chapter 6

Author's POV

The river was swelling rapidly with constant bucketing down. Some People were getting themselves prepared to face the cyclone, like buying extra food if it's needed and cutting down a few branches of trees which can fall due to the cyclone. Government was helping the roofless poor peoples by providing them shelter. Few people were looking after their vehicles' parking slots too. while some were just calmly enjoying the musky weather. 

Rishi was gazing at the water bubbles which were falling from the relay of the balcony. Time has already passed seven in the evening, time passes like a blink of an eye when you're with the right person. Just a few minutes ago his parents called him and asked him to stay inside the apartment and take care of himself. Rishi too spoke to them for a few minutes and ended the call. He was seated on the couch of the balcony with both hands on either side of the couch in a Comfortable and relaxed position yet Something was disturbing him, and he was continuously avoiding that. So he stopped talking and looked for Anbu. The whole house was looking dim as the electricity problem occurred earlier. So they have used some candles and battery lights for brightness. 

Diverting his mind from there Rishi, looked at the scenario of Anbu convincing her friend swati.

Yes, now the poor child doesn't have an option, other than calling her friend Swati and convincing her to continue the drama which she began unknowingly. 

On a serious note, lying to parents can cause a lot of mental pressure. 

Somehow these all looked funny to Rishi, he was totally entertained by Anbu. 

Her adorable baby face which appears whenever she sees her father's name on the phone screen. The way she twists her stands of hairs while explaining everything to her friend. And the most cruel stunt of hers was biting her rossy plump lips out of nervousness. 

It was strange that he was trying to control himself around her, it's not him. Not the usual Rishi. Infact after his break up he almost lost interest in women. He never admired any woman till now, checking out girls was not even in the list until he met Anbu. Anbu is something different from the other women. The strong feeling of attraction and wanting her was inside him the moment his eyes fell on her. Absolutely it's not about beauty. Beauty never attracted a real man, Soul does. 

Something is special about her, and he's finding what it must be. 

His lips curved into a smile when he recalled their moments from the morning, her giving a surprise visit. The coffee time, and sudden rain, her staying here, and the cyclone news, her dad's order over her spending the night safely at her friends house AkkA his itself.

A mere day has done a lot to him, and a little more to her too. He knows she is hesitating to spend the night here, but he is helpless in this. Because the weather is poor and he can't take risks with her. She is more important now, more than their prestige in front of their parents.

He also knows, if their parents found out about this, then surely both of them are gonna face a lot of questions. An orthodox family won't allow them to spend the night with eachother even if they are happily engaged and soon gonna get married to each other. This isn't any movie where families take everything lightly, maybe some real life parents understand their child's and might take things lightly, nevertheless here both sides of the parents are strict and narrow minded, generation gaps play a big role here. They might be questioned by their parents But he's ready to face all those questions if she is with him. Now she has become his power booster.

" Rishi, don't sit there ideally come here and help me out idiot " Anbu yelled at him and again continued to talk to her friend like nothing happened.

Rishi winded his mouth, when she addressed him as 'idiot' it was so random of her. No doubt she is really horrified by her parents and the frustration overtook her.

Getting up from his place, he walked near Anbu as he didn't want her to curse him more. 

" Please please please Swati, can't you do this for me please...... please " Anbu was literally bagging her friend making a puppy face.

" See, all you have to do is just a phone call to my dad, saying that I'm with you only. And if he asks for your parents then tell him that they're busy or eating or just any excuses till tomorrow morning. After that I'll manage '' Anbu explained everything to her friend and waited for the reply.

Rishi stood beside her and raised his eyebrows at her, questioning her what happened.

Concentrating on the call, Anbu showed him her palm indicating to wait.

After a few seconds, her face lit up and she smiled showing her all teeths. By seeing her bright face Rishi understood what must have happened. Of course Swati must have said yes to Anbu. 

" Ummah thank you soo soo sooo much swati... you're the best friend, love you so much" Anbu was relieved when swati agreed to her, she was expressing her real emotions by that time. But hearing her saying love you, Rishi felt something inside him. Those words were different to hear from her mouth. He felt like listening to her all day. 

Pushing his confusing thoughts away Rishi looked at Anbu who was already looking at him with her wide open eyes and a toothy smile.

Ending the call she threw her phone on the couch nearby her, and said " problem solved, Swati agreed and she has promised me that she will handle my dad" anbu beamed with joy. 

Rishi smiled and nodded at her, she was happy to solve this problem, and he was occupied with thoughts of how to spend a night under the same roof with her. 

Rishi sighed and looked at her " so, you think the problem is solved" he said in a sarcastic way.

