Chapter 13: chapter 13

PART - 13Linda had mixed feelings when she saw Nishant. She was so happy to meet him after so many days she felt sad thinking about what all he went through in all these days and that she had misunderstood him." Nishant," her eyes were tearing up when she called him." Hey Linda, be cool. Don't cry. I'm back right, and now there are no more issues. I'm safe now, so no need to worry, please don't cry."Linda didn't say anything she couldn't she just nodded. Nishant was confused for a minute about how to change her mood. He wanted to cheer her up." How is your work going? "" It's good. " She replied, wiping down tears.Similarly, he asked many questions. She simply replied to all his questions, but there was not much change in her attitude.She was his systematically answering." Hm....I think this ambiance is not right. Let's go to the beach ? " asked Nishant." Yes , " Linda replied without even thinking.It was their first drive together. Linda felt relaxed she was free of the hesitation that she had before meeting him, and this drive made her calmer. They didn't talk to each other during the whole time. Nishant was also enjoying their time together. He felt relieved that Linda was feeling much better now as it was evident from her face. They both felt that this silence would be more meaningful than any conversation at that moment.Linda was cherishing all the memories she had with Nishant. After about a half an hour drive or so they reached the beach. Linda wasn't aware she was still thinking.Nishant broke the long silence." Linda, we have reached the beach. "" Oh, I'm sorry. Actually, I was thinking about something. "" That's alright, we are in no hurry. " Nishant smiled.They both stood there looking at the waves. They conversed on different matters. After some time, Nishant asked, " What is that you want to say to me? "" How do you know that I want to share something with you? " asked Linda." Now we know each other for many months, and we are becoming close day by day, so I know it from your body language. "" Oh, I see, so you can read my mind too. "" Yea, somewhat so you better don't lie to me, " laughed Nishant." That applies for you too cause  I can read your mind as well, " said Linda." Oh, is it then I'd better be cautious?" replied Nishant. They both laughed." What did you say to the new proposal? "" Oh, Mama told you about that too. Of course, I said a straight no. I'm not ready for an alliance so fast. I mean, it'll take time. "" Even if it's me? " asked Linda. Nishant just passed on a confused look. " Still confused? Is this the same person who told me that he can read my mind ? "" Linda, can you be more clear ? "Linda looked at the waves it was the same beach. Nishant told that he loved her. She called him " Nishant," and she took a deep breath and continued,  " I love you. "To be continued.....