Hate Turned into Love

Chapter 6

Naisha's POV

I was completing my maths homework at the desk when I was called for dinner. I solved the last sum and paved my way towards the dining hall. I found dad already sitting at the dining table and Aadhira as usual clung to him. She was sitting on the chair next to him and talking to him about school to which dad listened with great interest. I sighed and walked towards the chair that was away from theirs. Dad looked at me, confused. I was about to sit when he suddenly spoke.

'Naisha, why don't you sit beside your sister ?'

'No, I am fine here.'

'Naisha - '

He said sternly. Okay fine! I lose you win. I walked towards the vacant chair beside Aadhira. I pulled it out and then sat on it. Aadhira turned to look at me and narrowed her eyes. I just didn't know what this girl was up to.

'So Naisha, how was school',dad asked me passing a smile.

'It was, um -'

I was interrupted by Aadhira.

'Great! It was great dad' , she said smiling sheepishly. Dad smiled. Her day might be good but mine wasn't.

Soon, Naira entered with the dinner. She served it on the table and we ate in silence until dad broke it to give me yet another shock.

'Naisha, from today onwards, Aadhira will sleep with you in your room, on the same bed.'

My eyes became as wide as saucers. I swallowed the food.

'But why ! Can't she sleep with you?', I  asked my voice coated with opposition.

'Oh come on Naisha, she is your sister, why do you have a problem?', dad said with a calm and stern tone.

'I would love to sleep with you Naisha. We will read stories together and cuddle, right dad?', Aadhira looked at dad smiling. I glared at her.

'Of course, my angel ' , dad replied with a smile. He then turned to look at me.

'So it's final, Aadhira will sleep with Naisha today onwards ' , he said and continued eating.

Aadhira smirked looking at me . I just wanted to stop eating and eat her raw instead.

I ate for few minutes and then got up from the chair, leaving some food on my plate. Dad looked at me confused.

' What happened Naisha?'

'I don't wanna eat. I am not feeling well ', I lied. I was really hungry but I just couldn't  tolerate Aadhira and Naira's presence. I remember mom, and it makes me sad.

'What! Are you okay? Want to go to the doctor?' , Naira asked with a concerned as well as worried face. She just got up to approach me, but I stopped her.

'I am fine. Do you get it? I just wanna be alone. Leave me ALONE '

'NAISHA'

My outburst at dad's wife was just enough to get him on his nerves.

'Is that the way you talk to your - '

Before he could even speak that word I rushed towards my room and slammed the door behind.