Best Friend Or Crush?

Chapter 4 - Riya

"Riya, cry all you want. I'm here for you. Rant all you want. I'm listening. Please don't just shut up and distance yourself "

Anayra's eyes were filled with concern. I don't want her to worry so much for me.  I deserve this.
"Anayra, I'm grateful you're here but I think I need sometime alone now. I hope you understand."

"All right. Promise you'll let me know the moment you want to talk?"

"Yes". Although she said she wouldn't in a million years judge me, it would hurt my ego to cry in front of others.

It's been precisely 1 hour and 32 minutes since I've locked myself up in this room wailing like a friggin' banshee. (I hope these walls are sound proof).

Well, at least now I have solid evidence for the existence of God. He heard me last night.

After giving it one last thought before I could change my mind, I hit send. The least I could do after causing him trauma to this extent is apologize. And that I did. My message read :
"Hey, Joshit. I'm sorry to have caused this. I know it's my fault. I just couldn't work up the courage to tell you. But I assure you that I've never gone out with him. (I haven't cheated). But that's no excuse for my behaviour. I hope we can still be friends and remain on talking terms. But I understand if you think otherwise. I'm sorry 😞. "

I wouldn't be taken aback if he leaves me on seen; but i genuinely meant what I said - I'd fancy us being friends. He really is a green flag.
Okay, I guess i might as well join the midnight feast the rest are having.

I check myself out in the mirror one last time, fixing my hair before I make my way to the room where all the girls are present.
I decide to leave my phone behind so I don't look like I'm desperately awaiting Joshit's reply.
Anayra wraps me in a big hug the moment she lays her eyes on me.
"Riya, darling, are you all right? I'm thrilled you decided to join us, I was beginning to think you might not show up after all.", she ranted in a frenzy.
"Aw, my sweet Anayra!", I drawled sarcastically. But I can't express how grateful I am for her mere presence. The thing about Anayra is that she has this exquisite ability of consolation by just being there
I appreciate how no one brought the Joshit-drama up despite their bursting curiosity. Although I'm not very close to each of them, I must say this year has proven to be a great one thanks to these girlies.
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