Ava's pov:I crouched down picking up the same card as every day waiting for me on the terrace. I laughed out loud reading the cringe-worthy quote, 'Have enough courage to trust love one more time'.I took that down with me and put it in the pile of cards I have received for years. I took out my phone and dialled the ingenious person. "You are getting sappier each day", I said giggling as he lifted the call. "Well, I don't have to if you have given me chance. It's been years and I am running out of quotes", Said Abhi making me roll my eyes. I paused biting my nail as I didn't know what to say. I don't know if I am ever ready to give a second chance. "Stop worrying much and get down to the lawn. I took Rocher here for a walk", he said. I looked at her bed and realized she was not there. "Ok, on my way", I said and went down to the lawn and saw Rocher bouncing happily with her tongue out around Abhi."It's beyond me how she likes you so much. She just ignores everyone as bugs looking
Ava's pov:"Come on girls! It's just once a week. The least you could do is, ten laps a week", shouted our drill 'instructor'. "Exactly my point sir! We'll be useless not even moving little finger for the other six days and one day is not going to pay! Let us gossip for once", Said Sharon mumbling the last part. Yeah, I agree, we just completed another exam for God sake!"If you seven don't join the others in the next 30 seconds you will be picking wrappers around the college for a month", Came his threat which made the other six of us betray Sharon who was lounging around on the steps. "Argh! Bitches! So much for chatter", she mumbled as she joined us on the sweat bath. "So, what's going on these days. Why is it that Pea brained Ashu is on your back?", Sharon asked panting, it's just been 5 seconds on track.Sharon is the only person other than Siddi and Arun, whom I consider close to a friend in this college. "See! She noticed too! You said I was being paranoid", Said Siddi givin
Ava's pov:"Ma! We still have time, let me just wear a churidar. God will not hate me if I don't go in a saree", I requested as she tried to rearrange it for the millionth time! "God will not but Meera Aunty will flip out. She requested to see you in saree for once", she said adamantly flattening the slight wrinkle. I am not sure if it's just Abhi's mom who is most willing to see me in the saree Because my mom behaved like it's my first day of school all over again while putting on the saree. "Okay, Ava I know you are not a fan of traditional pujas but please don't sleep. If you feel sleepy go somewhere else, like they have 15 rooms in that house! Don't snore in the middle of it like last time", she reprimanded me like I was a kid as she drove us to Abhi's home.I just sat quietly because she will continue for hours. "Say namaste to everyone", she mumbled one last time when we entered their home before she left with a huge smile greeting someone.I searched for Abhi in the big hall
Ava's pov:"I can drink bitter gourd juice for a whole week than running this stupid track", groaned Sharon as we moved to the ground. "Where do you think you seven are going", stood our coach arms akimbo. "Umm, to the tracks?", I said as he fake smiled before saying, "No, I am relieving you guys from running for a month", he said as we looked confused at each other. Really?"I knew it! If it's too good to believe, then it is too good to believe!", stomped Siddi as we picked up wrappers around the college. "Don't groan girls it is better than running around", Said Sharon who is resting on the bench as her other four friends were doing the job for her."Isn't she the main culprit here?", said Siddi rolling her eyes. "I can still hear you", hummed Sharon in a sing-song voice. This girl is a drama queen I say, I thought internally, laughing out."Seriously! you are still laughing? I'm surprised those cheeks haven't fallen off after the whole day of smiling like an idiot", noted Siddi, be
Ava's pov:"There was no one except for the broken lock. We will check the details of students with the names you have given us. It might not help much but, we will try our best and punish them accordingly", Said the Professor who was still in the college at the time. I was clutching Abhi from the side this whole time feeling a little over the edge. •______•Abhi was driving me home gripping the steering wheel with a clenched jaw until his knuckles turned white. "Your jaw and knuckles will explode any second now", I pointed out talking with a blocked nose, he looked at me seriously as if telling me this is not the time.Wow, usually he should be the one to console me with humour and here he didn't even appreciate my efforts "relax a little I am okay now", I mumbled, he caught my knee which made me move away slightly, I am still a little uncomfortable with touch after what happened an hour ago."Why are you shivering if you are okay? Denying it as nothing wil
Ava's pov:"I already called Abhi's mom. I know Meera aunty will look after you well. But, call me every day. Don't skip any meals and go home before midnight", my mom gave her list while we waited for her cab."Ma, I am 20, not 2", I pointed out making her give me a look. "Yeah? Then show that by actually listening", She folded her arms. I don't even know why I try."Okay, the cab is here", thank god Just in time. "I can see that, don't divert. Lock the house properly before you go. Drive safe it's already dark", She started all over again as we loaded the cab with her luggage. "Abhi is coming to pick me up ma, don't worry. Bye, enjoy your time with your sister", I said hugging her and she got into the cab still hesitant to leave me. "Be safe honey, Eat properly!", I waved at the shouting woman. Gosh, She would have gone on a rampage and killed those guys, if I came home in that state yesterday. •______•Third person's pov:"Got them?", he asked into the p
Ava's pov: I pressed a fist on my lips to suppress the choke that left my throat, "Abhi, I-I don't know what to s-say", I let out between the tears staring at the fantasy I've always desired for but never got. "If this is how you'll react I will create a hundred more for you", he mumbled into my neck hugging me from behind. "And you haven't seen the interior yet"I ran to the steps of the Treehouse he built for me. It was covered with fairy lights and had steps going up to the wooden house, it looked more like a cottage than a tree house but who is complaining? When I went in I squealed like a little girl as I saw this cute white couch with pillows and closed dishes in front of it on a decorated table. "I take that you like it?", he asked hesitating a little. "Are you kidding? I love this! This whole thing feels like straight out of my dream", I said with excitement dripping out of my voice. "Can I check what's in these dishes? I am kind of hungry from all, getting ready for the
Ava's pov:I didn't know that waking up to someone's arms wrapped around me protectively, even though he is still sleeping would make me feel this loved. Looking at his flawless face peacefully sleeping made me feel something I haven't felt in a long time. Gosh, see he is even making me all corny.I heard his heartbeat snuggling more into him tracing his brow and lashes feeling his face on my hand. "Thank you for being there, for making me feel so special all the time", I mumbled as I knew he was up now when I felt him squeeze me close to him."Mmhmm, This would be the cue for a passionate kiss", he whispered finally opening his eyes hovering over me. Yeah? Not gonna complain, I smiled wrapping my arms around his neck as he came close. "She is not in here Meera, maybe she went out for a run with her dog", came Nadiya's voice from the hallway, jolting me out of my trance and I turned to look at the door as his lips landed on my cheek. Oh no! She came to take the laundry as every morni