Rain drops drizzling down soaking the earth, flowers and leaves taking a shower in it, birds chirping melodiously..the whole atmosphere seemed calm, quiet and cosy.

Jwala cuddled her pillow and slept with a smile etched on her face. She always loved rain and the mornings. She never wanted to get up from the bed.

Her alarm rang, time showing 5 AM. She groaned and dismissed it. She slept for some more time

After half an hour, her eyes opened and looked at phone to see it was 5.30 AM already. Jwala face palmed herself.

Just before when it looked it was 5...now its 5.30. It felt like a second only.

She pouted and got outside the bed, went to the washroom and did her morning activities.

Jwala did a light yoga exercise which calmed her mind.

She went down and saw the whole house quiet.

"Where is amma ? She didn't wake up yet. It's too comfortable to sleep in rain. Must be sleeping"

She smiled and went to the kitchen for preparing tea for both, making her long hair into a bun.

The aroma of the tea and rain outside, what else seemed perfect that very moment ?!

Taking in the smell of tea, Jwala smiled and poured into two cups.

She went to the room to inform Ramya about tea, but she felt her bed empty. Jwala frowned, but sighed when she heard water sound from the washroom.

Jwala came back to see it all dark in the living room.

She went to switch the lights on but frowned hearing some noise. She saw the main door slightly opened too.

Jwala adjusted her vision and frowned seeing a dark figure. Her heartbeat quickened. She could not see the face.

Unknowingly she took two more steps quickening her breath.

"Ahhhh..."

Jwala screamed when she felt two strong arms wrapping around her waist from behind, and she found one of that palm shutting her mouth.

She bit the palm with all her strength..

"Ouchh!!! ..Amma...its me....."

She quickly traced the switchboard and switched the lights on.

He frowned seeing a girl dressed in pyjamas and shirt, hair all down her shoulders due to the commotion and sweatdrops on her forehead with a frown mixed out of tension and anger at the interruption.

Little bit of her waist peeked out when the incident happened. She saw him looking there and suddenly pulled down her shirt.

Flirt. She mumbled in her mind.

"Who are you ? Where is my mother ? He broke the silence"

"What happened, dear?" Ramya came running hearing the commotion.

Soon she saw them standing face to face 3 feet apart.

"Vihuu... ?" Ramya's frown turned into a suprise and hugged him in her embrace.

"Surprise ..amma.."

He chuckled hugging her back while looking at Jwala. She looked down on the floor.

"Why didn't you tell me that you'd come today ? Too bad"

"I thought to suprise my darling. Actually it was unexpected for me too. Meeting ended early, so i booked the next flight and came here"

She smacked his shoulder smiling.

"By the way, i forgot to introduce. This is Jwala. She was here with me since 2 days"

Ramya said smiling and wrapping her arms around her shoulder.

Jwala...? Is this her? I thought she was someone of amma's age or something. But she is young.

"Hai.." she greeted with no emotions due to the incident happened just before.

"Hmm...hi.." he too said with a poker face.

"Come now..." Ramya dragged him to the dining table.

"Have this tea"

She handed over the tea which Jwala had made for Ramya.

He took the cup without looking at her and sipped it. He felt heaven on his tongue.

So tasty..did she actually make this ? Yeah whatever.

"Jwala ..you too have tea"

"No amma.. you have this..I'll make one for me later" She smiled politely.

He literally spat the tea when she heard her calling his mother by "amma"

What is happening here without your knowledge, Vihaan ?

"You too carry on, amma. I'll freshen up"

"Okay. Come soon"

She smiled and went.

Once out of sight, Vihaan started.

"Amma? What's that ?"

"What is what , vihu ?"

"She calling you amma, making tea and all. Who gave her permission to call my mother as her own amma ??"

"I gave. She is such a nice girl..you dont know"

"Offo. You believe everyone blindly. I dont want you to fall in her trap, amma !"

"What trap vihu ? She is no one like that. I've never seen a sweet girl like her"

He rolled his eyes. They talked about everything happened at home and his workplace too.

"Now you go and freshen up vihu. I'll prepare breakfast meanwhile"

"Alright, amma"

Jwala kept thinking about the event that took place just before.

What nonsense did he do ? He scared me to death in the morning itself. Surprise it seems.. Do people surprise like this? Had it been amma, she would also have been scared.
But he is so strong...

Ugh.. he spoiled my day!

She scoffed and bathed.

He took his bag and started walking to his room, he stopped when he saw her wiping hair dressed up in a skirt and top with her back turned towards him, her perfect curves accentuating in the dress. He seemed lost for few seconds.

Are you checking her out ? No way.

Vihaan went to his room chiding away his thoughts and took a long shower after the journey.

Meanwhile after prayer, Jwala was preparing the vegetable curry and Ramya made some puri which was one of Vihaan's favourites.

"Amma, curry is ready"

She smiled and fried remaining puri.

"I'll call Vihu and come"

Ramya went to call her son and when she returned Jwala had arranged everything on the table neatly.

After 2 minutes Vihaan too reached to the dining area, washing his hands.

He frowned seeing her taking over his home and moreover his mother. He didnt like it.

"Amma you sit I'll serve"

"No. You sit and I'll serve"

Before she could protest, she was forcefully made to sit beside Vihaan. Jwala was shocked sitting beside him, she maintained her composure and focused at the plate only.

Vihaan smirked seeing her and moved his plate little bit away from her.

Ramya served the kids and herself too.

"Arey start eating no"

Vihaan took a morsel of food loading it with the curry, he ate it and moaned softly, the flavours of the curry waking up his unknown senses. He loved it.

