Love's Strange Ways *COMPLETED*

Chapter 4

The next night, Vishal was seated in his bedroom working on his laptop. He glanced at the clock; it was past 10pm already. He decided to go to bed when his mobile vibrated upon receiving a text message. Darling? Oh right, she had said she would text me when she's free in the evenings.

"Hi.. Sorry, I forgot to text you earlier.. I'm guessing it's too late to talk now?"

I smiled before I quickly replied to her message. "No, it's not actually."

In a moment, his mobile vibrated again. "Oh, were you waiting for my text?"

"No actually, I was just thinking of going to bed. :P"

"Oh, okie.. My friends had come over earlier.. We were planning a surprise party for my friend's birthday tomorrow.. That's why I didn't get to text you earlier.. :)"

"Nice. And that's okay; we don't have to talk every day."

"Yeah, but I won't be free in the evening tomorrow as well.. It's my friend's birthday.. So we'll be going out for dinner.. It might be late by the time I get back tomorrow.. So I thought I'll just inform you about it today.."

"Oh, that's nice. It's alright, have a good time at the party tomorrow. :D"

"Thanks, I will.."

Vishal looked at his phone for a moment. Was there anything else I should say? "Btw, do you like eating out?"

"Yeah, of course! Who wouldn't? :P"

"Haha true. I like eating out occasionally too. :)"

"Yea, occasionally is my like too.."

"But if my Granz is around, then I'd rather eat at home. I love homemade food. ;)"

"Hehe.. is that a hint you're trying to give me?"

"Oh, no. Honestly."

"O.o"

"Lol, I was just casually telling you about my likes when it comes to food. :P"

"Haha okie.. :P"

"But do you mind if I ask, do you know how to cook?"

"Haha yes.. No worries, I do.. I like experimenting new recipes in the kitchen usually.."

"Ah, that's nice. I do cook a bit and I like experimenting new combinations too."

"Oh, I see.."

"I think I like that."

"Like what?"

"That we seem to have common interests when it comes to food."

"Yea, hehe.."

"I can't believe we've actually been having a conversation about food for the past 15 mins."

"Yeah, I don't usually chat about food or cooking with anyone.."

"Me too. :D"

":)"

"So, is there anything you would like to know about me?"

Vishal's grandmother, who had been watching television in the living room, switched off the television and proceeded to get ready for bed. As she walked over to her room, she peeped into Vishal's room and witnessed him typing away enthusiastically into his phone with an exuberant smile on his face. Who would he be texting at this time? Keerthi? Who else would be distracting him from sleeping early tonight like he usually did? It has to be Keerthi.

Vishal's grandmother smiled. She could relax now; she would not have to worry about looking for another girl again. Observing how heartily Vishal was texting Keerthi, she was certain Vishal and Keerthi would soon fall in love with each other.