Anbu rolled her big doings up and down then she replied " umm....i think so. Why are you sounding so different " she asked him back.

" Nothing " saying this he faked a smile and continued " I'm going to cook " 

" Let me help you " anbu offered her help.

" No, it's ok. You should relax as you were really pressured by your dad's phone call" Rishi said and started to walk towards the kitchen without waiting for her reply.

He was pissed up. This cold weather, rainy atmosphere and their closeness. These all were taking a troll on him. 

He was trying his best to not grab her by the waist and kiss her till she fought for breath.

It's not about just sexual tension, it is more then that. Knowing that she likes him, she is going to be his wife in a few days and the crazy feelings inside his stomach. All these were wrapped up in desires. He wants to remain as a gentleman, at least till their marriage.

But God has some other plans. Cursing his fate he went to the kitchen and began to prepare dinner. While Anbu stood there dumbfounded, he understood what he meant. 

However she doesn't have any problem now, even if it's staying with him. She trusts him with her life. She knew he wouldn't do something in which she is uncomfortable. 

Suddenly something striked inside her mind, she didn't have any spare clothes with her. And sleeping in the gown will be uncomfortable for her. 

Worrying for her PJs, Anbu sat on the couch, and scrolled her phone.

Rishi was done with cooking. Due to the low level of brightness Rishi decided to cook something quick and easy. 

So he made fried rice out of rice which was left over from afternoon's lunch.

Serving both plates he walked out carrying the plates in his hands. " Dinner is ready, " Rishi jeered while keeping the plates on the dining table, and he too took a seat. Anbu put her phone aside and went to wash her hands. 

" I just made fried rice, sorry if " before he could complete Anbu spoke.

" I love fried rice. '' Her face was glowing in the dim light too.

Rishi smiled and started to have his food, while Anbu sat beside him and she too began to eat, not before complimenting him about the food.

Both had their food while talking about random stuff. Now Rishi was a little better in his mood. 

Wrapping up the vessels Rishi went to check on the main door and other windows meanwhile Anbu got freshen up and waited for him.

" Here, hold it " saying this Rishi handed a pair of night PJs. 

He understood her deliman of sleeping in that tight gown. 

Anbu looked at him as if she saw something weird in him.

" Who's dress is this ? For whom did you buy this ? And who is she ? " she asked him a number of questions out of Sudden possessiveness .

" I bought this for Kavya, now happy ? " Rishi's answer got her off-guard. Kavya is Rishi's sister for whom he bought those PJ's because they had teddy bear prints which were so cute, Rishi couldn't resist himself from buying this for his adorable sister. 

He had planned to give her whenever she visits him, but now it seems like he has to buy a new pair of PJ's for his sister. 

Anbu bit her lips in embarrassment along with mouthing a sorry and she left to change.

Rishi smiled and smacked his own head for some unknown reason. He felt good when she suddenly got possessive of him. He hardly controlled himself when she bited her lips out of embarrassment. It's the gentleman inside him who was controlling everything.

After a few minutes Anbu came back after changing into PJ's. She really looked adorable with those bear prints. The only fault of PJ's was being short till her knees. He can see her smooth slender legs. 

" You can take the other room, it's Kavya's . Feel free to ask me if anything needed " Rishi made sure about her comfort. Anbu nodded at him and smiled smugly. 

" So.....good night " Rishi greeted her and walked inside his room as He didn't want to embarrass himself in front of her. She was looking for a tasty meal, he's craving a lion. Both at the same place can get them in unplanned action. 

The night is still young though. 

It was a few minutes since Rishi came to his room, and got himself settled on his bed for the sleepless night. It's not easy to forget that they started earlier in the morning, he was just about to kiss her. Their closeness and the intense feeling wasn't leaving his mind. Thank god they're sleeping in separate rooms otherwise god knows what he must have done to her. 

Anbu was not ready to leave his mind, she was constantly running in his mind. 

Just then he heard her screaming, "what the .... " Getting up from bed Rishi didn't waste time to reach her. 

He ran towards her room with amusement at what must have happened that made her scream like someone is after her life.

On the half way he abruptly coiled with Anbu, who was running to him.

" Ouch " both yelped at the same time.

" What happened ? " Rishi ignored everything around him and asked her with a worried covered face.

Anbu was sweating profusely, pointing towards Kavya's room she said " the.... there are so many cockroaches " she said horrified by those cockroaches.

Rishi breathed in relief, he thought it was something serious. 

" Ohhh..... That room isn't in use as Kavya is with mom and dad. Do one thing: go and sleep in my room. I'll take that room " he suggested an easy and straight idea which is possible. 

