series of short stories

『𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔢𝔣 𝔬𝔣 𝔥𝔦𝔰 𝔥𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔱 3』

Teju’s pov

The lights were so dim in this restaurant.. making it as romantic as it can.. and i was getting so nervous feeling his gaze on me in every second..

We looked out of the window..

“Baarish ruk gyi..” i said and he nodded

“ I think this will avoid trouble for u now.. I’ll go on my own..” he shook his head

“That’s not a problem at all..” he said

“plus..it’s getting late.. I’ll drop u.. don’t worry..” i shrugged..

I don’t know.. hoping for a future with him is wrong or not.. though.. i know I don’t deserve him..

“Tejasswi..” i looked up..

“are you okay ?” I shook my head hesitantly and he held my hand

“kya hua..” i shook my head and smiled

“Nothing.. i was just thinking about something..” i said and he nodded.

I don't know. i am not really comfortable in opening up my past to someone.. urmi was the one to witness my breakdown along with my family.. but it’s been three years to that day.. the day.. i became so self conscious for my whole life.. i lost my confidence.. i agree.. i gained my confidence slowly but i still am self conscious.. and I don’t want anyone to see my that side..

Our dinner arrived and we had it with a light conversation.. after that we headed outside and instead of directly going home.. i wanted to walk around a bit..

“Thodi der bahar ghume.. i mean.. bhut accha weather hai..” i said and he nodded with a smile..

“umm.. i think we should just leave.. mere ghr ke ps ghumenge..” he shrugged and drove off to my place.. we got out of the car and then.. we were just roaming here and there.. talking about a few things..

It was after sometime that we stopped in front of the entrance as it was getting late..

“Thanks for today karan..” i said and he shook his head

“Thank you for today..” i got so confused.. but before i could say something.. he cupped my face and i was left totally speechless.. his thumb caressed my cheeks while we had a deep eye contact.. he inched closer and i felt his lips on my forehead to which my eyes shut down automatically.. he parted and then inched closer to my face.. but some flashbacks stopped my happiness there itself.. i kept a hand on his chest and he paused.. i looked up at him

“This is not right karan ..” he looked at me confusedly

“i m not right.. not right for you..” i shook my head

“I’m sorry..” i stepped away and shook my head

“we should.. not go anh further with this please..”

“Tejasswi what’s the issue ? ” he asked and a tear rolled down my eyes..

“Tejasswi.. ro kyu rhi ho?” He stepped forward and i took a step backward

“I..am.. I’m sorry..” i looked up

“I can’t give you anything.. I can’t keep u happy.. i m not the one for you..” and with that i ran inside and took the stairs to my apartment.. i got inside my apartment and closed the door behind me… i slid down and rested my head on the door as tears rolled down my eyes

Karan’s pov

It was Saturday now and i was in my room after having dinner with mom ,dad Sahil and urmi .. it had been three days that i was trying so hard to talk to Tejasswi but she’s neither coming to her office.. nor to the cafe.. and not even responding to the texts.. I haven’t even talked to urmi about it yet.. i just hope she knows something about this matter