Ishu ke Issues

Chapter 4

Ishan’s room was a mess. He didn’t know what to wear. So, he called the only person who helped him with every disaster. Mayank.

He gave a confused stare as Ishan frantically looked through his clothes.

“Gucci? Versace? Or Chanel? I’M SO CONFUSED MAYANK I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TIME!”

Mayank sighed.

“You know this is NOT a date right?”

“OF COURSE NOT Mayank, why would I date that brat out of all people.”

“You know you could’ve thanked him in some other way? You could’ve just bought him something.”

“I don’t know Mayank, that was so impulsive of me. Maybe I just wanted him to know I’m really grateful. Wait, speaking of that, who were you even with last night?”

“Not telling!” Mayank sang as he left the room.

Ishan finally decided on a light green flannel shirt and black jeans. He thought it’d be best to keep it simple lest anyone gets a wrong idea. He headed towards the dining area to wait for Shubman, when all of a sudden he spotted Arjun.

“Ishan! Where are you off to?” Arjun grinned.

“Oh, just the cafe nearby. How’s your hangover now?”

“I’m better, Ishan. I’m so sorry I had to leave like that, my sister gets a bit paranoid when it comes to dad’s orders.”

“Nevermind, that’s alright. I was wasted too.”

“You look really pretty by the way.”
Ishan blushed. He’s been making it so obvious.

“Can I give you a ride?”

“Well, you don’t need to. He’s coming with me.”

Ishan was taken aback. When did Shubman even get there?

He looked at Ishan.

“We should leave now, it’s getting late.”

Ishan couldn’t help but wonder why his tone seemed so stern.

“See you later, Ishan.”
Ishan waved back at Arjun. He didn’t fail to notice the grimace on Shubman’s face.

"Wait why are we wearing the same colour?" Ishan said, almost surprised.

"I don't know, you tell me."

"Oh god, the last thing I want is for us to look like a couple." Ishan immediately regretted saying that. It wasn't supposed to sound the way it did. But Shubman won't mind would he? It was a joke anyway.

Shubman chuckled at that but he couldn't help but feel a bit hurt. Was the idea of them dating really so disgusting to Ishan?

"Yeah, as if I'm dying for that."

There was an awkward silence as Shubman drove them towards the cafe.

Maybe this was a bad idea indeed.

“I hope I didn’t throw up in your car last night.” Ishan chuckled.

“No you didn’t. It was Abhishek’s car by the way. He disappeared somewhere so I just took his car.”

Ishan was about to reply when his phone rang. Shubman snuck a glance at the screen. It was Arjun.

“Hello? Yeah I’m free tonight. Sure I’ll come over. Bye!”

Shubman again had that same weird feeling in his stomach.

“So this Arjun guy. You like him?”

“Huh?”