I Love You

Author's Pov

Varsha and Kamiya are aghast at that picture only because that is Ishu's Picture.

"What happened Akhil?" Swetha asked with a muddled expression.

"That..... That... I.... Nothing," At the same time, he noticed his wallet and also Ishu's picture. He frantically looked up with a scared expression fearing did anybody noticed the picture.

Varsha and Kamiya immediately looked away and kept a confused expression like Swetha. Ishu too turned away as she too can't able to understand his behavior.

Akhil immediately took the picture and wallet, "Yes, Wallet slipped. That's why.... You know right,"

" Ok, then. Shall we leave Kamiya?" Varsha stood up as she signaled Kamiya with her eyes.

Kamiya and Ishu stood up at the same time, " Ok, Anna. Ok, Swetha. Bye, Will see you guys later," Kamiya told.

They left the hotel and went back to the apartment.

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IN THE APARTMENT

Kamiya's Pov

After we came back, we started to arrange the things while speaking about some random things as nobody is in the mood to speak about what happened in the hotel. Ishu is already upset with all these things. So, we don't want to make her more upset.

This apartment is having 1 Living room, I kitchen, I balcony, and 2 bedrooms with an attached bathroom.

At 2:00 pm, We had the pizza which we ordered for the lunch. Then, we completed our work at 3:15 pm.

Ishu went to take a nap in her room while Varsha and I started to watch TV.

"Varsha, now I am scared. Did I make a mistake by bringing our Ishu here?" I asked.

"I too saw the picture which slipped out of his wallet. I am also very confused about his behavior. I can't judge him, Kamiya," Varsha told her thoughts.

"It's good that she sat opposite to us or else she too would have noticed that. She is already disturbed, I can't imagine her state If she noticed that," I uttered.

"Kamiya, I think. Before we start to make any plans. We need to know why Akhil wants revenge from Arjun? That will clear all our confusion," Varsha stated.

"Yes, you are right. But, I don't want our Ishu to be like this," I asked.

"For that only, I am asking. I need to know about him, then only I can decide what we can do with our Ishu?" Varsha explained.

"Are you thinking that Akhil will be having a valid reason to take revenge against Arjun?" I asked her with a hurt feeling.

" No, I think that there may be a misunderstanding that leads him to take revenge," Varsha stated.

I nodded after understanding her thoughts.

"But, how can we know about that?" I asked her.

"Maybe, Ishu can make him spill out all the things," Varsha told.

" No, I don't want to play with her feelings, Varsha," I refused.

"I too know that Idiot. I thought that why can't we speak with him as Ishu to make him reveal all the things," Varsha explained.

" But, he knew the voice of her right," I stated.

" Yes, for that we need to think about some other idea," Varsha told and we started to think.

"Maybe, I can help you guys,"

I and Varsha immediately turned to the place where the voice is coming from. There Ishu is standing with the tears stung her eyes as she is glaring at us.

We are looking at her like we have seen the ghost. She came and sat in front of us.

" I know. I know that you guys are hiding something from me. I also know that you guys won't speak about that in front of me. That's why I lied to you that I am going to take a nap," Ishu spoke and we look dumbstruck at her as we don't know what to do now?

" Ishu, Actually," I tried to console her.

She cuts me off, "My head is paining like anything. Everything is depressing me so much. I want to correct all this puzzle. I want to know why he is doing all this? I can see his love through his eyes. But I don't know why he is doing all this. I want to know... I want to know.." She cried while saying this.

And we hugged her and let her cry as we know what she is going through. We want her to let it out.

After some time, she broke the hug and asked, "What I need to do now?"

"Now, you need to relax, Ishu. We will speak with him tomorrow. Ok. We will find all the answers. That's for sure," Varsha said.

"Now, I want to see my Ishu cute smile. Can I?" I asked her and she smiled at me lightly.

I know she is smiling for us only. She is facing an internal war now. But I am sure, We will make everything right.

"Come, I need to introduce you guys to my in-laws," I called them to change the topic.

Then, we all got ready and went to my house. I introduced them to my in-laws. Elders blessed them and Dharani got mingled with them.

