chapter 4

Author's POV

" Sure, mom........hmm.....yes mom......okay mom........yeah....ok..... '' Anbu was nodding her head for whatever her mom was instructing her through. 

Yes, after finding no other option, Anbu decided to stay back for a while until the rain stopped. Rishi was sitting on the couch looking at Anbu who was easily mending up a story to her mom.

Her big eyes were rolling here and there while convincing her mom that she is staying back at one of her friend Swati's home due to rain. Putting her thumb nail in between her lips, she bites her nail out of nervousness of getting caught by her mom.

  " Yeah sure I'll inform you before leaving Swati's home.  ``After convincing her mom with a perfect mend up lie, Anbu ended the call leaving a long sigh.

Convincing her mom is one of the hectic jobs for her, she usually doesn't like to lie but what can she do when her strict parents didn't let any other options for her. Meeting her own fiance before marriage is like a big sin for her family.  

Her orthodox family has taken a toll on her from childhood itself, all she wants now is getting out of that house as soon as possible. She loves her family, yet being controlled for every single thing is something she wants to get out of it. It was perfect timing when her parents informed her about Rishi's alliance. At first she was a little bit perplexed when it came to marriage and commitment but after meeting Rishi all her worries and fears about marriage flew away. She was attracted to his mindset. Yes, she liked the way he thought About things and surroundings. It's Just something different from others. Slowly she started to have an infatuation with him. Finally she realised he's the one for her, and without wasting time she said 'yes' for the marriage. 

Probably, every girl thinks that after marriage everything will eventually set up. Does that happen ?

Throwing her phone beside on the couch, she held her head in her both hands and smiled recalling their cozzy moment a few minutes ago. 

Rishi was noticing her sudden changes of expression.

The way she lied to her mom was so adorable, she looked like a kid when she pouted and tried to convince her mom. How can a person look cute while lying ? He thought and smiled for himself. This  feels new for him even though he experienced all these long ago, with someone else.

Not wanting to go in the past , Rishi shook his head and decided to divert his mind. 

" So, what's next ? " He voiced out with a blank mind.

Anbu put her hands on her lap from her head and looked at him with a stable facial expression.

" ummm..... honestly i don't know " Anbu trailed off. 

Their coffee date has already been completed, so there's no chance for another coffee. It's still past ten in the morning, and they're stuck inside his apartment due to storming rain. Although Rishi never complains abouts it nor Anbu. Because both were wishing for a moment like this where they can spend more time with each other without any interruption. And finally it happened. 

" What about movies ? '' Rishi suggested being unsure of her answer. Watching a movie together, under the spell of drizzling rain would be a nice adventure for both of them. 

" Sounds good, but which one ? I mean thriller, action, romantic or comedy ? '' Anbu asked him back, she is ok with any sort of movie as much as he's with her.

" Well, thriller one is okay,  as we already had our own romantic version a few minutes ago " instant regard was evident on Rishi's face after blurring out his thoughts loudly. 

He wanted to slap his mouth, but he didn't as it would hurt him. Ouch!! 

Anbu looked at him with a wide open mouth shyly. " You're so embarrassing Rishi, " she whined, feeling awkward when he mentioned their kiss encounter as a romantic version.

" i was just so ummm blank minded that i .... forgot to use a filter on my mouth " Rishi stammered Looking here and there except her.

Anbu nods her head as she can understand that he didn't say that willingly.

" umm..... Actually.... I'm sorry for making you feel awkward, hmmm  never mind let me find some thriller movie " mumbling in urgency Rishi stood up and went to his room to bring movie DVDs. Anbu was holding back her laughter after seeing him vanish like that. She self noted their moment as cute one. 

In a 21 century where people prefer N*****x and A****n for movies, Rishi still couldn't get over the satisfaction of watching a movie via DVDs. It reminisces about his childhood when his whole family used to sit in front a black and white TV to watch a movie through DVD's.

After a few minutes Rishi came, and got engrossed in playing a movie, meanwhile Anbu got up and went to the kitchen to bring some snacks. She actually looked for popcorn as it would be a perfect combo of a movie with popcorn. But when she didn't find any popcorn she simply took some chocolate cookies and went back.

Anbu sat on a couch leaving space for Rishi. After playing the movie Rishi came and sat on the other side of the couch. Both smiled at each other and looked at the TV screen.

" Which movie ? " Anbu asked, still looking at the screen, before the movie title appeared. Rishi voiced out in excitement " Veronica ".

