𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞

Chapter 13 Drunk

N I T I K A

As we stepped out of the cab, the thumping music and neon lights of the club beckoned us in. Aleena, Bella, and I exchanged excited glances, ready to let loose and have a night to remember. We swiped our tickets and pushed through the doors, immediately enveloped in the pulsating energy of the club.

Aleena squealed, her voice barely audible over the music. "Guys, Nishanth will be here in five minutes! Hehe!"

Bella and I burst into laughter at her uncontainable excitement, as if she hadn't seen him in days. I playfully rolled my eyes, "Girl, calm down!"

But my gaze drifted towards the entrance, a habitual instinct I couldn't shake. Where's Avyaan? Oh, wait, why do you care, Niti? Shut up.

Just then, Nishanth appeared, flashing a charming smile. "Hello, ladies!" Aleena bubbled over with joy, flinging her arms around him.

Ayein? When did they become so close?

My attention wandered back to the door, and that's when I spotted Karan, solo and making his way towards us. Why? Where's Avyaan? I tried to scan the crowd, my eyes straining to find him.

I tiptoed, craning my neck to get a better view, but the club was too crowded. Suddenly, a whispering voice sent shivers down my spine, "Looking for me?"

I stumbled backward, my heart skipping a beat, as a strong hand grasped my waist from behind. I felt his chest against my back, his arms enveloping me.

My eyes fluttered closed, and for a moment, the music, the lights, and the crowd melted away. It was just us, lost in the electrifying connection that crackled between us.

As i tried to turn to face him, his grip on my waist tightened, and he bent to whisper again in my ear.
"You look beautiful."

His husky, low voice made my heart skip a beat. My eyes widened, and my cheeks flushed. I felt like melting into his arms.

What happened to him? He's complimenting me??? Seriously? Am I dreaming?

He released me, and I turned to face him, my heart racing. Avyaan's eyes sparkled with amusement, his lips curving into a sly smile. I tried to compose myself, but my cheeks still burned.

Avyaan's eyes locked onto mine, his gaze piercing. "You were looking for me, weren't you?"

I shook my head, trying to appear nonchalant. "No, I wasn't."

"Don't lie, Nitika. I saw you scanning the crowd."

I shrugged, looking around "I was just checking if Aleena was okay."

Avyaan raised an eyebrow, his expression skeptical. "At the door?"

I rolled my eyes, feigning exasperation. "Avyaan, stop being paranoid. I wasn't looking for you."

His eyes narrowed, his voice taking on a gentle, teasing tone. "Oh, really? Then why did you stumble when you heard my voice?"

"I just lost my balance, that's all."

"Nitika, you're not very good at lying."

I frowned, trying to sound firm. "I'm not lying. Now, can we please join the others?"