Chapter 11

Khushi

"You shouldn't have done that" I said looking at Niyati who was in the driving seat.

"Did what?" She said innocently

"Why did you tell us about each other's feelings?" She didn't answer but parked on the left side of the road.

"As I told you this in life is not a story. What you need right now is not love or care but a sense of security. And I know he can give you that. So I don't want you to waste this chance thinking if he likes you or not? Or what if he will leave you?" She sighed to not snap.

"And the same goes for him. He has already wasted so many years. I don't want him to waste any time."

"I understand your concern but you should let us go with the flow. If we are meant to be. We will be together no matter. If he is my destiny then you don't have to push this and if he is not then no matter how hard you try, we will eventually choose different paths." She sighed irritation written on her face.

"Sometimes destiny needs an external force to make things happen. I am just like that external force, a catalyst. That's it. Like you said if you guys are not meant to be then you won't be together. Then what are you afraid of? If you are scared that he will run then trust me he is not that kind of a guy. Don't trust him but at least trust me. Okay?" She said calmly making her point I just nodded and she started the engine again.

She retired to her room while I just plopped on the couch and started watching Lucifer to get my mind off of this mess.

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I woke up due to the sound of the door opening. I looked up and saw Niyati.

"Where are you going?"

"Hospital. I have night shifts this week. Remember?" I just nodded.

She started walking but then stopped in her tracks and looked at me. She was hesitating.

"Do you want to say something?" She nodded but shook her head immediately.

This girl is turning weirder.

"Aunty called me to ask about you guys but I told her that we just came back so I will arrange a meeting soon. I will text you his number so that you can contact him. I already have a lot on my plate so I hope you make a wise choice. " She left after saying that.

I don't even know when I slept. It was already dinner time so I prepared dinner for myself.

After dinner, I thought of sleeping but sleep was far from my eyes. So I just ditched my sleep. I was about to turn on the T.V. when I received a text from an unknown number.

It was from Bilal.

Hi!Bilal this side.

Hi

Niyati told me about your Mom.

Can we meet at the weekend?

Fine by me. Just tell me about the time and venue. I said sounding least interested.

Ok. Good night

Good night.

That's it. I stared at the screen for no reason.

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"You're are meeting him today?" It was more like a question.

I chuckled and nodded. She got up and came towards me and without warning she dragged me towards my room.

She rummaged through my wardrobe and finally took out a black Anarkali. After her whole raid, my room was a mess. I opened my mouth to scold her but she pushed me into the bathroom to change my clothes.

I took shower again and changed my clothes. When I came out my room was clean again. I looked at her and smiled while she just shrugged.

She came toward me and did my hair while I did my makeup.

I was ready in 20 minutes. Then she took out black heels.

"He is kinda tall, I guessed that you will need them so I bought them yesterday." She said scratching the back of her neck.

It's not like I am not a heel person but I just avoid wearing high heels.

After I was ready she just tied her hair in a ponytail, took off her glasses and wore her favourite sneakers. She is a total nerd.

"Where are you going?" I asked her while she dragged me out taking the car keys.

"I am your chauffeur today. " I chuckled at her irritated voice.

"Did he ask you to drop me?"

"No, I volunteered to drop you off when I could I have spent my holiday sleeping. " She said sarcastically.

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"I am leaving now" she told him when he came towards us.

"Where are you going?" I asked her.

"I don't want to act like the third wheel." She said but soon met his glare.

Then they started an eye conversation.

She huffed and said, "I am not coming to this expensive restaurant in these clothes. I have some reputation."

"We can go somewhere else if you don't mind." I said the last part looking at him.

"Sure, how about an amusement park?" She scoffed at his suggestion.

"Don't you think you guys are a bit overdressed for an amusement park?"

"I don't think she will be comfortable with me alone. So you should tag along for your friend." He used the best weapon against her. She can't refuse now.

I nudged her and made a puppy face.

"Please, come with us."

"Fine, now that you guys have already ruined my morning. Let's ruin my whole day together." She said faking excitement.

We laughed at her and she glared at us. We decided to go to the restaurant she agreed reluctantly.

We entered the VIP lounge where he had booked a cabin. We could see the whole city from there since the restaurant was on the top floor of a hotel.

"So?" I said in an attempt to start a conversation.

"I think I should start from the beginning " the waiter dropped water on Niyati.

"Great, I was not in a mood to tag along and now this. Can this day get any worse?" She said frustrated.

I looked at the waiter and he was scared. Niyati also looked at him and smiled.

"Hey, it's okay. Don't worry I know it was just an accident so I'm not gonna complain or anything." She left for the restroom after assuring the waiter that she was fine.

We sat in awkward silence when she left.