Pranjal patki, a sweet,kind and bubbly girl. And a hopeless romantic girl.Always want to keep everyone around her happy. Pranjal is persuing her pharma degree from one the top colleges in hyderabad.she loves her family,can do anything for her family...
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9:30pm Outside of AU University Pranjal's pov . .
I was hoping for something amazing to happen but things didn't go as planned. I missed my one and only chance to go meet him and strike up a conversation. As soon as his performance ended, he was walking towards me and my legs automatically started dragging me towards him. We were so close, but at that very moment, my friends came and stopped me in my tracks, dragging me out of there. I could see him stopping in his tracks, watching me being dragged away. I couldn't help but keep glancing at him until he was out of my sight.
Currently, I'm standing near the gate of my college, eagerly waiting for a cab to show up. It's already 9:30, and there are no cabs available to take me home from here. I had told my parents that my friends and I would come together, but everyone ended up going their separate ways. So, here I am, standing alone in the darkness of the night, with the moon shining beautifully above me. It's quite a serene yet lonely moment, don't you think?
Out of nowhere, a white sedan pulls up right in front of me. The car window rolls down, and there he is, with a mischievous smirk on his face. He starts waving at me, signaling for me to come closer and have a chat. I walked over to him, and with his deep voice, he asked, "Miss, DDLJ,wassup? Need any help?" I replied, "No, actually I was waiting for a cab, but there are none available right now." He then inquired about my friends, and I told him they went their own way, leaving me all alone. And then, out of the blue, he dropped the most unexpected question on me, leaving me completely flabbergasted. He asked, "Would you be fine if I drop you off at your home?"
Can you believe it? I was taken aback!He understood my reaction and what I was thinking. He quickly reassured me by saying, "I just offered because it's not safe for you to go alone right now. You can come with me, I'm completely safe, and I'll make sure you get home safely. If you're comfortable with it, what do you say?"
That's actually really thoughtful of him. Even though I was a bit hesitant, I didn't want to miss this chance to finally have a conversation with him. I nodded in agreement, and he promptly opened the passenger door. I hopped in and quickly fastened my seatbelt. It felt like I was the leading lady from one of my romance novels! Such an exciting and unexpected turn of events! It was super awkward trying to start a conversation, especially when I was unsure of what to say. But hey, I took the initiative and said, "Hey-" and he was about to say something too! It's hilarious that we both ended up stopping and laughing. He asked for my name and what I'm studying, and I introduced myself as Pranjal Patki, pursuing PharmD in my second year. Then I asked him about his name and what he's studying. Even though I knew his name from his performance, I wanted to hear it from him. He smiled and said, "Well, well, you have a pretty name, Pranjal. That's an interesting choice, of course. Hi! I'm Atharva Kashyap, pursuing engineering in my second year."
We couldn't help but smile at each other. We got so caught up in our conversation that we forgot about where he was dropping me. At the same time, we both turned towards each other, as if understanding what we were thinking, and burst out laughing. His laugh was cute. He asked where I live and called me "Miss. Ddlj," which made me frown. I told him that I live in Gandhinagar near Musheerabad and asked if he also lives nearby or if he's going in a different direction after dropping me off. I also asked why he keeps calling me "Miss. Ddlj" when I have a cute name. He laughed and said, "Slow down, woman! So many questions at once. Yes, I know about Gandhinagar. And to answer your next question, I do live nearby. As for the last question, I know you have a pretty name, but our encounter was funny, and I couldn't help but laugh at your crazy dance moves. So, I thought of giving you a funny nickname just like your funny dance steps."
He ended up laughing when he saw my horrified expression, and I couldn't help but smile a little too. We drove in silence for the next few hours, but then he asked if I wanted to listen to music. Of course, I promptly agreed! A night car journey with music is the best, especially when you have a handsome hunk taking you home. It feels so magical, you know? As soon as he turned on the radio, the song that played got me all excited and happy. It was "Yeh Raatein Yeh Mausam" by Kishore Kumar. He saw my excitement and turned up the volume a little bit. I just smiled at him and enjoyed the view with the song playing in the background. It was such a perfect moment, right?I was staring out of the window the whole time, and I could feel him glancing at me every now and then. It made me blush a little, but in a good way.
