Dear past, untangle me

3.

A D I T I

When I first shifted to Calonia(an imaginary place). I thought I wouldn't be able to adjust since it's a new place, a new city and on top of that I wasn't sure if I'll be able to complete my study here or not but gladly I am in my final year of graduation. I was anxious if people here would make fun of me since I am older than them but they never made such comments. Another reason why everyone here is my friend.

"By studies we are all equal and come on, age is just a number."

My friend said these words to me. Her name is Lyla. She is a Canadian and she has those beautiful green eyes. "So you like the senior? Vardaan Chauhan?" I literally cover her mouth to stop her excitement.

Vardaan is an Indian and on top of that he is twenty five years old. So freaking my type. "I don't want to propose to him like this, Lyla." I said. Lyla is a Sunshine girl, she loves shopping and having fun around.

"Don't propose to him until and unless you are not confirmed about his feelings." I nodded at her suggestion but I am pretty sure he likes me. "I know he likes me." I say, slightly blushing and she shifts towards me. "And how do you know?"

"Um...You know...last day..um..we-" She jumps on her seat clapping her hand as she yells. "You kissed Chauhan!?" My eyes widened as I felt everyone's gaze on me. My face hearted as I grabbed her hand and pulled her.

"Shh! Don't be so loud and no we didn't kiss." I said. I was this close from kissing him, my first freaking kiss but he got a call from his mother. At this rate everyone in the university will know about my date and...that's a problem.

"We went on something like a Date." I said, making her giggle in awe. "It felt good and he is not like the kid last time. He is a grown up man and on top of that, he bought me a bouquet of flowers." I was blushing even though I hate this.

"I am so happy for you. We'll go on a double date." She said clapping her hands then pulled out her phone.

"Let me text him but wait-" She kept her phone on the table and looked at me. Her eyes were serious and the smile from earlier disappeared.

"Does he know about...it?" She hesitated at once but I know she has no intention of hurting my feelings.

I shook my head, denying her questions. "Ishaan is an asshole and it's better if he stays away from my life." Lyla's expression turned serious, and she nodded.

"I get it. Well, let's just focus on the present then. Vardaan seems like a great guy, and I'm sure he'll treat you well." I nodded in agreement, feeling a sense of relief even though I know they both won't stay quiet if they get to know about my dating life.

I can easily handle Ishaan since I have Dad's back but...I shook my thoughts, denying and assuring myself that he is not coming back.

"I hate how I used to like Ishaan." Embarrassment washed over her face as she recalled the old days. She used to like Isaan because he is hot, has a good sweet voice but when I told her how he stepped inside my bathroom while I was showering, she regretted everything. Yes, I punched him that night too, making a black circle on his face.