Butterflies In The Stomach

Mama took me on shopping to make me presentable for my date; unwilling date with that Vladimir guy ! I don't want to meet him listening to his name itself !

Doesn't he know my name ? Why didn't he canceled the date ? Please don't tell me he like old names and like the person with an old name !

Even after denying to wear the dress mama selected for me and every drama I put to not wear it; she made me wear it !

I am not complaining about the dress it's really pretty; that's the problem !

I am looking very good in the dress. I hope he doesn't fall for the dress !

I got a bit late because mama wanted me to get him a bouquet and the shopkeeper was slow as hell in his work !

I reached there and mama clung to me saying that, she too would come along with me as she don't trust me that, I will meet him.

She thinks I will go some other place and lie to her that we met and he rejected me ! I must give it to her, she have become very clever !

She said she won't listen to us talk, but won't let me go alone either.

I reached there and her friend told her, her son was sitting there with a red rose in his hand !

And I found only one guy in the entire place and he was holding a red rose so, it must be him.

He was having his back at me.

" I am sorry, I am late, Vladimir. "

I apologized him even before reaching to his chair.

" It's alright, Josephine. "

He responded getting that it must be me before turning to face me.

And the moment he faced me, my heart stopped beating and I forgot how to breathe !

" Ar... Arthur ? "

I barely wispered as I was way too shocked to find him here.

" Aurora ! "

He said pleasantly surprised.

And him recognizing me got me more shocked.

He remembers me ? Still ? He didn't even know I was in the same class as his and he still remembers me ?

He smiled happily at me and my stomach filled with millions of butterflies. Oh god this is surreal ! How can I meet him here...

Wait a minute !

Why is HE here ?

" Vla... Vladimir ? "

I asked confused.

" Yep, that's me ! "

He said scratching his head embarrassed.

" Josephine ? "

He asked.

Now it was my turn to be embarrassed !

" Have a sit, please. "

He said standing from his place and pulled out a chair for me.

He is such a gentleman. His little act made me blush. I took my seat and he went back to his place.

" Here. "

I offered him the bouquet I got for him. He accepted it with a smile.

" Um... "

He offered me the rose he was holding.

" I am sorry, I only have this ! "

He said embarrassed.

" Why are you apologizing ? It's totally alright. "

I said awkwardly.

And then there was a more than awkward silence between us, till the waiter came for our order.

" Your order sir ? "

The waiter asked.

" What will you have, Aurora ? "

Arthur asked me.

" Um... Coffee is fine for me. "

I said.

" Two Cappuccino, please. "

He told him and the waiter left.

" So, it's been a while now, huh. "

He said.

" Um, yes. After school, we are meeting... Actually, we are meeting for the first time to be honest ! "

I said.

" Yeah. We never talked in school ! "

He accepted.

" You have changed a lot. "

I said referring to his hair.

He had long blonde dyed hair with a tiny ponny back then and now they are short and natural black.

And he even removed the piercings he had back then. I loved his hair and those piercings.

" Oh, I am so sorry. My mom got me this outfit. Even I didn't liked it... "

He said embarrassed.

" No, no. Your outfit is very nice. I was actually talking about... your hair and the piercings. "

I said looking down as I was blushing to say it out loud.

" Oh ! That. Actually, my mom didn't liked me having long hair. She said I looked like girls with long hair ! "

He said rolling his eyes.

" Oh ! Is that so ? I actually liked your hair and piercings... um... "

Shit !

Have you lost it Aurora ? How could you say that to him in the very first meeting ?

I bit my tongue and hid my face in my palms, embarrassed.

" Uh... um...That... "

He was flustered by my words.

I am so stupid. We were having a really very awkward silence.

" Your order, sir. "

The waiter said.

" Thankyou so much. "

We both said relieved that, he saved us from this !

" So, your were in China, huh ! "

I said trying to reduce the awkwardness.

" Yeah. And so were you ! "

He said smiling.

" Yeah. "

I said not knowing what shall I say.

" Oh, yeah ! So, that means... shit !

I should have downloaded the photo ! "

He said cursing himself.

" The photo ? Oh, yeah... the photo ! "

I said realizing. It was of him !

" So, you too hadn't downloaded it, huh ? "

He asked.

Huh ? That means he too didn't downloaded it !

" Um... no. "

I said.

" Can I ask why not ? "

He asked hesitatingly.

' Because I was in love with you like crazy and didn't wanted to have a look at someone else who is not you ! '

" Um... I didn't wanted to contact to any random guy my mama sent me the contact number and photo of, just because he was her friend's son ! "

I lied. But relief was clear on his face.

" Oh. "

He said smiling almost blushing. Why is he blushing ?

