AAHARA

ACTION.

The sleepover was nice, it was fun to meet Vihaan Bhaiya and everybody else but I didn't want to intrude on anybody for too long. So, the next morning we left immediately after breakfast, since Aunt wouldn't have it any other way.

On the ride back home, I kept to myself while Uncle, Ekansh Bhaiya and Vihaan Bhaiya talked among themselves. I wasn't afraid of meeting everyone after the fight, I knew I was right so that was not my concern.

Though Ma's words from the previous night still managed to make a place in my mind. I was thinking about all of Naani's words and all the memories I had of her, to think that they were there just because I was Ma's child hurt me for whatever reason.

I had always considered Naana and Naani more important than anyone yet with everything that happened recently I was doubting everything, all of their affection as well. The thought that I didn't hold any true value for anyone was painful but with the amount of pain I grew up, somehow in comparison to that it felt bareable.

I closed my eyes and sighed, I could feel someone's eyes on me in the car but I didn't bother with them. Once there I went to my room to shower and changed, there were a lot of things still running inside my mind. Now that I had a little more idea about what everyone thought it became easier to decide things and move ahead with them.

Once changed I got to work, I looked though the internet, writing down important things and keeping in mind everything that I needed to say. It took me quite sometime to complete my research, during which I didn't bother coming out of my room unless absolutely necessary, I skipped breakfasts and dinners but nobody bothered me.

After Aahara's claiming, I hadn't been going to school and Dad had clearly told me that I could stay home for as long as I wanted so I had plenty of time.

Then once everything was set, the only thing that was left was to tell everyone. So, after a few days, I finally decided to head downstairs for dinner. Dinner was a family thing, everybody at least tried to be present for it and I was hoping that they were present, that way I wouldn't have to repeat things for anyone.

Once downstairs, I realised that I was a bit early, only Dada and Amara Di was present, both of whom looked suprised to see me.

Of course, they didn't expect you to give up on your tantrum.

I didn't say anything to them, I wasn't here to make amends with anyone. I was here for business and I just needed to win this argument.

"Cupcake it's so nice of you to come have dinner with us. It's boring without you around." Amara Di said with a smile but I wasn't in any mood to entertain anyone.

Dada must have sensed my hostility because he didn't say anything just waited for my response but when I didn't say anything he and Amara Di both sighed.

After that we all were silent for a few minutes, while people slowly began filling up the dinning table. Almost everyone was surprised to see me but some still greeted me like nothing happened and I didn't say anything.

It was Ma who came last, when she sat down everyone finally started eating. People were talking amongst themselves but I didn't bother with listening. I waited a few moments before looking at Father.

"Dad."

One word and I could almost feel the shift in the atmosphere, nobody showed that they were listening but everyone was.

"Yes." Was all he said.

"I wanted to talk about something." I just needed to play my cards right, I kept reminding myself.

"Hmm, what is it?" He said without even looking up form him food.

"I would like to attend a boarding school, I looked though some and I think I know which one I want to attend." I said and that made the pretense fall, everyone stopped talking and even Dad's hand paused for a second.