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CHAPTER 15 (BREAK IN SECRET)

INAYAT

Why was she acting so strange when she already knew the person? Was she..... Under some pressure? Ugh! And why does that tree long man look like.... I've seen him somewhere? He might have a common face, but he does look familiar. And what's with Sir? Is he her tuition teacher or something?

Lord... why am I even thinking about something which does not affect me in any case? I muttered to myself while walking towards the hotel car which was sent to pick me up. I moved my head upwards and saw uncle Raj waiting by the car for me. He opened the door as he saw me coming near. Without saying a word, I slid into the back seat of the car.

I have known uncle Raj since I was a little kid. My father's most common projects and business meetings lie in New Delhi, so he used to tag me along with him. Mom was always busy in foreign lands, working as a fashion designer, and would come and meet us once every two or even three months. Therefore, dad tried his level best to take me along with him, almost everywhere he goes. Even if it's a business trip out of town or a one day work, practically saving me from ill-thoughts and loneliness due to my parents' workload.

Raj uncle is our personal driver's elder brother. Whenever dad left me in the hotel for work. Uncle was the one who used to take me to parks, cafes, and all the fun places in New Delhi. I've very sweet memories with him. But, as my father used his ties and connections to get uncle his present job as the driver in the five-star hotel, he always feels low to us. He feels that my family owes him a lot, and he won't be able to pay a lifetime for it. Which makes it more difficult to make him blend or even ask him to be normal in front of us. In front of me.

"Ma'am, can we go?" Uncle asked me. A sad smile broke on my face as I absorbed the word 'Ma'am'. It used to be Ayat back then, no ma'am, just... Ayat.

"Sure." I said and then moved my eyes to look outside through the glass window, ignoring unwanted thoughts.

He ignited the engine, and the car smoothly made a turn, leaving the railway station behind. Delhi is so crowded and full of excitement as always. I exhaled, feeling a sting of muscle tension around my shoulders.

Should I call Mitansh or text him? But.....Why didn't he try calling me first? I glared at my phone's screen, with no notification of Mitansh.

I was lost in my thoughts and suddenly my phone chimed making me jump in the air. "Hey, did you reach safely?" A message attracted my attention. It was from Mitansh. Thank god that there is still some hope left for us. I joked after seeing the message, but an insecure voice from my head made me drop the smile.

"Yup! What are you doing?" He saw my message the moment it got delivered. After a few seconds, three dancing dots appeared alerting me to his 'typing' and upcoming message.

"Nothing much. Chillin' with the homies!" said his message. He sent me an attachment, which I clicked open and saw Agastya and Zaid looking straight at the television. They were sitting in their hostel's T.V. room. A small smile appeared on my lips when I saw a victory sign on the extreme left of the picture, showing his presence.

"Is that tele-tubies on the TV or, no no no, it's Power Rangers!" my smile got bigger as I imagined his reaction after reading my message.

"Power Rangers!" A laughing emoji sticking at the end. "Okay, where are you now?"

"Taxi, stuck in the traffic! *annoyed emoji inserted*"

"Still in the taxi? When will you reach the hotel?" My eyebrows went up as I read his message. I too didn't have any idea about it as we were stuck in the traffic for like thirty minutes or so. I was way too tired and exhausted for this.