What's Written In The Stars [H.S]

Part 41

"Where the hell were you?!"
Aditya and Aliya yell at me as soon as I enter my room.

"I was with Emma. She took me to meet...." I couldn't finish since they both cut me off.

"Do you know how worried we were? How could be so irresponsible?" Aliya shouts at me as I enter my bedroom and plop down on the bed.

"Aliya, please, can I just lie down for a minute? I'll tell you everything, I promise."

The whole ride back, I just kept thinking about the offer that Charlie kept talking about. Emma didn't say a word and I totally appreciated that. I know she means well and wants me to say yes, but this is a huge step. Like, never have I ever dreamt of being a model. I always used to think that I'd be a choreographer working in some studio teaching little kids how to dance, or having a white collar job or maybe helping Dad and Aditya in the business. But never a model. Being a model is cool and all, I know. You get all the fame, the money, the attention but honestly speaking it all sounds scary to me. There are many girls out there who might be practically ready to do anything for this offer, but not me. I need lots of time to think and consider a lot of things. Like what about my degree? Will I have to move out? Will Dad let me? Will I have to independent? I face palm internally. Of course, I'll have to independent. I've always wanted to be. But I always chickened out at the very last moment. Like when I had finished my 12th and was looking for colleges to do my bachelor's. Dad had suggested for me to go to London to finish my studies. I was all excited and hyped up. I started looking for colleges and stuff but somehow, in the end, I backed out. I told Dad that I just couldn't and that I'd prefer to study in India itself. 

 "Earth to Aditi!" Aliya waves her hand in front of my face, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Aliya, I said give a minute! Can't you just leave me alone?" I snap at her.

"Aditi! Don't you snap at me like that! I was just reminding you that we have a flight to catch and that you have only twenty minutes to freshen up. Everybody is already downstairs in the lobby waiting for our bus. If you need some more time to get lost in your thoughts, you could always catch a taxi and make it to the airport." She huffs in annoyance and slams the door as she leaves.

I totally forgot about our flight to New Jersey. I quickly get up from my bed and go to my cupboard and remove my clothes, my passport and my ticket. I then take the suitcase, from under the bed and shove everything in it. But before closing the zipper, I take out a pair of jeans and a black T-shirt, to wear at the airport. I try to close the zipper, but it wouldn't budge, so I  jump and sit on the suitcase and after many attempts, I close the zipper. I then rush to the bathroom for a quick shower. 

Once I reach my bedroom I rush to the bed and plop down. The flight was really exhausting. And on top of that I couldn't stop thinking about Charlie, Emma and the stupid meeting. Yes, I have a habit of overthinking till I don't get stressed. And now I'm stressed to a point where I can't come to a conclusion. Well, I know Charlie gave me some time to think and that I don't have to give him the answer ASAP, but till I don't, I'll keep thinking about it. I haven't even told Aliya or Aditya about it. I need to talk to them or I'll definitely go crazy. 

I take out my phone from my bag and quickly send a text to both Aliya and Aditya.

Me: Need to talk to you both, now.

Aliya: Like now, now ?

Aditya: I'll come later, I'm sure it's nothing important.

Me: @Aliya Yes now, now @Aditya It's very important, better get your ass in here.

A minute or two later there's a knock on the door. I get up from the bed and walk over to the door. When I open it, I see two really annoyed faces.