Teja POV:-
After telling them about Vihaan, I went to my room to take a rest as I was feeling a little tired today.
I woke up after hearing my alarm. I saw the time which showed 6 pm.
I went to my washroom and washed my face.
I came into my room to see Arjun standing near the door, and he gave me his enthusiastic smile.
" Di, today I will decide your dress, and you will not stop me. " He ordered me, and I nodded with a frustrated sigh.
" Sometimes, I think you became a big brother of mine, forgetting the fact I am your big sister. " I stated, and he laughed and entered my wardrobe.
" Yes, because I am your lovely little brother whom you love very much. " He replied, and I entered in my wardrobe to see which one is he going to choose tonight.
When I entered, I saw Arjun, which messed my wardrobe.
My clothes are here and there, which I hate the most.
" Arjun Williams, what the hell???? You made my whole wardrobe messy. Now you will be the one who arranged everything to its place, or you will face my wrath, do you get that? " I roared.
" Oh, di, stop being an OCD person. I know you don't have OCD, but you arrange everything and make your room neat and clean. Don't worry. I will take care of everything after you go for your dinner date. For now, don't yell at me and let me focus on my first task.
I want to make you a beautiful lady. " Arjun said, and my heart warmed by his words.
I know he loves me, but there is my first time. When someone cares and loves me this much.
After maa, no one ever cares this much about me.
I know mom and dad loved me, but I was never able to spend that much time that they never got the chance to do such things like this.
Bubbly was little and busy most of the time.
Tanish, wait! Why am I thinking about him after three years?
No, Teja. You can think about him.
He is a monster and a black chapter of your life.
You needed to close this black chapter of your life.
" Found it! " I came out of my thoughts when I heard Akaash's excited voice.
He came near me and showed me a red backless full gown, and my face turned pale.
I looked at him with shock, and he looked at me with confusion.
This dress is indeed beautiful, but I can't wear it.
" Arjun, you know I can't wear a backless and strapless dress because of... whip marks. " I explained, and he facepalmed himself.
" I am so sorry, di. I forgot about it. Wait a minute. " Arjun apologized, and before I could say to him anything, he left and came back with a black gown.
It's a red solid fit and flare gown and diamonds embedded on the neckline, which gives the gown a royal look.
I liked the gown immediately, and I took the gown from Arjun and hugged him.
" This gown is beautiful, Arjun. " I said with a smile which he returned.
" I am glad you like my choice. Now go and get dressed. Di, you need to rock and roll today. " Arjun said enthusiastically, and I chuckled.
" Sure! " I said and went to my bathroom.
I changed my dress and came into my room.
I sat on the dresser chair and did my makeup.
I used blood-red lipstick and let my hair free for today.
After I got ready, I stood and took my black purse and my phone.
I roamed into my room to see Arjun, but I didn't see him anywhere.
I realized he must leave when I went to the bathroom to change my clothes.
I went downstairs when I heard gasps.
I turned towards my family, who looked at me with shock.
After all, I never got ready in front of them in these three years, so they must be shocked to see me ready today.
Everyone came near me and looked at me with adored expressions, and a smile formed on their lips.
" As expected, you looked beautiful, di. But I never expected that you could look this beautiful. " Arjun said, and I smiled at him.
" Thank you, Arjun. You were the one who chose this dress for me. " I said honestly.
" You are looking so beautiful, dear. God, I am so happy to see you like this. " Mom said and happy tears in her eyes.
I hugged her and said with a smile, " Thank you, mom! "
I turned towards Mr. Albert, who looked at me with a proud smile, " I am happy to see you changing and started to live your life, my dear. I wish you will live your life with his happy face of yours. " Mr. Albert said sincerely while looking at me with a smiley face.
I realized that indeed I am started to change.
I am not like those three years I spent here.
I only smiled and laughed in front of the children and Arjun.
But I smiled and laughed in front of everyone.
Can I really move on in my life?
I don't know, but if these changes in me are a sign that I can move on in my life, then it's good.
" Di, down to earth. I don't understand why do you lose in your lala world. You will be late for your dinner date. Now go and enjoy. " Arjun said and chuckled in the end.
I slapped his arm playfully and left towards the restaurant in my car.
I stopped my car at the entrance and gave the keys to the valet.
I thanked him and entered inside.
