Author Pov

“Why would I..” he was speaking he saw her eyes glaring at him. “Yes I did, you were uncomfortable. and I want to see. I'm sorry, can you forgive me. please.” he said in one breath. and made a puppy face.

she smiled under the mask. She couldn’t resist his charm. No one can resist his charm. No one. She decides to take her mask off. She shouldn’t feel shame in front of him. Someday he will see her without a mask.

maybe it’s today she could embrace herself with her scar. and akaay seems nice guy he won’t judge her with the mere scar. She never showed her scars to anyone. Only both uncle saw her face, not even Nihal and Maya saw her face.

she raised her hand to her face. and everything paused at that moment. just them sitting infront of eachother. in a quiet place. with all darkness and scars. and love that they didn’t know.

Akaay pov

She was raising her hand. oh my god she is really going to show her face to me. I'm excited and nervous too. She is pretty, I know. But what if she regrets later. Or maybe she thinks I forced her to show her face. I don't want that.

I didn't stop her. I will never make her regret anything. I promise. I will give her everything. time slowed, don't know why? Whenever I'm with her, time slows. Is this a movie ?

she took her hand to her face. She held the string of the mask behind her ear. and started to remove her mask. Her hands tremble a little. Her hands shiver a lot. One day I will ask her when she is ready. One day she will tell me everything when she is ready.

She put the mask on the table. Not looking at me. Her beautiful eyes were looking down. Her olive skin was showing. Cheeks flushed a little red. Chubby cheeks. I want to squeeze it. There was a scar near her right chin. It looked like a small triangle. Then that scar got thin under her chin tracing a line behind her neck. and disappeared.

She looks ravishing. I felt like I wanted to hug her and hide her in my arms. She was still not looking at me. Maybe because I saw her scar she thought I would judge her. oh my little girl. I won't ever judge you. I will die before I do that.

“Brownie, look at me,” I said. and she looked at me. with those captive light brown eyes. and I was struck by lightning. I started to hear drums. but it was my heart in my chest beating loudly. She is so beautiful and brave.

Anantha pov

I remove my mask with trembling hands. I can't look at him. What if he judges me or thinks I'm ugly? I can see that in his eyes. I'm not ready to see his disappointed face.

I was breathing deeply. I can feel his eyes on my face. Tracing my face with his eyes. But I don’t know what he is feeling right now. Then I heard his voice.

“Brownie, look at me,” he said. I took a breath and looked at him. I looked at his dark brown eyes. and I got my answers. there was no disappointment in his eyes. when i was looking at his eyes continuously. his pupils extend.

“You are ravishing,” he said. My eyes widened and my mouth opened a little.

“I’m glad you hid your face. varna nazar lag jaati” he said further. I smiled.

“Oh stop. that cute smile. Thodi to fikar kar lo mere dil ki. heart attack na aa jaye.” he said while holding his chest. I couldn't control it further. I laughed a little loud. and he chuckled while shaking his head.

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Author pov

They were talking when Akaay got a text. He stood up. Anantha narrows her eye brows. He went inside the kitchen and came with a tray.

No one was there so he decided to become a waiter for some time. He came to her. And put all the food on the table. He bent down a little and said,

“Your order ma’am. Anything else?” He said. Anantha smiled and played along with him.

“No. Thank you so much.” She said,

Akaay widened his smile and sat in front of her. He was looking at her. While she was deciding what should be eaten first. She took a long breath.

She took the chocolate shake. Put the straw on her lips. She took a sip. She paused. Her eyes dilated. It was that good.

Meanwhile Akaay was admiring her. She looked so cute at the time. Then she was drinking her chocolate shake.

“Is it that good” he asked softly

“Yes. This is so good. Why didn't I try this earlier” she said. Still sipping her chocolate shake. She never thought this would taste so good

Akaay smiled and had his coffee. She is a messy eater. She took a big on cream roll. Again her face was surprised. She was enjoying this.

And it made Akaay feel so peaceful. Akaay lost in thoughts. When Anantha snaps her finger in front of his face.

“Hey. What happened” she asked.

“You are so pretty. I got lost in you” he said and wink at her. Anantha gulp.

“You only like my pretty face?” She asked, already teasing him.

“Noo. Uh..I mean yes. Oh God.” He stammered.

“You are pretty absolutely. But you know I still don't know you that much to know your soul is pretty too. I know your soul is pretty too. My heart says that.” He said with a soft voice.

“You know what some scars are pretty too. It's a sign of survivors. It's a sign that you are the strongest. It gives you power. You had endured pain to survive. To look this pretty. You should be comfortable in your scars.” He said looking at her chin.

Anantha looked down on her chin. Her eyes came to him. He was already staring at her.

Their eyes met. Something shifted. Akaay's eyes speak to her. She no longer hates her scars. She was always uncomfortable with scars.

Some people give her scar. And he is making sure that I'm comfortable with the scars. From now on she will never hate the scars.

“And I don't know the story behind the scar. Maybe some day when you are ready to tell me. I'll be there” he said. Gently. While looking into her eyes.

Anantha was controlling herself. Her eyes were glistening with tears. She turned her face in another direction.

“Chale” Akaay said. Changing the mood. Anantha nodded her head in agreement. She wasn't ready for the conversation.

She put on a mask and stood up. Akaay went to the staff and paid the bill. She was about to tell him that they split the bill.But he ran away.

When he came back they both came out of the cafe. And sit inside the car. And went to their homes after giving the final bid to each other. Smiling and blushing.