29~ The Teasings
AKRITI
How do you feel after ruining your own date and making your partner feel sad?
That's how I am feeling right now. I ruined today's night because of my silly insecurities and questions.
He might be thinking so low of me, and it matters!
Usually, I don't give a hell what others think of me but it matters a lot when it comes to him.
He tried to relieve the stressful environment but I couldn't muster the courage to talk to him.
I was highly disappointed with myself. I don't know why I keep on applying my past experiences on him despite knowing he's not like that!
He is not like Mr. Chaudhary or his son!
He's different, he's loyal and he has a golden heart.
I have lost count of how many times I have hurt him with my cruel words.
He's a human as well, it also stings him, but I fail to understand it.
We both ate our food in pin drop silence.
I was looking at his expressions from time to time and he was upset, really upset.
His eyebrows were scrunched and he was tense.
I was feeling more ashamed of my act now.
I always end up making him upset by blabbering.
He is so understanding but there's a limit for everything. He probably is irritated by me.
I was so upset with myself so to make the environment normal, I asked about his favourite colour. And to be honest, the answer was really unexpected. Commonly most of the men love black or blue but my fiancé loves yellow! That's completely different from others' choices.
"Because yellow spreads brightness, it makes people smile. It signifies optimism and enthusiasm", he explained and I smiled at his choice. He has a proper reason for everything.
"What's yours?", he asked. My favourite colour?
I don't have any! All the colours of my life had flown away when my father threw us.
I had no time to think about my favourite colour, make demands for toys, knowing how difficult it was for mum to bring me up alone. I never thought about these things.
"I-I don't have any", I replied and he scrunched his eyebrows in confusion.
"You don't have a favourite colour?"
"No, is it compulsory to have one?", I asked and he shook his head.
"But you must like a colour more than the others, that you prefer to see", he calmly asked and I shook my head in denial, pouting.
He sighed and said, "Well, we need to work on that then".
"There must be something you like, don't you Akriti?", he asked again and I nodded.
"You", it slipped suddenly out of my mouth. I realised what I said and then my eyes widened. I shouldn't have said that. I shouldn't! Urrg why do I do things that I shouldn't do?
"M-me?, he stammered and I closed my eyes, biting my lower lip. I saw his ears getting red, making him look adorable and handsome at the same time. With my slip of tongue, I made him blush. What will happen when we will-
No! Don't go there! Akriti, autocleanse your mind.
But it will be so hot to see him-
No! Shut up! Shut up! Here we are stuck on a life crisis and you are not making it easy. Please give me holy water.
"Y-yeah your c-choices hehe", I corrected but I pathetically failed to convince him by stammering. I am so silly and stupid!
"Of course, of course", he mumbled. Unable to speak anything due to embarrassment, we both quickly finished our dinner and he asked the waiter to prepare the bill. As soon as he bought the bill, I snatched it from the waiter's hand. Last time Adhyay had paid so it's my chance now.
"No, you are not going to pay. Gimme the bill", he bellowed and tried to snatch the paper from my hand but I was quick enough to raise my hand.
"I'm going to pay. Last time you had paid",I reminded him but he shook his head.
"Last time we ordered soup and lasagna only. It didn't cost much but this time it was a whole meal and it's expensive", he said and signalled me to give him the bill, putting forward his broad palm.
"It doesn't matter. I earn a lot, I can pay", I said. He glared and replied, "I earn a lot as well, I can pay".
"No! Adhyay try to understand, I don't need you to pay my bills".
"Akriti, you try to understand that it's on me, everytime I take you out, I pay the bill", he adamantly stated, making me snort. He doesn't need to! I earn and I have money to afford a full course meal.
"Adhyay please. Let me pay", I requested for the last time.
His eyes softened and with a sigh he replied, "Let's split the bill".
I was going to deny it but he added, "please", and that too in a devastated voice.
Thus, we both paid half and half, having pity on the poor waiter who was helplessly waiting for us to decide.
We stood up and together walked to the parking lot.
The weather was pleasant and insects made a melodious voice in the silent night.
Our hands brushed a few times, as we walked together, too close to each other.
