Hurting Because of YOU

21

Atif's POV

I got home after everyone had their dinner. I had to finish a project that I was presenting tomorrow.

I made myself a plate and ate. After I was done, I went upstairs to find Shyama asleep on the bed.

Ugh! This isn't fair. I work harder than her so I should be sleeping there.

She slowly opened her eyes and I realized the light must have woke her up.

"Hi," she said.

"Hi," I said.

"Did you eat dinner?" She asked and I nodded.

"Okay," she said patting the empty area on the ned with her eyes closed.

Is she taunting me?

"Come sleep," she said and went back to sleep.

Did she want me to share the bed with her? Well, at least I will be rested better than what I will get on the sofa.

I grabbed a separate blanket and crashed.

---NEXT DAY---

I woke up and felt a weight on my chest.

I realized Shyama had her head resting on my chest and her arm around my waist.

She probably thinks I'm Rohan. And who is that guy anyways? I know it's not the name of her ex.

I got a phone call taking me out of my thoughts.

It was from Mithul.

"Good morning," I said.

"Dude. I won't be able to come to work today," he said.

I bet it has something to do with his wife.

At least mine doesn't keep me away from work. But then again, I don't love mine at all.

"My wife isn't feeling well," he said.

I knew it!

"You have been missing work a lot!" I basically yelled at him.

I felt Shyama move in her sleep. I'm sure she's waking up.

"I know but I know your dad will understand," he said.

Dad walked in and I had never thought I'd be thankful that she fell asleep on my chest. I'm happy dad saw that.

"Work time. Let's go," he whispered since she was sleeping.

I told him that Mithul isn't coming again because his wife was ill and he brushed it off!

What the hell? How many off days can he have?

Shyama moved away and stretched so I knew she would be waking up now.

She looked at me and smiled.

"Morning," she said.

"Morning sleepy head," I said since dad was standing right there.

"Should I make breakfast?" She asked.

"Yes please," Dad said.

She looked at him with wide eyes.

"So sorry! I didn't even notice you," she said.

Wait what? See! There she goes being nice again. I'm not husband material for her!

She left to make the food.

Dad, Mithul and I had a conversation with him on speaker phone. I'm starting to hate this guy. Like I get your married and want to take care of your wife, but...wait I just had an idea.

"Why don't you come to work and Shyama will go and see Anika?" I questioned.

"No!" He said really fast.

Okay, that was weird. Does he hate her as well?

Dad left to check on something. I decided to brush my teeth.

"Atif, please don't send your wife to my house,'' he said.

"Do you hate her?" I asked.

"No. She's awesome but I just don't want her here," he said.

Something is definitely up.

She walked in with my breakfast and I told her to set it down.

"I promise today will be the last day I take off," he said.

Lie.

"I have to go. Bye," he said and hung up.

Weird.

I went to eat while Shyama was showering. I decided to take an evening shower this week because of how busy I was.

I had just finished when she walked out.

"By the way, I have a friend coming this evening. I want you both to meet each other. Your dad said you can get a half day," she said.

"Who's the friend?"I asked.

"Rohan," she said and I froze for  a second.

Now him I actually want to meet.

"Okay,'' I said and left.