As They Enter The Cab. The Driver Asks The OTP Code from the App of the user to start the trip. Riya gives him the OTP.. Raj is sitting on the front seat with the driver. And Siya and Riya are on the backseat. As Ride Goes Ahead everyone is quite until Raj Makes A Word and Breaks The Long silence. And Says. It was a very very fun hangout tonight but I couldn't see your performance Siya he said. And then turns his face to the backseat. Siya shy but confidently said Oh If I had been on the stage. I must have won the competition but I guess it was your lucky day tonight so you won. Well I'm happy for you. Raj then laughs loudly. Siya angry asks what’s there to laugh about? Raj reply laughing nothing it's nothing. But anyway he then aska Riya. How did you enjoyed your first dayout with us? Your future colleagues and yes your Boss Siya. He said again teasing clearly. But Riya replies in a good manner and said It's was quite fun and good change for me on this trip. I enjoyed something after a long time. Then Raj Says. Then we Must do these trips often. Riya says indeed! Siya says but We have so much work. We cannot do this so often.. Raj said that's true but life is also about enjoying. Not just working your life off completely. I think.. He then continuous Family Friends,Job And Love Or relationship whatever you like call it all are part of it. Just when Raj says the last word. Riya is Sad and Siya Turns Her Face Away. Raj confused if he said anything wrong? He turns back and says. Anything wrong? I said? Riya replies nothing go ahead. So then Raj tries to ask something but Just Then A Big Speedbreaker touch the Car And it's jumps a little. Because of The Force of the speedbreaker. Riya is pushed ahead Abit. And Raj Who’s Face was Turned throughout Riya’s Face while talking. they kinda Come Close Very Close to There Faces and There Eyes Meet for a moment before Riya and Raj both pullback and settle themselves. They both unable to speak but then Riya asks. What’s was that you where asking? Before the speedbreaker. Raj then unable to say. He says. Huh I was saying something he gets shy but then finally speaks huh I was asking Siya something. Siya then speak What? Raj replies. How much work does Riya and Dhruv gonna have then just curious about what they bring to the table! I mean brand manager is not easy post I guess? Then Siya said laughing alittle. Do you even know what is a brand manager? She says. Raj then replies alittle bit but it must be important post? Right? Siya and Riya both start laughing. Siya then says you are making a joke of yourself. Then Raj replies that’s fine least it’s in front of two girls. He said laughing but please don't tell anyone he then said. Then Ride continuous to the destination. Before Siya Makes a word. So Raj did you learning acting or something from age 5? Or your family has filmi background? You did really good in acting. And I think the same way you can act in the office to fool anyone. She said teasingly to Raj. Riya does understands what's happening Between them. She has seen this before and Raj even told her but she doesn't understand why are they fighting like kids? Anyways Raj Replies to Siya Nah im just good myself but people who need to act are people who don't work. Or are afraid of something. Hearing this Siya gets angry but controls herself then conversation ends. Siya's home is quite close but just before that. Riya initiates a conversation. That how has been experience working at this company she asks from both Raj and Siya. Siya replies first and positively. That's it been great and everyone of the top director board are very good. In the firm. As well as The Big Belly Boss. But Raj Replies in mixture. He said the atmosphere And the work culture are great but overall there’s alot of competition in company which kinda makes It exciting but it's also tiring. For you. At times. But I guess that’s the life of working in a big company in a big city like Mumbai. Isn't it? Riya says Yes. And Raj Completes the sentence that The Bosses are indeed good. Sometimes they could be hard to handle but they are quite good. The enjoyment keeps us here going every year. So yeah you will get used to it and enjoy it too besides. You also don’t have much of competition in post you are working he says this in a good way. Riya Yeah. I shall enjoy it! Then everyone goes quite for awhile. Then Siya’s Home comes she leaves the Car. Saying Good Night to everyone. They return the good night wishes to her and she leaves. Then The Journey continues. Then So Raj's joins Riya at the backseat. She's is bit shocked but she doesn't say anything. Raj says finally a real conversation can begin! He said. Riya then said what do you mean? By Real conversation? Ain't we having a real one by now? Raj Replies Yes we did have indeed but When there was Siya I couldn't say anything and everything now that she is gone we can talk about anything!. Riya then said and her eyes go big. And she said. Anything? What do you mean by that?. Raj then replies look I don’t understand why you always think me? Of some lowly dude. You think I'm trying do something? Riya says no! But you always talking like that. Before Riya could say anything Raj cuts her off. And said. No I was talking about how we won! It's was so good! He said. And then Riya said oh that! Yes it was fun. She tries to forget what happened at the final round but yeah it's kinda stuck within her head. He then asks how was my words at last? Riya even more broken now but she knows she can't show it infront of him. So she hides her pain and said YES IT WAS GREAT!! I really liked it just like Siya said you where like a actor who was perfect in delivering the dialogues! Raj then said thank you but it wouldn't be possible without you supporting me then Riya confused like. A child Asks Raj. How did I help you? It was all you in the end! Raj then said Yes it was me. But your Beauty and Your attitude and confidence from second round give me a boost if it was someone else I don't think I would have done so well or even good. Then they both look in eachother Eyes for a moment. Gaze! Just then Raj pulls himself back. And Riya too. Then Raj said hey takes this! Riya said What? Then Raj from his pocket takes out his purse and then gives the Winning Prize Coupon to Her. Riya is shocked what is this? Its your prize! Then Said in a shocking voice It’s Our Prize we both won it! How can I take it