HIS BELOVED ONE

I felt a pang of guilt, but I had to be honest. "Yes, but I promise after marriage, if you don't want me to stay in your room, I can move out or sleep on the couch. I won't touch-"

Anirudh cut me off, his expression unreadable. I wondered what he was thinking, and what lay ahead for us.

"Roop, I know you don't like me and you don't want to marry me. It's okay. I will talk with your family. I don't want to Force you in this. But one thing. I met you this morning, but I feel like we've known each other for many years."

"No, please. Don't talk with them. I have only option to marry you"

"Roop, you like me or not, but I promise I will love you with my whole heart till my death if you will marry me, and I promise you, I will do everything that makes you happy. I promise."

He turned towards the house, leaving me in a daze. I stood there, trying to process his words.