About the story: Mansi, a middle-class girl with an unquenchable passion for dance, crosses paths with Terence, a renowned choreographer whose world is far beyond anything she's ever known. The moment she meets him, her heart catches fire, and she f...
I woke up alone in the room, tucked under the blanket, without him. We had an intimate moment—it felt so good, so real. We slept half-naked, our bare chests pressed together. I felt his warmth against my skin for the very first time. I'm feeling a mix of excitement and fear. When I found him gone, doubt crept in. My mind raced with questions: Where did he go? Did he regret it? What now? How will I face him? I lay back down with my eyes wide open and suddenly a thought popped up that turned my happy moment into a sad one. He hasn't expressed his feelings yet. He wants to give us a chance, get to know me, but hasn't mentioned if he likes or loves me. Yes, he was gentle, caring, he stopped the moment I started getting uncomfortable, he's soft towards me, but did he feel the same? I'm scared. Getting intimate would be normal for him. Nothing he hasn't done before, right?
I was drowning in my negative thoughts when Sakshi entered the room. She looked at me with raised eyebrows and uttered, 'I need all the juicy details, bitch. Nothing should be left behind. I want to know how and why your T-shirt is not on you but on the couch, alright miss?'
I'm blushing and getting nervous at the same time and replied, 'We just made out!'
Sakshi is giving me a mischievous look.
My facial expression changed, my eyes have become misty with unshed tears. 'Mansi, why aren't you sounding happy about it? Why are you not jumping in joy? What's wrong? You didn't like it? Just tell me.'
'No, no, it was wonderful, he was wonderful, it's just...'
'Just what? You're freaking me out' Sakshi spoke.
Mansi: It's that he hasn't confessed his feelings for me yet. Did he even mean it, or was it just normal for him? I mean, he had been intimate with his ex before. Also, he was kind of a playboy in high school, so kissing and making out are very common for him. You know what I'm trying to say. However, it's a big deal for me. It's my first time for everything, and I don't know how he feels about it.
Sakshi: Okay, okay, first calm down and put your T-shirt on. I can't talk to you looking this sexy. You were sleeping, and he had to step out for work, so he left. He told me to inform you once you're up. I know how you must be feeling. Don't overthink it; you just need to talk to him. He will definitely clear up your confusion. First, your phone is switched off. Turn it back on-he's been trying to reach you.
Mansi switched on the phone. Damn it's 8. There's a text from him 'give me a call when you wake up.' I call him. 'Hey, finally your phone is switched on?'
M: I don't know how it got switched off, sorry!
T: It's okay, I'm on my way, 15 minutes away. How about you get up, freshen up, and meet me downstairs?'
M: Are we going somewhere?
T: Yeah, just nearby for a walk. No need to fancy up. I'll call you once I'm there. See ya!
I went downstairs, wearing a denim shirt with blue denim jeans and white slip-ons. I saw him outside waiting for me. I waved at him, didn't look at him for too long, passed a smile, and got in the car. He drove me to a place where there's no crowd. A very beautiful place, on the other side of the marine drive, where nobody comes, and amazingly the view is so refreshing and beautiful. Far away from traffic and people, it is around the coast, sky full of stars and cold breeze. Wow, what an amazing view!
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