Zivah's POV
It's been a week. A freaking week and I still hear nothing from Ved. Now my insecurities have turned into worries. I don't care if he is ignoring me but I just want to know if he is fine.
I stood anxiously at Parth's door after knocking it for 4-5 times. Some guy opened the door as I barged in leaving him in confusion. It was still way too early in the morning but I didn't care.
Parth came almost running downstairs. I could tell he was right out of his bed.
"Zivah?" He said being shocked as he came forward, "What's wrong?"
"I couldn't reach Ved," I said with worrying expressions. I could even cry at the moment but I somehow managed not to.
"What's wrong? Who was that?" Laksh shouted from upstairs coming at the edge of the staircase.
I looked at him with a pout on my face. Parth let out a sigh looking relieved now.
"Sit here." He said.
"What's wrong, Zivah?" Laksh asked being worried. He made his way downstairs as he wore his t-shirt.
"She couldn't reach Ved," Parth said looking calm now, "That's why she is worried."
Laksh looked at us and then shook his head in disappointment.
"You scared the shit out of me," he said letting out a sigh and got seated on the couch, "Damn girl."
"Come here," Parth said pulling me by holding my arm. I followed him up to the couch, "Have a seat."
"But... Ved..." I said but he stopped me and gestured to sit.
"Ved is fine." He said calmly. I took a seat next to Laksh and Parth got seated adjacent to me.
"How do you know?" I asked frowning at him. Thought about him calling Parth and others but not me crossed my mind and before I could say anything yet again Laksh beat me to it.
"Will you calm down?" Laksh asked looking at me. My frown deepened looking at Laksh.
"It's his routine," Parth said, "He just picks up his bag and leaves."
The same guy who opened the door came towards us. We all moved our gaze at him.
"Should I bring tea and coffee?" He asked.
Parth nodded and looked at me, "Tea or Coffee?"
"Tea," I said still frowning. Parth chuckled and looked back at the guy who gave us a small smile and left.
"He then shows up after a few days, sometimes weeks and other times months." Parth finished and looked back at me. Okay... I don't want this to last until months. I want him to be back as soon as possible. I terribly miss him.
"He calls rarely," Laksh said shrugging his shoulders.
"That's insane!" I said not believing what I was being told.
"What about Rupath?" I asked again with a hope that at least he would know.
Parth and Laksh looked at each other for a brief moment before looking back at me.
"Doesn't he tell him?" I asked again as they didn't speak anything.
"Usually no," Parth said sitting comfortably in his seat.
"What?" I asked blinking my eyes.
"Look even I found this thing... At start like..." Parth tried to explain but was short of words I suppose. So he left it there and started another sentence instead. "I even asked Rupath countless times about his whereabouts," he said further, "But Rupath was chilled out."
I raised my eyebrows in disbelief. How can he?
"Sure he does get worried if there is no news for like some days." Parth started explaining to me. I narrowed my eyes at him.
"If days exceed," Laksh said correcting him.
"Yes, that's the word." He said snapping his fingers looking at Laksh. Laksh gave him a smirk. "But otherwise he is okay with it." Parth completed. I let out a sigh.
The same guy came with three cups in a tray and a few biscuits.
Parth offered me a cup. I took it and he bent again to take his.
"But he should inform," I said looking at the warm vapor coming out of the cup in my hand. I said looking at Parth again, "It's been more than a week now."
"I know." Parth said nodding his head, "I called him when I got back but there was no reply. That's when I knew he is gone again." He finished giving me a small smile.
"I don't believe this," I said shaking my head.
There was silence for a few minutes before I thought of breaking it again. I turned to face Parth.
"Do you think he might have called Rupath?" I asked again, considering all the possibilities. I don't want to give up just yet. I want to know his whereabouts. He is making me worried.
"We can confirm?" Laksh said eating the biscuit as he took out his mobile from his sweatpants pocket.
"Yes of course," Parth said nodding.
"Zivah, it will get cold," Parth said gesturing at the teacup in my hand as Laksh dialed the number.
I nodded at Parth and took a long sip of tea. That hot liquid burnt the inside of my mouth. I gulped it as fast as possible but it was too late.
