TEENAGE LOVE

HOME - TO - PAIN

JIA'S POV

We reached home and I sighed. Because I know what is waiting for me here. I looked at Karan for the last time and we shared a weak smile before entering.

As expected, as soon as I entered, I heard my aunt yelling, "Where the hell you been Jia? Do you even know for how long Kashish has been waiting for food?"

I lower my head because I knew I was actually late than the usual time because I was so lost at the moment that I didn't look at the time. Then I left for my room, changed my clothes and left for kitchen to cook something for my so-called sister.

But her tantrums are never ending saga of my life. After serving I was about to leave when she started her drama saying, "Mom, she doesn't like me that's why she wants to shoot my blood pressure and take her revenge see the salt is too much." I knew that's not true, but I also knew that aunt won't even tastes it but support her. That's when Karan entered and silently sat down eating the cooked food. That's when he said, "I guess Kashish u have problem with your taste buds, because there is no problem with food. Everything is just perfect." Now aunt had nothing to say so I left, taking last glance at my secret love.

Everyone knows that there is something soft between me and Karan, because he always secretly saves me, from his abusive family. Yes, they are abusive when Karan is not around, that's why I feel safe when he is home even if he is not around me.

KARAN'S POV

Entering home is a painful moment. Of course, not for me, but for her. Seeing her suffer makes my heart clench. The same thing happened again. But I can't always take her stand because she herself stopped me saying they are my parents, to be honest that's more painful because they are my 'own parents'. I want her to be the queen of the house as she is the queen of my heart. But God knows when that will happen, but it will happen.

After freshening up when I came to the dining area, I saw the drama going on. I knew I have to stand for her, and I wanted to but as usual she side-eyed me. So sat down and started eating. Then in a very cold, stern voice said that my sister has a problem with taste because the food cooked by Jia was perfect. This changed the atmosphere. Being the heir and son of the family, no one wants to cross my statement. I am not saying this should happen, of course not, but sometimes this helps me to keep my love safe.

I mostly try to be home, firstly, because Jia is not permitted to party out, secondly, I can keep stealing glances which is the best part of my life, thirdly and most importantly, I know how my parents treat her behind my back. I have seen that once, but since Jia doesn't want me to do anything against my family, I kept quiet. I just want to keep her safe, keep her protected, just want to be her safe place.

KASHISH'S POV

After my so-called sister arrived, I was ready to take my jealousy out. Jealousy because I like her friend Sameer, but he never pays attention to me. He is very much whipped with her. I seriously don't understand what's so different about her, why everyone is so much impressed.

I personally don't like her, but I don't have any reason if you ask. I guess it's only because of Sameer. I decided to irritate her and belittle her. But as always, my plan failed because my own brother supported her again. I guess he likes her too, so he supports her indirectly. Still, it can't be confirmed because he never discussed it with anyone, and no one has ever spotted them in any such situation till now.