Chapter 1
[MEMBERSONLY]
"Jeevika are you inside?" knocked Jiah.
Jeevika woke up from her warm, cosy bed and set forward to open the door of her dorm room. She saw her best friend Jiah all dressed up with her suitcase behind her ready to go.
"Mom and Dad are waiting for me downstairs, but I wanted to say bye once before leaving" Jiah said hugging her best friend.
"Merry Christmas Jiah. Have fun with your family, and say hi to Jake for me" Jeevika said to her best friend.
"Are you sue you don't want to come home? Mom and Dad also keep insisting you come. What are you going to do here on campus all by yourself? It will be fun, please just come" pleaded Jiah.
"Don't worry, I want you to have some fun with your family and Jake. Spend time with your new boyfriend, we had the whole semester together and have the next one also. And if I get homesick I'll get a taxi and come over, I promise" Jeevika said smiling to her best friend.
"You sure?" Jia confirmed again
"Yeah, and anyways today is phone-call day. Have to call everyone back home in india and that means minimum one hour per household. Now don't keep your parents waiting. Go back home and send me lots of pictures" Jeevika said walking her friend out of the dorms.
Jeevika waved goodbye as she saw her best friend leaving her for the rest of the week. She desperately needed someone to stay with her, or just be with her, but she also knew how excited Jiah was to go back home. Today was Christmas and she was miserable more than ever, especially seeing how all her cousins and her sister back in India were spending the day together playing Uno, giving each other gifts as Secret Santa's, and even cooking a special Christmas dinner together. Jeevika walked back up to her dorm room and snuggled back into her bed. She saw her I-Phone sitting on the table next to her and looked at the number of calls and messages she had received from everyone back home. She decided to call her sister, and ask what they were all doing.
"Manvi? Hi..." said Jeevika
"Hi Di... how are you. Merry Christmas Di.. hold wait everyone wants to wish you" Manvi said putting the phone on speaker now.
As soon as it was on speaker, all of Jeevika's cousins wished her a Merry Christmas, in sync. It sounded so musical, but more than that it sounded like love in the air. Christmas was the one day no matter what that all the cousins got together and had the best day of the year. from their youngest cousin Meera who was seven years old and in charge of making the Gingerbread House to their eldest cousin Amit who was in charge of arranging all the decorations to buy.
"Merry Christmas you guys. I love you all and miss you" Jeevika said almost on the verge of crying
"We all love you too di. Come home soon" Manvi said to her sister.
"Jeevika di what are you going to do without us today?" asked one of their cousins Shivali.
"I'll just be in my dorm waiting to see all of your guys's pics. Anyways go have fun and I'll talk to you later. I love you all so much" Jeevika said to her whole family.
Jeevika put her phone back down on the table and put her head on the fluffy pillow on her bed. The past six months here in New York had been life changing for her. She loved her lifestyle, her college, everything that New York had to offer but one detail, her family was thousands of miles away from her. She cursed her new job for just ten seconds, then remembered how lucky she was as her dad was able to work up some connections and get her this research opportunity despite being new and a foreign student to the University. Trying to make the best of the situation she got up and firstly made her bed. She took out the mini decorations she had bought from a nearby store and put them up all around her room. She first hung the mini Christmas lights on the four walls and then took the the mini snowflakes all her hallmates and her had made yesterday and hung them on the door. She took out the mini Christmas tree from her closet that she had bought and set it up on her desk. Taking out the barely five ornaments and the Christmas star, Jeevika placed each item appropriately on the tree. She dimmed the light of the room lastly making it appear a bit more like Christmas, almost enough to let the day pass by.
Jeevika headed to the shower to freshen up and start her day right. She changed into her "ugly Christmas sweater" that she and Jiah had both bought together from the mall last weekend after their finals were over. After curling her hair, and making herself look the way she liked, she took out her Santa mug and the Godiva hot chocolate package, which she had received as a Christmas present from her friend. She took the items down and headed for the basement. As she was taking the stairs from the first floor, she saw the back of some guy standing outside the building. She walked two steps up front and as soon as she did, the guy turned around surprising Jeevika. It was Viren! She smiled seeing a familiar face, but questioned as to what in the world he was doing on campus on Christmas Day. Why in the world wasn't he at home with his family? And he lived barely twenty minutes away too. She saw him turn back around as someone approached him and Jeevika headed back down to the basement where the kitchen was. She put the water in the pan and waited for it to boil before adding a dash of milk and the hot chocolate powder. The sweet chocolate aroma was giving her a sense of relief, or like a sense of joy. She couldn't wait to take the cup back up and enjoy watching her favorite Christmas movie, Home Alone 2, while sipping on her hot chocolate. She finished off the hot chocolate with a dash of cinnamon, some whipped cream, and mint chocolate marshmallows on top.
"Perfect" she said looking at the oh so tempting cup. It was going to be like Christmas in her mouth. She turned around to take her stuff back when she got a mini shock, a shock to see Viren suddenly there.
"That looks amazingly delicious" he said looking at the cup in her hand.
"Probably tastes better than it looks also" she said smiling at him.
