Twist of Fate : A tale of Fated love

Author's POV

He pinned her to the wall making her gasp in shock, her breath hitched seeing her dark black hooded eyes.

She knows he's not in the mood to listen to her. It was one of those moments, where he only talks through his actions. As much as the thought of him made her jump out of excitement it also filled her with fear, fear of not being able to deny him this time.

Caging her between the wall and his strong arms, he slowly leaned in making his hot breaths fall on her face.

She gulped her saliva to hydrate her dry throat, gathering herself and she spoke " Rishi...." but it came out as a bare whisper.

No matter how she pulls herself strong in front of him, but his one single look can make her weak on her knees.

" hmm " he hummed as a response, but his eyes were stuck to her lips.

" I'm getting late, let me go " this time she said in one go, averting her daze from him.

Rishi, placed his both hands either sides of her protectively and said " Go, who's stopping you"

She looked either side of her indicating his arms, it was getting hard for her to stay in that position, he was so close to her. Their chests were just inches apart from touching each other.

" your hands " she pointed at his arms, looking down. Because the more she looks into his eyes, the more weak she feels.

Rishi smirked, and leaned towards her left side ear " do you really want to go ?" he husked those words in her ear making goosebumps arrive on her skin.

Her heartbeats raised rapidly, looking up at him she gave a nervous smile " i'm ... .get ... .getting...late " she stammered on her words as he began to trace his thumb on her cheeks lovingly while looking into her eyes intensely.

The smirk got wide as he saw how his little actions affected her on a big level, " you know how hard it is for me to stop myself from sucking those pink petals like your lips . " he said each word with passion and slow pace that she wanted to hide herself from him.

But what awestruck her was, the way he got away from her leaving a safe distance between them, leaving her from his cage. " go, before I lose my control and take your lips into mine" he spoke with a smile playing around the corner of his lips.

She stood there blinking her eyes, not knowing what to do.of course she was anticipating a kiss, their first kiss right now. Even though she was hell shy to show that, she wanted him to kiss her. After all these days of lurking at his lips, she wanted to test how his lips felt against her. But his sudden withdrawal made her cry mentally.

She took a deep breath as she gathered her self confidence and " kiss me" she herself couldn;t believe she actually said that.

But the next seconds he latched his lips on her, following a long moan.

And, that's it.

Rishi opened his eyes, swearing the whole world along with himself.

" fuck " he breathed hard, gulping the whole jug of water in one go.

" Stay away from me" he kept chanting, gazing in the darkness.

It wasn't a nightmare, it was a piece of his past that's not less than a nightmare for him. The girl he saw in his dream, is the girl he would never like to see in his life.

She was the girl that made his life miserable once.

Not wanting to go on a guilt trip, Rishi laid down again to complete his sleep. As it is the only way to divert his mind and heart from recalling-HER.

And he slept, deep and peaceful sleep that kept him away from her, for a short time.

Rishi's peaceful sleep got disturbed by his phone ringtone.

Peaking out his head from the white silk blanket his one arm searched for his phone, while another was busy rubbing his eyes to get rid of sleepy eyes.

Grabbing the phone which was continuously ringing, he attended it without looking at the caller ID as he was still trying to be in his senses where his eyes were automatically closing to get back to sleep. Again.

" Hmmhello " he casually spoke in a sleepy husky voice.

Hearing the other side's voice Rishi's eyes opened with a jerk, sitting straight on bed Rishi roamed his palms over his face and looked at the phone screen.

*Anbu* was the caller ID.

His eyes searched for the clock, 11:55 AM.

" Ohh shit " Rishi mumbled in a loud voice and cursed himself mentally for the sleepi- log.

It slipped from his mind that he had promised Anbu for a coffee date at 9:30 in the morning, all credits go to his manager who pressured him to submit the new art project data last night itself.

It was 3:10 AM when he wrapped up his work and went back to sleep.

Running his fingers on his morning messy hair Rishi spoke " hmm....hello, Anbu actually......i..." He was shuddering badly realising that he made her wait more than two hours.

He was a little bit tense expecting her reaction, of course, she will be angry at him. Who won't be? She took a day off just to have a coffee and a little heartfelt conversation with him.

It's been one month since their engagement. Yup, it's gonna be an arranged marriage for both of them. Both liked each other at first sight itself, yet only liking each other isn't enough to get married right?

So they decide to spend some time with each other before marriage, to know each other, to understand each other

" Rishi, can you please come and open the main door of your apartment? " Hearing the outside voice, Rishi quizzed, his eyebrows being completely baffled.

" Rishi, open the doorman. I'm standing outside your apartment. " Listing to her Rishi woke up from bed and ran to the main door without caring about anything.

Opening the door with a thud, Rishi's eyes met with Anbu's doe-like eyes.

