Author's POV...

Inside a library she was arranging the books on their respective racks...that's her work to do before leaving and closing the library.

She was indulged in her work till someone blocked her way... She looked up and saw that intruder...

"Library closing time achu ena venum ungaluku.. "

( it's time to close the library what do you want now)

"Nenga tha "
( you)

She rolled her eyes and said looking straight at him...

" Oh really.... I am not for sale so please leave.. Thank you and please don't visit again".

She gave a tight-lipped smile and walked past him. He was smiling like an idiot... Realizing that she went he followed....

" I am not here to buy you... I came to ask for your hand for marriage.. "

He said walking behind her... She stopped and looked back at him sideways and narrowed her eyes at him.

" The answer is the same " Not possible ".. Please take a U-turn"

She said and moved to another rack and with the help of a small stool, she placed the book in its place... He stood behind her and said

"I Won't accept this denial now... Remember it was you who proposed to me for marriage first"

She looked down at him...

"That was years back and I clarified that day itself... That I did that for a dare given by my friends... That ended there at the moment itself right... And I didn't even see and know you then... Not even your name... "

" Now you know right "

"Yeah, I know that you are Mr. MAARAN.IAS... Most specifically this district collector.. So what "

"Exactly what is stopping you from saying yes to marrying me "

" Because I don't want to...simple"

"Why...???? Do you know many were ready to marry me"

"If there are many who are willing then marry them and leave me alone "

She said and got down from the stool and walked past him but he held her wrist and pinned her to the side rack...... Their faces were so close. His eyes were trying to look into her eyes and find the truth but her eyes were too loyal to her he didn't give up anything without her permission...

"You do love me right "

" Yes... I...do...love.....you......but love alone is not enough "

She said sternly looking into his eyes straight. She is not lying at all nor are her eyes.

"Why?? "

His voice is broken... He asked longingly...

"Because I want a peaceful life without big fuss... I want a life partner who can think about me only when we are together not the District collector who has huge responsibilities and has no time for me"

" That's not true... Am I not with you now.... "

Before he could continue his phone rang it was from the sub-collector... He looked at his phone screen and her who was looking at him with a known smile...

"Please pick up the call collector sir "

She said and relieved her hand from his hold and moved away from him not before smirking at him but there was some kind of pain in her eyes...He gulped and closed his eyes to calm himself before picking up the call...

Join the romantic Tale of Maaran and Niraimathi.....