A Tale Of Schemes... #1,#2,#3

Chapter 18

*Shrishti Pov*

What was I thinking? I was not thinking straight for sure. How could I just kiss him like that? At least we stopped before going all the way.

But what should I do about him sleeping behind me and us both adjusting on this couch? This is a fine couch for a single person to sleep but not two.

His confession shocked me and made me waver as these few weeks I was kind of disturbed with his flirting already and started repeating to myself that he is my friend.

Now, his final words just made my grip lose and I actually accepted it. How can I just do it? What if we just realize we are not suitable and ruin our friendship?

I am going to lose another friend? I closed my eyes shaking my head and froze when he pulled me closer to his body with his arm around my waist.

I know how hard was it to stop us from taking the next step and he even didn't force me but still if I had ignored my mind then... I shook my head.

I need to think clearly about this before but how can I do that with his presence? Right now, I want to turn around and hug him back.

Was I always this weak regarding physical relationships? I know my heart is not completely involved but my body is definitely involved.

It is not right for him also if I just involve him because of the attraction. He honestly said he likes me and I need to be honest about my feelings too.

We can't start a relationship just because of the affection I have for him. It should be stronger than that for sure.

A sound from my phone broke my thoughts and I sighed in relief that I got a chance to move away from his embrace to collect myself a bit.

I sat up and leaned forward to take the phone from the table only to find that Prathap sent a message.

I got surprised but his message shocked me for sure. What is the meaning of this? Does this mean she forgave him and they are together?

'What should I buy for a pregnant woman?'

I immediately called him without thinking about anything else and asked him, "Anny is pregnant?"

"What? No!" He replied before explaining that Anny's manager just got admitted to the hospital and is going to give birth soon.

"Oh! I got shocked and excited unnecessarily then." I mumbled sighing.

"So, what should I buy?" He asked repeating the question while I frowned.

"How could I know?" I asked back in irritation because I was really happy for a second thinking they both are back together and I need not feel guilty about them anymore.

"I can't ask Vikranth, right?" He pointed out.

"You could have asked Kanika. She is your new best friend, isn't she?" I pointed back while he didn't say anything.

"I heard from Vikranth about it." I added remembering how Vikranth literally complained about that but not directly.

"And that was when I was giving him a brief about the financial report and my next plan for the business." I continued thinking he will again think that I am still not over Vikranth.

"Calm down! I was not going to say anything." He assured me chuckling while I smiled.

It's been so long since I talked to him and I... I really miss talking to him. I want to tell him about Nitish and ask his advice or even just share whatever is happening in my life. I miss my friend, I thought closing my eyes.