We were meant to be

6.

・❥ Argument. ❥・
 

Aadhya

As I head out of my car I'm still not well enough prepared for this yet. I'm kind of anxious about the fact today we would finally be graduate. I felt Jay's hand on my shoulder as he squeezed it in reassurance. I held my breathe in throat and gave him a nod. "Chill wildcat it's just like any other result. And besides be happy we're gonna be graduate today." He tried to soothe the situation for me. I'm like this ever since primary school. Results have always Terrified in the worst way possible. We started to walk towards the campus in a rough pace. We all gathered near the notice board, I felt someone interlocking hands with me I glanced back to find Avni giving me an understanding smile. As soon as I saw her, memories of the other night flashed through my mind,

I slipped inside the room as soon as dad yelled. " come in." I spotted him laughing when I said " Dad I---" I was cut of him as he showed me his hand indicating me to not speak. I remained notionless till he finished his call. " What happened bache?" His expression remained firm yet concerning as it's very rare we have a conversation. " Dad I wanted to discuss something with you." I said as I was fiddling my fingers. He nodded asking me to continue," Dad kal result aa jayega, I was thinking-"
" To pursue law." My mouth fell open, I stared at him. " Aadhya how many do I have to tell you this? You know you're my only heir, So it will be best for everyone if you just simply join the company." I closed my eyes. I knew it.
" But dad I wanna pursue law it has been my dream since high school and moreover I am not even interested in business dad it has never hyped me like law do." He flashed his eyes at me.
"But you have studied business for two years, you're all ready to handle the company." I shook my head," No I am not dad I can't handle the company I am too naive for that and besides I studied it for you." He sighed " trust me there's no scope in law for you what you'll even do?"
" Become a lawyer, I suppose." My expression were neutral.
" A lawyer seriously Aadhya? My daughter? Biggest business tycoon of Mumbai Amandeep Verma's daughter will be a small bloody lawyer really?"
I pressed my lips together trying to ease the anger radiating into me,"koi profession Choti badi nahi hoti Dad." I almost shouted. " Enough now." He declared ending the conversation. No I am not letting it go this time. " Dad I don't-"
" Go to your room Aadhya."
" No I wanna talk to you right now."
"We have talked enough."
" No we didn't,dad please try to understand it's my dream." I pleaded.
"Aadhya I said GO. TO. YOUR. ROOM. I am not in a mood of an argument which is absolutely baseless. I have talked to the board and you will be joining the company as it's intern next week and that's my final decision."
"You can't do this to me dad. This is my life and you are no-one to interfere in it. I a-"
" AADHYA." I looked in the direction of the voice and witnessed my mother standing at the door.
"Aadhya. What is this tone you are using on your father. Is this the way you talk to your elders. This is what we have taught you. What wrong is he even doing. He is your father. Whatever he is doing is for you own well being. Now I don't want to hear a single thing. Just go to your room."
I was shocked at this moment. How could my own parents do this to me. I turned on my heels and went to the door but stopped on my way. I can't let them do this. This is my life and I know once I got trapped in that office I won't be able to get out of it. I turned and looked at them.
"Dad, if your decision is final, then my decision is final too. I have already filled out the admission form for law school. I will do what I actually want to do. From childhood until now, I have only listened to you, but now I will listen to myself. If you can stop me, then try to stop me. Good night, Mom. Good night, Dad."
With that I went to my room. I know it won't be easy. Going against dad will never not to be easy. I know he would do anything to make me join the company but this time I won't back off. I will fight for my career this time. For myself.

"You good?" She asked consciously.  "Yeah I am okay." I gave her reassuring nod. We reached the notice board and checked for the results. I secured 3rd rank.

I was deeply buried my thoughts when Jay snapped his fingers infront of me. I frowned at him," what?" I asked with envy. " What? Why are you angry on me?" Which is right why am I being angry on him? I shrugged it off. " Nothing." I looked away "Aadhya it's okay you did pretty well. Can't be stuck at a place right? Just forget about it c'mon cheer up wildcat you're graduated now officially. "
"It's not about the rank dad will-" my forced back my words as I closed my eyes. No this can't happen without scoring above 95 I can't take admission in the law school and if that didn't happen dad would do anything to get me to join the company. I let out a heavy sigh." Aadhya, what happened I've been noticing you super off lately, what's the matter? Are you okay?" I don't want Jay to worry about it unnessarily. I tilted my head to meet his eyes," don't lie to me atleast." God why he knows me so well? I looked away cause I can't possibly look straight into his eyes and make a excuse," it's just because of the marks Jay nothing else." I felt his index finger on my chin forcing me to face him. " Sach mein?" I just can't. I could feel my eyes started to become watery. I clutch my breathe and nodded to him. I started to get up and  walk in opposite direction I need to get away I can't breakdown like thiss. I sped up with my feet and slipped inside the nearby storeroom. It's so ironic how everybody thinks my life is perfect, meanwhile all I've been through is possibly hell worst. I don't even know when tears started to make their way through my eyes, suddenly the door clicks open and Jay ran to me. " Aadhyaa.." he just came and hug me and it took all of me. I cried like a small baby being buried in his arms god I feel terrible, worst than anyone can imagine. Jay kept rubbing my back, calming me down while I  just cried harder this is second time in my entire life I've cried infront of him. I don't know how but slowly his presence bring me back to stability. After nearly 15 minutes I stopped crying and patted my face. He agained pulled me in a hug, the first hug was to let me cry as much as I want and take it all out but this one is a reassurance that he's there he always was and will be there for me. There's a sense of security and protection in his arms. My breathing came back to normal and he let go of my arms. He cupped my face and whispered in a soft, flattered tone," better now? Are you okay?" I let out a sigh and shook my head. "I---"