Absolutely, Muffin! ( A Deepak Chahar Fanfiction )

Chapter 26

Deepak

When I saw Aria in front of me I didn't know how to react. I was happy seeing her after all this while but I was petrified that Nala had seen her.

I wanted to keep aria in the shadows. Telling Nala about Aria, is telling her about my past life. Even though I had made peace with her knowing, I wasn't planning on telling her about my feelings for Aria.
I'm completely over her and the only person that has my whole heart right now is Nala.
But telling her about Aria might break away what is just forming.

But now that she has seen Aria she will want to know who she is and how she's related to me, and I cannot lie to her.

The only way I can protect her and myself is pushing her away right now.

I cannot afford to hurt Nala. I just cannot..

I snapped out of the daze when I heard Nala's voice calling out to me. I tried hard to prevent the tears that was forming in my eyes.

I stepped forward and hugged Aria. It was a genuine hug since I missed her. Nala would be so mad right now. I could imagine her face blowing up like a tomato.

Aria asked Nala for her order and waited. While she was asking shawn about it, I stole a glance at her. She looked confused, her face wanting answers.

When she handed the tray, I took it and led Aria to a table. I could feel Nala's eyes on the back of my head. I'm sorry darling. I'm sorry I'm doing this to you.

I stopped mid way and turned around, Nala stood there with a smile on her face. My heart melted looking at her. But I stiffened up and asked her for a cappuccino. I was being an asshole, but I just have to right now.

Aria has taken a seat at the far end of the table. I placed the tray on the table and sat opposite her.

"Deepak we searched for you everywhere. Why didn't you contact us after you left?", She asked.

"I didn't want to be contacted", I shrugged.

"How are you Deepak? We missed you a lot. Rahul has gone crazy without you", she sighed.

"I'm actually doing really well Ari. I thought life would suck after I quit Cricket but it's actually not that bad", I said thinking about how life got better after Nala came into it.

"How can you quit deepak? With no other information on why you're quitting and where you're going"

"Isn't it obvious over why I left. I just couldn't be there aria. I felt terrible. I couldn't face shrey and you. I obviously had to leave"

"But didn't they deserve a better explanation?"

I sighed and clenched my fists. Is she here to remind me of the whole incidence again when I just trying to get over it.

"Why are you here Ari? How did you find me?", I asked.

"The team has a tour of New Zealand. That's why we're here. I came in to buy cupcakes coz the hotel we were staying at recommended this place. I really miss your cupcakes Deepak", she said holding my hand in hers.

It felt wrong. Everything felt wrong.

"I don't bake anymore", I said trying to pull my hand away. Only Nala can hold me and I will bake only for my angel.

"The whole team is here?", I asked suddenly getting anxious.

"They'll be coming in a few days. Shrey and I came early", she said taking a sip of her coffee.

"Do they know?", I asked hoping they don't know about what I did.

She shook her head.

"I didn't tell anyone Deepak. I couldn't.. I can't let them hate you", she said making me feel all the more miserable.