KABIR'S POV :

The past week had been unexpectedly refreshing.

Every day, without fail, Shanaya and I had been texting—sometimes long, deep conversations about life, sometimes playful banter that left me smirking at my phone. She had a way with words, always knowing just how to keep me on my toes. And damn, I liked it more than I cared to admit.

We talked about everything—her classes, my meetings, our pets, our embarrassing stories. It was easy, effortless, and before I even realized it, she had become a part of my routine.

It was strange how quickly she had slipped into my life, how natural it felt to want to talk to her every day. I had never been the kind of man to entertain meaningless conversations, but with her, nothing ever felt forced. She had this way of making even the most mundane things seem interesting.

And now, I was about to take this a step further.

I leaned against my car, phone in hand, and typed out a message.

Kabir: "Go home and get ready, Miss Mystery. We're going on our first official date."

I smirked as I imagined her reaction. She was going to ask a dozen questions, try to pry details out of me. But I wasn't giving in that easily.

A minute later, my phone buzzed.

Shanaya: "Excuse me?? First of all, you can't just command me like that. Second, DATE? Where are we going?"

I chuckled, already picturing the way her brows must have furrowed in curiosity.

Kabir: "Oh, I absolutely can command you like that. And as for where we're going... wouldn't you like to know?"

Shanaya: "Kabir, I swear—"

Kabir: "Tsk, tsk. Where's the fun if I tell you everything? Just trust me, Mystery Girl. You'll love it."

A pause. I could tell she was debating whether or not to argue further. Then, finally, her response came.

Shanaya: "Fine. But if this turns out to be a disaster, I will never let you hear the end of it."

I smirked, sliding my phone back into my pocket. Oh, she had no idea what I had planned.

Tonight was going to be special. Really special.

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SHANAYA'S POV :

By the time I reached home, my mind was an absolute mess.

A date. With Kabir.

How did we even get here? One minute, we were exchanging sarcastic texts, and the next, he was telling me to get ready without even asking. The audacity of this man.

And yet... here I was, standing in front of my closet, staring at my clothes like they held the answer to all of life's questions.

I told myself it wasn't a big deal. Just dinner. Or coffee. Or whatever he had planned. Nothing to overthink.

So why had I already tried on three outfits?

Why did I check my phone twice to see if he had texted again?

Why was I—dare I say—excited?

I sighed, running a hand through my hair. This was ridiculous. It was just Kabir. Annoyingly smug, overconfident, mysterious Kabir.

And yet, my heart did a tiny flip when my phone buzzed with a new message.

Kabir: "I'm outside. Don't keep me waiting, Miss Mystery."

I grabbed my bag, took a deep breath, and stepped out.

Damn you, Kabir Singhania.

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KABIR'S POV :

As I pulled up outside her house , I leaned against my car, checking my watch, the sound of a door opening made me look up.

And just like that, time stopped.

Shanaya stepped out, and for the first time, I found myself completely , utterly captivated.

she was a vision. The streetlights cast a golden glow on her, making her skin look impossibly soft, radiant. Her dress - a sleek black masterpiece - hugged her body in ways that made it criminal to look away. Her smooth waist , the perfectly shaped curve ass of hers , the long stretch of her legs - she was effortlessly stunning and breathtaking , without even trying. For the first time in a long while, I was speechless.

My grip on the steering wheel tightened for a brief second before i let out a breath i didn't even realize i was holding.

she was walking with a natural grace, her heels clicking lightly against the pavement , each step making it harder for me to tear my gaze away. Her hair cascaded over her shoulders in soft waves , her lips , glossed just enough to shine under the starry lights , curled into a teasing smirk as she caught me staring.

She caught me staring, of course. Her brows lifted, a smirk playing on her lips. "What?"

 I pushed open the car door and stepped out , walking towards her with slow , deliberate steps. My eyes roamed over her one last time , unashamed.

"YOU" , i murmured , my smirk matching hers. " ARE A FUCKING SIGHT TO WATCH."

Her eyes flickered with amusement , but i didn't miss the faint blush creeping up her cheeks.

"Flattery already, Mr. Singhania ? the night has barely started."

I reached for her hand, guiding her toward the car as I opened the door for her. "Just stating the obvious, sweetheart." I leaned in slightly, lowering my voice. "And trust me, I'm only getting started."

She rolled her eyes but stepped inside, and as I shut the door and made my way to the driver's seat, I knew one thing—this night was going to be unforgettable.

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HELLOOO GUYSS , HOW ARE YOU ALL??

HOPE YOU ALL ARE READY FOR THEIR DREAM DATE!!??BECAUSE I DEFINITELY AM❤️❤️❤️

SEE YOU GUYS IN THE NEXT CHAPTER XXXX

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