Perfect Addiction | Jenshad

Chapter 18

no control | Chapter 18

Drive is silent only a song playing in the car as both of them are lost in thoughts.

Jennifer is a little anxious than her normal confident self , wringing her fingers together as she glances at Harshad every now and then to speak. Nothing is coming to her mind and she doesn't understand how to a person she can talk about anything to, she can't even find two lines to say.

And on the other hand all Harshad can think about is the upcoming plot. He doesn't understand why he cares so much about the new entry, doesn't understand the anger he feels building up in him whenever the words 'Jenny romancing this guy' comes in a sentence.

Lost in their own thoughts the two don't even attempt to start up a conversation.

They realize their silence and missed time they could have talked when Jennifer's complex comes in sight.

Both of them look at each other as Harshad pulls the car into the gate, only for Jennifer to stop him.

A little worried that Jennifer must have found his silence rude Harshad goes to apologize "Sorry, I was..." he closes his eyes biting his lips before he continues trying to explain "I was thinking about.."

But Jennifer cuts him off with a smile, saying "I was thinking we could maybe walk till my building? You can park the car just here inside the gate. It will be safe"

He nods immediately with a smile on his face and rolls the car inside the gate, while his mind ponders about this wave of happiness he got by her invite.

Turning off the keys he stops the car, finding a parking and gets out while Jennifer sits back closing her eyes as she pray This is it Jen. I hope for your sake Naihal, this doesn't go bad.

With that she pulls the car door open and steps inside only to come face to face with Harshad.

Both of them pause, eyes locked as they are mere inches away from each other. Harshad moves forward in trance putting his arm behind her closing the door while Jennifer stands still heart in her throat.

He then smiles softly before signalling her 'lets go'. She nods stepping along with him as they begin to walk.

There is a silence between them and Jennifer has this intense urge to say something but nothing comes to her mind, expect the way Harshad looked so possessive asking all those questions hours ago.

So before she can think clearly she starts, bringing up Arshad "I wonder who they are going to sign up. Which actor?", she further adds. She wants to know, wants to see that possessive side of his which will give her an assurance she wasn't just dreaming or analyzing it wrong few hours ago.

She bites her bottom lip, keeping away her smile as she watches Harshad narrows his eyes at her as he asks "Why are you so excited?"

It's pretty clear to both of them now that Harshad is getting jealous. The thought of her even thinking about romancing someone, when he didn't even romance her sends a bad feeling  in his heart.

"You want to romance him or something?" he asks, now curious as well as jealous.

He watches her as she laughs in the silent night shaking her head in 'no'.

And Harshad can't help but think that she looks like an angel, her features sharp in the white street lights they are walking by. Her hair bouncing with her steps, her laughs spreading happiness over him that for a second, only a second he forgets about his question and her answer.

" Good" he mutters and then continues not realizing he is saying it out loud " I don't care, I just don't like Arshad"

"You don't even know who is playing" Jennifer casually points out and Harshad pace lowers as he realizes his mistake.