Just when I was getting into action, it ended. I wish he could stay more.

I sighed while collecting my belongings as he came outside.

"I'll be back in 2 mins."

I nodded without noticing much, except the fact that he took something before going back in the washroom. I wore my shirt and followed him inside as the door was unlocked.

'Wow here's a bathtub too? I didn't notice before.'

"Are you okay?" His words brought me back to the world as he washed the towel in the sink.

"Yeah I'm fine."

"Then? What's on your mind?"

"I'm just thinking..... nothing exciting really happened......" I sighed and walked outside.

These novels are so exaggerated.
Full of hyperboles.

I didn't feel any knot in my stomach nor anything fuzzy. Neither any stars appeared in daylight nor I'm teleported to the 7th cloud. Heck I'm not even feeling anything.
Where is that fire which ignites as the lips meet?
Yeah my body feels warmer and his kisses did make my toes curl.
But I'm just numb from inside.
More like I'm calm.
And chill.

Or maybe I'm still processing everything?

Or maybe this warmness I'm feeling and the desire to not let him go is the fire they were talking about?
But where's the rush? The urgency?
I'm not rushing anything lol.
I'm still shy in fact.

Or maybe I'm just very good at self control.

God knows what's happening with me.

Roaming around in the room, I looked at my reflection in the mirror while standing with crossed arms on the chest.

This is my complete other side that I was witnessing for the first time.
I just had my lingerie and a shirt on with hair sprawled all over my shoulders. It was sexy and that's what saddened me more.

I have to wrap up this sexy side of mine.

As we freshened up and got dressed, he noticed my mood and asked several times, 'what happened'.

"Arey I'm seriously fine. My brain's just numb right now, that's all." I fixed my clothes, sitting on the bed's edge.

Half truth.
I'm sad because you can't stay more and I want to kiss you till the morning comes.
But I don't have the the guts to tell you this.

He sat beside me, snaking his arm around my waist. I placed my head on his shoulder, snuggling in his neck and looked up in his eyes at last.

He whispered again, "kya hua?" (What happened?)

My eyes take in all of his facial features stopping at his brown orbs. I was finally about to mutter 'can you stay a little bit longer?' but he surprised me with an unexpected kiss. He pulled back after a few seconds but I craved for more.

Only if I could pull him in for more.
Why am I still so hesitant even after everything happened between us?

"Chalen?" He smiled at me and I just nodded smiling back, suppressing my voice again. (Shall we?)

While collecting our things he tried to initiate a conversation but I just smiled in return.

"Actually it was our first time, and also got just one hour. I think next time would be a lot better." He tried to answer questions running in my mind and successfully did some too.

"Hmm yeah."

I made a quick messy bun as there was no time for a proper sleek pony-tail and reluctantly picked up my bag, watching him walk towards the door. He turned around and gestured for me to come but I tilted my head with an expression, 'Really? Just like that?'

He shook his head and walked back in my direction, engulfing me into his arms. I hugged him back and snuggled his neck, capturing this moment in my heart forever.
I don't want him to leave.
Oh gosh it's so hard.

He pulled back looking into my eyes and pecked me again, despite the fact we were wearing our masks.

"Chalen?" He asked again softly.

GOD I WANT THIS GUY.
HOW CAN SOMEONE BE THIS SWEET!

I nodded and followed him. He opened the door and gestured me to go first.

What a gentleman!

Closing the door behind us, he went ahead to check out at the reception. I drag my feet through the corridor and it felt like the room had some magnet which made my steps heavy. After checking out, we went to the nearby restaurant as we were hungry.

"What do you want to order?" He asked me as my eyes ran all over the LED board in front of me, displaying various dishes.

"Raj Kachori?" He suggested.

"I haven't had it before so I don't know how will it taste like. Have you?" I don't want to order something I won't eat properly.

"Yeah it's nice."

"Hmmm" I tap my chin in deep thought.

"Bolo ab. Chole bhature kardu?" He asked again. (Say something. Shall I order Chole Bhature?)

"Chole bhature kidhar hain menu par?" I tried to find it on the LED board, making him chuckle. (Where's Chole Bhature on the menu?)
Even though I'm not a big fan of Chole Bhature, it seems like the only safe option right now.
So I said yes.

"One plate of chole bhature and 2 sponge balls." He gave the order making me wonder what on earth is sponge balls now?

He told me to wait at the table and take some drinks for both of us.

Mountain dew for him.
Noice

"Where are you going?" I asked him, grabbing his arm.

"To smoke. I haven't smoked since morning and my headache isn't slowing down."

"Oh. But I wanted to try it too." I whined.

"We will try next time. It's getting late right now," he handed me the receipt and gestured towards the sitting section. I reluctantly went to the counter with a sad pout feeling like a kid.

He is bringing out so many hidden sides of mine.
First sexy lady.
Now a kid.

I submitted the receipt at the food counter to receive the orders and they gave me a beeping device in return with instructions to come back when it blinks.

