*Janice Pov*
I woke up suddenly hearing the pounding on my door. I groaned, feeling complete disappointment because my dream was getting better, but this just disturbed it.
“I am coming!” I mumbled and opened the door yawning.
“Janice! There is an emergency.” He said, staring at me.
“What happened?” I asked him in shock.
“Murder is going on Janice.” He replied and pointed downstairs.
“Huh?” I said not understanding at all.
“Mom is cutting the bread into slices. She is murdering the bread, and you are sleeping here. How irresponsible you are Janice?” He said, shaking his head in disappointment.
“You are dead, Benjamin.” I shouted and started hitting him.
“It’s Ben.” He said and tried not to get hit by me.
“Janice! Ben! Come downstairs and have some breakfast.” I heard Mom calling us.
“I hate you.” I said hitting his shoulder and walked back inside my room to get ready.
“I know you love me, little sister.” He shouted and walked away.
That I do! He is such a good brother I could ever have except at these times where he tries to prank on me but only with words.
After getting ready, I walked downstairs to see complete silence filled dining table. My brother sighed in relief when he saw me.
“So do you need to go to college today?” he asked smirking.
“Yes!” I replied, glaring at him, even after he knows why it is important.
“College is over, right?” Mom asked, frowning at me.
“We all students decided to meet once at the college itself and spend time with no worries.” I replied.
“Ok! And did you plan what will you do now?” Dad asked.
“Dad! She just got graduated. Let her enjoy her holidays.” Brother replied before I can say anything.
“I want to be a lecturer.” I said shrugging.
“Perfect profession for you Janice! As spectacles are already there only a stick is missing in your hand. And you really talk only about subjects all the time, so it is perfect.” He said, glancing at Mom and Dad, and I stopped myself from smiling.
“Fine! You can choose it, and Ben is enough for the business I guess.” Dad said after a few minutes, and I stopped myself from giving a grin.
“Ok Dad.” I mumbled, and we both got up while Mom and Dad continued to talk.
“You are such a sweet brother. I got really scared he will not accept it, but you did it.” I said hugging him.
“You need to help me too.” He said in a serious tone.
“About what?” I asked him frowning.
“Next week, I will bring her here, and you need to be on my side making them accept us.” He replied.
“Of course I will do anything for Abby.” I said smiling.
“Really? She became more important than your brother?” He asked frowning.
“Don’t sulk, Bro! Now let me go to college.” I said, taking my purse and the books I need to return to the library.
“All the best.” He said grinning.
“I just need little confidence.” I said, taking a deep breath and left the house.
I walked outside and saw him already driving away from his home. Don’t worry Janice! Everything will be fine.
Oh Jesus! I know I am taking advantage of a situation here, but what can I do. He is now single and doesn't have any girlfriend hanging on his arm and mainly that Parul Mitra.
I don’t have any other chance than this. I need to tell him about my crush otherwise I will never be able to.
I talked to god inside and reached the college within minutes as it is very near to our house.
I glanced around and then saw him standing with his friends. He is such a cute guy, and everyone dies for him.
My David Silva! My first crush on my first day of college. And to top off that he became our neighbor as they shifted here before the college started.
The first year I couldn’t bring myself to even say anything thinking he will think badly and then later he got his girlfriend here Parul.
Parul is the hottest girl in the college, and all the boys are behind her, but she chose David.
But they both were like on and off a couple. They get into fights for silly things and then again, get together feeling jealous when any one of them started dating some other.
Such a weird thing to do, but who am I to tell anything. I never had any boyfriend or have anyone to show interest in me.
For the past few months, they are separate, and I think this is my final chance. I took a deep breath and started walking towards him not wanting to look at anyone else.
However, stopped in my tracks when I saw Parul walking towards him and they both were cozy. This is not fair, David! I thought and slowly the feeling of crush left.
I turned to go, but got collided with someone. My books fell down and I immediately bent to pick them up.
The guy too helped me, and we finally said, “I am sorry.”
“No! I should have seen.” I said, getting up.
“Even I should have seen.” He said looking behind me but not at me.
“Janice! Janice Britto.” I said forwarding my hand.
