TRIP TOWARDS TRUTH

CHAPTER 5

Lilly's POV -
We reached near the house. I was happy at least we found something, where we can stay at night. Now, I was just hoping for my friends to be alright and the owner of the house to be a humble person. Or else he might kick us out. That house was not too beautiful from the outside indeed, but it was big. A road was coming out of the house which was made of cement, going till the area visible in the dim light of the house. Staring at that house Jake said "whoa!! It's a bungalow...." I giggled at his statement and said "Jakey, it's not a bungalow. Umm, it's a smaller version of bungalow". "whatever!!" He said rolling his eyes. "Aww, you are looking like a kid!" I said still chuckling. I should say, this was not a masterpiece but not less than that. We reached near the gate. We opened it. I noticed a car parked inside. Hope arose in my mind. Hope, that I can go back, to my parents. I was missing them, especially my dad, he never let me live in discomfort. Always behind me, supporting me, if my mom doesn't allow me to go somewhere, My dad always used to help me out. We have laughed together, cried together and always helped each other with small things. Even when I got my first menstrual cycle started, he took leave from the office and stayed with me, he helped me forget the pain I had. We watched movies, ate chocolates, pizzas, ice creams, we've played together and enjoyed our whole day. My mom, sweetest in the whole world but sweet at times, and moody every time. From finding silly things to counselling me with every professional tip I needed. She supported me in everything. I wanted them, badly!! I was about to cry, but tears didn't come out. I felt my body dry inside, I felt my oesophagus had cracks on the inside like any droughted land, completely moistureless. While, due to running, I was full of sweat externally. We stood in front of the wooden door. Although it was not looking too old fashioned but was not looking new either.
Jake knocked on the door, there existed no response. He again knocked it, still no response. I was frustrated now. I mean, I am so tired and I wanted water badly. Taking the support of the door, I leaned towards it in complete annoyance "Agghhhh!!!" I said completely exhausted. Suddenly the door opened with a creaking sound. I was about to fall because of the door, but I controlled myself. We entered the house. There was no one at the entrance. Now, I was freaking out. Totally. I was off to search the kitchen where at least I can get a sip of water. But stopping me, Jake lifted his hand at the height of my abdomen and said "wait Lilly..... Let's wait for someone. It's not a good thing to enter someone's house without their permission", "Agghhhh!!! Ok!!!" This Jake and his etiquette are going to kill me someday. "Hello! Is someone there???!!! Excuse me, anyone's there??!!" Jake called out but there stood no response. "Agghhhh!!! Are we playing hide n seek here" I said with irritation and unsaid sarcasm. I folded my hands near my chest. Now my patience was going to break. I stepped in and observed the house. I found the kitchen soon after some steps. I heard Jake calling me but I ignored him. And continued towards the kitchen. Well, the need for water made me do that it's not like I did that on purpose. I reached the kitchen, poured myself a glass of water and drank it. When the water travelled through my mouth and throat. I felt a weird satisfaction, a pleasant feel, for the first time water tasted so delicious. Now my dry throat was again filled with moisture. For a moment I felt, I was drinking some kind of immortality drink or Amrit (Amrit or amrut is a Hindi mythological Indian word. according to my knowledge of mythology, It's a liquid that is used to gain immortality, we just have to drink that and we'll gain immortality). Well, I don't know if water is Amrit or not but, yes, today, water saved me. I lifted my face and realised that Jake was standing leaning towards the door frame, taking its support and smiling at me. "What??!!" I asked him raising one of my eyebrows. "Umm.... nothing-" he started, trying to avoid my gaze."- it's just you are looking like a kid who is concentrated on eating his chocolate" he completed while chuckling. "Jakey!!" I rolled my eyes in annoyance. "Now, let's find where the owner of the house is" Jake suggest while I nodded. He went upstairs and I was gradually roaming downstairs, admiring the beauty of the living room. "There's no one upstairs," Jake said coming down the stairs. "Jakey I am hungry," I told him and gave him the best puppy cute eyes possible in that condition. "Okay. Let's see what we've got in the kitchen" he said, with a smile approaching his face.
He went near the kitchen counter. I was standing, taking the support of the door frame. I stared at him all the time, he looked adorable, suddenly he looked at me "so today we are going to have cup noodles as our dinner" he said with a wide grin. "Wow!! I am honoured to have them" I said sarcastically which made both of us laugh. Jake then took the initiative to make the noodles. He diverted all his concentration on making noodles. His eyes glued to his work. I'll have to say, he looks sexy while cooking something. After all the tiredness and running he still managed to look amazing. He had a perfect jawline as if someone has detailed it with a piece of granite. He had long lashes, which touched his cheeks. Red lips, which were very tempting. And a nose that complimented his overall look.
"Done!!" he said lifting his eyes "wow!! finally!!". He passed me my bowl and we started eating them. "Lilly-" he called me "hmmm" I hummed looking up "I have a surprise for you" he completed with a grin "what??" I asked him excitedly. "Well if I tell you now, then that won't be a surprise anymore..." he said that made me groan in annoyance. "Follow me" he ordered but politely. I followed him. Soon we reached the terrace. We came out. The scene was auspicious. Moon was dizzy. Jake turned to look at me. He held my hand. OMG !! What is he doing? He is looking tempting. He is looking super hot in the moonlight and I can feel myself turn into a red tomato. Why is this affecting me? He is my best friend. oh my God. Oh my God. He placed both his hands around my hand. For the first time, Jake's gaze felt so weird like this, why is my brain is saying no, while my heart is forcing me to go with the flow. "Lilly" Jake called me. I looked into his eyes. And he confessed.