Adyanth pov

“I wanted to say something.” I completed it and took a deep breath to say it. I knew that I cannot keep this inside me longer.

“What is it?” She looked with a hint of vulnerability and hope shining in her eyes.

“I don’t know if it is too soon. But the thing is I like you. Very much. I knew the first time I saved you I wouldn’t be able to let you go. I know it may be too soon. I …” I just stopped talking. I didn’t know how to express everything in words.

I looked towards her, getting scared due to the silence stretching between us. The buzzing sound of the vehicles had faded and serene silence danced in the air. The scent of jasmine with a hint of sandalwood was in the air making the night more intoxicating and surreal.

As I looked towards her I saw her biting her red lips which were coated with lipstick and made me want to have a taste of it. And her cheeks were red and she was tucking her hair behind her ear.

Then she upped her eyelashes and gazed at me with her light brown eyes which reminded me of the evening sun and autumn. As she looked at me it felt as though she was searching through the depths of my soul for the answers to the questions unknown.

Then suddenly her expression changed to despair and her shoulders sagged down as though all the problems in the world fell upon her. I got alerted as soon as I saw that. And before she could speak, I took her hand in mine and spoke.

“Wait before you reject me. I just wanted to say, give me a genuine chance. That’s the only thing I will ask for you. And if you have some family issues, I will be there with you every step and I will convince your parents too. But please don’t reject me due to these reasons.” I completed in one breath and looked towards her with my heart on my sleeves.

Her eyes widened and she took her hand back taking all of her warmth back. I felt my heart sink with the thought of her rejection.

“I don’t know what to say.” She replied hesitantly.

“It’s all so sudden and I don’t know what to say. I have so much going on right now with studies, family and many other things. I am not sure I can get into a relationship now.” She said and looked down and refused to look into my eyes.

I got up and knelt near her knees and held her hands.

“I know it’s difficult. But I am just asking for one chance. Whatever happens I will stand by you. We can take it very slowly and even after that if it doesn’t work out then I won’t disturb you.”

Even to just think about letting her go makes my heart break into a million pieces. What will happen if it’s actually true?

After a lot of debate with her mind. “Okay I will try. But I can’t promise you much right now.” She finally said.

I sighed with relief. “That’s all I ask right now.”

“Thank you for understanding.” She said and gave me a hesitant smile.

“Thank you for giving me a chance.” I said gratitude washing over me as I looked into her eyes.

As we both side by side watching the people pass by, I felt peace washing over me. I don’t know what will happen tomorrow. But today she was here with me, I will cherish this moment forever.

Hope bloomed in my heart the way night white flowers bloom due to moonlight. We both have issues with our family. And I have a bigger issue waiting for me. I have to talk with her and say everything. But I didn’t want to break the bubble we both were in. So I kept quiet and decided to tell later.

Then we both stood and walked side by side along the road. As I glanced at her face which was illuminated with the moonlight, I promised myself that I will not let any harm come towards her.

Soon we both reached near her hospital. I turned towards her waiting for her to say something.

She too stopped beside me and turned towards me.

"I will leave now. It’s very late.”

“Okay take care. Message me once you reach.” I said and stood not knowing what to do next. Should I shake her hands? No, it will be very formal. Should I hug her? No, it will be too soon.

Not knowing what to do I just stood there awkwardly. When she approached me and gave me a side hug. When she touched me her warmth spread through me and her jasmine scent hit my nose. I inhaled it like a starved man and I felt protectiveness coursing through me as she hugged me. She was tall but she reached till my chin. Her cotton kurta rubbed my skin as she hugged me.

When she stepped back I felt a dull ache forming in my chest due to loss of contact.

“I will leave now.” She said and started walking towards the parking lot. When she was almost at the end, she stopped and turned towards me. She waved her hand and gave me her smile and left.

I stood there for a while thinking of all the events that had transpired here and a smile formed on my face. After a long time I am experiencing this peace and it made me happy. Even the monsters inside my head are silent after meeting her.

I was about to walk towards my bike, when my phone vibrated with a notification. I took out my phone from my pocket and saw it was from an unknown number.

