𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐈 𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈 𝐃𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀 ✓

04 | chapter four

04 | CHAPTER FOUR

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"Where did you go last night, Azy? I was so worried about you." Zeena says as soon as I went into her room at five in the morning.

"I went out with Derek, Zee." I told her as I sat down on her bed. I was so tired after coming from the Ghaat. I massaged my temples as Zeena yawned.

"Derek? Ah, I invited him, though. He's such a nice guy-but wait, wasn't he your old crush, Azy?" Zeena asks with a hint of tease and I roll my eyes.

"Shut up, ya, its gone long ago, okay? We visited our school and sat by the Ghaat. It was so magical and nostalgic, Zee. I can't believe our school changed; a lot, like how?" I ranted and she just gave me a smile. Her skin brightened up as the sun rays peeked through the blinds and shone upon her honey glazed skin.

"The school changed just like us, Azy. We all grew up and in two days, it's my wedding. It just grew up like us. And although our Ghaat sunsets were unbeatable, those days won't come back again, will they?" Zeena asks me sadly, folding her knees with her henna hands and I frowned.

"No, they won't Zeena."

"Yeah, I just...kind of forget that it was all ten years ago; when we were all tender and cringe back then, eh?" She asks me again and I nod my head.

"Hmm, yes, but...you know what? Let's forget this and move on. I'll try to convince Aksa and Meera. I want to spend my stay here memorable." I said and she just smiles.

We sat there-without talking anything. Silence held many emotions than words did at this moment. And we are happy it did.

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Later in the afternoon when I finish my lunch with Derek I moved to the balcony with my phone and was scrolling through my feed.

Just then, mum calls me and I lift it. "Ma, I miss you a lot, already."

She just laughs and spoke, "I miss you too, Az. I'll be there by tomorrow, okay? I spoke to Kalyani-I can't wait to reunite with my friends."

And I slapped my forehead. "Ma! Seriously, I won't be surprised if you plan a kitty party with Kalyani, Sindhu and Durga aunty. Like seriously ma, it's my friend's wedding."

She shrugs me off, "Pfft. Excuse me, and Zeena's my best friend's daughter, alright? She's close to me too."

I roll my eyes. "Okay, Ma. You just come here and meet me. I'll be waiting."

"Now this is where I love you; I'll come soon." She ends the call and I decided to wander a bit. As I took a step towards the garden I heard hushed voice and a deep voice.

"How dare you, Sanjana! You can't talk about my best friend like that, you bitch. What do you think of yourself?" I heard Meera's voice and when I take a step forward; the wall still covering me-I saw Sanjana-what the fuck? What is she doing here?

Sanjana was our high school rival; the bad bitch out of all. She had ruined Zeena's life and Aksa's too. I shuddered at that memory and decided it's best if I avoid it.

"Uh-huh. When did she become your best friend, Meera?" She asked while Meera scoffed, "last time I checked, I heard she left the city and ran away to Mumbai."

Wait, they are talking about me. What the hell is this happening?

"She didn't run away like you, Sanjana. She left the city; she had her reasons. I couldn't understand her that time and blamed it on her at that time, Sanjana. I realized-it was never her fault. It was all because of him-Arjun." Meera told and for a moment I couldn't breathe. Okay, what the hell, again?