𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏

𝟏𝟏

The rain feels so soothing on my skin, and I don't really know why, but it always makes me feel relaxed and happy. It's like my own personal therapy. The raindrops are falling on my face, and I can't stop smiling.

I stretch my arms out as if I'm trying to hug the rain, letting it drench me completely. I twirl around, completely lost in the moment. My white kurti sticks to my body because of the water, and as I twirl, I feel a strange sensation in my heart. It's the same feeling I had two days ago when I was caught in the rain. It's a mix of warmth and something protective. I feel as though someone is watching me, but it doesn't feel creepy-it feels safe, like they're looking out for me.

I glance around, trying to find the source of this feeling, but there's no one in sight.

Suddenly, Adhira grabs my hand and pulls me out of the rain.
"Saru teri tabiyat jda khrb ho jyegi, kitni der se hai tu is barish m" she says, worried.
["Saru, your health will get worse if you stay out here. You've been in the rain for too long,"]

She takes me to find shelter, and we finally find a place to stand under.
"Ira bs thodi der, pls?" I ask her, giving my best puppy eyes.
[Ira, just a little longer, please?]

"Bilkul nhi!" she replies, her voice firm as she scolds me.
[Not at all]

I sit down under the shelter, waiting for the rain to stop. Sometimes, Ira acts like my mother. She always takes care of me, and that's why she's not letting me stay in the rain. She's afraid I'll catch a cold, and I know she's right.

Time skips~

The rain is slowing down, and the wind is still blowing strongly around us. I can feel the coldness of the wet clothes clinging to my skin. The damp fabric is making me shiver slightly, but I try to ignore it. Ira, her cousins, and I have been sitting here at Birla Mandir for about half an hour, taking shelter from the downpour. It's been a quiet, reflective moment, but now, all I can focus on is the urge to sneeze.

The tickle in my nose is getting worse, but I'm doing my best to hold it in. If I sneeze now, Ira will scold me endlessly. She's always worried I'll catch a cold, and honestly, she's probably right.

The rain has been pouring down for what feels like forever, and I can't help but feel miserable in my drenched clothes. But as much as I want to sneeze, I don't want to get into trouble with Ira. I keep telling myself, "Just a few more minutes, Saru," but the cold is starting to make me uncomfortable.

Finally, after what seems like ages, the rain begins to let up. The heavy drops become lighter, and before long, it stops altogether. I can see the grey clouds starting to part, and the air feels fresher. Ira, her cousins, and I stand up, preparing to leave the temple grounds.

"Don't hold back your sneeze, Saru," Ira says, looking at me with a knowing smile as we all start to walk away from the temple. She's caught me in the act-I'm still fighting the urge to sneeze, but I can't stop it now.

I can't help but smile sheepishly at her, feeling like a thief caught red-handed. I scratch the back of my neck, trying to hide my embarrassment. She's right, though-I've been holding it in for so long that I don't even know how much longer I can keep it at bay. The moment I let go, Ira will probably lecture me about taking care of myself and how I shouldn't have stayed out in the rain for so long.

As we start walking away from the temple, the cool breeze feels nice against my face, but the coldness from my wet clothes still lingers. I feel both relieved and a little guilty-relieved because the rain has stopped, but guilty because I know Ira is right to be worried about me catching a cold. I'm already regretting not listening to her when she warned me earlier.

But for now, I just smile at Ira, trying to act casual, even though I know she's probably going to have a long talk with me about taking better care of myself once we're away from everyone else. It's not that I don't appreciate her concern-I do-but sometimes, it feels like she's treating me like a little kid and I'm not complaining about this.

We finally reach the exit of the temple, and I take one last look back at it. The temple seems even more mesmerizing now, with the rain having passed. The soft droplets resting on the stone carvings and the misty air surrounding it give the whole place a magical, serene feel. I stand there for a moment, just taking it all in and appreciating the beauty of the scene.

But then, I turn to leave, ready to step into the fresh air outside, when my phone suddenly starts ringing. The sound breaks the calm, and I freeze for a second, startled. I reach into my pocket and pull out the phone, checking the caller ID.

My fingers hover over the screen as I see the name flashing there. I take a deep breath, staring at it, my heart pounding a little faster. The rain has stopped, but the cool air still makes me shiver slightly, and now the feeling of nervousness is creeping in.

As I continue to stare at the phone, my hands begin to shake. It's my father's name flashing on the screen, and a strong urge to ignore the call and not talk to him rushes through me. I want so badly to just hang up, to pretend I never saw the call, but I know I can't. Avoiding him would only make things worse, and I really don't want to complicate everything more than it already is.

I take a few more moments to hesitate, my mind racing, before I finally force myself to answer. My voice comes out shaky, and I can hear the nervousness in every word. "H...he...hello, Papa?" I say, trying to steady my breath, but my heart is pounding. A wave of anxiety washes over me as I wait for him to respond, not knowing what to expect.

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