Colleague, Friend, Girl Friend, Wife???!!! - A love story....

That's so sweet dear.. I was mainly afraid of you..

 

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Chapter 34 :

Sanjana’s Pov :

I went inside our room and plopped myself on the couch.. Keeru was sitting in front of the mirror and furiously brushing her hair..

“Hey, did sun rise in the west today??” Keeru.

“No.. Why??”

“You have woke up soon na.. Saw your text..” Keeru.

“Just like that.. Lost sleep early.. So thought of going for a run..”

“Ho.. Cool..” Keeru.

“And what’s your plan for the day?? Seems you are going to your uncle’s house??”

“Wow.. How did you find that.. You are really Sherlock Holmes reincarnation..” Keeru.

“Don’t insult him now.. This hardly needs a legend like him.. You are in a saree.. Wearing anklets.. Handful of bangles.. Bindi the size of traffic red light.. Do you even need to tell me which place calls for this costume.. Hey may be we can call the days you visit your uncle’s place as Indian Halloween..??”

She threw a hair clip at me and I easily caught it..

“Mmmm.. My aunt called me this morning and she asked me to come..” Keeru.

Keerthi’s maternal uncle’s home is at the other end of the city.. She visits them whenever they ask her to.. I have accompanied Keeru once and I have stopped going in that direction after spending a day with them.. They are the most outdated people you can see in Today’s world.. Old-Fashioned in a really really horrible way.. According to them girls are not supposed to work in software industry at all and the only job they say okay for a girl is school teacher.. That too in a girls only school.. They are the people who should have born a few centuries back.. They must have accidentally hit some time machine and here they are.. I have never in my life got a headache like I got in their presence that day..

“Wanna join me..??”

I put my hands together with a loud clapping sound at her..

“Oh no way.. Don’t even ask me that for a formality.. I’ll never really put my foot down in their home again..”

“Hey they are bad.. But not that bad..” Keeru smiled..

“Seriously?? Seriously??”

“Okay okay.. They are very bad I accept.. What shall I do?? If I didn’t go they will complain to my mom and make her cry by saying she didn’t bring me up properly.. So I have to endure this torturous day once in a while..” Keeru.

“I saw Vishwa and his family in park today..”

“Oh.. okay.. Are they nice people??” Keeru.

“More than nice..”

“Mmmm…” Keeru.

“Keeru.. I want to ask you something..”

“Shoot..” Keeru.

It was in the tip of my tongue to tell her about my recent dilemma.. But I couldn’t muster up the courage.. No.. Not yet.. First let me sort my thoughts out..

“Mmmm.. Can you pick up some donuts when you come back?? Dunkin Donuts is on the way na..”

“All this hype for donuts.. Stupid girl.. Sure thing.. Be a sweetheart and book me a cab now.. If I go late they will tell something for that too..” Keeru.

I booked her a cab and she started off when the cab arrived.. I waved her bye from balcony and sat in the swing.. Usually I’ll be doing something productive on a leave day.. Like watching that week missed out cartoons or some really good movies or organizing my wardrobe or with a good book. I’ll be mostly occupied.. Today the day is going very fuzzy and I have no mood to do anything at all.. I decided to get some closure on the nagging thoughts so I can move on from there..

I like Vishwa.. I have no doubt in that.. I’m still skeptical to call it as Love.. He is really a good guy and a very good looking guy too.. I have never been disturbed like this before.. So it has to count for something.. His family people are also very friendly.. And I always get goo goo eyes when I see him.. As of now he thinks of me as a friend and he is so good and gentle towards me.. I can totally imagine a future with him.. But, I don’t know he can do the same ever.. And Remya’s face sparked in my memory suddenly.. I don’t know what role she played in our game but she’s definitely in the picture.. I could say that much.. If Vishwa has some love story going on already, acting on my feelings will only ruin our friendship and no good will happen.. So the best thing to do now is to wait.. Things will fall in place when the right time comes.. And everything in our life is pre-written.. So it will happen if it has to happen.. If it didn’t go the way I want.. .. .. I decided I will cross that bridge when it comes.. Till then I will be a good friend to him and I may allow myself to indulge in little fantasies till he becomes forbidden.. I will not be guilty about that because there is no harm to anyone except myself.. Okay.. See.. one step at a time.. Life will be less complicated.. I patted my shoulder appreciating myself..

Bing..

My phone announced me I have got a text.. I thought it will be from Keeru informing me she reached the place.. I lazily took the phone and unlocked it..

Unknown Number :

Hi Sanju.. What are you doing??

The number didn’t ring a bell at all..

Me :

May I know who’s this??

Unknown Number :

Shylu here.. Just got your number from Vee.. Smiling smileys..

Is this heaven’s way of telling me something?? I always have this bad habit of picking up signs when I want something to happen..

Me :

That’s nice of you.. Will save to contacts.. Vee??!! Smileys..