"Amma..it's not the curry you usually make..?"

He interrogated.

"Yes Vihu..because its prepared by Jwala and not me"

"Ohhh...."

"Is it good, Vihu ?"

"Hmm.. its fine"

He said seriously and resumed eating.

Ramya smiled.

Jwala silently ate hearing the conversation. She didn't want to poke her head into their family matters.

Vihaan enjoyed the food though he didn't talk much, while she nervously ate sitting beside him.

"Jwala... eat more ma.. you finished so soon"

"Im full, amma" She smiled a bit.

He looked at her emotionless for a brief moment and continued eating.

Vihaan got up, after washing his hands, he went straight to his room..

While Jwala and Ramya helped each other to put the dishes in the kitchen and have a light chat between washing the plates.

"Amma...now that your son has come, I'll go back to my home"

"Jwala..whats the hurry? You see its raining still. You go in evening only"

"Ayyo...no amma..that would be too late"

"But anyways you were staying with me today if vihu had not come"

"Ummm.. but.."

"Let's have tea in the evening and I'll ask Vihu to drop you at home"

"Nooo.. uh.. no.. i mean i can go by myself. I can call a cab. What is the need to disturb him amma ?"

"Disturbance ? He wont deny when i ask. Its not any disturbance for him"

Ayyo...im trapped... i dont wanna go with him. How will amma understand ?

"Or I'll call my nanna here .. hihi..."

"Why troubling him, dear ? You calm down.
Let's discuss about college and upcoming activities"

"Ummm...okay.."

Vihaan's pov

Ouww...what a bite it was ! My hands... she is a dracula.

He frowned looking at his hand where she bit.

But that curry and tea was amazing.

And the girl too..his heart said.

What ?? No way. Cant believe girls these days. They are honey traps and are behind money.

She is no different.

Do you still remember about one so called girlfriend i had back at college..? 2 years i wasted with her..when i found out she was dating someone else behind my back. All she wanted was my money.

He clenched his teeth thinking about the past.

"Vihuu... are you busy ?"

His thoughts were interrupted by Ramya.

"No amma, come in"

Jwala stood outside the room.

"Come in Jwala"

Ramya dragged her by her hand inside before she could protest.

He eyed her.

"Sit, amma. Is there anything you wanna talk to me ?"

"Yes vihu..since you came back, Jwala wants to return back to her home. Will you drop her in the evening ?"

"Why evening, amma ? I can drop her now"

And get rid of her. He thought..

"Why so ? I want to talk some important matters to her about the college"

"Ohhh... okay. Carry on"

He continued typing in his laptop.

"Come Jwala... lets go" Ramya smiled.

She looked at him briefly for a second and went with his mother.

He took eyes off his laptop to watch her go while smirking.

She looks really good in that skirt and top right ?

Yeah... what ? No. For me, my amma is the best.

Jwala's pov

I've to go with that man. What to do ?! Huff..

His room is so spacious. It looks great, the decor is too good. He has a great taste in selecting these to be honest .

On top of that his attitude ?! Huh ? Whom do he thinks he is ?

Jwala.. what are you thinking, dear ? lets plan about the college day.

Ohh..okay.. she stopped thinking about him.
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Lunch was great. Vihaan had a scrumptious meal.

Vihaan's pov

The fish fry was yum. She is a great cook though. Ms attitude doesnt even spare a glance at me.

You were too occupied with your meals.

Shut up. I have full concentration while eating food.
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It was evening, Jwala got ready in a simple churidhar and completed her look with a small red bindi.

Amazing, as usual. Her heart said. She smiled looking at the mirror.

Ramya packed her some plants and sweets too.

It was raining still.

"Vihu, are you ready ?" She knocked the door.

"2 minutes amma"

He got ready wearing a casual shirt and pant.

"Ready, amma. You didnt get ready ?"

"Why would i get ready ? You would send her home"

"What ???!!! Me ? Alone ?"

" What what ? She is a human. Wont harm you. Are you scared to go with her ?"

Humans harm more than animals. He thought.

"Uh... not that. I'll go. Whats that ?"

"Oh these are some plants from our garden. She liked it. And some sweets"

"Amma, you gave flowers from my garden ? Did you ask my permission ?"

"You are crazy, Vihu. You are behaving frantically ever since she came here. She is a good girl. I only asked her about plants. She denied. But im sure she would take care of them"

One day you will give this home also to her this way. He mumbled.

"Said something ?"

"Nothing darling. Where is she now ? I have so much works remaining and..."

She came there that moment. He blinked his eyes twice seeing the angelic figure infront of him.

Checking out..hmm ??

Will stuff a boiled banana in your mouth. Shut up heart.

"Wow.. you look beautiful, Jwala. Everything suits you well. Did you take the saree ?"

"Yes amma.." she smiled sweetly.

Vihaan walked to the living room taking his car keys. She looked at him going.

"These are some plants for you"

"It wasnt needed, amma"

"It is"

She pouted.

"I totally enjoyed your company at home. You should come here often and is always welcome"

Jwala nodded smiling.

"Mutual feelings, amma"

"Its already 5.30"

Vihaan shouted impatiently from the living room.

"Coming ra. This boy"

"Lets meet at college. He wont let us talk also"

Ramya scoffed.

Jwala took her blessings and walked to the living room to see him tapping his feet impatiently while checking his phone.

"Drive carefully, Vihu"

"Okay amma. You dont worry. Close the door and go inside"

"I will"

He started the car. She sat nervously on the front seat.

"Bye Jwala..."

Ramya shouted as it was raining.

"Bye amma" Jwala waved at her.

Vihaan started the car.

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