A New Journey

A Big decision by Tarika

A New Journey

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''Vivek!'' Tarika was surprised to see Vivek in Garden. She had come there for her morning jogging. She was done with her rounds when she noticed him.

''Hi Tarika.''

''What are you doing here?''

''Umm, jogging I guess.'' Vivek looked around mockingly and shrugged.

"Haha" she laughed, ''I know. But, this garden is little far from your house, isn't it?''

''Umm..'' Vivek ruffled his back side of head. ''Actually when you mentioned you come here for jogging I thought your roommate also comes with you.''

''Tasha!'' Tarika laughed hard, ''Yeah, in your dreams. She never wakes up before 7.''

''What did she do in academy?''

''Who knows?'' Tarika shrugged. ''Oh, her teammates were helping her. You know, team work. Often times the team used to get less points just because of her sleep. But she used to cover that up with her performances.''

''Yeah, I had heard about her in my academy.''

''really?''

''Yeah. I never knew I would meet her in Mumbai CID like this.''

''Destiny. Btw, I have heard someone likes my best friend. Is it true huh?'' Tarika winked.

''Tarika..''

''Oh God! Look at yourself. You are blushing.''

''Stop making fun okay. And help me out.'' Vivek demanded.

''Help?''

''Yep. Tell me what to do to impress your best friend.''

''Ah huh!,'' Tarika smirked, ''why would I help you?''

''Because I am your friend.'' Vivek was amazed with her question.

''But she's my best friend.''

''Exactly, that's why you should help me. Don't you want your best friend to get settled.''

''I do,'' Tarika sang. ''But, how would I know you are good enough for her?''

''Tarika? You are teasing me right? Don't you know me? Don't you like me as your best friend's date?''

''I have trust issues with boys.''

''You are insulting me now.''

''Good for you. You should get used to it. Tasha does it more than me.'' Tarika smirked again.

''Will you help or not?''

''Okay, okay."' Tariak showed her palm. ''Tell me, how can I help you?''

''Great! I want to take Tasha to dinner and then may be a long drive after that. Tell me where to take her and which types of songs she likes.''

''You are running very fast.'' Tarika commented.

''What!''

''I mean, take her to a date when you know the answers of these questions. Not before that.''

''You are not going to help me!'' Vivek was disappointed.

''I AM helping you chocolate boy. Don't rush. Take it slow. Tasha is still not ready for a date. If you ask her now she will probably think a little low of you. I mean not in that severe form. But,, she's the girl who prefers friendship first and then love. You know, slowly.''