Laksh and Parth looked at me carefully with some unbelievable expressions. I nodded when Parth raised his eyebrows asking me if I'm okay. Laksh let out a chuckle shaking his head.
He finally pressed that dial button and put the phone on speaker, keeping it on the table at the front.
I waited as the rings went on. No one picked up the call and the lady spoke. I let out a sigh as Laksh cut the call and sat straight again.
"He will call back. It's too early for Rupath to wake up." Laksh said. I widened my eyes as I got the reality check.
"Shit I forgot that," I said putting my hands on my mouth. Laksh and Parth chuckled.
"It's okay, chill," Laksh said winking at me as I shook my head.
I have been acting like a psycho for the past few days. Especially with mom in the house, it's difficult for me to even stay in. I find it so hard. I wonder how I lived with her in New York. Being in Delhi has totally made me a different person and I forgot how to even tolerate my own mother.
The absence of Ved is only making things worse for me. I have been going insane with my thoughts about him. I have been imagining every possible reason for his disappearance. That's why I thought it was high time I ask these boys about him. At least that would help me but seems like even they are as clueless as me in his matter.
"Do you want anything to eat?" Parth asked.
"My mouth is on fire so I just need something cold right now," I said genuinely holding my neck. The two of them let out a laugh.
Parth nodded at me and got up as he went somewhere, I suppose in the kitchen.
"Especially the tongue part," Laksh said pointing at his tongue and making a face. I let out a chuckle looking at him, "You won't be able to feel anything for a few days."
"That's the worst," I said genuinely. "God, have I gone mad?" I asked holding my head and giving him a horrific expression. Laksh laughed.
"It's pretty usual when you are in so much love." He said being dramatic and singing some love song in opera style.
I laughed hard looking at him as I hit him several times in his arm and hands in an attempt to make him stop but that was useless. Parth came with a bowl and it had my favorite dish in the entire universe.
I took it from him as Laksh's singing session continued. I rolled my eyes as I took a spoon to my mouth. It felt amazing with that cold sensation hitting my burnt tongue.
"And you are not denying?" Parth asked raising his eyebrows with a smile playing on his lips.
"I don't know but yes he does affect me. More than I want to accept." I said shrugging my shoulders and digging the spoon inside icecream yet again. "I won't deny that I have gone crazy thinking about him day and night," I said further as both the boys gave me an impressed smile.
"Why is it so tough to tell people about your whereabouts?" I said again frowning and coming back to the same topic. "Isn't it a pretty normal thing to do?" I said again and realized that I'm the only one in the room who is blabbering.
Laksh and Parth were looking at me with a known look on their faces. I stopped talking and finished the icecream as those two let out a loud laugh making me roll my eyes yet again.
"You can ask him that directly," Parth said still laughing looking at my distressed state.
"Of course," I said shaking my head and putting the bowl on the table feeling content.
"I'm gonna kill him once I see him," I said.
"I'll pray for him," Laksh said with a mocking smile. I smiled sarcastically at him.
I widened my eyes yet again.
"Parth!" I said shouting. He gave me a questioning look.
"Hmm?"
"I forgot your books," I said. Parth chuckled.
"Don't bother. That's fine," he said, "I still have a collection to last for the lifetime."
"Oh... that's true." I said agreeing with him as we both let out a laugh.
"You can take any more if you want to." He said further.
"Yes I will," I said, "Actually if you don't mind then can I take a few for my Dadu and Dadi? They have specifically told me to ask you." I finished.
"Are you kidding me?" He asked as the wrinkles took over his forehead, "Take whatever you like. Afterall Books are to read and share and not for keeping it on display." He finished with a smile. I gave him a nod with a genuine smile.
"I need to brush people." Laksh said getting yup and yawning, "I don't think Rupath will be waking up anytime sooner."
"Yes," Parth said, "Be comfortable, Zivah."
"Breakfast is getting prepared till then we will be back." He said.
"Sure." I nodded as they both went to their respective rooms to get ready.
**********
"It's so freaking early to have breakfast," Laksh said with a wide smile sitting across me on the dining table, "It feels amazing."
