"Baatein kar rahi hai
nazar chupke chupke"

[AUTHOR'S POV]

Ruturaj woke up early the next day, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. Today was the day he would finally meet Utkarsha.

He got dressed and had breakfast, trying to calm his nerves. Eshant had told him to be himself and not to worry, but Ruturaj couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

At 3 pm sharp, Eshant arrived at Ruturaj's house. "Hey, man, are you ready?" he asked, grinning.

Ruturaj nodded, taking a deep breath. "Yeah, I am."

They walked to Eshant's house, chatting and laughing together. As they approached the house, Ruturaj could feel his heart beating faster.

Eshant noticed his nervousness and clapped him on the back. "Don't worry, Rutu. Utkarsha is a great person. You'll love her."

Ruturaj smiled, feeling a little better. "Thanks, Eshant."

As they entered the house, Ruturaj saw Utkarsha sitting on the couch, chatting with Eshant's sister. 

Eshant's sister ran up to them, smiling. "Ruturaj bhaiya, this is Utkarsha didi."

Utkarsha turned around, smiling, and Ruturaj felt his heart skip a beat. "Hi," she said, extending her hand.

Ruturaj took her hand, feeling a spark of electricity. "Hi," he replied, smiling.

"Bhaiya baitho na," Eesha nudged Rutu as she sat next to Utkarsha.

[Brother, sit]

As they sat down, Ruturaj couldn't help but feel a little awkward. He had been thinking about Utkarsha for days, and now that he was finally face-to-face with her, he didn't know what to say.

Utkarsha, on the other hand, seemed completely at ease. She smiled warmly at Ruturaj and asked him about his interests. 

"So what's your hobby Ruturaj?"

Ruturaj stumbled over his words, feeling like a nervous wreck. "Uh, I like... um... playing cricket... and... uh... watching movies."

Utkarsha laughed politely. "That's great! I love watching movies too." 

There was an awkward silence that followed, with Ruturaj struggling to think of something to say. 

Eshant, who had been watching the exchange with amusement, jumped in to rescue the conversation. "So, Utkarsha, how's your teaching job going?"

Utkarsha's face lit up with enthusiasm. "It's going great, thanks for asking! I love working with kids."

Ruturaj found himself relaxing a little as Utkarsha talked about her job. He was fascinated by her passion and dedication.

"Uhh..Rutu," Utkarsha started.

"Yeah?" Ruturaj asked turning towards her.

Utkarsha smiled. "You don't mind me calling you Rutu, right?"

"Ofcourse not," Ruturaj replied, trying to keep his voice neutral but the happiness in it didn't go unnoticed.

As the conversation continued, Ruturaj started to feel more at ease. He began to ask Utkarsha questions about her teaching job, and they discovered a shared love of history. 

As the afternoon wore on, Ruturaj found himself laughing and joking with Utkarsha, feeling like he had known her for years.

Eshant, who had been quietly observing the scene, grinned to himself. As the evening drew to a close, Ruturaj walked Utkarsha home, feeling like he was walking on air.

"Thanks for today," Utkarsha said, smiling. "I had a great time."

Ruturaj grinned. "Me too. Would you like to do it again sometime?"

Utkarsha nodded, her eyes sparkling. "I'd love to."

Ruturaj's heart soared as he walked her home, feeling like he had found someone special. 

As they said their goodbyes, Utkarsha smiled warmly at Ruturaj. "It was great meeting you, Ruturaj." 

Ruturaj grinned back at her. "Likewise, Utkarsha." 

Later as Rutu walked home with Eshant, Eshant couldn't help but tease Ruturaj about his awkwardness around Utkarsha.

"Dude, you were so awkward!" Eshant laughed. "I've never seen you like that before."

Ruturaj rolled his eyes. "Shut up, man. I was just a little nervous, that's all."

Eshant grinned. "A little nervous? You were like a stuttering mess!"

Ruturaj playfully punched Eshant on the arm. "Hey, watch it! I was not that bad."

Eshant chuckled. "Okay, okay, maybe you weren't that bad. But seriously, Rutu, I'm glad you guys hit it off. Utkarsha is an amazing person."

Ruturaj nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I can see that. She's really smart and funny."

Eshant grinned. "And beautiful, don't forget that."

Ruturaj blushed, feeling a little self-conscious. "Shut up, man."

"Btw," Eshant started, "Did you two exchange numbers or something?"

Ruturaj nodded in no. "Nahi."

[No]

"Kya yaar, itni mushkil ke baad tum dono ki meeting fix karwayi thi aur tu gadha," Eshant exclaimed dramatically.

[Dude, it was so hard to set up a meeting between you two, and you screwed it up]

Ruturaj rolled his eyes at him, "I will ask her for it some other day so shut up, I didn't wanted to sound like a creep in the first meeting itself."

As they approached Ruturaj's house, Eshant turned to him with a serious expression. "Listen, Rutu, I know you really like Utkarsha, but just remember to be yourself, okay? Don't try to be someone you're not."

Ruturaj nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards his friend. "Thanks, man. I'll keep that in mind."

Eshant clapped him on the back. "I know you will, bro. Now go get some rest. You must be really tired after all the stuttering."

"Can't you keep your mouth shut for a minute?" Ruturaj smacked him.

"Yeah yeah whatever, now get some rest," Eshant said as he turned to leave.

Ruturaj smiled. "Take care of yourself as well."

"I will, see you," Eshant said walking away.

Ruturaj smiled, feeling a sense of excitement and anticipation. He couldn't wait to see Utkarsha again and get to know her better.

As he went to bed that night, Ruturaj couldn't help but think about Utkarsha. He replayed their conversation in his head, smiling to himself as he remembered her laugh and her smile.

He drifted off to sleep with a sense of hope and excitement, wondering what the future held for him and Utkarsha.

Upcoming 3 to 4 chapters would just be some fluff and love filled chapters. You can drop in some scenes or anything you would like to see, I will try my best to add it according to the plot.

The story only have 6 to 7 chapters left. I will try my best to end it by next week. Also how's the new cover and aesthetics?