" Shut up, I'll never let that happen. Just stay away from both of us or I will have to take help from my family against you. Let me tell you that if I use our contacts or if I tell my parents about all this, you will be in hot soup. I hope you still remember that there is a hell lot of difference between your and my family's social status, as you put it yourself. So beware and stay away. " I shouted at him and disconnected the call. I released my breath which I seemed to be holding. I took deep breaths as I suddenly felt that I was panting.
I turned to go back to my house when I saw my neighbour Gautam standing there looking at me. There was no doubt that he heard what I said. Oh no...
" Is everything alright? " He looked at me and asked seriously. I just nodded meekly.
" It doesn't look like that? You seem to be very upset. What is the matter? And don't even try to tell a lie as I heard most of what you said. I can easily guess what was said from the other side of the call. Now come out with it. "
" Oh.. nothing. Seriously it was nothing... " I said but he raised his eyebrows.
" Listen Maurvi, just tell me everything... As it is I heard most of your conversation. I can help you. See even your family is not here. Your parents have given your responsibility to us while they are not here. "
" But I can handle it myself. "
" Don't be so stubborn Maurvi... Or I will have to inform your parents or mine. " He said looking at me with concern.
" Ok fine. " I went back to my home and he followed me.
" So just start from the beginning." He sat on the couch which was facing mine.
" This guy Naman is our batchmate at our computer centre. We all were friendly with each other. As I am the best student in the group, they all take help from me, from time to time. One day he called me to ask some questions regarding some programming project which was our home assignment. I helped him and then he said if he could ask something else as well. I said yes he could. " I looked at Gautam, he was looking at me very seriously.
" So he said that he really has some feelings for me and then he asked if I.... would.... be his girlfriend. " I was a bit hesitant to say more.
" And??" He asked promptly.
" And I declined his offer by saying that I have no such feelings for him. Then he said that I am saying it because of the obvious difference in the social status of our families. But I swear it was not like that..... I don't even like him. So I said no it is not that, I just don't feel anything like that for him. "
" Then what? Did you not tell your friend about this? " he asked me.
"Oh, I did. I tell her everything. Her behaviour was a bit weird as she asked why I didn't accept it. But she knows me well.. why did she even ask it. Then I came to know a few things about Naman which were objectionable. I even shared them with her. But she says that she doesn't believe in them."
" So what is the problem now? Just try to make her understand slowly. "
" It is not that easy, he has brainwashed her. Somehow he put this in her mind that I am jealous of her because I fell in love with him and proposed to him which he declined as he had feelings for her. Now she thinks that I am saying all these things about him because I can't see them happy together. I don't know what to do. I can't let my friend fall in that ditch. I know he has a record in the police station due to his anger issues. I don't want to involve my dad in it. He would solve the problem in minutes but then there would be more consequences..... "
" I understand what you may be feeling right now. We will find a way. " He smiled at me.
" I think she has gone mad... She trusts him over me. You know he even challenged her that he can break our friendship in a month. And she accepted it and still, she can't see what he is trying to do. I really want to kill that man with my own hands. How can she fall in love with him? " I was just blabbering.
" Now what does that mean... I mean how can she fall in love with him.." he mimicked me.
" She must be an idiot for falling in love with him. "
" Why, is he that bad? Not good looking? "
" Oh, he is good looking, in fact, very good looking. He is tall, fair, handsome and very well built. "
" Then why did you say that ? "
" He is 27 but he is not mature enough to be even like a 15-year-old. "
" He is 27 ?? "
" Yes "
" Just now you threatened a 27-year-old man who is tall and has muscles?" He smiled at me
" Hmmm " I smiled at that.
" Ok, let's see what can be done. I guess if your friend thinks that you have an affair with someone else, she won't think that you are interested in that guy. Just make her believe that you are in love with someone."
" Easier said than done. Where would I get a boyfriend from? No this won't work. Moreover, I don't tell lies. She won't believe it. How can I explain, from where the boyfriend came, all of a sudden."
