Perfect Strangers ✔

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....eyes connect.

Ratan's POV:
Yesterday, I got placed as event organizer in a well reputed company. It brought so much satisfaction. Finally, a job of my choice. So, fulfilling the duty, being responsible.... hmmm.... to say, i and responsibility like Jack and rose from titanic can never get along even if we are ready to die for each other.

I rushed home with so much enthusiasm. I found my people in one room discuss something serious. When I let my ears into,
the tragic truth broke me. My inner soul completely shook. The file slipped down as my hands trembled. When everyone turned to me, I felt betrayed. I tried hard to convince myself to accept but all were in vain...

Everyone in family were dull and gloomy throughout the travel to Mangalore. When i stepped out of the car, my anxiety was at peak. A fear of unknown. Some emotions can't be explained and that's what i was experiencing. That man... I have never seen him or heard anything about him. Only thing I know is, he was the reason for the worst condition in my family.

I felt weak. I am not brave enough face this. I can't.... I don't want to face him. Immediately I walked away from there. I didn't notice Diya till she caught my hand. She looked so worried. Her eyes were filled with concern. But I got even more irritated. She insulted me for just lending hand. I was trying to be genuine but she ruined it with her attitude. What she thinks? Don't I know to show attitude?

I withered her hands away but I didn't think she would fall down. Before I could help her get up, a fat policewoman came and created a scene. I was pissed off at Diya for acting so concerned all of a sudden. I wantedly played with her. Diya! You are getting a taste of your own medicine.

My heart skipped at beat when she screamed "I LOVE HIM". I became totally dumbstruck but inner me
was jumping and running in excitement as though this is what I yearned to hear all my life.

In my cold dark sky, thousands of moon emerged from nowhere and shined beautifully. New feelings were blooming like flowers at one go, inside me. The fragrance is just...... Oh my God! It was so overwhelming. A heavenly feeling. I got goosebumps when my mind replayed her words.

Her eyes suddenly widened in horror. She clutched my arms and pulled me near her. I saw a lorry swiftly passed by us. Sobbbaaa!!!! A close escape i sighed. I turned to her who gawked me with open mouth. That closeness, her heavy breath on my skin, her hands on me was creating some magic in me which was so enchanting. Her touch made hormones gushed into all my nerves bringing excitement i craved for.

I didn't want these feelings to end. In a blink, she moved away from me and walked towards the building nervously. I followed her.

***End of POV ***

Meanwhile,

The family was observing the place. It had several medium sized rooms which were closed. As it was late evening, they couldn't notice clearly but the smell of the paint indicated it was freshly painted. A single bulb glowed providing light to the whole place.

Footsteps heard from one of the corridor. A middle aged man emerged giving a confused look. He switched on the tubelights and went near them.

Man: You all are?

Shylok: Is someone here called Natraj? We are here for him.

Man: School is closed today. Do you came for donation purpose?