Laal Ishq

05| Tune Jo Na Kaha

" Saare kapde pack ho gaye hai, bills pay kar diye. Furniture and luggage nikal chuka.....huff "

She sat on the plastic chair with a huff. She was actually exhausted. Mahnoor had been studying all night and then after giving a four hour long exam, she had to go and meet her professors and the faculty members and then come home and pay all the bills that were due since she'll be flying back to India today, for good.

The door bell rang making her groan and crack her fingers before she stood up, a pout still evident on her face, and walked over to open the door.

There stood her friends, with big wide and ready eyes smiles.

" What are you - "
Before she could even complete her question, she was tackled by her friends in a group hug.

" You did not just think that we wouldn't celebrate with you before you leave, did you ! "

Noah almost in accused her making her giggle, she found it hard to hold back her tears because these guys had been her support system for the last two years so now, leaving them and going back to India seemed like a pretty tough task.

They invited themselves in and only now did Mahnoor realise that Lea and Jaden were holding brown paper bags in their hands, most probably takeaways.

" I know all your stuff's gone already and we don't really have much time but let's just hang out once more. "

Cole said in a calm- soothing tone, the voice that was usually makes her feel relaxed.

" Ofcourse ! I'll just. I'll get the paper cups and stuff. "

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" I'll leave tommorow at like 6 "

Lea told them, hiccuping over the beer bottle and Jaden too nodded at that and replied,

" Yeah same ! My flight is at 8. "

Noah and Cole would be leaving day after tomorrow since they were both flying to Europe.

" I'm gonna miss you guys so much much ! Especially Mahiiii "

Lea exclaimed, feeling emotional. They laughed when Lea almost sat in Mahnoor's lap and hugged her real tight.

" I'll miss you too lee lee ! "

Mahnoor hugged her back and told her with tears in her eyes. Almost all the guys were sober since Mahnoor would be leaving the apartment in an hour.

" You have to stop crying Lee, we're gonna meet again at the graduation ceremony. "
Cole attempted to console the girls when Noah joined in too,

" Yes guys ! And be for fucking real, we're still gonna meet like once every two months or so. "

They collectively nodded but deep down they all knew, starting now it was all going to be very different. They would be busy in their own lives and would barely be able to meet like once a year but none actually voiced it out.

" Anyways, Mahi, I think you should wrap it all up. We'll take the trash out. You can get your stuff. We'll drive you there. "

Just as she was about to interrupt, Lea shushed her,

" Nope ! You're not gonna speak shit. We'll all go with you. "

She was already feeling overwhelmed and did not find the strength to argue, she simply went in the room to get her stuff.

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" Call me once the plane lands. "

Cole told her and kissed the side of her head while she hugged him tightly, trying to stop her tears.