"Seems like you are not a morning person, Laksh," I said.
"Never have been," Laksh said, "I'm a night owl." I let out a laugh.
"He wakes up early." He said pointing at Parth who sat in the middle at the edge of the table.
"I never have been able to wake up early." I said genuinely as even I like nights more than mornings, "But I'm kinda used to because of my working schedule."
"It's good to wake up early and start your day on a fresh note," Parth said defending himself, "Rather than sleeping till noon." He said giving Laksh a look to which he smiled widely.
"I just don't understand it," Parth said shaking his head as I and Laksh let out a laugh after exchanging looks.
"Of course you won't, Uncle," Laksh said, gaining a tough look from Parth.
"I hope to learn that as well as I have seriously messed up with my sleeping schedule," I said shaking my head.
Parth was about to say something when I squeal making them jerk a little. They both threw a rather confusing look towards me.
"Oh freak," I said looking at Parth, "I was so drowned into the fucking problems that I forgot to ask you."
Parth gave me a questioning look.
"How is Randhir?" I asked.
Parth's expressions changed as he moved his gaze from mine. Laksh looked at him carefully and I cursed myself for killing the mood for both of them.
"Randhir..." Parth said struggling to find words, "Well he is fine. I mean he shows he is fine," He said further still not looking at me, "So I hope."
He looked at Laksh who gave him a gentle smile. I stayed quiet as I thought it's the best thing to do. I have already fucked up everything for them.
"He is still in Bangalore," Parth continued as he finally looked at me, "Will come in a few days."
"Is he going to marry Mishka?" I asked again unable to hold it back. Parth didn't say anything and instead looked in his plate.
"I hope not," Laksh said, "I don't like the vibe of that girl. She gives me cringe." He finished taking a sip of water.
"Laksh." Parth gave him a strange look.
"Something is sure off about her," I said genuinely, "I mean she kind of thinks... I mean..." I was trying to find some good words for her but got stuck as I looked at Laksh for help.
"So highly of herself." He said completing the sentence for me. I nodded at him gratefully.
"Yes exactly," I said, "I'm just worried about Randhir."
I looked at Parth who still was in the same state. I don't know what's going on in their lives but I don't like the feel of it.
"I mean he is a happy soul," I said.
"Well, it's his life and he needs to take the final decision. We can't do anything, can we?" Parth said in a plain tone. Wow! That was new. I haven't seen him like this before. So, either he is trying to hold back his feelings or else I don't know. I can't think of anything.
"I'm sure we can't. But..." I said again. I looked at Laksh who shook his head slightly asking me to stop the topic so I stopped abruptly.
Parth looked at me giving a questioning look.
"You are his brother." I completed the sentence for once and stayed quiet.
"Yes..." Parth said with a small laugh, "We have been close but things do change sometimes. People fall apart." He said being in his own thoughts. I didn't say anything nor did Laksh.
"Don't worry everything is good. It's just he stopped making sense to me for a couple of years." Parth said further taking our silence as a sign to continue, "That's all."
I looked at Parth not knowing what to do or what to say. I shouldn't have asked anything maybe. I don't think I should know anything. It's his family thing and I'm just being nosy.
"Zivah..." Laksh said bringing me out of the thoughts, "You want anything else?"
"Umm..." I said giving him a small smile and feeling guilty, "No thanks, Laksh but I'm good."
Laksh looked puzzled as well. No one spoke anything for some time and it felt so awkward that I wanted to get out so bad.
"Look I'm sorry it's just... There are too many things going on in my life and..." Parth said in some time. He held his spoon tightly in his hand.
"It just seems that it's gonna get really fucked up in the coming days." He said further as he looked at me. His eyes held so many emotions. They were moist, I felt bad. I shook my head a little.
"My family..." He said further and stopped to contain himself as he looked at the table in front of absent-minded.
"I came early because too many things were happening and I just wanted to get out." He said and took a deep breath.
"I knew Randhir needed me but I just can't..." He stopped unable to speak and rubbed his face with his hand recklessly.
"Hey..." Laksh said holding Parth's hand, "Parth..."
