Loves' Crossroads

Unveiling shadows

Roohi ♡

The cool tiles beneath my bare feet felt grounding after the hot water of the shower. The lingering scent of lavender shampoo was a welcome comfort, dispelling the remnants of the alcohol-induced haze that had clouded my senses earlier. And now that I am back at my senses I have to leave. 

The incident from the event night kept playing in my mind on repeat. I need to leave; I can't even look at him in the eyes now. I am literally in his house, in his room using his bathroom. His dark eyes from that night again came on my mind, looking at me so intimately.

Roohi stop, what is wrong with you. That man is the biggest grump to ever exist on the planet. And he is Agastya's best friend. Speaking of him, HOLY SHIT I completely forgot about our plans for tomorrow. He planned a surprise for me, and I am here showering in his best friend's house.

I need to leave 

I need to leave

I NEED TO LEAVE

 Emerging from the bathroom, I padded down the stairs, the silence of the house echoing my own unsteady steps.

"You can sleep in the first floor, third room," Aahan said, his voice devoid of any warmth. He was sprawled on the couch, eyes closed, his phone clutched in his hand.

Oh, so he can sense people's presence. That is so cool.

"No Aahan, there is no need for it, I am leaving for my home. I am so sorry to trouble you and I am so thankful of you to bring me here." I blurted out, scared for his response.

He turned his head back looking at me with those dark eyes and kept staring.

"What's wrong?" I asked,

He tilted his head and smirked at me, "Nothing, you were leaving, go leave."

So fucking rude and what is he smirking for?

"Yeah bye, good night" I grabbed my purse from the dining table and searched for my phone to book the cab when I couldn't spot my house keys.

"Uh, by any chance you have my keys?"

"You don't remember?" He stands up from the couch and stalks towards me like a predator for its prey.

"I-? N-no,?" 

Why am I stammering?

He stops by the stairs, leans on the handrail and folds his arms on his chest. 

Holly-molly, So hot

"Your friend has them, hence you are at my house." He reminds me that I am stupid.

"Oh right, I'll call her, no worries." I gave him a small smile to not show my nervousness. I quickly dial Nia's number and wait for the sloth bitch to pick up. She must be with some guy again. What do I do with this girl. "The number you are dialing is not answering please try again later."

I redial her number again and again and again. When the 7th time she doesn't pick up I give up and turn to Aahan. 

Shit what if he kicks me out now, What if he forgets to become a gentlemen and let me be for myself, What if he-

"She didn't pick up, did she?" His husky bold voice cuts my overthinking.

"No, that's not it, I was thinking if you could let me stay tonight? You know this late I don't think I will find a cab"

"I'll drop you,"

"Oh no no, why would you trouble yourself, haha, it's fine first floor third room, got it." I quickly run towards the stairs before he holds my arms and stops me, turning me around to face it.