Love Together

Chapter 28

How long will he cling? In a few minutes, Aayansh will let go by himself," Radhi thought to herself. 
 
But even after waiting for ten minutes, Aayansh continued to cling to her legs, causing Radhi's frustration to deepen.
 
Becoming increasingly frustrated with his stubbornness, Radhi finally relented and said, her voice tinged with annoyance, "Fine, I'll tell you what happened last night, but before that, you have to let go of my leg."
 
Aayansh, still unwilling to release her, retorted, his tone defiant, "And how can I trust that after letting go of your leg, you'll actually tell me what happened?"
 
Radhi, trying to maintain her patience, responded firmly, "Well, when you trust me, then I'll tell you the truth."
 
Aayansh mulled over her words, realizing the validity of her point. He finally stood up, releasing her leg, and with a sigh, straightened his clothes, asking, "Okay, so tell me, what happened?"
 
Radhi's POV
 
After Aayansh finally let go of my hand, I stood there, trying to steady myself and catch my breath. It took a moment for me to find my footing and feel grounded again.
 
Then, when Aayansh asked, "Tell me now," I could sense his impatience.
 
"Yes, yes, I'm telling you," I replied, but I needed a moment to gather my thoughts.
 
"But first, let me catch my breath properly," I said to him, needing to calm my racing heart before I could speak.
 
"So, did you manage to catch your breath properly?" Aayansh asks, his concern evident in his voice.
 
"Aayansh," I respond, shooting him a glare filled with irritation at his question.
 
Why does he keep asking when it's obvious I need a moment?
 
"Alright...alright...take your time to catch your breath properly," Aayansh says, his tone gentle as he tries to calm me down. 
 
I appreciate his effort, but I just need him to give me space.
 
"Now listen, I won't repeat myself again and again," I say firmly, my frustration clear in my voice. 
 
"Just say it once then," Aayansh responds, his eagerness apparent in his tone. He's ready to listen, but I need him to understand the weight of my words.
 
As Aayansh waits for me to speak, I can sense his anticipation building.
It's clear he's eager to hear about last night's incident. 
 
"It seems I have to tell him now because I don't want any misunderstandings to come between us in the future," I think to myself, mustering the resolve to speak the truth despite my exhaustion.
 
Just then, the lights suddenly go out.
 
"What's this? The lights went out. I understand, even though God doesn't want me to tell Aayansh the truth, that's why He made the lights go out," I think to myself, silently thanking God that finally, I won't have to tell Aayansh the truth and I won't have to be embarrassed either.
 
As I was lost in thanking God, a sudden embrace startled me. My heart raced with surprise and confusion as I tried to identify the person clinging to me.
 
"Ohhho, in this room, who else could it be but me and Aayansh?" I think to myself, a flicker of surprise passing through me as I process the situation.
 
Sensing that the person beside me might indeed be Aayansh, I turn to the figure clinging to my side and ask tentatively, "Aayansh, is that you?" My voice carries a blend of uncertainty and hope as I eagerly await confirmation.
 
When I didn't receive any response from Aayansh, I asked him further, "Aayansh, why are you sticking to me like this?"
 
Aayansh's POV
 
"Aayansh..." Radhi's sudden, piercing scream slices through the oppressive silence of the dark, foreboding room, dragging my attention forcefully towards her.
 
"Yes, what happened?" I finally register Radhi's voice, my heart pounding with concern.
 
"I should be asking you what happened. I've been trying to talk to you all this time, and you're not even listening." Radhi's tone is sharp with frustration.
 
"Yeah, I... um... was just... uh..." I stutter, struggling to find my words before Radhi interjects, "Vo sab chhodo aur ye batao ki tum mujhse itna chipke kyun hue ho."
 
(Forget all that and tell me why you're clinging to me like this.)
 
"I'm just sticking close to you because..." I reply, attempting to mask the trembling fear in my voice.
 
"Because?" Radhi asks, her voice carrying a hint of anticipation, waiting for my response.
 
"Tumhe dar lag raha hoga na," I deflect, trying to hide my own fear.
 
(You must be scared, aren't you?)
 
"Wow, isn't it amazing? I'm the one feeling scared, yet I have no idea," Radhi says, dripping with sarcasm.
 
"See, that's why I always say, I know you better than you know yourself," I boast, unable to hide my smug grin.
 
"Isliye toh dar tumhe khudko lag raha hai aur naam mera laga rahe ho," Radhi retorts, her frustration evident as she gives me a teasing glance, her eyes gleaming with amusement at my attempt to shift the blame.