The alarm clock screeched to life harshing a loud beep , I smacked the snooze button checking the time, it is 8:30 I groaned and buried myself in the pillow thinking I could extend my sleep for ten minutes more minutes but my phone flashed with incoming call the caller id showed it was none other than my boyfriend . The silence in the room is disturbed by the noise of call.

As I stretched myself and attended the call, his voice which is sharp penetrated through the call made me shiver in fear and I woked up fully realising I have messed up things .

I can feel that he suppressed his anger in the ,"baby are you awake ,if you are late then i can't save you from my father's detention" and the thought of detention made me panic .

I  rushed towards bathroom and get rinsed in water quickly and wore my perfectly ironed uniform placed in my desk ,as I came down and picked up a packet of bread which is kept aside in dinning table applied some maeyo and placed some slice of meat.

I heard the most irritating voice aka my father who is telling me to change the dress which left me shocked because I spent an hour for readying. The day became worst when we have to re-ready

With annoyance I returned to room and changed myself into a white-mixed blue dress and tied some strand of my hair into bun and finally matched it with pair of sandals. He always tells me the plan at the moment  which I hate very much. I hate sudden events but it is the one that make me stay near him because he rarely spent time with me.

We settled into our car buckling up that's when my phone ringed again it was him. I switched off my phone as l can feel glare through rear view mirror.

We reached up infront of akasht uncle's house infact I am shocked why the hell do I have to come here. It had been six years since I came here. My last meet up was in my middle school .I was welcomed by a butler into the massive house which is painted in grey that shined wildly in sunlight.

Akasht uncle was sitting in his chair looking like he was waiting for us ,we was led into dinning table where the numerous dishes were served but I don't have any appetite to eat because my belly was filled with bread ,just as we continue having the pleasent  breakfast his son joined us.

Akasht uncle asked sensing my silent,

beta 'why aren't you eating'

I am actually allergic towards seafood,papa .He gently apologized for that and replaced my plate with porridge.

The whole dinning table was loud as both our fathers are chatting about business but I felt awkward of not understanding anything and I felt great because it soon ended just I felt relieved akasht uncle dropped another bomb

Actually beta you should follow him to his room . He casually said that as he slurped  his hot chai . His son led me upstairs probably towards his room but he was silent, he didn't even bother to introduce himself neither did I care.

We settled into his room which is covered by grey paint with neatly arranged bed and couch which is not my type.  My couch always covered with freshly shopped cloths and bed is with novels and books and my study table look the most chaotic. It has cups of coffee from past week.

We sat in the awkward silence so I thought of switching on my phone but as soon as I did . I felt guilty because Ashwin had called me for like 30 times.

Even though I know he won't take call because he probably may  in his class I dailed his number but it went into voice mail making me more worry. He always get annoyed when I ignore him but I didn't intend to do it.

After what felt like a year sitting in grave ended when my father called me from downstairs

Akasht uncle gifted me a blue ruby chain which must cost around 2 lakh but I politely denied.

Finally settled in car and headed to home, it was mid afternoon so I thought I could go to college as my heart couldn't stay calm when he isn't near me. I slipped into my uniform which is crinkle contrary to morning, today was wednesday though lab would be finished at morning I still wore it and just I reached out the gate the cab I booked has arrived.

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The corridor was loud and filled with too many people just like a mall which announced 50% discount. some were playing with paper plane while others running to reach class but my eyes wandered to see him. There he was my man ASHWIN SHARMA I spot him near water filler looking dangerously hot and my heart skipped a beat with anticipation looking at him makes me even more nervous a knot formed in my stomach , I gulped the saliva which formed in my throat.

Just I reached him, I released my breath which I don't even remember holding it each step felt heavy like walking towards a end of mountain cliff infact it was more than that.

ASHWIN POV

I saw her at corridor which is filled with people she reached me with slow steps. Each step feel like she was afraid to reach me but also not stopping. I  have been mad at her from morning but seeing her makes my madness vanishes into thin air.