Soon, a female waitress came near me and asked respectfully, " Do you have any reservations, mam? "
Her eyes looked at me with adoration, and I smiled at her.
" Yes, it's under Dr. Lily Smith. " I replied, and she looked at me with shock.
" Are you? " I cut her off and gestured him to stop her sentence in between.
" Don't tell this to anyone. It's a secret. " I whispered, and she nodded happily.
" Sure, mam. But, can I ask for the autograph? I am a big fan of yours. " She requested, and I nodded.
She handed me her notepad and pen. I sighed my both signature.
Yes, I signed my both names, Teja Narayan and Lily Smith.
She looked at it and gasped.
She looked at me with shock but suddenly controlled herself.
" This way, mam. " She said respectfully and professionally, and I followed her.
I saw everyone look at me with adoration or jealousy.
I saw Akaash sitting on one of my reserved chairs.
I booked a private area on the terrace. So, we can talk freely.
He stood up and looked at me with a smile and love in his eyes.
He was admiring me with his eyes, and I blushed at his gaze intensity.
That waitress pulled the chair for me, and I thanked her.
She asked for a minute and left.
" You are looking beautiful, Lily. " Akaash commented, and I blushed.
" Thank you! You are looking handsome. " I replied shyly.
I took the glass of water and gulped the water.
" Teja, I am so happy that you decided to give me a chance and planned this date for us. " Akaash said happily.
" Akaash, I didn't give you any chance yet. I decided on this dinner. So I can talk to you and decide what I want. " I replied calmly.
His smile dulled a bit, but his eyes said that he understood me and agreed with me.
" Okay, no problem. I think we should eat first then we can talk later. What do you think? " Akaash asked, and I nodded.
Soon, that waitress came and said, " Hello sir and mam! I am Sandra, your waitress of this evening. Here is your menu. Please, look at it and tell me what do you like to order? "
She gave me the menu cards.
We looked at it, and Akaash ordered BISTECCA TOMAHAWK GRIGLIATA CON VEGETALI(Steak) for himself and MINESTRONE DI VERDURE DI STAGIONE CON PESTO(Mix Veg Soup) for myself.
She left after 10 minutes. She came back with our order.
We ate our food quietly and when we are done.
I looked at him with nervousness.
" Akaash, first of all, I want to tell you about one decision of mine. " I said, and he looked at me seriously.
" I planned to adopt a baby. " I confessed, and I looked at him, who looked relieved.
" Plan to adopt a baby? Who is that baby, Lily? " Akaash asked.
I told him everything about Vihaan and showed him Vihaan's pictures.
When I was done he held my hand, and I stiffened at his touch, but soon I calmed myself.
" Lily, I am happy you found a baby. I will take care of him and you if you are worried about that. I will be happy to become that child's father. " He said with sincerity, and I smiled.
" But, Akaash, you know very well. I am broken. I am tainted. Are you sure you want to marry this broken girl who can't give you anything? " I explained and asked.
He leaned on the table and looked at me with a gaze I couldn't able to define.
" Teja, who said you are broken. I am not seeing you broken anywhere. This lady sitting in front of me is strong who fought for herself throughout her life. This lady is never accepted her defeat even after suffering this much. She became a pillar for her family and bore everything, but didn't let anything to her family.
Yes, she was forced, abused, and brayed by some people. But she still fought with them till now.
Teja, I don't need anything from you except a chance. I will never force you into anything you don't want to do.
For me, you are a fight.
You are innocent.
You are brave.
You are a powerful woman who made the whole world bow in front of her.
I am proud of you.
I just want to be with you like a supporter who supports you in everything.
I want to be your partner who will always be there for you as your equal.
I want to be your friend with whom you can share everything without any hesitation.
I want to become a father of that baby who will complete me with you.
Teja, I don't care if I will not have a baby with you in the future.
What matters to me is you. I want you as my wife.
I want to love you. I want to care for you. I want to pamper you with so much love. I want to be loyal to you. I want to understand you.
Teja, I love you. Please give me a chance. " Akaash expressed his feeling to me, and tears formed in my eyes.
I never knew he loved me this much.
But, the question is, am I ready for this relationship?
I looked at him and decided my decision.
Hello guys,
I hope you liked this chapter.
What do you think Teja decided?
Will Teja give a chance to Akaash or reject him?
Let's see what happens in the next chapter.
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