Prema (Pranushka)

Chapter 6

Anushka

"So will you be home today," I ask into the phone as I switch it to speaker mode so I can tie my hair up.

"Yeah, you can come over. We can go to a movie or something," Anna says, his voice cutting out for a second before I can hear it again.

"I have a few errands I have and I'll come after. Can you just book tickets online," I tell him as I swipe some lip balm over my lips before switching the lights off in my bathroom and handing a hair tie to Genelia who is sitting on my bed.

"Thanks," She says before slipping it onto her wrist and running her hands through her hair.

I put my phone up to my ear, switching it off of the speaker, as I enter the kitchen to see Nitya washing fruits and Samantha with her laptop in front of her on the couch.

"I thought you were going somewhere," I ask Samantha, making her turn to face me.

"My parents said they'll just come here in a bit," She explains, making me nod as I walk past the kitchen to get my shoes. 

"I'm leaving to run errands and then I'm meeting Anna. I should be back but if I stay over I'll just text you guys," I tell them, as I tie my shoes up and grab the keys to my car.

"Ok, have fun," Nitya shouts back, before I take a few more steps towards the door and close it behind me.

I push my cart towards the register to get checked out once the light is green again, signaling me to come forward. I start putting the clothes on the counter as she starts to scan them.

"I have these points to use," I tell her, hanging her a small rectangular piece of paper with a barcode on it. My total decreases significantly after she puts that in and I put my credit card in before she hands me the bags of clothes, way too many bags of clothes, before I walk out of the store with my hands full. I put them in the trunk of my car before getting back in the car and driving across the parking lot to the store that I have a few returns for.

I enter the store, trying to keep my head down so I don't get distracted by anything and impulsive buy something.

I take the bag up to the counter and return a pack of socks that was too small for me and none of the girls needed more socks. I also returned a sweater that was way too big for me and then a pair of leggings that were both too short and too stiff so it wasn't comfortable to wear.

"Ok, you are good to go ma'am," The cashier tells me with a smile and I thank her before walking out of the store after feeling the sleeve of a cream-colored fuzzy sweater which is on display.

I twist the key lock out of the hole and close the car door before I walk towards Rana's apartment building. I go up in the elevator to his floor and ring the bell, rubbing the long strap of my purse as I stand there waiting.

"Why don't you just use the key you have," He says, rolling his eyes as he opens the door and then closes it behind me.

"Well hi to you too Anna," I reply laughing as I set my purse down and walk beside him.

"It's just for emergencies. I don't want to use it every time," I explain to him as he walks towards his room.

"Yeah whatever you say," He replies with a laugh before mumbling that he needs to change before disappearing into his room. I plop myself down on the couch before taking my phone out of my purse and turning it on. 

I see a few messages on the group chat, not with just us four girls, but with us girls and guys. It's Genelia telling them to come over for dinner if they are free, and then it's all the guys accepting wholeheartedly and telling her they can't wait. I frown a little sad that I may not be there, but I know we'll all meet up again soon so it's ok.