Parth didn't look at him and stayed quiet. I looked at Parth closely with concern.
"It's okay," Laksh said, "You did what you felt was right. I'm sure Randhir will understand this." He said further with a small smile. I smiled a little looking at them.
"Do you think?" Parth asked looking at Laksh.
"Yes of course," Laksh said with his wide smile, "He is your brother. If he doesn't then who else?"
Parth just nodded a little still not convinced enough. But I guess that's okay as everyone has their own insecurities.
"It's gonna be alright," Laksh said further patting Parth's hand, "Just give it some time. Everything will fall into place. And as you said, it's his life. You did your best now it's up to him." Laksh finished making Parth smile a little. He nodded at him in understanding.
"I'm sorry," I said genuinely, "I didn't know anything and I just barged in." I finished fiddling with my fingers, looking guilty.
"Don't be sorry. I should be the one," Parth said, "I didn't want to be rude. It's just..." He was trying to explain when I cut him off.
"It's okay," I said with a smile, "Really."
"I'm glad you came, Zivah, else he was just like this ever since he has come back," Laksh said. I smiled at him as I looked at Parth. "At least you lighten up the mood a bit.' Laksh said winking again.
"I'm glad I was of any help," I said putting on my best smile. "I mean my messed up state was pretty entertaining. Even I would agree upon that." I said.
"Me too," Laksh said as he started laughing, "At least we had a good laugh."
I rolled my eyes at him. Parth let out a laugh as well which made me ease up a bit.
"You are such a jerk, Laksh," I said, "But also a sweetheart."
Parth raised his eyebrows giving us an impressed look.
"I mean you talk nonsense most of the times but you make up for it for those wise words you speak once or twice," I said with a smile.
"I'm gonna cry hearing those golden words," Laksh said dramatically making us chuckle.
"And you are making me regret it," I said throwing a paper napkin into his direction as the room filled with laughter yet again.
*************
I spent some time in the library along with Parth as he suggested some books to read. We chatted over our common reads. We discussed what we felt about the story, the characters, and the message it conveyed.
In short, it was a healthy discussion and I am pretty sure that it will be useful to me somewhere for sure.
Laksh came running into the library with his phone in hand.
"Guys, it's Rupath!" He said patting a little. Parth and I looked at each other before looking back at him.
"Who asked you to run?" Parth asked looking at Laksh who sat on the chair, "It was just Rupath."
"I know right?" Laksh said scratching his head, "Why did I do that?"
I and Parth shook our heads.
"Call him," I said sitting straight as I saw him making no move. He was just sitting as he moved his t-shirt in an attempt to cool himself down.
"Wait, let me have water." He said taking the bottle from the table. I rolled my eyes as Parth shook his head again.
Laksh took the bottle then opened it's lead and sipped the water slowly. He smiled once he put the lead back on and kept the bottle back on the table.
I kept giving him cold glares with a disappointed look from Parth but it was of no use.
"Alright now." He said rubbing his hands on each other.
He dialed the number again and put the mobile on the table with its speaker on.
Rupath picked it up in the second ring itself and I was so glad about it.
"Dude, you alright?" Rupath asked as soon as receiving the call in some low tone, "I meant you called at 6 in the morning."
Parth let out a chuckle. Laksh let out a sigh.
"It wasn't me, bro." He said giving me an unpleasant look. I returned it.
"What?" Rupath asked with confusion.
"It was Zivah," Parth said.
"Zivah?" Rupath asked again, "I don't understand? Is everything okay?" He finished with concern.
"Yes," Laksh said with irritation, "You ask too many questions. Just stop and let me speak."
"Alright go on," Rupath said correcting his tone.
"Ha, what was it?" Laksh asked with confusion as he looked at us with crooked eyebrows, "What was I going to ask?"
"Ved..." Parth said shaking his head with a plain face. Laksh's face lit up.
"Yes, right!" He said, "See this is what happens when you distract me." He frowned at last. I let out a sigh resting my back on the chair. My stare on Laksh was still cold.
"Laksh, back to the topic?" Rupath shouted making him smile.