alone? Raj have you gone mad! I can’t! Raj then I don't need it Riya. I mean I'm not saying this in a bad way but I know Girls like shopping and those stuff. It be better. Maybe if it was cash prize we could split it. But for the Coupon. You should keep it. Riya starts refusing it I can't take it but Raj said tear it apart then. Riya said What??? Are you really that mad. Yes Raj said tear it apart or keep it. If you let me keep it I would tear it apart. Then Riya said we could both could buy some good stuff from this prize but he said no need too. Let me tear it apart then if that’s what you want. Then Riya No Don’t! Ok Fine I will keep it she says laughing. I never seen a guy like you. You are really mad. Her smile. For a moment Makes Raj Feel something. Raj doesn't understand what is it but something her smile makes his heart feel light. Her eyes make him want to talk to them. A magical experience! Anyways just then The Driver interrupts there conversation by telling Your destination is here. Please Pay Me My Bill so I can go! I have already done so many trips! But Then Raj said. Riya’s your home is here. But I need still go! Ain’t you put 3 stops? Riya said I did. Then he asks driver with respect we did input 3 stops for Ride then why are asking for bill on 2 stops. Then he said. The Cab Company has changed there policy now. Only 2 stops can be made Per Trip. I think you are not aware of that. You can check your Mobile App for that later. But please pay me. But for that Guy you can book another Cab..I'm about to go home. My home is near so no more trips for me. If I was far away then maybe I could thought of leaving him to his destination too..but it’s not possible now. Then Riya Please take some extra money drop him..he refused. Raj also tried but he gets the same response.. Riya then says. It's already 1am of middle night how will he find a cab. The driver replies in a rude tone. That doesn't concern me. Raj and Riya look eachother but before Riya could say anything else. Raj said To Riya. Just Pay Him. We get something there no point for argument with him Riya wanted say but Raj said just pay him Riya it’s fine. Then Riya Pays Him Up. They leave the cab. And the cars goes ahead. Then They Start Walking. Raj asks where is your home? Riya replies It's 5-8min walking distance from here. But Map couldn't show the exact location so I put it here. Then she said here let me find a cab! Raj stopped her and said let's first go near by your home it's not safe standing here at the middle of night he looked genuinely concerned. Riya liked the gesture the way he said. Trying to protect her. Raj said it's not safe here let's keep walking Okay? She then couldn't refuse because he was right. So they start walking ahead 7mins walking distance to Riya’s Home. While on Footpath walking. They start talking. Raj Asks Riya about her family and if it's okay to ask! She replies You don’t need be like that. You can ask anything. And yes my family includes my mom and dad and a younger brother. Oh we both alike he then said smiling. Riya stops walking for a second. She said How? Are We Alike! He then replies. I also have Younger sister Pihu and ofcourse My mom and Dad. They both keep walking again laughing. Raj then asks. Are you scared of me? Why did you stop walking and are always hesitated sometimes with me? Do you hate me or something? Secretly because of our first impression are you still mad about it? Raj said this in with a serious look! Riya replied No No I'm not mad about it I already forgotten about it. I'm not mad about anything about you. Either I like you most around in office you been most friendly to me. Since beginning it's been great help. And also Siya She would second. The way she said this easily that she likes Raj because of his behaviour made Raj’s heart flutter for some reason. Then Raj said well that's quite a compliment from a beauty like you. Then Riya asked. Why do you always keep calling me beauty? I'm not really that beautiful. She said. Then Raj said you are most beauti” his voice cuts for moment. Riya is also shocked what he was about to tell. They both look into eachother Eyes for brief moment before Raj complete his line. You are one of the most beautiful girls in the office They keep saying all of people. Then Riya bit shy said. No I think Siya look greater then me. And what do you think about me? That's the others options.. just then Raj said Nah Siya is good but you're a better person least well I been working with her for a long time. But you been here for very little time still I can say you are better person.. then he stops walking. For a second. Riya asks what happened. Raj then said you asked what do I think of you? He then hesitate to say anything. But then speak i mean I'm not sure about it how I feel but you are a good person my heart tells me that atleast and my gut feeling. Riya then Smiles then she said Mine too… then they start walking again. Riya somehow doesn't know when did she said these words the last time to a Man. She felt some kind of strange joy with Raj she didn't felt for a long time with anyone. Anyways they continue walking and almost are close to there destination. Just then Riya asks what are your Hobbies and dreams very casually she asked but Raj Replies you asking personal questions now he said this a sarcastic way. Riya said Oh Sorry I didn't knew. She felt bad for asking. She's like a child Raj felt in his brain he then starts laughing. Riya asked what there to laugh. Raj then said nothing. But ya I'm like a open book so you can ask those questions too. My Hobbies Are Reading Books and Working on job maybe like a workaholic. Hearing this Riya starts laughing forbit she felt how funny Raj is actually. In her mind she felt He’s Like a Silly Lost Child sometimes.. then She Asked after stop laughing so you read books? He said Yes. Then she said and asked that I'm not much of a bookreader but what do you read. He said all kinds of books either it's fiction or nonfiction self-help or even some poetry or quotes. Oh she said Poetry? Could you say 2 words? Then Her eyes filled with excitement like a child is on a amusement park. Raj felt it. Then he replied and said. You asked my hobbies and dreams. So I tell my dreams sometimes else it quite a big and ambitious tho. But let me say some words of poetry to fill it up. He said. Riya said please do. They are almost to her Home. Then Raj Said.

