Ms. Detective (I) {under construction}

12. Trouble

"Hello Mr. Khurana" I picked up the call and whispered trying not to disturb sleeping Rudra on my lap.

"Ms. Trisha.... Please tell me how's Rudra?"

"Actually he had few cuts on his arms and had a bad dream.... Good thing is he's asleep now."

"Thank Goodness...."

"By the way what bad dream he might had?"

"Leave that...... Best thing is he's fine..."

And the call hungs up. Suspense will kill me!

*
It was 4am when my sleep was interrupted as because of some ruffling on my lap. It was Rudra, still sleeping with a baby face. Slowly, I detached myself swiping a pillow and placing his head on his. He seemed calm now. After covering him from blanket, I left the room.

Entering in my room the first thing I saw was, my bed. I was so tired and when the slumber grabbed me I don't remember.

*

The next day I had prepared coffee for morning. He comes out of the room and minty smell of his soap, hits my nostrils. His hair was wet and towel placed on his shoulder.

"Good morning Rudra" said I to check his mood.

"Shut up Tiny" was his reply. He sits pulling out a dining chair.

Phew. He can't change!

"This is for you" said I slipping a coffee mug towards him. He looks at me while his wet long hair keeps hiding his forehead and eyebrows.

"Hmm..." Says he taking the cup.

Don't he knows about the word 'Thank you'?
He simply sips the coffee while I kept glancing at his adorable face.

"By the way.... What was the bad dream you saw last night?" my voice filled of hesitation and his orbs shot me then and there.

"Let us not talk about it" He declares.

"Umm... Okay.... What about your Hobbies anyways?" I asked trying to talk to him.

He stands up without looking at me. "We're getting late for college, Tiny"

"Hmm" I nodded.

*

It was college time. "Don't let Rudra drive today" I received text from Mr. Khurana.

"Rudra.... Let us catch a bus today!" I smiled hesitantly as he glares at me after locking his room.

Slowly I slipped the car keys in my bag. He searches for them everywhere.

"Ugh." He was pissed off.

"Public bus is still an option" said I.

"I don't like travelling alone in public places. You can go" says he looking at the floor and slipping his hands inside his jeans pockets.

"Why?" I asked out of curiosity.

"None of your business Tiny"

"Okay.... But you are not alone!" He looks at me. "I mean I'm travelling with you as well!"

He remains silent.

"Come.... Let's go" said I offering my hand.

"Hmm" after thinking a while, he finally slips his hand in mine.

*
"Come on we're getting late" said I and he slowly followed me out of the apartment.

"Are you nervous?" I noticed him biting his lower lips.