Shiv’s Pov:

“It was my treat, I’ll pay.” She again opens her purse to give the money. Yes, when the boy came and gave the bill, she took it and said that she will pay the bill. And from then we are arguing on it, who will pay the bill with giving reason.

“No, I was the one who suggest first, right? So, I’ll pay.” Yes, it was me. So, I will.

“No, I’ll.” why can’t she just let me pay the bill without arguing.

“Ananya, this is our first date. How can I allow you to pay the bill? And I don’t want you to pay the bill from your pocket money. Let me pay. Treat me as much as you want when you’ll get a job in future.” I somehow distract her mind by saying that. She seems lost or she is thinking something. I have to ask her but before that I have to pay.

I paid the bill. We came out from the restaurant. There are only two couples sitting on the wooden desk. I gesture Ananya to take a seat on a desk, little far from them. Ok, it’s time for confession.

“You wanted to say something?” I started the talk.

“Yes. But I don’t know, is it fine to ask you or not because it is kind of too personal to ask.” She is hesitating to ask; I can say by her voice.

“Ananya, if you want to ask me related to what is happening in these days then, I have answers for you. Don’t hesitate, just ask me. Or do you want me to say first?” she just nodded. Say it Shiv, you gave her enough hard time and more of all she deserves to know it.

“Firstly, I want to say sorry to you. I’m very sorry for all this what is happening in our life from last week. I’m very sorry that I brought the topic out of blue and gave you a hard time during your exam because of which I’m very ashamed of myself. This is all because I couldn’t forget about my dad and I’m still carrying him in my heart. And the think of death is in my mind. It is true that I don’t afraid of dying but I don’t want my dear ones to go through the pain. But this is the fact of life, we don’t know when we’ll die. So, we have to face it and move forward in our life. So, I’ve decided and set my mind to face it rather than being a coward and regret it later. So, forgive me.” I said it looking at her eyes.

“You did nothing wrong. You just reacted the way you felt and it’s good that you realise it by yourself that it’s not good to think that way. And I’m proud that even you know and has been carrying that thought in your mind since childhood, you had decided and joined the Army. Very few people have that courage, Shiv. I think, aunty also proud of you and don’t worry uncle is always with you and giving his blessing from there.” It really means a lot that she understood my point of view and encouraged me in her way. What could I ask from God other than that? An understanding girlfriend? For that you have to ask her first, Shiv.

“Thank you for understanding me, Ananya. Well, we had enough serious talk let’s come to the point now. So, Miss Ananya Singh, will you be my girlfriend?” I got down on my knee and hold her right hand. Ananya, well she is covering her mouth by her left hand. Yeah, she is shocked. She didn’t expect this, I think. Even I wasn’t thinking to do this but don’t know from where I got this idea. Girls like it right? I mean they want this type of proposal, right? Oh god! Why she isn’t replying anything? Her eyes are becoming moist. Oh God! She is crying. Shit! Shiv. You made her cry. What am I going to do now? Then she nodded and a smile appears in her lips. She said yes or what?

“Ananya, it’s a yes or no? I can’t get it.” I’m still on my knee. And my heart is beating fast to hear her answer from her mouth.

“Yes.” Did she say yes?

“What?” I just want to confirm it again. Don’t get me wrong.

“It’s a yes. I would love to be your girlfriend, Captain.” Ufff! Her smile. I get up but still holding her hands. A tear drop is rolling down her cheek.

“Why are you crying? Are you not happy?” seeing her crying makes me freak.

“It’s a happy tear.” I grab her shoulder and pull her towards me and hug her. Even she said that it’s a happy tear but I’m not convince. I just want her to feel comfort. By hugging her, I don’t know how she will take it but for me I want to know her that I’m always there for her. I pecked on her forehead.

“I love you, Ananya.”

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Ananya’s pov:

Happy? Actually, to say I’m happy would be an understatement. I am more than happy. I can’t dance now because we are in the car, going back from our first date. I’m smiling like a fool. His words made my heart fluttered. He went on his knees and ask me to be his girlfriend, I really didn’t expect that. I mean, sharing his thoughts were enough for me. I got all answers which I wanted to ask. And about the forehead kiss…well it was undeniably warm and comforting.

“I forgot to ask you, when did you realise? I mean when did you change your mind regarding this?” I asked him. I’m curious to know.

“Uhm…Actually, mom. It’s mom, who made me realise that I have to forget the past and think about the present.” He replied.

“Okay. It’s good that you shared it with your mom.” I really appreciate it.

“Firstly, she thought that something happened to you.” He smiled saying that “By the way, she was asking about you. How have you been doing?”

“Tell her I’m doing fine.” Wait! What just he said? His mom is asking about me.

“Can you repeat it, what you’ve just said” there is something, I can say that.

“Don’t freak out Ananya, she knows everything. Sorry, I couldn’t hide it from her because she is the only family, I’ve.” He assured me.

“It’s ok.” I don’t know what to say other than that. I mean, it’s fine that she knows about us but I’m feeling shy and a part of me is excited that he told his mom and I’m scared also.

We have reached our PG about 2 minutes ago. But we are still in the car, without speaking a word. Frankly speaking, I don’t want to end this night. I want to freeze these moments and hold it for my whole life. It’s getting late, I have to entered the PG before they close the gate.

“Umm, I have to go.” I broke the silence.

“Okay, bye then.” He said to me and get off from the car and come to my side and open the car door for me with a smile.

“Bye. Good night, Shiv.” I wished him.

“Good night” I turned and steps towards the gate.

“Ananya! Wait.” Shiv called me. I turned back and went near him.

“What happen?” He opened the back door of the car.

“This is for you. I forgot to give these to you earlier, I was in stress about how to tell you and how you would take it.” He is holding a bunch of red roses. Oh my God! I love flowers but I have to admit it that roses are my weakness. I take it immediately and thanked him with a big smile.

“Once again, good night and thank you for today.” I said to him. It was a great day indeed.

“I will surely have a good night sleep because you will be there in my dream.” He said this with a mischievous smile. Back to usual self, I see. I lowered my lashes because of shyness and my cheeks start to burn. It’s my turn now. I smirked at him and went near him decreasing the distance between us. He is in puzzle, I guess. Wait for it, Shiv.

“Bye and don’t dare to think and dream about other girls from today. Dream only about me. I love you, captain.” I whispered near his ear and left hurriedly without waiting for his reply. Yeah, leaving him in utter shock.

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