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Chapter 19
“Oh God! I cannot believe that there is a traffic jam at this time of the morning.” Soumya groaned. “Priyanka must be wondering where we are. I’ll text her.”
Simran looked out of her side of the window. ” If she was wondering, she would have sent a message or called.” She breathed in deeply. ” Priyanka is deeply involved with Shikhar’s organization it seems. He wanted to discuss something about it with her urgently, two days before her big day.”
Soumya heard a sharpness in Simran’s tone that made her uncomfortable. ” Uh, yeah, of course. After all, the organization is for the career development of young girls. And Priyanka has overcome a lot of hurdles to reach here. Besides, everyone in this family is very closely knit and helps out with one another’s work. So it is not surprising at all.” Soumya finished her argument feeling a little warm due to the intense effort she had put into it.
A smile broke out on Simran’s lips as she looked at Soumya. ” And Shikhar is family. Hmm. How long have Priyanka and you been friends?”
“Five years now.” Soumya said weakly. Truth was, she had been surprised too that Priyanka had left with Shikhar. Her doubt was a conviction now. But until Priyanka confirmed it herself nothing could be said for sure. “Why didn’t she share this with me?” Soumya thought with some regret. But then she remembered how her and Rudra’s plan had been postponed that morning. “Maybe she is not sure of it herself. Or hasn’t had a chance. Or she would definitely have told me.” Her train of thought having reached a satisfactory station, Soumya breathed out with relief and suddenly felt a sense of deep happiness at the thought of Priyanka and Shikhar.
The buzzing of her phone interrupted her thoughts. ” It’s Priyanka’s message. She says it ok, she is waiting for us.” she informed Simran.
Simran just nodded and kept staring out of her window.
Shikhar stopped the car in front of the boutique. ” Well, you reached before them after all.” He said smiling.
” Yes, that’s a good thing. But I feel bad that they are stuck in traffic. Anyway, I’ll see you later.” Priyanka said as she gathered up her bag to get down from the car.
“Do you want me to wait here with you till they get here?”
“No, the workers will be here any minute. I’ll open the boutique and start working.”
Priyanka said getting down from the car while Shikhar followed her to the doorstep of the store.
“Priyanka” Shikhar said tentatively. Then without any further words, he held her hand, leaned in towards her, and kissed her softly on her left cheek causing her breath to get caught in her throat. ” I’ll leave as soon as someone gets here” he said drawing back and looking at her flushed face. Now that he had let go of himself, he felt impatient to be in her life fully.
Priyanka nodded softly, unlocked the door, and together they stepped into the store.
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Thanks for reading Everyone. I am very sorry for disappearing for so long. Several issues piled up, I lost track of the story, and basically went blank as to how to proceed. I do want to wrap this up in a decent manner so I have tried. It’s a short chapter because it felt natural to break it here. The next chapter is almost done too so I anticipate posting it in a couple of days at most.Thanks to all who have waited patiently and Aashi, Jerry, Samm, Fffan among others who inquired about my well-being and about the story. Can’t express my appreciation enough! Please do leave a comment if you can. I have truly missed communicating with my readers all this while.?
49 Comments
That was really awesome but chotusa update. I loved it. ?
Take care dear. Looking forward to next part.
Thanks Fffan. Next one coming up soon ☺
I was thinking whom I have forgotten to mention, who wrote to me. Thanks Tanz, Neha, and …to be continued ?
Hi Diyaa di. How r u? Are u fine na? This time u r very late di.
Also its very short update di. But Awesome…! Sumo guessed about PriKhar!! Cute PriKhar scene..
Take ur own time di, don’t worry we are waiting for ur story. So no tension, ok di! Soon or late that doesn’t matter but always u r my one of the favourite writers in IB!
Take care di… Keep smiling!
Thanks Gayathri ?
Awesome…but It’s very short update but I’ll wait for long one take ur own time
Take care
Thanks Niriha?
Amazing update.. waiting for the next.. plz post soon dear.. tc…
Thanks Ankita?
Hi diyaa… hw r u? Where were you vanished? I really missed your writing…. anyways I m glad you came back…. even this one is short episode but its appreciable…. Waiting for the next one ….
After inspired by you and other authors here I too tried to write a ff of shivika on this page. If you have time kindly read and give me your opinion My ff’s name LOVE IS BLIND…
Hey Katz. Thanks. I am done fine. I’ll check out your FF soon.☺
*doing
Thank you
Awesome
Take care
Thanks Charitha☺
Awesome Update….Loved it….
So Sumo has guessed about Prikhar….
Take Care…. 🙂
Thanks Shivika ☺
Awesome episode plzz post the next update ASAP ?? loved it to the coreee epic script
Thanks Dhar☺
How much I missed you diyaa I’m the happiest one that you are back and the story is going perfectly ☺ shikar is the best one and saumya thinking positively about reasons for Priyanka not being sharing something and advancing of Priyanka and shikar’s story loved it. ♥♥♥
Thanks Suchitra☺
Hello Diyaa di.
