Be mine SONEYA

6. THE AMUSEMENT PARK

Aryansh and Adhriti reached the amusement park, the colorful lights and cheerful atmosphere filling them with excitement. As soon as they entered, Adhriti's eyes sparkled with joy, and she couldn’t contain her excitement. She ran ahead, looking around in awe.

"Look, Aryansh! There's so much to do!" she exclaimed, her laughter ringing in the air.

Aryansh watched her, a fond smile on his face. Her joy was contagious, and he found himself swept up in her enthusiasm. "Yeah, let’s explore everything!" he called after her.

They spent hours riding roller coasters, eating cotton candy, and trying out various games. Aryansh loved seeing Adhriti's face light up with every new experience.

They wandered over to the game booths. Adhriti's eyes sparkled with excitement as she spotted a ring toss game. "Let's try this one!"Aryansh chuckled. "Alright, let's see if we can win a prize."

They spent the next few minutes tossing rings, laughing each time they missed. Finally, Aryansh managed to land a ring perfectly on one of the bottles. The booth attendant handed him a large, stuffed bear.

"For you," Aryansh said, presenting the bear to Adhriti with a playful bow.

Adhriti giggled and accepted the bear. "Thank you, kind sir."

Eventually, they came to the giant wheel. Adhriti’s eyes gleamed with excitement. "Let's go on that next!" she said, pointing.

Aryansh hesitated, feeling a knot of fear in his stomach. "Uh, maybe we could try something else?" he suggested, trying to sound casual.

But Adhriti wasn’t having it. "Come on, it'll be fun! Please?" she pleaded, her eyes shining with excitement.

Unable to resist her enthusiasm, Aryansh nodded. "Alright, let's do it."

As they made their way to the ride, Aryansh's nerves kicked in. He gave Adhriti a shaky smile as they sat down in the cabin. Inside, he was praying, "Bhagwan, bacha lena. Abhi iske sath shaadi bhi karni hai."

The wheel started moving, and Aryansh instinctively reached out, grabbing Adhriti's hand tightly. She looked at him, her heart beating faster at the unexpected gesture. Trying to act normal, she gave him a reassuring smile.

They sat in comfortable silence, taking in the panoramic view of the park below. The sounds of the carnival games, the music from the merry-go-round, and the distant screams from the roller coaster blended into a harmonious symphony.When they reached the top, the Ferris wheel paused for a moment.

Their eyes met, and the world around them seemed to fade away. The only sounds were their heartbeats, echoing in the silence of the moment. Aryansh noticed a flick of her hair falling across her face and gently tucked it behind her ear, his fingers lingering for a moment.

Suddenly, the wheel started descending, jolting them back to reality. They reached the bottom and stepped out, both of their faces flushed. They exchanged nervous smiles, trying to calm their racing hearts.

"That was...cool," Aryansh said, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Yeah, it was amazing," Adhriti replied, her cheeks still pink.

Wanting to change the atmosphere, Aryansh suggested, "How about we grab some dinner? I know a great Chinese place nearby."

Adhriti’s eyes lit up. "That sounds perfect!"

They walked to the restaurant, and Aryansh couldn’t take his eyes off her. Throughout dinner, he admired her every gesture, feeling more certain of his feelings with each passing moment.

As they concluded their meal with sweet ice cream, they both felt content and happy. They returned home, and at the entrance of their building, Adhriti turned to Aryansh with a grateful smile.

"Thank you for today, Aryansh. I had a wonderful time."

"Me too, Adhriti. Thank you for making it special," he replied, his eyes soft with affection.

They both entered their respective flats, trying to find sleep. But all they could think about was their shared romantic moment and the wonderful day they had spent together.