Soulmates

Chapter 12

Dhruv sat checking his phone in the study, he had books in the front but it didn't seem he had the patience to study. The last message from Siya two days ago read - 'Do not wait up, going on some personal work to Mumbai and will be back in a couple of days, will be with dad during this time. Nothing to worry. Will not be able to take calls. Bye.'

It made him squirm in his seat. What was that she didn't seem to mention to him in detail. He was sure he could help as well. He was worried for her. After all he was a man of great caliber and he felt he could have been of help to them if only she had discussed it with him. Why didn't she? He was planning on getting Mythili home that day. It was important for him that she met her and not only meet her but like her too or maybe hate her, he didn't know. He flipped through Siya's photos on his phone. He ran a finger over her face, her smile. He noticed how her eyes crinkled as she smiled. She seemed to be happy in the photos, he liked her smile. It lit her up. It was her ornament. She had a distinct one. It made her special. And her lips, that kiss was unforgettable, it still stirred something inside as he thought about it. Her warm lips soft against his, that kiss did bring together something forgotten. The kiss was as though a taste of her love was glimpsed, it was both reassuring and devastating. It made him squirm, it made him crave. He had to see her, maybe it would be less chaotic then, he thought. When will you be back next, I miss you already Siya. He held the phone close to him and sighed. It lit up and buzzed, flashing Mythili's name across the screen. A tiny tinge of disappointment dotted Dhruv's face but he picked her call with narrow eyes.

"So, you could not sleep."

"Yes, I have been missing you since we last met. I can't stop thinking about you."

"Huh."

"Can I see you now?"

"Hmm, I was tired, thought I would retire to bed early and just go to office really late." Hopefully Siya would be back by then, at least I get to see her before I step out.

"What if I told you I have got piping hot samosas and the DVD of 'Love Actually' and I'm standing right outside your door?"

"What? You must be kidding....." he rushes to the door to find Mythili standing in her pyjamas holding out a bag that smelt like samosas and her phone in the other hand. She had let down her hair, it was unkempt, she looked like she just needed company or maybe she wanted to give him company.

"You are unbelievable you know?"

"Are you going to let me in or just keep me waiting at your door?"

"I'm sorry, come in."

"Move that ass."

"What? From when did you start using that A.. word?"

"I didn't say to Fuck off, now did I? Please..."

"Unbloody believable."

"Shut up."

"Okay come in..."

Mythili pulled out the box of samosas, they smelt warm and spicy, his mouth watered at the taste of it. She pulled out two small containers of the cutneys that came as accompaniments. She also pulled out a bottle of his favorite cool drink and went straight to the kitchen to get a set of plates. Dhruv had started digging into the samosa before Mythili could find some plates. He turned on the TV and settled down on the couch, stretching himself out while placing his legs on the center table.

"Legs off the table." She said making an entrance into the living, holding two plates out in her hands.

"It's my house, so let me be."