"Do you have any idea about the whereabouts of your dear brother?" He finally asked coming to the actual point.
"Ved?" Rupath said with confusion. "No... Why? Oh..." He had those many expressions in just one sentence. I could even imagine a foolish smile on his face at last.
"Someone is worried I see." Rupath dramatically said making Laksh chuckle. Parth contained his laugh as I rolled my eyes.
"If he is going to behave like an asshole then what am I suppose to do?" I said shrugging my shoulders.
"I don't blame you," Rupath said chuckling, "We have had the same issues in past when this thing started. I used to freak out as I was unable to get hold of him for days but later it became just... alright." He said letting out a sigh. I listened to him carefully.
"But yes it still does make me worried." He said with genuineness in his voice.
"So you don't know as well?" I asked with sadness and disappointment in my voice.
"Not exactly but he did tell me that he had some plans of going on some Himalayan trek," Rupath said further.
"But I'm not sure," he said letting out a sigh, "Don't worry he will be back soon considering it's been a week already."
"Why can't people let me live peacefully?" I said frowning and complaining. The three of them chuckled.
"If it's peaceful then where is life?" Rupath said in some Shayari kind of tone being poetic.
"Wow, Rupath. Did you take too much last night?" Laksh asked raising his eyebrows even though Rupath can't see him.
"I didn't actually so it's the aftermath," Rupath said smiling.
"Where is Renee?" I asked popping in-between.
"She left for Mumbai for some modeling assignment," Rupath said.
"And you still didn't have the drink last night?" Laksh asked again making me roll my eyes.
"I was writing a new song for our freaking band," Rupath said sarcastically.
"Woah! How it came out?" Parth asked with a full smile considering we are on his favorite topic.
"It's still in the early stage so let's see," Rupath said casually.
"Guys you are getting distracted," I said in a plain tone.
"Oh yes, back to Zivah," Laksh said. Rupath and Parth let out a laugh again.
"Thanks," I said faking a smile.
"Sorry we just got carried away," Rupath said further.
"Ohkay so I was saying don't worry about him. I have told this to him countless times. Sometimes by shouting, sometimes with irritation and other times with love but it's of no use so I just let him be." He said further.
"It's a little tough for me but it is what it is." He said further as we heard him struggling with something. He got distracted for some time. He paused before starting again.
"Besides he says, we are out on tour most of the time so it doesn't matter where he goes without telling us." He finished as we heard him sipping water or coffee or tea. Whatever!!!
"That's bullshit!" I said frowning, "I mean that doesn't make any sense." I finished as wrinkles on my forehead deepened.
"I know..." I heard Rupath. The disappointment in his voice was clearly visible. I let out a sigh
"So what's happening in your lives?" Rupath asked further.
"No one bothered about calling me after leaving farmhouse." He said with complaining voice, "I'm very much disappointed which includes you as well, Zivah."
I raised my eyebrows hearing him.
"Me?" I asked being confused and shocked.
"Yes, can't you people call me? Fine if you don't want to but Renee?" He said almost yelling.
"Sorry actually my mom came from New York so it was kinda..." I said letting out a small sigh.
I saw Parth and Laksh had some surprised expressions as they looked back at me.
"To take you back?" Parth asked. I shook my head.
"Apparently to check on me," I said with a sarcastic laugh, "Anyway it's a long story about my misery. I'll tell you guys some other time."
"No worry as we are in no hurry," Laksh said. His smile widened as he finished the sentence. We gave him a look.
"Laksh..." Rupath said in a plain voice.
"I'm way too good," Laksh said again, "You guys should let me write something too."
I and Parth gave him disapproving looks as we shook our heads.
"Parth, I'll send you my draft and idea behind the song. Go through it." Rupath said changing the topic making me chuckle.
"Yes sure," Parth said nodding.
"Guys I'm serious," Laksh said again but no one bothered to give him attention.
"Alright Zivah, we will host a big bash once that jerk is back and curse him together, okay?" Rupath said.
"Yes for sure," I said nodding and smiling.
"Chalo then," Parth said.
"Guys listen, Rupath." Laksh was still trying to get the attention but Rupath disconnected the call making him frown.
