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Kartik's pov (Point of View)
“Ring, ring, ring”
The alarm sounded with its usual cringing sound which made me realize that I had snoozed it for three times and now it was finally time to get up, as I was already late. I quickly dressed up, grabbed some breakfast, and rushed out of the house. I boarded the bus, and reached office within 15 minutes. I took the lift, to the 3rd floor. I went to my cubicle. Devika greeted me with a smile and said, “Tujhe toh roz roz late aane ke liye ek medal milna chahiye! ” (Tujhe toh roz roz late aane ke liye ek medal milna chahiye!”) I replied her with a laugh and went to work. I had earlier taken a leave for about 10 days as I went for a tour at Mumbai (Yes, alone). So I was left with lots of pending works, which my boss had ordered me to complete as fast as possible or he'd probably kill me. Soon it was lunch time and I went to the cafe near my office. I took a sit, and started looking for ‘that’ face. I soon noticed him, sitting alone, absorbed in his phone. I didn't even know his name. I saw him for the first time, about five days back in the same cafe, and since then, I've been seeing him almost everyday, at the same time. His face was the cutest, I've ever seen. His eyes! OMG those eyes! So beautiful, that I could never even spend a single day without having a single look at them. However, I was afraid, really afraid, to go and talk with him. What if it makes him uncomfortable, if a stranger suddenly walks up to him and says, “Well I've been checking you out for many days and I really find you cute. Can we please be friends and talk more? ” Okay, well, that's the thing I just did. I can't believe this. I don't know what made me do that. His mouth fell wide open, his eyebrows raised, which made him look even cuter. He remained speechless for a few seconds which kinda disappointed me, so I said, “It's okay! Chill! I'm not gonna eat you up or something! Just a random stranger trying to make a friend okay? ” I couldn't help but laugh at his expression. He finally said, “Hey! I.... I'm Aman. Nice to meet you.” Aman. It's such a cute name! I smiled widely at him and said, “Nice name! I'm Kartik. So can we sit together? ” Aman nodded shyly. God! He looks so cute! Literally every move made by him was so adorable! We took a sit, and he ordered French fries and coffee while I ordered some meat balls and cold coffee. I finally decided to break the ice and said, “Where do you work? I see you here everyday. ” He said, “I work as a junior executive in Airlines. My office is right here, ” he said, pointing out of the window. “Where do you work? ” I replied, “I work at the Credit Card Department of my office. I'll show you at my way back. ” All of a sudden, Aman asked me, “Kartik... umm... May I know your age if you don't mind? ” I was amused. Maybe he was interested in me? OMG yesss!!!! “26. What about you? ” “I'm... 25.” Aman replied. Soon the food arrived, and before I could start eating, I couldn't help but notice, how cute this man was. His fingers! I wish I could hold them. His hair! I wish I could run my fingers through them! As I was still looking at him and daydreaming, he accidentally spilled tomato sauce all over his over his face, while he was trying to pour some, on his plate. I tried not to laugh and approached to help him. “God this is so embarrassing! Kartik... I'm..... I'm so sorry, I'm such a mess at everything! ” I smiled and said, “It's okay! Can happen with anyone! You chill! ” I took out my handkerchief and rubbed off the sauce from his face. Touching him, felt so amazing! I rubbed the handkerchief all over his face, lips and ears. “Well has the sauce actually gone so far? ” He asked. “Well not actually! ” I laughed. This left Aman confused. However, he managed to smile and said, “That nose ring..... It looks good on you! ” Wow, he just gave me a compliment! I got overexcited and said, “Thank you! You know what? That earring looks cool on you too! ” Aman smiled and said, “It was great meeting you! Let's again meet tomorrow. Now I got to get back to work. Bye!” We walked back together, talking and laughing. The rest of the day, I just couldn't resist myself from thinking about Aman. His cuteness. His eyes. His dimples. His smile. His cheeks when he blushed red. I realized that I was literally falling for him.
