Skip to main content

A: Awakening

Image Source

"Atleast let me take you out for a cup of coffee." Nihal pleads for the tenth time today.

I was busy at work, but he has been here everyday since a month trying to ask me out.

"Don't you have to be at work?" I look at him through my glasses.

"Sia, I'm a businessman. I can work whenever I want to." He plays with the pen stand on my desk.

Ofcourse I knew that he was a businessman. Nihal Dutta, the super rich scion of the Dutta group of industries. His family was into every business under the sun. From real estate, to textiles to hotels; they had it all under their family name. Why this millionaire was pursuing a simple receptionist like me was something that I could not understand. And more than that what I could not understand was how did I fall in love with him. I had met him eight months ago at a hospital where I was admitted for dengue. He was visiting the person in the next bed and we had started talking about the cricket match that was going on. After that we continued to remain friends and would hang out once in a while. In about three months, I was head over heels in love with him. And from the looks of it, it looked like he was smitten too. But the whole situation seemed very unlikely to me and I knew deep in my heart that this was not right.

"So, what do you say?" He breaks my reverie.

"Okay fine, what the hell."

He does a small victory dance and helps me out of my chair. I wrap the scarf around my neck hastily and walk ahead of him with a smile on his face. He takes me to the poshest restaurant in town in his BMW. The restaurant overlooked the whole city and the height gave me a thrill. I look around in glee as he watches me with a grin.

"I think you like the place." He signals to a waiter.

"I love it! Thank you so much."

I give him an impromptu hug and he embraces me tightly. I can feel his breath on my hair. I feel my insides melting and I wish that the world stood still for now. The waiter interrupts and Nihal escorts me to a corner table.

"Thank you Raman. We shall place the order shortly." He tells the waiter who is looking at me weirdly.

"Sure Dutta sir. I'll come back later."

"Why did he look at me like that?" I ask Nihal.

"Maybe it was all that PDA." He winks.

I blush deep and he holds my hand turning me red.

"You know I've fallen in love with you right?" He looks right into my eyes.

I nod and smile at him. He doesn't prod much and instead asks me what I will have.

"You tell me. You seem to be the regular here." I chide him as he signals to the waiter again.

"Raman, we shall have the usual. Be generous on the spice though."

He smiles at the waiter and melts me all over again. It is a sexy quality when men treat people lower to them really well. Nihal was excellent at it. While I was at the hospital I remember the way he used to address the nurses by their names and bring in small presents for them. He used to play with the children of visitors and made everyone around feel happy. It was mainly because of him that I healed quickly. I felt happy having him around and I knew that he is the one with whom I could spend all my life. This little realization of mine reminded me of the most important thing.

"Did you go to the hospital today?" There was a certain concern in my voice that changed the look on his face.

"Yeah, I went there this morning. As usual." He looks away.

"And?"

"And the usual, no improvements. Just the way it always was."

I squeeze his hand and force a smile out of him.

"It will all be fine. Do not worry." I say as he nods.

The waiter arrives with a tray of food and a pot of coffee. Soon, the conversation drifts and we are back to being the awesome twosome that we always were. His laugh made me feel alive and having him by my side made me feel so lucky. It was not because of the money, that was the last thing on my mind. I just wanted him. His pleasing aura and personality drove me crazy and his modesty was what I had fallen for. I loved him so much that I could not think beyond him. I had ignored his feelings for a long time but I could no longer hold back my feelings for him. As I kept staring at him in the backdrop of the sunset, he comes closer and plants a kiss on my lips. I kiss him back as I taste the bitter coffee on his lips. I was never too fond of coffee, but now it was becoming my favorite.

I look at him and see the love in his eyes. His smile takes me to the moon and he is all that I have ever wanted. But I cannot help but think what would happen when his wife wakes up from her coma.

Linking to the A to Z Challenge.

