"Don't look at me with that sulky face—it's not going to work," I remarked, not even turning around as I felt her piercing gaze drilling into my back.

It had been two hours since I brought Akansha over to my place. A solid hour and a half was wasted downstairs, chatting and laughing with my parents, my aunt and uncle, and Raghav. No one had the slightest intention of moving until I physically dragged her upstairs to my room. Of course, I also ordered Raghav to grab his books and join us for the 'study session.'