My Version of Love

Chapter 3: The Calming Trick

Hi to all

So there has not been much buzz about this. I am bit disappointed but its fine

I am here with this chapter as I promised.

I will be updating every Friday , if not then Saturday for sure.

So here's the update for you

Enjoy!!

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Chapter 3: The Calming Trick

I reached Café Coffee Day sharp at 12 o'clock as per my habit. If it is in my hands, I never get late. I knew Reyan wouldn't be here on time, boys never arrive on time at least no one I know is punctual enough. I decided that would wait for him inside the coffee shop.

As I entered, I saw Reyan sitting with his head downwards as he was looking at the menu on the table. I was certainly impressed, but skeptic, as I knew that Nikhil and Riya were setting me up before. I am sure Nikhil did not tell Reyan anything about my conversation with Riya, if Riya had told him that is. Reyan stood up as he saw me approaching and greeted me with a big warm smile astounding me again.

"Did I keep you waiting?" I asked him as I sat on the chair Reyan pulled for me.

"No, I just came in few minutes before you. I must say I am surprised you are on time. Girls aren't usually this punctual," he said still smiling. Is he always smiling? Instantly I envied him. How could he smile so much?

"I really don't like getting late. If it's in my hands I would never get late." I replied honestly, "How come you are early, boys aren't exactly this punctual as well, knowing the girl will be late." I asked him voicing my thoughts from before.

"Nikhil told me, he said I shouldn't be late, not that I was going to let you wait anyways, but he informed me." He said with a sheepish smile.

I knew it, it was a setup, seems Nikhil did not tell him about my outburst, I bet Riya didn't tell him either. However,the point is why is he honest with me? He could have easily lied to impress me. I'm glad he didn't. I should tell him what happened in the morning without letting him know the real reason.

"What would you like to drink?" Reyan asked me breaking my thoughts but still looking at the menu.

I bet he is confused, everything is so delicious over here I too get confused, or maybe he really isn't much a talker.

"Dark Passion" I said without looking at the menu. I came here too many times before and I know the menu by heart.

"I was thinking the same. It's nice isn't it?" He asked smiling.

"It's the best, really filling; I bet you can't eat a thing after it." I smiled.

"I'll get them then." He stood up to order.

"Wait, take some money from me." I stopped him.

"Don't bother; it's on me, my treat." He said and went to the counter.

I have to pay him back; I can't make him believe that it is some kind of date. This isn't a date or is it? Why am I questioning myself, it's not a date. Riya shouldn't have pushed me in this, stupid them.

"Ariana" Reyan's voice broke my thoughts.

"Yes?" I asked, trying to find the courage to tell him, maybe break his heart, I am such a wimp.