The Changed Equation (Short Stories)

4.2

"No Mamma I don't want to go there.."

"Why.. papa is waiting for you downstairs"

"But mujhe vahan nahi jana.."

"Kyun.."

"Mujhe vahan ke log achhe nahi lagte aur voh dragon dadi toh bilkul nahi.. kya hum aisa kar sakte hai ki weekends par papa ko yahan lekar aa jaye.. fir hum teeno saath rahenge..."

"Amu who teach you dragon dadi..."

Amish pointed at the man who surpressing giggles is sipping his coffee...

"Nannu mamu ne..."
As these words escaped from his mouth Mishti laughed loudly and Nishant spill out the coffee in shock, wiping his mouth he went near Amish who too is laughing seeing his mother laughing...

"I am not your mamu.. Mishti samajha isse yaar..."

"Lekin papa ne toh kaha tha ki nannu uncle is my mamu.."

"Amish please don't say it again and again..."

"Nannu mamu, nannu mamu..." Jumping and giggling he ran out of the room...

"Yeh pakka tere uss lambu ne sikhaya hoga, veise hi hume dekh kar jealous hota rehta hai..."

"Oye Abir ko lambu bolna band kar, aur kya galat kaha Amu ne, jaise bacche female best friend ko maasi bolte hai toh male best friend ko mamu hi bolenge na..."

"Miss Tea Pot ladkiyon ko maasi bol sakte hai par ladkon ko mamu nahi.. it's hurts right here..." He pointed at his heart, and looked outside the room with fake hurt but smirked next moment

"And Why it hurts.. " playing along with him unaware of plan just knocked in his brain

"Yeh tum janana nahi chahogi Miss Tea Pot..." He turned serious..

"Matlab.."

"Let it be Mishti.. don't complicate anything.. I know you are not ready for anything..."

"Tum yeh kya bol rahe ho..."

Nishant signalling her to keep quiet pointed his finger towards the window, Mishti with frown followed his direction and gave a smirk seeing Abir standing near the window...

"Be clear Nannu..." Her voice changes to sweet..

"First wear black in evening then I will tell you what I mean..." His voice turned softer..

"Ok done..."

'Not done aur raat ko black pehen kar kahan jana hai.. amu bhi nahi hai, yeh toh andar ja kar hi pata lagega' Abir barged in the room with an excuse to pick up Amish's bag...

His eyes landed on the different colours of formal gowns lying on the bed...
Nishant signalled to Mishti with a smirk 'le aa gya tera Hero...'

Mishti showing him a slap went near Abir asking him why he is here...

"Amu ka bag.. " still gazing the dresses
"You are going somewhere.." Abir asked her..

"Yeah, on date with her best friend.. she was getting bore.. so we planned something.." Nishant spoke taking Mishti in side hug...

Abir looked at her "date ?" He spoke in weaken voice, mere thought of Mishti going on date with any other person than him is paining him...

Mishti seeing hurt in his eyes slightly slapped Nishant.. "bakwas band kar nannu..." Looking at Abir "aur tum, yaad hai na Aaj Saturday hai.. Award function night.. I am nominated for Women Entrepreneur of the Year, ussi ki hi preparations chal rahi hai..."

"Ohh congratulations.." Abir sighed in relief

"Aur veise bhi iss nannu ke saath date par jayega bhi kon..." Mishti spoke teasing Nishant