Chapter 91

Shreya refused to let go. She just shook her head and tightened her arms around his neck.

Charan saw that he was not going to be able to pull her away. So instead he kneeled on the couch and lifted her up with him by her hip. He staggered around a bit clumsily but then after several attempts he landed on the couch with Shreya on his laps.

Shreya was still holding on to him as if he would end up disappearing if she let go. Charan rubbed on her back gently soothing her. He did not understand what was happening. He always thought she would beam at him or squeal when he finally confessed. But instead, she actually seemed anxious and vulnerable somehow. She was holding on to him like a kid would hold on to his toy before going to sleep. It was bittersweet.

He was flattered but also felt helpless. If he had known him saying out loud those words are going to mean so much to her, he would have told her ages ago and he desperately wished he had.