eye, I see Karthik dancing with his girlfriend. Oh well, he really likes her, but it triggered something in me when he danced along with 'her' too.

Or were they just talking?

I throw cold glares towards him, he doesn't notice. Wondering if it's a good thing or bad, makes my head ache.

Uh, I don't know! I'm just skipping all this and going home.

I make my way through the crowd of dancing and stinking with sweat and alcohol humans when someone crashes against me. As soon as I feel a petty form of a girl I try to help her catch herself. When I hold her at a arm's distance to look at her...

I gasp. Breathe Sid!

I try to help her as she seems a little high and in a haze. Or was it me?

She apologizes and tries to move out of my grip yet her eyes are locked with mine. I immediately feel the urge to loosen my grip so she can go.

I do and she steps back, turning on her heels she walks back to her group with attitude.

Attitude huh?

As always I'm looking at her go with a smirk. Just in time when she is about to step in the crowd, out of my line of sight she turns to me and smiles.

That smile! That smile made my heart stop and beat fast, just in a single go.

'I will meet her again.' I promised myself 'If not fate, then I'll find her myself. Well when we are in a better condition than high.'

A/N :

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