A Sip Of Destiny

Chapter-5

{2 months later}

˚ ༘♡ ·˚꒰Yash's Pov꒱ ₊˚ˑ༄

It's been a month and I still can't get that day out of my head. We were casually hanging out, exploring this beautiful town to our heart's desire.

The moment we reached on top of that hill and I saw her admiring the view... I lost my heart to her, Forever. It took me a while to realize the feelings I've started developing for her in the span of these 2 months.

I still can't help the way my heart races when I think back on that day, I walked her back to her home. It was getting dark, so I couldn't leave her alone. What made it even more special was the way she wrapped her fingers around my hand.

How paranoid I was after that, that maybe she didn't like the feeling of my rough skin against her delicate one. But she's a sweetheart.

We still meet at the café everyday. I love hearing her when she tells me about her whole day. I could watch her for hours. The way each emotion presents itself on her face is just... Out this world. It captures my heart everytime. And I keep falling deeper in her love.

The people don't get to see it but in my mind I always do a little celebratory dance everytime I catch her wearing one of those hair accessories that I gave her. For a matter of fact, I definitely suck at dancing.

Heck, I get up early everyday just to reach the café before her so that I don't end up making her wait. It opens up at 6 a.m. but I'm always there waiting outside at 5:45 a.m. Natasha and Amy frequently tease me about it.
I secretly enjoy that.

Sleepless nights, longer phone calls, lengthy texts that started from an awkward 'Hello?'. Endless thoughts about her running through my head and just like that I, the most unromantic and boring person, fell in love.

Whenever I feel the urge of punching that boss in his face, my eyes automatically land on this beautiful bracelet we bought together. All of my rage gets replaced by beautiful, seren thoughts of Miss Librarian. Aashi...

I don't know where life takes me in future but I don't think I can keep it to myself anymore. It's a big risk but then how long am I going to suffer like this?

"Go ahead! Prepare yourself and tell her that you love her."

An echo came from my heart and I seemingly agreed, which is a rare case. I am not a man who's usually emotion driven but it has changed now.

But how am I going to do it? I don't know how one is supposed to confess their feelings to the person they love. I don't want to scare her off.

The pages of my notebook made a rustling sound as a strong gust of wind entered through my room's window.

Wait- Pages! That's exactly what I need to help myself.

I quickly sat down on my desk and tore a blank paper from the notebook. I will write down all my feelings on this note and then whatever happens will be decided by Aashi.

I just hope she doesn't have a boyfriend already. Crap! I never asked her about this. Come on, Yash! Why are you like this?

Anyhow keeping everything aside, I picked up a pen and the voice of my heart began to flow on the paper, in the form of words.

" Dear Aashi,"

Wait do I sound too old fashioned? Should I scratch that? No, I should sound like myself in this.

'Dear Aashi,

I know you must be thinking why I passed you this note instead of saying it directly but hang in there, please?

I am a very boring and workaholic type of a man who never cared much about his surroundings until...

I caught you staring at me, one fine day. You effortlessly made your place in my thoughts since then. The very next day I stepped inside the café with the intention of finding you, striking a conversation with you but, believe me when I tell you this, the moment I laid my eyes on you I was at loss of words.

You are so full of life. You have such a golden heart that has love for everyone in it, especially animals. I see how you spend your time with those stray cats and puppies outside the café often.

Remember when you asked me on the hill top, "Isn't it beautiful?" I said "It sure is." but it was not the landscape, it was you I was talking about.

Aashi, I know it's very weird to you right now but. I have feelings for you. I love you. I love every shade of you, with my whole heart.

I am not a handsome or a very romantic man myself but for you, I try to understand 'Love' from close, everyday.

I promise that I will love you for the adorable, sweetheart of a woman that you are. I promise to be your café buddy for as long as going there makes you happy.

But if '

The door of my room opened interrupting me in the middle of everything.

Mom and Dad walked in together. Strange! They only talk to me together when it's regarding something very important.

"Yash? Are you busy with work?"

Dad asked me with a smile. I quickly slipped the paper inside the notebook and placed it in the drawer.

"No, Dad. Just some rough calculations. Why? Is everything alright, Mom?"

I got up from my seat and stepped closer to them. Mom made me sit on the bed taking her seat next to me, Dad did the same.

Am I supposed to panic or feel worried right now? I think, Yes. What's going on? Mom started ruffling my hair. It's been a while since she did that last time. I think it was years ago...

"Everything is alright, Yash. But we do have something important to tell you. See you've been a lovely son all of your life and we feel proud of you."

Mom said with a wobbly voice. She's getting emotional? But why?

"Yash, we are not forcing you but we would be happy if you agree to this. For our happiness.

We have found a girl for you. I had made a great friend in this town and it's her lovely daughter I'm talking about. If you agree then, we have already scheduled your first meeting with her. After a week. You can take your time."

Hearing Dad's words my heart sank. He patted my back once and left the room with Mom.

I didn't know how to process all this. I had no clue for how many hours I sat there, frozen to my spot. With each passing second my brain started to become numb. I was not able to think anything, I felt so lost.

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👀 Shocking? Or not?
Now what will our Yash do? Does he have to forget about his new found love? Or will he be able to find his way back?
What about this girl that his parents have found for him?

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