And then, I remembered the most dreadful thing after all;
God I forgot to ask for his phone number!
Aman's pov (To the morning, on the day when Aman met Kartik for the first time.)
I have no fucking idea about why, life feels so disgusting ugh. Following the same routine everyday, is all I do. I looked forward to do the same thing today also, as I put off my alarm, and got up to get ready. I reached my office, which is at a distance of about 5mins from my place. I'd joined new. My boss as well as my seniors were all quite satisfied and happy with my progress. Soon, it was lunch time, and I went to the cafe, closest to my office. Yes! He was staring at me again. Five days before, when I came to this cafe for the first time, I noticed a guy, with beautiful eyes, and a cool gesture, staring at me. Everyday, I notice him. At times I feel like I should just go up to him and initiate a conversation, but I'm not actually those ‘extrovert’ kinds and I can't approach people easily. As I was absorbed in my phone, I suddenly felt a tap on my shoulders. I immediately looked up and saw THAT guy! God he's so damn beautiful! His eyes were shining, his hair was perfectly styled with gel and his nose ring made him look about 10 times hotter. I was surprised and then realized that I hadn't replied to him for 5 whole seconds and I somehow managed to say a “Hi! ”. I was even more surprised, when he asked me to sit with him for lunch! He introduced himself as Kartik Singh. By the small conversation we had, I could make out that he was of an open nature and the friendliest I have ever seen. I loved to meet him, and we bade goodbye to each other. I wanted to talk to him more, get to know more about this attractive, as well as awesome man.
But, wait-
I forgot to ask for his phone number...!!!!
Next day, I promised myself, not to forget to ask for his phone number. After work, I waited during the lunch time, at the cafe, for Kartik. Usually whenever I used to see him, he was already present there, but today, it's been 15 minutes but still I couldn't find Kartik anywhere. After about 30 mins passed, I decided to go to his office. “Why are you even doing this Aman! You don't even know him! ” A thought kicked in my mind, but I still made my way to his office. I knew the address perfectly as he had shown me the day before. I asked the security, “Kartik Singh- Credit Card Department?? ” “Second floor. ” He replied and I made my way to the lift. I tried to eye him, but I couldn't figure him out. Soon I caught sight of a girl, and finding no other options, I asked her, “Hey! Do you know Kartik Singh? Can you tell me where he is? ”
Narrator's pov
Devika nodded yes and asked Aman to wait. She rushed to Kartik and said, “Aman tujhe bulane aaya hai! Woh Aman jiske baareme tu mujhe subah se bole jaa rha hai! ” (Aman has come to call you! That AMAN about whom you're talking since morning!) Kartik was in a surprise. “Aman is looking for me! OMG does he like me already!” Kartik soon spotted Aman, looking all around with helpless eyes. He placed a hand on his shoulders, and Aman turned around. He said, “You visit the cafe almost everyday, but today you didn't. I thought maybe you're in some kind of trouble so I decided to come here. I hope you didn't mind though. ” Kartik smiled and said, “That's so sweet Aman! I am thankful to you for caring so much! ” Aman smiled back and finally said, “Umm.. Can we exchange numbers? ” Kartik did a high-five with himself mentally and said almost unconsciously, “Yah, we definitely need to talk more. So much more!” Aman's voice choked, “Huh? ” Kartik tried to laugh it off and said, “Nothing! ” and handed him, his card. Aman left his office and Kartik immediately turned to Devika who was standing there with folded hands. “I really like him Devika! You won't imagine he looks so cute as well as hot at the same time! I just want to eat him up! God I love him so much! ” Devika patted Kartik's back and said, “I know that bro! You'll win his heart for sure. Just be careful that you don't scare him away! ” She said laughing. Kartik made a pout and kept thinking about Aman. The way Aman made him feel butterflies all around him the moment he saw him. The way Aman put the effort to come and find Kartik. He was just dying to know him more, talk to him more and even love him more.