The Worst Nickname

22) Great wall of China

Vidit's POV, 

"I have been trying to reach out to you since forever V!" She said and threw herself at me.

I took her forearm and made a good distance between us by backing her away. 

Forcefully but not harshly.

"It's Mr. Arora for you." I said looking down at her.

She was pretty tall. Vanilla is very short. I'd have to get on my knees to make proper eye contact if it was vanilla in her place.

What is wrong with me?

I need to go see a psychiatrist.

Breaking my pathetic school boy thoughts Nora said "But- I thought we...?"

"We?" I asked in a mocking tone.

Ok I agree I slept with her a couple to times. But I was very clear before proceeding with anything that this meant nothing to me and neither should it to her.

"I thought you'll change your mind about us." She said bringing back her confident side.

Deep breathes Vidit.

DEEP.

BREATHES.

LIKE. 

AALIYAH-

I need someone to poison me.

Controlling the urge to smash my head with a hammer I said "Ms. Reilly....I  think I was very clear when I said this is no strings attached."

"Yeah...but-" She started but I interrupted her and said "There is no space for a but. Also, I am happily married."

Her eyes snapped to mine in order to find any type of sign that says 'I was joking'

Okay I did lie about the happy part.

Arrest me for it.

Her eyes travelled from my face to my left hand and in a split second her eyes turned glassy after spotting the silver band around my finger.

"How cou-could you do this to me???" She yelled.

Oh god bless my ear drums.

She took her purse and trench coat and ran away like Usain Bolt.

The sound of her heels hitting the floor was growing faint as each second passed.

Oh I need an Advil.

Aaliyah's POV,

Telling everyone that I am leaving was a very hard task.

I HATE THIS.

Serene has been constantly ignoring me.

Serene West. She was my dorm roomie and flatmate as well. But her boyfriend wanted her to move in with him and I asked her not to say no just for my sake.

She is as important as Shriya is to me. 

If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be here.

And right now I am getting her, her favorite donut that you don't find easily since she is not talking to me.

One because I got married without telling her and two because I am moving from the US forever.

I took the donuts and went to the hospital.

Her boyfriend Alex William. He was out senior in college.  I always saw him as a guy who was never serious when it comes to relationships. And I was not very convinced with the fact that he suddenly likes Ser.

Like don't get me wrong Serene is one of the most beautiful woman I have seen so far its just Alex is a very non serious guy.

I went to Alex's cabin because I knew she'd be here at this hour.

I know I am so impressive (not).

"SERENEEEEEE!!!" I yelled like a hyena.

She yet again ignored me and continued yapping about something which holds 0 significance.

I dropped the donuts on the table and said "UGHHHH I AM SORRY SER." 

She turned to face me and her eyes travelled to the donuts.

"Alex can you believe Alli suddenly had a man in her life who she wanted to get married to since like forever???" She said fanning her face ripping her eyes away from the donuts forcefully.

"Nopeee." He said exaggerating the E.

Oh how much I wish I could strangle him with the same stethoscope around his neck.

Ok I did tell her I met him on a fine random day and I spilled coffee on him and he wanted my number in return and then things went north and suddenly we wanted to sign a marriage license as if it was a driving license.

Shoot me for doing so.

But how am I suppose to tell her that its not real?

She also wanted to set me up with Alex's Bestfriend whom I met like twice.

She continued and said "I didn't know I had liars as friends."

"I told you already she is sus as fuck." Alex said while giving me a smuggy smile.

HE IS FUELING THE FIRE!

BLODDY BRAIN ROT.

Did I tell you we are not friends?

I hate him to the core.

I took a deep breathe and said "Alex...I will put this chocolate syrup in your eye drops. And you know it very well I will." 

He laughed and he said "Wow so creative! How about I scoop out your eyeballs?" 

"How about I dissect your brain and actually put cow dung in it?"

"How about I make soup with your cerebrospinal fluid?"

"How about I make a salad with your nails and feed it to you saying its peanuts that also resemble with your small-"

"STOP YOU BOTH!" Serene yelled and me and Alex both flinched.

The door knock interrupted our conversation.

All of our eyes turned to the intruder.

Technically not an intruder since the door was open.

Why do I see the same brown eyes I wanted to forget.

What is he doing here bruh??

