Chapter 49: 47

Chapter Forty-Seven

"I still can't believe this."

× ANANYA ×

"I can't believe this"

"This is not real"

"My first kiss"

"My first boyfriend?"

"The one I vibe my Taylor Swift songs to?"

"The one I can flirt, roast, chill, eat with all the time"

"What do you mean by eat?" Sahil who was driving while hearing my thoughts which I did not hide for once. It was all crystal clear to him. We were driving back to our houses which were adjacent to each other after having a lot of fun and now I was ranting at him about how surprised yet excited I was for this new relationship.

The whole excitement of being in a relationship for the very first time in my life, the feeling of having someone with me, my person, the feeling of becoming someone's person, the feeling of having someone to call when I am bored, the feeling of going on dates. Oh my god, I'm so ready for all of these.

"Dirty dirty thoughts already, chamatkar?" He smirked and a small smile with a blush already appeared on my face but I was quick enough to hide it. I hit his bicep and he threw his head back laughing.

"I did not mean that. Don't make everything wrong or else I'll break up right now" I threatened him and threw my hands in the air while shrugging.

"You think I'm letting you do that?" He asked a rhetorical question and a smile appeared on my face.

This is the 369th time I'm smiling today. Which indirectly means I'm smiling all the time. Because I'm with him. My favorite person. Yay.

"Good. If I ever try to break up with you na, don't let me do that. I'm a little dumb and my actions are even dumber when I'm mad. But If I do that often then break up with me, and I'll come back to you, to earn you again" I kept on bickering the first thoughts that came to my mind without giving much thought to what it was.

"Oh my my, Am I a red flag?" I questioned myself after digesting the things I said.

"Maybe," he said and I glared at him.

"Thank you for the assurance. Comforted me so much" The sarcasm in my tone was visible.

Sometimes I really wonder if I'm a red flag coming to relationships especially because if I'm in a bad mood then I'll be so mean to you which will ruin your day. Though I'll come back after realizing my mistake and say sorry to you like 50 times still, that is not a justification.

But then my other side says that a person is a red flag when he has a lot of bad traits in a relationship. Even a green flag has bad traits, that's human nature but he either knows where he is wrong and tries to work on himself. The efforts he is putting in to make himself a good person is what makes him a green flag.

"But why are you thinking of breaking up within the fourth hour of our relationship? Why so negative? " I nodded at his words and thought deeply.

"Blood group hi negative hai, nature mei toh hoga hi na" I figured out the reason behind my pessimistic nature and simply blamed it all on my blood group. He just let out a chuckle.

[My blood group is negative, what do you expect from my nature?]

"You are one of a kind, you know" I shrugged at his words not understanding if I should take it in a good way or bad.

"Probably, ayeeeee, by the way, who was the owner of this cafe? You know he decorated the restaurant for someone he loved, you might have rented that place so I thought to ask you if he's your friend or something." I asked him the question which was roaming in my mind but I forgot it. Now suddenly the owner's green flag-ness clicked me.

He smiled a little first and then replied, "I don't know him"

"Ohh. That is sad." My lips formed into a pout, "But wait, if he decorated it for his ladylove, why did he rent it out to you- Oh my my, Don't tell me you are the owner of the cafe? And you freaking decorated it too? That too for me?" The excitement on my face was real. It was not about the cafe or decoration but it was about the efforts.

"Oh my god, Sahil" I exclaimed and looked at him with my mouth hung open. He did not glance at me but he knew that I was looking at him, the sly smile along with the red color present on his cheeks conveyed that to me.

Dang, I got such a cutie green flag. Never been so proud in my entire life.

"Don't look at me like that. I feel shy." He said kept his one hand on the side of his face hiding it from me, and drove from the other one. I swayed away from his hand and kept it on my lap entwined with mine.

"Why did you do all that? I mean, it would have been so stressful, planning all that-" He cut me off mid-sentence. As much as I loved all that, I feel guilty for doing absolutely nothing for him.

"Did you like it?" He asked and the drive came to a halt. I looked around to find that we had reached already.

"Like? I loved it" I answered honestly. That was the best moment of my entire life. Not kidding, but in all senses that was the best thing that ever happened to me. He is the best thing that ever happened to me.

"Then all those stressful things were worth every penny if it made you happy" My lips curved upwards making a small smile appear.

370th time. Lol.

"You're melting my heart now. Stop with these Bollywood-ish one-liners" He brought his hand which I was holding closer to him and kissed my hand. I scrunched my nose and butterflies ran in my stomach.

