Kinda messed up! Edited version will be uploaded soon!

Am sorry for the delay and a terrible update.

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With trial and failure in confessions.... He never gave up!

With stumbles and fumbles and shivers and some thousand failed confessions, one year had passed.  Nothing changed though. Kamal sir was still the angry and gun yielding father-in-law. His family has started pestering him to get married.... Right age, right job sorta!

He could still Remember vividly that how his mother cried that he wouldn't get a proper bride if he postponed like this. She also cried that she wants to see her grandchildren soon, to which Virat couldn't help but blush to an interesting shade of pink, leaving his family confused. Sunny left no stone unturned to help his friend. This time Nisha was in their alley too!

Yes. Sunny got married to Nisha, a few months back. Sai couldn't be more happy. She danced and blessed the couple joyously
Virat was helpless. He even wondered if he would ever be able to confess in his lifetime.

No one to blame Viru!

His body doesn't react in the presence of a particular doctor!

Again.... Not his fault!

Sunny and Pakhi offered to be the messengers of his love, but he strictly rejected them saying that he doesn't want any third person in his proposal. Both were hurt when they heard him mentioning them as third person, and it took a lot of cajoling for them to forgive him.... And that is the bed time story for another time. Sunny declared that he would never be able to confess his feelings and gonna be alcoholic devdas when she marries someone..... Yet another story for bedtime!

Now coming back to the present.

Now, Virat was lying on the bed half-asleep with his mouth wide open, probably dreaming about Sai.

Bang-Bang!

He fell down with a thud when he heard the loud banging. He couldn't help but curse out loudly, almost crying in pain. He never understood what was everyone's obsession in disturbing his sleep.  They love his sleep more than him. He adjusted his tracks and walked towards the door slowly, the bangin was still aloud. He opened the door and was shocked to see Sai with a buoyant smile.... Of course, in the same white hoodie.

Of course! The disturbance..... A beautiful disturbance

"What happened?" He asked groggily.

Even though it is Sai.... He can't help but be angry at her for disturbing his sleep.

God! He needed an understanding wife. Not a crazy one!

"Am taking you somewhere and you are coming with me!" She squealed happily and grabbed him out.

She and her interesting plans at the middle of night?! Or early morning... Who the hell knows?

"Please Sai.... Can't it wait till tomorrow, I want to sleep!" He begged for mercy and she was not in mood to give one.

"No! This can't wait." She said pushing him inside the jeep

"You do know... You are kidnapping a police officer right?" He said tiredly. She conveniently ignored his words and drove. He rested his head on the chill glass window hoping for some rest until this little chipmunk starts a new drama.

"Kiss me... Close your eyes..." Sai sang, as she sat on his lap. He smiled and leaned forward until a certain large hand, shook him wildly.

"Virat sirrrr!!!!!!" She shook him and he jolted awake from his Beauty sleep.

Of course, it is a dream!

What did he expect?

He got down only for her to close his eyes tightly with her puny hands.

"Sai... Wuh?" He was shocked.

"Sh!! Just follow my lead...." She sounded ambitious. So he decided not to question anything and walked with her almost stumbling on every rock and pebble.

"Tan-tadaaaa" she screamed excitedly and his ears rang with her shrill voice. She removed her hands from his eyes.

It was the sunrise!!!! The greens and blues were raised into a new and vibrant glow by the sunrise. He heard the cuckoos and crickets chirping in abandon. The light bloomed over the horizon, stretching into the ever blue. It was four in the morning, and the warmth was a miracle. He felt as if he was witnessing some supernatural phenomenon with her. The only person he wanted to be with was Her.He saw the golden rays filtrating in her hair making it goldish brown. An exotic shade of beauty.

It was the sunrise... The light of new beginning

The sunrise both wished to see. Virat was smiling adorably when she did the most unexpected thing.

"Happy birthday Virat sir!!!" She hugged him tight. He realised what day it was.

yes... it was his birthday!

And she was the first person to wish him....

Virat stood stunned for a moment and clasped her waist tightly returning the huh. It almost felt normal...

Almost like a reflex!

The hug was woven in such a way, that it interconnected their souls for an eternal lifetime. She heard his racing heartbeat and he felt goosebumps when her warm breath hit his nape. She was made perfectly to fit in his large frame. She was his antidote to pain. Her hug was the antidote.

"Sai....?" He called her softly running his hand over her waist length hair.

"Hmm?" She hummed softly, too comfortable was this position for her to reply.

"I love you." He declared.

Finally! He didn't feel the need for fancy restaurants or candle light dinners to profess.

This was the perfect moment.

"Wuh...?" She stuttered when he pressed his index finger on her lips

"Please. Don't interrupt me now..." She looked at him in a daze.

"Do you remember when we met for the first time?" He asked fondly, cupping her face.

"At home..." She replied slowly, almost inaudible.

"No Sai! I guess you probably don't remember the day.... It was in Nagpur. A day before I came to Gadchiroli. It was raining.... First shower of monsoon.... And you saved my life Sai." She gasped softly listening to his confession.

"I was a practical person.... Or that is what I think.  But that moment..... It was love at first sight for me, Sai! I cherish that moment till my eternal lifetime. You me, us in the rain! When we met at Gadchiroli, I felt blessed.... That i could meet the angel who saved my life. We started talking, arguing, crying, smiling.... Probably some flirting too! You are my biggest gift Sai..... My biggest blessing! You complete me....  You are my teacher Sai. You taught me how to cry and laugh without any inhibitions. You taught me the value of my life Sai.... You taught me how to love..... I want to love you! Live a beautiful life with you, learn more, smile more,.... Of, course flirting and fighting more! I always used to think about us... Grey and old, but still happy and in love. Grow old with me Sai.... The best is yet to be!" He wiped the tears which were dripping down his cheeks. He clasped her hand tightly almost wondering how small her fingers are. She was warm

She was his home!♥️

Home is where, she is.

Home is where they are... Together!

She was staring at him intently and he was worried now. This was the first time, he wasn't able to read her eyes. Panic striked his spine.

He wasn't ready about the rejection part, but he wouldn't chase her to love like an obsessed psycho lover!

He wasn't ready for Sunny's joke to become his ultimate truth.

"Oh my! It is drizzling. We have to leave soon...." She stood up hurriedly.

Yes.... The once bright sky was now started to being enveloped with the dark grey clouds signalling about the forthcoming rains.

He was now worried about his internal storm, the physical rains were long forgotten

"Sai...." He held her close.

"Is that a yes?", He asked softly

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Precap: Is that a yes?

So yes or no? What do you guys think? 🤔🤔

Should I change the title of this story  as "love in the raindrops" just a thought.... What's ur opinion?

Do vote and share your comments. Am terrible at writing emotional chaps. So apologies if this isn't up to mark.

Will meet soon! Probably after Christmas I am kinda busy.

Apologies!