I dragged her to store room . She followed my lead quietly like a obedient puppy. I banged her at the locker not so hard but still her body shivered with a jerk.

I leaned forward closing every inch of gap. Seeing her tired eyes made me realise she has been up late night usually watching dramas or reading books . I must scold her for this bad habit. Sleeping at 2 am gives her dark circles.

I uttered lowly in husky voice "do you

know what have you done" . It was more cold than I want it making her shiver at my words.

I am so-rry ,she shuttered with low voice eyes on ground . She always keeps her head low when she is wrong.

It somehow felt guilty for making her scare but she must learn the mistake she has done today. She skipped the lab which would drastically decrease her mark making her lose the job opportunity.

ARUSHI  POV

Seeing him this  close made me feel the  nervous running in my veins throughout the body. Even though we had been together for three years it was still new feeling to me . There was just an inch gap between us that was occupied by air passing inbetween.

He even closed the gap by hovering his lips over mine pouring his feelings in the kiss. It feels like he was telling me how much he missed me. I just moved my lips with the rhythm making our lips move in a sync and our hot breath mixed into each other . I can smell his vanilla scent mixing with his dripping sweat.

We both were in our own world untill the bell rang making us apart . There must be only three classes remaining .

So I picked up my books and headed to the physiology lecture as usual Ashwin saved me a seat in mid row because he always make sure I  had listened the classes and taken up notes.

But we both have only two classes together and another four I just sit with  my dear baby smirithi and ivaan .

I sat beside him with a faint smile and unpacked my notebook even though I just scribble random cartoon pictures. I tipped my pen and started drawing.

I noticed him after few seconds ,he was so focused on to the lesson but changed his direction towards me to  gave a glare as an indication to focus on board but I just ignored his warning.

He turned his attention towards me , fully this time and tapped his pen on bench with slight pressure.

I understand that he wants me to listen to lecture and he hates when I ignore so I  tried to maintain but my eyes flickered with tiredness maybe due to late night sleeps . I must avoid reading in Night.

Ahhh finally the boring lecture ends . If we suffer from insomnia we don't need therapy we just need a physics lecture. Hats off to physics .so my next class is finance but for him it is maths so it is time to separate . He ruffled my hair and my baby hairs fall into my forehead . I feel his figure disappear into crowd of students.

Suddenly I felt someone crushing my bones.There she is the drama queen hugging me like we were apart for year but only around 15 hours.

I kissed her forehead 'Aww my baby missed me' I said that equal to her clinginess. I hissed at pain when Ivaan smacked my head . I gave him a death glare. He always annoy me purposely.

My attention was turned towards smirithi when she stated a fact

"your lipstick has been smuged " she stated innocently.

I panicked how could I forget about this I checked myself with mirror but no there was no smugness. I shot her a questioning look .

She shrugged and smiled sheepishly 'I sawed you two coming out of store room so I thought you kissed so to conform it I just threw a little trick' she finished it with a wink .

I couldn't believe that I fell for her trick the embarrassment seeped into my skin. A blush creept into my cheek, may the ground just swallow me . I was caught by a dumb trick.

Smirithi ,ivaan and I went to into our next class because we have chosen exactly six classes together so we could never stay apart .

I hate finance because it's all about calculation. I am glad as Ashwin was  not in finance because I always take nap in the class so if he see me like this he would practically kill me.

Just  my eyelid closed making the lashes emerge peacefully , I heard bickering of these two idiots.

What the fuck is wrong with you why do you always fight, the frustration is evident in my voice making whole class to turn around at me . But this was nothing new .

She always scribble on my notebook , ivaan said that like a middle school boy complaining when his favourite chocolate was missing.

Are you two really a collage students or a child , why do you always throw around tantrums.

It does not matter arushi , just took one side. Me or the stupid him choose wisely or you will regret the choice

I could feel the sarcasm so I let my head hit the table because I don't wanna be in middle of their childish fight.

