Chapter 20: HE CARES ABOUT ME

The bike stopped near Akansha's house.

She got off from the bike. Thank God, the rain stopped. Said Akansha and was about to leave. But, Abhijeet grabbed her hands, and she turned back.

Are you okay? Akku. Don't forget to dry your hair with hair dryer and change your dress. Otherwise, you will catch cold. Said Abhijeet keeping a worried face.

I am fine. Abhi. Okay I will do it, whatever you said now. When you are there with me, there is nothing to fear. I hope we remain like this forever. Abhi.

Of course, we will. Said Abhijeet and kissed her on her forehead. Then she said bye and went inside the house. Abhijeet rode his bike to his house.

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AT ABHIJEET'S HOUSE

Abhijeet entered the house and hanged his bike key on the violin shaped wooden key holder.

Raj came from the kitchen.

Hey buddy, I saw you with a girl today. I guess it's your girlfriend. Said Raj and winked.

Is it? Yes. She is my girlfriend. Why didn't you come and talk? I would have introduced you to her. Asked Abhijeet.

I was actually, but you rode fast. That's why, I couldn't. It's okay. No issues. I'll meet some other day. Answered Raj.

By the way, what were you doing outside in this cold weather? Asked Abhijeet.

I went to buy a charger for my phone. Replied Raj.

Ok fine. I can smell something good from the kitchen. Did you cook? Asked Abhijeet.

Yes. I made white sauce pasta. Come. Let's eat. Responded Raj.

Both sat and were eating.

Were you on a date with your girlfriend at the bus stand. Asked Raj in a funny way.

No. I was passing through and saw that two guys were troubling my Akku. So, I hit them hard and they ran away. Narrated Abhijeet.

Now, my friend has become hero in his girlfriend's eyes. Said Raj and poked him in a funny way.

What?.... Akku.. What is her full name? Asked Raj.

Her name is Akansha. I call her Akku. Replied Abhijeet.

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Akansha, I told you to take umbrella and go. You didn't listen and got drenched now. Scolded her mother and gave her a towel.

Sorry mom. Next time, I will definitely listen to you. Said Akansha and ran inside her room.

She changed her wet clothes into a new one. She sat in front of the vanity table and was drying her hair using hair dryer.

Akansha was now thinking about Abhijeet. His words about her concern made her happy. She smiled saying ,the way he cares about me is making me to love him more.

Later, her mother called her for dinner. She went and sat on the dining table chair.

Mom, where is dad?

He went to sleep early. Akansha, from past few days, he is acting weird. I think he is hiding something from us. I want you to find out. Replied her mom.

He usually sleeps late at night. Suddenly what happen? Okay mom, don't worry. I will ask him. Said Akansha and had her dinner.