Shylu :

That’s my nick name for him.. Don’t tell him.. He thinks it’s girly.. Grinning Smiley..

Me :

Noo.. It’s cute.. May be that’s why he think it as girly..?? Grinning Smiley..

I spent another half an hour chatting with her and we were becoming friends fast.. She left saying Jiya woke up from her slumber and she has to tend to her.. The day is getting better.. I let out a whistle and went to take my shower.. After an hour of scrubbing, singing and dancing I reluctantly finished my bath when I heard my mobile ringing.. I wrapped myself in a robe and walked out of the bathroom and the next moment I found myself slipping and falling squarely on my back.. And I got up rubbing my back like it’s nothing and went to pick up the call.. After million times of falling, You will so get used to it like brushing, bathing and eating..

Vishwa Calling..

Okay.. This slip down is totally worth it..

“Hello..”

“What are you doing right now??”

Definitely not going to tell you, drenching my phone with water dripping from my hair wrapped only in a robe.. All to listen your voice..

“Bored.. Just moping around in room..”

“Then come downstairs immediately..”

“Hey why.. You are here??”

I ran to my window and peeked through it.. I could see Vishwa’s bike standing there.. I did a little dance.. The day is definitely getting better, better and more better..

“Yeah.. I did promise I’ll visit Nates right..”

My excitement wavered only a little.. Okay a little more than to little.. He didn’t come to spend time with me.. But I get to see him anyways.. And he is ready to spend a weekend with an old couple.. He is super nice..

“Will be there in ten minutes.. Bubyeeee…”

I disconnected the call and opened my closet.. What shall I wear.. I grabbed a black color top with rhinestones splattered all around the neck.. I paired it up with a striking red wrap around skirt.. I blow dried my hair and brushed it till it shines.. I wore a red stone earrings and a black metallic watch.. I checked myself in the mirror and very much satisfied with the way I looked..

“Are you trying to impress him with your looks?? If he falls because of your looks then in my arrogant opinion it can’t be called us love.. I thought you are better than that..” My inner voice criticized..

It struck a nerve and I regretted dressing up.. I’ll not do anything to impress anyone.. That’s not me.. I picked out a simple t-shirt and worn out jeans and changed into it.. I removed the grand accessories.. I took my phone out and made a quick call to Keeru to make sure she reached safely.. Then I placed the phone in my pocket and ran down skipping two steps at a time..

“Aakash….. Hey you didn’t tell me.. Vishwa.. You too said nothing..”

I squealed in happiness seeing Aakash unexpectedly.. We shared our Bro-Sis gesture only to irritate a scowling Vishwa.. Then the conversation flowed like a river with no bounds between the four of us.. We had our breakfast and Nana left us saying she’s going to supervise the cook and make her special Goan foods for lunch.. They are really sweet people want to spend time with people the age of their grandkids.. They had a separate kitchen with four staffs in the backyard to make food for all the girls staying and they had a separate cook from their native for the house.. Mostly he will be helping with the chores, cook for them and help Gramps whenever he needs assistance..

“Shall we play chess??” Mr. Nate.

“Noooo ..”

“I’m in..” Vishwa.

“Nope..” Aakash.

I gave a hi-fi to Aakash..

“I’m really not good at chess and Gramps easily beat me always.. I have never once won a game..”

“I’m also not good in Chess.. Actually any games except the virtual ones.. But Vishwa is a genius in chess..” Aakash.

“Is it.. Gramps, you are so done today.. How many times you have mocked me nastily for my playing skills.. Today me and Vishwa on one side and Aaki and you on the other side.. Vishwa, you must save my dignity which I lose every weekend.. Deal..”

Vishwa showed his thumbs up to me.. I brought the chess board and set it up on the coffee table.. And took my place next to Vishwa..

“Don’t worry at all.. Natey will never mock you anymore.. I’ll beat him black and blue..” Vishwa.

“Is it boy?? You won’t even stand a chance in front of my years of experience..” Nate.

“Let’s see.. Let’s see..” Vishwa.

“Then what are we both.. The dummy players haan..” Aakash..

“No silly.. We are the cheer leaders..” I laughed at Aakash..

Vishwa and Nate, both were equally good.. Gramps had amazing experience but Vishwa was full of tactics.. Gramps will easily predict Vishwa’s moves but Vishwa made fake moves and lead him thinking a different course and strike when he least expects.. Aakash also sunk into the game deeply.. Everyone were busy in the game and I was too busy checking out Vishwa.. His brows knitted together in concentration and he looked yummy.. Who needs Goan delicacies when you are sitting next to such a delicious hunk.. I made sure I was very casual looking at him and kept stealing glances and carved his image in my mind..

Now and then Vishwa will smile at me saying we have the game in our hand.. Oh.. Trust me.. I don’t care as long you are with me.. Who cares about winning and losing a stupid match..