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Part-16 Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi
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In the previous chapter...
Avantika told Ishaan that she has been nominated in the Young Fashion Designer category at an award function. She asked him to accompany her to the ceremony as Rohan refused to come and Naina is out of town.Ishaan agrees and both of them decide to go shopping....

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A little while later, Avantika and Ishaan set out for shopping. Avantika searched for the location of the nearest Zalya store on the map, and both of them headed towards their destination.

About 40 minutes later, they arrived at the store. As they entered, the excitement of tonight's awards night was clearly visible on their faces. The store was a different world within itself, with soft lighting casting a warm glow over the racks of designer attire.

Ishaan seemed utterly lost, while Avantika appeared as if a child had entered his favorite toy shop. She would try on different dresses, look at herself in the mirror, contemplate, and then reject them.

Poor Ishaan was trailing behind her. After a while, when Avantika noticed, she looked at Ishaan and said that he could select his dress from the men's section while she picked one from the women's section. Ishaan nodded in agreement and went to the men's section.

Ishaan felt as if he had entered a different world in that store. Seeing the colorful and diverse designs of clothes that celebrities and models often wore, Ishaan's head was spinning. He made a lot of effort, tried on several clothes, sometimes not liking the fabric, sometimes finding the color combinations not right, and finally, he gave up, saying, "Forget it, Ishaan. Your black coat is just fine for you; fashion and all are not your cup of tea."

After a while, Avantika called him near the trial room. She came out and showed him her dress, asking, "How do I look?"

Avantika slayed in her attire. She was wearing a black satin dress with a side slit, featuring lace overlay and a sweetheart neckline. Ishaan's eyes widened upon seeing her. Avantika was stunning in that dress, so beautiful that it was difficult to describe in words... You know that song by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan...

Jism Tarsha Huwa Dil-Kash O Dil-Nisheen
Sandaleen Sandaleen , Marmareen Marmareen
Husn E Jaanaan Ki Tareef Mumkin Nahi
Afreen Afreen Afreen Afreen

Translation - 

Her body is like a carved statue, heart-arresting,
Like (the fragrant) sandalwood..
Like the white marble...
Praise to the Creator, Praise to the Maker..

It seemed as if the song was made for Avantika alone. Ishaan felt as if time had stopped for him, his breath caught in his throat. Avantika asked again, "How do I look? Is the dress not good?"

Ishaan tried to gather his thoughts but couldn't utter a word. He just nodded in affirmation with a smile. He felt as if he had returned to that very moment when he first saw her in the school, and he had the same smile on his face then. Ishaan felt a bit nervous looking at Avantika in such a hot attire. He wanted to say a lot, to compliment her, but couldn't utter a word.

Avantika kept looking at his face for a while, which had turned red due to continuous blushing. Ishaan tried to say something, but no words came out.

After a while, it seemed as if the words weren't required; his eyes had already conveyed everything. In his eyes, Avantika could observe both, her magnificence and her worth. After that, Avantika didn't ask him anything else. She understood everything, she blushed a little and went back to the trial room smiling.

This moment, in its simplicity, was so beautiful that all the glamour of the world seemed dull in comparison. We often think that to impress someone, we need to be good with words. Lots of compliments, poetry, pickup lines, and whatnot... But sometimes, your silence conveys better than words, you just need a perspective to understand each other's hearts...

Ishaan scolded himself inwardly, "Ishaan... What happens to you? You don't get tired of arguing with the big lawyers in court, but in front of Avantika, you get tongue-tied. If you keep going like this, you'll end up single forever, understood ?"

Avantika came back to Ishaan and asked, "Did you get something for yourself?", Ishaan hesitated a bit and said, "Ummm... I didn't. Fashion and stuff are not my thing."

"Why worry then? I'm here, your personal fashion expert," Avantika said, winking at him. "Let's see what suits you..." Avantika held his hand and took him to the men's section. He was surprised, but he liked it.

Poor Ishaan was in a strange dilemma; he was getting the chance to spend time with Avantika, who was behaving as if they had always been together, everything was happening as he had always wanted... but all this wasn't making him happy.

He didn't want to just remain her best friend. He wanted her love, which perhaps wasn't in his destiny. Thinking about this, he reached the men's section with her.

She carefully examined each dress, then thought for a while, put some dresses on her shoulder, and left the rest there. Ishaan was happy just by seeing her; he didn't care what Avantika would select for him, whether it would look good on him or not... He cared only about her.

After selecting out about 4-5 different types of suits, Avantika asked Ishaan to try them and show her. There were suits in different colors like Navy Blue, grey, maroon, black, etc. Ishaan tried on each suit one by one, and after a little thought, Avantika would shake her head in disapproval.

Finally, Ishaan tried on a black suit. The fabric of which was silky smooth and cool. As soon as he came out wearing it... Avantika whistled loudly. People around started to stare at them, but Avantika didn't care, though Ishaan felt a bit awkward.

Avantika: "Wow... You're looking amazing, Ishaan. All the girls will go crazy seeing you today." (She blew a flying kiss at Ishaan)

Ishaan: (blushing) "Avantika...stop it yaar..."

Avantika: "Oh, you're blushing... Aww it's so much fun flirting with you.." (She teased Ishaan and pinched his cheeks)

Ishaan's cheeks turned red with embarrassment, and he went back to the trial room, without saying a single word. He wasn't used to such conversations.

From school to job, he had never made friends with any girl. He had worked hard in Law School to make it to the list of toppers. After that, all the girls in his class used to admire him. But he never had time for  anyone except Avantika.

He hardly spoke more than necessary to anyone. Some beauties with brains had also proposed to him several times, but his one sided loyalty to Avantika was unshakeable; he had never accepted anyone's proposal.

Ishaan stayed in the trial room for a while, collecting himself. Avantika called him from outside, "If you're done Mr. Blusher, we can leave from here. Remember, we have to attend the Award function in the evening." "Umm... yeah, coming, just two minutes," Ishaan said, trying to compose himself.

After that, both of them left for Avantika's office. On the way, Avantika kept teasing Ishaan, and he just kept smiling. Unintentionally or not, Avantika had started to like Ishaan's company. With him, she could laugh freely, speak her heart out, and the time passed without even realizing it.

Every day, she used to message Rohan during the lunchtime without a miss, but today... today she had completely forgotten him.

Around 4 o'clock, they reached Avantika's office. They both had lunch together at her office canteen. She told him, "Ishaan I'm so excited for tonight, it will be one of the biggest achievements in my life.", to which he replied "I know, & I am sure you are going to be the Winner."

Avantika smiled and said "I don't know, yaar, the competition is really tough.I have given my best, but still ..." Ishaan kept his hand on hers and said "I don't know much about Fashion, but what I can see in your eyes, is the love & dedication for your Job. I believe in you Avantika." Avantika felt a bit more confident hearing what Ishaan said, "Thanks Ishaan, it means a lot." She replied with an optimistic smile on her face.

After finishing the lunch... She went to the ground floor to see him off. Ishaan sat down in his car and said he would pick her up at 7 o'clock from her house. After that, they bid each other goodbye & Ishaan left for his home.

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