In "Swipe Right Into Love," journey alongside Alani Dhawan as she navigates the thrilling rollercoaster ride of romance. From harboring a crush on her enigmatic neighbor, Ishir Gaba, to a chance kiss that sparks unexpected emotions, Alani's world is...
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Ishir is here.
Ishir is in my house.
Ishir is sitting across from me eating a salad.
Ishir is looking hot.
And I need help.
Mom invited him and his family for dinner, we do this almost every month at least twice, and if there are any special occasions it becomes more than twice a month.
I decided to put a pause on talking to him "plan" because first I needed to figure out what I would say, cause whenever he is around words seem to escape me, and I always make a fool out of myself so this time I will write it down and maybe memorize it before blabbering like an idiot.
Simran suggested it is a bad idea but I need to get this out of my system. We kissed for god's sake I am not saying he was my first kiss or anything but still it is kind of a big deal for me given I have a crush on him and everything.
Also, it will be easier if my stupid ass brain and heart think Ishir hates me and he hated the kiss, also that he will never repeat that.
"So, Ishir how's work?" My Dad asks. "It's good, Uncle. We have some plans to expand our business so working on those for now" Ishir says his eyes shifting from Dad to me.
Don't look at me like that.
Why is he looking at me?
"Close your mouth, Alani" My brother whispers. And I realized he was looking at me because I probably look like a dumbass staring at him like some weirdo who wants to kiss him again.
Argh. This kiss again. I need to get a lobotomy maybe that can help me erase these thoughts and weird tingling feelings.
"Uh...um excuse me," I said fumbling with the empty plate. Akash followed me to the kitchen. Everyone was done with dinner so I decided to wash the dishes, one less chore for Mom.
"You need to stop being so obvious," Akash says. "I don't know what are you talking about Akash". I know very well what is he talking about. Akash found out about my crush on Ishir a few months back and I have already warned him not to talk about it yet he always does. I am so surprised he doesn't have a problem with me liking Ishir but again they have a very weird relationship so can't say much.
"Oh, you know well, Alani" he teases again. "Shut up" I punch him hard on his forearm which doesn't affect him. "You know you have been acting more weird around him since the party. Did something happen?" Akash asks arching his eyebrow at me. "No" my voice came out a little squeaky. Knowing I have a crush on Ishir is one thing but if Akash finds out we kissed he might kill Ishir and it will make things bad for our families too which I don't want.
"Did you confess, Ani?" Akash says sitting on the countertop. "No. And can we please stop talking about it?" I said pleading. If Akash probes further he will find out what happened at the party cause I am a liar but not that good one.