" You don't need to, they didn't tell you about their affair. It is the easiest way to prove him wrong. He would not be able to say that you are having a crush on him. "
" Yes, maybe you are right... But .... "
" No buts... Do you trust me? "
" Yes, I do... But boyfriend? "
" I will arrange for him. When do you have to go to the computer centre now? " He asked
" At 5 PM... One hour to go. Why are you asking?"
" I am asking because today you are going with me. I will not let you go alone after you just threatened him."
" What? No need for you to go with me. I can handle my problems. "
" Yes, I know you can, but still while your parents are away you are our responsibility. I can't let you go alone so I am coming with you." He smiled at me and went out. Oh God !!! Why was he being so nice? I am already crazy about him.
Well, he was Dr Gautam Jindal, a radiologist. He lives next door to us. He is approx 27 years old, tall, dark, handsome, well built. He is very smart, intelligent and witty. I have had a big crush on him for the last 2 years.
My father is a high profile Government Official and he was transferred to another city. But as I was studying, I stayed here. My parents asked our neighbours Jindal family to just take care of me. Over the years our families have become very close. Gautam's parents were also government officials just like my dad. They are always very sweet and take care of me as their own kids.
I tried to call Prachi once again but she did not pick up.
I ate a few bites of the sandwich which I fixed for myself. I got ready for my computer class. My doorbell rang and I came out with my bag. I locked the house.
I slid into his car and he asked me the address of my classes. I told him that.
" Maurvi, listen, you will not talk to both of them. Your friend needs to pay heed to you and trust me by the end of this week she will if you ignore them both and keep smiling. Avoid that guy at any cost. " he said.
Maurvi's POVWe reached my computer centre just in time. I saw Prachi and Naman going inside the centre. I thanked Gautam and was about to get out of his car. When he stopped me." When will your class get over? " He asked with a smile." At 6 PM, but you don't have to come back to pick me up. I will take a cab. " I told him." No, I will be there. Now go inside and don't talk to them. Bye and take care. " He said and after saying bye to him, I went inside.The teacher was already in class. I asked the permission to enter and when he nodded, I went to take a seat.I was feeling very good from within. Gautam gave me a lift here and will come back to pick me up. I can get used to it very easily. I just loved the way he cared about me, the way he was listening carefully. I didn't realise that I was smiling like a fool." ....... Maurvi? Maurvi? "" Oh! yes sir? "" Are you in the class? Are you alright? I mean you came late and now
Gautam POVI was going out when I heard my neighbour Maurvi talking to someone on the phone. She is tall, cute, beautiful, witty, smart, innocent like a child kind of girl. She looked very tense. I wanted to know what was bothering her." Prachi... please try and understand..he is bad news.. he is not good. I can prove it to you. Please just stop right there. He even has a criminal record, however small it may be. Please stay away from him." She was literally pleading.She then reminded her friend that he proposed to Maurvi but she was not interested. Her friend said something and Maurvi was shocked to hear that." Oh come on Prachi... I used to tell you about each and everything if I ever had a crush on him, I would have told you. You know very well that I have a crush on someone. "Oh, so she has a crush on someone... Lucky guy..." Please Prachi trust me yaar... I just want you to be safe and happy. He was just a friendly batchmate to me. Nothi
Gautam's POV" It's ok. He would not dare to do that again. But you didn't have to say all that. " she said to me." No it was necessary Maurvi, he would not come near you. If he does just let me know. Did you notice that your friend was shocked and she is still looking in our direction? At least now she will not think that you have feelings for him. You just need to show some affection towards me. " I said and she nodded shyly.I drove to a nice and calming eating joint. I wanted to talk to her. I wanted her to be comfortable with the situation. I needed her help too." Maurvi...actually I am sorry, I should have told you about it earlier but I was sure you would have refused to accept my help and you know it was the easiest solution. I could understand your situation."She was very quiet, but she nodded." Can I tell you something? " I asked her. She looked at me and nodded." First you promise me that you will listen carefully and calmly,
Gautam's POVWe kept talking for a few more minutes but I felt that she avoided the topic of her crush. She asked me another question and asked me about my profession. Why was she avoiding that?We shared more information like our birthdays. List of favourites, movies, actors, food, songs etc. I didn't even realise but we were talking for more than an hour. I loved every minute of it.Maurvi's POVWe exchanged information about each other. He asked me if I ever had a crush on someone? I was dreading that he would ask it... I couldn't tell him that I had a huge crush on him... So I avoided the question and changed the topic. We talked for hours and I loved every minute of it.Then he asked me, " So tell me about your first kiss. "" What? Seriously? " my eyes were about to bulge out." Now what does that mean Maurvi? "" Are you all right? I mean are you really asking me that? "" So what is the problem? Oh ... You have.. never.
