First Impressions

Chapter-4

"Amar, let's go we are getting late" Vikram said hurriedly
Amar just nodded his head in reply. Saasha very well knew he was hurt, she may fight with him and hate him, but for her no one else has the right to hate or hurt her cousin. She considers him as her very very... very close friend.

"Amar, I'm going to sit with you" she said slowly, only audible to him and he looked at her hiding his smile
"Let Vikram and Ashu sit beside" she winked and opened the door for him.

Ashu knew Saasha is up to something as she is not the one to let go of any chance in pulling her leg.
Vikram opened the other front door for him and was about to get in.
Saasha ran towards him, "Thank you Vikram, you're so sweet... You opened the car door for me!!"

Vikram looked confused, she pushed him and sat inside giggling.
Ashmith who was beside Vikram, held him and glared at Saasha, He moved a step forward to confront but stood still seeing her playful smile.

 "Saasha, sit behind. Let Vikram sit there" Ashu who was behind her frowned at her for the stupid act.
"No Ashu, I don't want to get bored sitting with you." .
"So, you are indirectly hinting me that Ashu is boring? Right Saasha" Vikram raised his brow
Amar and the two sisters are shocked at his statement.
They understood that they can never predict Vikram Mathur, he might be the game changer
"Vi... Vikram, it's not like that; Ashu isn't boring" She stammered
"I understand!!!" He giggles seeing her face. "And what do you think Saasha? Only you know to tease others... I'm no less"
They laugh. Vikram sits beside Ashu and Ashmith sits with Vishali behind them.

"Thank God Vikram, got another member like me in my team." Saasha turned towards him with a smile.
Vikram smiled too, Ashu was looking at him adoringly which was noticed by Vikram. He doesn't want to make her feel embarrassed, so he decided not to see her directly and took few glances through the rear-view mirror. He had fun watching Amar and Saasha's silly fights.

Ashmith was busy hearing Vishali talks. Saasha doesn't know why, but she kept staring at Ashmith every now and then... for a few times even his eyes met hers, and she turned away.
She wanted to know if there was something between Ashmith and Vishali, Whether Ashmith was a good listener or he was listening due to his interest for the speaker. But then again, only Vishali was speaking, Ashmith never spoke a word. They never heard his voice.

"Vikram, I see your sister and friend are least bothered about the world, neither of them spoke a word to us?" Saasha asked
Vikram laughed. "Saasha, Ashmith never speaks to anyone on their first meet, give him some time, and I'm sure you'll be his favorite" he winked.

Amar applied the brake suddenly, making everyone hurt their heads. Saasha was so shocked with Vikram's statement.
"What did you just say Vikram?" asked Amar in surprise
"I was just pulling her leg Amar, But.... what was that dude? Are you ok?"
"Amar, what happened?" Ashu queried rubbing her forehead
"Do... Dog, there was a dog, I'm so sorry” he said and checked on Saasha.
Saasha was looking out of the window.
 
Amar dropped his guests in their farmhouse and returned back with his cousins.
Saasha saw her mom standing outside  the door and shooked her head.
Mrs. Patel ran towards Ashu and started her questions while panting.
"Mom, Mom cool, everything was OK" Ashu held her mom and calmed her
Mrs. Patel kissed her forehead telling "I know my daughter is the best."
 
Ashmith was so tired, he always hated to travel, if not for Vikram he would never come to Hyderabad.

After taking a cool shower, he laid down on the soft bed looking at the ceiling, He always had this habit of recollecting the things he had done from morning; but that night nothing came to his mind than Saasha and her contagious smile. He kept tossing and turning on the bed, but Saasha's thoughts didn't left him.
He took out his Laptop and started doing his office work, the only way to distract himself from any thought.