The Wanted Love Story

Chapter 13: Kersten and Siva

I sat on the couch next to Siva when Max reappeared downstairs. He had just taken Shannon up to her room and I was curious as to what they had done today.

“Where did you two disappear to today?” I asked.

Max smiled. “I took Shannon all over London. And on the London Eye, I asked her to be my girlfriend.”

Tom looked aghast. “Mate, you barely know her.”

“Hey, he likes her. Let him be happy,” Bridget said. I looked over at her and saw how comfortable she was curled up with Jay.

“I agree with Bridget,” Jay spoke up.

Max looked happy. “Thank you.”

I had to put my opinion in. “Shannon really likes you, Max. Please, do not hurt her. Or I will have to kill you.”

“I would never hurt her,” he replied instantly.

“You’re a good guy, Max,” Haley grinned.

“Thanks,” he said. “Now, if you guys will excuse me. I walked around London today and am exhausted. Good night, everybody.”

“Goodnight,” we all called as he walked back upstairs.

As soon as Max was gone, Siva stood up. He had his phone in his hands and was looking at it sadly. I raised an eyebrow in question, but he just walked past me and continued upstairs to his bedroom.

“Does anyone know what’s wrong with Siva?” I asked.

They all shrugged, but Tom spoke up, “He and Nareesha have been going through a rough patch. I guarantee that she just texted him. Well, it was either her or Kumar.”

“Should I go check on him? He looked pretty upset?”

“You can if you want. He might feel better talking to someone,” Jay told me.

So, I stood up and made my way up to Siva’s room. I stood outside his door, when I heard him yelling at somebody.

“I seriously can’t believe you!” “No! How could you do this to me? To us?” “I can’t do this anymore, Nareesha.” “We’re done.” “Don’t try to talk me out of this. You decided to cheat. And I can’t forgive you this time.” “Bye, Nareesha.”

I timidly knocked on the door. Siva pulled it open and I was sad to see that tears were falling down his face. I pushed past him and closed the door behind me. I then wrapped my arms around Siva.

Sobs overtook his body and I led him over to his bed. I had him sit down and then I continued hugging him, occasionally rubbing his back.

After what seemed like hours, and was only several minutes, Siva’s crying stopped and he looked at me with red puffy eyes.

“What happened?” I asked, even though I could probably guess.

“Nareesha cheated on me again. I don’t know what happened. We were always so happy together. She visited me in America a lot. And then suddenly, we got really distant. She cheated a few times and I forgave her, because I loved her. But this was the last time I was going to let her use me. I just, I wish I knew what I did to make her stop loving me.”

My jaw dropped. “Siva, it wasn’t you. The worst thing she could do is cheat on you because you loved her with your whole heart. It’s her fault. Any girl would be absolutely lucky to have you. You’re an amazing guy, Siva. You’re nice, attractive, funny, and are an amazing friend and singer.”

Next thing I know, Siva had kissed me. He pulled away just as quick, but it still happened.

Oh my god. Siva…just…kissed…me. It was wrong. He just broke up with his girlfriend. But I liked it. Am I just going to be a rebound?