forbidden soulmate (Ishan x Shubman)

ch 2

Shubman started doing his work, taking orders with a focused expression. As he turned around, he accidentally bumped into someone, but luckily they didn't fall. He looked up at the person, oh it's him, it's ishan.

"I'm really sorry, I didn't see you," Ishan picked up his books that fell on the floor.

"It's okay, I didn't see you either," Shubman looked at Ishan.

Ishan looked up at the person and stood up. "Oh, Shubman! It's you. What are you doing here?"

"I'm gonna be working here from today," Shubman smiled.

"Oh, that's great! I come here every single day," Ishan replied as he fixed his books.

"What would you like to order?" Shubman ran his hand through his hair.

"You, I mean, please join me until my best friend arrives here," Ishan replied as he sat at the table.

"Uhm, sir will be angry if I," Shubman responded and chuckled.

"Oh, wait!" he exclaimed, quickly turning around. "OYE SHREY, I'm taking Shubman for a while!" he shouted, hoping Shreyas would hear him. Shreyas gave him a thumbs-up and continued with his work.

Shubman gave him a weird look but sat in front of him anyway.

"Where's Cupcake?" Ishan broke the silence.

"He's at Abhi's house," Shubman pointed towards Abhi, who was busy chatting with Shreyas. "I can't bring him here, you know," Shubman smiled.

"Oh, I see! Why did you shift here?" Ishan inquired.

"I wanted to be independent on my own, so I decided to work here," Shubman responded.

"Oh, great! Same for me, I'm here so I could be independent too. I live here with my best friend," Ishan chuckled. "So, what's your hobby?" he added.

"I write," Shubman smiled.

"Oh wow, I love reading, Look at all these books," Ishan pointed towards his books.

"No, I mean romantic novels," Shubman responded.

"Yaar, atleast take a look at these books. They're fiction too," Ishan gave him a disappointed look. "Do you write books?" He added curiously.

"Yes, I'm gonna publish my book, that's why I'm here. Otherwise, my parents would have forced me to handle their company," Shubman let out a deep sigh.

"Same here, That's why I'm here too, so I can become a doctor," Ishan responded.

"A cardiologist?" Shubman inquired.

"Yeah, how do you know?" Ishan looked curious.

"Cause, umm, I don't know," Shubman giggled.

"Lemme tell you a secret, the owner of this cafe is dumb," Ishan whispered. "And if he ever scolds you, just let me know. I'm gonna scold him even more!" Ishan added.

"Yes, sir!" Shubman giggled, giving him a playful salute.

"Ishan, why did you leave me hanging, bro?" someone came and playfully tapped Ishan on the head, "Oh hi, uhm," he looked at Shubman.

"Hello I'm Shubman, Shubman Gill," Shubman introduced himself.

"I'm Mayank, Ishan's best friend," Mayank responded.

"Can I go now?" Shubman asked looking at Ishan.

"No, I mean he's not here for me, he's here for his abhi. Please don't leave me; I'll be bored sitting here alone," Ishan gave Shubman his puppy eyes. Mayank rolled his eyes at his dramatic best friend and went to Abhi.