AAHANA'S POV
Emotions.
If god has by chance created them, humans are the only species who go through these many emotions. No organism that is living on this planet will ever have these many emotions in them. I was asked to look at guy's picture which his dad placed in my hand but all I could think was about the person who's sitting opposite to me looking at the floor as if having serious conversation with the marble tiles.
"Look at him! He looks so handsome " my mom gushed taking a picture from my hand.
Yes he is
He's just your crush
"Where does he work? " my mom questioned his dad.
"He is looking after our small publishing company and has started his bookstore. He will be launching its branch in Dubai soon. I guess he will settle there itself since he's planning to spread its branches and thinking of investing his money somewhere else too. " his dad spoke smiling a bit.
So I will be exported? Because he wants to stay there!? No way!
" You did not mention him staying there. Uncle, are you willing to send her to Dubai? " Soham questioned my dad to which he didn't reply.
"We have to think about it, sir. It's great opportunity for my daughter too but without her consent and decision I can't promise or give you any statement. I hope you give us enough time to think about it" my dad replied to which Soham nodded while that stupid guy's dad was in some wonderland thinking deeply.
"What do you wish to do Aahana?" he asked me.
"I am currently working in a government college and I plan to continue there. I don't like to leave it. Plus I get to do service for few organizations and I have some work commitments with them." I answered informing him indirectly that to hell with his son's plan and settlement.
" What organizations? Can I know them? " he asked me.
"I teach people who need education for living. I teach them basics so that they can rely upon it and use it for earning daily wages" I spoke looking at Soham who had small smile on his face as if he's proud that I am contributing to the society.
Am I overthinking???
"Name of organizations? I am thinking of contributing too. " he questioned me to which my mom got tensed as she didn't want me to reveal to anyone that I teach jailers.
"Many famous NGOs sir. You can choose anyone. Everyone serves some or other purpose. I don't stick with one organization constantly. I go wherever I feel I am needed. You know exploring my ways to provide service to needed and society " I answered him not mentioning what I exactly did or will do in the future.
"That is good thinking Aahana. What else do you plan to do in the future?" he questioned me.
"I am not pretty sure if I can discuss this point with you ." I replied rudely to which my mom hit me lightly on my back asking me to answer him properly.
"Why not?" his wife asked me.
" Whatever my plans are, I want to discuss with the person I chose to settle with. I don't like to talk with everyone I meet " I said looking straight into her eyes. I heard Soham chuckling a bit before covering it with his hand.
Why did he even come with them?
"That's alright. We are not offended. It's true. What will we do knowing about it? You should talk with my son regarding those issues. We both don't want to interfere in these issues." he spoke calmly looking at my dad.
" We will take your leave. Do let us know what you decide. Take as much time as you want. My son will be coming to meet you this weekend. Meet him, let the two of you know each other and then decide. We welcome whatever decision you take " With that said they left our home. But Soham stayed back looking at me while my parents accompanied them outside.
"What do you think about them? " he asked me.
" What do you think about them? " I questioned him back.
" Parents are good. But the point is you are not going to marry them. You are going to marry their son who might have complete different personality and thinking. You should meet him, discuss about things and then decide about it " he said shrugging his shoulders.
" You are saying I can give it a try? Did you meet him? " I asked him.
" It's all your decision. If you don't want you can always dodge it. No I haven't " he replied.
" Why did you come with them? " I asked him.
" Dad wanted me to accompany them as he suggested their match to your dad. He wants me to give them support. " he replied.
"So you are cheering them? How come you are giving me free advice then? Shouldn't you be with them? Convincing me to agree on this alliance and marry that stupid human? " I yelled a bit out of irritation.
"No matter with whom I am, I will always be there for you and stand for you. Before taking sides with them, you are my priority, as a friend it's my responsibility to guide you when situations like this arise. It's always you, others come only after you Aahu. " he stressed looking at me.
"Soham, thank you so much for bringing them here. I am very grateful that your dad sent you with them. Since it was our first meeting, we were scared what if they don't like the way we present ourselves" my mom spoke animatedly.
"Don't worry mom. Get used to it. This will not be your first meeting or alliance. It's just net practice. Prepare for more. He won't be there every time" I said walking to my room angrily.
" Aahu! Sorry! She's just stressed about this thing" I heard my mom talk with Soham who just smiled at her and looked at me while I peeked from my door without closing it. As soon he waved at me I shut my door hard and fell on my bed face down.
Why does he have to be there? I could have easily decided about this alliance but no! He was there and I didn't even look at that guy's face. Hope my mom took his picture from them. How will I be able to meet him if I don't know how he looks? Soham was calm, waiting for something to happen but I could sense he was restless. Being such a big personality why did he accompany them? Why do I feel there's more to it? My phone rang and I answered it without checking the caller ID.
"Hello? "
"Who's this? " I spoke.
"Soham "
"Yeah. Fool me. Shut the hell up !" I replied disconnecting our call and throwing it onto my bed. I heard my phone ringing again and answered it.
" I am not fooling you Aahu. It's me. " he spoke and my world just stood still.
Did my crush just call me?? What is happening he befriended me and then now called me first???
"Oh umm yeah OK. Sorry. " I replied not having anything else to talk about.
" It's OK, I can understand " he replied.
OK. What should I talk about now? What do we have to talk about??
" So why did you call me? " I asked him out of the blue
" Save my number. Got to go. Bye " he replied disconnecting our call.
Thank god! What will I talk about with him anyway? His dad must have given him my number.
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