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13. Love?
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ananya's pov.
Few moments before
"We can't let them see Ritesh and Ruhi, or it would be disaster." My voice was a whisper, but frantic.
I locked my eyes to Veer's to find that he was already looking into mine and then the bulb in my head lit up. I knew the idea was stupid, but it was because of his proximity that had made me loose my sanity. Also it had been one of my fantasies ever since I had seen him. Before he could react, or my sub conscious could butt in and stop me from doing it, I pressed my lips to his by pulling him close by the lapels of his coat.
His arms around me stilled and his heart beat increased under my palms and my heart stopped beating. I didn't move my lips, they remained still on his, waiting for the worst to come. Rejection. After nearly 3 seconds, he responded back. His arms tightened around my waist as he pulled me up on my tip toes, my arms going around his neck, and I tugged at the end of his black locks.
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