Trapped By Destiny

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Ashi's Pov

It's hard to deny his burning gaze. I felt it with every step randeep took towards me.  His umber eyes were fixed on me like I was the only person in the room. 

Randeep reached me and stood in front of me, in the middle of the crowd. 

A strong and impulsive boy who turned me into a hopeless romantic. I had almost been ready to trade my values for him. 

He mentioned today he'll tell whatever secret he was holding, We all have those frozen parts of ourselves that only melt if we open ourselves fully to someone. 

I don't think I'm ready. 

He gave me a smile which didn't meet his eyes, I doubt if it's actually called a smile. He's nervous, his features mixed with terror. He guided me towards the table and pulled the chair behind, showing the basic manners. I gave a small smile and sat down quietly.

He decided to break the silence after two awkward minutes "hmm.. you- you look beautiful, Ashi"

Ouch,

Ashi? My name is maina. M-a-i-n-a.

He doesn't call me Ashi mostly, or atleast not in his first sentence. He must be mad or upset with me which should all be my emotions right now.

I gave a fake smile "Thank you" His eyes landed on me in an instant from fake glancing the menu. There is the catch, we don't say thank you or sorry to each other often, not for small compliments or mistakes.

He must have realised the damage he made "Umm... maina.. happy anniversary" he smiled faintly.

I nod and before I could wish him back his phone went off "Ek minute" His expression changes completely. After excusing, he stood up and walked away.

He talked into the phone with a serious expression only after assuring I'm not within hearing distance.

He's doing this again. Keeping things from me. He promised me that he won't let this happen again. Not less than five months back I had this same feeling. The feeling of my heart dropping to the pit of my stomach.

I'm just another promise you couldn't keep.

If he looked worried five minutes back the look that he's got now stands no chance. He tried and covered up his expression within seconds, he's a good actor but I know him too well to ignore the changes.

He made some casual conversation to ease up the tension. "Kya tumhe ye... jagah yaad hai? Hum do saal pehle isi din aaye the..."

Its been two years but unfortunately the place feels familiar not the boy that I spent my two years with.

I think I nod

He preordered the food, most of them are my favourite. The tension was stabilised with few random conversations but his glances over his phone for every two minutes tells different.

"Ashi, kya hum baat karein...?" He asked again for the hundredth time as soon as I came from the washroom. He looked like he's in a hurry to tell me whatever he's holding back.

I nodded in agreement, unsure of where he was trying to go with this.

"Jo baat main kal tumase keh raha tha.." I don't want to hear it but still I motioned him to go on. "You have to believe me first" after a pause he continued "yeh sab do saal pehle hua tha..."