" Hmm " Anbu hummed, she has already watched it many times yet she didn't say anything as the movie doesn't matter at all, what matters is with whom she is watching.

Anbu was sitting on one side of the couch and Rishi was seated on the other side of the couch. 

Maintaining a safe distance ? Maybe. 

It was a few minutes of movie, both were engrossed in the interesting scene. Anbu was almost sitting on the edge of the couch in curiosity.

Her eyes were stuck to the tv screen, but suddenly her gaze shifted to Rishi who was now sitting just beside her, leaving an inch space between them.

She was amused by seeing him taking initiative steps, at least he's trying. For now that's enough for her. Shifting her gaze at tv, she resumed watching the movie. 

It was an interesting scene where the ghost appears. Both were waiting for the ghost to show up, but suddenly tv went off along with lights and ac.

" What the ...... '' Rishi controlled his tongue  before blurring the f* word in front Anbu.

" I think there must be some issues due to Rain " Anbu doubted. 

" Let me check " Rishi mouthed and went to check the main switch. 

Anbu took her phone and scrolled through some random posts, till Rishi returned. 

After a few minutes Rishi came making annoying faces, seeing him whole in an irritated mood Anbu put back her phone and gave him full attention.

" Main switch isn't functioning properly, and I don't know what's wrong with the inverter " Rishi shrugged and  sat beside her, holding the pillow close to him with a drone look on his face. He never got a chance to watch that horror movie till now,  besides he wanted to watch that movie with good company,  and finally when he got the opportunity nature did its job.

" Ohh..... it's okay let's enjoy eachothers company " Anbu offered him little comfort,  as she understood that even a little things can annoy him so easily. 

Rishi smiled at her when she said about enjoying eachothers company. 

They can clearly hear the beautiful rhythmic Rain. 

Rishi felt the positive vibes around him when he's around Her. His eyes met hers in the process of returning the smiling gesture, The eyes are frequently referred to as the windows to the soul since they are capable of revealing a great deal about what a person is feeling or thinking. He found her soul more beautiful and attractive than her physical appearance. Anyone can feel attracted towards physical appearance but the one, who's determined to be the one for you, will always be attracted  to your inner soul more than your appearance and beauty. Here Rishi felt the exact same.

Anbu was still lost in his deep brown eyes, it was an unexpected eye contact yet flatten one.

The atmosphere was filled with an aroma of mud and fresh air,  it was so refreshing and smoothing. Pouring rain sounds were  fighting background music work for the situation.

Slowly he brought his face near her, still maintaining eye contact with her. Both were so lost in the moment, that they didn't have any control over their actions.

Every passing seconds was hard for her not to look into his eyes, both breasts got heavy having each other so close. 

Unknowingly Anbu blushed and bited her lower lips to prevent her blush, but it turned out to be a big turn on for him. Averting his gaze from her eyes to on her lips, he again looked at her eyes and raised his eyebrows. Anbu was totally clueless about what he was asking yet she slowly nodded her head. 

And that's it.

He smiled and went forward to capture her tempting lips in his, slowly and carefully he closed to her till their hot breaths touched each other's faces, anbu closed her eyes and gave in. Rishi held her face into his both palms and brushed his lips with hers. He too closed his eyes and was about to suck her bottom lips, but abruptly something struck him. Opening his eyes with a jerk he breathed out. 

Anbu was still waiting for him to kiss her, he looked at her and cursed himself for initiating such a thing out of nowhere.

Immediately he separated himself from her, and sat on the other edge of the couch taking his head in his both hands.

Anbu opened her eyes when she didn't feel his presence near her,  she saw Rishi seated while holding his head in his hands. He looked so messed up  And it made her nervous.

" umm....Ris " before she could ask him what happened, Rishi spoke.

" I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done this. I'm sorry I was just lost and Rishi stammering while speaking, he still didn't look up. 

" It's okay Rishi, we're engaged and i lo.. “ She was about to confess something but again Rishi cut her off and spoke.

" No it's not okay, I'm not okay.  I didn't tell you one of the important things of my life, which I should have done beforehand. '' Rishi grieved, taking off his hands and looking at her. His eyes were speaking a lot more than he spoke. Perhaps she knew where he was going to get this topic. 

Thank god, she is already prepared as she knew something like this must cross their relationship as now-a-days it has become so normal.

" I was in love with someone " she heard his deep voice, which held so much pain and agony that she got goosebumps just by listening to him.