Love Me...Once Again

Chapter 14

''Where are you going?'' Arun asked Lakshay who looked in a hurry. Lakshay looked as if caught stealing, he took a minute before replying. ''For a walk''

''We have a sponsor coming in, and he needs all of us.''

Lakshay let out a pained breath, it had been weeks since he last had a peek at her and now it was becoming difficult for him to control knowing she was so close yet so far.

''tell them I am unwell.''

''We can't, he knows you are here. Varun promised your presence.'' Arun replied with a straight face. Lakshay glared at Varun who in turn walked away answering an imaginary call 

Arun wanted to laugh aloud, they all had made a pact and had started acting on it. Amisha would keep them posted on Nirali's whereabouts and they did the same. Arun was aware the Nirali had gone for a walk in the garden area, hoping to meet Lakshay but the friends decided to make them beg. The group had accepted more performances in the city and other states with a decision to prolonged their stay , but the main reason was to make the couple realized the worth Of each other.

Nirali rubbed her palms together. She had expected to bump into Lakshay but for some reason he wasn't here. The weather has turned little cold and the breeze made her shiver. She felt disappointed about not being able to see him. It was his daily routine and this is why she decided to plan the accident but luck seem to deceive her. Nirali rubbed her arms and just then she felt the warmth around her. 

She felt a warm jacket on her shoulder and smiled. Her thoughts going back to those years in school where she would sneak out to meet him and they would cuddle under the same jacket or sweater . With a big smile she made a turn to be stunned. Amisha stood opposite to her with a frown on her face. ''This cold breeze will give you headaches, what were you thinking?'' Amisha tried to look serious but in her head, she was rolling all over.

''I felt like taking a walk.''

''Without a Jacket? Or you were expecting a hero to appear with a parachute and lend you one.'' Amisha just got into the role deep. Nirali's expression were a treat to watch. She gave glance towards the building exit and then decided to follow Amisha in. Little did Nirali know that Amisha and Riya had been conversing a lot and Riya had shared few beautiful moments between the couple with Amisha, and she was just recreating them. ''This is fun.''

As they stepped out of the lift, Amisha's dog ran to them whimpering . Their jaw dropped, ''who did that to you?''

''You like it?'' Naman walked in smiling at the duo

''What did you do to him and why this ribbon?''

''I groomed him. Now all dogs will go gaga over this beauty.'' Amisha glared at Naman

''His name is tiger and he is a boy.'' AMisha looked ready to burst. ''How can you play with my tiger's dignity?'' Naman blinked, all he wanted was to impress Amisha and here he did the unbelievable. 

''I am sorry. I thought you will like it.'' He apologized

''Look, I don't like you, nor your ways with tiger. Just stay away.'' Naman stared in silence. He nodded walking away and Amisha dragged Nirali along with her.

***

Lakshay wasn't hearing what the sponsor said, he just kept nodding his head . His thoughts with Nirali, he wanted the irritated man to leave so he could just have a chance to glance at her. As soon as the man walked out, Lakshay ran out, but to his surprise, all that came in his share was Nirali's stepping in , Amisha waving at him and Naman looking heart broken.

''Now what happened to you.''

''I groomed her dog.''

''So?''