Uncertain Love

Chapter 6 - Let (it) go

Harsha's POV
There I was again, just like the old days. I was too young and innocent to fight back then, but now I don't want to. I stood up on the wobbly chair and started untying the ropes.
"If I fall down from this stupid chair and die..." I yelled in hopes of scaring them.
"Then we'll come to your funeral," Ranjan countered.
My lips moved in anger. His sister hushed him. No matter how angry I got, I felt complete with this. I was so used to this that when it didn't happen I felt left out.

It wasn't minutes before I could hear a bike's sound. Balan etta (brother not related) rode his bike through the narrow space and came in. One of the rods I untied almost fell on him but I caught it just in time. My hands cupped my mouth in a reflex, as words flew out of my mouth.
"I'm so sorry, sorry really. That could have fallen on your head and you wouldn't have gotten brain damage or something because of me. I'm really sorry, I could have-
Balan etta held up a hand chuckling, "Calm down there, it's fine."
I smiled enthusiastically. I respect him very much and I don't want to shatter any kind of friendship between us.
"Tell me, can I ride your bike?" I said with equal enthusiasm.
"Can you?" he asked surprisingly as he parked his bike at the front.
I shook my head and said, "I know how to ride a bicycle so maybe it'll be easier to bal-"
"I thought you were supposed to be working," Shiva's voice cut through. His eyes were glazed. Of course, I had disobeyed his orders. I ignored it.
"Aye. Why are you making the women work? Especially that little girl. It hasn't even been 2 weeks since she came here and you've already started to bully her."
See. Men should be like this.
Shiva shrugged, "She made a bet with me and lost. Neelu and Maya volunteered to help her out of pity. I'm still confused on how they could pity someone like her. You all see her as a child but she's truly evil."
I tuned them out. At this point. I've decided to give up on Shiva. If I love him then I should also let go of him. It's hard but what have I gotten from 5 years of loving him? No hints, no reply, nothing. Plus, I've heard he might have a girlfriend, and...I'm happy for him I guess.
Balan etta leaned on his bike as he talked to Shiva. I stared at them. They were two best friends, almost like brothers. I wondered how two people could be like that, loyal to one another no matter what. Sometimes, I envied their friendship. Their relationship is nothing close to what I have with my friends. None of them would take a bullet for me even if I did (lol poor Leo here).
They both glanced at me and I instantly looked away. The last thing I wanted them to think was that I was trying to eavesdrop.
Balan etta started to leave, nodding as a bye. I gestured back. Shiva stood there and walked back to me. I was carrying one of those speakers, before I could put it back he took it from me and did it himself. I stepped into the storage room behind him.
"Oh my. Whatever magic and charm had Balan etta cast upon you that you came to help me? I wish I could know that secret-"
He flicked me on the forehead, "You're 10 minutes are over."
I hissed in pain and went forward to slap the back of his head. Of course he caught it. His hand gripped my wrist tightly and I winced. His face was inches away from mine. My breathing hitched.
His eyes moved across my face, travelling down to my lip and down my neck. It went across my shoulder, and started moving lower.
I almost yelled, I could feel the tears building in the corner of my eyes.
"Shiva, it hurts," I finally managed to say. He instantly dropped my hand, and turned away. His eyelids blinked quickly.
"Sorry." I forgot everything, a smile creeping up to my face and my eyes widening.
"You really just said sorry.  I can't believe it." He sighed and made his way out of the room and laughed as I followed him out.
"Don't laugh and that's an order." I stopped, I forgot about the bet completely.

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