"If I explain who I'm,
no one would understand me.
No one knows that you're the love of my life.
If I were asked what true love is?
I would show us.
If you and I are said to be lies,
I would find love and kill it."
~ Kabilan
Author pov:
After their heated session of kissing, her feelings for him became even more confusing. Even though she tried to draw a blank on him, his thoughts started to get a death grip on her heart. His breath, touch, and presence gave her a warm feeling of strange comfort. Yet, she can't fall for him and she will not. With a mild hope of forgetting him, she came out of her pondering.
Days passed by and finally, all students were in excitement, curious, and joyful as it was the day of the cultural event at Royola University. The balmy day held a youthful spirit of music concerts and dance shows for the fun-lovers, classic 'Romeo Juliet' drama for artists, and food fests for foodies.
Mrs Basu approached Meera from the other end of the brightly lit hall. Her random grey strands of hair were dyed coal black while her green cotton saree managed to drag her age from sixties to early fifties.
"Meera, it's already half past four. When is the chief guest arriving?", she asked while adjusting her significant cat eye spectacles.
"I've contacted his PA, he would be here in a few minutes ma'am", said Meera in an assuring tone.
Accepting her reply, Mrs Basu went on to check the other arrangements. On the other hand, Meera was getting anxious with every passing second. She has contacted both his PA and him personally but neither responded. All the preparations for the event were done- the huge hallway was decorated with numerous lights which were overshadowed by the gigantic crystalline chandelier that hung with pride at the center, rows of beautiful flowers aligned near the stage, red carpet spread, a table for the chief guest, choir and finally students seated on their respective places. Every single one of these would go in vain including her respect if he didn't turn up today.
She rushed to the garden. With a slight hope, she dialed his number, pressed the call icon, and waited for his reply. After a while of extended ringing, the call was disabled which pushed Meera into disbelief.
To be honest, she ignored all of his calls for a couple of days to avoid talking about that incident and now he is ignoring her.
He won't come
Sadness conquered her eyes which drooped down and her coral lips lowered with lost charm on her face. Accepting her situation, she walked down the hallway and entered the main auditorium from a gloomy corner and that's when she heard a female student reciting,
"Let's welcome our chief guest, Mr. Arjun Niro Joel, the CO-CEO of éblouir"
She lifted her face with sudden happiness and relief, her heartbeat accelerated while her russet orbs fixed on him. His figure was seen partially amidst the huge crowd surrounding him like flies around honey. He climbed the stage and sat down on the chair with a prideful smile crawling on his face.
The blue blazer paired with his white t-shirt and pants enhanced his look. The slicked back coal black hair contrasting his hazel eyes made her admire him by forgetting her surroundings.
On the other hand, Arjun was eagerly searching for Meera. His pupils dilated when his eyes landed on his darling, wearing a raven black saree with a golden border, her eyes decorated with kohl matching the color of the darkest sky and a lone lucid moon, the blush of a rose petal and the heart-shaped lips that he would die for.
He skipped a heartbeat as he was beyond stunned upon seeing his ravishing beauty.
Oh my God, Meera! How can someone be so alluring?
That was the moment when his eyes met hers. Soon, the principal's words gradually started to mute while the chattering of students went down. Slowly, a silence occupied the hall, thus diminishing the noise around them.
Silence that made them forget about their surroundings
Broke their boundaries
Made their worlds to collide and blend with each other
Held countless unspoken feelings they hid deep inside their heart
Induced the desire to taste their concealed love
A huge applause from the students disturbed and dragged them from both of their thoughts. All of a sudden, things came back to normal around them.
"Now, I request the chief guest to address the gathering", the brunette beamed and looked at Arjun. He stood up, walked towards the mic stand and cleared his throat to expose his masculine baritone voice.
Throughout the speech, he kept on stealing glances at Meera. He just couldn't take his eyes off her.
The event came to an end by late 6pm.
Arjun looked for Meera who was no where to be found. He walked to the empty parking space, took his keys and was about to enter the car when Meera called him.
"Why did you ignore my calls?", asked Meera with a pinch of anger in her tone.
"Actually, that's my question. Why you didn't pick up any of my calls?", argued Arjun playfully.
"I was kinda busy with my work"
"Oh"
"I didn't get time to check my phone"
"Ohho"
"I gave my phone to service center and got it today. That's the reason"
"Ohh, I see"
"Mr.Arjun, stop teasing me"
"Oh my God, Meera. For the first time, I'm seeing you getting angry which is kinda.... cute", smiled Arjun.
Her cheek gleamed crimson red upon hearing his sudden complement. She cleared her throat, faked an angry face and asked again, "What's your reason?"
"Tit for tat", winked Arjun.
"What? Do you know how much I was concerned about your arrival and how important is this event?",whisper-yelled Meera.
"Do you want to know the reason? Here is the reason- I just don't want to talk about the incident that happened at your house. I want to forget about it", she continued.
"I should get going", she nervously turned away from him while Arjun grabbed her shoulder and made her stop.
"That's how you feel by that incident? Really?", he asked while looking directly into her anxious eyes.
"It just happened in that moment and I was really vulnerable. I still don't know how I let that happen. I'm so sorry for that and....", she panicked.
"Don't be sorry, Meera. Do you know what I feel about that incident? No matter what you say, I felt a real connection between us. That moment was so perfect and I wished it lasted forever", he came closer to her and held her cheeks while Meera's legs froze to that place.
She was not in a position to oppose his touch, not after what he said a few seconds ago. He began drawing circles on her crimson cheek with his thumb.
"I just...I just like you. Would you go on a date with me?", asked Arjun with a tinge of hope in his heart.
Please say YES, darling or I have my own ways to make you say it.
Upon following her unexpected instincts and avoiding her fear, she said, "yes".
Arjun gave a tight hug to Meera on hearing her reply which pushed him into the world of euphoria.
"Just want to kiss you. Shall I?", he asked her out of the blue which surprised her.
Her sudden boldness made her say yes in the form of a shy smile.
He leaned towards her and placed his lips on hers. His fingers caressed her hair while she hugged him closer and let her shyness go away.
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Heyy guys, hope you liked this chapter. Pls do vote and comment your thoughts so that I can improve my writing if there are any flaws.
Good day.
-dazzlerxshasha
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