And Then Riya Said I don't even know where to start or how to even begin. Saying the two words to describe you. As Riya said this Raj's mouth went a bit open. With shock and disbelief. But he continues to listen as well as Siya. Then Riya said I don’t know when we first met you seemed that distinctive person I don't want to meet again! But the more we met and got to know eachother I felt like I have known you forever. She said this while smiling. Then she continues but actually we didn't. So for me it's very hard to describe you. You are the friend anyone would want I think. You help You make me laugh and also make me think. And I'm being honest here as I was when I was talking about Siya. Honestly I just don’t have enough words to describe you. I don't think I know you enough to say alot of things but whatever I know about you! You make me feel better and make me laugh and also Motivate me like Siya does. Well I think I said more then two words but this is all I want to say. Just as Riya said this she realises she might have said more then what was needed to be said. She might have gotten too personal with it. Siya's face went blank. She was shocked with the words. As we see Raj he is turned red. He doesn't know what to say or where to look. He cannot believe what Riya said! Then Just in a spike of second. Riya said Hey Hey! Next turn! Don't think too much. It's Just a Game she said. Then Raj and Siya gets back to normal. Raj wants to think something but just then Siya Said this is enough! I think we should now get back to work! It's already getting late. She added. Then Riya replies Alright! And Raj couldn't make. A word. And then they started working again! Without thinking but the whole time Riya was thinking in her head that what she said might have been too much. But they all work because they have a deadline to meet. So nothing more happens untill. 8:30pm when Siya’s Mom knocks on the bedroom door again! For the dinner. This time around there was a silence in the room. They all had there heads thinking about work and the game. So they wash there hands again. And get to the dining table! Finally while eating they started talking again! All of them. So things become normal. And then Siya said while eating. The work is 90% done we just have little bit of more. Like maybe 1hour or so. Of work. Then you all can return to your home. She added. But just then Her Mom insist and asks Raj and Riya to stay tonight at there house. This kinda shocks Raj and Riya. And Siya too and Raj said in a instant response. That's okay! Aunty we are good! We will be going home. And Siya also said it's alright mom. But then she forced them. It's going to be night. It's not a good time to go back far away at this time. And there’s a extra room as well! And Siya’s room is also too big you all can stay! It's just until tomorrow morning she said. But Riya said No Aunty it's alright It’s all safe. You don’t need to worry about it. But she started forcing. Then after sometime. Siya also said like if you want. Stay! I have no problems with it. Then Raj and Riya looks into eachothers eyes for a moment. Then Raj said Alright. Her mom then said Great! I arrange everything you don’t need to worry about anything. She continues to speak and said Also call your parents and let them know you are staying here tonight so they do not worry about you. Raj nods in Yes. And Riya said Yes ofcourse! Aunty. Then they all complete there dinner and Take some rest for around 30mins. Then they go back to the bedroom. And starts working until 10:45pm when finally Raj said IT’S DONE! The work they have gotten is completed within time. Riya also smiles and Siya also said Finally! It's done. Alright let's just check for any errors if made. She said. Raj and Riya nods. And they start checking for errors. And they are completely done by 11:15pm. Now Raj keeps his Laptop Aside and Riya and Siya sits Together. And they start talking alittle. Raj said Gosh That was alot of work! He said! Siya Replies Yeah I mean it’s was a whole lot of work we have done in 1day! It's unbelievable we actually completed it. In time. Riya then said Why You thought we won’t be able to complete it? Intime? Then Siya replied No! I didn't mean that. Raj then laugh and Riya also smiles. Then Siya said Ok Let's make the bed! So Riya you going to sleep with me? Okay! And Raj you can take the other room. Raj then nods as a understanding. Because they where so tired. They couldn't talk much at all. They needed sleep badly. Just before going to bed in the other room. Raj said! Siya your mother's food was so good! Like I know I'm going to have a good sleep tonight. Siya smiles and they then make up there bed. Raj said Good Night to both them. And They said Good Night back to him. And then they all goto to sleep. Raj then falls asleep. But during midnight his eyes open. Because he was feeling very thirsty. He has a habit drinking some water before sleeping. But he didn't tonight. So then he wakes up. He goes outside but what he sees shocks him. He sees that Riya is standing at The Balcony Railing. Looking above. To the sky. As Riya heard the sound of door closing behind. Which was Raj. Who closed the door behind of the bedroom. Riya turns around and sees Raj standing. They both look into eachother for a brief moment. Then Riya said Can't Sleep? Too? But Raj replies No was just feeling very thirsty. Riya replied Oh I just couldn't sleep. Maybe because you know it's a different house and. A bed. I