"That was rude." He said deepening his frown.
"Let's go, Zivah," Parth said getting up from his seat.
"I should get going now," I said looking in my watch. Again in that house with my dear mother lecturing me and telling me how to be practical. I let out a sigh with just that thought.
"You are not going anywhere without having lunch with us," Parth said.
"I don't mind," I said smiling widely. Parth smiled back as we made our way out with complaining Laksh following us.
************
Parth gave some off time to his cook as he decided to make the food. Laksh offered him help but I'm pretty sure it won't be of any use.
I made an excuse to use the washroom. One of his helpers showed me the room.
I entered it by pushing the door gently. It was spacious. I looked around walking ahead inside.
The bed rested in middle with an open balcony the beautiful view as the sunshine came inside brightening the whole room. I loved how airy and bright it was.
I moved to the bedside table as I saw some pictures on it. The whole band smiling at the camera after finishing the concert, arms over one another, laughing with happiness. I smiled looking at the picture. It showed their close bond which I adore a lot.
I moved to the side to see a picture of younger Rupath and Ved with Laksh and Parth in some mountains. I took the picture in hand as I looked at Ved, smiling happily. I moved my fingers on his face.
"Where the fuck are you, Kashyap?" I said in a low voice looking at the photo, at him.
"I miss you," I whispered. "There are so many things I need to tell you," I said blinking one tear away from my eye. I took a deep breath still looking at him.
"I'm scared, Ved," I said, "That they will take me away soon. I want to be with you." I said further as a smile formed on my face.
"It's strange I know. You might have given me a strange look. I understand." I said rolling my eyes as a smile took over my face again.
"I got this feeling that something is happening with me in a good way but I was just unsure," I said further.
"But not anymore." I said shaking my head, "You have been freaking me out since days, Kashyap. I can't think straight," I said letting out a small laugh, "Just come back."
I stopped for a moment looking at him, taking breaths, trying to contain my emotions.
"I won't bind you or cage you ever," I started in a low voice again, "So don't worry about it. I just need you to be with me right now," I said further feeling heavy, "More than anything or anyone else. But at the same time, I feel stupid. How can one becomes so close and so important this soon?" I let out a laugh.
"I have thought not to think and just let it be," I said shrugging my shoulders as a smile played on my lips, "Because it feels good to be carefree and happy again. I know you will be scared when I tell you this but I have to," I nodded. That thought made my heart beat rapidly but I ignored it.
"Just don't run away. Be with me just like this. I won't let my feelings suffocate you. I'll hold them back if I have to." I said stopping for a moment. A smile formed on my lips involuntarily.
"I love you, Ved and I miss you." I said as a tear escaped my eye moving down from the cheek, "You are the best thing that has happened to me in a long time." I finished as I moved my hand on his frame yet again.
"Just come back, please," I whispered, putting the frame down. I wiped my moist eyes and cheeks as I smiled widely.
I have had this feeling always that Ved is definitely not a mere friend or a fling for me. I have shared so much with him that I feel emotionally attached. He listens to me, he understands me. And somewhere deep down I feel he has the same feelings for me but he is scared because of his past experiences.
I will give him time. All the time in the world he needs but only if he wants. Else I have to live with these unrequited feelings for the rest of my life. I smiled again as I roamed the room further.
I noticed some more pictures on the wall. Most of them with Parth and Laksh. I smiled adoring them.
There was another group photo with all of them The Heatstroke with Ved, Renee, and...
And that Mira with Ved's arm around her. I frowned as I moved my gaze to calm down the building insecurity.
She is long gone from his life, Zivah. Calm the fuck down.
I shook my head a little to clear those thoughts away.
After looking around for a while, I made my way in the washroom to get fresh as I'm basically here since I have woken up. I'm sleepy as well. As I couldn't sleep the whole night and kept twisting and turning inside the bed. It was justified as well, looking at how this jerk is behaving as he wants.
After freshening up, I made my way downstairs not finding Laksh or Parth in the living room. I frowned looking around. I just walked randomly in the hope to find them somewhere.
"Are you sure, Parth?" I heard Laksh say in a serious tone.
