Finding us

Chapter 20

Within 20 minutes, Priya had the veggie pizza ready to bake in the oven whilst Rohan worked on the creamy risotto.

He added a little white wine to the pot with risotto and stirred it whilst Priya hummer a sweet melody under her breath and chopped lettuce for salad.

Since the risotto didn't take a lot of effort, Rohan was free to let his gaze wander over her pretty face. He smiled whenever she smiled, and sighed whenever she flicked her gaze to him.

His heart stopped whenever she held his gaze. Whatever this is, he wanted to feel like this forever!

"Diya's sister makes amazing risotto!" Priya licked her lips and moaned as she finished the prep for salad and moved to stand beside Rohan, sniffing interestedly

"I can too make amazing risotto!" Rohan huffed to which she blinked.

"I'm sure you can. I love your coffee" she smiled at how defensive he got and his cheeks turned pink as he mumbled a soft thanks to her.

"You will love my risotto more than her's" he added to which she shook her head and rolled her eyes.

"You're a good cook... I can't bring myself to cook with passion .. like ever!" She shook her head. He looked up to hold her gaze and her insides tumbled. His gaze was warm yet deep that sent her heart scutling away.

"I can cook... That's enough for us I believe" he shrugged, moving around to add more wine and broth to the risotto.

But she froze and blinked at him whilst he nonchalantly gave the risotto a final stir before switching off the stove.

"Let's eat" he kissed her temple before he moved to set the table.

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Lunch was a silent affair as they ate hungrily. And after lunch, they'd cleaned up before settling down in front of the tv to watch a movie.

It was well over 5 in the evening when Rohan lead Priya to the terrace, hand in hand. And as he'd expected, Priya gasped as her eyes met the large park on the terrace, with an unobstructed view of the beach on one side, and the city on the other.

The terrace had a tall railing made of fortified glass and surrounded by tall flowering bushes. There was a large pool on one side, with pool chairs and a barbeque near it. At the corner was a dining table and a few chairs and surrounded by flowering shrubs, making it look like a park.

The other side of the terrace had a large decking with what looked like a kitchen and a large counter and multiple bar stools too.

At the other side giving an unobstructed view of the beach, surrounded by daisies and roses and honeysuckles was a two-seater swing and Priya smiled as her eyes landed on the swing.

"So beautiful!!" She moaned, twirling on her feet to look around the large terrace and giggling at how her hair danced in the soft evening breeze.

"Indeed!" Rohan smiled, stuffing his hands into his jeans pockets and gazing at her with warmth and love.

"You swim everyday?" She eyed the pool excitedly.

"Almost everyday" he nodded, moving forward to hold her hand.

"Wow!!" Her eyes went wide with excitement before she turned and her eyes raked over his torso from over his shirt, making him smirk.

"I can take off my shirt for you to appreciate me better" he winked and Priya blinked as blood rushed to her cheeks. He'd never blatantly just flirted with her like this!! She'd always assumed he was soft spoken and a friendly gentleman!