Anbu smiled seeing his face, he looked adorable with his messy hair and sleepy face. But her smile fades when her eyes travel Below his neck.

He was shirtless, the boxer on his waist was barely covering his 'v' line.

Partly naked too.

" What are you doing here? Rishi asked out of blue. She was looking gorgeous in a red velvet mid-dress.

But instead of answering him, Anbu was startled by his morning charm, she couldn't help herself from checking him out. Those body hairs on his bare torso were looking so damn tempting.

Seeing her eyes travelling downwards on him, Rishi looked down in puzzlement then only realised that he forgot to wear his t-shirt. He usually prefers to sleep with minimal clothes most of the time

" Shit..." With the word left from his mouth, Anbu giggled at his adoration and said " won't you invite me inside? " Anbu didn't say anything about him being bare cause she didn't want him to be more embarrassed.

" Ohh sorry, come inside," Rishi said, moving aside and giving her space to come inside. Locking the main door after her he pulled his boxers upwards to hide his modesty.

" Just a minute I'll be back " saying this without waiting for her reply he ran into his bedroom.

Anbu smiled at his antics and did a quick analysis surrounding her. This is the first time she has come here. The grey and white interior work took over her all attention.

Everything is clean and perfect at its respective place, being a Bachelor he kept his apartment clean and neat. Impressive. Anbu thought and sat on the couch keeping a pillow on her lap.

Rishi is working in one of the leading firms of Chennai. His job is to analyse and report the data. How a family is well settled in Bangalore. His dad owns a company too, but Rishi wished to work outside and learn the skills rather than just taking over his dad's business. And he personally, preferred living in Chennai than Bangalore.

Chennai has his soul.

In a few seconds, Rishi comes out slipping into a dark green loose t-shirt, pairing up with black coloured track pants.

" I'm sorry Anbu, I was tired and exhausted due to last-minute work. Sorry for making you wait. We can go out now, wait for five more minutes. I'll take a bath and we can....." Before he could finish, Anbu spoke.

" Relex Rishi," she said with a genuine smile and continued " it's ok..... I'm not angry with you nor I'm upset....so chill "

Listening to her Rishi left a sign in relief. He thought she might be here to fight with him for making her wait, instead of yelling at him her patient-filled words made him relax. At last, she understood he didn't do it intentionally.

" I called on your phone three to four times but you didn't pick up, and it was so unusual of you to ignore my calls. That's why I decided to visit you to make sure you are fine, " Anbu finished saying with a surety smile.

Her positive aura around him was something he wanted all the time.

Her calm and reserved nature was the first thing he noticed in her when they first met, and it is the main thing to like her too.

" Thank you for understanding me, " mumbled Rishi, still standing at the corner of the couch.

" Leave that and go take a bath, I'll prepare coffee for both of us. I guess it's gonna be a date as you promised earlier, a cosy simple coffee date at your apartment isn't it cool ?" Anbu said, gazing at his face.

Rishi opened his mouth to say something but seeing her excitement-filled eyes he chose to go with her wish.

" Okay " that's all he said.

It's not like he doesn't like to spend time with her, but staying under the same roof with her makes the situation difficult for him.

" Okay then go and take a shower I'll be preparing coffee " getting up from the couch she ordered him with a wife tone and walked inside then leaving a startled Rishi behind.

These rights she shows on him in every moment they're together, make him feel special. The

Time changes, priority, and people.

Not wanting to recall his past life Rishi went to take a bath as his fiance told him, he is clear about one thing, for now, his priority should be Anbu.

Anbu walks inside the kitchen casually, as if she is well known for his appointment, thus it's her first time to visit his apartment.

Her mind was still occupied by the image of shirtless Rishi.

Biting her lips out of shyness Anbu smacked her head for being silly.

She likes him a lot, she has never experienced this kind of feeling for anyone till now. It's all about Rishi.

Perhaps she thinks it might be an attraction too, whatever it is for now she wants to enjoy the crazy feelings. She wants to live the present fully without questioning it.

Thinking about her fiance's morning stunt Anbu prepared coffee for both of them.

Pouring the hot coffee into the mug Anbu was about to take both of the mugs in her hand when she flinched due to Rishi's throat tearing scream.

Without wasting any other seconds Anbu ran to see what would have happened to him that he's screamed like his life was in danger.

What would have happened?

Author's POV

Anbu ran inside his room with nervousness, his room was empty, which means he's still inside the restroom. huffing due to a lack of breaths she stopped near the restroom door.

And asked " Rishi, are you ok ? Why were you screaming ? "

She didn't get any response for a few seconds, she was about to knock on the door when Rishi opened it abruptly.

Anbu looked at him puzzled, where Rishi was still standing holding the restroom door with his one hand, like if his life depended on it, his other hand was placed on the back of his waist. Wet drops were dropping from his hairs. white coconut towel was hanging on around his neck. Hopefully he was wearing a black track pants while his torso was necked.

