S A K S H I
I finally glanced up and it was the worst decision I ever have made.
Sitting just in front of me is the one and only-Mr. Anand.
But wait, how did he end up here?
I never saw him here but he's here now. Something's really fishy and I can't digest it.
Suddenly, he looked at me and I broke eye contact. No, I can't do this.
I can never.
I can't make eye contact with him.
Why?
Because it makes my breath hitch and my blood runs so fast around my body that I forget how to breathe.
I know.
I know that he won't eat me….but I don't know why he makes me fall for him more when I look at him.
I never in my life have thought that I would be this much nervous in front of a person.
Yes Never. Because I was the girl who always had won the debates in her school. But after his arrival everything feels different.
I feel like something is very new.
Suddenly, the honking of the bus made my thoughts interrupted and I looked up to see Krishna climbing on the bus.
Is it for real?
Is he going to travel on the same bus as me?
Thinking of this only made my heartbeats race while I gulped the salthroforming in my mouth.
Why Bhagwan Ji?(God?)
I finally tried to ignore this nervousness of mine and climbed on the bus. My dress got wet due to the pouring rain.
And the thing that terrified me the most was, the bus had no space to sit. It was full of people.
It rarely happens in London.
I tried very hard to ignore it. But the people around me made me think about it again and again.
That my dress was looking almost transparent showing my bra.
Why did you wear white today?My inner voice mocked me while I felt uncomfortable.
I think today is my bad luck.
First, my dress got wet due to the rain and second, the bus was full of people who are no less than Indians. Yes, they were ogling at me like they had never seen any girl.
But then …..my eyes drifted to him who was looking in my direction.
I felt self-conscious under his gaze and shifted myself uncomfortably.
But then he came.
He wasted no time in reaching me and took off the jacket he was wearing covering my body and providing warmth to me.
“Don't Worry! You can return it later.” He said with a slight smile on his face while butterflies danced in my stomach like there was no tomorrow.
“Thank you!” I thanked him, my voice slightly trembling and looked down.
The whole bus ride he was near me. Standing there busy on his phone while I was taking small glances towards him from time to time.
My ears, cheeks, nose and neck were red due to the blush but no one knew it except me.
Absolutely.
How can they know? They might think that I am feeling cold, that's why my face is looking all red.
Finally, the bus came to my stop and I started climbing down holding his jacket close to my body while his scent filled my nostrils.
But as I stepped down the bus and the nus was long gone I turned around to see Krishna standing there still holding his phone but now he was not looking at the phone.
Because, Now he was looking at me.
But why is he standing here?
First, I never saw him on the bus ever and now he climbed down on the same stop as mine.
Isn't it quite weird?
‘Don't think too much and go home. You have to cook for yourself too.’ My inner voice said mockingly, making me chuckle at my own thoughts.
I stepped forward and started going towards my apartment.
My apartment is just 5 minutes away from here.
But as I turned behind I saw him again.
Why is he following me?
Is he worried about me?
I wasted no time and waited for him to reach near me. When he reached there I also started walking beside him while my heart.
Well, I can't explain what is really happening to it.
“Are you coming with me for the jacket?” It went out of my mouth before I could stop and I mentally cursed myself for asking this stupid question from him.
I know I talk too much when I’m nervous. It’s not just him — I’ve blurted worse things to my professor, the milkman, even a stranger once.
He didn't say anything instantly but looked towards me. I saw his lips twitching, determining that he was smiling at my comment.
Wow! His smile looks ethereal. I never saw him smiling like this but it suits him very well.
But yes one thing is noticeable that he often smiles looking at his phone when he is chatting.
No. I am not a stalking type of person but when he is in front of me I can't stop myself but take glances at him. And that's when I saw him one day smiling at his mobile so much.
Maybe, he might have a girlfriend.
My thoughts broke when I heard him chuckling a bit. And the sound alone was a blessing for my ears.
He should laugh often. It can make my day.
“You think that I am coming with you for the jacket?” He questioned with his eyes bored into mine while my cheeks flushed due to the embarrassment. He was laughing at me but it doesn't matter as long as I can make him laugh.
“Why would you follow me if you don't want your jacket back? Wait, I'll take it off and give it to you just now.” I said and started taking off the jacket when he held my wrist making my breath hitch.
“Who told you that I am this desperate to get my jacket back? I just transferred from my old apartment and got a new one here. So, I am going there.” He answered while I looked down due to the embarrassment I just faced.
