She stared at the insta story he has posted, declaration about rumors regarding him and his costar.
He had apologised to the fans also because of such article.
It warmed her heart a little, he had told that he's going to do something about it and he kept his word. After knowing the truth it didn't bother her that much still this was something assuring.
The whole day she was busy with her short film. It was a very small project about social awareness.
His web series shoot was almost on the end phase of shoot and they were shooting continuously.
They both did some hi and hello over phone but didn't had the time to talk properly. She smiled at the thought that at least now they've actually started calling each other without thinking too much.
The day before his call went like...
K : hello, where?
T : Borivali.. Short film shoot.
K: shit. You should have told me. I was just going to meet you.
T: hawww..
K: when you'll be free.
He missed her presence. Her random talks, her chaotic behavior. He felt concerned about her whereabouts just being a bit territorial.
T: this will continue till atleast 10:30. I can't give time once I'm back on shoot for serial.
K : fine.. Ping me once you reach home.
He himself had shoot at night and a rehearsal for the hosting show.
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He got a call from Nishant. He was on set as usual.
N : can we meet?
K : I've some 20 minutes before next shoot. If that would be enough for you?
He didn't hold anything against nish. As long teja is there with him it didn't matter what others think.
N : enough.
They sat in the Starbucks nearby. Hardly few people were there.
N : I just didn't want any attention from media.
K: I know.. Sometimes we come here for that only.
N: I'm sorry for the other day.
He took a deep breath and looked at Nishant giving him the expression "I don't know what I feel"
N : when you and janhvi broke up it was a given our group will fall apart. No one's fault but I just always expected that to last. May be because i felt a lot for that gang.
K: for next 3 or 4 years you were fine with me.
N : I tried not to blame or react but it was always there.
K : may be it's better you just told me. You still feel the same? That's why that day..
N : it's always going to be there but I think we all were young and a lot has happened. After letting it out I'm kind of feeling guilty.
He chuckled but it definitely made the situation a little less serious.
N : I'm going to be honest. I can't imagine you and teja together.
K : neither can I.
He laughed out.
N : does she even know with whom she's getting involved.
Nishant teased him a bit.
K : she doesn't.
He looked into the cup of cappuccino that was served just now.
K : I thought I was waiting for my ex to come back. This girl just came from somewhere and I was pulled into her instantly. She was irritating but I didn't even care about it. I don't know why either. Until very recent I was in denial but....
He looked back upto his friend's face, who looked at him curiosly.
K : I've accepted that she's someone special and her presence in my life is definitely not just a coincidence.
N: you sound so amazing that teja will cry.
K : for that she has to listen till the end.
They both laughed.
N : I bet if you tell her this she's going to ask, "you were pulled into me. Omg.. I had no idea." "Then... Really?"
This time he laughed out loud imaging her reaction.
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It was around 10 she reached home. She messaged him "reached" and got a reply around 12.
She called him. He picked it.
He was preparing tea while he kept the phone on the speaker.
K : what a day.. I got call form Tejasswi Prakash.
T: shut up. What're you doing.
K : tea. If you want you can join.
T: no thank you. My mom will hire a private detective if I ask her if I can go.
K: too bad. Do you think this is going to continue.
T: I'm afraid so. I can't lie to her because I promised and I can't tell her I'm going to your place.
K : so. Done with the web show. Can we meet tomorrow thou? I've two events in Delhi next and from there I would've to go to London for the web show.
T : tomorrow only you've to go?
K : yes.. Night I'll start.
T: why you're so busy. We can't even see each other or go somewhere.
K : was that my ghost who went to pondicherry?? Even though I wasn't even asked to join.
T: don't start that . You want to talk or not.
He closed his eyes and took in the smell of the tea as it was boiling.
K : tell me something nice. I want to hear.
T : nice.
K : argh... BTW I met Veera.
T: I guess it went well.
K : how do you know? He told you I know.
T: you're calling him veera, not Nishant. So it had to be something nice.
He smiled as he turned off the stove and brought the cup.
K : it was a good conversation. I'm still holding onto my point that don't share all details about us with anyone.
T :. I'll be careful but it's my habit that I speak without thinking of consequences.
I don't want this topic again, When you know how I feel .
She stopped..
K : feel....?
T : about you.
K : how do you feel.
She was silent..
K : you've never told me.. How will I know.
T : even you've not.
K : I've tried to show with my actions expecting that you'll notice.
T: hm.
K: so?
He came towards the couch and opened the window to balcony. He sat in a half sleeping position.
She was silent for few seconds. He just let it be cause he knew she won't disconnect. He just let her be.
May be he's feeling like this because she is not expressing about it to him properly.
T: you know every time you hold my face i start getting emotional.
K : I noticed.. You start crying every time I'm going to kiss.
He sipped the tea and told this as if he's questioning.
T: that's because the way you look at me just makes me feel something.
Her voice was a bit hoarse. He stopped halfway through another sip to hear properly.
K : something..?
T : as if you adore me and I'm so precious to you. God this is so so cheesy cause I'm saying it for myself on behalf of you.
K : I don't mind. Tell me.
He demanded.
T : It feels like you won't get tired looking at me like that ever... Does it even make sense.
Her voice quivered a bit at her unexpected acceptance. She was surprised at her own words and a bit scared.
T : But I swear Noone has ever looked at me that way, I've never felt this before. Each time I feel how can someone adore me this passionately? May be it's all hoax or my delusion.
K : you're crying.
He just knew it. He didn't even need to ask.
She wiped the tears and cleared her throat.
T : no.. I've cold.
He kept the cup on the stand and recalled each time he cupped her fave or kissed her. Each time he could remember seeing her eyes filled. She ain't making it up.
K : it's strange but I've never felt this before either.
This time he could hear the light sound of crying as she tried to hold it back.
K : Tejasswi Prakash wayngankar.
His voice was soft.
T : hm.
She managed this only as she tried to gain back her voice modulation.
K : just for the record please note that this was a confession from your end.
T :just for the record it was from both the sides and it's called as half confession.
He smiled knowing that there's no way he can argue.
They both closed their eyes feeling happy with the fact that the other one felt the same.