Hitched By Chance

Chapter 23 - The Naive Affection

"Guys, I'm in love!" Ishan exclaimed, a rapt smile lacing his face as he walked towards us.

Here we go again.

"Oh, wow! Congratulations." I said, in an unbothered voice, and continued reading the Vouge magazine.

There was a time when I was a part of this magazine. The good old days.

"Mai bhi shaadi karunga ab." Ishan said, gushingly.

(I'll get married too.)

Oh god! His nuisance began already.

My eyes darted towards Ishan, a combination of amusement and aghast adorning my face. He had his right hand over his chest, his eyes looking at something on the ceiling, a day-dreamy expression embellishing his face.

At this point, this announcement is so common in our lives that we don't even get surprised anymore. He's in love? Okay. He got his heart broken within two days? That's okay too, because he'll fall in love again.

The only fun thing about these extremely common fiascos is this lunatic's antics. This man turns into a teenager, for real, and it's hilarious at times.

Abhi wait karo, 3-4 baar aur pyaar hoga isi trip pe.

(Just wait, he'll fall in love 3-4 times on this trip itself.)

"Who is it this time? The Victorian girl in the painting outside or a random woman you saw on your way back here?" I asked, sarcastically whilst shaking my head, and shifted my gaze back to my magazine.

"Yes, who is it?" Prisha asked, a mixture of astonishment and excitement lacing her voice.

"Don't get too excited, Biscuit. Isko 10 minute akela chhodh do, isko pyaar hojata hai. Crush, attraction ya infatuation nahi, seedha pyaar. Abhi 2-4 baar aur hoga, save your energy." Jason said, sardonically, as he turned off the screen of his phone and shifted his gaze towards Prishu.

Finally, no more candy crush.

"Phir 10 minute aur akela chhodh do toh dil toot bhi jata hai." Shubman added, with a snort, making Abhishek chuckle.

(Then leave him for 10 more minutes, his heart gets broken too.)

"Maybe, it's love at first sight? It doesn't take much time." Prisha said, cheerfully, looking at Jason and Shubman, one by one.

"Love takes time, Prishu. It can only be an attraction at first sight." Abhishek said, in a soft voice.

"Zyada realistic mat bano tum. Mai bol rahi hu na, hota hai aisa." Prisha said, looking at Abhishek, scolding him playfully.

(Don't act too realistic. I'm telling you, it happens.)

I couldn't help but chuckle. My gaze wandered to Abhishek, who chuckled looking at Prisha's expression then an adorning smile emerged on his face.