Part 7-
Uma looked around at the many people handing out roses, it was a tradition he was very unfamiliar with.
Priya watched as Uma looked at the roses being sold "buying anyone a rose sir"
Uma shook his head "Whats the point of them"
Priya gasped "Well you give someone a rose if you like them, if you love them, if you're friends with them or their a family member, red if you love them, white for anything else, those are the most popular but each colour is symbolic"
Uma nodded, scratching his neck "Has anyone given Kanak a rose"
Priya smiled knowingly "No, but I know shes hoping a certain person will"
So that was why Kanak wasnt interested, she liked someone else, how silly of him.
Kanak looked over at Uma stood by Priya, maybe this would be a good time to talk to him, since he had avoided her this morning. "Hi Uma"
Uma grunted a "hello" and went to walk away
Kanak turned to Priya "ill be right back"
Running after Uma she shouted his name, losing her footing, her sandal cracked and she flew forward, Uma turned quicly grabbing her waist and linking his fingers with hers, she felt the breath knocked out of her as she fell
"Are you okay" she nodded, he pulled her up straight and stood away
Kanak faltered again and Uma caught her waist, Kanak slipped her shoe back on
"Are you avoiding me"
Uma was about to reply when a boy ran over to Kanak, handing her a red rose he smiled
"Uh thanks" she said, awkwardly, he nodded and walked away
"I think you should go back to that guy, he's more suited to you"
Kanak raised her brow "whats that meant to mean"
"It means, you should be hanging around someone your own age"
Kanak failed to hide the tears brimming in her eyes, he didnt want to be around her
"Yeah okay, ill go"
She turned, but his warm fingers wrapped around her wrist
Twisting her back around, he frowned "I didnt mean to make you cry, thats the last thing I wanted to do"
She shook her head "Its okay, I have to go, you're right, we're not suited, but you dont need to keep rubbing it in all the time"
She pulled away and walked to her class
Uma wondered why she was so hurt if she didnt like him the way he liked her
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"Aree bewaqoof, move" shouted Pari, hitting a man with her bag, the man ducked and ran away, "oh hello, where is the Rathi house"
A woman pointed down the street
Pari picked out a sweet from her bag and handed it to the woman, patting her head "im going to meet the woman who has stole my pota's heart"
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Uma had been distracted all day, unable to focus on teaching his class, his head spun with the thought of Kanak crying, he had to know why, he had to understand.
He walked slowly out of the college, he paused as he saw the guy from earlier kneeling down
"Kanak I would love to take you out on a date, please say yes"
Uma was considering walking away when he realised just how much he wanted Kanak, his heart was already hers and he didnt want to allow her heart to be someone elses, he had to try to win her over
Kanak looked over at Uma, she didnt want to always chase him if he wasnt interested, she should move on
"Yes I would"
Uma interrupted "Sorry she cant"
Kanak's eyes widened "why cant I"
Uma scratched his neck, unsure of what to say
"Because im taking her out"
"You're taking me out" she squeaked
Uma nodded, pushing his chest out "You need a man" looking at the boy on the floor he shook his head "not a boy"
Kanak's eyes widened, the boy infront of her walking away
Priya waved at Kanak "hes jealous " she shouted then hid behind a tree as Uma looked around
"Are you" she asked, her fingers crossed tightly behind her back
Uma stepped closer "Do you want me to be"
Kanak looked away from his intense gaze "maybe"
Kanak peered up at Uma, who was now hovering over her "Im a very jealous man, I dont like to share"
"No one said you have to"
Uma glared at the group of boys staring at Kanak as her scarf slipped in the wind, picking it up, he slid it over her shoulder
Rubbing his thumb across her cheek he smiled "Happy rose day"
Kanak looked down at the singular red rose Uma now had in his hand, stroking it across her cheek she shivered, letting out a giggle
"Where did you get that from"
Uma tapped his nose, Kanak smiled up at him
"Uma" a thick accent called, Pari waved him over, Santosh stood behind her.
"Daadi" Uma lowered himself, taking her blessings then hugging her
"What brings you here"
"I had to meet the girl"
Uma raised his brow "How did you know"
"Oh I know everything, so where is she"
Uma pointed behind him without looking, Pari's gaze fell on Priya and she smiled
"What a good choice"
As promised, Uma is jealous and I updated today! Happy Rose day all!
This is dedicated to TSMSPfan and _Asfii_
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