" You too didn't downloaded the photograph ? Why ? "

I asked.

" Same. Just as you said. "

He said sipping the Cappuccino.

" I wish I had downloaded it then. We would had be in contact some time ago... "

" A year ago ! "

He said with longing eyes; matching my feelings.

" I wish I had downloaded it then... "

I said enjoying the drink.

" Well, I am glad you didn't felt like ! "

He said looking away.

What does he means ? Is he going to reject me ? I DID wanted the guy I was gonna meet to reject me; but I don't want HIM to reject me !

I grew uncomfortable at the thought of him rejecting me after meeting like this and our family wanting to get us married !

" So, what did you study there ? "

He said suddenly changing the topic. What's up with him ?

" I studied computer science and cyber security. What about you ? "

I asked.

" I prepared for CA and I am the topper of the university ! "

He said proud of himself.

" Oh, congratulations ! "

I said.

Dude even I got the gold medal and even got the prodigy scholarship; but I am not bragging about it !

"Um... I am sorry if, I sound rude, but do you want to marry me ? "

He asked.

What does he mean? Doesn't he want to marry me ? Ofcourse, why would he ? He have spent his half life surrounded by hot and sexy girls and I haven't changed a bit since school.

Just today mama made me wear a short blood red dress and that's my first time to wear something like this !

" Um... Oh yes, I remember you are... gay right ? "

I remembered he declaring that in school and my heart had broken then and today as well !

" No, no ! I am not gay ! "

He almost yelled at me and i flinched at his tone.

" Um... I am sorry, I didn't mean to yell at you like that. But I am not gay ! "

He said.

" Uh... ok. But you yourself declared in school that you were. "

I said.

" I know. But I did that just to stay away from all the clingy girls. I was fade up of them doing stupid things to impress me and so... "

He said.

" Oh I see. "

I said.

" So, do you want to marry me ? "

He asked again.

" Well, do YOU want to marry me ? "

I asked.

" I asked the question first ! "

He said.

" My answer depends on your answer. "

I said.

" What do you mean ? "

He asked.

" I mean what I said. If, you want to marry me; then yes and if you don't want... "

I said trailing off.

" That's so not fair ! And what if, I said the same ? My answer depends on your's ! "

He said.

" Well then, I guess let our mothers decide it for us then ! "

I said getting up.

" You are leaving already ? "

He said disappointed.

" Well, I guess we can't find any solution to our situation right now. So, better do something which will lead us to at least somewhere ! "

I said formally.

" So does that mean, we can't even talk, meeting after this long ? "

He said hopefully.

God, you don't have any idea how fast my heart is beating right now and if, I will stay here anymore, i am gonna faint with excitement !

" I am so sorry. I don't mean to be rude but I must go now. Let our mothers decide it for us. Bye. "

I unwillingly said and almost ran from there.

I wasn't even out of the door when I remembered something and ran back to him.

" Well, I am not sure if, you will want to marry after me being this rude to you; but there is something very important you must know before making any decision. "

I said panting from running.

" Ok. What is it ? "

He asked confused.

" I... um... I was caught with an accident and I lost... I mean... I am... um... "

I wanted to tell him but i couldn't get the right words to tell him that.

" Relax, Aurora. Have a sit. Do you want me to get you some water ? Whatever it is just go for it. I am not gonna judge you for anything, I swear. "

He said assuring me.

Liberal, huh ? Let's see.

Though, you have studied in another country still you are man raised in orthodox society, dude ! Fine, whatever may be his decision, I mustn't keep it from him or he will accuse me of it later.

" Ok. Here it goes. I... um... I can never be a mother. My ovaries were damaged in that accident and so... and yes, whatever decision you will take, consider it.

But my mama doesn't know about it... so, please don't tell your mama that you are rejecting me because of this reason. Tell her whatever you want but don't tell her this please. "

I pleaded him.

" Hey, calm down. First of all this isn't any reason of rejecting anyone; according to me !

And don't worry, I won't tell mom about it. And now that you have said it, I will confess too.

Even I can't bear children. If you remember, I was the captain of the football team of our school.

We had inter school competition and the High grade school boys were total goons. We won the match and they attacked us after the match and... I lost the ability to become a biological father of anyone.

It was an accident too. Nobody can blame me for that. And likewise, no one can blame you for an accident !

So, relax. And if, you want to reject me for this reason, go ahead I have got no problem.

And same, my mom doesn't know about it so, don't tell your mama either ! "

He said casually.

Well, this was unexpected. But I am glad, he is chill with it; I don't care how chill he is with it because he is sailing in the same boat as me, he is chill that's more than enough for me !