Chap 1
It was around 3 am that they left. They all sat in van that Rahil owned. Imlie was quiet, Tanvi was drunk so was Kesha and others. Rahil and Aryan werent. Aryan just smoked again in the car. They played song Kabira on loop apparently its their guilty song. Aryan turned around and looked at her "Where you from again? " he asked
"Meerut"
"Hmm. What brings you here?" He asked
"Job for year. I am a reporter" she replied timidly. He has this reserved but intimidating personality.
"Cool. Ae rahil stop at Chote Miyan i want to eat kabobs" Rahil nodded .
Once they reached, everybody got out, except Imlie and Tanvi. Tanvi was now lying her head on Imlie lap. Aryan and boys went inside and came outside after ordering food. It was 3:30 am now.
They all were chattering outside. Aryan frowned and opened the door.
"Ah you cant come outside. Let me give you company. I am writer by the way but my mornings are taking care of my dad's business."
"How you know Kesha?" He asked
"We met in Meerut in an event. It was medical event and i was covering it for an article. We had instant connection"
"Hmm great" he took another ciggrette out and lit.
Man this guy is chain smoker. He is such a good looking guy why is he ruining his body? Imlie thought. She sighed, none of her business anyways.
"Do you have boyfriend?" He asked upfront
"No."
"Why?" He asked as he took drag
"I am oldschool. I just want one man in my life and to be forever " she said
"Interesting but girl this is 2021. You should try " he responded
"No i am good" she smiled.
"Ae aryan, stop smoking" Tanvi said in sleepy state.
"Shut up bevdi soh ja" he chuckled.
"Do you like reading?"
"Yes"
"Genre?" He asked
"Romance, thriller"
"Hmm. Oo the food is here chaal khaane?" He offered
"No i am good" she said "thanks"
After they were done eating, they all went to Kesha house. Rahil , Rishi tanvi took their spots and slept on floor or couch. Kesha went inside yawning telling Imlie to join her inside. But she wasnt sleepy.
"Usko nai sono" Aryan said
"Tu ja. Am awake you know i am insomniac " he said shrugging.
"Imlie dekh kitchen hai, have coffee or any snack you want. Main chali" Imlie nodded and took her phone scrolling.
"Chal bahar behte hai" Aryan said "Coffee bana mere liye" he ordered as if he knows her long time
"Hum dost sare aisi hi hai. Bana de" he said
Imlie laughed and went into kitchen. It took her minute to find everything. She made black coffee as thats what he wanted. She handed to him.
"Chal we will talk. Its 430 anyways. Will leave by 6 with rahil and them" Kesha apartment was on groundfloor. So they had small proch where they sat.
She felt shy, she never was so forward about things. But something about Kesha friends was endearing. They treated as their own.
"So tell me about yourself" he asked
"Nothing its just me. My mom passed away couple years ago" she said
"Sorry. " he nodded
" i dont have mom too" he added
There was silence between them as he sipped his coffee.
"Kab jayegi wapas?" He asked
" next year or maybe early if they decide"
"Acha."
"You asking me so many question how about you? You have gf?" She asked took her courage and just asked
"Had an ex. 5 years and recently broke off. Toxic relationship. So glad am out"
"Oh" she replied
Just then somebody from inside started singing "Do dil mil rahe hai" Aryan rolled his eyes
"Dont mind him" he got up and went inside
Imlie got up and followed.
"Shut up besure" Aryan tolf Rishi
"Ha ha dikh raha . Kabse baatein kar rahe ho dono." He teased.
Imlie blushed but kept quiet and took seat on a chair.