Maurvi's POVI got up and went to college. I had to submit my assignment. Thank God! it was Saturday, I would be free soon. I attended all my classes and then I wanted to go home and sleep but Prachi said she would come and stay at my place. I would have been very happy a few days ago, but today it did not look like such a good idea. Though I was happy that she was talking to me again, the fact that she trusts Naman more than she trusts me was irritating me.I drove into my garage and was about to unlock my house. When I heard the sound of opening the door. I saw Gautam coming out of his house." Hello, girlfriend, how was your day? "I smiled and said, " Good But I am really feeling very sleepy. "" Why ? " he asked with a smile." Because I didn't sleep last night. " I opened the door and went inside and he followed me." Aww... you were so excited about being my girlfriend that you could not sleep. How cute. " He was smirking at me.
Gautam's POVI came back home. After about half an hour she came to our place. She brought Matar paneer and Jeera Aaloo with her." Hey, you wanted to sleep so why did you make this?" I asked her." I thought that aunty must be very busy doing her packing so cooked for her as well. " She said with a smile.Mom and dad are very fond of her, especially dad as she understands his jokes very well. He has an amazing sense of humour and according to him she also has that. Mom was packing for both dad and herself. She asked mom if she needed help. Mom hugged her and asked why she was looking so tired. She said she had to finish an assignment so she couldn't sleep last night. Mom went to the kitchen and saw that she had already brought food." You work really very hard beta but you don't take care of yourself. You must take proper rest. You should not have done it. " Mom scolded her and she smiled.We all had dinner together. Mom told me to take care of
Maurvi's POV" I went to an inauguration party with Gautam. His friend opened two showrooms in that famous new mall."" Oh, so you are already meeting his friends? " She said sarcastically." What does that mean Prachi?"" I mean that you are already meeting his friends means that his friends know about your relationship but you never bothered to tell me. " She said." Think before you speak Prachi, you are forgetting that I used to tell you about each and every single thing. It is you who did not tell me anything. Moreover, I would have told you about this if you were not avoiding me. But I guess you trust him more. You knew that I have always had this massive crush on Gautam.. why would I even think about Naman?"" But Naman said... " she was saying but I stopped her in mid-sentence as I didn't want to know what he said." He lied to you and you believed him. Anyways leave that, I don't want to talk about him. " I wanted to avoid that topi
Gautam's POVI reached the hospital and there were a few patients who had come for the scan. I attended them and went to look for Vikram. I saw him eating food in the cafeteria. I went to him." Hey man, where were you for the last 3 days?? I need to tell you something... What are you eating? " I took a bite of the food he was eating." Wow !! Awesome !! " I snatched the food from Vikram and started eating. He just rolled his eyes and let me eat." Umm... I really want to kiss that person who made this. Very tasty yaar... "" What?? n-no... " Ruchika shrieked, everyone was shocked, Including me." What happened? Why is she behaving like this " I asked, eating the food normally.Vikram was smiling like anything, he said with a smirk, " Because she made all this... " He was grinning like anything and looking at me...Oh, God!! I got embarrassed a bit when he realised what I said earlier." Come on Gautam, do what you just