“When are you coming home?” my mom asked me. I could sense the nervousness, the excitement and the eagerness in her voice which made me wonder what the reason would be. I definitely knew that my family was up to something. Something was suspicious.

“What's going on?” I asked her, leaving no space for anyone on that video call to lie, be it my dad, bhai or bhabhi.

“Ana, listen you know right we love you and want the best for you. We would never force you for anything,” my bhabhi started.

“We would support and it depends thoroughly on you,” bhai continued.

“Can someone come to the topic directly. I love you all but I am not in a state to solve all these mysteries right now,” I stated

“Why what happened,” dad asked me immediately.

“Nothing, my dear dad. Just tired. This week was hectic.” I tried to smile. The reality was something else but I couldn't tell that to my family. I am sure they weren't fully convinced but they let it go except for bhabhi who had the look on her face which clearly told me we were having a chat later on. Well, this is what happens when you have your best friend as your bhabhi.

“Okay, so we have seen one guy for your marriage. Don't freak out, first listen to me. We just want you to meet him and talk. Everything would be your decision, we have just held a meeting as we thought it was a good proposal and Misha told us that there was no one in your life too,” Bhai let the cat out of the bag.

I didn't know what to say. I didn't have any reason to deny after whatever had happened but still I needed some time.

“Mom-”

“Please meet him, just for me. You can deny it if you don't like him,” mom pleaded. I could never deny her, she has always been my strength and fulfilled all my wishes and when she decided to ask me something for the first time, I didn't have the heart to deny her.

I agreed and informed them that I would be coming the day after tomorrow. and bid them goodbye wanting some time to myself and prepare for the next few days. 6 months had passed since they last saw each other but still she couldn't forget him.

Awkward. That's how the atmosphere has been between me and Reyansh ever since that kiss. 3 days have passed since then and there have been thousands of encounters between both of us but no one has acknowledged what had transpired. Do I regret the kiss? Nope I don't. Do I miss talking to him? Yes. A lot. Especially after all those hectic days.

Today was the D-Day and all of us were running here and there wanting everything to be perfect for the cute couple. In the last three days, I can safely say that I have bonded with the couple. They were welcoming and made sure that everyone in my department was comfortable in our stay with them. When the clients are so warm, workers automatically want to give their best.

Everything was done. The wedding was a blast from what I heard everyone say and that's a relief! But things needed to be sorted out and I didn’t know how. I sit by the pool on the bench reflecting on the situation that was before me. I had no clear view of what I wanted forward and that’s the reason I haven’t talked with Reyansh and nor has he. I stood up to leave but was suddenly taken aback as two hands encircled around my waist and turned me around.

“REYANSH!” I shouted as I saw it was him.He cheekily tried to smile at me but tension and nervousness was clearly visible.

“Sorry, but I couldn’t stop myself from holding you,” he replied.

“But till when Rey, what is this? I feel like an absolute idiot who is ignored and ignoring the guy she had kissed a couple of days ago,” I said.

“Anaysa, I don’t have all the answers but what I am sure about is that I love-” I could let him complete it. “No, don't say it please, I am scared of those three words. Don’t say them when we are not sure about our feelings. I am not a simple girl, Rey. I have my insecurities and problem-”

“Everyone has Anaysa!” he exclaimed.

“Reyansh, I need to leave,”

“Running away is not an option!”

“Then what!? You and I are different, Rey! You deserve-” he didn’t let me complete.

“Oh please, leave my decisions to me. Don’t assume or take them on your own.” he grumbled

“Rey, what if we don’t work? How long do we know each other to get feelings involved !! To top it all, you live in Delhi while I am here in Mumbai. I don’t want to live in constant doubt of your life there,” I explained.

“Then come with me there. 6 months in Delhi, 6 months in Mumbai,” he tried.

“That’s illogical, Rey. Even you know it. Move with me to Bombay. Mat jao Delhi, kyuki main nahi chal sakti na tumhare saath, office, work sab yaha hai na. And you too have an office here. Kya kare?” I said as I held onto him as if my life depended on him right now, while he held me and silently listened. He didn’t know what to say, seeing this side of Anaysa was new and foreign to him.

“Ana,”

“Shhh. Janti hu Rey, nahi possible hai yeh tumhare liye jaise mere liye Delhi aana nahi hai, I hope this isn’t the end, I am hoping against hope and wish we meet someday in a better situation. When I am ready to move in with you, I hope to see you again.” she whispered and wiped her tears before moving out of his hold.

“So this is it, Ana?” he asked as tears rolled down his cheeks. “No, Reyansh Oberoi, there’s more to come. Treat this as an interval in our dramatic love story, become someone who would be ready to take the next step while I do the same. Just in two different cities, this isn't a goodbye, it's just a see you soon. Cause babe, picture abhi baaki hai” I turned around and answered, not knowing what was ahead of us, I winked at him and walked away after seeing the most precious thing. HIS SMILE.

That was the last time both of them had seen or talked to each other. No doubt there were feelings but what about commitment? Both of them weren’t ready to start a life together. They needed to mature and give themselves the self care and love to grow on their own before they grow together.

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