"Sahil, main pighal rahi hu," I said and let out a small and soft scream followed by, "I still can't believe this, any of this!" I squealed in happiness.

[Sahil, I'm melting now]

"You're a cutie," he said and tapped my nose lightly making me scrunch it again.

"Thank you. But I can't believe this and now I'll repeat that 500 times. Because that's how my system works"

"You want me to make you believe it? Should I repeat that?" He asked with a smirk and I nodded, a little confused.

He leaned forward and the realization clicked on me, I did not know that he was talking about the kiss.

"Ayeee No," I said and placed a hand on his chest. He passed me a totally confused look. "I thought you were talking about the hand kiss. Not this kiss, we are in our residential area, I don't wanna be called names if anyone sees us"

"Correct" He passed his one-word answer and I unlocked my seatbelt, opening the door of the car. Just when I was about to keep a step outside I heard him say, "Wait,"

He unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car while my eyes followed his actions trying to guess what is this about now. First, he closed the door that I had opened once, and later after a pause of a few seconds, he opened it again. Bowing his head down and hands gesturing towards the area of the parking lot dramatically, he said, "I was your commander, remember?"

"Yeah, yeah. How can I forget? I'm the queen after all" I let out a chuckle at this and stepped outside the car towards Sahil. Intertwining my arms with his, I dragged him along with me.

"I was having a secret affair with you, remember?" I copied his exact tone and he nodded while shaking his head.

"Yeah, yeah," he said and glanced at his wrist to check the time. There were still 10 minutes left for my birthday.

We could have stayed there and enjoyed a little, or could have gone to a club or something, but I honestly did not want to start my birthday like that. I had Sahil with me and that was more than enough for me to make it memorable and enjoyable.

"Let's click a selfie?" He asked me after pressing the button of the elevator.

"My whole makeup is ruined and because of the artificial rain, my hair is partially wet." I objected.

"So?" He questioned and opened the elevator door once it reached Both of us got inside and I pressed our floor leaning on the walls of the elevator.

"So I'm not looking good." I had no courage to look at the camera and see my reflection right now. All my courage flew away in the past few days when I heard a co-worker tell me about what products should I use for this, that, and whatsoever.

I did not even turn for a second in the lift because behind me there was a mirror.

From that day, I just felt not good enough for some reason, and looking at my reflection in such a state would make me even more insecure.

"Neither am I looking good right now. It's just for the memories. Come on, Ananya" He insisted and I just shook my head. The smile that I was carrying all the while was replaced by a scowl.

"We took pictures in the cafe, even the whole video is there, that is enough for the memories."

"But-" he was about to say something but I was quick enough to cut him off.

"I don't like clicking pictures" I confessed and just hoped for him to not argue further.

"Okay. As you wish" He put his phone back inside his pocket and opened the door once again. I quietly went out of it and stood in front of our houses.

"So, let's call it a night?" I said but it came out like more of a question.

"What nonsense? No. It's your birthday tomorrow" Sahil said taking out something from his pocket. The keys. He went towards his house and unlocked it, I entered inside after him gesturing me to close the door.

Within a swift second, I was pulled just to meet his hard and well-built chest. His one hand was on my waist, tightly securing it and the other tucked the wet strands of hair behind my ears. I threw my hands around his neck for some support. He did not speak a word but his questionable gaze scanning my face did. I raised my brows to know what going on in his mind.

"You grew your hair long?" He asked me and I nodded. An amusing look of happiness splattered all across his face. "Why?"

"You know the reason," I replied.

"I want to hear it from you" I bit the inside of my cheek trying hard not to blush for no reason.

"Because you said you wanted to see me in long hair," I answered honestly and a grin spread across his face.

"Although, I did not think you'd take that seriously but now that you did, You look very beautiful in long hair too. Short hair suited you too but long hits are different." He said and I just passed him a smile.

For some seconds we did not speak, both of us knew what was in our mind but none of us initiated it. The awkwardness in the air was increasing yet it felt so comfortable. I passed him a slight nod as a response to his unasked question and the very next moment felt his lips over mine.

His breath fanning on my nose and his lips slowly moved against mine. I felt his hand over my cheeks caressing them softly while I played with his wet hair. After a moment, we separated from the slow and sweet kiss and now his both hands moved to my waist pulling me gently. I removed my hands from his neck and placed them on his chest because honestly, it started paining. (Way to ruin a romantic moment, I know)

My phone which was in my handbag started ringing and I just knew who it was. None other than my best friend who had a habit of calling a few minutes before twelve just so that she could wish me first.