“And yes don't wear dark under white.” He said while I looked at him with wide eyes.
Is he for real?
How can he speak like this without any nervousness?
“It's London Miss. It’s normal to talk about these things here and I just gave you some advice. So, please don't take me wrong.” He said and I understood what he wanted to say. It's not like what I am thinking.
But, Is he concerned about me?
Ahhh… My heart will absolutely explode right now.
I don't know what's happening to this heart of mine but one thing I know is I can't stop it now.
But I am finally near my apartment and he is still with me. Is he living here only?
"By the way, Sakshi Sinha." I turned towards him and forwarded my hands.
“I know Sakshi. And I am Krishna.” He said with a slight smile on his face while I got lost in his face again.
The way some of his hair strands are falling on his face is making him look more handsome. The way he smiles forms a dimple on his face which enhances his features.
Indeed, he’s handsome.
“I know too.” I said with a smile on my face and finally forwarded my hands for the handshake.
He took my hands in his and that's when I felt it.
His hands were soft. Not like any men who have rough hands.
His hands are large but they are not harsh. It's too soft.
Finally, after taking a long breath I had the courage to ask him.
“Where do you live?” I said with my lips parted while he motioned with his hands that he look just in…
Just in the building which is beside mine.
And the worst yet best part is….my room and his room is near each other.
That means if his window will be open I can look inside what he's doing. But again I became nervous thinking of what could happen to my heart.
It might burst.
“Hahaha haha…” I laughed without talking and saw him lifting his eyebrows as if asking what just happened.
I mentally cursed myself for my behavior.
But I can't do anything, I am like this only.
“Okay, Sakshi. Now, I should leave its already late.” He said while smiling a bit but I was not done with embarrassing myself.
“Abhi hi chale jayenge?Aaj to pehli baar baat ki hai.” I blurted out and closed my eyes to save myself from the embarrassment but now he was chuckling.
(Translation: You’re going already? You talked to me for the first time today.)
“Hahaha ha ... .You're so cute Sakshi.” He said and my cheeks warmed up and then it happened.
He lifted his hands towards my face and pinched my cheeks making it more crimson while I looked down.
Damn…I am blushing too much today.
“Okay, bye. Will meet you tomorrow at the university.” He said and with that he left.
But me?
I stood there looking just like a stupid until he entered inside his building.
‘You’re so cute Sakshi.’ His words played in my mind again and again and I lifted my hands to touch the same spot where he touched me.
And again a smile covered my face.
After some time I finally made my way inside my apartment but as soon as I entered.
Ahhhhh…..I started jumping because of happiness.
I threw the bag over the couch and took out my phone from the pocket and didn't even think a second before calling Kavya.
After two rings she received the call but I didn’t even have any words to express the emotion I was having right now.
“Speak.” She said and I huffed.
“Actually, it's a long story.” I said, to which she started laughing.
“I am the only one who listens to you. Don’t you think that you should spit it right now?” She asked and I can feel that smirk on her face.
After that I blurted out each and everything incident that had happened today.
“WAIT! WHAT, YOU BOTH TOUCHED HANDS?” She exclaimed in excitement and I am sure that her eyes are wide now.
“Not only that.he advised me to wear light colours under white, too.” I said and smiled sheepishly while looking at the mirror.
“uhmm…uhhm..” She coughed dramatically while I just made faces at her weird behavior.
Finally, after talking about all the things I disconnected the call and went towards that window and unfortunately he was there too.
He waved his hands towards me while talking on his phone while he was laughing too much. I made a sad pout and waved back my hands towards him but soon left from there.
I can't see him with any other girl.
‘You’re being too dramatic, Sakshi.’ My inner voice told me and for the first time in my life I believed it.
I finally went to the washroom to freshen up and started taking off my dresses when his jacket came to my mind again.
I smiled and shook my head while closing my eyes.
With that I changed into my nightwear and took his jacket with me.
I finally went to my bed while his jacket was still in my grip. I sniffed the scent and…
OH MY GOD! He smells so masculine yet so charming.
The scent is too much for me but I can't even keep it away from myself.
Sleep was not there in my eyes today.
But one thing I know is it's not over yet…
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Okay, so here it is! Hope you liked the chapter and don't forget to like the book if you do consider my work good!
With love- Roshni💖!
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