Chirag nodded, and eyed Arpitha questioningly. When She refused to meet his eyes, he turned to Avdhesh instead.
The two eyed each other with dislike, and so Arpitha decided to break the tension. But before she could do so, Chirag's cold glare lowered and he offered his hand to him, which the latter took grudgingly.
he just sat silently, while Sheila didn't look the least affected.
"Here,Wait, are you two going?"She had arrived from the kitchen to see them walking towards the door.
"Yep. We are two numbers too many here. Let's go,Baby."
Once she had shut the door, Chirag spoke up.
"he doesn't know about Nihal?"
"No,but please no more about it... We have our own lives now..."
"Yes, but don't pretend to be unaffected by that scene he made earlier. Having separate lives to live don't make you stop loving him." He said,"And don't say it's okay when it's not!" He added when she opened her mouth to argue.
She looked stun. Tears began to form in her eyes.
"I'm sorry for shouting...but would you listen carefully what i am trying to say?"
"you both are too much stubborn to accept the fact that you love each other..i know him there is a reason he came here...how long will you suffer ha?"
"he will except you..even if you have made any mistake..you know what i am trying to say right?"
"No, it's okay, really," she wiped the tears off. "It isn't that, but...you're right, I love him still...Sadly, he doesn't feel the same..."she said.
"do you know that?"he stated but she froze
"Now stop crying Piggy...you look ugly and scary when you are with out make up..Geez i thought my sis is pig but she is even monster"he laughed
Flash Black
"Pari are you coming?" her love shouted from hall..
they have to attend her graduation ceremony..Avdhesh is sitting in hall reading a magazine..
"Coming jaanu..let me put some make up. i want to look good in pictures."she shouted from her room..
Avdhesh woke up then came inside and gently wrap his arm around her petite waist..he started kissing her neck...
"Pari, you don't need make up..you are angel..no matter how you dressed you always take my breath"he said while she was blushing.
"i love you jaanu and i can't live without you"she said and hugged him and he felt a strange feeling in within.as if he was in top of the world..
"Me too Pari" he said and took vow that let hell comes or heaven,he will never allow anyone to come between them and she is His and will always be His.
End
"by the way have you heard that Swathi and Kanoo are getting married?They're looking for a decent wedding planner, and I recommended you!" She knew he intently changed the subject, but she did not object,which she was glad.
After what seemed like an hour, bade her goodbye.
"...And say hello to shikha for me!"
She closed the door and threw herself to the couch, feeling more exhausted than ever. She felt so numb...Tears began to stain her lovely, smiling face.
Oh, God...
Next Day
Ring! Ring!
Arpitha groaned. Not that stupid clock, she thought irritably, and her hands rummaged blindly on her bedside table. She found it, and without even opening her eyes, turned the alarm off. But the ringing continued. Realizing it wasn't her clock, she buried her head in the pillow and shut her eyes tightly.
If it's not the clock then it must be
her phone.
Damm it! Who'd be calling in the morning at this time? She thought angrily, and groaned yet again.
"Ow!" She muttered as she rubbed the reddening spot that got hit by the clock.
So, who could this damned caller be?
"Hello?" She answered sleepily, although what she really wanted to do was shout at the person at the other end, whoever the caller is.
"Arpi! Thank goodness, I thought you wouldn't wake up!" This time she allowed the exasperated groan she was suppressing to leave her lips.
"Manjari what sort of time do you call this?" Arpitha asked sleepily
"It's already seven in the morning,Arpi" Manjari said.
"You know I generally sleep late on weekends, Sunday most especially'Anyway, to what do I owe this early call, Manjari?" It took Manjari a few moments before answering in a voice full of disbelief.
"You mean you forgot?" Manjari said; the hurt was obvious in her voice. "And I thought I am your best friend!"
"Ugh, quit being the drama queen,say me what did i forget?"she said as her eyes were dropping as she came and slept in couch.
" today's my big day! I'm getting married in a few hours' time..."Manjari said happily.
"Yeah,Sure Cal---omg how can i forget about the wedding..Sorry Manjari be there in 15 minutes..okay bye bye..love you"she throw the phone on couch and dashed to bathroom...
Later, Arpitha stood in front of the mirror after Manjari insisted on 'fixing her up.' She stared at her reflection, but not really seeing. After a while, to her surprise, Manjari was announcing them to leave now for the church; she said she'll just follow in the bridal car.
"But, I want to help you dress."Arpitha said as Manjari was helping her to get ready.
"Nonsense! I can do well on my own and calm down, okay? You're not the one getting married." She knew that Manjari meant no harm, but the remark meant to calm her down stung her instead but she don't know why there is a pain in her heart.
An hour passed like an eternity, and at last, Manjari arrived, and the ceremony began.
Arpitha walked beside Avdhesh, ignoring his presence completely, as he did the same to her.
It felt weird to see someone else wed, when the person beside you happens to be your ex-husband, that is. No...not ex-husband, just enstranged, since they weren't legally separated.
She wondered if he felt the same. She shook that unhappy thought away as a pang of pain gripped her chest. Instead, she tried to concentrate on her best friend's wedding.
Flashback Memories
"Hey Pari, sweetheart" a voice that haunted her so much rang in her head
"What is it, Jaanu? "A voice she recognized as her own answered back.
Why don't we elope now? everyone are making this hard for us'
Arpitha smiled as he bent over to kiss her lips.
"Sure ,Why not? "She answered as he hugged her as tears forming in his eyes.he was afraid to lose her even if he thought for a second it would kill him,he was happy that she accept it.
I'm not ready for the responsibility they wish for me to take, but I can be ready'if you're there with me'
She smiled even though their situation was very difficult. his Family were disapproving their relationship. For them, Arpitha is 18 and it's way too young'
Let's go, sweetheart, He said and led her to the church'
End
'The Church, which was astoundingly familiar to them.
"You may now kiss the bride."
The priest's voice awakened her from her stupor.
She stared guiltily around. The celebration had ended without her knowing it. She went through her tasks as the maid of honor like a zombie.
She saw that Avdhesh's eyes seem misty and they seem to stare at her, but knowing him, she thought she imagined it as his eyes turned cold again.
Then Sheila approached them and flung herself to him.
"Honey, I thought it wouldn't end!" She piped up, and kissed him vulgarly, not bothered by the staring eyes of other people.
Not bothering to stay around to congratulate her best friend, or to even spare love bird's little show a glance, she walked away from them'and from everyone else.
She didn't see sharp brown eyes stare at her as she exited from the church.
Hieeeeeeeeeeeeee Priyaaaaaaa🤗🤗🤗