The Puzzle Of Love | Ishman

Ch.15

*Third person's POV*

Shubman made them both a cup of coffee and they sat talking with each other. Shubman only wanted to make it better. He knows he hurt him, but he wants to make it better.

"Ishan... Will you go on a date with me?"
"Date?"
"Right now?"
"I-..."
"Please say yes.... I want to make things better "
"..okay, Shubman"

Shubman's heart was now dancing with glee. He hadn't made any prior arrangements, but what's the worry when you own the best cafe in the city.

"Get ready, Darling... I'll make this the best date for you"
Ishan smiled at him, knowing Shubman would really put all of his efforts for him.

...

"We're at your cafe"
"Step inside, Ishu"

Shubman pulled the door open for him, revealing an empty cafe, with flower decoration and dim lights. Hues of purple and lavender were spread everywhere and the scent of fresh vanilla and jasmine candles felt detoxing.

"..wow.... Shubman, this is already perfect"
"Nuh-uh not yet... Have a seat, My love"
"Are you going somewhere?"
"No. I'm not leaving you ever, Ishan"

Shubman and Surya had planned this while Ishan was getting ready. He wore a simple shirt, with a long, loose lower. His wrists were covered in bracelets and a watch and a plain chain hung around his neck.

"Do you remember you once asked me what 'beautiful' means?"
"And you described it to me in a very unique manner"
Shubman smiled.
"Ishan.. there's something I never told you.."
"What?"
"That you're my beautiful. You define beautiful so beautifully that I sometimes forget that there's actually a word that tries to compete with you... Every time I look at you, Ishan.. all you remind me of is smiles. You send me into thoughts of calmness. You make me want to give up everything just for you. I'm always at a loss of words to even describe what I'm feeling... You complete me, Ishan, in ways I never knew I needed"

"... I don't know what to say, Shubi"
Shubman took Ishan's hands in his and kissed the back.
"It's alright. I don't want anything back from you... I just want a chance, Ishan... Can you give that to me?"
"I can, Shubman... Make me love you"

..

They both didn't need to order. Shubman had asked Surya to prepare some special, customised dishes for them, which were placed on their table one by one.

"Mmm.. Shubman, I didn't know you guys had this"
"It's only for today, Ishan... It's just for you"
"Really?"
"Yes, Darling "
"It's so delicious! "
"*Chuckles* thank you, love"

They continued their little talks. It was mainly Ishan talking and Shubman listening.
"I speak too much, don't I?"
"No no no no no no no no! I love it, I love to listen to your talks"

Ishan smiled shyly. No one has ever payed attention to his talks, neither has he spoken to anyone like he does with Shubman.
There has always been a different connection between them and neither of them denied that.

"...do you wanna hear a joke about Pizza?"
"Sure, Darling"
"Nevermind, it's too cheesy"
".... Did you just- ... Omg! " Shubman laughed a little out of fondness.

"You actually found that funny?"
"...what?! Are you going to blame my humor now?"
"I would have if mine was any better"

They laughed together, forgetting all the pain and past, falling for each other more and more by the passing second.

Surya took a picture of them both having a laugh together, smiling to himself. He was really happy for both of them, and he knew, they were the missing pieces of a puzzle the universe has been trying to put together.