We four talked about random things. Then, mom convinced them to have dinner here and they can't reject her. So, they had their dinner and went back to their apartment at 8:30 pm.

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Arjun's Pov

Now the time is 8:30 pm. I need to go home, but I am scared to face her. I want to ask sorry, but I don't know how?

When I am thinking about all this, I got a call from Karthick. I attended and said, "Hi da,"

" Hello, sir. What are you doing?" He asked.

" In the office," I replied.

"Oh, Ok da," He said.

"So, why did you call me?" I asked.

"Can't I call my friend?" He said like he got hurt by my words.

"Don't act too much, you bloody idiot. Spill it out already," I asked.

" Ok. I just called you to ask that when are you going to reveal your plan to everybody?" He asked.

"It's going to be a surprise for all except you. I will reveal once I completed everything," I told him.

"Super. That's what I thought too. It will be best for all," He yelled.

" Ok. Why are you shouting for that idiot? Oh, my poor ears," I uttered.

"Ok. Ok. It's already 8:30 pm. When are you going to start from the office?" He asked.

"I have to........... Actually, I need one help da," I muttered.

" What help?" He asked.

" How.......... No, I want to ask sorry to someone. But, I don't know how to ask?" I stuttered.

"What did you do now?" He asked as he knew me completely.

I explained everything to him.

"Seriously, how can you doubt that gem? You are such an idiot. If I am in front of you, then I would have punched you," He scowled.

"I know that I am wrong. You don't need to rub it on my face. Please, help me da," I requested.

"Ok, wait. Let me think," He told.

After a few minutes, He said, "Go out with her somewhere alone and say a sincere sorry and whatever the things you want to tell her,"

"Superb, Suggest me some place," I asked.

" That you need to think, idiot. Now bye," He said and disconnected the call.

I thought for some time, then I got an idea. Immediately, I left the office and reached home.

When I reached home, Dharani watching TV in the hall. I greeted her and went to my room.

There she is, My angel is enjoying music with the hear phones. When she noticed me in the room, she ignored me.

"Kamiya," I called her.

I think she didn't hear it, So I stand in front of her and called her by waving my hand. She removed the headphone.

"Hi," I greeted and she looked at me, but didn't reply anything.

" Actually...... Can we go out now?" I asked.

She looked at me then at the time. I also checked the time and it shows 9: 20 pm.

" How do you think that I will come with you? I am not going out with the stranger that too at this time," She smirked.

" I am not a stranger to you," I said.

" That is what you told me. We are living under the same roof like a stranger," She mocked me.

" Please, I need to speak with you," I requested.

" Regarding?" She asked.

" I will tell you when we reach there," I said.

" Where?" She asked.

" Don't ask me any question. You will know when we reach the place. Please... Please come," I whined.

She smiled, but immediately kept the blank expression when she saw me noticing her.

" But, we need to inform our parents right," She said.

"We don't have that much time. It's already 9:20 pm. Don't worry, I will ask Dharani to manage them," I replied.

She thought for some time and nodded " Ok, then I will get ready. You go and have your dinner,"

" Ok," I said and left our room. I did a little dance outside the room.

" Why are you dancing here, Anna?" Dharani asked.

"That... I.. I.. Nothing, just an exercise," I stammered.

"Ohh..............." She teased me.

" Dharu, I need help from you," I asked while scratching my neck.

She signaled me to continue with her eyes.

"Actually..... Actually, I am going out with Kamiya now. We will return before 12:00 pm. You know what you have to do now," I said.

"I need to manage our parents right," she asked.

"Yes, baby," I smiled while lightly pinched her cheeks.

"That's not a problem, I can manage. Everybody already went to sleep after dinner. Amma and Aththai asked me about you when you were in the room and asked me to serve you dinner. Then, they also left to their room. So, there won't be any problem. By the way, where are you going?" She asked.

" Will tell you later. You go and watch TV. I will serve myself," I told.

"I want to know now itself or else I won't help you," she threatened.

Then I told the place and she replied, "Super Anna. Enjoy,"

I had my dinner very fast as I don't have any appetite and went back to our room. She is looking very beautiful in the simple pink top and leggings. Her face is glowing without any makeup. I too got fresh up and left the house at 9:40 pm.

