The Puzzle Of Love | Ishman

Ch.18

*Ishan's POV*

I got both of us to sleep somehow last night. Shubman was still sleeping, while I went outside to check on Si and Kuldeep.

"You guys sure you want to leave? You can stay for breakfast, I'll order something from the cafe"
"Why don't we stay, babe, I want to spend more time with Ishu"
"Alright, then, we're staying... But just for a little more time"

I called the cafe and Gemma, one of the employees, picked it up.
"Good morning, I'm Gemma, from 'Moon and Sparkles', how can I assist you?"
"Hi Gemma! It's Ishan"
"Ishan! How are you? Are you coming anytime soon?"
"Ah, not yet, but I actually wanted to order something for breakfast..."

She said she'll send a special dish and it reached home in no time. Shubman's really so lucky to have employees like Gemma.

Kuldeep and Siraj left after a lot of convincing from Kuldeep, and I decided to check on my Boyfriend.
We were yet to talk about last night, and I wasn't exactly sure what and how to say.

I stepped inside his room. Looking at him sleeping so peacefully made me forget all of my tension, and smile at him.

"Hi Boo, it's time to get up"
"Hmm.. no"
"It's Afternoon already, Darling"
"Sleep, Ishu"

I giggled. His voice was raspy and filled with sleep. I guess it's time to step up my game.

Fetching just about a handful of water, I splashed it on his face. He instantly woke up, falling onto the ground looking around confused.

I laughed loudly at the sight, and he threw away the covers.
"You!" He said and pulled me down too, causing me to fall on him, my face hitting his chest with a force.
"Ouch"
"Why'd you do that, Troublemaker?"
"You wouldn't get up"
"Well, you should've let me sleep then"
"No, I was missing you"

He smiled at me, and I breathed in the tension-filled air around us.
"Your breath is so hot" He said.
"You're so hot"

I blushed, where was all this confidence coming from? He put a finger under my chin, lifting it up, creating eye contact between us.

The moment seemed to freeze. It was as if his eyes spoke so much, something that voice never could. It was as if I kept looking and looking, drowning into the very inviting ocean.
I could see myself inside, and in my eyes was his reflection, and in his was mine, creating a mirage, an infinite cycle of us existing in each other.

We sat there for a few more minutes, when his phone rang, Surya bhai, of course!

"I'll... Uh, I'm going to take a shower, you can go next"
"Or we can go together to save some time and water, you know, small steps for nature"

I smacked his chest lightly. "Shut up. All you ever got is stupid ideas"
"Worth a shot"

I eye-rolled, blushing and stepping inside the bathroom.

...

*Shubman's POV*

Till Ishan was taking a shower, I decided to cook myself some food.
I had some precut vegetables, putting them between a loaf of bread, making myself a sandwich. Not much cooking.

"Sugar?"
"Yes, Darling? Are you done yet?"

....

I noticed Ishan was stressed about something the whole day. When we were watching a movie, having lunch or even just talking.

"What's wrong, Bubs?"
"What?"
"What's it? Tell me, your Shubi"
"I- ... Something happened last night"

My heart sunk.
"Did I- did I do something again?"
"No! NO NO NO! NOT ANYTHING BAD!"