WHY THIS DISTANCE

40| Agastya

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I step towards the balcony with a heavy heart while my mind is constantly telling me to turn around.

The party is going on in full swing with the chatter of people still being able to hear even till here.

I reluctantly turn around to see Aadriti for one last time only to frown when I don't find her there.

"Sorry sir" Someone brushes past me with a tray of drinks going towards the sea of people crowding the hall.

I take deep breaths trying to calm myself down before facing Shreesha alone. I try to wonder my gaze around to look for Aadriti.

Maybe she can also accompany me so I won't be alone with Shreesha.

Even after searching for her for five minutes I fail to locate her among the crowd.

I sigh, turning back my attention to the balcony door. Aadriti must have gone near my parents like I told her to.

I push the door ajar stepping in the open balcony where Shreesha stands looking over the view.

Upon hearing the door creaking she turns around only to find me.

My stomach churns in anxiety at the prospect of talking to her alone in this scheduled area.

Shreesha's face shows amusement as she fully turns to face me leaning back on the railing while looking behind back.

"Well if it isn't Mr. Agastya himself-"

"Delete that video" I cut her off before she gets the chance to divert my mind by her words.

She raises an eyebrow in amusement, lifting herself off the railing "Aren't you getting a little too bold?"

"If you don't I will file a complaint against you" I speak ignoring her words completely.

She scoffs, taking a step near me "You are at that again? I already told you what happens if you file a complaint, If I go down I am bringing you along with me"

"I will tell my brother" I feel pathetic threatening her with my brother as if I am in middle school and not a grown Adult.

She stares at me, her face going blank as I have never threatened her with my brother before.

"Tsk tsk Agastya, Do you still think You can threaten me?" She tsks stepping forward before coming to a stop in front of me.

"I not only have the video as a proof against you but did you forget the incident where you killed someone with my friend's car?" She raises her eyebrow and chuckles as I glare at her.

"I didn't kill anyone" I mutter while she starts walking around me in circles.

"Just one phone call, and you will be behind the jail, for assaulting me and for the murder you did" She laughs.

The memories of the past start forcing themselves inside my head though I try not to panic.

It feels all too familiar. She threatened me with the same thing a few years ago when I was lying on the hospital bed.