𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲

𝕌𝕟𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕝..

"Vritika!!" Avantika's voice echoed through the air, and I turned to see her sprinting towards me. She finally reached me, panting heavily, with Amrapali by her side.

"Vritika..." Avantika said, trying to catch her breath. Amrapali finished the sentence for her, "You... are... already leaving?"

I nodded, and in perfect sync, they both let out a disappointed "Ooh.." Their mouths formed a perfect 'o' shape.

"Yeah!" I replied, smiling at their antics. "It was really fun at the New Year's party, na... I want to go again!"

It's hard to believe two months have passed since that incident. Jarek and I are in a long-distance relationship; we talk on the phone and chat too. I can't believe how close we became in just a few meetings. I want him with me, but he has work commitments.

No worries, though - he'll be here soon for bhabhi and bhai's remarriage. Mom wanted to do it a month ago, but Pandit Ji said there were no auspicious dates. So, the program was postponed until now. But the date is near. This extra time has also allowed them to grow their bond stronger.

I just wish they stay happy, and I become an aunt soon... God...

A ping sound disrupted my dreamland. I checked my phone to see who had interrupted my dreams.

'See you soon'
'And yeah, love you, mio cara'.

A wide grin spread across my face as I read the message from him.He's coming soon!

"What happened?" Amrapali questioned, noticing my expression.

"Huh? What?"

"Your cheeks are flushed!" I realized that my cheeks had turned crimson as memories of that night flooded back, but I wasn't ready to share them yet.

"I think it's just the weather... it's really hot today, right?" I tried to brush it off.

"Hmm... the weather is so unpredictable, one moment it's chilly and the next it's hot..."

"Yeah, yeah..."

"Are you guys done for the day?"

"No, I still have one more lecture to attend."

"Ohh!"

"And you?" I asked, turning to Amrapali.

"Me too!" She replied

"Guess I'm the only free one here!" I sighed

They just hummed

"Not at all.." I heard a third voice and  I shouted "Ahh!!" And jumped when a hand snuck onto my shoulders. Everyone present turned towards us. I looked at Ariv, who was standing there like he had seen a ghost.

"It's nothing, guys! Just our casual bickering," he dismissed the crowd that was watching us.

"What?" I questioned the owners of the eyes gawking at me.