She stayed silent, having not a lot to say to him anymore. She didn't know what to say honestly. Every time she looked at him, she could feel her heart skipping a beat. That was the effect he had on her. She liked him to quite an extent, he was always smiling, he had the most perfect hair and eyes, and he was the most considerate Resident Assistant or RA in their building. Jeevika looked up at him, and then remembered that nothing could happen. Atleast not if they both were to follow the rules. She remembered their last date, it was almost three weeks ago when they were both walking back from Starbucks to the building. They weren't committed to each other as of then, but it was very close to being official. That was the first time they even held hands in public, but for no more than ten minutes till the director of their dormitory saw them together. She told Viren to meet her that night to talk about something as so he did, but never contacted Jeevika after that night again. Jeevika knew everything though, thanks to Jiah who was another RA in the building. She told Jeevika how their director talked to Viren on how he was breaking the rules of being an RA as he wasn't allowed to date any resident of their building. Though they never met, or even talked about it, Jeevika understood that he had to follow the rules and regulations, and he couldn't break them if he wanted to still be an RA. She accepted it, and still saw him as a friend but seeing him looking so irresistibly hot, her feelings came back from the small corner of her heart where she had hid them.
"I think I'm going to go back to my room" Jeevika said wanting to excuse herself from the awkward silence.
"Actually I came down looking for you" Viren said startling Jeevika
"Me?"
"Yeah, we actually ordered a Christmas tree last week for our whole building to decorate together, but they weren't able to deliver it till today. I was wondering if you would want to help me and get a few other residents together to decorate it together" Viren asked Jeevika
"Sure, uhm I'll just go drop my stuff back to my room and come down" Jeevika said.
"Here I'll take it up with you" he said taking the pot and packets of hot coco from the kitchen counter
"Thank You" Jeevika said smiling.
The two of them walked upstairs to the third floor where Jeevika's room was. She unlocked the door to and put her cup of hot coco down and then took the remaining stuff from Viren's hands.
"You did all this?" Viren said as he walked inside the room
"Yeah, just a little while ago. Hard to kill the Christmas spirit inside of me" she said smiling
"Its your favorite holiday?" Viren asked
"Yeah! All my cousins and I have a extraordinary day planned, we make sure each one of us are there to attend by any cost, but sadly I had to miss it this year" she said to Viren
"Well I'll make sure you have an extra special New York Christmas celebration this year" he said confidently.
Jeevika just smiled and then took her hot mug of hot coco and shut the door behind. It was good to be spending time with him again, despite the fact that she couldn't see him the way she once did. But it was still nice to have company. They sat down in the lounge waiting for the remaining residents who didn't go home for the holidays to come down.
"I'll just go and knock on their doors once more" Viren said to Jeevika
Jeevika nodded and he left the lounge. She looked at the Christmas tree and was quite amazed. It was a real tree, and besides that there was even some snow on it. She figured it started snowing a little while ago. Jeevika soon went inside the college office and found two straws for the hot chocolate.
"Perfect" she said smiling and walking back to the lounge. She saw Viren standing near the tree looking at the decorations in the box right next to it.
"Where did you go?" he asked Jeevika.
"Just went to get two straws" she said smiling and putting them both in the mug.
"Ahh so I get some of that delicious coco too?"
"Of course"
Viren sat across Jeevika and loved the way Jeevika put the two straws inside for them to share. She went to take the first sip and closed her eyes in disbelief at how good the thing was.
"Okay this is amazing" Jeevika said after taking the sip.
"I can see" Viren laughed as he saw a small amount of whipped cream above Jeevika's lip. He took his thumb to wipe it off, as she happily let him. Little did he know the amount of butterflies that were swarming inside her tummy by the simple feeling of his touch. He gently placed his hand on the back of her head, moving closer to her staring deep into her grey orbs. Jeevika's eyes stared right back into his own glistening eyes as she readied herself for what was about to come. Viren's lips were barely ghosting over Jeevika's. He took a small glance to peak at her plump lips. Excitement radiated throughout his eyes. She could feel his cool chocolately, yet minty breath just centimeters away from her lips. Viren went back to staring at her beautiful facial features, before closing his eyes when his lips finally reached her. Their lips slowly moved gracefully together and continued as the feelings inside increased like never before. Their hearts pounded in excitement especially when Viren placed his other hand on Jeevika's face having more control over the momentum. Viren slowly moved his head away, but his lips still slightly touched Jeevika's. He could see the smile behind her lips, which she so cleverly was hiding. They didn't say anything once opening their eyes, instead the two of them quickly got up holding hands and walked towards the christmas tree. Within seconds now a few of Jeevika's hallmates and friends came inside the lounge excited as ever to see the large Christmas tree. It started feeling like Christmas when Viren turned on the fireplace, and the warmth was spreading all around.