“Adithya! Adithya Sinha.” He said shaking my hand.
*Adithya Pov*
“No, Dad!” I said for the hundredth time.
“But Adithya, this is our family business, and you need to take care of it.” He said frowning.
“The business world is not for me. My cousins are doing good work so pass it down to them, and they are also our family right.” I said getting up.
“But...” he started to say, and I cut him off saying, “I will do something which I want to. I will tell you soon what it is but for now it is a secret.”
“Mom! I am leaving.” I said walking outside.
I took my bike and reached the college as soon as possible. Today I need to say to her that I like her.
She used to be my best friend in Intermediate but stopped when we joined here. Is it just because I am not popular in the college?
Nonetheless, she called me a few days back, and we talked like before. Maybe she too misses me, and this is my chance to say to her about my feelings.
I reached the college and started searching for her, but I couldn’t see Parul anywhere. So I decided to ask her friends who are standing with that David.
Nevertheless, stopped in my tracks when I saw her walking towards him and look like they both are together again.
I sighed and rubbed my forehead and started walking, but suddenly collided with someone.
I helped her to retrieve her books, and we both said “I am sorry.”
“No! I should have seen.” She said getting up.
“Even I should have seen.” I said and looked behind her to see both David and Parul hugging.
“Janice! Janice Britto.” She said forwarding her hand.
“Adithya! Adithya Sinha.” I said and shook her hand.
“Nice to meet you.” We both said at a time but didn’t laugh.
We both nodded and walked away in our different directions. I think it is time for me to forget about Parul.
#after three years# *Janice Pov* “Nervous?” Bhai asked, knocking on my door. “It is an understatement.” I replied, and Abby chuckled from beside me. “What? How can I even meet him?” I asked them frowning. “Janice! You are just meeting him. It’s not like you will get married today itself.” He replied. “And by the way, talk in a little low voice. They may hear you from here itself.” Abby said, and I sighed. “What did you think when you met the first guy who visited you for a marriage proposal?” I asked holding her hand. “Hey! Don’t let my wife take a path down that lane.” Bhai threatened. “Ok, my only fear was what type of guy he is and will I even feel attracted.” She replied ignoring her husband. “See, you have an advantage here. You already know him and ask him about his love life and mainly about that girl, whatever her name is.” He said in a serious tone. “I will!” I said nodding. “Looks like they are here.” Abby said hearing the talks. “Did they come here in their car
*Janice Pov* “You are definitely nervous.” Bhai said walking inside the room. “But you are looking beautiful though.” He added and I tried to give him a smile, but my shaking legs and hands stopped me. “What are you doing here?” Abby asked while doing the final touch ups. “Well, wanted to see my Sister. And my beautiful wife.” He replied smirking. “Janice! You have been meeting him for the past one month. Then why are you so nervous?” Abby asked frowning. “I met him and even talked to him, but still we can’t be sure it will be perfect right.” I replied, and she nodded understanding. “Any second thoughts?” Bhai asked, raising his eyebrow. “No! But just a little scared.” I replied, and he nodded understanding too. Does everyone feel the same? Or maybe somewhat familiar to this I guess. I started taking deep breaths and stared at myself in the mirror. I always thought one day I would wear this white gown for someone special. Even though this is little tight at present but that
*Janice Pov* “Take deep breathes.” I told myself and sat calmly at the edge of the bed. I am not feeling nervous anymore, probably because all the nervousness I have to feel already done by me at the church. “Hey!” He said entering the room. “Hey!” I said back and got up from the bed. “If you want, you can freshen up.” He said, and I nodded walking towards my bag. I don’t think I can breathe in this gown anymore. It is too tighter than I thought after wearing it for a few hours. When I walked outside the washroom, I saw him sitting on the bed and staring at the wall. “I asked Dad not to conduct any reception. It was okay for you, right?” He asked, staring at the wall. “Yeah! It’s not a big deal.” I replied shrugging. “I need to tell you something.” He said, and I nodded hearing the hesitating tone. “What is it?” I asked sitting beside him. “I really thought I forgot her, but I think I didn’t.” he replied in a line. “Wh...what? Whom?” I asked him shocked. “Parul! I think