It Is a Remarkable Thing To See

A Person With A Goal.

A Person With A Plan.

But One of Most Beautiful Sights on Earth is Witnessing Someone Pursue There Dreams.

Just as Raj Complete This Poetry. Riya is shocked and her mouth fell Abit open. Raj was lost in the Poetry but as he comes back to present. He sees Riya. Then starts laughing and smiling. Then Riya comes to present as well. Says Wow That's was so good I can't believe it..you so good with it. Raj said it's one words I like. Riya said Man You are Like instant motivational Man. Who inject motivational injection with these poetries. She said. Raj started smiling. Thank you for your Great complement.. they just reached Riya's Home. Big Complex where Riya Parents own a Big Flat. Riya then asks for leave. And Raj Books a Cab from his phone. Riya then said Thank You so much for this amazing night. I don't know if it's me speaking this or my heart or my brain. But I guess it was one of the night I felt free very free. I felt happiness after a long time. And You where a Big part of it. I enjoyed the walk maybe more then the Mall competition itself. She said. Smiling. Raj said me too. I don’t know when did I said a Poetry to someone last time it's been awhile. Yes same way I also enjoyed after long time with someone. It's was great that it was you a special person. I should Thank You More I think. Then she said No I should and plus I won so much money because of you I can also do shopping she said laughing. Raj said yeah maybe that. We both need to Go …. Then his words cuts short again. Riya said Go Where? Raj shy couldn't say a word and said Nothing just My Cab is Near Good Night Riya it was amazing night again thank you so much! Then He Leaves. Riya realises what he was trying to said but stopped. She's glad he stopped she knew Raj is good guy and maybe maybe he is attracted to me. She thinks but I will have deny him if we go further she thinks because I'm not capable of loving someone she thinks after Her Past! And Will somebody even love me Truly? She Think. But as friend She Thinks Raj so great. And he's a bit silly too. Maybe alittle like me she thinks! Anyways after this she goes inside.

(But Will This Long Night will come to a end? Or still some things are Remaining! What is Riya Going To Think Tonight About Raj!) (The Story Continues) (Find Out Next Chapter)

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