Vansh's pov
Never thought that I'll be spending a day with a cop as a normal person. But that's not the most important thing. The main thing is: I'm having fun. Kabir is fun. I've never enjoyed myself this much with someone who's not family.
This day, till now, has been fantastic. I've been to Kabir's house, which wasn't how I imagined it to be: it was a single house. You know it's already quite difficult to find a house in an apartment in this area, let alone a single house. I had problems at the beginning, you know, there weren't any napkins when I was having breakfast. He was also making fun of me because I shaved my beard, and I was looking quite young for my age. But other than that, it was fabulous. We went to have a round at the market, and when he wore those aviators... Oh, My!... he was looking so good, that I couldn't but stare at him, and it was quite embarrassing getting caught while doing it.
It was a nice experience. And I also helped some aunties and got scolded by some vendors because I was interfering with their business, which from Kabir's point of view was hilarious. And during this round, I kept glancing at him. He was so irresistible. With his cop attitude, yellow aviators... He was perfection.
Now we were heading to Mahim Beach. I never went there, and Kabir's company was making the journey more exciting.
When we arrived there, there were many people... it was so crowded!
"Hm... Kabir... it's so crowded here."
"Oh, I'm sorry. Let's go to the cemetery and see if the people lying there are behaving," he said sarcastically.
"That's not what I meant. What I meant was that here are many people and I don't have my bodyguards."
He rubbed my shoulder in fake consolation, said "That's a pity..." he then straightened his T-shirt and continued "... But look at the bright side, kid... You have the service of a very good and fearless cop who's ready to die in case anyone wanted to kidnap you and make you one of the children who ask for money on the streets."
"Does this really happen?" I asked, shocked about what he just said.
"That's every day's story... kids getting kidnapped, sold, or they are made doing illegal stuff."
I didn't know what to say. Life is very different outside.
"But now, let's get back to work."
We walked around and after a while, we saw a girl and a boy fighting... well, the girl was shouting at him for something.
Kabir came closer to me and whispered in my ear, making my heart skip a beat, "I bet 20 RS that she'll slap him."
What?!? "Kabir... Aren't you supposed to stop the fight?"
"Yes, but in case the things get worse or if he's harassing her."
I raised my eyebrow at him.
"Just wait..." he said, watching the two people.
I nodded my head.
After some seconds it happened... She slapped him!
"And now I'm going," he said while getting closer to them. I followed him.
"Is there any problem here?"
The girl gave him a very scary glare, took the poor guy by his wrist, and answered rudely, "Mind your business." Kabir stared at her, not expecting the reaction.
I didn't like her behavior towards him.
"Hey. He was trying to help. And he was just doing his business as a responsible cop."
The girl went pale. She turned around and ran away with the guy on her toes.
Okay... That was strange.
"She was so impolite. Do you meet people like her every day?"
"Uh-huh. But don't let this ruin your mood."
I bobbed my head up and down, and we went back to our round.
"So you want to walk near the water?" he asked out of the blue.
"Are you sure? Is it safe to put my feet in the water? Wouldn't it be dirty? And I don't have another pair of pants if these get wet."
"It's a yes. Let's go."
I hesitated. "But Kabir..."
"No buts." he grabbed my arm and dragged me. "Now, we take off our shoes, pull our pants a little up, and walk near the water. You'll see... It's fantastic." he explained.
I did what he said and walked. When the water hit my feet... it was... amazing and... romantic. Kabir and I were walking together in silence, watching the beach and people having fun. I was lost in enjoying the moment that I was startled when he grabbed my wrist to get my attention to show me a woman wearing a saree walking with a kind of difficulty with her... husband, I think, who was helping her and who slipped and fell. We burst out laughing.
Her husband got up quickly, embarrassed, and they took off quietly and swiftly.
"Oh my God... That was hilarious... He was trying to help her out, so she wouldn't fall... And he falls" he said in between laughs. Like the other times... I smiled and watched him laugh.
This man is... Making me sound like some kind of creepy guy.
He suddenly stopped laughing. "The pan!!" he exclaimed.
"What?" I questioned, confused.
"I have to buy a new pan."
Is he for real?!?
"Seriously, Kabir? That's what you think about during a date?" I asked without even considering that I said 'date'.