I asked Sahil to remove his grip so I could pick up the call after struggling to get out of his hold. He declined shaking his head.

"No, I want to be the first one to wish you." He mumbled cutely and I chuckled at his childish behaviour.

"Does it matter?" I asked him.

"To me, yes. It does." I shook my head at this man acting like a kid in second grade in front of me. A minute passed and we just kept looking at each other with our foreheads touching.

I just so love this proximity. It feels so good.

"Happy birthday, my love" I heard him say and planted a kiss on my cheek. I looked at his smart watch and touched it with my finger gently. It was exactly twelve.

"Same to you" I muttered and immediately shut my eyes in embarrassment.

"I meant, Thank you" I corrected myself and hugged him hiding my face in his neck. He laughed and caressed my hair laying a soft kiss on them.

I'm such a dumbfuck, I swear.

"This is your first birthday with us together and practically a new start of forever."

"Hashtag Poetic Rizz by the great poet Sahil," I replied to him and he curled his index finger and applied pressure on his thumb hitting my head.

"Ye nariyal abhi bhi kacha hi hai," He said basically referring to my brain and I rolled my eyes.

[This is still a kid]

"Hahaha. So funny" I said sarcastically and broke the hug by parting away from him. "Now let me pick up the phone. She'll get mad or else"

I went towards the sofa where my handbag was lying carelessly and took out my phone which was still ringing. Kirti. Picking up the call, I heard her shout.

"Happy birthday, Anu! You turn twenty-four. Yayyyyyy." Her voice was so loud that immediately I had to keep it a little away from my ears.

"Thank you. Thank you. " I said holding back a giggle.

"Why did you not pick up my calls? That was very mean of you." She complained.

"I did not hear it ringing. I'm sorry." I gave an excuse because I could not tell her that my boyfriend wanted to wish me first and he wouldn't let me pick it up. I'll tell her the whole scenario later.

My boyfriend.

That made me realise that, Damn I have a boyfriend now. Not a fake one, but a real one.

Yay.

"Are you with Sahil?" She asked me. Right at this moment, I felt my back touching his chest which made me realise he was right behind me. His hands slipped to my waist, hugging me from back and his chin rested on my shoulders. The right side of my face would be completely touching him if the phone wouldn't be in between.

"Yeah," I answered.

"Okay, Although, I was asked to give you both some privacy and time, I wanted to confirm it from you. Are you sure you don't want to come with us?" She asked me referring to the plans she made for my birthday.

I feel guilty now.

"I'm so sorry, Kirti. I didn't want to ditch you but I do not feel like coming and-" She cut me off probably knowing how I would give her a long paragraph telling her how I regret and feel guilty about this.

"No, it's okay. You guys are meeting after months, so I understand. But I want your whole day tomorrow. And that's not even a request."

"Done, Done, Done," I said, removing my phone from my right side moved it to my left, and glared at Sahil who was intentionally rubbing his face with mine.

"Okay then, Enjoy your night together. But please don't end up getting pregnant. India already is first in a matter of population and you are a kid in your head, we wouldn't want that, would we?" My cheeks turned crimson at her statement.

I looked at Sahil, who just bit my cheek, from the corner of my eye. What is he onto?

"Shut up, Kirti. Goodbye." I said and hung the call before turning my face sidewards to make sure he didn't hear anything. Right when I turned my head, my lips suddenly met his. I assumed that he was probably going to kiss my cheeks until I decided to turn my head sideways.

"What are you doing?" I asked him after moving my head a little away from his. He replied to my question by pecking my lips again.

"How did you become so courageous and bold? Because as far as I remember, you were shy and Softie" I raised my eyebrows at him who wouldn't bother to look at me but would trail a line of soft kisses all along my bare shoulder.

"I was in my limits back then because I didn't want to make you uncomfortable. Now I have all the rights and courage to do that because I know you are comfortable." He answered and then took some of my skin off the neck in between his teeth biting it lightly. Goosebumps ran all over my body and I hit his hand which was holding my waist. He left the skin taking the clue.

"All excuses and reasons. Accept that you were a coward." I said to the answer he gave earlier.

"No, but you tell me, would you like your fake boyfriend doing this?" His words indicated his action nuzzling his face in the crook of my neck, inhaling my smell. I moved my head away from him giving him more access.

I'm having a circus show in my stomach because of his actions now.

"Or this?" He asked and lay soft kisses all over my neck.

