As I sat alone in the waiting area, I realised Anika was the only person I couldn't imagine living without. She shattered all the damn walls I had built around my heart. I was so deeply in love with her.
Anika Sharma, a typical event planner, is thr...
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Anika
I woke up, feeling the warmth of someone's body around me. Slowly opening my eyes, I found Jai's arms encircling my middle, my back pressed against his chest.
Attempting to wriggle my way out, I heard his hoarse voice saying, "You're not helping the situation."
I halted abruptly, turning towards him. His eyes, a mesmerising hazel when touched by sunlight, locked onto mine. "Good morning," I greeted, surprised that I didn't have a headache.
"Morning, princess," he pulled me closer by my waist, and I rested my head near his chest.
"Why did you let me stay?" I inquired, realizing I couldn't recall anything after our dance.
"You wanted to sleep," he replied.
"So you slept next to me?" I asked, puzzled.
"You wanted me to cuddle you," he smirked.
"I soo did not," I replied in shock. Did I?
"You did," he kissed my head. "Thank you then," I said.
"You need not thank me for taking care of you, princess," he replied and I melted right there. Some people are worth melting for.
We got ready, and I changed into jeans and a top that I'd packed thankfully. With no time or energy for makeup, I put my hair in a bun and applied sunscreen and lip balm.
It was just us, Jai's parents, and Aarav left, and all of them were ready, so I was the only one left.
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, the smell of dosa hit my nose, and my stomach started grumbling.
"Anika beta, come," Mom called. "Good morning, Mom," I greeted and headed towards the kitchen.
"How did you sleep?"
"Good, good," I said.
"Did you now?" Aarav interrupted.
"Yes, I did," I replied.
"Bah, here I thought you guys did a nightout," he teased and I hit him with a spoon.
"Stop teasing, Aaru beta," mom said with a wicked smile.
"Shall I help you with anything, Mom?" I offered.
"No, you can take a seat at the dining table, beta," she said, smiling.
Me and Aarav proceeded to the dining table when I asked, "So what's up with you and Nisha?"
"Nothing."
"Didn't look like nothing when you guys were dancing yesterday."
"We're friends," he said.
"Aarav, jis school ka student tu hai na, usi school ki principal hoon mein. Tell me what's happening," I demanded.
