Matsya

Chapter 6

For every Mystery book in the shelf there's a curious reader around the corner .

The evening followed with a thunderstorm .

Sanidhi - God we're drenched .

Manohar - Cheers to your wonderful idea of having a "Walk" .

Sanidhi -  Huh ? We would've reached sooner if you didn't stop for some  "Cheese Maggi" .

Manohar - I stoped? You're the one who wanted a bite , and fyi "Cheese Maggi " was your choice .

Sanidhi - Then why did you order two plates ?

Manohar - OK enough with this nonsense now , I've had enough for the day.

Sanidhi - wait what? why do you keep treating me like this Manohar I'm just trying to help you get better .

Manohar - Uff I really appreciate your help Sanidhi trust me I do , but honestly I don't want to be helped for better or for worse I don't care I just need to be alone , if you can't bear with me then you're free to leave .

Sanidhi - I'll leave if you want but really you don't have to beat yourself up like this .

Manohar - I'm sorry please freshen up ill be back .

Sanidhi - Hey listen ,,

Manohar walks out before Sanidhi finishes the sentence .

Manohar stands in the terrace , buried his face in his hands .

Manohar - What have I just done . I took it too far .

Savitri - Didn't tell me you bought a mic set Mano .

Manohar - Aunty, you heard that ?

Savitri - Loud and clear kiddo there's only one wall between us .

Manohar - I don't know what to say I'm sorry aunty .

Savitri - Word's hurt deeper then wounds my boy , would Shobha be happy to see her soft spoken son yell at a girl ?

Manohar - I really didn't mean to aunty it just happened and I truly regret it .

Savitri - Hmm from what it sounded like you did mean to but you lost control and now truly regret it .

Manohar - What do you mean ?

Savitri - You've shut yourself for too long and now someone is getting close to you and your afraid so you're trying to push her away and went too far while doing it .

Manohar - No one needs someone like me aunty , especially someone as sweet as her. 

Savitri - let time decide it Manu you need to relax I've seen you since you were a kid but this is just not you .

Manohar - I'm sorry aunty .

Savitri - I'm not the one you need to be apologising Manu . I'll get you both some food now go apologise that " Sweet " girl .

Manohar - Aunty no I didn't call her sweet .

Savitri - Oh yes you did boy . You're so out of world with her you can't even hear anyone calling your name .

Manohar - Wait what that would never happen.

Savitri smacking Manohar's head - Idiot you didn't even hear me when I called you when you were on a walk .

Manohar - you were there .

Savitri - I was buying some coriander , ok go now apologise go .

Manohar walks back to his house , sees Sanidhi sitting on the Sofa .

Sanidhi - Sooooo you cool now ?

Manohar - Yeah and Hey I'm really sorry I didn't mean to I shouldn't have said that I'm sorry .

Sanidhi - it's fine just let it go, I have .

Manohar - Still I'm Sorry , btw why haven't you turned the TV on ?

Sanidhi - Mr Manohar Dwarkanath the clouds have covered the sky and your dish TV has no signal , and you don't have wifi cause why would a guy alone in his apartment need internet right ?

Manohar -  Yeah sorry about that .

Sanidhi ( giggling) - why are you sorry for that .

Manohar - I don't know .

Sanidhi - Btw I didn't mind getting drenched in the rain .

Manohar - Truth to be told neither did I.

Sanidhi - Huh then why all the drama ?

Manohar - I'm weird like that sorry you have to bear with this crazy man .

Sanidhi - You're weird yes but not crazy .

Manohar - Thanks.

Sanidhi  - Btw I'm leaving tomorrow morning, you're free from me .

Manohar - wait please don't .

Sanidhi - Huh what's that now?

Manohar - I mean I can't leave you half way, my treatment is going good I'll feel much better if I complete the course right?

Sanidhi - But you find me so annoying , it's better I leave .

Manohar - No no I mean ,,,,, well but if you really want to go?

Sanidhi - Has anyone told you look cute and dorky when you're panicking ?

Manohar - Wait what no don't call me that no .

Sanidhi ( With her hand in the air ) -
And he's back .

Even Manohar broke to a laughter hearing this .

Manohar - So you're staying?

Sanidhi - Hmmmmmm .....