Third person point of view
After a while, Aravind went to the room and saw Dev sitting on the bed. He looked a little dazed. Aravind sat beside him and waved his hand in front of Dev's face. Dev blinked and turned to Aravind. He didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point. " I think mavayya found out about us ".
Aravind froze. From the moment they came here, they were careful about their behavior. They didn't do anything that would give a clue. He couldn't help thinking about everything but was still clueless. " How ? " " I think he saw us when we were asleep ". Aravind's mouth hung open in bewilderment. Habits were really scary.
" Then... what will happen ? " Dev shrugged. " I don't think he will tell my parents. He is not the type to gossip or do things like that. And he didn't look like he had a bad reaction to it. So I will talk to him at night. Let's see ". Aravind nodded. They spent the afternoon looking around the house and in the evening Aravind took Dev to the backyard telling him about all that he learnt.
It soon turned dark and they took bath one after the other. Krishna was also back. They had a silent dinner. The both of them went to their room and Aravind looked nervous. Dev put his hand around Aravind. " Like I said, it will be fine. Don't worry. I will talk to him and be back. If it gets late, you should sleep ".
Aravind nodded even though he definitely will not be able to sleep. Dev went to find Krishna in the room which was Krishna's unofficial office room. He knocked on the door and peeked in. Krishna was sitting on the sofa with his laptop on the small table in front of him. He lifted his head when he heard the knock.
" Come in ". Dev walked in and Krishna showed the chair with his chin. " Sit down ". Dev went and sat down opposite him. He noticed the glass and knew it was whiskey. " Your taste never changed ". He couldn't help commenting. Krishna laughed. " Want some ? " Dev shook his head. " Alright ". Dev rubbed his hands on his thighs.
" I will get to the point. I love Aravind. We know each other for a really long time now and we both want to be together. I hope you will understand ". Krishna smiled. " I understand ". Dev felt relieved. " The word won't go out, but since the servants might be going around, keep your hands to yourself a little ".
Dev scratched his head and nodded. Krishna chuckled. " Are you... fine with this ? " Dev asked tentatively. Krishna shrugged. " What is there to not be fine about ? " Dev shrugged. " I mean... we are both of the same gender... and you know all of that ". Krishna picked up his glass and took a big gulp. " I don't think that way ". He looked up at Dev.
Dev could see that Krishna's eyes held more depth. " There is nothing wrong with love ". Krishna said and drank again. Dev wondered if something actually happened. He waited for Krishna to continue speaking. " Love is love regardless anything... right ? " Krishna asked and smiled. Dev nodded. " Did you also... like someone ? " Krishna smiled.
" Life doesn't give everyone a chance to keep their loved ones by their side. You should cherish it while it lasts. It is not going to be easy, but now in this kind of society, it is something you can ask for. So I hope you guys will stay together for a long time. It is for any couple but you guys would have it tougher. But remember, you should fight the problem together, not with each other ".
Dev nodded. Krishna smiled and finished his glass. He got up to pour some more. " Who was he ? " Dev asked and turned to look at Krishna. Krishna's hand paused. He put the glass and bottle down. He was just silent for a few seconds. " It is all in the past ". Dev wanted to ask for more but he stopped himself.
Krishna poured some and sat back down. " Don't drink too much ". Dev couldn't help saying and Krishna chuckled. " Fine ". They just sat in silence for a few seconds. " You should go to your room. He might be nervous wondering if something happened ". Krishna said and Dev nodded. He got up to leave.
" Thanks mavayya ". Krishna laughed. Dev smiled and went to the room. He saw Aravind sitting on the bed and looking nervous. He went and sat beside him. " What happened ? " Dev smiled. " Everything went fine ". Aravind let out a huge sigh. Dev told Aravind about how their talk went. Aravind also did not see that coming and was surprised.
" I want to find out who it is ". Dev rubbed his chin. " It is his private life ". Aravind said and Dev let out a sigh. He put his hands around Aravind and leaned against him. " Right ". He said in a small voice. They chatted for a while and fell asleep.
-MG