Arranged Marriage To Love

Chapter 6 - First Meeting

Riya's POV

As I entered the library, the bell rings indicating someone has entered, making my Aunt Lila to look up who was reading a book.

As soon as she saw that it me, she was surprised but happy.

"Riya!!! What a surprise?!" She exclaimed but continued," what are you doing here dear?"

"My mom told me that you needed my help, so here I am." I said.

"You came here to help me Riya, truly?" She asked me while eyeing me carefully.

"Yes Aunt Lila. I came today to help you."

"Okay dear, I believe you." She said even though she didn't.

"So what did you need my help with Aunt Lila?"

"Will you please sort all the books in a proper order and place them accordingly."

"Okay. Where are the books?" I asked while looking around for any unsorted pile of books

"Its near the children books shelf dear. At the back of the library. You will know when you will see them." She answered.

"Okay." I said and then started to move towards that direction.

As soon as I saw the pile, I started the work of sorting the books.

While doing the sorting, I distinctly heard the bell chime again and few seconds later some muffled conversation.

"......books.....girl.....fairies.....children...."

Minute later, I heard a pair of footsteps coming this way. I looked up and saw a man standing there, with his back towards me, and looking through books as if searching for something.

I went back to my work after seeing him. I was so concentrated on doing my work that I didn't realize that there was someone behind me. They had to clear their throat loudly to get my attention.

I jumped, after listening that sound and I realized that I had company. I turned around to ask that person the reason for making such sound. But as soon as I saw him, I froze for a second.

Standing infront of me was man in his mid or early twenties with midnight black hair, darkest brown eyes, with a medium stubble on his face and he had a very serious look planted on his face which made him look even more intimidating. I noticed that he wore a simple pair of blue jeans which had few cuts randomly and V neck grey shirt.

While I was checking - no observing him, he was also checking me- no observing me fully.

Suddenly I realized what I was doing, I snap out of it and I clear my throat to get his attention and said,"Yes, how may I help you?"

"I....I was wondering if you could help me in selecting a book for my baby sister?" He asked in a serious voice.

"Yes ofcourse." I answered quickly but continued," what kind of book does she like to read?"

"Uhh..mostly books relating to princess and sometimes fairies too."

"Oh. Hmmm. Princess......fairies....." I mumbled.

Suddenly I had a good idea, I told him to move aside and he does and I move towards the children book shelf and search for the book that I had in my mind. After I found it, I gave it to him and said," princess book with a touch on fairies."

He reads the book title ' Cinderella ' and said while smiling a little," Thank you. I know she will love the book."

He looked so handso- nice when he smiles.

"Yeah. I hope she does." I replied with a small smile.

"By the way, I'm Veer. What's your name?" He asks.

"Riya." I answered.

"Thank you Riya for helping me in selecting this book. I know my sister will love it."

"Your welcome." I said with a slight color to my cheek. I hope he doesn't notices that I thought to myself.

"Bye." He said.

"Bye." I said.

He turns around and walks towards the desk where my Aunt was sitting and reading a book silently.

He pays for the book and leaves. But before leaving, he turns around and looks straight at me for few seconds and then walks out the door.

As soon as he walks out the door, i released my breath. I didn't even realize when I started to hold my breath. And I wanted to stop those wierd feelings that i have been having in my stomach since he stared at me.

Ahhhh....not again. Why won't these weird feeling go away. I thought to myself. I think I m getting sick or I m catching some flu thats going on. Yeah that could be the reason for these weird feelings that I m feeling in my stomach. I tried to reassure myself but failed miserably.

I put that matter on the back of my mind, and continued my work to sort all the books properly.

Yes Riya. Concentrate on work and forget everything.... Yes I can do it. I thought to motivate myself.

And with that I concentrated on finishing my work quickly. After I completed it, I walked towards my Aunt to tell her that I have completed the work.

"Oh. Thank you Riya. For helping out today." She said.

"Its no problem Aunt. Whenever you need me, I m a phone call away."

"Yes dear. Thank you again Riya. You can go to home now."

"Okay. Bye Aunt Lila." I said.

"Bye dear."

With that I left.

When I reached home, it was nearly dinner time. I went to kitchen to help my mom with dinner.

After dad came home, we all had a silent dinner and then went to bed early.

Such an interesting day. I thought sleepily.

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