"V-Vidit...?" I asked skeptically doubting my own eyes.

I am fully capable of hallucinating someone else as him.

He has a very questionable expression on his face.

Why though I am in a normal state right no-

OH HELL NAUR!!!

My words weren't normal at all.

Did he hear me?

God god god please no.

Save me and I will give you ladoos.

He was suited up from top to bottom all ready to walk the run-fucking-way.

His hair was perfectly done, his face was perfect as always-

Should I start with his bod-

"Ahem Ahem." The sound of him clearing his throat broke my spell.

I might have gotten drool on my clothes.

"Yeah...I wanted to tell you something." He said while walking closer to me.

I made a 'O' face and turned to Serene who had a very confused face.

Her eyes were wide open and mouth slightly open.

Ok she is exaggerating now.

He is so mid why is she even-

Ok who am I lying to?

Vidit forwarded his hands towards Serene and introduced himself and that was followed by greetings with Alex.

Serene exhaled loudly and said "So you are the mystery guy she feel in love with?" 

Shit shit shit.

He doesn't know my shit wit story.

He looked at me with a little too calm look and said "Yes."

"Ok atleast he is hot. Even if you decide to get divorced with this vacation loverboy you won't regret marrying an ugly duck." She said and laughed.

Oh god.

I facepalmed myself and said "Oooooookayyy. I will be right back."

And with that I took grinch's hand and walked out of the room.

I took him towards the evacuation door and he was looking at the place as if it was a crime scene and I am a murderer.

"Why didn't you call me before coming??" I whisper yelled.

"Because I knew you'd say no." Was all he said.

As if that would stop him.

"What if they found out about my lies?" I yelled once again.

"That sounds like a you problem Vanilla." He said and smirked.

"Mr. Arora...how about we announce on national Television that this is a marriage of convenience?" I said and gave him my fakest smile.

I continued "AND YOU SHOULD-" but he put his index finger on my lips silencing me.

Actually I think he also silenced my heart.

"Shut. Up." He deadpaned.

Perfect novel-esk moment that he ruined for me.

I pouted but nonetheless nodded.

"I have to attend a party." He said.

Ok and?

I am sure he isn't here for permission.

PUFTTTT.

I AM SO FUNNY!!!!!

"How does that matter to me?" I asked looking at him suspisiously.

"You are coming with me." He said massaging his temple.

I laughed.

Again.

And again.

And again.

But he didn't.

I questioned "You're serious?"

He smiled sarcastically and said "Noooo. I just came here to prank you because I am job-fucking-less."

"I might consider if you ask me nicely." I said rolled my eyes.

He scoffed and said "Who said anything about asking?" Emphasizing on the word 'asking'.

I popped out my middle finger and turned to walk away but he got a hold of my wrist and jerked my body towards his.

And I?

My face met with this stone hard Great wall of China.

I glared at him and he said "I am not giving you a choice."

He gave me challenging look.

I am aware he wasn't asking me but he can atleast ask me politely.

Bloody Cheugy.

"Who are we meeting? Bricklebaum or Martha?" I asked and passed him another sarcastic smile.

It almost looked like he was trying not to shout at me.

He also looked like a tomato.

Lmaoooooo.

After taking exactly 3 seconds to answer he said "My business associates."

That's all?

Why should I meet them anyways.

Unless they want to sponsor my future hospital.

"We have to go to Chicago for that."

OOHHHH that's why he's here.

Makes sense.

I nodded and he nodded back.

"Ok."

"Ok."

We both said in unison.

A W K W A R D.

"Well I resigned today so we can leave whenever." I said getting a little sad.

He nodded and said "Tomorrow I'll send a car to your apartment."

I shook my head in a no and said "No I-I will book a cab."

What if he uses it against me in the future?

"Again I wasn't asking you."

My phone buzzed in my pocket.

Not once not twice.

It almost went on for a few seconds.

I took it out and I got a whooping 20 messages from an unknown number.

I opened the text and my fingers froze on the screen and so did my eyes.

It was Vidit's picture

With another woman.

In nothing but lingerie.

A/N: GUYSSSS YAYYYYY!!!! I was really motivated to write this chapter for some reason. I hope ya'll like it. I know it's pretty slow burn right now but I promise I won't disappoint.