new fanfic part 26 on page 38 - Page 17

Arohi: Hey Bri..  Here are the notes..

Bri: Thanks Ro, you alright?

Arohi: Yeah... kind of. You see, I need a ride to Canada... or at least Erie. From there, I'll Greyhound. Know anybody going...

Bri: Well, Tay's going...

Arohi: But she's not from Erie...

Bri: But her boyfriend is. And because her sister is here, she is going to Erie first to introduce him.

Arohi: You think she'd let me tag along...

Bri: You did help her pass her test...

Arohi: Right! Oo, I see her right there... I'll catch up with you later.. I got important work to do!

Bri: See ya latz!

Arohi: Tay! Where you going? I need to speak with you.

Tay: I'm here. Whats up?

Arohi: Hear you're going to Erie Thanksgiving Weekend?

Tay: Oh, yeah... why?

Arohi: I need a ride...

Tay: You're going to Canada. I can't drop you there!

Arohi: Don't be stupid! I need a ride to Erie. I'll Greyhound the rest of the way.

Tay's sister: O yeah sure.. we're going there as it is so no problem!

Arohi; Thanks guys! (and they left)

Now it was Friday and I was done with class, all packed up, waiting for Tay to be done with class so we could leave. I went to get a drink and was shocked at what I saw. Arjun was here? Nah, it's probably my imagination but then why would I be thinking of him; probably because I'm staying at his place. I turn to walk back to my place when he calls out to me.

Arjun: Arohi!!

Arohi: Arjun. App yahan? What ...

Arjun: Mom thought it'd be best I got you since she thinks its stupid for your family to drive from Buffalo to Edinboro, back to Buffalo to get to Scarborough, but it's perfectly fine for me to drive past Buffalo to get to Edinboro just to go back again! 

Arohi: Sorry you had to go through the trouble for me (a little offended)

Arjun: No, no. I didn't mean to sound that way. I'm just a bit tired, that's all. Lets go now.

Arohi: Tum araam karlo, phir jayeinge. Tab tak, main ghari mein samaan rakh leti hoon.

Arjun: Jaise tumhari marzi. Thanks for understanding.

I smile and let him relax for an hour after I put my stuff in the car. I found Tay outside and told her she's off the hook. It was  pretty funny because she thought the gas money would've helped. She tried to convince me to go with her as gas would've been cheaper. Arjun ki aisi ki taisi if he tries to split gas with me! I didn't tell him to drive all the way here! Anyways here he comes.

Arjun: You ready?

Arohi: Yep.

Arjun: Mom said you were bringing a friend...

Arohi; A friend will come but not with us. Actually uske paas ek night class hai so voh greyhound lekar...

Arjun: I see. No problem. Lets go or we'll get late. 

It was a quiet ride when we left till Arjun spoke up.

Arjun: So...

Arohi:hmm...

Arjun: How was school? Exams and all?

Arohi: Not bad. I mean tough but I got through it. Hows med school going?

Arjun: That's good. I start rotation soon. What about you? Kept in touch with family. Hows Little Raj doing? You didn't even get to see him get back from camp. Raj and Billu were really excited yet sad when they got back; sad because they didn't want it to end.  

Arohi: Yeah, Raj told me all about it when I went home. I saw pictures on Billu's Facebook too. 

Arjun: And how are maasi and uncle?

Arohi: They're good...   (Silent)  Arjun, is there something you want to ask?

Arjun: Have you talked to them?

Arohi: Them?

Arjun: Your parents... about what happened since September...

Arohi: (Silent)... No. I don't want to tell mom and dad anything till anything is final. I mean, I'm confused with the status as it is; I don't want to mess with their heads.

Arjun: (smiles) I am glad. The thing is nobody at home knows a thing either. 

Arohi: Maasi ko bhi nahi?

Arjun: Yeah, she doesn't know either. I think she's going to wait till there is an announcement, and if not, then she'll just assume nothing worked out.

Arohi: Haha, just let me know if she brings someone else to the picture then. 

Arjun: Haha, don't worry. Be rest assured, I'm not in a hurry!

And we quietly went on for Scarborough.