The preparations for the Gala Charity Event were in full swing. They still had a day in hand but there was a whole lot of work left.
Amidst all the clattering in the cantene it took him a while to realise why his heart had suddenly skipped a beat... SHE was smiling. Seated between simmi and rinni at the far end of the cantene she seemed to be enjoying some conversation a lot. Seems like i am not the only one who needed a break he thought happily seating himself on the nearest chair. Suddenly he saw rinni looking at him from the corner of her eye n trying to supress a giggle.. Oh crap!! are they talking about me??!! He stared at the trio in disbelief just as Sharon turned to look at him.
Her smile though faint at the beginning had now spread across her face in all its brilliance just as her cheeks flushed red. It was like watching the sun peek over the horizon. But why was he surprised? Hadnt he accepted long ago that her smile was the sun in his life. What he had not called for though was him being the reason behind the sun shining. That was surprising. Confused, he started staring at the file in his hand and pretended to be engrossed in work.
What the hell was that !! He couldnt help screaming in his head. He had no ambition in life stronger than making her happy. But somwhow he felt really funny thinking that he was the reason behind her cheerful mood today. He looked up again just to crosscheck and there she was.. looking at him again but she was not smiling. He smiled at her instintively as if in rebellion to the disappointment he felt on thinking that he might have given himself meaningless credit.
Her eyes softened and her lips curled. The could feel the childish excitement in him make a come back. Pleased with himself, he waited for her eyes to reflect the smile that her lips had begun only to be disappointed again... She is frowning.. no wait.. scowling.. no shaking with rage... oh my god she wants me dead.. His mind was gonna elaborate on her expressions further when he heard someone take his name. Shivam had entered the cantene to hand him some papers. He was quick to realise what had spoiled her expressions and his one single moment of achievement since morning.
"Aur koi kaam ho toh you can tell me" he said handing him the file. Swayam had to take a deep breath to fight the urge of knocking him down. One sight of Shivam was enough to remind Sharon that she still had enough reason to hate Swayam since making-peace-with-Shivam-for-the-sake-of-the-event was his idea. Was he having suicidal tendencies when he suggested that?? He stole a glance at Sharon and she looked hurt. That did it. He took the file and left the cantene. He knew how she was always confused regarding what she felt for him and he had messed up again.. He was now going through hell for doing what had then seemed to be the right thing to do... the matured thing to do. But was it worth the effort. He knew he had vent out his own frustration on him by beating him into a pulp but just because he felt lighter after that incident didnt mean others were willing to forget and forgive. Specially Sharon..
Whats with the smirk?! Oh she knows how i am feeling. Wait a minute.. was that sad look on her face for my benefit?!
He had to lean on the wall for support as realisation dawned. She was taking a sweet revenge on him for what he had done. He suddenly felt funnier and happier than what he was feeling a while ago. He always prided himself on the fact that he could read her expressions for what they truly meant. But today he could decipher her expressions for she meant them to be read. She meant to make him happy and then give him hell. She wanted him to realise how close he was to messing it up... She was playing with him.
He didnt quite understand why but he was excited beyond bounds. These were the little unpredictable things about her that made him crave for her even more... want to be with her even more.. think about how it would be when they get together.. and now he knew he couldnt wait any longer. He wouldnt deprive himself of what being with Sharon Raiprakash felt like. It may mean beautiful dreams or sleepless nights.. but he couldnt care less. He would see to it that THEY HAPPEN and THEY HAPPEN REAL SOON.
With new found encouragement.. from none other than sharon herself.. he resumed his work for the day knowing that there still was a lot in store for them.. and the book can never really be shut..
PS: I love nothing more than a positive end to any swaron os or ss i read over here.. so thought will go with the same.. hope u enjoyed!! :D
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