First Impressions

Chapter 17

Banglore-

"Hai son" Mr.Mathur comes with a wide smile to his children

Vikram too gives the same smile and comes forward expecting a hug from his dad.

His dad moves past him to Ashmith and hugs him.

"It has been so long" he complained
Ashmith just smiled hugging him back. After his parent's death, these people only cared for him like family.

"Ashmith, the last time I saw you was back in 2015. It has been 3 years. All you care is only about your best friend?" Mrs.Mathur sulked

Ashmith smiled at his uncle and went to his aunt.

"I'm sorry" he held his ears, shocking Vikram's family.

"Dude, don't give heart-attack to them like that." Vikram joined his hands dramatically receiving a glare from his dude.

"I didn't expect this and this is not I want" she was still confused.
Ashmith smiled and hugged her, throwing her into more confusion.

Mrs. Mathur remembered back in 2015.
In the same way Mr.Mathur hugged him, but Ashmith remained stiff, not even a smile.
Mrs.Mathur similarly said that she missed him, there was no reaction on his face and he walked into house without a word.They were never hurt with his behavior but was only worried for him.

"Mom don't go into flashback" Vikram snapped his fingers in front of her. "This is just a trailer, you're yet to watch the complete movie"he smirks seeing Ashmith.

"Vikram.." he glares at him comically, "You better shut up before I become the old Mr.Pride"

Ashu giggles hearing Mr.Pride

"Ooooh... Mr. Pride eh?" He laughs

Ashmith sulks and goes inside.

"You're Ashu right?" Vikram's mother now notices   their cute guest.
She nods.

"You're so pretty" his mom says while caressing her cheeks.

Ashu smiles and bends to take their blessings.

"Vicky... I'm proud of you my son" his dad pats his back while Vikram is confused.

"Seeing your speed and your over smartness, I thought you'll bring another spoiled brat as your wife and maker her sit on our heads along with you two. Thank God, you both this angel" he joins his hands and looks up.
Everyone laughs.

"Come in dear" Mrs. Mathur holds her and takes her inside.

Ashu is mesmerized with the interior, it was no less than a palace.

Two days passed, Ashmith missed his girl like anything, Vikram was very tensed about whether his parents will accept Ashu or not. Ashu liked the house and also the people living in it. She felt like she is at her home. She made a bonding with Mathurs. Mathurs adored Ashu for her personality and beauty, they felt she is the correct person for their son. Vishali was as usual behind Ashmith.

"Ashu come, we're getting late" Vikram knocked Ashu's door while checking time, they planned to go for a lunch.
Ashu didn't respond and he was knocking the door from past 10 minutes.

"Ashu... Ashu...." Now he was really worried. He tried opening the door, but then his manners stopped him from entering a girl's room. So he called for Vishali to ask her to go in and check on Ashu, but then he remembered his parents and sister went for a marriage. Only Ashmith, Ashu and he remained back.

"Looks like I only need to go and check on her" he said to himself and barged in.
He saw an unconscious Ashu lying on the floor, he ran to her and called her name. But she didn't wake up. He was tensed, he shouted for his friend and Ashmith was there in few seconds.