Na Bangaram (Pranushka)

Chapter 39

*time skip to a few weeks later*

Anushka's Pov:

I have been meaning to meet up with Prabhas for the lunch date that Miheeka suggested for almost two weeks now, but we both have been so busy it hasn't worked out. Today, with the help of Rana I am going to surprise him at work for lunch. I start packing the sandwiches I made and put them in a basket with juice, cookies, fruits, and a salad.

I put the basket into the car and drive to Prabhas's office.

"Hey Rana, is Prabhas in his cabin," I ask. I walk into Rana's cabin and set the food down.

"He doesn't have any more meetings he should be in, or he's with his assistant, the new one," He answers to me.

"What new assistant," I ask him, walking towards his desk.

"Ya, he hasn't told you about her yet?" Rana says while looking into the basket.

"Wow, I wish Miheeka brought me this," He says while closing it.

I roll my eyes and make my way towards the door. He hands the basket to me as I leave the room and walk to Prabhas's.

I walk past a few empty rooms, and stop at Prabhas's room. I move my hand to the doorknob, but I stop when I look into the little window. I see Prabhas sitting on his chair looking at something on the laptop. I see a girl standing next to him, pointing at the laptop screen in front of them. She says something to him and puts her hand onto his shoulder while they both start laughing.

I feel my heart stop when I see them laughing and all happy together, just like he used to be with me. My eyes fill up with tears and I immediately turn around, not able to see anymore. I run back to Rana's cabin and pray that he's still inside.

"Anushka," He stands up from his chair when I come in.

"Here take this," I place the basket of food in front of him and run out of the door. I hear him calling my name but I do not turn around.

I drive home, and run upstairs to my room, ignoring my mom calling my name, asking me what's wrong.

I throw myself onto my bed and cry into my pillow. I have been holding so much in for the past few weeks, and this is the breaking point. I know our relationship has been a little rough these past few weeks, but I wanted to get through it together, but clearly he had other ideas.

Miheeka's Pov:

"Hi aunty," I step inside Anushka's house when her mom opens the door.

"I wanted to drop this off. Just some chicken curry I made," I hand her the box and she smiles at me.

"Where is Anushka?" I say when I don't see her in the living room.'

"She got home a few minutes ago and ran upstairs, not saying anything to me," Aunty says, her voice concerning.

"I'll go talk to her," I slip my shoes off and Aunty nods at me.

I walk up the stairs and knock on the door which is shut.

"Anushka," I called out to her, opening the door slightly. I don't hear anything, but hushed sobs coming from inside the room. My eyes widened. I open the door completely and see Anushka laying on the bed, her face in a pillow. I run towards her and lightly tap her back.

"Sweety, are you okay?" I say and she lifts her head up and looks at me, her eyes red from crying. I open my arms and she hugs me. I rub up and down her back.