*Shrishti Pov*
“Why are you smiling at me like that?” I asked frowning at her while she just smiled before glancing at the couch.
“I heard you changed the couch yesterday. Why?” she asked turning back while I ignored her stare.
Well, he had a good sleep but it looked uncomfortable and I can rest sometimes if I change it into a comfortable one, right?
“It’s okay! No need to tell me but should I keep in mind to send everyone home on time and not stay back to do overtime?” I covered my face with the file while shouting.
“He is just my friend. And that… the previous one was uncomfortable. He is not going to come here every day.” I pointed out removing the file from my face.
“Oh! I thought coming every day for a whole week means coming here every day in the future too.” With that, she turned to leave while I shouted her name.
“Just
*Shrishti Pov*What was I thinking? I was not thinking straight for sure. How could I just kiss him like that? At least we stopped before going all the way.But what should I do about him sleeping behind me and us both adjusting on this couch? This is a fine couch for a single person to sleep but not two.His confession shocked me and made me waver as these few weeks I was kind of disturbed with his flirting already and started repeating to myself that he is my friend.Now, his final words just made my grip lose and I actually accepted it. How can I just do it? What if we just realize we are not suitable and ruin our friendship?I am going to lose another friend? I closed my eyes shaking my head and froze when he pulled me closer to his body with his arm around my waist.I know how hard was it to stop us from taking the next step and he even didn’t force me but still if I had ignored my mind then…
*Shrishti Pov*“Hello?” I smiled hearing his voice and that widened hearing his next sentence.“You are coming today?” I glanced at my schedule immediately to make sure I don’t have anything planned for this weekend.After we cut the call, I called over my new assistant to postpone a meeting that is scheduled in the evening to Monday before packing my things.It’s been nearly three months since I shifted to this city and even our relationship shifted to a better angle. Everything is going better than I expected from my business to my relationship and I am even able to Vikranth a few times normally regarding my business.However, I still didn’t share it with any of them regarding my arranged marriage or anything related to it. Even Dad is quiet about it as he doesn’t know the relationship progress between Nitish and me.I smiled entering the villa and found the thr
*Shrishti Pov*“When will be the opening ceremony?” I asked looking around the Prathap’s new restaurant branch.“Soon! I thought it will be within two weeks but then Uncle gave me this big news that my best friend is getting engaged within a week and so I am thinking of choosing a later date.” I gripped my hand on the bag hearing his accusing tone.“Not because of your break-up with Anny?” I asked staring back at him instead of the walls.“Oh God! We didn’t break up. Why is everyone thinking that we broke up?” he asked shaking his head and waved his hand at the entrance.I turned to find Vikranth and Kanika walking towards us along with Anny. I smiled looking at them but then remembered Prathap’s words from earlier that they both divorced already.When everyone sat down, Prathap got up to bring juice and snacks for us while I stared at my hand ho
*Shrishti Pov*“Why are you suddenly nervous?” Nitish asked seeing my expression but I just shook my head.“Is something wrong?” he continued and I finally turned to stare at him instead of the guests that came to attend the engagement party.“My friends are coming now to greet you. I just don’t want any of you to feel awkward.” I explained pointing out his hatred towards GH and also I know my friends are a bit wary of him after everything that happened with Anny.He stared back at me in silence before saying, “I know that they are important for you.”I smiled hearing those words and Vikranth and Prathap reached us along with Kanika but Anny didn’t attend the function as she was busy with some shoot.“Congratulations! I never expected that before me you are going to get en…” Prathap cut off his voice realizing he was about to blurt o
*Shrishti Pov*“You seem to be really busy these days. Are there any problems with work?” I asked when he finally picked the call after I tried to call him two times.We weren’t able to meet last week as he had some conference to attend to meet investors and so it’s been nearly a month since we meet each other.“Kind of! What happened?” he asked clearing his throat.He must be still trying to overcome the problems at work. I thought it will be fine when his Dad stops threatening him with the investment.He told me that they need to get more investments but it could be a problem. Should I invest some in his company that could reduce the burden?“Shrishti?” I came back from these thoughts hearing his voice.“By when will you reach tomorrow?” I leaned back enquiring about it so that I can adjust my work tomorrow to meet him up early.“
*Shrishti Pov*“Movie? But I don’t know when can I come to your home.” I mumbled in return for his suggestion.“It’s okay! I don’t have any particular movie in mind to watch. We will adjust according to the time you can come here. Or we can meet directly at the mall.” He offered and I smiled accepting his plan before we both hang up.“You look happy, Shrishti.” I turned around to find Leela Aunty who seems to just reach the living room from the kitchen looking at me with a smile.“I am!” I whispered and hugged her back.It’s been a long time since I actually tried to spend time with her as I gave myself a goal to be as independent as possible. Of course, that goal went into some black hole as I ended up being dependent on Nitish.However, somewhere it feels like I am actually not that dependent on Nitish like I was with my friends in the pa
*Nitish Pov*More than a continuous trail of complaints, a long-term silence is deadly. I know Shrishti must have got hurt because of today’s events with Mom ignoring her presence and also her idea to make Lisa stay at home.She suddenly dragged me out of the house and didn’t say a word no matter how much I am asking her.Right now, we are sitting inside a theatre but we both are not paying any attention to the movie for sure.She sighed again and I finally turned to stare at her only to see her not even staring at the screen.“Let’s go from here.” I whispered holding her hand and she nodded not even turning to glance at me.After we reached the car, I felt it is better to find a place to have a good talk and drove towards a park and parked it.“Shrishti! I am sorry on my Mom’s behalf. She really needs just some time to get to know you and I am sure you both will
*Shrishti Pov*“Shrishti!” I got startled while breaking away from the thoughts roaming in my head.“What?” I asked staring at the four people who are staring right at me with questioning looks.“Is something wrong?” Prathap asked frowning and I shook my head smiling.“You should have brought Nitish with you. We didn’t talk to him properly that day and didn’t get a chance to meet him properly and have a talk.” He added leaning back.“What talk?” I asked to which he glanced at Anny.“Nothing! Just to know him a bit…” he cut his words from which Vikranth continued saying, “Also to let him know us a bit.”“He already knows you all as I talked to him too much about our friendship. Also, he is busy right now with work and even we are unable to meet properly these days.” Again is what I would I to