One Week Girlfriend...

Chapter 4

*Rashmi Pov*

"Finally done talking with your boyfriend?" I teased when she finally entered her room.

"I thought you will get yourself settled. You were waiting for me?" she asked, walking towards the closet and returned with a towel.

"You can freshen up and there is extra soap and needed toiletries." She added gesturing the washroom.

"Thanks!" I mumbled, walking away and finally felt fresh after that journey.

When I walked back into the room she took her turn while I sat on the bed at the edge looking around. I have been to her room before, but each time it was for a short time. Now, that I am going to sleep is definitely causing an awkward feeling.

"Why do you look so awkward?" she asked, walking back into the room.

"I don't know! I have never stayed over before in your home, right." I replied and she frowned at me before sitting near the mirror.

"And whose fault is that? Even with Preetha's personality, she stayed over so many times. But you never did, no matter how many times I asked." She pointed out.

"We never bonded no matter what I tried. It's like you blocked me and I don't know why did you do that. But it's been three years since we know each other. Don't you think it's high time to accept me as your friend?" she asked, turning around to stare at me.

"I think of you as my friend, Chitra. When didn't I?" I asked her in a shocked tone.

I didn't know she was thinking like that all this time. She is definitely one of my friends because of which I am even comfortable with bickering we share.

"I feel that sometimes, Rashmi. Have I done anything to you? Or is it because I am Kalyan's girlfriend?" she asked frowning.

"What has Kalyan to do with anything? And you need not think like this. You are as close to me as the others." I replied and she just sighed.

"I know! You are like this with others too, and that's what makes me feel maybe I am wrong. You don't seem to be close to all of us except Mehrin. Even though you know her later than these people. Maybe it's just how you are with friends and I am reacting too much." She literally talked to herself while I kept quite not knowing what to tell her.

I was definitely closer to them more than Mehrin. I knew Mehrin when we all started engineering, but I know remaining when I was in junior college itself. But somehow even though I didn't want to, I let the situations take charge over my feelings towards them. Maybe I am being too childish and I just have to let it go.

I really like all of them and if not for that how would I have let go of the matter regarding the bet and join their group back. Somehow there is another reason behind it, but I wanted to be their friend too.

"Why did we start talking about serious matters? Why don't we go to sleep? They all will be here during lunch time, which gives us a lot of time to rest too." Her words brought me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah!" I mumbled lying back on the bed and closed my eyes, wishing the thoughts wouldn't go for a run right now. I don't want to think about him right now, but seems like my wish is not going to get fulfilled.

#PAST-SIX YEARS BACK#

"You have to do one more step." I screamed, hearing the voice and turned to see a guy sitting on the bench next to mine.

"Excuse me?" I asked and choked on the sandwich I am eating.

Did I actually talk to him with a mouth full of food? I closed my eyes, remembering my crazy behavior I was showing because of this assignment.