Healing Hearts

8 - Niyati breaks down

~ Author pov

Aditya was lying on the sofa in the hall when he saw Isha running towards him and jump on him.

He shifted back with his family the night he confessed his love for Niyati to his family. They were so happy to have him back, though they knew the real reason was staying close to Niyati. But they didn't mind because finally their spoiled brat was living with them again. The whole house became more alive since he moved back.

- Chachu I met that aunty in the shop - said Isha lying on top of him and hugging him.

- Which aunty? - he asked hugging her back.

- The you want to make Isha's chachi - said Anjali sitting on a couch besides.

Aditya looked at her surprised and blushed on her statement.

- She is beautiful. Nice choice Adi. You have the approval of everyone. Just parents are left now - said Anjali.

- I don't have her approval yet - said Aditya hugging Isha to his chest.

- What? You haven't told her? - she asked shocked.

- No, I am waiting to know her more. Also I want to see if she feels the same or not. If she like me or not. I don't want to lose my friendship by confessing - said Aditya

- She like me a lot - said Isha in her childlike voice looking him from his chest and smiling widely. Both Anjali and Aditya laughed at her and he held more tightly pulling her to his chest.

- But seriously Adi, you need to tell her. Then let her decide. - suggested Anjali.

- Okay bhabhi. When I see her next time I will tell her.

......

A week passed by. Akash was still in Mumbai since he took holidays from office. Niyati informed about her decision to the production house and soon they called for signing the contract.

Right now, Niyati was heading to the AR production office for the script reading with the whole team. She reached there on time and met everyone. But its been half an hour since they are waiting but Aditya still hasn't reached.

- Where is your brother? - asked Shanaya to Nakul.

- He had an ad shoot. Must be on way - he replied.

- This guy has so many tantrums and is always late. But can't do anything. We need him - said Shanaya and looked at Niyati - anyway we are gambling with newcomers who don't have the ability to stand in front of the film stars.

Niyati got conscious. She knew Shanaya refered to her and this statement made everyone in the room look at her.

- Sha - before Nakul could say anything, Aditya enteres the conference room.

- I am sorry everyone. Got stuff in traffic - he said sitting next to Niyati. He looked at her and noticed something off. He saw how she smiled looking at him but it was an uncomfortable smile, she was trying to hide her inner turmoil with that smile.

- Fine. Lets start the reading - said Shanaya.

Aditya held Niyati's hand below the table to tell her he is there if something is bothering her. She instantly felt relaxed and shook her head a little telling him it's nothing. Aditya understood and decided to give her space thinking she will tell when she feels comfortable with him.

After two hours, the reading finished and they called off the meeting.

- Bhai did something happen before I came? - asked Aditya approaching Nakul.