He stared at me for a second and shook his head and pointed at a woman carrying a bag of groceries and a... Pan.
"My maid told me a week ago to buy the pan, but I forgot and got scolded for that." he thought about something and asked "What time is it?
I looked at my watch and answered, "12.30"
"Great! There's a mall nearby, there's also a fast-food restaurant. They have a good menu. We go there, eat, and I'll buy the pan... And my treat!"
"Okay. I'm taking your word, don't disappoint me."
He faked a gasp and put his hand on his heart and said exaggerating, "I'd rather die than letting you down."
I shook my head and laughed.
We set off our way to the mall.
The drive to the mall was full of talking... well, Kabir was talking. He was telling me the places near Bandra that were worth visiting.
We arrived at the parking of the mall, we got out of the car and entered the mall, which was big and pretty decent from the outside.
I kept following him because he knew the way to the fast-food place he wanted to go, but while I was checking out the brand names on the shops, I noticed something. And an idea came to my mind that made me smirk.
"Inspector?"
"Yes?"
"Do you know how to play bowling?"
"Hm, yes? No? Maybe?"
"What is that supposed to mean? Do you or do you not know how to play?"
"We can say that I saw people playing, I tried it once but didn't like it much..." he said, a little unsure.
I raised my eyebrow. "You didn't like it, or you weren't good enough to play it again?"
"Well... if you're prying so much... I wasn't good." he answered me, smiling shyly.
Aww... so cute.
"Okay. So, after lunch and your pan, we are going bowling. And don't worry I'll teach you. But this time I won't go easy on you..." I narrowed my eyes and continued, "because you might lie like the last time."
"I never lied to you!"
"Yeah, yeah. And... to add more excitement we'll bet, again."
"Okay..."
"If I win, which I will, you have to spend a day with me in informal clothes. If you win, which you won't, you may decide."
He thought about it for some seconds, looked at me, and smiled. "I'd like to spend another day like this with you."
I smiled back at him and nodded.
"But for now, let's go. I'm starving." And there we were again... he dragged me.
"You know, you don't have to drag me, I can simply follow you."
"I know. But if I let you simply follow me, you will notice something, and we will get lost in a long conversation."
"At least tell me where are we off to"
"Pizza Hut. Ever heard about that?"
"Of course!" I exclaimed, offended.
"Okay."
We went to Pizza Hut and got seated. A waiter came, and he handed us the menu.
"Please check out the menu. I'll come in a few moments to take your order." and then he went to take other orders.
I looked at the menu. There were so many cheesy pizzas. Then I also found some kind of pasta. Thank god.
"Are ready, sir?" asked the waiter.
"A double cheese pizza for me," Kabir said, and I made a disgusted face.
How can someone eat something like this?
"And for you, sir?"
"I would like to have an Arrabiata."
"Okay. What would you like to drink?"
"For me coke," Kabir said, excited.
"Just water."
"Your order would be ready in 20 minutes."
When the waiter was taking orders on another table, Kabir burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at now?"
"You," he answered.
"And why so?"
"You ordered pasta in a Pizza Hut?"
"So?"
"But you don't do that," he said, still laughing.
"Why not? And it was on the menu."
"Yes... but this is not how you do it. Like when you're at McDonald's you don't get yourself a salad, but you order a burger with fries and coke. Or when you are at Burger King, you don't get just onion rings but also the burger, the ice cream with a soft drink. Do you understand what I'm trying to say?"
"Yes. But it's not healthy eating all this cheese. Like... you can get fat."
"Oh, come on, Vansh. I do my workout. And there always should be a cheat day." I was going to talk, but he stopped me. "No buts, now we wait for our orders, and you will taste the double cheese pizza. And I'm not asking, I'm telling you this."
I stared at him. He looked so good when he was commanding. Okay, Vansh. It's not the right time to think how great he is.
When our orders came, Kabir's face lightened up in excitement.
"Enjoy your meal." the waiter said before disappearing into the back of a door which I think led to the kitchen.
"Okay. Vansh Raisinghania, now it's the time to eat what people call heaven."
"Kabir, I don't want to eat... that. I'm happy with my Arrabiata."
He shook his head. "You have to taste it."
He then picked a piece of pizza and brought it to my mouth, and I hesitantly took a bite.
"How is it?" he asked.
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