Stay Away

10- Sweet Devil

Manvi pov:

"Manvi......Manvi.... where are you?" I heared my mom. I think they both just arrived. It is 6:35 Am.

"Maan....." she repeated. Yes that's how she calls me :p. I like it when she calls me that way.

"Yes ma. I am here. I will come." I said keeping it in and closing my closet. I just woke up and was staring at a picture which I safely have it in there. I moved to the hall and saw my mom and dad over there.
Just their presence make me feel so happy. A smile crept on my face. It had been days since I saw them as it had been days since I came home. I went straight and hugged her. I was longing for this hug for so many days. I always feel safe and secure in her hands.

"Hello pa." I said ooking at my father breaking the hug.

"You have gone lean. I think you don't eat properly." He said and I laughed.

"Pa I just saw you some days ago. How will I become lean so soon?" I said slowly walking towards the kitchen. I feel so hungry. I even forgot to eat last night and just slept. My stomach is just killing me.

"Did you brush?" I heared my mom asking.

"Yes I think." I replied not wanting to go and brush.

"Don't behave like a small kid. Just go and brush first. Fresh up yourself. I will make tea for you." She said.

"Hmmmm. Ok ." I said knowing well that I can't go and eat now. I slowly started moving towards my room when all my sense asked me to move to the kitchen. I came in and sat on my bed. I still feel sleepy. My mind says to just sleep again. But I have to go. It's getting late. So I just walked to my bathroom. This place had always been my only place of privacy. Nobody could disturb me. I tied my hair into a messy bun and started brushing. The picture I was looking at came into my mind.
It is actually the same picture which I saw in Vidyut's cabin. I also have a copy of it. I also have it safe. I also have a look at it often. Thinking of all this I completed brushing and splashed the cold water on my face.

I heared the entrance door bell ringing. "Who is this so early in the morning?" I asked to myself wiping my face in my towel.

"Manvi.... your friend is here to meet you. Come here." I heared my father calling me out.

"My friend? Who is that pa?" I asked walking towards the hall.
I was shocked to see......

"Aksh....... I mean ........ Ms. Akshaya."

"You can call me Akshaya. I am always your friend." she replied. It was a real shock for me to meet her in my house and that too so early in the morning.

"Please take your seat Akshaya." I said having a small smile on my face. My mother gave her a glass of water and her usual smile.
I basically like her so much. She is so sweet. The only doubt which I have is 'how the hell is she a good friend of that dumb head for so many years?'.

"I am so happy and surprised to see you in my house." I started the conversation as she remained silent. I wanted to know the reason behind her arrival.
Why has she come? What is the reason? Why that too so early in the morning?
Has something wrong happened to him?
What happen to him? Is he alright? I din't even give him a last look yesterday.... My heart beat started rising.

"Actually.... I came ...... I came here to....... " she stopped.
What is she trying?

"Come on tell me." I said trying to act normal. She took the glass of water and started drinking. Is she playing with me? Is something really wrong?

'Hey stupid why are worrying so much for a man whom you don't like?' My inner sense asked me. I just ignored it as I don't have the answer for that.

"Hmmmm." I said in a questioning way. She atlast opened her so precious mouth.

"Actually it is that.... Vidyut has his award function tomorrow. Our entire organisation is celebrating it. We also want you to take part in that."

I breathed out in relief. But..... Did she actually invite me to his award function? What??? No... no I am not going to go. No way. Not at all possible.

"Oh that's great. Say that I congratulated him. But.... sorry I am not interested in coming. I have work tomorrow." I said.

"Manvi. Dont be so harsh. She is coming and inviting you right. Just go. It is an award function only right. Whats wrong with you?" My mom interupted.

"She will surely come. Don't worry."she said facing Akshaya. Akshaya's face bloomed in happiness.
Oh god all are now out of my control. I have to go. No other go. I am forced to. I very well know, it must all be his plan.

"Thanks aunt. Thanks Manvi. He will be so happy. Ok it's getting late I am moving now. See you all soon." She said and moved out. My god I am stuck now. How will I escape from this? Is there any way to escape?

'No' my inner sense said again.
Ok let me face that too. My mom gave my tea and biscuits. Atlast I have something to eat now. If not I would have just died.
After eating I went to my room and started getting ready to go to that most horrible place again.....the so called office. Today is my 6th day over there. I am counting the days I spend over there...... when will my so horrible project just get over??

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"Orange or Pink????" I asked myself standing in front of the mirrior having two dresses in my hand. I am standing here for past half an hour having only my towel wrapped all around me. I am so confused about which dress to wear.... which colour will suit me the best? Pink or Orange?????

"Orange." I heared. I just looked up in surprise to see who is there in my room. "What? You? Vidyut? What are you doing here?" I asked and moved towards his direction. But then I realised about my so wonderful dress. I just ran back and hid myself.
Suddenly he vanished as if it is a magic show going on.
"What? where did you go? Is that only my imagination?" I got confused and went on with my thinking.
"Orange aah......"

"Pink" I heared him again. But this time he is not so away from where I stand. He is standing only near the mirrior i.e.,., just above my head. I stepped back eventhough I very well know that he is my imagination.

"But you just said Orange...."

"Orange or blue or pink or red. You look cute in all. You look cute even if you don't wear all these...." he said with a wide grin on his face.

"What????" I shouted.

Why is he this way even in my imagination? Can't he better? Either he makes me cry or he keeps teasing me. Oh god, please save me from this
sweet devil.

"Manvi.... why are you shouting? I just thought you would talk to yourself all these days but now you even started shouting.... what is your problem? Whatever it may be make it fast , you are getting late to office." My mother shouted. Her voice just faded atlast. But it somehow reached my mind.

It's getting late. I have to make it fast.

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