Everytime his hand brushed mine, I felt a spark and I felt butterflies in my stomach.
Adrija had told me about these feelings.
She said we feel these sparks when we are with our soulmate.
I had always considered it false and as a misconception.
I have seen lives crumbling because of the illusion of love, but Adhyay makes me feel special and loved.
Everytime, I look into his eyes I find him gazing at me with so much love that melts me.
"The environment is so pleasant", he said looking at the sky and I nodded looking at him. Your presence is pleasant dear Adhyay.
"Would you fancy an ice cream, Akriti?", he asked suddenly. He had spotted an ice cream vendor round the corner so he was asking me. Even though I am not in the mood to eat ice cream in this chilly weather, I'll accompany him.
"S-sure", I stammered and he smiled. One day, I'll die seeing his smile and without any regrets.
How could a man be so perfect? I can't find any flaws in him even if I want to.
He's perfect, a perfect man, a perfect human, a perfect doctor and I hope he will be a perfect husband as well.
But I am scared that what if I screw things up?
What if I make him feel suffocated and he leaves me?
"Hey! What are you thinking?", my trance was broken by his voice. I smiled and shook my head.
"Nothing, c'mon let's eat ice cream", I said but my voice was a bit heavy. It always happens when I get emotional. In just a span of a few months, Adhyay has become the reason for my bright days and smiles. And I don't want to lose the sunshine of my life.
"Which one?", he asked.
"Umm chocolate ice cream?".
He nodded and I followed him. He asked for two ice cream cones from the vendor as I only gazed at him, fascinated by the way he speaks.
He is handsome, a perfectly sculpted man indeed.
But that has a demerit too. Every woman at work would glance at my man with hungry eyes, and I don't want that. He is just mine to look and cherish!
"Here", he handed me the ice cream cone. Just by holding it, I felt like I was in the polar region. I glanced at Adhyay, who was effortlessly eating his ice cream as if we were in scorching summer. I nervously looked at the ice cream cone in my hand and slowly peeled the wrapper off.
Slowly and steadily, I savoured the chocolate ice cream, trying not to freeze my tongue but it's inevitable.
It's named ice cream for a reason.
By the time I had finished half of it, Adhyay was already wiping his mouth with a white handkerchief and throwing the wrapper in the dustbin.
My teeth chattered as I managed to eat my ice cream.
Next time, I'm not doing it, even if it's out of courtesy.
Now let's just hope I don't get sick tomorrow.
He had dropped me back to my apartment complex and before I could exit his car, he asked, "How was it? Were you comfortable this evening?"
My heart melted at his question and I nodded with a smile. With his sweet words, he always makes me feel special even if I am not.
"Absolutely, I loved it. Thank You so much for giving me your precious time".
He warmly smiled and gently held my hand. He said, "I'm glad, wish you a good night".
I smiled, "Good night,have sweet dreams"
And with that, it was the end of our first date.
All thanks to Adrija who literally forced me to ask him and also added that her brother is a dumb ass who won't make a step.
I had laughed at the statement and hesitantly asked him for a date.
He was surprised, but he agreed, such a cute person he is.
Smiling, I rang the bell of my apartment, waiting for mumma to open the door.
When I told her that I was going on a date with Adhyay, she squealed and she couldn't stop smiling.
More than me, she loves Adhyay. Ever since I have told her that I asked Adhyay out, she can't just stop gushing about him.
The door creaked open and my eyes widened seeing my favourite aunt.
"LOOK WHO IS HERE GIRLS!", she yelled with joy and soon all of my aunts came running. We are going to have a long night.
"Let her enter Akanksha! You are blocking the way", Kirti aunty said and Akanksha aunty rolled her eyes.
"Hey champ! How are you?", Payal aunty asked as soon as I entered.
I smiled and nodded. Well, meet my four aunts, Akanksha aunty, the craziest of all, then comes Kirti aunty, the wisest, then Payal aunty, who is the grumpiest and then Chandani aunty, she cooks the best food in the whole universe.
I have known all of them since the day I was born.
"Let her breathe, you'll!", Chandani aunty scolded and all three of them giggled like teenagers. I looked at mum who was leisurely sitting on the sofa with a beautiful smile resting on her face.
