The morning is still early. A tiny beam of sunlight made its way into their home. Ram was roused by these beams.
He slowly opened his eyes and saw Seetha in front of him. He couldn't initially comprehend what had transpired or why they were dozing out on the dinner table.
He remembered all that had transpired the previous evening. He recalled that he slept there while waiting for Seetha to join him for dinner. Then he spotted Seetha when he returned to reality.
He also noticed their pillows and blankets which she brought for both of them. He smiled at her thinking how nice of her that she gave him company instead of abandoning him.
Additionally, he saw that it was very early in the morning when he looked at the wall clock in that room. Since, she was no longer sleeping on her bed, he himself assumed that she might not have slept well and decided not to wake her up.
He left his blanket and pillow behind and got out of his chair. He shifted the chair slowly so Seetha wouldn't hear the noise. Then, while she slept, he softly pushed her back against her chair.
He carefully pushed her chair back when she leaned. She was about to tumble sideways as she was sleeping, but Ram caught her in between his arms before she could fall.
She rested her head on his hand now and went back to sleep. For a moment, Ram stood motionless since he didn't want her to get up. She was sleeping soundly again.
After being reassured, he held her between his arms. He leaned down carefully and used one hand to lift her legs while the other stroked her hips.
At last, he carried her to her bedroom while lifting her up in a bridal fashion. He took her to her bedroom and laid her down on her bed slowly.
At that moment, he became aware that he was unable to leave her because some of her hair had been caught in his chain. He proceeded to gradually free her hair from his chain.
Unknowingly, at some point, he applied force while doing that. This made her hiss in pain. He noticed this and immediately whispered sorry for few times. Then, he continued the same thing but in a gentler way.
Finally, he undid her hair strands which was tightly holding his chain. Then, he went back to the dining table to take her blanket and pillow. He came back and covered her with the blanket.
After doing all this, he caressed her hair for few seconds and went back to his room. He got ready and cooked maggie as breakfast for both of them.
He did that because the only thing he knew how to cook was that maggie. And for lunch, he ordered it in online for both of them.
Seetha awoke a few minutes later and greeted Ram good morning in the hall.
Ram: Good morning.
Seetha: Sorry, today I don't know why, I slept…
Ram interrupted her by saying "It's okay. I made breakfast. And for lunch, I ordered from online.
Seetha: Why? You should have woke me up.
Ram: I saw you were sleeping on the dining table. That's why I thought you might have felt tired and…
This time, Seetha interrupted him by folding her hands and asking "What about you? Were you sleeping comfortably on your bed last night."
Ram: Then, you should have woke me up.
Seetha: I also thought you were feeling tired and I felt it is not fair to disturb your sleep.
Ram: See…That's exactly what happened and what exactly happened is happened. Let's just focus on today now.
Seetha: Hmm. Ok, all right. In any case, you ought to have woken me up. You might have been burdened by doing everything by yourself.
Ram: Ahhh, here we go again. Just tell me, what is your age?
Seetha: Don't you know that?
Ram: I knew that you are 19 but sometimes I am doubting that.
Seetha: Why?
Ram: Because sometimes, I feel like I am talking to some grandma whose age were more than 60.
Seetha posed the same query, "Why?" but with a hint of anger brewing within her.
Ram: Because when I asked you to stop something, you are not stopping it. Instead, you are repeating the same thing again and again like an old grandma.
Seetha shouted "You…" and ran towards Ram to beat him up for teasing her.
Ram began to flee while giggling at her. She felt exhausted within few minutes. In order to catch his breath, Ram eventually ceased escaping from her as well.
Seetha took advantage of this to beat him for making fun of her. She gave him a tiny tap on the shoulder, but Ram pretended like it hurted a lot.
Seetha: Don't overreact.
Ram immediately imitated her "Don't overreact." It looked funny to watch.
Seetha: Do you want another slap?
Ram laughed and said "Okay, okay. Enough. Now, Let's start eating."
After giving him a furious look for a short while, Seetha took a seat in the chair. He laughed more as she glared at him, but he held it back to save her from getting even angrier.
Then, they had breakfast and they also teased each other in between by lying that they snored heavily last night which was completely lie.
Then, they split ways and arrived at their destination.
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After saying good morning to everyone, Ram arrived at his place and took a seat. He switched on his computer and got to work on his tasks for the day.
He finished his file over the course of several hours. After letting out a little sigh, he proceeded to Balu's cabin to obtain his signature.
He knocked on the door and after hearing "Come in" from Balu. He entered in. Ram walked towards his table and asked him to sign the file which he made today.
Balu also signed and investigated about that file. After answering all the questions, Balu allowed Ram to leave his cabin.
When Ram came out of his cabin, he realized that he should speak normally with him. If not, Balu will continue to act in a professional rather than a friendly manner.
Everyone was aware that Balu was a man who rarely received consolation but was prone to anger. In addition, he had a very obstinate ego.
Ram made the decision to comfort him over lunch and talk to him about the situation from yesterday.
After a while, lunchtime arrived. As anticipated, Balu did not call to join him for lunch today because he was still upset with him. Ram himself then entered Balu's cabin after eating his meal.
Despite knowing that Ram had come for lunch, Balu stayed away from him while working on his computer.
Ram cleared his throat in order to grab his attention.
Balu still avoided him.
Ram: Okay, I am sorry for yesterday. I should have accepted your offer but…
Balu interrupted him as he angrily said "You don't have to if you really don't want to."
Ram: Okay. Okay. Now, shall we eat lunch?
Balu: Not with you.
Ram remained silent until Balu's face turned towards him which was now away from his computer.
Balu cleared his throat and turned off his computer.
Ram folded his hands crossed and waited for him to speak.
Balu noticed this and finally started by apologizing. As he said, "I am…Sorry too."
Ram: Then?
Balu: Hey, It was all because of you.
Ram: Okay. I agree that. I can understand that whatever you said was out of anger but not from your heart.
Balu: That's good.
Ram: Mmm.
Balu: When will you find another girlfriend?
Ram: Why so sudden?
Balu: So, I won't chastise you for using that cheater's name in a fit of rage. Rather, I would scold you that how your new girlfriend is handling you?
Ram: It will take some time, right?
At that point, Seetha called to let him know she would be staying at her friend's place tonight because she had some project work to finish.
She also expressed regret for not being able to prepare his meal this evening. He assured her that he would manage and that everything would be alright.
In order to make up for that, he also cautioned her to prepare his favorite meal for supper tomorrow. He said that in a lighthearted manner, as if to tease her, something he was doing a lot to her these days.
For Balu, however, this does not appear to be causal. He's not sure why, but he thought they were conversing like a pair.
Thus, he expressed his inquiry by asking"Why don't you think Seetha?"
Ram was confused and asked "For what?"
Balu : That she will be a perfect girlfriend of yours.