TOXIC DATE

THEM

"There's a Japanese phrase that I like: koi no yokan. It doesn't mean love at first sight. It's closer to love at second sight. It's the feeling when you meet someone that you're going to fall in love with them. Maybe you don't love them right away, but it's inevitable that you will."

IRA'S POV

It has been a month since Rumi passed away, it was a very disheartening moment for all of us. Death has always been like this, in some or the other way it takes away a part of us along with the person who leaves this world.

The only satisfaction Rumi had was that she died in Asher's arms and was in front of him when she died. I mean not everyone gets to die in front of the person they have always loved or admired. That's something totally opposite that Asher never had any feelings for her but still he respected hers and never made fun of them.

For the first few weeks it became difficult to console Ruma, but with a lot of care and love she tried to accept the bitter truth that her mother wasn't a part of her life anymore instead she became the brightest star in the sky. The only thing which helped Ruma to heal was Asra's love. Asra was a few months younger than Ruma but she looked after Ruma like an elder sibling. She was always there with her, making her laugh, asking her to play and be with her mostly.

In this chaotic and sad world my two girls got a comfort in each other's presence. Amma has lately started accepting Ruma too, she was hesitant at first but gave up with those thoughts because Ruma was the only symbol of memory of Rumaisa. Every time my eyes went on the frame of Rumaisa, my eyes moistened with tears.

Asher and I have started living back together the way we were. But obviously the burden and responsibilities were too big for us to act lovey dovey all the time. Everything was messed up and there was no time we got free to give to each other even to have a proper talk. But today I decided to have a gala time with my husband with the cake I baked.

The moment I reached my room I saw him working on his laptop. And suddenly I remember that there's a Japanese phrase that I like: koi no yokan. It doesn't mean love at first sight. It's closer to love at second sight. It's the feeling when you meet someone that you're going to fall in love with them . Maybe you don't love them right away, but it's inevitable that you will.

Like it happened with us. The first glance we had of each other was exactly so opposite of what we are today.

"Chocolate boy chocolate cake khaoge" I called out to him.

(Chocolate boy will you eat chocolate cake)

"Hahahahhahahahhahah"

And he started laughing.

"What's there to laugh Asher" I smiled back adjusting the plate on the table.

"You, I mean it's been years and you didn't stop with that nickname. Chocolate boy...lol Ira grow up we are parents now" He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Oh come on I am a parent but that doesn't mean I would stop being silly, and you know Asher I can only be this free with..."

Before i could have completed my statement he hugged my frame. I was still so tiny in his presence. He was too dominant for me.

"You are only this free with me, I mean you can act silly only with me...I know that Coco" and he smiled.

"Asher why do you love me this much? Sometimes it becomes unimaginable to imagine that there can be a person who can love me this much!" I looked at him.

"Are you a monster?! No right. Why can't anyone love you..I mean if it were not me..if it was anyone else they would have also loved you. You are too loveable baby...don't think like that ever and when you already have me there's no question. About why I love you so much. It's just a simple answer and that is I love you and will always do that" and he pecked my lips.