Finding The Other Half

Chapter - 5: Brownies And Kisses

Jadis' P.O.V.:

As we entered the ballroom once again, all eyes were on me and the hot guy beside me. My grandfather, who had been looking for me for the past one and something hour was pacing the ball room with worry lines on his face but they disappeared as soon as his eyes landed on me and then to Armaan's hand around my waist. That happy smile on his face when he saw us, damn! I can't even describe it.

"JADIS!?!"
That was my mom.
She was totally checking out my guy. Lol. Thanks a lot Maa.
"Wow. Hello there. I'm your Other half's mother." she informed Armaan while extending her arm.
"It's nice to meet you ma'am. I am Armaan. May I ask you a question?"
"Sure."
"How did you bear her for the past sixteen years? I met her a while ago and, Good Lord, she is annoying as hell."
"Gee thanks, I appreciate it the compliment." I retorted with a tight lipped smile.
"Anytime for you, sweetheart."
And he kissed my forehead.

I repeat, HE KISSED MY FOREHEAD.
Oh fuck, the butterflies. The mindfucking butterflies. Hell, they ain't normal butterflies, they are gigantic hybrids of the prehistoric butterflies.
This guy is gonna be the death of me. Now I really need to keep calm cuz I'm not gonna fall so easily and then get hurt so easily.
By the time I calmed down, my grandfather came over and introduced himself to Armaan. The next thing I know is that they are walking away to meet other guests while my girls have surrounded me and we're giving me "The Look".

"Spill. NOW." Iyla asked, more like commanded me.
"Babe, keep calm. Someone needs to cuz I can't. I mean with a guy like that, who the hell can? DAYUMMM. Did you guys look at them cheekbones, jawline, eyes, hair and all? MY OTHER HALF IS A MF-ING GREEK GOD."
"Bitch, we might be idiots like you but we are not blind."
"Besides, who could miss out on a body like that?" Akira commented dreamily.
"Don't say that hoe, he is mine." I boasted with a smirk.
"We are just happy that you finally found someone else's ears to roast with your blabber." And Zayna is my bestie. *insert super sarcastic smile* "Yeah. Well, he wants to be an astronaut like me. So I got lucky twice."

The fact that I couldn't tell them about his home sucks. I mean, it's not like I don't trust them or they don't already consider me a lunatic, it's just that explaining is a pain in the ass. As much as I love this shit, I am too tired to explain it right now. I will one day, in some point in phase space.
Right now all want is a hug and the freedom to change into my pjs. Though it's not even 10 pm yet, I feel really tired. Maybe the party was a huge hit. It is gonna last till 11 at least. *internal groan*. I just realised I have eaten anything much resulting in tummy rumblings. How can I forget about food!? Right, I was looking for my Other Half.

The buffet included smokey chicken wings, three different types of salads, pasta with white or red sauces, green Thai chicken curry and more stuff. Most importantly, it had pasta with white sauce, pizza topped with BBQ chicken and brownies which literally melted in my mouth. My life is complete.

I was stuffing myself with the brownie along with vanilla ice-cream when Armaan finally came over and joined me.
"Finally found time for me, huh?" I mocked him with a mouthful of chocolatey goodness. Graceful, I know.
"I have all the time for you, Habibi."
"Yeah. I observed that."
"Hey, I can't help it. Your parents and grandparents are extremely social people. They made meet so many people while you were here enjoying these brownies. My feet fucking hurt."
"That's the reason I prefer to stuff my face with brownies rather than walk around. Besides, today I've been forced to wear heels when I could've simply worn converse."

He chuckles and says, "I hope I don't have to do this often. In that case, I might as well get the fuck outta here."
"Hey asshole, stay seated. Here have a bite of heaven."
"So may I kiss you?"
"Excuse me?"
"You just offered me a bite of heaven." he responded with his trademark smirk.
"Not so soon, Darlington. You gotta earn my trust first." I said while winking at him.
"Ughh!"
"Dude, patience is gold."
"But I'll be satisfied with silver."
"Hahaha. You need to wait. Trust someone easily is kinda difficult for me."
"All right. But what do I do?"
"You'll have to figure that out yourself." I replied with a smile.
"I will. Pretty soon."
"Wanna meet my friends?" I suggested.
"Why not?"
Akira was the first of the girls I saw. She literally weirded out Armaan. It was followed by a really awkward conversation. It was just small talk. So I dragged him towards Iyla who was trying to charm-speak to the bartender in order to get a drink. She is a social butterfly. Hence, the conversation wasn't awkward. It's just that she started inquiring about his home, he started getting uncomfortable. Upon noticing it, I asked Iyla where Zayna was since I haven't seen her. She pointed behind me and I excused us to go meet her.
As I walked with him towards Zayna I noticed that her face had really faint tear trails. What the fuck happened? Where is her Calvin-Klein model? I was so gonna kill him. I went up to her and gave her a long, tight hug. She really needed it. After that she gave me a soft smile as I introduced her to Armaan.
Then we decided to walk outside for a while since I needed to digest these brownies so I can have more. We have so many matching interests that we never ran out of topics. We even debated the topics on which our opinions clashed. This man right here, was tailor made for me.
"By the way, where are you gonna crash tonight?"
"Literally or metaphorically?"
I gave him sarcastic smile and said, "Literally."
"Probably somewhere in my world. I need to go back. I'll be back tomorrow to pick you up."
"Pick me up for?"
"Don't you you wanna meet my family?"
"Of course I do. What time?"
"I be at your place by 8 am. Okay?"
"8 AM?? Dude, I wake up after 10."
"Doesn't matter, set an alarm."
"#FML"
"Stop whining like a brat. Just be up and have a bath."
"Okay, I'll do it for you babe."
"That's my girl," did he just call me his girl!! *internally screams*
"Now I gotta go. It was annoyingly delightful to meet you Jadis Kamiska." He said kissing my hand. "I hope a random neutron star doesn't blow up either of our planets so that I'll have the honour of meeting you again."

And he gave me a bear hug. Like the one where the taller and buffer person literally wraps you in their arms really tight like they will never let you go and you momentarily stop breathing. DAYUMMM BOY. Does he even want me to live?
After a long hug, he let me go. But I felt weak at my knees and I wobbled. "So I get you weak in knees?"
My cheeks heated up with embarrassment. "Shut your trap. I am just really tired."
"Yeah sure, whatever helps you sleep."
I really wanted to wipe that smirk off his face. Control Jade. Control.
"Actually sleep is what I need right now."
"Me too. Okay, I'll see you soon, love."

After kissing my forehead, he turned around and walked towards the parking lot. He gives me breathing problems.

I walked back to the ballroom. The crowd had thinned up a lot. Only the close friends were remaining.
"Mom, I'm really tired. Let me go home."
"Honey, you can take Sam and your uncle and go home. You look like you just got revived."
"Haha. Thanks for the understanding. Bye. See you at home."
As soon as I reached my room and locked the door I slipped off the dress and took off the jewellery. I washed out the makeup and changed into my comfy night suit and passed out on my bed, after setting an alarm for 7:30. I lay on my bed with one thought in my mind.
Is Armaan really the one or is the Universe fucking around with me?

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A/N
I know it's been a long day without you, my friend.
So, as a cliffhanger, I may write the next chapter in Armaan's P.O.V.
Love,

Smriti<3