Elena pouted and hugged herself looking sad.When Murat saw her expression, he smiled.
"Okay,okay I will ask first," he said smiling. Now that he agreed to her, he is probably thinking about what he is supposed to ask her.
"Are you ready? "Murat asked her.
"Of course I am, but you are completely drowned, please use my scarf to dry your hair, "she said and extended her scarf. He accepted and asked her his first question while drying his hair. All the while Elena didn't even try to look away. she is looking at him amused by his handsomeness.
"What achievement are you proud of but most people consider it silly or weird," he asked her.
"Elena didn't expect him to ask such a question. She smiled when she heard that question. The question triggered her mind into thinking.
"Basketball is my favorite game. But I dunno how to play. Once I took it as a challenge when my friends teased me about not achieving at least a goal. So I stayed all day and practiced it...but I couldn't at least make a goal. So I decreased the target height and made a goal... I know it might be silly, but I was happy that at least I tried." she said remembering her past experience.
"That was cool and I will teach you how to play basketball "he offered. Elena was shocked and really touched by his offer. She is falling hard for him. "Can any person be so godly handsome, a virtuoso in gaming and not mention, too good at nature," she thought to look at him and replied.
"Really!!!" she exclaimed.
"Of course, you want me to help you? Don't you," he asked her smirking. That smirk, aww she couldn't control her blush away looked away.
" hmm "she replied nodding her head.
"Now it's your turn and I am waiting," he asked smiling.
She placed her hand on her chin, folded her legs as if she is doing yoga and turned to him and asked.
"What random stranger has had the biggest impact on you?" she asked looking serious.
"Hoo nice question," he said and started thinking about her question.
"When I was oversea's, Nixon took me to his friend's party on the night of New year. That was one of the horrible nights ever. I shouldn't have agreed to Nixon to accompany him to the party. I sat alone at some corner while Nixon is drowning himself with drinks. A guy walked to me and sat beside me. He is probably drunk. I moved away from him. But he too moved to my side. When I stood up to leave the place, he spoke."I want to spend a night with u" that stranger said looking at me. Just then Nixon arrived. "he said and looked at Elena. Now Elena broke into an uncontrollable fit after hearing to him.
" Wh..what..he.. he asked u to be his one.. one-night stand. Did he think you are a gay.?" she asked clutching her belly gasping for air. Murat gave a serious look as if asking her to stop laughing. when she saw him, she shut her mouth placing her finger on her lips. When he saw her act, he smiled, shaking his head.
"so what happened next? "she asked.
"when Nixon heard that person, he too did the same as you did now. I punched the person and left immediately. Nixon followed me along. Nixon being a gossiper, gabbed the incident to everyone. I was too embarrassed. I couldn't forget that person. Whenever I attend some gatherings they used to tease to spend one night them" he said smiling cheekily and he seemed to be reminiscing about the incident.
"That was one of the craziest things I have ever heard," she replied.
"probably" he replied.
"So, it's your turn next," she said to him.
"Who is your first crush and present one ?" he asked nonchalantly.
"It's always been one " she replied instantly. How could she say to him, that he is the one she always wanted. He is the one she ever liked. He is the one she had fallen for. He is the one, that brings unknown feelings into her just with his mere presence. He is the only one for her.
"Oh!who is that lucky person, "he asked his face void of emotions. He couldn't exactly tell that if he is hurt but somehow he felt disappointed when he heard her.
"No, I can't tell"she replied blushing. Now seeing her blush, he is downhearted. Without giving time for him to respond she immediately asked her next question.
"when does time pass fastest for you and when does it pass the slowest," she asked him.
"Time flees away when I play football. I really enjoy playing football. I feel like the whole day's stress is relieved at once" he said and now somehow he felt relaxed.
"I Know you like football but I didn't it is your way to relax, "she said to him beaming.
"Oh! You know?" he asked her.
"Ya I saw you back at our high school playing football every day. I used to stay back to spend some time in the library and I used to go by the playground. That's how I saw you playing "she said grinning.
"You didn't complete your answer yet Murat," she said giggling.
"Hmm.. when I attend the parties, that's when I feel bored and I feel like time is playing with me and it doesn't want to move on."
"That's too bad" she giggled.weather seemed to be clear and slowly vehicles are moving. Elena looked out of the window enjoying the cool weather.
"Shall we leave?Mom might be worried for us," she said turning to him.
"Ya, okay, "he said and turned on the engine. The car took off, with the melodious song playing on FM. Silence filled the car but it was pleasant. Both are in their own thoughts. They didn't expect their shopping would turn out like this. This is Elena's most beautiful day in her whole life. Somehow Murat is not at ease. He doesn't know why. But he too felt his first day at imperial is well spent, different from his regular days. They reached Elena's home within 1 hour and Murat helped her to carry the bags.
"Such a gentleman he is, how can I stop myself from falling for him hard." she thought as they walked together into her home. They were greeted by her Mom's worried look.
"Oh my god, I am sorry Elena I shouldn't have sent you. I didn't expect it to rain this heavily. Are you both okay? My bad wait, I will get some coffee for you both "Elena's mom said worried as soon as they entered.
"Mom wait .Cooldown.I am fine but Murat is drowned completely. He might catch a cold."Elena said the last sentence looking at Murat. Guilt filled her."It is solely because of me, he got wet in rain," she thought.
"Mrs.Forbes I am fine and don't worry. I need to go now. Else I will probably get sick with this wet clothes" he said smiling.
"Ya Ya go on, I won't keep you. I will send some ginger tea with Elena "she said.
"Hmm okay.I will leave now" he said and walked away out.
Elena looked at his retreating figure longingly.