My back straightened with awareness and sweat started forming on my forehead. As I unlocked my phone my hands shook as I opened the message app. It glared at me in warning and when I opened it my heart stopped beating for a second.

I warned you. Now get ready to face the consequences.

As I read the message my body became alert and I glanced around me to see something suspicious. But I didn’t find anything. Everyone went on with their daily routine while I was panicking over a message.

I took a deep breath to calm myself down and walked towards my bike, my body high on alert. I was on autopilot as I reached my bike. I started driving towards my home. The cool air did little to calm my chaotic mind.

I know he would not leave me. But this time I have made up my mind and I am not backing out. Now it’s not just me. Along with me, I have to protect Nyra too. And I am not letting any evil touch her.

Nyra pov

As I parted away from him and walked towards my scooter, a sense of peace washed over me. Despite having doubts in the beginning after receiving those threatening messages from unknown, I was ready to take this leap.

But I am not sure how I can inform this in my home. Especially to my father. All possible worst scenarios ran through my mind as I drove home. Even with all these circumstances, I felt a warm feeling blooming inside me. I genuinely liked him.

There was something about him which attracted me to him like a magnet. His eyes. Oh my god. It feels like staring into a meadow filled with gentle flowers. He was intense and soft at the same time. At first glance you would think he is an intimidating man.

And then you get a glimpse of him from near and you’ll be done for life. I think he has ruined me for other men. I don’t think I will see other men without thinking about him.

The thing is I really want this work and with this I want my parents to agree too. I don’t even know how I will be approaching this subject with him.

As I thought about my father, the peace which I had vanished into thin air and a dark cloud covered my mind. With these worries eating my head, I reached my house. I parked my scooter outside and went inside.

As I entered inside, I saw my mother reading some book while my father sat beside her. When I entered inside, both looked up.

“Nyra, How was your day? Will you eat the food now?” My mother asked, adjusting her reading glasses.

“No maa. I will eat later.” I said and was about to go and hide inside my room when my father’s words stopped me. He stared at me and I was shivering thinking he came to know about Adyanth.

“We have to attend Deepthi’s wedding this weekend. So we will be leaving tomorrow because they have asked us to come early. You will be alright right?” My heart rate slowed down after listening to his words.

“If you want you can call your friends here. Even Divith is coming with us. You said you won’t be able to attend.”

“Okay Appa, I will be alright. Don’t worry about me.” I said and walked to my room. As I was walking towards my room, guilt stabbed me. I felt like I was betraying my father even though that’s not the case.

I went inside and locked the door and took a deep breath calming myself down.

The familiar walls greeted me as I walked inside and changed my dress. I sat in my bed when my phone buzzed with notification. My heart skipped a beat when I saw his name. All the fear I was feeling was long forgotten and my cheeks were on fire by just seeing his name.

Did you reach home? - A

I felt happy knowing his concern towards me. In a short moment he have made a place in my heart.

Yes. I came just now. - N

Okay, have dinner and sleep. You must be tired.

I could imagine his eyebrows furrowed and his gaze filled with concern.

Okay you too. Good night. - N

Good night. Let’s meet tomorrow. - A

I felt anticipation building inside me to meet him again tomorrow. I fell on my bed and was giggling and rolling on the bed with excitement.

For a while, I just imagined myself with him and tried to envision a future with him. I know it’s too soon. But I can’t help it.

I studied in a girls school. So finding my soulmate there was impossible. When I came to college I thought I would have a boyfriend or something. But I was a nerd so maybe everyone thought I was boring.

Adyanth is the first guy to approach me and made me feel wanted. Even though I don’t require a guy for reassurance, like others I too dreamt of having a boyfriend. But I spoke less with my friends about these things.

And he barged into my life without any warning. I know I was a goner when I was ready to accept him, despite danger lurking around him. He had this aura with him which made me feel safe around him and adored.

And I am praying to God to make this relationship work. With all these thoughts running through my mind, I drifted to sleep with excitement building over to meet Adyanth.