" ahmm.... nothing it's.... nothing " Rishi said, limping his lips.

Anbu found it strange, he was avoiding eye contact with her which made her quiz her brows at him.

Anbu realised what must have happened when her attention got into his hand which was pressing the back side of his waist.

" You slipped and fell down Inside restroom, right ? " Anbu asked with a serious expression.

Rishi nodded his head, surprised by her absolutely right guess.

Anbu blinked her eyes for few seconds, then pressing her lips into each other she looked at him helplessly and then,

She burst into laughter earning a sharp glare from Rishi, he was feeling so embarrassed to face her.

He cursed himself for being careless and slipping onto the soap while showering. It happened in a split of seconds when he felt a sharp pain in his waist and butt along with that he screamed out of pain which she heard.

After a good amount of laughing finally Anbu controlled her laughing considering his continued glares.

" Okay...okay....i won't laugh, now tell me what happened " Anbu asked him genuinely.

" Umm.... nothing it's just I slipped and landed on the floor, I'm fine..ahhhhh......." He couldn't control the pain when he pressed his waist a little bit hard while talking to her.

Anbu flinched hearing his sudden scream, " wh..what happened ? " Worry was evident in her face seeing him like that. Now She felt bad for laughing at him .

" Naah...... nothing " Rishi breathed out.

" Nothing ? You just yelled out of pain in front of me, and now you're saying it's nothing " Anbu scolded him where Rishi just stood silently.

" You're in pain and I can see that, first let me help you to get out of the restroom. ``Saying that Anbu moved forward to help him, Rishi's eyes grooved bigger when she came near him.

" No it's ok, I can handle it, " Rishi uttered in a low confidence.

" Shut up and put your hands around shoulder " Anbu circled her one arm around his bare waist in a gentle way from his left side, a wave of electrical vibes passed through his veins, when her hands touched his bare skin.Rishi hesitated at first but letter not having any other options he put his hands around her shoulder carefully.

Anbu slowly walked near his bed, of course she made sure that he's okay with her phase. Rishi was quiet, being nervous that he was half-naked was making him insecure for some unknown reason.

Step by step walking to bed, Anbu made him sit on the bed and placed two pillows for his back support.

" Where's the medical kit? " Anbu questioned him after successfully making him comfortable There, the third drawer," Rishi said, pointing towards the table opposite to him.

She went near the table taking big steps and took the medical kit from the drawer, she said. Finding the ointment from it, Anbu again went back to Rishi.

" Turn around" she mumbled, analysing the ointment in her hand.

" Huh " Rishi raises both his eyebrows out of confusion.

" You heard me right, turn around. I need to apply ointment on your wound to cure it." Anbu specified while lelelele something stuck inside his heart when she said she needs to cure his wound. At that moment Rishi felt like he found the cure for his already broken heart. It's her.

She truly looked like the one for him. She re of what she just said in a flow. Thus she meant curing his physical wound, but what he understood is all that matters here. Perhaps she is the one who will fix the broken pieces of his heart.

It's not like he's marrying her just because he thought she would fix him, no absolutely not.

He saw the spark in her, something was urging him to marry her. He felt she is all he needs for the rest of his life. It was his heart that craved for her presence, although he knew once he trusted his heart in a matter like this, and his heart screwed up everything. Yet he wants to listen to his heart, And he did.

Turning on his back, Rishi half layed on the bed, he's still insecure as he's shirtless. The thing he doesn't want her to feel uncomfortable with, this is the first time she comes to him, and making her uncomfortable is the last thing he would do.

But Anbu seemed to be very comfortable with whatever she was doing, she applied ointment on the backside of it, that too without any hesitation. It was like she is doing it genuinely not for name shake.

Surely her hands did magic on his wound, he felt better after a good massage.

" It's done, rest for a while I'll be back after washing my hands," Anbu told him and walked out of his room being relieved.

Opening the kitchen water tap, she washed her hands to get rid of the sticky and smelly ointment.

Wiping her hands on a napkin, she took the coffee mugs and went back to his room.

Rishi was half laying, leaning on the headrest of the bed with closed eyes.

" Here take this " , mouthing in low voice Anbu handed him the coffee mug and sat on the chair which was kept beside his bed.

Rishi took the coffee from here and mumbled a gentle thank you for which Anbu smiled at him in response.

Rishi sipped his coffee while stealing a few glances at Anbu who was lost in some thoughts. Slowly admiring her wavy hairs his eyes fall on her plumpy lips.

Not wanting to embarrass himself more, Rishi diverted his gaze from her lips and took a long breath.

Being alone with her under the same roof wasn't helping him much. Anbu is a sight to admire, and he's her admirer forever.

She was bombarding something with a cute smile, where Rishi's call attention was only her. He was clueless about what she was talking about as his eyes were on her only.

