Nyra pov

I was thinking what went wrong? One minute he was stuttering in front of me to speak a word then he looked at me as though I am the dumbest creature alive on this planet earth and took off. What just happened?

Are you still not getting it?

What?

How did I get paired up with this bitch?

Then I just sat taking deep breaths and trying to calm myself. It was the first time I ever felt this intense unignorable attraction towards a guy. I was brought up in a family where talking to a guy was a crime. And to top all of it my expectations have skyrocketed after watching many dramas and movies.

But it was not an issue for me since I hadn’t felt any attraction towards guys. I didn’t feel any urge to get into a relationship until now. I know it’s so soon but at least I can dream to have that kind of guy.

I was still lost thinking about him when someone barged into my cabin. I was startled and looked up to see it was one of my colleagues. She was panting hard and I realized maybe there was some issue and went behind her.

There was an emergency and I got involved in it forgetting about the green eyes guy.

After many hours of standing in the operation room and helping surgeons I came out. My legs were shaking from standing so long. My body hurt too much and my back had cramps. 

I came back to my cabin with a cup of coffee. I sat and took a deep breath of the coffee. It calmed my nerves down and a sense of relief swept through me. I was barely opening my eyes, fatigue weighing me down. I felt my head spin due to tiredness and my stomach growled reminding me that I haven’t had anything since afternoon.

I don’t think I can drive in this condition or go alone. I am brave but I am not stupid. I called my father and asked if he could pick me up? And he replied positively and said he is on his way.

I packed up everything and decided to wait outside. I needed a bit of fresh air and was not able to take the hospital smell anymore. I stood at the entrance and was waiting.

The cool air kissed my cheek softly whispering the secrets of the universe. I stood there, peace washing over me like a wave. As I was getting lost in the la la land, the first thing which entered my mind was green eyes.

Why can’t I get this guy out of my mind? And to top this I don’t even know if the guy is dangerous or not. The first time I met him I was scared. But today I didn’t feel any fear. It felt like a normal guy talking to me. But I cannot forget the creepy texts I received when I met him.

Who really sent it? That’s the main question. Is he an enemy to Adyanth too?

Oh my god. This is the first time I am saying his name even though it’s in my mind. He was always green eyes to me. As I was lost in his thoughts, I heard a horn indicating that my father was here.

I wore the helmet and sat behind him. He started the vehicle, its vibration passing through my body. We didn’t talk much on the way to our home. But my father turned left instead of going right.

“What happened Appa?” I questioned him, confused about it.

He said something but I was not just stupid but deaf too. I didn’t hear a single word he said. I just hummed to whatever he said, indicating that I understood. He was able to hear my humming even though he is older. His ears are sharper than me.

While I was lost in thinking where he was taking me, he applied the brakes, jerking me forward. As I saw where we stopped it was a fast food stall. I got down and removed the helmet and turned towards my father with a confused look. 

“You don’t like radish. Your mother cooked radish sambar. And it’s late. I don't think you ate anything. So I brought you here. Eat whatever you want.” It’s been a long time since my father spoke these many sentences with me at a time. 

And I was touched with his thoughtfulness. Suddenly I felt emotional and tears filled my eyes. I suddenly hugged him, catching him off guard. 

“Thanks Appa.” My throat constricted and I felt it was difficult to just speak two words.

“It’s just food Nyra.”

I just kept silent and enjoyed being in his embrace as he held me like a glass doll which would break with a slight pressure. While sleeping on my mother’s lap brings me peace, I felt protected in my father’s embrace. It felt as though nothing could touch me, I felt the safest.

After a few minutes, I pulled back and we both walked towards the stall. The smell of dosa hit my nose as soon as I stepped near the stall. When the cook spread the batter neatly making a perfect circle without any compass and the sound it made when it was sizzling filled my heart with warmth.

