Vicious Best Friend

6. Zain

For me life has always been a mess . It is strange how people want you to be what they expect .
The worst part being expectations bring dissapoint and dissapoint brings separation . I kept my distance from each and every human on earth except my brother because people firstly see me with their glasses, then they make a perception and then they discover the truth which Brings dissapointment . That bloody vicious cycle .
But the day I had gone to the DEU for catching an asshole who kavish told me , I accidently stepped into her life . All I saw was an adorable little girl , scared and vulnerable . The girl who was expected to be something else but she couldn't be what they wanted her to be . Everyday I met her , she was like a drug. Chronic and Addicting .
Why couldn't I tell her the truth when it came to my mind every second day? Because I couldn't afford to loose her .

"I can walk on my own , leave " she Says as we stroll upstairs .
"I saw you walking on your own in the campus yesterday" I speak and she rolls her eyes .

"Why can't I go to see the fight " she asks.

"Because I will be busy , my big brother is fighting and also a certain fucker is out of jail. I need to keep my family safe"
She stops on the step and turns to look at me "family "

"Ishi, archit and now even Zara ,Kavish "
Ishi is kavish's sister , he's my friend since childhood but I'm four years younger than him and Archit is my big bro. If there is anyone a little close to me except my brother and Coco, then ishani is . Also if there is any girl even more vulnerable than this one with red hair , ishani is .
Her face looses the expression and she seems dissapointed when she nods speaking " yeah okay " .

"Did I miss anyone?" I question and she shakes her head "no --no " then she turns around but I grab her elbow and pin her to the wall while we still are positioned on the stairs .

"Don't overthink, you are my other half , so can't count you with them "

Her eyes shine for a second but she quickly wipes the expression off . She's trying hard to build a wall around her but I will not let her.

"Inayat "someone voices and I look to my side to find Zara . I sometimes envy her because she has my brother's undivided attention.

She instantly pushes me away walking towards Zara and speaks "Did you two go on a date again and what is that pink tint on your cheeks" she asks excitedly while my focus shifts to my big brother.

"Ahem " I clear my throat and speak "I'll see you later Coco " while I signal archit that we're leaving.

"Better never" she speaks and I give her a glare . She grabs Zara's arm and quickly walks inside the apartment.

I hit him with my shoulder on the way while he speaks "Stop that or I'll punch your face and what the fuck are you even doing at this time "

"She wanted to come back "

"Ofcourse, she can only take so much irritation" he chuckles and I stop .

"I'll kill you motherfucker" I yell as he sprints away .

When we get into the car my phone rings.

"Who's that " he questions while driving as I show the screen of my phone to him .

_Meanie_

"What does she want now " he asks while I sigh. My sister Aliza is the definition of malice . She can stoop to any low when she wants something.

"What's up stingy little sista "

"I'm gorgeous as always vicious mafia prince , I couldn't reach my better brother so it would be nice if you could help me and in case you are thinking of a nasty comment or rejecting my wish then I got your videos which I can easily show dad anytime "

That little shit .

"Which videos to be precise mingy cat "

"The one where you broke legs of a poor guy "

"And dad won't like it ? What are we , saints ? Haven't you registered that we're mafias? small mind big mouth ?

That makes archit laugh.

"I hate you too Zain , now give the phone to big better brother "
"He's listening you can bark the shit you want"

"Ugghh!!! You bloody Rotten fish , bhai isko chup rehne bolo ni to mai Jarhi hu k paas"

"Papa ki pari rone lagi" I chuckle and she hangs up immediately.

"Can you stop that for a while" archit asks dialing the call again

" what is it Aliza " he speaks .

"I want a course in management so get my admission in the IMU "

"Hah! You wish " I chuckle.

"Terse baat ni karri muu band karle " she grumbles .

"You can't Ali , it's too dangerous " archit deadpans .

"For the entire IMU " I speak.

"You can't stop me from studying" she protests .

"As if you ever do, have you seen your grades " I speak and she almost screams "I'm so done with you Zain , get some time and go to hell you useless , wasteful , stupid asshole "

"Don't start or you'll be crying again ."

"Archit please "

"Does Jannat also want to go there ? " He questions.

"Yes she does "

"Fine I'll think about it and tell you" he hangs up .

"She manipulated Jannat , I can bet on my life "

He keeps looking at my phone but I snatch it away . It's a selfie of mine with Inayat .

"Are you sure about this "

"Are you sure about Zara ? "

"I've talked to mom and dad , they agreed . What are you gonna do ? Have you thought even for once ? Get things straight and only if you are serious enough "

"Don't lecture me " I get out of the car as we stroll inside the Mansion.

"I'm not lecturing you but you should think well"

"Why because I have a problem in my head ? Because I'm different? Because you guys didn't want me "

"Hey, are you mad" he strolls closer but I raise a hand .

"Did I ever made you feel that way? You are you Zain , I don't compare my brother to others not even myself"

Archit is the only one who always told me that I should accept myself first then only I will be able to love myself . When I was a kid and I had beaten a guy untill almost dead and mom slapped me . She cried but nobody understood what I felt when he abused my little sister Jannat .

I couldn't control myself and it felt good . It always feels good hurting others. I myself was scared of me that day but It was Archit who said nobody is ashamed of you and we are not scared of you little brother, we love you the way you are but you have to suppress the sadism inside of you ".

From that day till today I've kept it hidden inside. It comes alive when I know nobody is watching . The real me hasn't died. It's just hidden .

"Don't hurt the girl is all I want to say " he strolls away while I just see her scared face .

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Translations-:

bhai isko chup rehne bolo ni to mai Jarhi hu k paas
(Brother tell him to shut up or else I'm going to tell dad)

Papa ki pari rone lagi
(Daddy's fairy begun crying)

Terse baat ni karri muu band karle
(I'm not talking to you so shut your mouth )