Together For-Ever

Chapter One

Adrika

Today is the same as every other day.

Our Marketing Management subject lecturer is rambling the points.

My class, like any other, has a wide range of students, from nerds to jocks. And I don't fit into one of those categories.

This college is a veritable zoo. And there will be a circus to watch every day.

I don't even know 70% of the class.

Interacting with my classmates is not my forte, even though I've known a handful of them for the majority of my life. I didn't have a single friend over these two years. I'm not anti-social; I just don't like affluent snobs, nerds, and jocks.

I only go to college for the sake of going. And, because of Medical Certificates and my father's generous donations to the institution, I'm still able to maintain a 65 percent attendance.

"As we all know the final date for your assignment submission is tomorrow. I want all the assignments on my table by 12 0'clock. I will not tolerate late submissions. If anyone fails to submit tomorrow, you can kiss your internals goodbye. Am I clear?" MM lecturer said.

"Yes ma'am!" The class sang in unison.

"Good! Now you may leave!" Those are the words I was waiting to hear all day.

I was the first one to step out of the class. It's the same every day.

I walked fast towards the entrance of the college, as soon as I saw my car, I hopped in and the driver started the car.

Even though I know how to drive. My parents are not convinced of my driving skills. So, driver, it is!

"Adrika amma, pedababu valu London velarandi evala poduna." my driver spoke.(Your parents went to London this morning)

"Sare Anna."(okay)

This isn't something new to me. This is how I was raised. Our grandparents used to live with us when we were kids. So when my parents had to travel abroad for business meetings, my brother and I had no problems. Every month, they would spend a week with us. For the remaining three weeks, our grandparents kept an eye out for us. Even without my parents, I had a happy upbringing. Those were the best days of my life, and I wouldn't exchange them for anything.

I love my parents just as much as I adore my grandparents. They were available when we needed them. Nothing in our life was ever missed by our parents. And we used to travel to different destinations outside of the country for every summer holiday. The trips are my favorite. I always used to look forward to them. But now not so much.

My parents' overseas business meetings have lessened in the last two years. They stayed primarily at home. And my grandparents decided to visit our hometown of Vizag. To spend their final days amid nature. They are now having a good time in our country house in Vizag.

I'm waiting for my semester to complete so that I can visit them.

After 45 minutes we reached home. Today it will be empty.

I sighed walking up to my room.

My brother Aadhira went to Germany for a Medical conference. And he will not be home for at least one week.

After eating dinner, and taking my tablets I slept.

~

A week had passed After that day. Nothing happened.

From next week onwards my SE Exams will begin. So I'm preparing for my exams.

I'm not sure how other people feel about living alone. But I like it most of the time. I wasn't always this way, but circumstances changed my mind. Back then, I was often surrounded by people, which I loved, but today I don't like being in crowds. Now living alone gave me peace. And I don't want to change it.

My thoughts disturbed loud banging on the main door.

"Argh!" I sighed.

I know who it is. My brother. Yesterday he informed me about his plans.

"Ads! My first baby!" My brother said as soon as I opened the door.

"I'm your only baby. For now!" I said laughing.

I love my brother!

We both were busy in our talking when his phone rang. He went to attend the call.

"ADRIKA!" My brother shouted my name.

As I know my brother, I kept silent without saying anything.

"You would not believe what Nishi just told me!" he said.

I looked at him quizzically without speaking.

"Rudra got transferred to Hyderabad!" He said.

"Yes, Ads! She said he just got the orders! And within a week he will shift here." He said.

"What? Really?" I exclaimed.

"Ok," I said and went back to my mute mode. This is as far as I talk. I don't like to talk too much other than a few words. Even if I want to I couldn't.

Nishitha is Rudra's sister and my dear brother loves her. He never told me anything. And I always act oblivious towards the matter. He still thinks I'm a little girl and don't know about anything.

Nishitha works at Hyderabad General Hospital under my brother. They both are doctors with just two years' difference.

"This Saturday Arjun's and our family should attend the Business awards." He informed me.

Arjun!

"I'm not going to come."

"I know. We can always have something as an excuse, Ads. And these awards are boring!" He said.

I nodded. Already deep in thought after hearing the name of the person whom I love so much!! Arjun!