Ron's POV
Please don't ever do that again. " I said caressing her face with my thumb.
" What?? " she asked looking at me with her big black orbs.
" Think that you are not pretty or nobody wants you. " I said looking into her eyes.
" Do you want me? " She asked and I again looked at her lips.
I had to stop myself or I might not be able to stop at all.
She was smiling shyly and looked happy but I felt guilty again that my relationship with Manik and my parents' relationship with her parents may suffer because of what happened just a few moments ago.
" Ron?? " She asked again when I didn't answer but what could I say to him?
" I need to go, Mahi. " I said and left without answering her question. I came back to join my friends but when I saw Manik, I felt guilty and could not be there around him so I went home. Raj asked me why I was leaving but I told him that I was getting very uneasy. He offered to come back with me but I didn't want to spoil his mood, he was enjoying the party with our other friends.
He asked me to stay at the hotel itself and then I could join back when I was feeling better. Sujal also suggested going and resting in his room at the hotel and he could even call a doctor, but I insisted that I wanted to go home.
I came home and avoided meeting Mahi for a week as I could not trust myself around her anymore and her final exams for 12th standard were going on, I didn't want her to think about me instead of studying for the exam.
Exactly what do you want Ron?? I heard a voice from within.
I want her but I don't want the other relationships to suffer.
Mahi doesn't know about your feelings or the reason for your hesitation to draw back. But you know exactly what the situation is, you know what her dad said. You need to think clearly about what you want and act accordingly. You can't act impulsively the way you did there at the pool. My inner voice said.
You know what happened exactly. I was not planning to kiss her. I replied.
That's why I am telling you to calm down and think about everything and everyone that matters and then take a decision rationally. My inner voice said.
I kept thinking about my behavior at the party, a complex mix of emotions was surging through me as I tried to navigate my growing feelings for Mahi while also being mindful of the potential complications.
I couldn't help but steal glances at Mahi from across the pool. I noticed her radiant smile and the way the sun glistened on her hair. Deep down, I knew that I had genuine feelings for her, but the weight of our circumstances held me back.
Seeing Mahi interact with others, I couldn't ignore the twinge of jealousy that stirred within me. I noticed the way another boy's gaze lingered on her, contemplating a kiss. It awakened an undeniable possessiveness, a desire to protect her. My heart raced, and I fought the conflicting emotions that swirled within me.
I could not ignore the look in her eyes, carrying a hint of sadness. She uttered words that tugged at my heartstrings, her voice filled with a vulnerability that I couldn't ignore. At that moment, I felt a surge of warmth and tenderness toward her, yearning to ease her pain.
As Mahi's words hung in the air, my burgeoning feelings bubbled to the surface. I fought against them, knowing the complications our relationship could bring and I weighed the consequences of pursuing my desires, considering the impact it might have on our friendship and the bond I shared with her brother.
But as I looked into her eyes, the barriers I had constructed began to crumble. The intensity of my emotions became too overwhelming to resist.
In a moment of surrender, our connection became undeniable. My heart led me, and I closed the distance between us, my lips gently meeting hers. The world around us seemed to fade away as our embrace deepened, enveloped in a mix of desire, affection, and a long-awaited release of suppressed emotions.
However, even in that passionate moment, a lingering sense of caution remained, reminding me of the potential consequences and the impact it could have on our relationships with others.
My mind raced with the thoughts of the future, contemplating the challenges we would face. I knew that our love, though undeniable, would need to be approached with caution and delicacy. But at that moment, I allowed myself to revel in the intensity of the moment, cherishing the blissful connection we shared.
So the bottom line was that I needed her, or I would lose my mind, I could not think of her being with anyone else now so I had to have her. Years ago, I agreed to what uncle said but it is high time that I put my foot forward firmly. And for that, I needed to talk to Manik first as he was the softest person of the three men that could oppose my relationship with Mahi.
Manik has always liked me and there was a chance that he would support me after punching me a few times.
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It happened to be Manik's birthday after about a week, and he invited all of us to go to Surat as his grandfather was insisting Manik spend his birthday with him. He had arranged a Pooja and bhoj ( a royal feast) for everyone for the occasion.
I could not leave this chance to talk to him as he had invited all of us to his birthday celebration so I joined the others and we all went to Surat with Manik.
Mehul uncle and Megha aunty came there just a day before his birthday. My eyes were looking for Mahi, but later on, we came to know that Mahi and Mihir might join us later on that day or maybe on the next day.
Mehul uncle was very nice and sweet with everyone else but looking at me with scrutiny as always, I felt as if he was silently reminding me of staying away from Mahi.
I felt very guilty that in spite of him giving me a warning to stay away from her, I kissed her last week. So I looked away and tried to stay as far away as possible from Mehul uncle.
We wanted to celebrate his birthday in our own style so we all went to the most popular resto bar there and enjoyed his birthday celebration. We made him cut a cake after it was midnight. We all were very close and stood by each other in all situations but I was scared that Manik would not be so friendly with me when he would come to know about Mahi and me. I was tense so I drank a lot, much more than others.
We all came back and everyone went to the respective rooms that were arranged for everyone, while I stayed with Manik. I needed to tell him about Mahi and me so that I don't feel guilty. So Raj told me to come with him but I told him to go to our room and sleep, because I wanted to enjoy some fresh air, so he went away.
" Are you not feeling sleepy? I think you should go and sleep, as we all have to get up soon and be ready by 8:30 AM." Manik said after 10 Minutes when I didn't say or move. I was trying to find the best way to tell him.
" Umm... err... no! I need to tell you something. " I said trying to concentrate. But my mind was not working properly.
" Yes, tell me!! " He said. I looked at him and saw that he was in a very good mood. It was the right time.
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