Loving You

Chapter 21 - Akshara - Mission: Failed

I tossed and turned in my bed, trying not to think of what possible trouble Abhimanyu and Reet could be getting themselves into. Now that I was home and finally had a moment to think about my actions, I realized I had been a terrible host to Abhimanyu tonight.

I was the one who had invited him to come bowling with me and I had spent over half the ignoring him. Where were my manners?!

My phone chimed and the screen lit up to show messages from both Abhimanyu and Reet incoming at the same time.

You home? I felt butterflies rise in my stomach at the concern in Abhimanyu's message.

Yes, you? I typed quickly before laying the phone on my chest.

My phone dinged again.

Same. Just got home. About to sleep.

Same. Have to be at work by 10. My boss hates it when I'm late. He's quite peculiar about time you see ;P

Yes, I've heard he's quite a hardass ;)

A giggle escaped my mouth as his little winking smiley emoji. The man knew I hated how strict he was. Almost like an army cadet.

I thought about what to type next before finally answering back with: He needs to chill for a bit, don't you think?

Yes., I agree. But I'm sure he's trying his best.

I was smiling like an idiot over our text conversations. Why was conversing with him so effortless sometimes?

Okay, now I have to sleep. For real this time. Goodnight.

I pressed the phone to my chest, waiting eagerly for his reply.

Goodnight, Akshara.

I turned my phone off and pressed it to my chest as in what felt like ages, I fell asleep with a wide hearty smile on my face.

~*~

I awoke to the constant buzzing sound of my phone blowing up. In half a state of drowsiness, I checked my messages to see I had received about a dozen messages from Reet.

I opened up her text messages to see them half be just random gibberish and half be about...Abhimanyu.

Homeeeee!

OMG Aksh! He's so hot! So freaking hot! And he smelled soo good!

Akshhhhhh. I would let him check me out any freaking day of the week!

Wake up! I have to talk to you!! Answer me!

Did you feel something brewing between Abhimanyu and me? Did you?! Because I freaking did! He held my hand and showed me how to bowl! It was soo hot and sensuous AKSHARA! Soo hot!

Do you think he felt it too?! The connection?!

Do you think he liked me?!

And on and on and on. I still had about a dozen more text messages from Reet. All regarding Abhimanyu.

A petty part of me did not want to respond to any of those messages. But the other, more calm, composed and rational part of me told me that I would be acting like the other definition of the female dog if I didn't respond.

Okay, okay! I'm awake. And oooooh...you found Abhimanyu hot?! I texted, trying to feign enthusiasm even though I felt anything but.

Finally! You're awake. And not just hot, super hot!