The Accidental Matchmaker

chapter xlii

chapter xlii. Stupid Little Things

It happened again!!

Saumya: What did?

Shivaay and I... We almost kissed :/

Saumya: OMG!!!
Di that's—

Wait... Why almost?

Because Pinky aunty called and we realised we were being stupid?

Saumya: You know..

If he almost kissed you twice now.

Maybe he also likes you?

That is...

Okay it does make sense

But... Idk?

Saumya: Maybe try telling him you like him?

What is the worst that could happen?

You guys recovered from almost kiss once already.

How bad could it be?

But... What if he doesn't like me back?

Saumya: His loss ;)

He'd be an idiot not to.

Marry me Saumya.

Saumya: But I already know you have the hots for someone else...

Husshhh now.

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The next morning, as Anika stepped out of the house for work, her phone rang.

Pinky Aunty <3

Anika smiled as she picked the call, making sure she had everything she needed in her bag.

“Hi Aunty!”

“Anika, I didn't expects this from you.” Pinky began without any preamble. Anika loved it but was confused.

Before she could ask, she heard Shivaay's voice in the background. “Do not tell me you've called her already. Mom!”

It didn't take seconds for her cheeks to turn pink. Wow, she was in deep.

“I am not really sure how I disappointed you Aunty.”

“Your parents were here and you didn't even let me meet them.” Pinky complained and Anika chuckled.

“But I haven't really told them about me and Shivaay, right?”

“Oho don't lie to me, I saw Shivaay and Rudra on video call. Your parents love Shivaay.”

Well, that was true.

“I am sorry?” Anika tried, no idea what else she could possibly say.

“No, I want to meet you. Only then I'll decide.”

“Mom, please.” She could hear Shivaay and Pinky banter about something.

“Shivaay says you have work. When will you be free.”

Anika mentally racked her brain. “There are actually lots of events all week. I'll be free only on the next Monday.”

Pinky sighed. “Fine. Also, you are home alone, if you need anything. Tell me, I'll send Billu.”