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Author's Pov

Arjun is driving the car and Kamiya is looking outside the window. Kamiya is very happy internally, but she is not showing it to Arjun.

Arjun is preparing himself for asking sorry to her. There is comfortable silence between them.

In 40 minutes, they reached the place and Arjun asked her to get down.

After he got down and asked her to follow him. It is looking like a forest. But Kamiya is not scared as she knows that her Arjun is with her.

After 10 minutes, they reached the place. Kamiya looks at the place with an awe look.

"Wow," She exclaimed as she looked at the beautiful lake which is in front of her.

" Do you like it?" He asked.

" No..." She said and Arjun turned dull hearing this.

" Yes, I don't like it. Because I love it," She exclaimed and he smiled at her cuteness.

She started enjoying by stepping her legs in and out of the water.

"This is the lake where my friends and I always celebrate our good times like birthday, achievements, etc..,. I love this place. So, whenever I feel upset and lonely, I will come here alone. This nature will make me relax," Arjun said and Kamiya listening all this silently.

" I brought you here because I want to show this place to my better half. I know you will be shocked to hear this. But, this is the truth.

I want to give this relationship a chance. I know that I have been a complete jerk to you far now. I want to correct it. I am really sorry for all the things.

Yesterday, I have understood one thing that I can't able to digest when you those words to someone. I am not sure about the feelings which are making me restless.

I am really sorry. Can you forgive me?" Arjun said while facing her fully.

Kamiya's eyes stung with tears hearing all his words. She is overwhelmed with all this. She is standing like a statue.

Both eyes are speaking with each other. When he saw the tears in her eyes, he immediately said, "Hey, don't cry. If you don't want to forgive me, then that's ok. You don't have to. I will earn my forgiveness.

Please cool down. Come, we will sit on the stone,"

Arjun makes her sit on the nearby stone and he too sat on it.

When Kamiya realized what is happening is not a dream, but real. She controlled her emotions as she wants to hug him now. She cleared her tears and looked at him.

"Are you guilty now?" Kamiya asked.

" Yes," He replied.

" If you have realized your mistake already, then you are already forgiven. And I am not mad at you. So, you don't have to earn your forgiveness. Because I can understand you.

If I am in your place, then I may be reacted more than you," Kamiya explained.

"Thank you. Can I take it as you are also possessive about me? " He smirked at her.

"So, you agree that you are possessive," Kamiya smirked.

"Maybe or May be not," Arjun replied.

"Do you really want to give this relationship a chance?" Kamiya asked hopefully.

" Yes, I want to. Can I ask you one thing?" He said and Kamiya nodded.

" I feel like there is something which I need to know behind this challenge thing. I feel like you also don't want to break this relationship," He asked.

"Maybe, but I won't tell you now. Yes, I also want to give this relationship a chance. For that, I won't trust you that easily and you also don't have to trust me.

We will try to know each other first, then we have to understand each other. Then we need to earn trust, love, etc. Then only we will be in a complete relationship," Kamiya explained her feelings.

"True," Arjun replied understanding everything.

"And also I don't want anybody to know that we are trying to mend all the things. It needs to be between us. Don't ask me Why?

I have my own reasons. If you want to know, then you need to earn my trust," Kamiya said and Arjun nodded with the muddled thoughts.

" Promise me," Kamiya asked.

"I don't know, but I feel like you are scared of something. That's why you are saying this? I will know it soon and remove your fear. Till then I won't reveal this to anyone. I promise," Arjun said sincerely and Kamiya smiled happily at him.

" And the challenge is still on. So, you need to work on it more and All the best," Kamiya said smiling and he nodded.

"You are not in trouble right. I am scared as you are hiding something from me," Arjun asked.

" No, Don't worry. I will tell you when the right time comes," She replied.

" You want to give this a chance because of your parents or me?" Arjun asked.

" For us," Kamiya replied as she looks at the lake and Arjun is admiring his angel.

There is complete comfortable silence for a few minutes.

Suddenly, Arjun said, "I love you,"

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