*BOOK ONE OF THE EMOTIONS SERIES*
Two States? But make it Wattpad version.
When the single Rudroneel laid his eyes on his sister's best friend, he unexpectedly felt drawn to her.
Aaruthira knew her best friend's brother for years unlike him. Despi...
Rudroneel looked up to find Yeshna looking at him with a smirk. "What do you want", he scowled.
"Truth. I have been noticing you for the past couple of days. Wherever Aaru is, your eyes automatically goes there. What's happening? Do you like her", Yeshna spoke gently to her brother.
"Honestly, I don't know. After I met her for the first time, I kept thinking about her. It was exactly how I felt before falling in love with Turvi", he replied.
"Bhai, Turvi is your past. You have to move on. From what you said, maybe you are falling for Aaru. But one thing, if you want to ask her out better be serious about it. Her ex was a dick.", she rolled her eyes at the thought of Aaruthira's ex.
"I don't know, Yeshu. It might be infatuation. We'll see how. And also don't cuss when Mumma and Papa are around", he told his sister calmly while Yeshna sticked her tongue out. Rudroneel smiled at her antics hopelessly.
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"Congratulations", echoed throughout the house as Abhijeet and Yeshna exchanged the rings.
The whole time, Rudroneel's focus was mostly on the figure that had skillfully draped an off-white saree with a royal blue blouse. Her long oxidised peacock jimikki was touching her cheeks. Her hair was up in a messy bun decorated with jasmine flowers.
All were busy taking photos with the newly engaged couple. Aaruthira noticed Rudroneel standing alone and decided to give him company.
"They are so cute together, right? Yeshna searched so many shops to find the perfect green lehenga that would match Abhi's outfit", she spoked, looking at the couple.
"It's only Yeshna if she doesn't stop until she gets what she wants", he laughed. Aaruthira was about to add on to the conversation when Maitra called her.
"Yes, Ma, coming", she smiled at Rudroneel before turning on her heels towards Maitra. He gasped softly as he saw the bareback of her blouse. It had two strings with bells attached to it. He could hear mummers about her from some relatives.
"Isn't she the reporter? She's very pretty. Maybe I should introduce Akash to her". Another one replied, "yes, they will look good together. If Akash is not interested then I'll introduce both Rihan and Rikil".
He couldn't help but feel weirded out. There was a sudden possessiveness over her. It was strange.
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Aaruthira's POV
Ma had called me to help her take the desserts out from the kitchen to the backyard where the buffet was going on. As I was doing that, I couldn't stop thinking about him.
He is a sweet gentleman. Although our first meeting was not very pleasing, we managed to put that in the past. However, the mouse incident that day did make us both a little hesitant in talking to each other. Eventually, even that was forgotten.
I was in the kitchen washing my hands after serving the desserts when an unfamiliar voice reached my ears.
"What is a beauty like you doing alone"? I ignored him and resumed my work. He came closer and leaned against the sink, "I'm Akash, you are"? "Your death", I said
"Hahahaha feisty, huh. Feisty girls are always hot. Come on, tell me your name. There are only two reasons why God has given you a mouth, make full use of it", he said. I didn't bother about his presence and turned the tap off.
He chuckled, "one is to answer questions. Two is for...", he dragged on his words while pointing at his crotch area. I immediately felt the disgust crawling down my spine and raised my hand to slap him. But he was quick and twisted my hands in a way that my back was touching his chest. Tears welled up in my eyes but I wasn't going to let him feel the joy of hurting me.
His nasty laugh echoed. I raised my foot and kicked his groin hard, making his grip around me loose. I immediately sprinted off with tears rolling down my cheeks. My path was blocked by a figure suddenly. I looked up in relief and happiness and whispered,