"Tell me, tell me. Would you not be uncomfortable? Nowadays you girls like guys who wouldn't think twice if you did not like it before doing this as just friends. And guys like me are labeled as cowards just because we are patient enough to wait and seek your permission along with a right to do that?" His voice was still calm when he explained his dislike and thoughts about this.

I love the way he makes me explain some of his thoughts, he wouldn't try to force them on me or in a voice that is full of anger but rather softly and calmly. The way he wasn't among the loud men but rather the ones who were not much spoken about.

"I did not mean to hurt you like that, Sahil. I was just kidding. I'm genuinely sorry if you felt bad." I apologized and he stopped his work for a second and looked at me.

"I know, I did not feel bad. I was just explaining it to you. You don't need to apologize." I kissed his cheek for the very first time after he completed speaking.

"You are not a coward. I take my words back. You're a gentleman."

"I'm aware." He replied.

"My gentleman," I said and kissed his cheek again.

"Only yours." He said brushing his cheeks against mine and then kissing my nose.

"And I like it when my real boyfriend does that. Not the fake one. You're correct." I answered referring to the question he asked me a few moments back.

"But, me being your boyfriend does not mean I have every right. You tell me when you don't like something or feel uncomfortable."

"You can never make me uncomfortable." He smiled at my answer and turned me so that I could face him completely. I stood there confused for a second and then a pair of hands wrapped around me.

We missed each other a little too much, I guess.

"Now, let me go back to my house," I said after a while trying to part away, but he wouldn't let me.

"No!" He exclaimed.

"What are we supposed to do here then?" I asked him and yawned. I pushed him a little and went towards the couch, sitting there comfortably. Even he came and sat beside me.

"Anything you want to." See me yawn, he did that too. I immediately tore away my gaze from him so this cycle would not continue.

"Honestly, I'm exhausted today. I need to sleep. We'll meet tomorrow na. Even you look tired." I stuck my gaze back to him to know his answer. His expression told me he was not letting me leave anytime soon.

"Sleep with me." He said and I passed him a questionable look.

"Sleep beside me, here. I don't feel like letting you go right now. So stay here." He elaborated on his three words.

"We'll meet in the more-" he cut me off mid-sentence.

"No. Please."

"What about my clothes? I feel too tired to bring them here, and I have to wash my face, and remove my makeup." I gave him an excuse. Even though I didn't want to leave him I can't handle the teasings I'll get when Kirti and Vivian get to know this.

"Wear my clothes. And we do have a facewash here, you can use that."

"I need my makeup remover to remove my makeup, dumbo. I'm too tired to bring all that here." I said, laying my head on the headrest of his couch.

"I'll bring everything. You just stay here." His pleading eyes wouldn't let me say no this time.

"How about I change my clothes, remove my makeup and all the required work, and then come back here?" I suggested.

"No, what if you don't come back? I'll bring everything here."

Wow, my strategy was revealed. I'll make a better one next time. I cannot become a good Mafia Queen if this continues.

"Okay."

After a while, he brought all my essentials along with my clothes from my house which was just adjacent to his. And right now I sat on a stool with my eyes closed, and Sahil removed all my makeup gently as I gave him the instructions to do the same.

Queen treatment already.

And I have to make sure that I give him the kind of treatment he deserves back.

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I woke up after hearing the doorbell ring numerous times. I tried to wake Sahil but he was busy snoring. He did not sleep until 2 and didn't let me sleep too. And now he won't wake up. I pushed his leg which was comfortably lying on the top of mine and sat on my place.

"Sahil, open the door. It's your house I can't do that. It'll look weird." I said and he shook his head, still in half sleep.

"Let it be. You sleep." He said and forwarded his arms towards me.

"Someone is at the door, Sahil. You should open it." I pushed his arms aside.

"It must be Vivian. You open it." He said and I just kept staring at him.

"Go, Ananya, Go" he indicated to me towards the door and smiled in his sleep.

I went towards the door after looking at the time, it was just eight-thirty. It has to be Vivian.

Half asleep, I went towards the door and unlocked it only to get to hear a familiar voice.

"Sahil, do you know where- Ananya?!" I opened my eyes at the loud voice and all my sleep vanished after I saw the person at the door.

"W-What? How? Who? Why? I mean, How are you here?" I asked and gulped in fear.

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A very long and qt chapter filled with QT moments.

Any guesses on who is this person?

Your reviews on this chapter are genuinely needed because I have some second thoughts on this and kinda find this one off. Dk why.

Only 6-7 chapters to go and we pack this up. Damn.

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