43 Mixed emotions. (1/2)
At the college parking lot, Prakruth was waiting for Punya. He was overwhelmed by her song, he wanted to talk to her. She was looking cute....she had changed into a pair of jeans and a checked shirt, she was trying to control her laugh.
”Hello Ma'am” said Prakruth.
”Hello Hero” she chuckled.
”That was unpredictable, you're bold and stronger than I expected” he said.
”What are you talking about?” she asked
”The song of yours, that gave answers to many of my long awaited questions” he came closer to hold her hands but he stepped back as he heard Thrishul.
”Hey Punya, you're here. I was searching for you everywhere” said Thrishul.
”Why were you searching, what happened?” asked Punya.
”My car has a flat tyre, so I thought I will ask you to drop me home” he asked.
She gave a bewildered look, ”Seriously? ME?”
”Yeah why not?” he grinned.
”But I'm not confident of driving doubles” she chuckled.
”I will drive then” he said.
”OK go get the vehicle, it is in that corner of the lot” she pointed away giving the keys.
”I'll be back in a minute” he said and walked away.
”So a disturbing cousin huh?” asked Prakruth.
”Some people are obligation” she chuckled and he nodded laughing.
”Tell me why you dedicated that song to me?” he asked.
She held out his letter to him. He looked at the cover and started laughing ”So now you know everything, what is your opinion?” he asked.
”I already gave reply in my song” she chuckled.
”Say it again.... Out loud. I want to hear it” he affirmed.
”I can't, I can't” she closed her face blushing.
”Hmm...Why? you said it in front of everyone, can't tell it to me directly?”
he asked.
She was defiantly blushing turning into a red tomato, the sun rays falling on her face added a golden glow to her cheeks. He just kept his look localized on her.
Honk Honk Honk..... Thrishul was accelerating her bike making it vroom again and again.
”OK, gotta go. Pick me at the lake park at 10 tomorrow, I have tons to talk” she said.
”I will be honored to hear everything, See you” he said smiling charmingly.
Punya walked across the road and sat on the back at pillion seat, Thrishul was smiling proudly as if he won some battle with Prakruth.
”Can you stop that?” asked Punya
”What?” he asked.
”That unusual grin on your face, we're just going home together” she said.
”We're meant to be together forever, Punya” he said in a raised voice to ensure Prakruth heard.
Prakruth was just smiling uncontrollably. ”Stupid, ride now” she said punching him softly on his back.
He again vroomed looking at Prakruth smiling sarcastically and drove off.
When Punya entered the residence, Varun and Narmada were walking out of the hallway dressed well. ”Appa what's so special? Weekend Dating?” asked Punya.
”Yeah, Movie and dinner date with my sweetie” winked Varun.
”We were waiting for you, Why did you get delayed?” asked Narmada.
”I had informed about the farewell right?” said Punya and rested on the sofa.
”Oh I forgot, Ok will you come or stay home alone?” asked Narmada.
”Alone why.. where are others?” she asked.
”Grandpa, Grandma and Rishi are out for a family function” said Varun.
”Great, you didn't join?” asked Punya.
”Boring programs, Rishi will get kids to play and older people will accompany appa amma, no joy there for us” said Varun ”Moreover, this date was pending from anniversary.” he added.
”Ok carry on, I'll rest. I'm exhausted from almost a week” said Punya.
”If you want you can call Thrishul to keep you company” said Narmada.