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It was almost evening. Sherya was nervous as she was going alone with Dev. Dev felt stupid for expressing his feelings for Sherya to Vishal. Afterall what was even the point when these feelings were one sided.

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They reached the slums. People there knew Dev already as this was not the first time he was here. A small crowd cheerfully came towards them. Few kids hugged him.He talked to all of them for a while then looked at Sherya

She had no idea where to go. She stood next to Dev. A lady came towards them amd said, "God bless you both. May you live together forever" They both looked at each other but did not bother to correct her.

After a while all the kids surrounded the jeep in which all the presents were kept for them.

" Read out their names and give their presents to them."Dev said to Sherya.

She called out the name one by one.

A girl got her present and opened it.

"That's exactly what I wanted." She said in joy looking at her doll.

Sherya felt very good. She gave all the presents and saw their faces lighting up. She looked at Dev talking to an elderly women who was giving him blessings. She smiled.

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Sherya was lost in the people. They did not had much still there was no stress in their face. They were happy with what they had.Dev offered her tea. She came back from her thoughts. She took the glass and they both sat on the ground.

"Sir, how did you knew, what did they wanted? "Sherya asked

Dev smiled," Well I have many contacts.

I am in touch with few people here. It's not that difficult for them to find out".

They sat in silence for a while.

It was almost dark now.Sherya did not wanted to leave.

Sherya's phone rang. She saw the number then msg. someone and kept the phone aside.

"Everything's okay?Dev asked.

"yeah"Sherya said.

Feeling embressed about what Natash said in front of him.

"its just.. actually... My parents want me to meet a boy."Sherya said looking down.