Enchanted to Meet You

Part:27

"NEXT MORNING"

(A/n:Jiya sat on her bed, lost and uncertain, wrestling with her own instincts.. There was an ache in her heart, a sense of longing for someone or something she couldn’t quite place.. She could feel the emptiness lingering, and with a deep sigh, she tried to push the feeling away..

But then, out of nowhere, a familiar voice filled the room, sending a gentle shiver down her spine.. It sparked a tingling sensation within her, and she instinctively turned toward the sound, her heart fluttering with anticipation...)

Tae:Good morning...(Tae said with the brightest smile.. But Jiya didn't say anything... She kept looking at him..)
Did you miss me that much that you are just staring at me like this..huh?(Teasing tone..)

Jiya:(She came back to her sense)Dream on...

Tae:This is what I do...

Jiya:Huh....?

Tae:I always keep dreaming about you..
About us...

Jiya:(Rolled her eyes..)Stop talking nonsense...

Tae:Tell me na,did you miss me?

Jiya:I said dream on.. You know what,I was happy that you didn't come yesterday..

Tae:Really?

Jiya:Yes..

Tae:Well,then again, be happy...

Jiya:What?

Tae:I am leaving.. So you will be happy now..

Jiya:Of course.. I will be..(In mind:I don't know, actually..)

Tae:Then,I am leaving...Bye...(Tae turned around to leave from there..)

Jiya:(Jiya left an unknown feeling inside her.. Her eyes became full of tears.. She herself didn't know why. She looked down and bite her lower lips to prevent the sound of weeping..)He just loves to play with my feelings.. Nothing more..(She mumbled and wiped away her tears..)

Tae:(Tae didn't leave.. He was just pretending.. He went towards her and heard her words.. He felt bad yet happy..)I can hear you,Jiya...(He said softly..)

Jiya:(Jiya widened her eyes and looked at him..)What..? What are you doing here..? Didn't you leave already..?

Tae:Nope.. I didn't.. I am here..(He sat beside her and noticed something..)Wait,
are you crying?

Jiya:(She gulped a little..)No.. Why the hell will I cry..?For what will I cry?

Tae:Your eyes are full of tears..

Jiya:They are not...(She looked away..)

Tae:Then look at me.. Why are you avoiding my gaze..?

Jiya:I don't wanna look at you..

Tae:Ok.. I am leaving then..

Jiya:(Jiya looked at him..)Yaaa.. Leave already.. Who is forcing you to stay with me..?You always do whatever you want..
Just.. Just leave already...(Her voice became cracked & her eyes again became full of tears..)

Tae:(In mind:Shit...)(He softly cupped her face...)Hey,listen.. I was just teasing you.. I am sorry,ok.. Don't cry..

Jiya:I...I(hic)..am... not...(hic)...crying...
Take..(hic)..away..your..(hic).. hands...

Tae:(Tears were running out of her eyes continuously..Tae softly wiped away her tears and pulled her in a soft, warm hug..Jiya didn't hug him back or neither protest.. They both stayed like this.. After a few minutes,Tae broke the hug..)You ok now..?(His tone was so soft and full of concern..)