Kaise main kahoon tujhse, rehna hai tere dil mein | Ishan k. × shubman g.

SIX

"Ishan Kishan?" Mayank ran into the reception of the hospital and asked the receptionist.

"Room number 77, sir." Receptionist replied.

Mayank along with Abhishek rushed towards the said room not before thanking the receptionist.

As he opened the door, he saw Ishan lying on the bed with his forehead covered with bandage and....

A plaster on his left leg.

Just a plaster on his left leg?

Shubman was there with him, talking and cracking jokes which made both of them laugh.

Ishan glanced over at Mayank, covered in sweat and panting.

"Bhaag ke aaya hai kya?" Ishan chuckled. "Don't worry. It's just a little fracture."

Seeing Mayank not moving, Shubman offered him his chair.

"Mayank ji itna serious kuch nahi hua hai. Bas sar phoota hai aur 32 taake aaye hain. As for the fracture, doctor has said that it will be okay in 3 months." Shubman placed his hand on Mayank's shoulder, much to the dismay of other people present in the room, although Mayank didn't care.

"Shub let him be. Best friend's injury would make him worried a little, right?" Abhishek pulled Shubman in a hug.

"Achha you two go home. Mayank be here with me. Ishita will be joining soon." Ishan said in a firm tone, feeling almost like an order.

Mayank glanced at Abhishek and began, "Ishu today I have some reealllllyyyyy important work or else I would have stayed here. Tomorrow I will stay with you pakka."

Ishan had observed Abhishek's stern expression on him asking Mayank to stay the night.

"Shubi ji I want to have some coffee please. Bring 3 cups for me and you all can have too." Ishan said in a soft voice which could not be refused by anyone.

As Shubman and Abhishek left the room, Ishan turned towards Abhishek crossing his arms.

"You have something to tell me Mayank?" he asked.

"Uh- n-no. Nothing." Mayank replied nervously.

"You are not cheating on my sister, are you? With...." Ishan paused a bit.

"Nahi Ishan. There is nothing going on between Abhishek ji and me. I met him at your house yesterday and now we are friends. That's it."

"I never took his name."  Eyebrows raised, it seemed to confirm his suspicion.

"Tu andha samajhta hai mujhe. The looks you were giving to that poor human, you think I can't see." Mayank burst out. "And you think I am dumb as well. Not knowing your intentions about Shubman ji."

"Kya intentions? I am just spending time with him so that he forgets about the one he likes and agree to marry me. Bas!" Ishan feigned innocence.

"Bas!? That boy trusts you, thinks you as your friend and you want to force feelings for yourself in his heart. Is it that simple to you? Forcing people to be in a relationship without happiness." Mayank's words showing reality felt venomous to Ishan.

"It is not wrong Mayank. I have started liking him and I want to marry him. That's it. Now whoever he likes or whoever likes him, they have to delete their feelings." Ishan spat back.

"Delete!? Very well! Feelings nahi ho gayi, cyber cafe ke computer mein tumhara account ho gaya. Chalte phirte delete kardiya. I can't believe I am the best friend of someone selfish like you Ishan." Ishan could not believe Mayank was saying something like this.