"No!." He whined holding on to me.

I moved aside but he held me from back. Now frustrated with his stubbornness I lifted my knee to kick him. As soon as he saw it,  reflexes acted fast and pushed me away.

"You are going to kick me!." He shouted. Of course I can't! He so small. But my intrusive thoughts won this time. Yug hurried back to complain to Dr Amogh who is watching us from the kitchen. Aunty left to meet some relatives while we were asked to look after Yug who decided to bunk his school.

"Why didn't you exactly go to school?." I asked to which he just shrugged complaining loudly to his brother. Dr Amogh held his collar and lifted him up. Making him forcefully wear his school uniform, he informed me about dropping his brother at school. I couldn't process what just happened. After 20 minutes, I found Amogh parking his scooty.

"He's faking it. Let's go out now shall we?." He asked sweetly adjusting my hair. I had no words to say. Should I believe him? See this as his real nature?

"You seem doubtful." He stated. I took few steps back not looking at him. This sure is taking lot of toll on me. The person who ignored me for years has suddenly started showing concern like he should.

"This change in you,  it's very difficult for me to adjust. Yes, we kissed, hugged, slept together, behaved cordial with eachother but this is something i have never seen over past few years. I agree you were open about accepting us since one year but still..." I trailed leaning against the wall. I could see his hands tightening hard. He walked towards me but maintained distance.

"I am sorry for taking that decision, I am sorry for ignoring you so much that the love I have for you couldn't be seen. I am sorry that I started realizing about your presence only recently when I should have given priority much before. I am sorry Anagha, for falling in love with you slowly and not realizing,  I need to confess it on time to maintain this relationship." He spoke making my eyes go wide. I hesitated to comment anything as I felt he would feel insulted. I don't mind him showing this concern towards me, what makes me uncomfortable is his way of showing affection and care which I never experienced. Maybe I need time to accept him not other way around?

"So please let me love you, I don't expect anything from you." He said holding my hands. I nodded my head as yes. If a person is trying so hard to be with you,  I don't think I have rights to stop his efforts. Let's see where this goes? We were silent the whole ride, holding hands seemed like a task now when last night we kissed, cuddled, laughed over silly things! After an hour of driving he held my palm in his making me change gear everytime. I rubbed his hand with my thumb trying to soothe the tension. He smiled, switched on radio. Although he's not good with these kind of things, I am amazed how dedicating he's always been trying to prove whatever he's doing has got a reason and he is actually not disinterested in our relationship.

"Breakfast?." He asked slowing down the car. I smiled to which he flicked my nose. Sometimes, I feel I can be childish with him. We both sat on our bonnet munching on to street food looking at beautiful hills. Surprisingly, we did not speak much unless it's to express what we wanted to eat.

Does this count as stable relationship?

"You know, people at hospital are planning to propose to you. " He finally broke our vow of silence.

"Really? All these people see is benefits to marry me. Can you imagine?." I laughed off. His expression became serious as he leaned towards me.

"No I don't. I am not interested to imagine anyone doing anything with you which  Dr Anagha should strictly be doing with me only. " He spoke causing goosebumps erupt all over by body. Dr Amogh wiped left over food crumps around my lips.

What more can I say now?

"You better stay away from them if not i don't know what will I do." Amogh warned.

"Sir..I don't encourage-" I started.

"What did you call me???." He suddenly trapped me between door and him.

"Dr Amogh, what I meant is. I would never agree to such proposals. I am one man woman unlike you. " I trailed which made his brows furrow.

"What no! I never encountered nor agreed to anyone. " He backed off.

"So now we both need to clear our names? Don't you think it's bit awkward? We lived our lives the way we wanted so far, I won't surprised if you showed interest in someone or liked their approach." I said getting inside his car. He stood there looking at me for few minutes. Love can be hard. Very hard in case of Dr Amogh.

He silently drove his car not saying a word. We stopped in between to take pictures, sit in the lap of mountains and breathe the fresh air. As darkness consumed, we had to drive back home. Not a word was said by either of us. It's like the moment we open our mouth, things go weird but this silence is comforting.

"I like it that am your one man. " He started looking at me with a small smile.

"You should know what am into is sacred for me too. I don't talk or show it but whatever I have done is only for you Anagha." He spoke. Dead Butterfiles in my tummy suddenly got revived with his words. I blushed looking away. No matter how many times I question his behavior towards me, he patiently makes sure to pacify me down with his small confessions.

"I will leave for my home. It's still 6 in the evening. " I said standing near his car. He looked sad but did not say anything.

"I can't ask you to stay here but don't expect me to agree with your decision. Won't drop as I can't come back leaving you behind. " He spoke interwining our fingers.

Don't act like a fool!

Don't act like a fool!

"Well you left me before, by the way I will have to go back tomorrow atleast right? My graduation ceremony is on Saturday." I opened my stupid mouth. What's the point of giving him a chance when I keep on poking like this?

"You are staying here. " Dr Amogh spoke dragging me with him. I smiled at his mom who gave me a wink as he dragged me into his room's balcony. Setting up two chairs he sat down holding my hand in his.

"I will not ask permission to hold your hand and kiss you during special occasions." He stated looking ahead.

"Well, you never took permission for anything." I said.

"I don't need to, since you are not comfortable with these gestures I will take it slow." He spoke looking at me.

"I never complained about your so called gestures. You never caught the essence of how to balance your relationship, that's what i am uncomfortable with." I said taking my hand back. Sunset looked beautiful, violetish orange hue spread across the sky making his face glow. Dr Amogh was lost in thoughts,  his expressions showed he's living in some past moments. A single glance towards me and he smiled widely as if whatever happened before has gone by and what's infront of him is why he's happy.

Am I really worth his time?

Or

I feel underconfident because he never cared openly so much?

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