Doomed

Chapter 12

"Do we have to do this?" Aghanya sighed as she parked the car.

"Yes." Viren said and got out and slammed the door.

Aghanya pulled out the keys and got out as well. "Why? We're getting divorced in a year anyway."

"I know. I don't want to spend that year bickering with you."

"Fair point."

    ***

     Aghanya reluctantly walked inside the marriage counsellor's office with Viren following suit.

       The room was spacious and looked like a normal office with two couches.  Aghanya focused her attention to the woman behind the desk and Aghanya's smile dropped. In a modest collared top and glasses perched on her nose was Natasha.

      "You've got to be kidding me." Aghanya snapped at Viren ready to walk out.

     Viren held onto her elbow and she glared at him, "Hey. Relax. It's not Natasha. It's Tasha. Her twin."

     "This is a joke. Like, no way in hell could this be real...." Aghanya laughed our awkwardly.

     "Hello. Mrs. Raizyada. I'm indeed Natasha's twin, Tasha. Tasha NaTasha? Get it?"

      "Hey." Aghanya smiled while holding onto Viren's arm. "I need to talk to Viren. Alone." She dragged him out of the office.

    "ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR GOD DAMN MIND? How are we supposed to fix our relationship in front of someone who looks exactly like your ex?" Aghanya ranted.

    "They're a little bit different if you look closely."

     "Viren?!"

    "Fine. She's the best, okay? The best marriage counsellor. The best." Viren said. "You should google her."

     "Oh no. I have a much reliable source than google." Aghanya took out her phone and placed it on her ear.

       After three rings Dhruv picked up her call,

        "Hey, Dhruv."

         "Oh hey, Aghanya. What's up?"

        "Yeah. I was wondering if you knew Tasha Kapoor."

      "Yeah. Natasha's sister?"

      "You knew about that!" She coffed.

       "Ofcourse. Who wouldn't? Tasha is really awesome though. Like she's the best marriage....wait...why are you asking about her ? Are you trying for marriage counselling?"

      "Yes." Aghanya sighed. "I've got to go now. Thanks." She cut the call and turned to find Viren pinching his nose.

       "Are you done? So that was your reliable source? Dhruv?" He asked in a condescending manner.

      "Don't start now." She cut him off and walked inside the office.

     She smiled at Tasha and Viren entered slamming the door behind him. "How is Dhruv more reliable than me?!" He snapped.

       "Viren. That's enough. You're making a scene." Aghanya side eyed Tasha.

       "God damn it! I am! I need to know why you trust anyone else much less Dhruv more than me?"

      "Wow. I have to put it in words. What could the reason be? Mr. Viren Singh Raizyada hasn't done a damn thing to me for me to be this distrustful! Shame on me for doubting such a saint of a man!" Aghanya felt her insides burn and her chest radiating fire, her tears stung the corner of her eyes. "It's not as if you went to Bora Bora-"