ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛ ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ [ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇᴅ]

a day with him/her

Nikita POV:

I had not gone for dinner the day before because seeing Mayukh scared me. I didn't know what to think. Would he be angry that I walked off without telling him? Would he see me as a burden again like he does? I thought it's best to take time to myself so I can accept that he's here, as my roommate.
I told Esha that I'm not well and that the journey troubled me and so I need to rest. She agreed but somewhere I knew she has some doubt, because she said "We'll speak later."

Once they left, I showered and then I got out of the room and tried finding something to eat. After finding nothing, I made chai with the stuff we brought today and some Kichadi, to soothe my hunger. The best way to relax is SRK! I grabbed the TV remote and started watching his movies.

A while later they came home and Esha kept me food. My body stiffened seeing Mayukh. I had understood that I need to get used to it and have had a self reflection in the shower after they left to accept that he's here. He handed me my food and him coming closer reminded me of my aunt, which instantly scared me as those memories came back. Him coming closer made me feel safe. My hands unintentionally brushed against his and the feeling of his hand when I held it a week back came to surface. I muttered a thank you and went back to watching my movie, along with everyone else when they joined. I then went to my room and slept.

The next morning, we decided to get to know each other and head out since our classes start in a day. At 8:30am, I had made some poha as breakfast for everyone.

"Having an Indori make poha is the best thing ever!" Sid exclaimed.
I smiled and said, "then you need to take more." And I served him more.
"Gladly!" He said and started eating. I sat next to him and ate while Esha Sid and I started talking and having breakfast.

Mayukh walked in. He looked really good in light blue sweatshirt and cargos, ready for the day.
"Mayukh! Come sit." Esha said and pulled a chair opposite me, next to her. He sat and I looked down and continued eating.

"Ms Indori made poha today. We're having authentic poha and chai. you also have!" Sid smiled.
Mayukh smiled at Sid and served himself. Would he like it? I didn't realize me playing around with my food to get his reaction.

"It's really good." He said. I gave him a small smile without meeting his eyes and continued eating.

Mayukh POV:

If my mom had this poha, she would have fallen in love with Nikita then and there. This was the best poha I've ever tasted. I tried telling her it's good but she just smiled without meeting my eye. Her not meeting my eye was annoying me now. Why is she acting guilty and avoiding my gaze?

"Okay guys, I got our metro cards and our stuff. Does everyone have each other's numbers?" Esha said, "Oh wait, Niki you don't right? We shared them yesterday you weren't there. I'll give them to you." Esha said and Nikita passed her phone while eating.
She stuffs her face and eats, I noticed and smiled slightly.

"Okay Nikita go get ready. You're the only one left. Come fast." Esha said. Nikita nodded and went to her room to get ready.

I started cleaning the plates and then sat with my phone and called Mom, spoke to her for a bit.

"Hey bro listen, we're gonna go activate these cards and try finding out about the car rentals, can you and Nikita meet us in the lobby in 20 minutes?" Sid said while fixing his wallet. Esha came behind him.

"Haan Mayukh, we need to activate the cards so we don't waste time and since we're done anyway might as well use the time till Nikita gets ready. Do you wanna come?" She asked.

"No, it's fine, I'll stay, I'm on call with Mom anyway." I said.
"Oh Great! Please hurry Nikita up she takes forever to get ready, speaking from experience! And tell aunty we said Hi, we'll talk to her soon!" Esha said and Sid and her left the room.

After talking to Mom I went to Nikita's room to see if she's ready. I noticed slight humming coming from the room and opened the door to see her drying her hair and humming along. Her room smelt just like her, jasmine flowers and strawberries. I walked inside and saw her room organized neatly with a small temple near her bed.
I cleared my throat to grab attention and she turned around in shock. I must have scared her with the sudden presence.

She looked beautiful. Her wide eyes adorned with kajal, her small nose ring and the sweet pink lipgloss complementing her face. Her white spaghetti top and black shorts made her look hot.
What are you thinking Mayukh? Stop.
She is my wife though.
No, she's not.

"Umm, they're waiting for you. Are you ready?" I asked, not able to take my eyes off her.
"Yea... yeah. Al-most." She said, why is she stuttering.
I came closer to her and her body stiffened. She was wearing her earrings but her hands were shaking.
"You... need any-thing?" She asked.
"No." I said and came closer, "I need to talk to you."
"Y... yes."
I grabbed her hand and made her sit on the bed. She gasped and sat.

"How are you?" I asked.
"I'm... I'm good." She said, playing with her fingers.
"Look at me. Why can't you meet my eyes?" I asked, kinda irritated.
"I can." She said.
"Then do it."
She looked up slowly, and for the first time since I saw her that night, her eyes met mine. Her chocolate brown eyes adorned with kajal highlighting her features.
"I... I need to get ready." She got up and started putting earrings again.
I got up as well and went behind her, took her earrings and put her hands down, "Stay still." I said. I moved her hair to her other side and made her wear her earring. Every time my hands touched her skin, I felt butterflies. I came closer to her and whispered in her ears, "I'm waiting in the hall."

I left the room with a small smile on my lips and came to the hall. I realised that I couldn't even talk to her about us because I got distracted. This is not a good sign. I decided to talk later.

Nikita POV:

He left the room, leaving my heart flustered and butterflies running in my stomach. What's he doing? I threw those thoughts away and hurried up and came outside.
He was sitting and talking to his dad about work while I cleaned the remaining kitchen and waited for him at the door, with my shoes on and ready. He saw me, said bye to his dad and walked towards me whilst using his phone.

"Let's go." He said and I nodded. He locked the door and I followed behind him. I was on my phone when I noticed a message from my aunt.

Aunt: You bastard child. Going to Dubai won't save you from your horrible fate. I know that boy left you. Wait and see what we do to you.

I froze. How did she know this? Is she following my move? Oh God, she knows I'm in Dubai. Is she sending people behind me?

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