Just One Chance

Chapter Ten

Bela's POV

I always try to hide my feelings towards Mahir. In these few months, I am attracted to him. But I promised myself I would not fall in love again. I want to eradicate this feeling of love from my life. But why? Why am I not able to forget about him, the moment that we shared each other last night? Why is that again and again flash into my head? No Bela no, I have to forget about him. 

Bela beti khana taiyaar hai niche aajao. 

My thought process was interrupted by Aiye's sudden call. It brought me back to reality. Vishakha doesn't know the real reason for our sudden return. I lied to her and Yashvi, saying that Aiye wasn't feeling well. As I was having lunch, there was a knock at the main door. Aiye stopped me and went to answer it. When she opened the door, her face brightened upon seeing him.

"Oh Mahir Beta, come, come," Aiye excitedly welcomed him. He entered and looked at me with many questions.

"We are having lunch, please join na," the eye-lock was broken by Aiye's voice. He thanked Aiye and sat beside my left chair.

"You both talk, I am coming with your plate," Aiye said as she headed to the kitchen.

"So why did you suddenly leave without informing us? May I know?" I knew this straight question would come from Mahir.

"I had some work and Aiye was not feeling well."

"You could have told me before you left," Mahir remarked.

Aiye returned and served the aromatic lunch. She was there, chit-chatting with Mahir. We finished our lunch and came to my room.

"Now tell me the truth, why have you come suddenly?" He asked.

"I told you, Mahir."

"That is not the actual reason. I know you don't want to face me after yesterday's incident."

"Why are you here, Mahir?"

"Because I have feelings for you, Bela," Mahir took a deep breath and finally expressed.

At first, I got goosebumps after his sudden expression, but somehow I managed. "Really? You are cheating on Janhvi?" I furiously asked him.

"No, Bela, she knows."

"Really? and she told you please go and express your feelings to another girl? Like seriously Mahir, I can't believe it."

I was about to leave my room, but he abruptly held my hand tightly.

"Do you think I am that type of person? " 

A long silence appeared 

You had spent time with me. we have many memories of each other. I was there in your difficult situation. I helped you in recovering. Still, you think I am a womanizer? 

Mahir, wow! I didn't expect from you. 1st you were there with me and helped in recover my fracture now you are loudly saying that because you did it. I thought there was a little humanity left in this world but you again proved me wrong. 

Bela you are getting me wrong, I didn't mean that. 

Mahir please go, I thought we became a good friend but I don't think so after that I can maintain the same relationship with you.

He weirdly smiled, If that is so Bela, I need to tell you,  you are making the mistake again. I hope you will realize that soon before you are late. 

Saying this with his dishearted stammering voice he left.