Comments

  1. That's a great picture and a lovely post to go with it! All the best for the rest of the month!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I was expecting a twist. But the wife angle, certainly not! April has started off with a bang :) And you, my dear, is the queen of romance :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. I liked how your story opened. It is was quite intriguing. Anyway, interesting to read a new blog on the A to Z Challenge.

    ReplyDelete
  4. ooh.. what an ending.. very interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Oh my god..It was a pleasant read. Correctly justified the title. Well written!

    ReplyDelete
  6. oh my God! What an unexpected twist. Loved every word of it Soumya. Great read and weaved very beautifully.

    ReplyDelete
  7. wow that ending!! took me by surprise. And now I wonder...

    ReplyDelete
  8. Nice one Soumya to begin the challenge. The twist was totally unexpected. Nice!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Nice work, Soumya. Expected a twist and you delivered :) Go, Leo!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Superb! I never saw the twist coming, but I look forward to reading more.

    ReplyDelete
  11. The twist in the story was sad. They seemed perfect for each other and Nihal seemed the too-perfect-to-believe kind of a man :) Wonderful narrative and awesome start to the challenge :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Oh dear...that I did not expect!! An awakening it is or rather shall be!! Great to be joining you on this challenge!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Titli. Nice to have you as part of my journey too :)

      Delete
  13. Holy cow! What a twist! Loved your story...especially the ending which was completely unexpected.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Nice One, Soumya. I did not expect that particular twist. Is this a serial story?
    *Shantala @ ShanayaTales*

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Shantala! No this was just a stand alone piece. Maybe I will make a story of it some time.

      Delete
  15. Oh My!!! I could never have expected that twist!! You gave me a shock! Awesome start to the challenge :)

    A Stranger In The Mirror

    ReplyDelete
  16. Oh God! Never expected THAT twist! Well delivered and you kept the suspense lingering till the last line where you delivered the punch.

    ReplyDelete
  17. My my, I never saw that coming! That was a quite an end. I actually thought he was a Casanova ;)

    ReplyDelete
  18. OMG !! U nailed it...awesome one :)

    ReplyDelete
  19. Haila :p Wasn't expecting it at all. The twist takes you by surprise when you're busy feeling romantic :D

    Good one :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. That was a twist in the end! My god! Totally unexpected!

    Best Kept Secret

    ReplyDelete
  21. Wow, nice twist! I thought that maybe he was ill, but noooope.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Maybe wifey can hear and remember while in the coma then wakes up. And thanks for participating in A to Z.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hahaha that would be something else :)

      Thanks Steve!

      Delete
  23. Well done, I didn't expect it either. Sad little ending. You are very good at such surprises.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Infedility... :( your writing style reminded of 50 shades of gray.
    Nice :)
    What is your theme Soumya?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Megha, my theme is 'Shades Of Love'. Thanks for reading :)

      Delete
  25. Infedility... :( your writing style reminded of 50 shades of gray.
    Nice :)
    What is your theme Soumya?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Megha, my theme is 'Shades Of Love'. Thanks for reading :)

      Delete
  26. Hi there!
    I’m stopping by during the A to Z Challenge. I enjoyed stopping by and hope you get the chance to check out my blog sometime during this month. I’m a children’s book author and I’m reviewing different books. Good luck with the challenge!
    Take care,
    Donna L Martin
    www.donnalmartin.com
    author THE STORY CATCHER
    coauthor CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: ANGELS AMONG

    ReplyDelete
  27. I knew there would be a twist since YOU are the writer :P but nothing happened (and honestly i was disappointed :P) and they even kissed (i lost hope :P)... but there it was! The last line! How could I forget the story doesn't end until the last line is read :P
    As always! BRILLIANT Soumya :D
    You know how to keep the readers hooked perfectly! :D

    ReplyDelete
  28. Image was good. The story moved my heart and it kept me hooked till the last line. :)

    Vidhya

    ReplyDelete
  29. Awesome job with the first post :) A married man. No wonder she feels torn! Sorry for getting here so late, Soumya :)

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Just like me, say what you feel. While constructive criticism is welcome, please keep it subtle and kind. Thank you!