Rohan
We went to Ria’s place to get changed to go to the restaurant for dinner. While she was still getting changed I decided to call up the restaurant and book us a table, otherwise we’d have to wait.
“Hello, The Ledbury Restaurant. How may I help you?” The lady on the other side of the phone asked.
“Uh, Hi there. I would like to make a reservation for two for tonight. Is it possible?”
Suddenly Ria’s bedroom door burst open and she stepped out wearing that black gown we brought from Jaquie this afternoon. Her loose curls bounced past her shoulders. The dark eyeliner and thick eyelashes made her beautiful eyes stand out even more. Those red lips, I just wanted to take them into mine. Oh my God! I couldn’t, no! I couldn’t possibly be falling in love with her. She was just a friend and I’m sure she wanted to keep it that way.
“Hello, sir! What time would you be coming?” The lady from the restaurant asked and broke my thoughts.
“Uh, yeah sorry, around ten thirty.” My eyes were still on Ria.
“That’s great, whose name do I reserve it on?”
“Um, Rohan Sharma.” I stammered.
“Mr Sharma. Thank you and see you soon.” She said and hung up.
“How do I look?” Ria asked. A couple of strands of her hair came in front. She softly tucked them behind her ear and raised an eyebrow. She was waiting for an answer but I didn’t have one. I was just blown away.
“Let’s go.” I concluded and left for the door. I could see Ria pull on a disappointed face.
“You look gorgeous.”I turned around and answered. I couldn’t possibly see her upset.
“Of course I do. After all this was your choice of dress. And plus I look good in anything I wear.” She gave a pleasing smile.
“Ok, Miss I-look-good-in-anything-I-wear shall we go?” I asked.
I got out of the car and handed the keys over to the chauffeur and helped Ria out – just like a gentleman. I held her hand so that she doesn’t trip over that gown and those high heels and walked into the restaurant.
The restaurant reminded me of our hotel in Paris. It was as grand as that with a large chandelier in the middle.
“Rohan Sharma.” I told the lady at counter.
“Ahh, Mr and Mrs Sharma, your table is ready.” The lady said and an instant chill of embarrassment ran down my back.
“Mr Sharma, Miss Patel.” Ria corrected her.
“Oh, I’m extremely sorry. My eyes don’t usually lie but you looked like a couple. That’s alright. There’s your table.” The lady pointed towards a table in the corner.
“What do you think that lady meant by ‘my eyes don’t lie’?” Ria asked. I knew what the lady meant but I didn’t want to tell Ria, because otherwise our friendship might get a bit confusing and I really didn’t want that.
“She seemed crazy. Leave it. What do you want to eat?” I quickly changed the topic.
“Anything vegetarian.” She smiled. “I don’t usually go to classy restaurants like these so I don’t know what to order.”
“Ok I’ll order for you then.” I said as I read through the menu.
Ria
“...and some wine until the order comes.” Rohan finished ordering. I was proud of my choices, that white shirt and denim skinny jeans with that blazer made Rohan look more handsome than ever. I couldn’t stop staring at him. I knew what that lady meant by ‘my eyes don’t lie’ I just wanted to see if Rohan knew what she meant – but I don’t think so.
The wine arrived and Rohan poured some into my cup and then his.
“Don’t say you don’t drink, because I know very well how much you drink.” He said before me.
“But-” I started off but got cut off.
“No buts! Just drink it!” He ordered. “Wine is good for you and don’t worry if you do get drunk I’ll take you take you to your house not mine.” I gave up arguing with him and took a sip from my cup.
“Wow! This is so nice.” I said. It actually was too.
“See you never know how good something is until you try it.”
“Thank you Mr Philosopher.” I teased.
The order came in sometime and we ate in silence until I thought I needed to start a conversation.
“The movie today was cool” I began.
“Yeah, Hrithik was impressive and I have to say Katrina was hot as ever!” Rohan said munching on his chicken leg.
“Yes! Those stunts though! That part where Hrithik fell from the bridge holding on to the rope! Oh my God I was scared to hell!”
“Why?” he laughed. “I mean it isn’t like he was going to die or anything. Remember this is a Bollywood movie the hero has to survive till the end.”
“Yeah but it gave me a, you know a shock.”
“Well I guess so. The songs were the best part of the movie though! Hrithik’s moves in the last song though! The Bang Bang title track! He is no doubt the god of dancing!” He said.
“Yes! But I was disappointed that Katrina didn’t dance. She is the best female dancer in Bollywood!”
“I know –” Rohan began but got cut off by a man.
“Sorry to disturb you two but it’s my marriage anniversary and it would be great if you two could join us and dance.” The man said.
“Uhhh” Rohan looked at me with a confused face.
“Sure” I said with a bright smile and got up and Rohan followed.
Soft, slow music played in the background. Rohan wrapped his hands around my hips and I put my hands around his shoulders. He looked into my eyes with such intensity and pulled me closer to him. Fire burned within me and I knew he could feel it too. We started moving to the beat. I leaned back and he pulled me towards him again. Our faces were less than an inch away. The urge to kiss him was really strong. I turned away from – as a part of the dance – and he pulled closer to him, now our noses were touching.
His head slowly fell down towards my neck and I could feel his lips rub against my neck. I tilted my head even more to let him continue. I couldn’t resist it; I loved the feeling he gave me.
Before we knew it the music stopped and came to an end and we both pulled away from each other. I don’t know if you would call this a normal dance as it was rather sensual towards the end, but whatever it was, my feelings for Rohan were on cloud nine.
“Wow! You two really rocked the floor! Thanks for such a great dance it really brightened up my anniversary.” The man thanked us. “You two have great chemistry, god bless you.” My cheeks went red and hot and so did Rohans. We went back to our table and ate the rest of our dinner in silence.
I offered to pay for half of the dinner but like he’s done all day Rohan said that ‘today is on me’. I didn’t bother arguing with him. The car ride was awkward as ever. No one spoke a word; I guess both of us had nothing to say after what ever happened in the restaurant. Getting to my house took forever, it was boring as hell but we got there in the end.
He got out and came around to my door and held my hand and got me out.
“I had a lot of fun today, thanks Rohan.” I smiled and thanked him.
He smiled back, but it looked forced as if he was only smiling to make me feel better, “my pleasure.”
“Goodnight.” I said and turned around to leave, I didn’t want to make it even more awkward for him.
“Ria, wait.” He called as I was about to leave. I turned around. “I’m sorry about what happened at the restaurant today. I didn’t mean to come so close to you. I hope you don’t mind. We’re all goods right?”
“Of course. Even I got a bit carried away, I’m sorry.” I said and walked towards him to give him a friendly hug.
“Goodnight” He said and hugged me back.
Those couple of seconds were magical. I didn’t want to let go – Ever. But it was not possible, I let go and whispered “goodnight” and left. I was smiling like an idiot to myself as I walked up to my apartment. Could life get anymore better?
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A/N: Ok, I really suck at names for chapeters. Anyways, what do you guys think of this chapter? It got a tiny bit sexual but it was quite hot and cute at the end. Ria's feelings for Rohan seem to be getting stronger. Anyways, like always I promise that the next chapter is going to be even interesting and this time I mean it! So stay tuned for a new twist in the story! If you like my fanfic then please vote <3, comment and spread the word :) XOXO Yashriii