Chapter 10: chapter 10

Aditya: So how exactly do you want me to present you in the portrait? Aashi pondered for a moment before replying Aashi: well I leave that up to you. Present me the way you see me, the way you feel me. Aditya: Alright, I'll make a portrait of you tomorrow. Come to the cabin in the early morning after sunrise. I'll wait for you there. That night, Aashi found it difficult to sleep. Her mind was filled with excitement and anticipation. She tossed and turned in bed, unable to contain her eagerness for the next day to arrive. Meanwhile, Aditya too found himself restless, unable to sleep....he couldn't wait for the moment when he would be making a portrait of Aashi. Finally, the day arrived, and the sun began to rise, casting a warm glow over the mountain. Aashi drove up the winding road to the cabin, her heart pounding with anticipation. As she stepped out of her car, she noticed Aditya's bike parked by the side of the cabin, a sign that he was already there.Aashi walked up to the cabin and knocked on the door. Aditya opened it, and a smile instantly spread across both their faces as they laid eyes on each other.Aditya: So, you came? I was waiting for you only (Aditya said, his voice filled with joy) Aashi nodded, her eyes sparkling. Aashi: Of course, I wouldn't miss this for the world. so tell me...what I need to do? Hearing Aashi's question, Aditya handed her a box. Aditya: Not much, just wear the dress inside this box. I'll wait for you outside. Aashi's eyes widened with surprise and love. Aashi: You brought a dress for me? Aditya nodded, a gentle smile on his face. Aditya: Yes, it's for you. Now get ready. I'll wait for you outside. Aashi took the box from Aditya's hand, her heart overflowing with love. Aditya stepped outside and waited for her, his heart pounding with anticipation.Minutes passed by, and as Aditya waited for Aashi, he suddenly heard her voice by calling out his name from behind. He turned around and saw Aashi standing there, her hair cascading down her shoulders, wearing the beautiful white sleeveless belted knee-length dress he had chosen for her. Aditya was stunned, his breath caught in his throat.He slowly walked towards her, his eyes filled with adoration. Aashi's heart raced, her breath quickened as Aditya walked closer to her. Aashi: So Mr Aditya, How do I look ha? (Aashi asked, raising her eyebrows playfully)Aditya was at a loss for words. Aditya: I...i don't have words to describe how beautiful you look. God has gifted you with natural beauty that even without any makeup or jewelry, you look like a perfect bride. Hearing Adityas reply, Aashi blushed, her cheeks turning a rosy shade. Aashi: So, how are you going to paint this bride on your canvas ha? Aditya: A natural beauty like you deserves to be painted in a place surrounded by nature, go and sit on the grass. Aashi smiled and did as Aditya instructed. She sat down on the lush green grass, striking a perfect pose. She looked up at Aditya, her eyes filled with anticipation.Aashi: How's the pose?" (Aashi asked blinking her right eye mischievously) Aditya: It's perfect (Aditya replied, his heart swelling with love) Aditya gathered all the necessary tools and prepared to paint the portrait. As he was about to touch the sheet with his brush, he noticed something magical happening around Aashi. Colorful butterflies began to flutter around her, creating a breathtaking scene.Seeing Adityas expressions, Aashi became curious. Aashi: What happened Aditya? Aditya: Just look around you Aashi (Aditya said, his voice filled with wonder)Aashi turned her gaze and saw the beautiful butterflies surrounding her. She couldn't contain her joy and wonder. Aashi: All...all of a sudden from where...from where did these butterflies come from Aditya? Aditya: Well, butterflies are often found around beautiful flowers, and I guess even the butterflies realized that there is no flower more beautiful than you. That's why they came here for you. (Aditya replied with his eyes filled with love) Hearing Adityas reply, Aashi's heart swelled with happiness. Aashi: You've praised me enough. Now start your work. Aditya nodded, his heart overflowing with love. He began to paint, capturing every detail of Aashi's beauty, her radiant smile, and the love that shone in her eyes. Minutes turned into hours, but Aashi remained still, captivated by Aditya's every stroke.Finally, the moment arrived. Aditya put down his brushAditya: am done, the portrait is ready. come, have a look. Aashi got up from the grass, her eyes filled with anticipation. She walked towards Aditya, her heart pounding with excitement.As she took a look at the painting, tears welled up in her eyes. It was a masterpiece, a true reflection of her beauty. She turned to Aditya, her voice filled with emotion.Aashi: Aditya, how...how did your mind gave you the thought to capture this moment so beautifully on your canvas? Aditya smiled, his eyes filled with love. Aditya: Whenever i think of you Aashi, i doesnt think from my mind but from my heart, and while making this portrait I was doing the same thing...I was not thinking from my mind but from my heart, and the result is infront of you...Aashi's heart overflowed with love as Aditya replied her. Aashi: Then why don't you express every feeling that your heart has stored towards me? Aditya was taken aback by Aashis question. Aditya: What...what do you mean by that Aashi? Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Aashi took a step closer to Aditya and sealed her lips with his. The kiss was a symbol of her deep and true love towards him, a way to express what words couldn't convey. As the kiss ended, Aashi looked into Aditya's eyes, her own filled with raw emotion.Aditya, equally moved, gazed back at her, his heart pounding with newfound clarity. Aashi: That's enough idiot, we have known about our feelings for each other for a while now, but we never expressed them. But not anymore. not sure about you, but I really can't control my feelings any longer now. am...am madly in love with you Aditya. Hearing her confession, Aditya's heart soared with joy. He kissed her back, their lips meeting in a passionate embrace. This time, the kiss lasted longer, filled with a burning desire and an unspoken promise of a love that would endure. As they broke apart, Aditya whispered Aditya: I...i too love you like crazy Aashi...I too love you lots. They held each other tightly, their bodies trembling with overwhelming emotions. Tears of happiness streamed down their faces, mingling with their smiles. to be continued in next chapter