The Boundless Bond

Part 35

Ashwin did plan something for that night, he knew Ashima would choose rooftop dinner from the 3 choices he gave. But he wanted to make it seem like a casual one.

They arrived at the restaurant just on time. The restaurant was crowded since it's one of the most popular places, but, since Ashwin made a reservation, it was all smooth for them.

Ashwin's hands reached out for Ashima's and they headed towards their table which looked bright from far. The moment they reached their table, Ashima saw lots of lighted candles, it was arranged accordingly to the word "Abby". There was an instant wide smile on her face when she looked at the word. She turned around looking at Ashwin and smiled at him. Ashwin smiled back with a wink and then they sat down.

Ashima: you did plan it out

Ashwin: hehe, it was a quick one

Ashima: I kept thinking why our table is looking so bright, ippo dhan teridhu

Ashwin: look around

Ashima looked around the booth they are seated at and saw customized metallic latex balloons decorated surrounding their little booth. Balloons had words like "Love you" & "Abby". She never expected all of this, it felt so new, she was in awe. Ashwin held her hands and said, "Love you abby"

Ashima: and this is exactly why there was no way I could move on from you all this while. You know the way to my heart, love you too abby

Ashwin: (smiled) You and I are meant to be, you've always said "if it' meant to be, it will find its way", right? I never believed in that statement whenever you or anyone else said it, I felt y'all just say it just to shut my mouth. But now, I believe that it's actually true. The love we have for each other did find its way to us

Ashima: you're making me to fall in love, again and again

Ashwin: hope you liked it abby

Ashima: like a? I'm in love with it, with literally everything over here. Feels like nothing else matters. End of the day, it's just you (said it all while looking at Ashwin's eyes)

Their food arrived and they had their dinner, with a beautiful view at the rooftop.

Ashima: how did you plan this out, all of a sudden? We only did change of plans this morning

Ashwin: really, was it just today that we did some change in plans?

Ashima: yea abby, waitttt, since when you were planning on this?

Ashwin: (laughed), the moment we had a talk the other day, I was already thinking of it. I looked at our itinerary to see which day would suit best. And correct a we went to waterfalls yesterday, I knew we will be really tired the next day to do anything. Planned this dinner accordingly to it

Ashima: not bad not bad, ellathayum correct a predict panirka

Ashwin: hehe, of course

Ashima: appo nee en kita 3 choices ketadhelam oru drama, apdi dhana?

Ashwin: (gave an innocent smile)

Ashima: what if I had chosen something else from the 3 choices?

Ashwin: unna pathi nallave teriyum, the moment you hear rooftop, your mind will only go for it

Ashima: (smiled) that's so true. But how did you manage to get all these customized balloons? Endha gap la indha vela lam panna

Ashwin: (laughed), google, my best'u friend'u helped me out. A quick search on who does simple decors for special occasions, asked the restaurant's help and that's about it

Ashima: avlodhana or you've planned anything else? 🤨

Ashwin: ermmm, as far as I can recall, I think that's it for now