Damsel in Distress -an Indian Story

Realisation

Karthik's pov

" Who is this?" She asked and I stood speechless.

I don't know what to say.

" Karthik, I' m asking you who is this?" She raised her voice.

" Give my phone back" I said and  tried to snatch my phone.

" No, first tell me who she is other wise I will call dad". She was adamant and took her powerful weapon- Dad.

" Ok, I will tell you. She is my.....friend" I said with great difficulty and she raised her eyebrows.

" Do you think I am a fool?  I know all your friends, Now tell me who she is"

My sisters are intolerable . Especially Riya.  I wonder how Avi manages her.

"She is my friend , that's it" I said and snatched my phone.

" You are lying. I am sure, she is your girlfriend. I will tell mom right now" She said like a five year old kid.

" Just go and tell, I don't care" I said and she stomped her foot. Some times she behaves  worst than a kid.

" What's going on here?" Avi asked while stepping inside the room.

" Avi, I caught him red-handed. I saw his girlfriend's photo in his phone." She said with great enthusiasm.

" You haven't told me anything Karthik, who is she dude?" Avi asked and I felt trapped.

He is not only my brother in law but also my best friend. I can't lie to him.

" Trust me, I will tell you everything, but not now"  Avi realized I was serious so he didn't push the matter further.

After some banters Riya also left that topic and they went back to their home.

Next day

I finished all my work by 6 pm and left to airport. My flight is at 8' o clock . Rithika's program is tomorrow.

But you are going for something else. My soul rebuked.

Shut up. I retorted to that devil.

Next day, I woke up early and got ready . I don't know why, but I deliberately tried to look handsome.