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Finally the day has ended I slipped into my bed it was warm,cozy but a little bit messy I took out one of my novel I am currently reading it was filled with mysteries and thrilling I couldn't believe that I stayed again  upto

untill 3 a.m to read this. The time runs up fast.

It was weekend so I stayed bit more in my bed than usual. My head hurts like I have drunk , my stomach growling in hunger .

My body aches alot , thank God I could rest I already thinking of spending my weekend by watching a random funny show by covering myself with a thick blanket and a cup of black coffee filled in large mug.

But my life has other plans my father sent me text telling me to get ready for shopping which is usually not his type .

However I get myself ready into a beidge shirt and dark brown short skirt and matches it with a stud and a shuttle make up .I curled my hair lightly and left it open .

After reaching the mall I was shocked to see my father with akasht uncle and his grumpy son.

The mall felt so cold I regret for not covering myself in a thick cloth

It was end of the december the chill weather makes me shiver

I greeted them with a smile and uncle happily returns it but no reaction from grumpy son .  I ignored and made my way.

We first went into the jewelry shop . My eyes instantly fell on the black diamond. I have never been interested in black because I am always fond of white colour but this necklace it is an opaque luster of black rubies with vibrant fierce red diamond making me attracted towards it .

My eyes never left them but I forcefully redirected into something else but the confusion of buying it lingered in my mind . Just a word to my father and the necklace would fall on to my hand but I am not interested in spending money on this .

But now what's more important is the chill air that spike down my spine. I stiffened by cold air that hit skin like draggers.

He offered me his blazer I forward my hand in hesitation and covered myself in it . It has strong smell of cologne. I have worn clothes of Ashwin and ivaan but they do not smell so  strong like this . It screams smoky vibe, it was woody and spicy making me go insane for it smell.

Maybe I should ask what perfume does he use ...of course to gift Ashwin .

We have finalized two set of necklace one with a centre peice of lavender emeralds connected with spiny green leaves shaped another with a polki diamond of brown crystals.

Next we entered the dress botique it has several collections and I have picked pastel peacock blue lehenga for my cousin's wedding and dark red lehanga that has pattern with golden thread and several gems.

I had took enough time for shopping and no one complained about that but my foots starts hurting due to long heels.

And it is time for lunch but father and uncle has left for office due to emergency leaving me alone with this grumpy .

I headed to food court ordered myself a large coke with fries and now he doesn't even at my eye sight and I don't have any cash with me right now how am l gonna pay for this .

He came towards me after 15 minutes and paid for my food and extended me a shoe maybe he must have noticed the bruises  in my leg . The heel had marked my leg with redness and bruises.

I changed into the shoe and my comfy spot came but this silence is more awkward .

Hey... Oh no it is more embarassing than the silence i should have just maintained the silence.

He just smiled at me and continued "you don't have to worry , your father has informed me to continue the shopping and he will be back at night "

We have shopped plenty of things like makeup items, bags and heels he paid for all of that without any complain . I put it in the cart and he just swipe the machine.

Now we are at the French restaurant dinning with alcohol but I hate drinks so I just took a sip of orange juice with a spoon full of cheesey macroni white pasta that are showered with mozzarella cheese but I like stall food rather than this type of fancy food. I really enjoy eating there because we don't need to maintain the table manners. We really need to memorize every kind of fork before going to my father's dinner meeting with his colleague. Speaking of fork  a bitter past came into my mind .

Why can't you even eat properly

why do you always embarrass us infront of your father's colleague. I am really ashamed of raising such a useless daughter.

These harsh words lingered in my mind which came out of my mother's mouth about half an hour before .

I quietly sobbed by hugging the pillow thinking it was my secret and supportive human .

I always hate dinner meetings because every time it happened I only make mistake .My eyes are hurting due to continuous crying. Unknowingly my eyes closed themselves.

The wound was still fresh, it may have happened before years but the hurt that caused it didn't even healed . How much I hate her to my core ,she is still my mother, even my father has forgiven her for everything but still I feel hatred towards her .

Something hurt more when you ignore it

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