The Warrior

Part 17

It was the twentieth time Aarti tried to sneak around the room to have a quick glance of the angry man, but every time she failed. He was busy with his document and other stuff that he received from his head office this morning. She wouldn't knock and ask him to come out to eat something. She was angry and wouldn't talk to him at all.

She took another round towards the dining table where all the friends were seated and enjoying the afternoon meal.

"Aarti come eat something" Sheetal offered the plate...

Aarti smiled at her friend "sure" silently she took the plate and helped herself with some rice pudding. She pretended to be least bothered about him but her heart and mind were mingling with his thoughts. Even the food was tasteless. She wanted to hit him hard on the head to make him understand what she really means but hitting won't help.

"Are we leaving by evening?" Kavita poured some juice for Arjun...

Arjun checked the time "yes, we have to catch the flight at 5"

"What about Veer?" Nakul took his jacket

"Well I will check with him again" Arjun took the sandwich and walked towards Veer's room

Aarti's eyes scanned around, her heart beats increased the moment the door slide open. She could hear him stepping out of his room...

She didn't turn around to see him....

"No Arjun, I think you guys leave and I will join you all later" Veer picked up a plate and started munching without looking at the beautiful girl sitting next to her...

Aarti was feeling as if someone has smash her hard on the head... she never wanted to go alone without him...but she wouldn't pay any extra heed to this now. If he doesn't care why would she get bothered?

"Sheetal I will quickly pack my stuff" she left the table...

Veer frowned with all his anger. He was indeed frustrated over the whole situation that had just begun. He is married when he never wanted to, plus this girl is reminding him of a tedious act he did unconsciously in college. He wouldn't stand this at all.

Least concerned about her...he started chatting with his friends. At least to get some relief from the tautness.

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It was lovely morning in Kasauli for everyone but not for Aarti... whole night she had been thinking about him. And the lie that she created years back is again sitting in between her relationship.

"Aarti, you are still in bed...let's go out somewhere" Sheetal peeked in the room...

Aarti gave her a smile... "Later may be"

Sheetal noticed Aarti's dull face "missing Veer?"

Aarti looked up at her friend "not at all..."

"Come on Aarti...everything will be fine..."

This was the last thing Aarti would want, sympathy...she was not like this. She can't look miserable just because Veer is not talking to her. Well she must try to think over this. "I am very well Sheetal...just lazy that's all"

Sheetal knew Aarti was just trying to pretend normal but deep inside she was crying.

Sheetal smiled at her friend and left.

Aarti picked up her phone and tried calling him...

Finally after few rings she heard him on the other side