The Wrong Number

Wrong or Right(Part 1)

Aurora's POV

When my parents died, it was very hard for me to take care of my siblings together with my studies. Money was not the issue, my parents had insurance so it covered most of the tuition fees but living expenses were hard to make. I was working many part times to make the ends meet by the end of every month.

Then I met him. He came by the shop I was working in. While our meetings increased he started to be protected over me. He was the first one after my dad to tell me to send the taxi number I was taking way home. That day I felt that someone was there for me. There is someone I can rely on.

But that protectiveness started to suppress my feelings and he started to interfere in my family. My sister, April is very shy, she is very scared of him. I believe she is so scared of him because of his strong nature.

He told me, again and again, to stop drawing but then I remembered someone telling me to never stop doing what I love, otherwise, I will regret it for life.

I know none of my siblings like him, but now he is like my bad habit. "

You will not talk to him." Aston said.

"You know I can't do that. I don't know why you hate him so much. He never did anything to hurt you."

"Yes, but you are not happy with him, he always belittles you. You are too perfect for him. If someone can't accept what you like then you should leave that person immediately."

"I... I need him. He gives me a sense of security."

"Don't sell me that shit, I won't buy. Sense of security? What he made you ever feel with him is insecure. My God...sister, you really need to leave that bastard. What has he done to your head?"

"Aston..."

"Aurora..."

"Will...will you guys cut it out. I am having a headache because of you two. And Aurora, he is right. You should leave him." With that April left for her room.

I made coffee in the middle of the night and went out to the balcony. Suddenly my phone went off. It was a call from that stranger guy. "Hello."

"You...you picked up the call."

"Isn't it obvious, for me to pick up your call, as you called me for me to answer it, right?"

"Yes...but I thought you will be sleeping."

"If you thought that I am sleeping then why did you call me?"

"Well... I just wanted to talk."

"Okay... So you wanted to talk to me and still hoping that I will not pick up your call. Sir, you are very confusing."

"Yeah, I know. I don't even know why I called you in the first place."

"It's okay, maybe it's our fate to console each other."

"Why, do you need consolation?"

"Yeah, kinda."

"Why? What happened?"

"My siblings, they don't like my boyfriend."

"Why is that?"

"I really don't know. I mean I know he can be dominant and demanding sometimes, but he is not a bad person."

"You feel comfortable letting him alone with your siblings?"

"I...I don't kn..."

"Answer with all honesty. Think about it."

"No. I mean he is a good person. He cares for me. He just wants us all to do our best in whatever we do."

"So tell me, are your siblings also dating him."

"What type of stupid question is this?"

"No, tell me. Why would he want to change or even interfere with what your siblings want? "

I know he is right. That's what my brother is trying to tell me. And I know it already, but I am just not ready to let him go. 

"I feel like I will lose my only chance to a normal life."

"For you, what is normal. For me, going to work and coming back home and drinking till I fall asleep is normal."

"That is not at all normal."

"See, that's the point, what is normal for you doesn't have to be for others and your boyfriend."

"But..."

"At the end of the day, you have to just decide who is more important for you, your siblings or your boyfriend? Your siblings are your family and family is for forever. You can not change them just to fit with your boyfriend, right?"

"You are making me more miserable."

"Sorry, I thought you wanted me to clarify what you want. If you want to hear only sweet words without any meaning behind them, I can totally do that too."

"Stop being sarcastic, I get it, what you mean."

"Always remember what you want is most important. This is your life."

His words, sound the same as the person who kept me going. The person I will never forget.

"Okay, I should go and sleep now."

"Okay, good night."

"Don't drink too much."

"Stop lecturing me, will ya."

"Okay...okay. Sorry. Enjoy drinking."

"Sure, bye now."

"Bye-bye"

"I get it, now leave me alone."

"I don't want to, what if you started to cry after getting too drunk."

"Shut up, I am not some kid. I can handle my liquor."

"Okay, then remember what I am telling you now."

"What?"

"Thank You." With that, I cut the call. I was chuckling thinking of this stranger's expression.

I turned and saw my brother was standing there by the wall. He had a faint smile on his face. "You should date someone like this person who makes you smile, not someone who snatches it away." He came up to me and kissed my forehead, He then bid me good night and left for bed.

Day by day I feel like he is becoming more of a big brother of mine, than me being his elder sister.

Aston will start college from tomorrow. It is his big day. I hope everything will work out.



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Hello guys. I am going to sleep now. It is so late. Right now the clock is showing 03:40 am.

It is already the new year here in India, so HAPPY NEW YEAR guys. Hope this coming year will be awesome for all of you lovely people.

As promised I will complete this story after waking up. This story is going to unfold beautifully. Hope you will like it.