Rivals

Part 45

I had written 5438 words but because of light issues it got deleted & had to write again. Ufff.. Lots of hard works today. Enjoy.

" mmm khu... Sheh... Shizuoka "( he fumble on his words. Shehnaaz got his uneasiness)

" khushi"   as Shehnaaz speak all gave her a look  " you can call be khusi piyush" she said with a smile.

" khushi" vikas call her name with a pleasent smile. " actually!! If you don't mind ( scratching his neck) I need her (holding meethi' s hand). For my help in packing ( showing her his wounded hand)"

"why should I mind. I don't have anything in say in between you two. Ask her. If she is fine or not. She also had to do her packing." Shehnaaz said

" I already had done packing with my wedding stuff, just little last minute had left. Don't worry I can or moreover I will return here itself after marriage so, doesn't need to pack all stuffs." meethi said with a smile.

" OK then, see you." Ayaan said & hold Shehnaaz hand " let's go " Shehnaaz nodded & both leave from there hand in hand for many person's dislike.

Whole ride was a dead drop silence. Ayaan seems to be off from the time Shehnaaz had seen him in khan's. She knew something was disturbing him. She asked about the matter but he ignored by saying he is fine. But she know he is not. She can feel it as he is not a person to sit still whole way without complaining her driving skill or anything.

After reaching the apartment Ayaan took his sit & asked for a water which she bring for him. He took it in one go. He was continuously rubbing his forehead, nose & head which emphasis that something was off with him.

" jaan" Shehnaaz put her hand in his shoulder to gain his attention towards her. "what happened??" she asked.

" no... Nothing. I... I'm fine.." he continuously shake his head in denial increase her doubt on him. He only did it when something was troubling him.

"what's bothering you??" she asked directly which make him look at her in shock that how well she knew him.

" zo.. Nothing." he was about to say something related to zoya but stop in middle. After a minute of silence he said " sorry." she gave him a confused look " I'm so sorry jaan"  he pull her to sit next to him.

" sorry?!" she said in confusion. " for what??? Being in khan mansion without saying?"  she asked.

" no" he shake his head in denial. " for using words which I shouldn't have been used." he pull his hair. Shehnaaz slap his hand to make him leave his hair.

" huh??" she asked in confusion. Ayaan told her whatever happened on khan residence, what zoya did & then what he said about them.  " that was the reason for your broken nose " she giggles. She want to light his mood as he was over thinking it but one glare make her serious about the matter. " sorry.. Sorry" she apologised as she knew angry Ayaan is more dangerous than silent Ayaan.

"no I'm sorry" he hold her hand. " I didn't mean to say something like that but she ( zoya) had pushed me to the limits. But still so I shouldn't used that phrase ." before he complete the sentence she cut him.

" it's okay jaan." she squeeze his hand on her hold. " you don't need to explain. I trust you. " she rub his hand to claim him. Ya!! She knew him, she can trust him. He will never put her down for some selfish reason. He is her well wisher, her trustworthy friend." I know you. You will never degrade me..."  she add. He gave her a sad smile. He knew she trust him but did he worth it?? He was over thinking on the point.

" but I did" he bow his head in front of her in guilt. She doesn't like him doing all this. She knew what word he used was not good but she also know why he did so, & it was not a big deal. Those people should know their limits as well. " I used such words for you." he had never think her like that. He can never. she is his best friend. How can he when both of them love someone else.