Aap Koun Hai? PT 1

Finally figured it out!

It is morning, and the sun is shining.

Before Vihaan can can wake up, I slip outside to the pool where Ahaan was.

Even wearing sandals doesn't save me from the wrath of the sun, the heat burning my heels

I make my way to the rectangle of blue, stopping before one of the lanes and looking across the white rippled pool , with Ahaan bursting in and out as he swims.

Slashing the edges with water.

He stops at the end where I wait for him and anchors himself on his elbows, pulling up his goggles.

I watch hesitantly, the water biting my cold toes. This is the last thing I want on an early morning.

"What?" He snaps, losing patience.

My mouth hangs open, and I am reluctant to admit to him, I know he is going to be rubbing it in my face afterwards, but it's better than being in the dark.

"ummm I want to do the deal"

He pauses processing what I"ve said before A grin spreads on his face.

*****

We sit inside a little cafe near the pool.

Ahaan dries himself with a towel and wears a shirt and shorts and enters.

"I knew it"

He smiles stalking to my table.

"What changed your mind?"

"That is none of your business" I say as he slides in his seat.

"Okay what do you need to know?"

I stiffen ,flaring my nose. There is so much I don't know and so much I want to know.

"Tell me everything-who is he-who are you. Why is he so rich?Why is he hiding it?"

He laughs"one by one darling"

I narrow my eyes, disgust coursing through my blood "don't call me that"

He nods his head raising his brows and muttering "You don't mind it when he calls you that"

Before I can retort he asks.

"State one question at a time"

I bite back my insults and ponder over the question before finally asking.

" Who is Vihaan?like his background? "

He smiles, opens his mouth, about to spill the beans, when he closes it again.

"Excuse me" he calls over to the waiter, and my eyes drift to her as she approaches us "one black coffee please, and you?"

My jaw drops. I look between them, gritting my teeth. He wants to order now? Just when he was about to give me an answer?

"I want a lemonade please " I answer through clenched teeth.

She notes it down quickly and scutters away.

"So" Ahaan leans closer onto the table, bringing his eyes to its level . "Do you know who Vihaan is?"

I am not amused at the suspense he is trying to build up.

"no" I answer flatly.

He rolls his eyes, at the lack of enthusiasm ."He is a Prince"

If I had my drink in my mouth I would have spit it out right on him "what do you mean. Like the son of a rich guy?"