They whole gang started first off with the Christmas lights around the tree. The pearl white lights all around were sparkling throughout the whole lounge. Everyone found their favorite pieces of ornaments in the massive box next to the tree and found the perfect places to put them up. While everyone continued making the atmosphere more festive, Jeevika thought of an even more brilliant idea. She pulled out her phone from her back jean pocket and connected it to the dock next to the tv. She turned on her Christmas playlist and let the magical Christmas songs play. The vibe of the room increased exponentially as all the residents, who were missing their families and home, were making the best of their Christmas celebration with their NEW family. Jeevika found a large golden star on the bottom of the box and handed it to Viren. Her expressions spoke it all. Viren grabbed a chair and stood on top of it placing the star on the top of the tree, concluding their Christmas tree decoration celebrations. As Viren stepped down, Jeevika shifted towards her direction with the angle of her body falling perfectly on him. She affectionarely leaned against him positioning her head on his shoulder. Their hands met together at their waist, as they both stared at the tree together. Jeevika didn't know what all of this meant. The surprise appearance of Viren to sipping on hot coco, and then having their first kiss... were they a couple? Or was it just a holiday spur of the moment reaction. Whatever it was, Jeevika was thankful. Her incomplete feeling vanished thanks to him, and even if their relationship didn't have a chance, she was obliged to him for spending this day with her.
"Jeevika I brought some food for everyone. Would you mind warming it up while I just finish cleaning up here?"
"Sure" she said smiling
Jeevika found her way back to the college office again and found the large tray of food that was inside. She opened the foil up and saw her favorite pasta and garlic bread on the side. She could hardly wait to eat anymore so quickly took it to the basement to heat it in the oven. As she heard the cheese sizzling inside the oven, she couldn't help but constantly think of Viren's move from a few moments ago. She suddenly felt weak in her knees with just the thought of him having contact with her. Her happiness was soaring out through her dimples and nothing could put an end to that. As she heard the ticker go off, she took the oven mitts and carefully took the food out and carried it upstairs to the lounge. She was expecting someone to open it, but was taken aback when she saw the lights off, even that of the Christmas tree that they had just set up. Carefully setting aside the pasta on a nearby table and removing her oven mitts, Jeevika opened the door and heard a voice in the background.
"1..2..3"
The Christmas tree lights went on and around the tree was a mini Santa train going around. The lights from all corners of the room was shining bright and then the disco ball started rotating around. Slowly one of Jeevika's most favorite Christmas songs started playing. It was none other than Mariah Carey singing All I Want For Christmas Is You and in the center of the lounge were a number of candles taking the shape of a heart with Viren inside waiting for Jeevika. The way his eyes looked gloomily into his, and his smile melting Jeevika's heart more was something any girl would dream off. Jeevika stepped inside the lounge and gradually towards the heart that was made in the center.
After she stepped inside Viren took her hand and moved her around, dancing to the beat and enjoying their beautiful Christmas together. He made her giggle with his hysterical dance moves, but charming her to no extent. As soon as the song ended, the two stepped out the heart and Viren lead her towards the Christmas tree where she saw a gigantic ornament placed in the center. She touched it and then glanced at Viren.
"Open it" he said to her
Jeevika followed the orders and carefully opened the glass ornament ball to see a small ring placed inside it.
"Will you be my girlfriend?" Viren amorously asked hoping she would give them another chance.
"But what about your position as an RA?" Jeevika asked concerned.
"I worked it out, I was able to tell them to give me a chance, and us a chance. I promised that I would be on top of my game and wouldn't disappoint them. I know, however, that I did disappoint you. And I'm very sorry for not confronting you with the problem directly" Viren said to Jeevika hoping in his heart she would accept his forgiveness and his desire.
Jeevika quickly put her finger on his lips wanting him to not utter another word.
"You have more than made up for it all. I was never mad at you to set the record straight. Thank You for this all, and for this promise ring" she said looking promptly into his eyes. She gulped him and he embraced her with his whole body taking her into his arms and twirling around.
"Merry Christmas my girlfriend" ...
"Merry Christmas my Christmastine" uttered an ecstatic Jeevika!
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splendid os!just superb!loved it!write moree!
9 years ago
NOW THAT WAS A REAL CUTE, SWEET, ADORABLE ABD ROMANTIC OS... LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT.. THANK YOU
9 years ago
Woww awesome👏Sweet and romantic proposal...Loved d VirikaAwww...his proposal was really cuteee🤗Thanks karina for d special christmas gift
9 years ago
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9 years ago
Loved it!It was beautiful!!Loved Virika! They were adorable!!Merry Christmas!!!And have a Happy New Year!!Keep on writing more beautiful stuff!! Love_Family2014-12-25 16:12:57
9 years ago
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9 years ago
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9 years ago
It was just perfect!Loved it too much :DThanks for the PM
9 years ago
awesome update loved the whole update loved virika scen totallyamaizngsuperbfantasticmind blowingthanks for the pm
9 years ago
The cutest OS , I have ever read.Oh my God.You are a Fabulous Writer.You writing is flawless.The way u have describes everything is Mesmerising and with pics too..I can eventually feel these moments.And its Christmas ...Merryyy Christmasss Thankyou so much for the OS & somethe PM.Thankyu for being a Santa and giving us a Christmas Gift.
9 years ago