don't know she said smiling. It was surely midnight but Riya's beauty was such. Even in the night she was shining like the moonlight. Riya then just asked what are you looking at?? Raj then he said oh nothing nothing! Just was thinking something. I grab the water from the kitchen! You need water? He asked. Riya replied. Yeah I'm also feeling abit thirsty. Raj then goes to the kitchen takes out two glass. And fills it with water. Then he go to Balcony. Gives one glass to Riya to drink. And drinks himself. They both finish the water. Then keeps the glass aside. Then Riya again started looking onto stars and the moon in the sky above. Raj looks at her and then looks at the sky. Then looks back again at her And asks Riya what are you looking at? Riya then said oh the stars. I love them and The Beautiful Moon! Oh Then Raj Laughs and Said I Don't know But When I See You I Forget The Moon. Riya then gets startled as she hears it. Just then Raj realised what he just said during the midnight. Oh he thinks in his mind (Raj You Stupid Man! What where you thinking!! Oh how should I handle this mess now) but then just the sound cames as a suprise. Riya smiles and starts looking again over the sky! She didn't said anything. Raj then thinks in his mind again (did she didn't hear me? Or she’s pretending she didn't?? Whatever it was. Raj was happy it didn't become a awkward moment) just then Riya asked something which made Raj Kinda Shocked. Riya Said What I said During The Truth and Dare Game about You! What do you think about it? She said while looking at Him. Raj doesn't know how to respond. But he takes his time. For a minute or so. Then he replied and said You made me feel me special. He said. Riya looks at Him with shocking expression. And He continuous to speak. And said You made me feel special like no one ever did. I didn't knew that you thought of me something like this at first I was kinda shocked but by the end of it I was happy that you think of me so much. And this makes me so happy and I feel there is someone who really like me for who iam! In real. He added. Then he continuous. And said if I gotten the same chance as you to say two things about You. I don’t know how would I even describe you Riya. The day we met and I saw and till the moment we are here talking. This all feels so special and a bond I don't know what should I say. Both looking at eachothers eyes. For a moment. Just then Riya starts to feel emotional again. But she controls herself. And then said. I guess we should get back to sleep. Raj then said yeah I guess. We should. They both smile for No Reason as Riya said this. They both think something but Who knows what where they thinking. Riya closes The Balcony Door and adjust the curtains. Raj also helps her. Then as she steps down the balcony and Raj also THE LIGHTS GOES OUT. It's a very unusual PowerCut. Raj Said What The! Riya said Oh No! Riya Is getting afraid of darkness Riya then said Raj Are You There?? Raj replied I'm right here! Where Riya asks! Raj replied Just At The Left of you! Right here! Here! He said. Then Riya looks at her left. Starts walking abit front. And Raj also walks abit front. Until they feel eachothers Touch of there body! Just then Raj Holds Riya. And said There You Are. Just then Riya's Legs Slips. She almost falls down but Raj Saves Her And Holds Her. Just then The Lights Comes Back. This is the moment. Raj Is Embracing The Moon Like Beauty Riya. They Both look into eachothers Eyes in Abit shock or disbelief that what is happening. Just then Riya looks away. In shyness. And Raj Pulls Her Back Up. And Pulls Away From Her. Before Raj could say a single word. Riya runs to her room in shyness. Raj doesn't know what to do! So he doesn't bother her. And returns back to his Room! Riya closes the door silently so Siya doesn't wake up. And Her Left Hand is Onto Her Mouth Covering it. And tears coming out of her Eyes. Like it's raining. She can't stop crying. Then she thinks in her mind (Why is this happening God? Why Why! Everytime I'm with him. Something happens. I get attracted to him! Why? I can't love I'm know that iam incapable of loving someone. Then how could I feel something! When I can't! Why are you Doing this with me. And Breaking me even more. She keeps on crying with her low voice.) Siya is deep asleep so she doesn't hear her crying.. Riya then Lies down her bed. Keeps crying and thinking in her head about Her Dark Past! And Things Going On. Keeps on crying. Until she’s falls asleep somehow. On the other hand. Raj doesn't know what to think or even do. So he goes to sleep as he returns to his room and falls asleep.

THE NEXT MORNING

8:45am Everyone's awake now expect Riya. No one awakes her as they feel she’s sleeping and tired. And let's her sleep. Until 9:25 when Her eyes open. She gets up from the bed. But as soon she wakes up. She realises what happened Last Night and She doesn't know how will she face Raj. And Just then She Feels a bad urge to Vomit. And goes to the bathroom and vomits badly in the washbasin. Looks up her face in the mirror. Thinking how will she Face Raj today. And Just then She Realises. She Has Planned The Surprise Dinner Party Tonight. For Her Parents As Well.

(What Will Happen Next? How Will Riya Even Face Raj? And Will The Dinner Party Even Happen? And if it does! is it going to be a just a Normal dinner party? Or something Chaotic is Going To Happen) (Find Out in The Next Chapter)

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