" can I kiss you ?"

Author's POV

" Can I kiss you ?"

Anbu looked at him as if she saw a ghost, and Rishi turned his head away from her out of embarrassment.

He didn't mean to say that out loud.

At least not in front of her.

He felt so stupid and silly for being so clumsy around her. It was hard for him to take his eyes from her tempting lips, surely it was a fraction of attraction. But he doesn't feel this attraction with every beautiful woman he sees. It's only her.

Anbu is the girl who made him feel good after a long time without doing anything. She effortlessly makes him feel special. It's like her presence is enough to make him feel good vibes. He likes the calmness she carries with her every time. Her simple smile is enough to console him in every way.

It's not about physical attraction. No it was never only with physical attraction. He's attracted to her mindset. Her way of thinking and seeing everything in a different way that he failed to see in.

It's about having the rights on eachother, it's about knowing that she is going to be his life partner sooner, and it's about knowing that she already likes him more than he does.

Anbu gazed at him for a few minutes with a stable face reaction. And finally she chose to break the silence by saying " ummm......i think i should leave "

Hearing her voice Rishi felt so stupid and bad for making her feel uncomfortable. He didn't do that intentionally, it's just his inner voice came out a little louder and his bad luck she heard that.

He can feel how awkward she must be feeling right now, and he didn't dare to look at her after realising that she wants to leave that place just because of his sheer stupidity.

He just nodded his head in an agreed way, for what she asked.

" Hmm...then take care I'll visit you tomorrow. And yes, if you need anything just give a call I'll be here. " Anbu said without looking at him, she stood up from chair , placing the coffin mug on the table. Glancing at him for the last time she turned around to leave but she stopped instantly as she heard his heartfelt apologies. I'm his deep voice.

" I'm sorry "

Turning around she went near him and bent down, Rishi's eyes were still fixed outside of the window.

Smiling chikly she kissed him on his cheek, taking Rishi in a wild shock. His eyes grew bigger when he felt her lips on his cheek. Evan it was just for a second, he felt her lips so soft and smooth.

" For now, this would be enough I guess , '' Anbu said looking down, she didn't want to face him with all her red tomato cheeks.

" And don't worry you never made me uncomfortable, in fact I never felt so secure with anyone else, till now. " This statement of hers brought a bright smile on Rishi's face.

He felt relieved, otherwise making her uncomfortable the first time when she came to his home, this thought would have been Killing him all the time. But now, knowing that she is all fine with him, he felt good about himself.

Her statement was also right, as a girl she can feel his presence securely, when he talks his eyes would always stick to her eyes, he never saw below her neck while talking. These small gestures of decency brought an unbreakable trust on him. She knows he won't do anything which makes her uncomfortable.

" Thank you for understanding me, " Rishi spoke with a smile. He was really thankful to her for not making it a big fuse and understanding his intentions.

He couldn't figure out, what is she ?His possession ? His lust or his Love ? For him Love sounds so weird after whatever he went through. Perhaps She is what he needs right now. She is his comfort.

Comfort to say everything will be fine and soon work out.

He's a broken soul, where she comes to heal his broken soul. She is a fixer.

Her vibes make him happy for no reason at all, seeing him happy she smiles knowing the reason.

His trance of thoughts were disturbed by her melodious voice.

" I should leave by now, it looks like the weather has turned bad. It might rain and I'm not planning to stay here for the whole day because my mom will eat me alive if she finds out that I'm here with you. '' Anbu spoke remembering her mom's rageful face which scares her the most.

Indian moms and their dangerous way of threatening.

Rishi shook his head, as he felt that it will in some time, and staying with her under the same roof is risky for him too.

Bidding bye to him with a smudged smile she took her hand bag and came out of the room, Rishi too followed her after sliding inside a baggy t-shirt which she took out from his closet for him before leaving his room.

He slowly walked as his back hurts a little, walking till entrance both stopped and looked at each other in anticipation.

" Okay, thank you for the coffee and take care of yourself " anbu mumbled in a slow phase.

Rishi hummed in response and smiled back at her. He felt for Annecy when she said she should leave, for some unknown reason he wanted her to stay for a little while but it could lead them in a risky moment, so he kept quiet. Although he mentally wished for her to be beside him for some more minutes.

Opening the main door, Anbu went out just then both flinched due to the loud noise of thunder.

" Awwwch " anbu flinched and closed her ears with both hands instantly.

Rishi mentally laughed at her adorness, and in a split second heavy rain started to pour like someone opened the tap of water.

Anbu looked at Rishi, who was already looking at her with a cocky smile. Looks like god listened to his wish.

Rishi giggled and showed his both hands to welcome her inside again.

Limping her lips, she again came inside and locked the door with a thud.

Staring at each other for longer than two ministers, both chuckled at their situation.

Helpless.