We Happened

Chapter Eighteen

Radhika's pov

After our encounter with Ruhani yesterday Rishabh has been acting weird again. He is again quiet and cold. He doesn't smile or laughs or jokes or anything. It is like going to back to where I started.

I had gotten used the other side of him that it was frustrating dealing with the old Rishabh again. I would try to talk but he would just shut me down. We hardly had any conversation other than business. He doesn't even acknowledge my presence until he needs something from me and I keep telling myself that it doesn't matter but I'm aware that deep down it really is mattering to me.

It's been more than a week now since that incident and now we're close to closing the deal and heading back home. I really don't want to go back home with this cold shut down guy. I want him smile and laugh and talk to me again and forget that night never happened. Everytime I make an effort to talk to him his cold emotionless eyes would shut me down.

I had to do anything to undo this before heading home. Mr. Sinha decided to throw a party and God knows how much that man loves throwing party but anyhow I've convince Rishabh to be there because I know he is planning to skip it. It might be my last chance to talk to him or do something without him ignoring me and I ain't gonna blow it. I made him a cup of coffee while he was out for some work. I put the coffee on the table near the sofa with a note hoping that it might change his stone heart. 

Rishabh's pov

Ruhani didn't know about what happened between Chhaya and me. Just the mention of her name reminds me of so many memories I've restricted myself to remember.

It wasn't easy to tell Ruhani the truth but what was more difficult was the fact that I might even have to explain Radhika. I was sure she was curious and even though didn't question anything in front of Ruhani she'll still be asking me later and it would be hard lying to her.

It was the stupidest idea ever but it was just easy. I did what I do best is escape. I shut Radhika out and turned the same way I was because I know that would frustrate her and she wouldn't bother me but honestly it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. It's like after knowing her so well it is even more difficult to ignore her.

Everytime she looked at me with those doe eyes and her pretty smile I just want to drop my act and smile at her which I couldn't do. I never realized untill now how hard it was to resist her efforts and act like I don't care even though I've started to care for her. My past doesn't have a pretty picture and I know she doesn't had it too yet she shared it with me but I guess I'm just not good at being vulnerable. I don't want to get so close where I'll have to break this wall and show my moment of weakness.

There is some party today and I know Radhika wants to go with me so before she could ask I left early.

I entered the hotel and headed towards my room I glanced at Radhika's door and as much as I wanted to talk to her I know I can't so I didn't bother. I threw my jacket on the bed and collapsed on the couch when I noticed a hot cup of coffee and a note. I furrowed my eyebrows and picked up the note.

Rishabh,
Special coffee for you as you would have been really tired. I don't know what is making you behave this strange these days and as much as I'm curious I want to respect your privacy. You called me your friend so for sake of something we share please join me tonight. I promise I won't bother you like all other times and I super promise not to drink. I would really like to see you there.  :)

YOUR FRIEND
Radhika.

P.S. you don't have to explain me anything if you don't feel like.