Operation Love (Rishbala Fanfiction)

Chapter 10

(RK's POV)

After the kiss, I realized what I had felt for Madhu. I loved her, and I wanted to tell her my true feelings.

I got discharge from the hospital today. The doctor deemed me fit enough to go back home, given that I take the medications prescribed daily. Madhu and Mulund helped me out to the car, parked right in front of the hospital. Mukund sat in front with the driver, while Madhu sat next to me on the back. I watched her carefully. What did she want to tell me? She was looking out of the window, a small smile creeping up on her face. She was blushing. Why was she blushing? I wanted to know.

We reached my home, and Madhu immediately got up and helped me out. She hadn't said a single word the entire journey. Mukund followed, but Madhu stopped him.

"It's okay Mukund....I'll take care of him." She smiled at him.

"You sure?" She nodded in response. Mukund smiled back and left from there.

"Let's go RK.." She said, helping me inside.

She unlocked the door and pushed it inside. All I heard next was barking. Champ and Princess were running towards us, wagging their tails wildly.

"Who brought them back here?" I asked, puzzled.

"Mukund told me he left them here."

"The guard must've let him in." I said. Madhu led me inside and sat me down on the sofa.

"Let me get some water for you." She hurried away, coming back moments later with a glass of water in her hand. I took it, my fingers grazing hers in the handoff.

"Thanks Madhu." I said. She smiled.

She also forced me to take the bitter medication that was prescribed to me. It made me drowsy. She helped me into bed and left, closing the door behind her. She still didn't reveal what she was hiding. I would ask her when I woke up. I was too curious.

(Madhu's POV)

I had to make the moment special. Just telling him wouldn't suffice. I needed some decoration. But there was no trace of decor in his house whatsoever. Well, except some scented candles lying in a cupboard. I took those out and placed them around the living room area. I grabbed my purse and ran down to the flower shop nearby and bought a bouquet and a basket of roses.

Once I got back, I lit the candles and placed the bouquet on the coffee table. I removed the petals from the roses and made a large heart around the area.

"Perfect." I said happily. Now I just had to wait for RK to wake up. I skipped to the kitchen and made some khichadi for him.

(RK's POV)

I woke up a few hours later. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock. 7 pm. I propped myself up and walked slowly outside. It was darker than usual. I took a few steps outside and saw Madhu. She got up immediately and ran to help me. The pain subsided by her touch. I smiled at her.

"Why is it dark, Madhu?"

"You'll see." She blushed.

She walked me over to the living room. It was dimly lit with scented candles and roses petals placed in the shape of a heart all around the floor. On the coffee table laid a bouquet of flowers and a plate of khichadi.

"Madhu what is this?" I asked

"This is what I wanted to tell you." She took me over to the couch.

"What do you mean?" She cupped my face with her hands.

"RK......I love you." She said, tears filling her eyes.

My world froze. I felt happiness and excitement all at once. She loved me too. My emotions went in a frenzy. I pulled her close to me by her delicate waist. I leaned closer to her ear, finally revealing my feelings to her.