Atul saw Isha's picture in his laptop. This picture was clicked by Atul in the fest of Isha's college. She was wearing a red saree, had open hair and a gajra on hair. She was looking divine. Maybe that day, Atul first noticed her differently. He mummered,
— I... I love you Isha Ji! I really love you... But, aap to Shantanu ke alawah kisise pyaar nahi kar saki. Aisa kya hai usme? Aap itni sundar hai, educated hai, acchi hai. Woh apke saamne kuch nahi hai. Phirbhi aap usse itna pyaar kyu karti hai!
Atul's questions were killing him.
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Isha and Shantanu at first headed to the christ chruch. Isha came here with Ishaan once but that time she was so lost in her problems that she ignored the beauty of this church. Today, she explored everything, they clicked pictures, prayed to god and then went out.
— Hum kaha ja rahe hai?
Isha questioned Shantanu. Shantanu was driving the car. He smiled and said,
— Hum ja rahe hai Gilbert nature trail.
— Yeah kya hai?
— Yeah nature se milne ka jagah hai. Yeha se hill ka bohot accha view aata hai basically walking trail hai. You will love it. Mujhe jaab tumhara bohot yaad aata tha, mein aajata tha yeha.
Isha was too excited. After sometime, they finally reached the location. Isha was lost in the nature's beauty. Shantanu was holding her hand tightly. She knew that he will protect her from everything.
As they stroll hand-in-hand along the winding path, the warm sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oak and pine trees, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The soft rustle of leaves and chirping of birds create a serene ambiance, enveloping them in a sense of tranquility.
Isha was happily looking towards the tress, nature. Shantanu dressed in a comfortable white shirt and jeans, occasionally stops to admire the view, his eyes locking onto hers with affection.
Together, they breathe in the crisp mountain air, scented with the aroma of pine and earth. The gentle breeze carries the whispers of ancient trees, their leaves whispering secrets to each other.
As they walk, the trail unfolds before them, revealing hidden clearings, moss-covered rocks, and the occasional glimpse of the distant valley. The couple's footsteps are the only disturbance in this peaceful setting, their love and connection harmonizing with the natural beauty surrounding them.
After almost half an hour, they decided to go back.
After reaching home, tired Shantanu laid on the bed. Isha screamed,
— Kya kar rahe ho! Kyu aise so rahe ho bahar ke kapde pehenke. Jao, naha lo pehele... Jao.
Shantanu was forced to go to change. At this time, Isha's phone rang. She saw Savi was calling her. She picked up the call. It was a video call.
— Hi mam. Aaplog waha jaake mujhe vul gaye!
— Areh Savi aisa nahi hai. Hum ajj bahar gaye the to isiliye... Or tere sir kaam mein lage hai. Dekh na, abhi college jayega.
— Aaplog wapas kaab aayenge?
— Dekhti hu. Kuch thik nahi hai.
— Accha. Kaha ghume?
— Christ church and Gilbert nature trail mein.
— Wah. Accha mam, ek baat bolu... Dekho, bolna to nahi chahiye... But mein nahi bolungi to koi dusra bolega and aap awkward ho jayenge.
Isha said,
— Kya hua hai Savi? Bol...
— Mam, abb... Matlab, apke...
— Mere... Kya?
Savi was also awkward for obvious reasons. But she chose to say. She said in one go...
— Mam apke gale ka lovebite dikh raha hai!
And just after saying this, she cut the call. Isha took time to process the whole thing... She ran to mirror and found the lovebites were visible as she removed her makeup. She just forgot about this. Shantanu came outside and saw Isha blushing. He came and backhugged her. He asked,
— Kya sochke aise blush kar rahi hai aap?
— Tum... Abhi Savi call ki thi and...
Isha narrated the whole thing. Shantanu laughed out loud.
— Kya haas rahe ho! Pagal ho?
— Woh to hu... Areh baba, tum hi bolti ho beti ahi woh meri, to beti ne dekha hai. Kya ho gaya!
— Areh, phir bhi...
Shantanu hugged her tightly and said,
— Saabko pata chalne chahiye ki Isha Chavan sirf Shantanu Bhosle ki hai... Samjhi?
— Accha!
— Ha... Or waise bhi lovebites to fika ho gaya hai, renew karna hoga...
— Hato...
Saying this, Isha went to washroom leaving a laughing Shantanu behind...
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To be continued... ❤️
Pardon the mistakes...
With love,
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