The Puzzle Of Love | Ishman

Ch.25

*Ishan's POV*

A few days in already. Shubman would still pack me lunch, wake me up at the right time, pick me up, drop me to college, and everyone already knew I'm dating the richest person in the whole town. Maybe even the whole country.

A few were jealous. A few tried to get on my good side. I never liked the attention. But I loved when Shubman would remember to do such small things that make a big impact on me.

"Baby! It's time for your college. C'mon"
"Hmm, okay"
"You know you'll get to meet Si, and Myra, and today you'll be off earlier right? C'mon now"

I pouted. Of course, college was important and all but I really miss just cuddling till late with my boyfriend.
"I'll take you out for ice-cream today"
"Promise?"
"Promise."

My face lit up and I skipped into his car, sitting in the driver's seat.
"Get in, Shubi. We're going college"
"But Babe you don't even know how to drive a car"
"Shhhh. Act along for once would ya?"

He laughed and got into the driver's seat too, making me sit on his lap.

He started the car while I put on some music. I picked up his shades, placing them on my nose. I straightened the collar of the shirt I was wearing (it's his shirt) and turned back to look at him.

"Hey, Handome. Enjoying the ride?"
"Yes, Darling"
"I see, falling for me already?"
"How could I not. You're such an awesome driver. I think I'm going to faint"
He said in a very fake, high pitched voice, making me laugh.

"Don't faint, Darling. I'm yet to reach my college" I smiled, switching the song.

"Shubi, did you know the whole college knows that you're mine?"
"It's good Baby. Everyone should know"
"Yeah. But there were these stupid people who tried to befriend me and thought could get to you"
"They're just dumb then. Be careful about who you're talking to, okay? I don't want anyone to say anything to you just because of me"
"No one would, Shubi. Everyone knows you'll beat the hell out of them if they do"
"That's correct, Sunshine" He said and kissed my neck. "C'mon now. We're here "
"Si?"
"Kuldeep said he's dropping him off already"
"Okay! Bye Boo"
"Bye Baby. Call me at lunch, okay?"
"Of course"

....

I had a free period before my next lecture. I thought of staying there and spend my time in the garden outside.

I plucked a few flowers, tying them together in a beautiful flower crown for my Shubi and placed it on my head so it won't crumble.

*Shubman's POV*

I happily went to my cafe, remembering the ice-cream date I promised him.
"Someone's in a good mood today"
"Yes bhaiya, I promised Ishan an ice-cream date"
"Of course"

Going through some paperwork and our accounts, I decided to take a break.
I checked my phone. It was almost time for lunch.
I waited for him to call.

Staring at my phone, I didn't even realise when 15 minutes passed. No call.
Spending 10 more minutes by saying 'maybe the next', I decided to call him myself.

The phone rang, once, twice, thrice... No answer.
I called again.

One, two, three rings and he picked it up.
"Ishu? How are you? Is everything fine? What's going on? Why didn't you call? And why didn't you answer?"

He didn't reply.
"Baby?" I asked. My voice was so low that only he could hear.
"Shubi.... Please come fast"

He hung up the call and I blasted through the cafe door. Surya bhai saw me, but didn't stop me. He knew it was useless. Because no one can come in between my way to Ishan.