20. Should I propose?

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~Shreya's POV~

It was around 5pm but the winter effect was visible on the sky as darkness spread all across. I was sleepy again. This weather makes me feel so lazy and procrastinate. Even Myra was in same condition. We were lying on our bed scrolling through our phones.

"Shreya I have sent you the etickets. Just check them once." I nodded. "Ouch" I exclaimed rubbing my elbow as she threw a lip gloss at me. "Baby girl the mess you have created in this room is going to be very difficult to put together. I don't care if you don't sleep today but you gotta clean this before the wedding. I am not helping you pack your stuff after returning from the farewell."

I threw it back at her and was about to say something when Anya entered the room excitedly hopping like a kid. "Come to the backyard. The boys have put on a bonfire. Today is probably the last time we are sitting there. Leave all your crap and come with me." She said and picked her phone from the table.

She is right. This is the last time we are gathering here. Tomorrow is Shrida's wedding and day after that, her farewell. It's somewhere sad to leave this place. To leave everyone and go back. The fun moments, the chatters, leg pulling and n number of memories we have formed in these few days will forever reside in each of our hearts for sure. I wish we could pause time at the loveliest moments of our lives.

~Vedant's POV~

We all are gathered around the bonfire in the backyard. This is the third and definitely the last time we are all sitting together in Shrida's house. I just packed my stuff because I won't be getting enough time tomorrow. And my packing does take time.

All my stuff was lying here and there in the room which I wasn't responsible for though. It was my great best friend Maheer's blessing. Moreover, I had to take most of my things back from everyone here. I am a person who keeps extra stuff and packs with full planning. But trust me, nobody, literally nobody was left who hasn't asked for some or the other thing from me. I felt like a mom providing everyone with necessary stuff. "You are really a girl's girl" Rounit commented sarcastically observing my condition. Like man, what's with being a girl if you are organized?

Anyways, back to the current scenario. We were talking about all the things that happened in past few days. New contacts added to my phone. My phone's gallery is filled with pictures because everyone here has got at least fifty pictures clicked by me. I realized I should have brought my cam. But it's fine otherwise they would have appointed me as a cameraman only. Imagine attending a wedding where elders are praising you for being a successful CEO, running a brand and all. Then there are people asking you to click their pictures from hundred different angles. I almost fell in a mud pool clicking Shrida's aunt's picture because I was supposed to click her picture from as low angle as possible. I asked her if I should dig into the ground honestly.

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Well, I will have to go back after one day. I am actually unable to enjoy the chattering because I am already feeling distress of going away from here.

Am I sad? Yes.

Will I miss this? Yes.

Will I miss them? Debatable but I guess I will miss these idiots.

Will I tell them this? No.

Who will I miss the most? Her obviously.

Is it possible to let her go away like this? Hell no, that's not even an option.

What should I do then? Probably tell her what I feel. Maybe ask for an official relationship.

So should I propose? ______

Well, I know the answer is undoubtedly yes. It's just that I am scared to do it in the fear of rejection. Like for me, all these things are happening for the first time. I never even liked someone, let alone love. So, even a peck is a sign of bonding together for seven lives. But, I don't know about her yet. She is beautiful, confident and sunshine coded. Maybe she had previous relations and all these things are not enough for commitment for her. But she is so innocent and calm. It's not possible. Wait, what logic is this? No logic is this. Idiot.

Okay but the way she blushes at my sentences. But no, she is Ms Blushful. She blushes at everything. Like when someone praises her or when Myra calls her 'baby'. And mannnn who calls their best friend baby? I should be calling her that. Okay no logic here also.

But yeah the way she freezes when I am close to her. Well that could be because she is not habitual to proximity yet. jumps of a cliff in my mind because I am making myself more anxious this way.

Fine no more questions and overthinking. Now, I will get the answers only after confessing to her. So it's final. I am going to say it all today after this bonfire thing. I will tell her clearly that I lo-

"Vedant" she snapped her fingers in front of my eyes and I came out of the thoughts. I saw her sitting beside me. Damn, I just decided to propose her so it's making me so nervous. Even the sight of her is making my heartbeat race with time.

"Uh yeah hii."
"Where are you lost?"
"in you"

Wait what? No. I mean yes. But. "I mean you are talking to me so obviously I am focusing on you na."
"Oh"
"Yeah"

~Shreya's POV~

He ran his fingers on his nape hiding the blush but I knew what he said. He is so shy in words but actions. Yeah just look at his actions. Every time makes me go insane coming closer to me. Okay stop otherwise you will paint your face red thinking all this.

"The days went by so soon yaar. I wish to add ten more days to this trip." Myra sad digging her head into her palms that rested on her thighs as she bent forward. "Same here" Maheer said and they exchanged a sad look. Aww cute babies!!!

"Hmm I thought it would be boring but now I just don't want to leave." Anya said and sighed. We are together for just one more day. Just one freaking day.

Am I sad? Very very sad.

Will I miss them? A lot.

Will I show them my sadness? Cannot hide.

Will I tell them this? No need, tears will do the job.

Who will I miss the most? Him obviously.

Is it possible to let him go away like this? Hell no, that's not even an option.

What should I do then? Probably tell him what I feel. Maybe ask for an official relationship.

So should I propose? Yeah please do it girl.

I have thought of proposing him today after this bonfire thing. I just hope it ages well because this is my first time feeling all this. I hope I haven't taken any wrong sign or created anything out of delusion. I just hope he replies in positive. I am so excited to tell my family about him and take him home, make him meet everyone. I already feel like dancing. Don't know what will happen after he accepts my proposal.

"Ab kab milenge yaar?" Myra said bringing me out of my thoughts.
(When will we meet further?)

"Tum dono ki shadi pe" I and Vedant said together.
(At your wedding)

Everyone laughed and Myra and Maheer tried to hide their shy faces. How cool it feels to see such chaotic people blushing!!! But it definitely feels better to see Mr Arrogant blushing. Ahh!!! What a site!!!

"Aur tum dono? Balki inn dono ke saath hi tum bhi shadi karlo better" Shrida said addressing me and Vedant. Before I could say something, Vedant's phone rang and he got an excuse to leave. Traitor!!! And I was sitting in front of everyone expected to answer the question.
(And you both? Even you guys also get married along with them. Better.)

"Guys, please. We haven't even confessed yet." I said hiding the blush.

"You both clearly love each other. Do you have 'no' even as an option for confession?" Anya said and soon Myra joined the 'let us turn Shreya's face into a tomato league'. "Obviously they do. Anyone can tell this."

"Yeah."
"True." Shrida and Soumik said together. Enough yaar!!! Vedant left me in all this. Wow. Great. Awesome. Idiot.

Then we talked further about a lot of things, past few days' memories, career, future plans and so on. A lot of time had passed and Vedant didn't return. I asked Maheer to call him but he didn't pick up and instead of that, texted that he was feeling tired so he needed to sleep. "You guys continue" He added later. Maheer saw my face fell. He came and sat beside me.

"Shreya don't worry. He didn't leave because of the question. You know, he woke up at 6 today and was so desperate to meet you. And when you finally met him in afternoon, he was all blushing and smiling after you left." He said comforting me. Now who's gonna tell him that I am not thinking about the question, instead that my proposal got ruined due to this sleeping beauty.

It's good that I have tomorrow as back up otherwise I would have killed him while sleeping only. "It's okay. I understand." I passed a gentle smile which he reciprocated and went back to Myra. This is the second time they are making me feel single while Vedant is busy sleeping. Wow. Great. Awesome. Idiot. *hits my head on the wall in my mind* No rather *hits his head with a hammer* Better.