Destiny of Lovers

2

Arpit's POV

"Stupid Bath towel!!" I growl as my bath towel falls on the wet floor of the bathroom. I was getting late to go to the gym today and I'm quite excited because I'm getting a new trainee today and that is none other than, CA Maya. I cannot be late today. I rush myself and have my pre workout meal and get ready to go the gym. I wear a shirt that hugs my body well and I hope I'm in my best state. I gaze myself one last time in the mirror before leaving and yes, I look decent.

Hi. I'm Arpit. I am a certified gym trainer and also I happen to own several gyms in the city. I moved in few years ago from my hometown and at the age of 30, I am here with a goodwill from my own name. The majority of the city knows me. My parents and my older brother Ahaan, have supported me throughout and I am forever grateful to have such an amazing family.

My best friend Priyank, had to move out of the city because he is a part time trainer, and a full time corporate employee. *sigh* I wish he was my business partner. But one optimistic side to the story is that I get to train Maya. The name itself suggests that she is enchanting. The day I saw her, is the day I fell for her, and with every passing day, I am more attracted towards her. I don't think ever in my life I felt such a thing for any girl, but Maya, Maya is different. She stands out with her sunshine personality. She is goofy, street smart, very good at her work (is what I've heard) and most importantly, she laughs her heart out. She is the most perfect woman I know. Imagining her laughter, soothes my pain. But she seems to be scared of me, well I cannot blame her entirely, it is my cold personality that keeps people away from me.

I reach the gym with her thoughts in my head and start working out as per my routine. That's when I heard footsteps from behind, 0 points for guessing, it was none other than Maya. I sensed her perfume from metres away and gosh she is so put together even while coming to the gym.

I immediately turn around and I startled her a bit, and I introduce myself, "Hi I'm Arpit". She introduced herself in a very low voice, it was more like a murmur. Her eyes are very innocent and humble, her gaze just froze me but I snapped back to reality and helped her with the fitness routine for the day.

I was watching her softly throughout, and I can't take my eyes off her hair brushing through her face. She might've sensed my gaze and started feeling concious about herself. Damn it, Arpit! You mess it up.

After she was done with the workout, she walks out of the gym and I have to wait for a whole day to meet her again. But what do we have social media for? Yes, I proceed to look for her on Instagram with a hope and I did find her. It was a private account and I was in a dilemma whether to send her a follow request or not.
Come on you fool, you can't creep her out! My inner voice screamed. But I really wanted to be a part of her social media. With a long contemplation I send her a request and like a fool, I start checking my phone nervously if I got accepted or not.

"She is a busy woman, she is a busy woman" I calm my overthinking while tapping my legs anxiously and checking my phone in the meanwhile.

Suddenly, my phone chimed and I take a look at the notification to find her name on the notification bar. Yes! My follow request got accepted. Wow.
Like a dumb guy I stalk her account and get to know that she is really the same person on social media; her witty captions, quirky photos, goofy pictures... Deva! Am I in love with her??

Wait, is she following me back? Yes, yes, she is, ufff... Why the heck am I so nervous? I'm feeling butterflies since the day I saw her. Am I normal? Should I get myself checked? Never once I felt this for a girl, of course I had crushes in the past, but never such a strong attraction. Man, she is something, but I want her to be my everything.

Should I text her or will I sound creepy? No, won't text her, wouldn't be nice.

I'm very very exhausted from all the work and now I'm at home preparing my dinner. I love to cook, its a part of my routine; cooking my own food and smacking my lips, praising my cooking skills. As I started preparing for a simple rice and rasam, I remembered that Maya loves a simple rice bowl, obviously I stalked her account and got to know this. I wish I could cook for her one day.

I call it a day and sleep off thinking about the next day and preparing myself for it.

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