The three of them ushered me to sit on the sofa and surrounded me from all the sides.
"Did you like the surprise?", Akanksha aunty cheerfully asked.
"Like? I loved it!", I exclaimed. Seeing all of them here is a miracle. They have busy lives, with their kids and jobs. We rarely talk but our connection is strong enough to withstand the distance.
"THAT'S GREAT! I thought you would think 'oh! These old women are here again' and you'll be bored", Akanksha aunty said imitating me and I giggled.
"No! I can never be bored in your presence", I stated. Their smiles widened and they kept on asking me about my life.
"Okay, what about your fiancé, how does he look?" Kirti aunty asked and I felt myself getting heated up. Just mention him and I'll start blushing.
"Aww she looks so cute when she blushes, doesn't she Aparna?", Chandani aunty cooed, making me more embarrassed.
"She does, and she didn't tell you guys that she had a date with him today evening", my mother said and I snapped my neck. My eyes were widened. She didn't need to tell everyone about my date. Now, my aunts will tease me more urggg.
"Ohoo! Akriti? Won't you tell your aunts about it?", Akanksha aunty said teasingly. I groaned. Now I will have to tell them everything. I'm gonna exclude some parts but they won't leave me.
"Wow! He seems nice. How does he look anyways?", Payal aunty asked after I had completed narrating today's events to them. Between the story, they awed several times and were thoroughly impressed by Adhyay's gentlemanliness.
"Tell, tell", Akanksha aunty teased.
"He's nice", I said and all of them rolled their eyes.
"What nice? Is he handsome? What's his height? What colour are his hair? Wait, you show us his photograph", Kirti aunty blabbered and I shook my head at their antics.
"He's tall, like really tall", I said.
"He's a giraffe to be precise", Chandani aunty concluded and all of them nodded. I sighed at their conclusions and continued, "He works as a doctor"
"A doctor? I heard doctors are boring. They don't have time for family and all", Payal aunty commented.
"Ahh if Akriti likes him, he is special. Don't judge like that Payal", Kirti aunty said and I nodded.
"What about his family?", Akanksha aunty curiously asked.
"His parents and two siblings. Adrija's cousin brother", mumma finally said and all of them looked bewildered.
"YOU MEAN ADHYAY?" The four of them shouted simultaneously and I vigorously nodded.
"Wow! I'm so happy! You probably don't remember but when you were small, you had a big, I mean a big crush on that boy", Akanksha aunty said and the colour faded from my face. I had a crush on him when I was a kid? How's that possible? I don't remember having a crush on him?
"Yeah, do you remember Aparna how she used to shy away when both of the siblings used to come to your house to invite Akriti", Kirti aunty added and I just wanted to disappear from here. Mumma laughed and nodded.
"One day she said, 'mumma, Adrija's brother is so nice. I love him'", mumma said and that was the moment I wanted to kill myself. I was getting embarrassed. How do I not remember this?
"I-I would not have said that,don't lie mumma", I said, still embarrassed by my childhood deeds.
"I'm not lying! You said that haha", mumma exclaimed and all of them bursted out laughing. God, please save me or I'll die out of embarrassment.
"Okay okay ladies, our girl is getting shy, don't tease her", Chandani aunty said and I mentally thanked her. She's the only one who understands me..
"Fine! But you didn't show us his picture!". Akanksha aunty exclaimed. I sighed and opened my mobile. I swiped to the recent pictures and zoomed in on the picture we clicked on Adrija's anniversary. I passed my phone to Akanksha aunty whose eyes widened and then jaw dropped.
"He changed so much!", she exclaimed and all of the ladies started fighting for a view of his picture. Sorry Adhyay, but all my aunts are flattered on you. If they could go back in time and become young, they would have married you.
"I pass him, he's good for our baby", Payal aunty said and the others nodded in agreement. I smiled and with a sigh, took my phone back.
"Even though, I hate to admit it, he's really handsome", Akanksha aunty said.
"Yeah, he's so tall and handsome as hell", I subconsciously said and that was another mistake I did today.
2700 words! I divided it because it was Adhyay's POV next.
It would be better if you read as separate chapter.
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