POV: Narrator
21 October 2021

At Vinneta's Apartment.

"You believe in God?" Vinneta asked while finishing her last bite

"Not since my mom left me "

"Nor did I since a while ago"

"What happened? God came before you himself" Clazer asked her

Vinneta became terrified for a second, "Yeah... Something close to that,"

Why are you asking this all?" Clazer asked anticipating the situation.

Vinneta asking this question meant only one thing, she met the Clergyman and couldn't believe her wish turning into reality.

"How is the food boss?" Vinneta asked changing the subject.

"Aw... it's amazing! I never ate something like this before." Clazer appreciated her delicious food.

"Really? Is it that good?" Vinneta's cheeks turned a soft shade of pink.

"That manager must a blind man! This is amazing!" Clazer said with food in his mouth.

They talked about college lessons and some gossip for the rest of the dinner.

"I think there is watermelon juice inside. Let me bring that for you." Vinneta said getting up and going to the kitchen.

Opened the refrigerator and took out the bottle to serve Clazer.

"Here, drink it in one take, my mom and I both hate watermelon flavor so, you can have it..." Vinneta said with a silly face.

"Okay..." Clazer took the bottle from her hands and went back to the dining room.

"Oh! I left the refrigerator door open." Vinneta said running towards the fridge.

She leaned down and saw that there was watermelon juice in the freezer.

Were there 2 bottles? She tried to remember.

"Wait a minute!" she approached Clazer with a warning as she understood what she had done.

"It's red wine...."

"What the fuck?"

Clazer was dead...he had a very low tolerance to any alcoholic beverages.

"Did you drink all of it? "

"Yes! In one go! It was about half this glass." Clazer said raising the glass in the air.

"What should we do now?" Vinneta questioned Clazer. She was extremely worried about him.

A sweet smile spread across Clazer's face seeing Vinneta getting panicked.

"Let me sleep. Don't worry..." he told her.

"Ok, ok, ok, you should sleep before you get completely drunk or your brain loses its balance. I am sorry for my mistake. I am sorry!"

"Sounds better, I will sleep," Clazer replied and got up from the chair.

"You sleep here in the hall and I will be in the bedroom, that door... If you need anything, tell me."

Clazer laid down on the couch and after 10 minutes, before Vinneta could switch off the lights, Clazer grabbed her hand and pulled her in his arms.

"What are you doing, Clazer?" She asked trying to maintain her balance before she realized she was in his arms.

"Nothing Sirania." Clazer babbled in a sleepy tone.

"You need to sleep, you are completely drunk. And I am not Sirania."

Clazer loosened his grip over Vinneta and allowed her to go.

'Why did it feel like he should hold me a little tight and not allow me to go at all? Why was his embrace so warm?
Something that I felt after so so long?

Even Jacob wasn't that warm. Who is Sirania? The only thing I know about him is he doesn't have a mom.' Vinneta thought looking at his sleeping form.

I have to meet him once every 2 weeks.....till 12th April.....because of the wishes I was awarded.

Vinneta held his hand and pulled his cheeks lightly, "you are sweet just like Jacob..." She said it because she knew he can't hear her.

'That nerd asked me to meet at the Church after he proposed to me and look... he didn't even show up... What if something is wrong? God, please keep Jacob safe...' Vinneta thought after she lay down on her bed.

...............

At hospital

Roberts's dad was sent to his hotel room to take a rest as he was ill. Cristina left shortly after he was gone.

Jacob left too. He had to handle some important stuff.

Sirania was sitting beside Robert who was in a deep sleep.

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At Vinneta's place

Unable to catch any sleep, Vinneta walked out of her room. She stood near the couch where Clazer was sleeping.

She sat on her knees close to him, caressing his cheeks.

It was dark in both places.

Sirania and Vinneta both said at the same time.

"He is so different yet so similar, same innocence, same warmth.  He is so cute, though he tries to act tough. He was in pain and crying. Even if I compare one with another, there are no similarities.

Your love is so different than his. Does that mean I should reconsider? I saw how you looked at me today. Maybe you are a better option than others.

This may hurt both of us and a person who truly loves me will be in pain..."

Sirania and Vinneta held Robert's and Clazer's hands respectively. Making sure they were asleep, both leaned on them.

Running her hand through his hair, she placed her soft lips against him.

" I (vinneta and Sirania) am a cloud and you are my thunder (Clazer and Robert)."

"What did I just do? Is there any explanation? Why? We are strangers. Aren't we? This should be between us, if he comes to know about this, it will hurt him. From where did I get such courage to do this?"

Walking straight out of the door, both of them tried to get some sleep but there was no place to sleep. Their minds were getting fussy with endless thoughts.

.................

22 October 2021
Morning at 8 o'clock.

In Vinneta's home

Clazer woke up, his head felt heavy. He remembered Vinneta told him about her, she was just behind that door but he didn't disturb her.

Clazer got fresh and was hungry now. He decided to cook something for both of them. He was an exceptionally good cook and prepared 4 dishes for breakfast from not more than 4 to 5 ingredients in less than an hour.

Vinneta heard some commotion coming from outside and became alert. She rushed out of her room and was surprised to see Clazer cooking in her kitchen.

Clazer noticed her due to her heavy footsteps.

"Oh, good morning Vinneta."

"Good Morning, what are you doing here in the kitchen?" She yawned.

"What do people do in the kitchen, I am doing the same."

"Really? You can cook?! I thought bad boys like you can't." She said trying to make a joke.

"Go into the bathroom and wash your face, and come fast for breakfast. The bathroom is that way." Clazer said as if he owned the place and Vinneta was his guest.

"I knew that. It's my home Mr. Clazer Oath" Vinneta escaped from there, she was too conscious all of a sudden.

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In hospital

Sirania was sleeping on the couch close to Robert's bed. When the nurse came into the room, Robert was awake and he looked all healthy again. As predicted by his father, this condition lasts for a few hours after the injection of drugs.

Robert was looking at Sirania. She woke up and it took her a minute to realize that she was in the hospital.

She looked at Robert, he was awake and looking at her. She was relieved.

"When did you wake up? How are you feeling now? You should have woken me up, did the nurse visit?"

"So many questions... Were you with me all night?"

"Answer my questions fast. And yes, I was."

"I am fine now..."

"That's a relief."

"Come over here Sirania, there is something important I have to tell you, I have decided to move on.
I was stupid to love you so much.
I think this needed to end. First love is impossible...So be happy without me.
I hope you will respect my decision. Now even if you say that you love me, sorry, this is the end. Just before I go back to Korea, tell me your reason for the break up so that any other girl doesn't think of me the same as you do." Robert said looking straight into her eyes with determination.

Sirania's eyes were filled with tears but Robert had a smile on his face. She held his hand...

"Because I thought you care too much about me...Because you cried whenever I fought with you...Because you never lied to me, you were too serious about us. Because you were getting too attached to me.

I wanted to tell you the truth but I can't."

"Okay fine. I respect your opinion, Sirania."

To be continued...........