Mila's phone vibrated. She stood up and walked away from Shal and received the call.
" You were crying like your husband fell down" Rosa said on the other side.
" I wasn't in my right mind, Ahhh! It's embarrassing. The whole class will tease me." Mila said grabbing her head.
" They are all saying that our class has a visual couple. How is he doing"
" He is doing better but....."
" But?"
" Nothing, hey don't spread the false rumours okay"
" What is false? It was too obvious that you two slept together"
" Sle...slept?" Mila said bewildered, " It's not like that."
" Not gonna believe your lies. But I am truly curious how good he is to make you cry like that" Rosa said in a cheesy tone.
" Can you stop thinking dirty things. I'm hanging if you don't have anything to say "
" Wait! Wait! Wait! I need your notes and you forgot your bag . What should I do about it?"
" You can keep it. I will take it tomorrow. You can take notes too"
" Okay. See you later. Have a good time with your sexy boyfriend" Rosa said and hung up.
" That crazy woman" Mila said looking at her phone. She turned around. Shal was already awake.
She settled down, " are you feeling better. Should I call the driver, he is sitting outside."
" Mmm" Shal said with no expressions. He looked tired.
Shal slid into the passenger seat and Mila followed him from the other side. Shal looked at her with a questioning gaze.
" Just wanted to make sure you get home safely" she said timidly.
" Let's go" Shal said to his driver. " What if I can't control my emotions" he thought looking out of the window.
Car stopped in front of Shal apartment.
" Drop her at her house" Shal instructed.
" Doctor said you are weak. Can I cook something for you before I leave" Mila said quickly getting out of car.
" But.... "
" I will check on refrigerator too . Last time I wasn't able to do so."
Shal walked inside silently and she followed him.
" Where is the kitchen?" Mila asked as they entered the living room.
" Mila! You don't really need to do this"
" But I want to, I want to do this. I want to do a lot for you . But I can't help you with anything. At least let me do this." Her emotions were evident by her face and voice.
Shal stood there looking at her curiously.
" Where is the kitchen" she insisted.
"This way" Shal said guiding her.
Shal came back to his room leaving her in the kitchen. She opened the fridge that was filled with things to eat.
" There is everything. Why he doesn't eat properly?" She mumbled picking up meat and vegetables for cooking.
While she was cooking, Shal came to observe her in the kitchen. She was grinding garlic.
" Do you like me ?" He asked looking at her from behind.
She stopped at his question and turned around, " I do "
" Are you sure it's not guilt?"
" No , it's not"
" How do you know that. It's possible that you are confused by your feelings"
" Because I liked you since a long time ago. My feelings are not new. I liked you since we entered this institute."
Shal was shocked at her confession.
" I wanted to get closer to you but you never saw me even when I was standing in front of you. I truly like you. A lot."
" Aren't you scared of me?" He asked, " I forced you into kissing me."
" At first I was. I thought you was a bad guy. Thats why I avoided you. And that's what led me to accept Martin feelings . I did this just to avoid you because I was scared of you. But when you got hurt, I was dying inside. I felt that actually I can give everything to you even if it's my body. I just wanted you to be safe."
Her genuine words sparked Shal feelings. He wanted to walk to her and hug her tightly but he held himself back. To avoid doing this he turned around to go away.
" What about you?" Mila question stopped him.
He turned around, " I don't know yet. I think it's physical attraction. Maybe it's because you are beautiful." He didn't wanted to be fake at this point.
" It's okay, we can try going out. Then you will be able to confirm your feelings"
" I don't want you to do anything for my sake"
" It's not for you" She said walking towards him, " It's for myself. I want to stay closer to you. Close enough to share everything with you" She stood in front of him looking into his eyes.
Shal stood still trying to control himself. He could feel the tension.
" Shal! Can I kiss you?"
" Mmm?" He mumbled.
" Never mind I should take revenge on you"
She held his hand and kissed his lips. He felt her lips brush against his. The warmth of her lips grew his temptation taking control over him. Her gentle lips lit a fire inside him giving him a desire to go forward.
He wrapped his arm around her shoulders pressing his fingers against her neck and wrapped his lips around hers. She slid her hand into his hairs as he kissed her passionately. The gentle brush of his lips against her made her breathless. She held onto him tightly as their feelings grew stronger.
He stopped for a while looking at her beautiful face.
" It's okay if you want to go further" She whispered looking into his eyes.
" Can I?"
" Yes"
" But I can't control myself. Is that okay to break all limits?"
" Should I help you break them up" She said holding his hand taking him to sofa that was placed in the living room. She settled on sofa and pulled him on her . She settled her head on sofa and wrapped her hand around his waist.
He slipped his fingers on her lips, " how about going to bed?"
"Mmm"
He held her into his arms and headed to his room. He placed her on bed and started to remove his dress. He gently touched her waist and her fingers slowly walked to her neck.
" Why are you so beautiful?"
She looked into his fierce gaze. She held herself up on her elbow in desire to be closer to him. He brought his face closer to her and kissed her pushing her down holding her hands in his hands.
He slid his hand behind her waist that gave her shiver through her spine. Both gasped as their skins touched each other.
He rose up and pulled her shirt. He kissed her forehead before kissing on her lips again.
It was still daytime and Mila had a lot of time before returning to home. Her head was lying on his legs and he was staring at her beautiful face.
" I didn't cook anything for you"
" But I ate you deliciously" he whispered.
She sat up and burried her face in his chest out of shyness. He folded his arms around her.
" Mila!"
" Mmm?"
" Can't you stay with me forever"
" I have to go home"
" Not like this. I mean staying by my side"
She looked up at his face, " you want me to stay beside you, when you are not even sure about your feelings"
" I think I love you and I don't want you to leave"
" You think?"
" I have reasons for doubting my feelings"
" For example"
" Thats a secret " he said kissing at her forehead.
Instead of getting angry she supported him.
" You can tell me all your secrets whenever you want. I'm willing to wait. I will be here by your side even if you don't love me like I do"
He hugged her tightly and took a deep breath.
Mila was going home.
" What about refrigerator?"
I will tell my parents about it.
" Give me your address. I will ship it to your house"
" Then wait a moment" she took out paper and pen from his bag and wrote down her address. " Here " she said handing it to him.
" I don't want you to go home" he said holding her face in his hands.
She gently removed his hands , " See you tomorrow"
She was about to go out then she ran back. As she came closer to Shal who was looking at her.
" So are we dating?" she asked with a smile of excitement.
He gave a peck on her lips and said, " yes"
She ran outside waving her hand on him. He couldn't stop smiling at that.
" She is so cute"
He turned around and Mila was standing there smiling at him. He looked at the door then looked back.
He quickly walked to his bag and took out pills. She held his hand and said, " What are you doing? Are you not happy to see me here?"
" You are not Mila"
" I'm Mila just look at me. Perfect and beautiful" she said getting near to him.