Cute vs Wild

When the doorbell rang, Piyali knew who is it but she didn't know how to face him. They actually need a proper discussion on this. There must not exist any emotional conflict between them. She decided and opened the door.

Risabh smiled. "Am I late?" He asked while entering. His tone is gentle and his eyes are fixed on Piyali's face. An indescribable feeling surging in his heart. He wants to go forward and hold her in his arm.

"No." Piyali could not think properly what to say. His gaze is making her nervous.

"You go and freshen up first. Otherwise, food will get cold." Piyali can this much and tried to escape from this place hurriedly.

Risabh saw her blushing face and nodded. He is really in good mood.

After taking a shower, risabh headed to the dining place where Piyali is waiting for him. Now he felt like a home here, where a wife is waiting for her husband to have dinner together. Sometimes sex can improve bonding.

Risabh is in a light mood so he asked, "How was your rehearsal? You could have told me to drop you."

"It's ok," piyali replied.

"So you went to your friend's place?"

"Yeah"

"Then why don't you call me while returning? I would have received you."

"I thought you were at home. So..." piyali replied and lowered her eyes.

"Hmm..." Risabh nodded. He noticed Piyali is not looking at him for a second also. Her answers are short.

After finishing dinner, Risabh thought to spend some time with her.

"You must have classes tomorrow, right?" Risabh didn't find any topic so asked this casually.

Piyali looks stupefied with his question. The answered "Yeah. I have. Tomorrow is Monday. Why don't you have to go office?"

Risabh sensed that he must have sounded silly by asking that.

Piyali thought not to discuss her heart now so excuses herself and went to sleep.

Risabh's mood again became gloomy.

For the next few days, Piyali tried to avoid talking with him. While Risabh is getting frustrated because of this.

On a weekend, Risabh and Mann are discussing some official matter at Mann's apartment. Risabh's phone beeped.

"I am going to my friend's place. I'll come back before evening."

Risabh saw and pursed his lips. Mann could sense his frustration from the last few days. But thought to remain silent. Risabh was not able to concentrate anymore. They planned to dine out.

At that moment, The three friends are chattering. Sneha announces, " Naman is coming back in next month-end." Piyali is checking some online posts but her fingers stopped abruptly. She revived after some time and replied "It'll be a great support for our team. Under his guidance, the chances of winning will be huge."

Sneha asked, "have you thought about how to explain everything?"

"What should I explain to him? Is he my guardian or what? We never crossed our line. I only respect him as a mentor, not more than that. I think I've already made it clear. right?" After telling this Piyali got up to leave, "It's late. I need to go. Risabh must be waiting for me."

Sneha and Shreya stopped her. "Piyu darling, sorry... You know I am always biased towards him. Next time I'll not question. ok, baby?" Sneha holds her hands and said with puppy eyes. Obviously, everyone present there knew that 'him' refers only to Naman.

Piyali smiled and hugged them. "We are only worried about you. You are unusually silent for the last few days." Shreya enunciated.

"I am good. don't worry about me. Now I am leaving, bye Tc." After that Piyali left.

It's already 8 in the evening. This is the rush hour. Because its weekend streets are full of people holding shopping bags, children, couple. All are busy in their world. Piyali looked at those streets, happy couple, friends, family. She felt somehow lonely. She hugged herself. She is taking a taxi. It's already April, towards summer. But she felt like need someone's 'hug'. No, It's not from her friend but a particular someone.

'Someone'

She laughs at herself. What she is thinking. That someone is busy in his world. He doesn't love her also. That night, he was drunk and did something that never should have happened. He must be regretting. Piyali also sensed his frustration for few days might be he wants to explain. But she was not giving him any chance. She couldn't understand, Why she is fearing something may hurt her. If he'll tell that's a mistake he'd done now regretting. He is not in love with her only with the heat of the moment he did everything. How could she reply? So it's better to avoid. She doesn't love him, she is sure. But still, it hurts. Why???

Now she only wants to focus on her career and passion. No distraction. She set her mind and tried to strengthen her heart.

Piyali entered the house and found only herself. She is clearly not expecting anything from this marriage then why her heart is throwing tantrum.

She tapped on her left side chest and said "My heart, don't make a fool yourself. Rejoice and only obey me. Ok?"

She freshen up and thought to give a call to Risabh before making dinner as He usually dine out on weekends.

Risabh is in mid of the meal. It's a famous high-end restaurant in that area, all people are from higher society. The ambiance here is very good. Some acquaintances are also present with their family and friends. Risabh and Mann took their usual place that is an open space, where one can get a drink also. The family space is separated by a huge garden and tandoor space. The phone rang and the caller is 'Piyali'.

He glanced at the phone and couldn't understand why his heartbeat become faster. "Hello".

"Umm...Are you coming now?... I am preparing for dinner. So..." After asking this Piyali paused for a while, she can hear the background music, it's slow and soothing. It means he is outside. She thought something and told, " I just made a call before preparing. Have a nice time."

Risabh only 'Hmm' her.

After that, he drank two more. After taking a sip he is smiling himself. His eyes looking extremely lonely. Mann is quietly observing him. Finally, he broke the silence.

"Are you ok?"

"I am. Can't you see?" Risabh replied.

"You don't seem so." Mann looked into his eyes.

Risabh smiled widely and said, "You know, I decided not to be involved in this marriage and emotional stuff. But now I feel like she is scratching my heart with her invisible claws continuously. She is behaving like a wild cat. Whenever I am trying to catch her, either she is hiding or hurting me." After saying this he gulps down another glass.

Risabh became tipsy. So Mann thought to give him a ride. In the journey, Mann asked, "Are you in love with her?" He thought it's the perfect time to know what's going in his head.

"No... never I'll fall again. and with her is impossible. She is hurting me so much if I were in love with her then I must die as a lovelorn. Do you want this for your good friend? Hmm?"

"No, I wish you to be happy with your love in life. I don't care whether it's a wild cat or a cute cat." Mann replied in a teasing tone.

Risabh understood his meaning but didn't say anything only thought 'Ofcourse very very cute one, I really want to hold her in my lap but at the same time scared of her attacking strategy. She knew how to hit directly on the heart.'