*Janice Pov* I am again waiting for him at the dining table. I guess I should have my food already. This is too much. It’s been one month, and he is just avoiding me. I was like okay with it because he needs space to get closure on Parul topic. And at present I really want to sleep rather than waiting for a husband who is out there busy with his friends. I want to talk with his parents actually I tried in the first week but all they have to say is he is my husband, and I should take care that he fulfills his responsibilities in the company to which he is not going from the time we got married. One after the other I am seeing nothing but a hole in the ground. I am trying to cover up them, but he is trying his best to uncover them. I glanced at the clock and saw that it is past twelve. That’s it! I can’t sit calmly like everyday. I have my own problems with my job and all. This is all new to me as well to take care of the house and then job. I finished having my dinner and walke
*Janice Pov* “So how is life?” Abby asked, sipping her coffee. “It’s good.” I replied, looking down at the cup. “Janice! It’s been just four months since you got married, and you must be like having a grin or something on your face. What happened?” She asked, holding my hand. “It is an arranged marriage Abby. It takes time for both of us to settle.” I replied. “Your Mother-in-law is a complete fan of you though. Wherever she meets us, she just says you take care of everyone, and mainly David is involved in the business so much after the marriage.” Mom said proudly. “Yeah!” I said, leaning back. He is just hiding with the work, and that’s all. Whenever I try to talk to him little romantically, he would just start talking about the office. Seeing that my In-laws are happy and satisfied that he is taking responsibilities. I have a feeling of love for him, but he is maybe still in love with her. “Ok! I will just leave.” I said getting up. “Stay for some more time.” Abby said, ho
*Janice Pov* “Where is he?” I asked out loud still calling his number. It is the first day of our stay in Switzerland, and he is missing from the morning when I woke up. And now it is evening, but still he is outside somewhere not lifting his phone at all. I am scared here not knowing what to even do. What if something happened to him? I thought and immediately gasped scolding myself. That cannot happen at all. I just hope he is fine, and if he doesn’t lift his phone in ten minutes, then I will go to the police. Then I heard the door opening and saw him entering the room with a big smile. I frowned and walked towards him. “Where were you?” I asked him sighing in relief that he was fine. “Just went to a few places.” He replied still smiling. “I was so scared David. I was waiting for you, and you didn’t even lift your phone.” I said and sat on the bed. “I put it in silent mode so that no one disturbs me when I am enjoying.” He said and now I again frowned. “Enjoying?” I asked
*Janice Pov* “Bhai! What a surprise.” I said, lifting his call. “Of course it is a surprise when my so-called sister forgot that she even has a brother.” He said, and I rolled my eyes. “Bhai! Class will start in a few minutes. I will talk to you later.” I said, looking at the students walking inside the class. “After the class is over, just walk to the café near the college. I will be there soon.” He said hanging up, and I frowned. “So what happened?” I asked him sitting in front of him. “You have to tell me what happened.” He replied with a serious expression. “What do you mean Bhai?” I asked him frowning. “Before going for the holiday, I saw that you are always lost in thoughts, but now you don’t even smile. What happened?” He asked, holding my hand. “Nothing Bhai! It is general in the marriages I guess. I am trying to get to adapt to him, and he is doing the same.” I replied. “How much time will it take? It’s been what seven months already.” He said sighing. “No one wrot
*Janice Pov* Something is wrong! I thought, rubbing my forehead and paced in our room. I am thinking the same for the past few weeks. I thought everything was fine when we shared the kiss, but looks like there is something else. My thoughts stopped when he walked inside the room as usual late and placed his briefcase on the table. That’s all! And now he will walk inside the washroom not saying a single word. Then he will sleep sometimes having dinner and sometimes not. I decided to take a drastic step not able to stay back and let him do anything. That’s why when he walked inside the washroom, I immediately took his mobile and opened the lock. I saw all the messages and call log, and everything is perfectly empty. I took a deep breath and called her number. After a few minutes, the call is lifted, but she didn’t say a single word. I waited for a few minutes and immediately cut the call when I heard the movement inside the washroom. I deleted that there was a call done from thi