I too want a love story - KarEena

3. The date

Saturday

"Santu, come on yaar, it's already 4 am, we should have started our preparation but we are still in the parking" Karishma chided

"Sorry, sorry, it's because of that Cheeta," Santu said sitting behind her on the Scotty wearing her helmet

"Now what happened again?"

"We fought"

"What are you guys fighting for, he listens to everything you say, that man literally worships the land you walk on, what more do you want?" Karishma stated the facts

"That he does" Santu grinned ear to ear and instantly her smile turned into a cute pout, she leaned on Karishma hugging her, resting her pouted face on her shoulder "I know I may sound selfish but he is not spending time with me, yesterday is the third time he cancelled our date in last two months, maybe I accepted his proposal way too soon" Santu sighed

"Santu, baby, aren't you the one who told me that he is the CEO of a big rising company and his partner is busy in other ventures, so he is unusually busy these days" Karishma tried to pacify her best friend

"I know" Santu said her tears finally breaking down the barrier, Karishma eyeing her from the mirror swiftly stopped the vehicle on the side, got down and faced her "But I miss him" Santosh hugged her still sitting on the Scotty, Karishma held her close as Santosh snuggled her face in Karishma's torso and mumbled "and I hate crying", she broke the hug holding Santosh's face in her hands, gently wiping off the tears

"Everything will fall into place baby and we both know that he is also feeling guilty for this, so give him some time" Karishma kissed her forehead as Santosh nodded in agreement, Karishma continued "How about I take you out for a coffee in a famous café I know, we can go now because I know the owners too" Santosh looked at her in confusion "It is called CCC" Karishma chipped in, Santosh looked at her sternly and spoke "Why don't you say we are getting late for work rather than offering me a coffee date to our own café"

"Chorry" Karishma held her ears, looking expectantly with puppy eyes

"Now come on, we are late for work" Santosh rolled her eyes

As they parked in front of the Café, both their faces lit up when they saw Cheeta waiting with flowers, Santosh removed her helmet, climbed down the bike and ran to him melting down in his arms, Karishma waved at Cheeta and opened the Café's door, still finding them in embrace, "Now don't make me jealous, come inside and help yourselves with a coffee, I'll be in the Kitchen starting the preparation, you guys can have the café to yourselves" she said loudly entering into the café

They smiled at themselves, entered the café, sharing a coffee in the same mug with some heartfelt conversations

"Karu, most of the work is done, after these cupcakes cool down, I will store them, we can do the icing tomorrow, it's almost time, now go and change," Santosh said removing Karishma's apron

"Santu!" Karishma looked at her sternly

"What? Don't you want to look good for your first date?"

"Do I have to do this?"

"Yes"

"But I am tensed Santu" Karishma said sitting on the stool near the cooling rack

"I know Karu, but I have a good feeling about this, she is not going to think you are a lovesick adult who is acting like a teenager" Santosh encouraged her, nodding at her Karishma went to change