But no, Anbu shook her head and said " no, i won't sleep alone. Do one thing: arrange the bed in the hall. We both can sleep here " she sounded like it's a simple thing, of course she never has any issues with being close to him. She has strong trust in him. And somehow he is her comfort zone. 

Rishi shrugged and said " umm....i don't think it's a good idea Anbu, sharing a bed is..... You won't be comfortable " he tried to make her understand.

" No, I'm ok with it. Please do as I say " Anbu pleaded with her eyes. She was genuinely looking terrified by cockroaches.

" Umm ok then " saying this Rishi went to his room, took the metres and walked out. He didn't want to force her, nor can he ignore the fact that she is scared. 

Placing the metres on the floor, he again went to his room and took a few pillows and bedsheets. 

Anbu was watching all that, standing there like a statue. 

Rishi arranged the bed on the floor, with a few pillows between them. And gestured to her to take her side of the bed.

Anbu silently took her side of the bed and layed down.

Rishi was feeling really weird, he never shared a bed with anyone till now. And for the first time with a girl, he was being conscious about his every move.

Both layed down looking at the sealing. 

After a few minutes she spoke, " I have nyctophobia. " 

Rishi looked at her " why didn't you tell me earlier ? I would have been more careful " Rishi whispered.

" I thought I could manage for a night, but I guess I just can't. Sorry I'm troubling you right " she sniffed. This was the reason that she wanted to go home as soon as possible, but god has some other plans. 

She managed till now, without showing her fear to him. Thanks to battery lights lamps, it was at least helpful for her to be conscious. But the moment she saw cockroaches inside Kavya's room, fear took over her. She had all the negative thoughts which were enough to scare the hell out of her. 

Rishi smiled and took the pillows which were placed between them, he went closer to her. Grabbing her from the waist he hugged her. 

Anbu was tongue tied by his act, she didn't expect this. Yet her arms automatically wrapped around him. 

" You're not troubling me, relex ok " he assured her while cherishing her hair. Her natural body scent was so addictive. He inhaled her scent and mumbled " you smell like heaven " 

Anbu chuckled and looked at him, his brown orbs were already looking at her. 

His manly scent was mesmerising her, her intense gaze on him was encouraging him to do something. The cold atmosphere and the sound of Rain pouring outside. This all was the perfect mood for a kiss.

Unknowingly both come forward and move close to each other's face, they can literally feel the hot breaths of each other. Anbu understood what was going to happen, she closed her eyes and took the initiative. 

Rishi forwarded his face more and captured her lips into his anbu, opened her lips and accepted his kiss whole heartedly. A wave of electricity passed through their body. It's their First Kiss. Anbu's cheeks turned red out of blushing.

Rishi had no choice but to close his eyes, it took him a few seconds to realise what he had done, and now he can't back off either. His mind was playing with him, he hated how his mind kept reminding him about her while he was just kidding Anbu now. Shutting his eyes tightly he focused on the current ignoring his thoughts about his lips felt against her in the end. It was like he was proving himself that he can kiss someone who isn't his ex. 

Anbu was trying to match with his fast phase, but he was dominating her in the kiss. her plumpy lips were feeling so good against his lips. Anbu held his shirt colour and tilted her head for a comfortable position. Rishi's one hand was on her waist and another was on her neck. Anbu's stomach was filled with butterflies when he showed his tongue inside her mouth. 

Anbu mounted the kiss, while Rishi sucked her lower lips. He was totally enjoying the kiss. The closeness with her was living heaven. His mouth tasted like it meant, she liked it tho.

After a few seconds of breathless kiss both parted away from each other due to lack of oxygen.

Anbu looked away as she couldn't face him after their first kiss.

Rishi's intense gaze was still on her while taking long breaths. Grabbing her closer to him he said " never ever leave me. You have become a part of me now. '' saying this he kissed her forehead and wrapped his arms around her before closing his eyes for a deep slumber. After his break up he rarely had attachment with people around him, because he had that feeling that people will always leave no matter what they meant to you. And now after a long time he felt the attachment with Anbu. He tried to take things slow as he didn't want to rush towards his feelings. But now he has lost control over his feelings. She is his everything and he can't lose her. 

Anbu didn't understand why he said that, she wasn't going to leave him anymore, or for any reason. But the last part when he said, she is now a part of him. It made her forget all the other things and smile like a teenager.

Now, the fear of being close to each other was banished in air when they have unbreakable trust in each other.

They felt comfort more than intimacy. Seems like they have already become husband and wife. 

Anbu closed her eyes with a smile and the contact feeling of her man beside him, she slept without knowing the forming storms in her life.