I ordered dosa and my father ordered tea. And I was eyeing the food made like I have not eaten for years. After a few minutes, a guy brought the food and gave it to me. The aroma hit my nose and my stomach growled asking me 

I started devouring the dosa and the crispy dosa melted in my mouth. And the spicy chutney felt amazing and my taste buds appreciated this tasty food. In a few minutes, I had licked my plate clean and I felt full.

I turned towards my father to see that he had finished his tea and was waiting for me to finish. As he saw my plate empty he took my plate and went to throw it to the dust bin and I washed my hands.

After washing my hands I went near my father to see him pay. I thought of giving the money but I know my father will get offended. Once I did it and got many hours of lectures from him. He was like even though I am working now, he has the right to buy me things and even I can’t stop him. Since then I won’t do that adventure. 

After paying we both slowly walked towards his scooter. But my father was dragging his feets as though he was hesitant to say something. I turned towards him sensing that he might have something to say to me.

“What happened Appa? Do you want to talk about something?”

“Actually, I don’t know how to say this.” He said and ran his hands through his mustaches, a gesture he does when he is nervous.

“It’s okay Appa. You can say anything.” I said in an encouraging tone.

“I know it’s too soon Beta. But the thing is I got a proposal for you. I had stopped searching for a while. But someone recommended me and I got in contact with that family. So I thought that I should ask you once before agreeing. I know I didn’t give much of a choice last time.” He said and turned sideways taking a deep breath.

I know it was his way of apologizing. But I don’t know how to react to this news. As he finished saying, green eyes flashed in my mind. Do I have to give up that for my family? I don’t have the guts to say this to my father. 

I was in a dilemma, thinking what to do when my father spoke.

“It’s okay. Take your time and inform beta.” He said and walked towards the scooter. We both wore helmets and we started going home.

My mind was blank. It felt as though my system crashed because of multiple things. I just observed the surroundings and stared into nothing, not thinking really.

I jerked front which snapped me out of my dreamland. And I saw we had reached. I got down and went inside. As I entered inside, I saw my brother irritating my mother. And my mother was beating him, getting fed up with his antics. Whereas he was laughing and enjoying it.

I felt a smile blooming on my face as I saw this scene. And just stood there and observed the scene for a while just enjoying it. 

My brother came towards him and hid behind me. 

“Akka please save this poor child from her. See, she just wants to beat me for fun.” He spoke in an innocent voice. If he had not been my brother I would have believed him.

“Oh drama queen. Don’t over act here and I saw you irritating her.” I said and pulled him by his ears.

“Oww oww my ears! My ears!” He shouted dramatically. He can win an Oscar at this rate.

“What’s happening here?” My father asked as he stood at the entrance removing his slippers.

“Nothing Appa.” Divith said and ran away from there faster than Usain bolt to his room.

We three just shook our heads due to his antics and came inside. 

“Wash your hands and come Nyra. Food is ready.” My mother said and got up. But I went towards her stopping her and said.

“It’s okay Amma. I was hungry so I already ate.” I left the part of where I ate and went inside.

I was very tired and didn’t have any strength to do anything. I just fell on my bed and a thud echoed due to the force. My body sighed with relief.

I didn’t know when but I had already drifted off to sleep without overthinking and over analysing everything.

NEXT MORNING

I woke up when I felt the sunrays was caressing my face. I sat up and was thinking which year it was. I was contemplating my life choices and I was deciding whether my work was worth sacrificing my sleep. And I thought that the bills won’t pay itself and got up.

I went to the bathroom and took a nice shower. The hot water felt amazing on my skin and my muscles loosened a bit. As I finished and came out fog followed me.

As I got ready and thought about yesterday's events and I knew my answer. I knew what I had to say. 

I went outside after getting ready for work. And saw everyone was already in the dining hall.

I went and sat silently glancing around the table and saw tasty food prepared by my mother. My mouth watered after seeing it and bite my lip to control myself.

“Appa I am ready.”