Sun sank lower in the sky, the light of day draining away, giving way to the velvety dark of night, the dusky colours subdued in the fading light, the first buzz of mosquitoes and the street lights click on. the first star in the night sky appeared, and the air became cooler.
After taking a long relaxing shower Adithi get herself ready in her comfortable pyjamas. She gently wipes her wet hair in a towel and slowly drying it. She settled herself on a couch and took out her laptop to do her first assignment. Her mind still thinking about the arrogant boy who behaves so rude with her. she was in a dilemma as she doesn't know whom to blame for the morning incident.
Just then she heard a knock at her door. she walks toward the door and opens it. she found her mom back from her work.
" mom I miss you " she hugs her.
" it's just been a few hours you already start missing me? So bad! then how will you handle without me when you get married " she asked playfully.
"Mom! Stop teasing me. Come have a seat " she drags her in and shut the door.
" So tell me about your first day at College," she asked.
" urghh ! so freaking boring without you darling " Adithi said dramatically received a smack from her mother.
" Drama queen ! do you find any new friends ?" she asks to make Adithi smile grows wider.
" yeah ! the only good thing happen to me today !" Adithi said while hug her teddy bear tightly.
" Who is that? " She asks excitedly.
" Her name is Shreya! Such an interesting girl. She talks non stop. but that's what makes her special. " Adithi said as smile adore her face.
" That means you have an amazing day right," her mom asked makes her smile faded immediately.
" what happen sweetie ?'" she asked getting worried.
" Actually I met a boy today! An arrogant freak which makes my day worse than ever" she said.
" So you mean you had a fight with him. right? " she asked.
" I didn't intend to mom ! he digs his nose in my matter first. see I told you can't just stay mum when someone really wants to mess with me " Adithi said making a stern face.
" who is he ? " her mom asked.
" The great son of Mr Adithya rich imp," she said rolling her eyeballs.
" Seems to be such a rich brat. Okay, do you know how many siblings does he have? " Saranya asked.
" ONLY son mom! no siblings and no mother too. Just he and his father" Adithi replied while keeping her pillow on her lap.
" oh so you mean he won't have a mother to teach him how to behave with girls and give him the love that every child want to have in their life ? " she asked makes Adithi stunned.
" that.." she was speechless
" baby if you ask my opinion, I will say u can't blame him at all. he never experiences a mother's love in his whole lifetime. his father is a businessman. he might mostly spend his time alone. you should actually pity him. some people act as arrogant but deep inside they are so fragile. " Saranya said.
" You to equally shows attitude ain't you ?" she asked asAdithi makes a pout face.
" See baby you should ask him sorry," she said to hold her chin lovingly.
"What? no way " Adithi jerk her hands off
" Why not? see you both have mistakes. but still, u made a mistake right. you should let go of your ego and learn to ask sorry to people. " Saranya said which makes sense to Adithi.
" Fine! I will ask to apologize to him tomorrow. if he still shows attitude don't blame me to show back !"Adithi said makes her mom smiles.
" sure madam ! " Saranya said makes her smile.
" Okay, it's already late come I bought food for both for us. let's eat and watch a movie" she said makes Adithi excited.
" food my love I am coming for youuuuuuuuu" she said running behind her mom who walks toward the dining table.
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Arun dives in and lets the cold water surround him, hoping the heat from your muscles will be enough to keep the shivering at bay. The chlorinated soup is cold enough to make his lips blue. he loves swimming. he believes it can help him relax his mind, heart and soul.
but today his mind and heart not in peace. it's lost somewhere. the incident happens in his college keep playing in his mind. he just couldn't get rid of the thought of the incident, the face of the woman who keeps distracting him. Those brown eyes are a million hues. Her eyes were the type of brown that was like sweet chocolate. The chocolate that melts at the slightest bit of the heat from love, or happiness.
his thought interrupts by his dad's voice. he makes his way towards the direction where his father was.
" how's your day my son ?" he asked while settling himself near the swimming pool.
" Dad just don't spoil my mood! I just don't want to talk about it " Arun said flatly.
" Why son? I thought u might have fun! there might be many new baes. anyone with your taste ? " he said playfully received a glare from his son.
" Okay cool down . just kidding! now tell me who makes my son's day get spoiled ?" he asked
"an arrogant girl" Arun said gritting his teeth.
" tell me what happened," he asked as Arun narrated the whole incident to him.
" son stop being so childish ! " he let out a chuckle wish to anger him.
"dad! what's so funny ?" he asked splashing some water towards his dad.
" it's a kids fight. for god sake, you are studying college. behave maturely. you shouldn't behave such away with a girl. if you keep on like this you won't get committed in your whole life" he said.
''Dad! don't blame me! it's her mistake ! she doesn't have manner "
" you treat her like rubbish still expecting her to behave nicely? see son. you should learn how to respect women . tell me which girl won't show attitude if someone as you show such an attitude." he asked makes Arun speechless.
" But dad that's ... rude anyway" he stammered try to justify his side.
" if you don't want to accept defeat I can't help. I just only can advise you. it's up to you anyways " his dad about to leave but stopped listen to his son's question.
" Okay fine ! you win... but what can I do now ?" he asks makes a helpless face
" you can ask sorry. easy " he said start to walk inside the house.
"what? dad. no way I can't noo " he shouts as he saw his father's figure slowly vanish inside the house.
" should I need to ask for apologies? " his mind keeps searching for an answer.
to be continued...