Estranged lovers

Chapter 26

SIDDHARTH

Today has been a complete disaster. 

From the start, my argument with Annika, my parents showing up, the look of worry and anger I have been receiving from the two bastards. 

I almost lost a big client thanks to my fucked-up mood...and to make it worse Shaym has been bugging me about what happened last night.

"Bhai...please. You stopped seeing the therapist, I didn't stop you because you said you had gotten better. Than what-"

"Enough Shaym. I told you it has nothing to do with-....anyways, I too have some questions for you." I say

There was no use of discussing about my non-existing mental health. I have learned to get used to this constant detachment....not like being connected to anything has ever resulted in something fruitful.

"Where were you last night?" I ask him

I already knew. He was at a fucking bar, wasted per usual. But this time he had done a huge mistake.

"*sighs* I can explain bhai." he says

"Go on...we have all the time." I say

He avoids my eye.

"It..it was a mistake." he says

"One you can't afford." I say

"Bhai please. I will handle it." he says

"You slept with a fucking employee. Tell me how the hell do you plan on handling it Shaym." I say my voice raising. 

I don't usually loose my cool but this could get serious.

"She won't say anything about it. I swear." he says

"She can sue you. You understand. You could loose your position damnit!" I say

"She wanted it too. (Fuck)he curses under his breath. I mean... we were both drunk it .. it was nothing. We both....*sigh* I will deal with it bhai." he says

"Do whatever. But I'm not going to do anything if this gets out of hand." I say

He nods.

"Bhai about Bhabhi." he says

"I don't want to talk about her right now." I say

My anger rising. Who gave her the right to interfere in my life? She didn't even bother to ask me.

"It is my fault. I was the one who asked her to invite mom and dad." he says

"What?!" I say

"I'm sorry. But when I visited them the last time, they were very suspicious. I just had to do something." he says

"What they think doesn't Fucking matter you get it." I say

"It does bhai...If anybody finds out the truth then you will loose everything." he says

"And who are they to determine my relationship with my wife?" I say

"They just need one single evidence." he whispers

"Shaym...listen I appreciate your concern but let me deal with my problems my way." I say

"I'm sorry bhai. But its not bhabhi's fault." he says

I close my eyes ...everything I said to her in the morning coming back to me.

"I want to be alone for sometime." I say

He stands up to leave.

"Bhai." 

I open my eyes to look at him.