Everything felt so peaceful in that moment. I closed my eyes and just enjoyed the cool breeze on my face. It was so serene. I was almost near my house, guiding him with the directions, when out of nowhere, he asked me, "Pranjal, I want to be friends with you!" That was so sudden that I immediately turned my head towards his unexpected question. . . . Atharva's pov . .
I was on my way back home when, in the middle of the gate, I noticed Miss Ddlj standing there with a worried expression on her face. I parked my car in front of her, rolled down my windows, and asked if she needed any help. She explained that she was waiting for a cab, but none were available at the time. I didn't feel comfortable leaving her alone, so a protective instinct kicked in, and I offered to drive her home.
She seemed a bit hesitant, but I reassured her that I would make sure she reached home safely and that she could trust me. She nodded, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy when she accepted my offer. As she sat in the car, we chatted about our names and the courses we were pursuing. She told me her name, "Pranjal Patki," and I couldn't help but smile to myself. We drove in silence for a few minutes, and then I asked if she wanted to listen to some music. She agreed, and when I turned on the radio, it played "Yeh Raatein Yeh Mausam" by Kishore Kumar. The excitement in her eyes was undeniable, and I couldn't help but smile at her innocence. She gazed out the window, appreciating the beauty of nature, while I admired the beauty right beside me. It was a serene moment, and she looked absolutely serene.
I actually told her that I lived nearby, but in reality, I live in Jubilee Hills. I couldn't just leave her alone and go home, no way!.I couldn't help but be captivated by her as we stopped at a signal. She rummaged through her bag, pulled out a rubber band, and attempted to tie her hair into a ponytail. I couldn't take my eyes off her. It felt like everything else around us faded away, and she became the center of attention. The way she delicately held her hair and combed it with her fingers, creating a perfect and adorable little ponytail. It was a truly mesmerizing sight. At that moment I had this sudden urge to run my hands through her hair and gently hold her cheeks in my hands. But then, someone called me and I realized she was shouting my name because the signal turned green and people were honking from behind. I quickly started the car and we drove ahead.
And in that moment, I thought, "What the heck was I thinking? What has suddenly gotten into me?" We had just met, and here I am daydreaming about something else. I needed to get a grip. But it's like I wanted to be with her so badly, to really know her and share my thoughts with her. I've never felt this desperate to be someone's friend before, but with her, it just felt right. Like she's the one I've been waiting for. I was really hoping to have that connection with her, you know? To be able to call her a friend.
We were almost at her house, and she was giving me directions, but all I could think about was how I wanted to be friends with her. I couldn't wait any longer, so I interrupted her and boldly asked, "Pranjal, I really want to be friends with you!" Her reaction was priceless as she turned her face towards me, clearly shocked. Our car stopped right in front of her building, but she seemed lost in her own thoughts. I was getting a little impatient with her deep thinking. So, I cleared my throat to get her attention. That's when she snapped out of her trance and noticed me staring at her. After gazing into each other's eyes for a whole 2 minutes, she gave me a smile and reached out her hand for a handshake, saying, "Let's be friends!" I was completely taken aback and momentarily speechless. But I quickly gathered myself, took her hand in mine, and couldn't help but notice how soft and perfectly fitting her small hand was in my larger one. She quickly withdrew her hand from mine, and I couldn't help but miss her warmth. I noticed a slight blush on her face, which made me smile even more. We exchanged numbers, and as she got ready to leave, she turned back and asked me to text her once I reached home, just a simple "Reached" would do. This girl never fails to surprise me! I smiled widely, nodded in agreement, and watched her until she disappeared from sight. Then, lost in thought, I made my way home, replaying the whole incident in my mind. I don't know why, but I just wanted to be by her side every day, not just as a friend, but something more.
Hey Pookies 🩷 Here's the 3 chapter?How was it? They finally became friends *excited* . Don't forget to drop your votes and reviews🫶🏻 Next chapter on Saturday 🤍 With love 💗 ~P🌌