Finally, I found them. Laksh was sitting on the counter while Parth was busy making some dishes. I moved forward just to stop again.
"I'm sure. Why would she doubt?" Parth said. My heart skipped a beat. Were they talking about me? What doubt?
"I don't know. You haven't told her about the actual family matter as well." Laksh said.
"How does it matter?" Parth said with pure irritation. "I don't think she is the kind of girl who will freak out over these small things." He said further cocking his eyebrows.
"Small thing?" Laksh questioned letting out a chuckle, "Might be for you but once you go out with it, it becomes a huge mess."
"What's your problem, Laksh?" Parth said making his voice a little louder, "You are saying the same thing ever since Randhir matter has arrived. Should I just give up as well?" He said further. They didn't even notice my presence and it didn't feel good to hear their personal talk but his louder voice made me stop again.
I haven't seen Parth this angry before.
"That's not what I'm saying. I'm just being practical." Laksh said shrugging his shoulders as he jumped down from the counter.
"Practical? I don't think this will end well Laksh. If we go by your kind of practicality." Parth said again not sparing any look to Laksh. Laksh put his hand over Parth's shoulder and was about to say something when I thought of letting them know about my presence.
"Guys..." I said cheerfully. They both turned to face me immediately.
"Zivah..." They said with shocked expressions, "When did you come?"
They exchanged the looks before looking back at me. I put my best smile on as I don't want them to know that I heard some of their conversations.
"Just..." I said, "Don't worry I can sit outside if you want to discuss anything."
"No! Its..." Parth and Laksh said together and looked at each other. Parth let out a sigh as he continued, "It's nothing."
"Chill. You guys don't have to tell me every other thing about your lives." I said genuinely. I honestly don't know why but I don't feel bad if they are hiding their matters from me. I just came in their lives month back. Besides they have all the right to keep the things to them which are important.
Even I haven't told them about my fucked up life or my parents or even Vihaan.
"Friends do have secrets too. It's okay to have one as long as it doesn't affect the friendship." I said with a smile.
Both of them smiled at me gently.
"Right?" I asked further as no one took an effort to speak further.
"I guess," Laksh said as Parth nodded.
"Lunch is almost ready," Parth said, "Just take the plates and stuff."
He didn't spare another to look at Laksh nor did he tried to speak to Parth further.
Laksh handed over some plates to me as he took the plates which were already out.
We had lunch with us chatting over normal things but I did notice the tension in the air. They sure talked with me but they restrained themselves from talking to each other. I let it slip and didn't stress on that matter as it was clearly visible that they both were trying to hide their tension from me and act normal.
I left the house later in the afternoon in the hope that those two sorts out the differences soon as I don't like seeing them like this. I actually thought of leaving after lunch as I saw the coldness between them and I felt it was better to leave them alone to sort things out. But they didn't let me go and made me stay till evening.
I was actually glad and grateful for that as I get to stay away from my house, specifically speaking, my mom.
The less I'm at home, the less I've to face my mom or talk to her.
Parth and Laksh were not making their differences that obvious to which I was really thankful. They didn't make me feel awkward or left out throughout the time I spend there but I could constantly sense their coldness towards each other. It was kinda cute after some time. They do share such an amazing bond with each other. I totally adore them and their bond.
After a long week, today was the day I felt a little better. Talking to them and spending time with him really helped me. Otherwise, I would have gone insane with thoughts about Ved. I'm glad I decided to ask them about Ved at least now. So it's confirmed that it's pretty normal with him and he's fine and he'll be back. The only problem is we don't know when he'll back or where he has gone. But that's fine as long as he doesn't keep us all waiting for too long.
I felt like I could sleep properly today. I finally got some clarity on his sudden disappearance and I'm glad there's nothing serious to worry about. But I know a part of me won't stop worrying until I see his face or hear his voice. There's nothing I can do about it and I'm okay with it.
I hope he's back soon and I get to hold him close and kiss him hard showing my love which I can't possibly express to him. But before that, I am going to beat the shit out of him for doing this to me.
You just come back, Ved Kashyap...
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✨Authors Note✨
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