The Hangover of Love

2. When Past and Present Collided

Alia's POV 

Was it a dream? Yes, it was. The time when I, Varun, and Kabir solved our last case and got the other case of Miami Oberoi, was the last happy time in my life. So many thunderstorms in our lives were there- First Miami Oberoi, then Navya and Abhishek, and lastly, the confession. Love confession is considered to be a beautiful moment, but it wasn't in my case. I had to choose between my two best friends- Varun and Kabir. I thought that Kabir and I are so similar and team up against Varun just for fun purposes and so similar people fall in love. Likewise, I thought that I love Kabir but am I regretting this now? To choose Kabir over Varun is my regret? Maybe.

"Alia?" Kabir asked while getting up from his sleep. He was about to slip when I just held him by his arm and made him sit. He smiled at me, and we freshened up to get ready for college. 

I was helping Kabir walk properly near the entrance when I heard those words- "Varun, you need to be careful. You have got serious injuries on your leg." And this was enough for me that after ensuring that Kabir was fine, I ran towards Varun and hugged him. He was barely able to stand and was using sticks as support. He was not able to maintain his balance, but I didn't leave him and eventually, Miami had to help us. 

"Varun, what happened to you? Is it paining much? Please tell me" and I didn't realize when my eyes became glassy. 

"It... it's fi...fine Alia. Ouch!" He shrieked in pain, so I just made him sit on a bench and examined his leg. Being a medical student, I could say that it's serious. I just didn't bother to ask them how this happened, all that was important was his treatment, and now I will make sure that he gets it all fine. I also helped Kabir the last night. 

"Stop saying Varun. Miami, can I please take care of Varun? Will you help Kabir today? I guess Varun's condition is worse." I pleaded and she nodded. She made her way to Kabir and he smiled. 

I and Varun were in the same division, so it wasn't even a problem for us. 

POV Ends

Miami's POV

I was feeling it awkward to spend my day with Kabir, but I had to. He was clearly not happy but agreed as Varun was their friend too. I held him by his arm and moved towards his division- Business section. We both were in that same division, so I guess it also wasn't a problem. 

"Kabir?" I asked

"Ya? Yes Miami?" he inquired

"Why is it so formal Kartik?" I asked with blurry eyes. 

"What did you say? Kartik?" he asked with stress.

"No, I mean Kabir. I said this as a mistake" I replied

"Oh ok!" he exclaimed, although I could predict that he was not satisfied. 

"Miami?" he asked

"Yes?" I asked

"Are you comfortable around me? I mean when Alia asked you to be with me for a day, your face fell. That's why." he inquired

"N...no. Nothing! Just that past" I blurted out and realized that I wasn't supposed to. 

"Past?" he asked

"Nothing Kartik." I slapped my head mentally and saw his blood shot eyes.

"Are you really Naira?" he asked

"Who's she?" and I didn't realize when sweat beads formed on my forehead. 

He very well noticed this, took me aside with much difficulty and pinned me to the wall in a secluded area. He just kept asking me, but I chose not to answer.