When did technology upgrade so much?
Do I really live in a hole?
Or maybe I'm just not aware of it because I haven't taken any order in my life before.
Always had some company to handle this stuff.

Gosh! Why am I feeling like a dumb princess who is exploring the world for the first time?
Be it travelling, getting orders, or just anything. All alone.

Like Rapunzel.
Stepping out from her home for the first time with a guy alone.
Eugeeenee.....
Oh it makes sense because they got lost too and Eugene finds a way out.

I muffle my laugh and went towards the beverage section, but sadly his drink wasn't available. So I took Coke for myself and 7Up for him.

They both are green so what's the difference lol?

Holding up the tray in my hands, my eyes ran all over the hall.
First, to find a good spot to settle down.
Second, to not stumble upon anyone familiar. Because where will I hide Murat then?
Under the table?

Unfortunately, the corner seats weren't available so I had to take one in the front.

Such a risky spot.

Ya khuda please keep me surrounded by strangers!
Not a single familiar face I want.

I twisted the lock of the Can, trying to open it and boom. The gas instantly came out with some Coke, sprawling over the tray.

What the....

Thank god I wasn't holding it up in my hands or else my precious clothes would have got ruined resulting in loads of scolding from Mum.

I cleaned my hands with tissue paper and adjusted the straw, slurping up the rich-textured drink.

In no time I got the main order and settled back on my seat.

Ohhhhhh.
So the sponge balls were Rasgulla!
I want one too!

'Stay in line Hayat, you didn't order them. Eat your dish.' I mentally scolded myself.

Suddenly my phone rang and my soul left the body. I quickly checked the phone hoping it's not my parents and took a sigh of relief after seeing the caller ID.

Jannah

I declined the call and checked her messages.
'Did you reach?
Where are you?
Did you meet him?
WHERE ARE YOU?!
ARE YOU OKAY?'

'Jeez! Calm down.
I'm in the restaurant.
Will talk to you later.'
I replied to her, shaking my head.

I started having my meal as my mind recalled whatever happened a few minutes before.

His hands on my skin.
Lips moulded together.
Fingers inside me.

Shiver ran down my spine and I closed my eyes.

Breath in
Breath out
Focus on the meal.
Yes.
Good girl.

I got so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice his presence until he pulled the chair in front of me.

"I think your mood is off." He spoke while sitting down.

Yes I'm sad because you are leaving and I want to kiss you more.

"No. Why do you think so?" I questioned without looking up.

"You are so quiet since then."

His concerned voice made me meet his eyes. I shook my head with a small smile. "Nah. I told you, I'm just processing over whatever happened a few mins before."

"Ohkay." He gave a slow nod, still not satisfied by my answer, but didn't push the topic further.

I try to change the topic. "Mountain dew wasn't available so I took 7Up for you. It's fine?"

"Yeah no problem." He relaxed back on his chair.

"Why aren't you eating?"

"It's for you."

"No! This is too much. I can't finish it all." I sit up straight.

"Arey khalo." (Arey, eat up. It's okay.)

"Arey bach jayega. (Arey, it will be left up.) I doubt I can even finish this one bhatura. It's so big." I said while making a morsel.

"Arey, don't get worried by the size." He winked at me with a smirk and my mouth hung open in shock with a morsel still in my hand.

Did he just wink at me?
With that freaking smirk?
While talking about the size intentionally?

I quickly recovered my expressions and repeated with a poker face, "It will go to waste."

"Okay okay don't worry I will have it. Tum to khao." (You carry on, why stop?) He gestured for me to continue, proceeding to open his can.

"Becarefulasthedrinkmay..." I spoke as fast as I could to warn him but his fingers were quicker, "...sprawl down."

And the same thing happened again.

Bubbly drink flowing down from the can's mouth like a river.

I pointed towards my can, showing him 'I was there once.'

"It's okay. Must be gas. Don't worry." He cleaned his hands with tissue and adjusted the straw.

"Weird cans." I muttered.

We ate in silence for a few seconds when he asked, "Does it feel like we are meeting for the first time?"

I shook my head in denial, almost finished with the chewing.

"And you were getting worried about it. First time, first meetup, this, that."

I took a sip from the drink clearing my throat and replied, "I'm surprised too actually. How am I so comfortable with you!", making him chuckle. "Totally unexpected."

"When's your train?" I asked him after a few minutes of comfortable silence.

"5 o'clock. But I have to reach there before 4:30 PM and it's already....," he checked his smartwatch," 4 right now."

"Can't you come for a whole day?" I tilted my head while looking at him.

"Whole day?" He chuckled while making his morsel.

"Yeah because I can stay till 6 pm."

"For that I need to stay here for a night."

"Then stay! You even have relatives here."

"That's the problem. I don't want to stay there. Also, there are other reasons too."

I made a pout.

"I couldn't even complete the business I came here for. So think as if I have come just to meet you." He glances up, looking into my eyes.

Warmness spread between my legs and I broke the intense eye contact by looking down.

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