You okay ? Well, am really happy that you updated, thou the update is small. I liked the chapter very much. Simran is kinda jealous, I suppose. Whatever it may be, I loved the way how you showed everything.
Priyanka and Shikhar’s interaction was also shown really nice. And the last scene, gosh was beautiful. Do update soon this time.
Love yaa❤
Thanks Jerry. Glad you liked the development in this chapter. Next one coming up soon ☺
Diyaa di,u needn’t worry for a short update,its ok as its an UPDATE
its true I missed ur story but I read Serendipity & Road to redemption for almost hundred tyms so I ‘learnt’ all the words,literally
as for this chapter,its a nice & perfect fit
PriKher has set sail for their relation ahead & they must declare it before they r troubled by Simran
hopefully every thing will be fine soon
update whenever u can di
we missed u
Thanks Aashi. You really are very sweet and encouraging. I am in the process of figuring out the wrap up for this story. Next update will be here soon.☺
It is nice one dii… Chota packet is nice…. Hope you are all fine… Stay happy and blessed dii….
Thanks Nikita. ?
Amazinggg..but short..itte din baad likha aur Anya nhi thi episode mein..not fair
Yeah. Exactly my thoughts when this chapter ended so soon . But no worries, the next one better be long long long ?
Hey Aarti?I was looking for your comment. And before I posted this one I had started writing the next one that starts with dear Aanoo. I knew my readers would be missing”that” Chota packet? Thanks so much for commenting. Will update soon.
So, happy Diya 😀
Are you fine? Take care dear!
Finally, an update from you
Short interactions are always sweet!
Something is surely cooking in Simran’s mind…anyways..by her mature nature will accept it
Ohh! Priker…Wow…a kisss….Loved it!
Love ya!
Thanks Neha! Really appreciate it ☺
very short bt superb update, Diyaa di
Missed u alot…..
Somu & Prikhar are adorable as ever 🙂
Thanks Shona ?
Yaay!! Expressions unfettered is back….I really missed you so much Diyaa Di.
It was a short and sweet update, i loved it especially the Prikhar part…
I hope Simran’s jealousy doesn’t turn into something negative(fingers crossed).
And, it’s alright if you update late due to some reason, because I can guarantee you that i will read it till it’s end because i’m in love with this ff(and also your writings)
i’m eagerly waiting for the next part.
Thanks Tanz. Glad you liked the update. Hmm…Simran…what’s cooking in her brain ? Let’s see. I am fine dear. Thanks for the care. And the support too?
Here you are finally! Short and sweet chapter but loved it as usual. Can’t write more right now, but thanks for sending the link ?
Thanks so much Samm! Really appreciate it ☺
Finally an update, was missing this story alot. Hope all okay now. A short chapter but amazing
Thanks Aisha. Will post the next one soon.☺
Fiinaaallyyyyy ur update is here…
Frst i want to tell u something when sou ya left OM in IB,,frst thought strucknto my mind is ur ff..n i was hoping she’ll come back as happen in ur ff 🙂
Coming to update,,it was soo smalll…
Btt ammmmazingggg..really loved it..
I hope simran wont turn negative
Thanks Kanfi. To be honest, that’s what i am hoping too. That after a leap, Neha will come back in a new Avatar and blow away Rudy’s mind. That would be so awesome and passionate. But I have learned that the way I think is nothing like what the writers think. So I won’t hope too much. I know Yaar, this was a ridiculously short update. Probably my shortest ever. ? Working on a longer one. Thanks again.
Finally the post is here……frm sterday I was wondering where u went without posting it….and today it is here…..and thank you for posting………loved shikar and Prinku…..and Simran is she attracted towards shikar….and last post was equally superb too….the way shikar handled the situation and proposed her and how they both happily accepted each other was fab….and waiting for ur next part…..do post soon dr…and take care too….
Thanks so much Arthi. Glad you liked this update and the last one. Yes, Simran is attracted to Shikhar. He is a lot like her dad and that makes him very appealing to her. But I despise putting pure villains in my stories so she would be a very light gray at most like most people I know in real life? Thanks again.
Nice…
Are u fine?
As u have not updated it for quite a long time.
Thanks Madhuani. And also for asking about my well being. I’m fine. Had a lot of things to juggle and the story was not shaping up in my mind. Hence the delay. But I won’t disappear again for so long. Thanks again ☺
Diyaa di,I hav a BIG,ACTUALLY HUGE REQUEST
plz update on June 26th
thats my birthday
that’ll be my gift
plz,plz,plz,plz
?I will Aashi. You are one of my most ardent supporters. The least I could do for you would be that…
Mine is June 27th. It will be early birthday treat for me 🙂