The Ring in his Pocket

Chapter 2

Tia's POV 

We roll over the green hills as we cruise through the streets of Coonoor. One question resounds over and over again in my head. 

"Where are we going Arjun?" I ask for the umpteenth time. 

"You'll find out soon enough Tia. Just be patient." Arjun replies giving me a quick, sideways glance before turning his attention back to the road. I let out a humph of impatience. I wanna know! My mind rolls back to the few weeks I have spent with Arjun this July. He always seemed very nervous when I was around. Mumbling. Avoiding conversation with me. Tension so thick that you could cut it with a knife. Of course, dadu was always there to lighten the mood, and Mrs. Kapoor, who treated me as if I was her own child would make me feel so welcome. But this month of July was just different. For starters, Rahul's boyfriend, Nicki, came all the way from London to meet Rahul's family. He was a sweet guy and I think Mrs. Kapoor was warming up to the fact that her child liked men as she conversated with Nicki. I look out the window. The sky is overcast with dark clouds. I lay my head on the side of the car and drift of to sleep to the light pitter-pattering of the rain. 

Arjun's POV 

Almost here. We are almost to the park. I look at Tia's sleeping figure. "Tia," I whisper shaking her shoulder slightly. "Take a right turn, and your destination should be on the left." The GPS dictates. 

"Shit!" I curse. I'm going the wrong way.