The Masquerade

Chapter 5

Adiva's POV

"Mike,don't you fucking act like a husband,I'm an 18 year old and i know how to be decent enough"i snap at the skype while talking .
"I wouldn't have been on your case if i trusted you are a grown up, capable of handling yourself" he snaps like he'll break the screen and come here,right at that moment.

"Fine,No hard drinks,i promise to behave like an innocent & decent girl"i request making a puppy face & he's quiet but i can see him not permitting me.

"You know how much I love you to keep your trust and I know you love me more to trust me,thank you and i love you baby"i try to play emotional with him and just before i m disconnecting, there is a knock at the door and i m confused as to who it would be.Mike instructs me to turn the screen towards the doorway and check, i follow the same.

"Hey,come in Derby,what made you stay away from class today"?i asked perplexd.
"Well,i just turned back from the class,professor seems busy with some sports trials so no class"she states putting hands in her pocket"
"Before Anything else,come let me introduce you to my boyfriend here,'Mike,she is Derby Mathew,mom might have told you about her'i ask.
"hi,Nice to see you,it ll be a pleasure meeting you"Derby responds.
"Same,i miss you too,come soon.i loye you,take care,bye"!

And i disconnect telling Derby how fucking possessive Mike is about me.

"How long are you guys togeather ?"Derby asks cleaning her glasses.
We have been childhood family friends & so we were always expected to be this way and officially we are dating since three years but he has been possessive like this since we were kids"i reply shifting my gaze.
"yeah,by the way i came here to ask you if you have any plans of shopping out for he upcoming freshers welcome party"?Derby's question makes me ponder over my outfits mentally.
"yeah,i figure out,i got to buy new outfit as its gonna be one hit show"i answer back.
"Alright then,as it is the professors are busy in the sports trial and there is no class scheduled,we shouldn't waste much time".
"Adriana is out on business,Nancy shall be here any moment,if you don't mind her company,shall i call her up ?"i asked uncertainly.
"you would not want to compromise our precious shopping time,come on get ready now,i'll see you in 10 minutes."

I slip into my shorts,put my hairs in a bun, grab my phone and keys.

"Adiva ?"some male voice calls me from behind.

I turn back to look from my shoulders & look like i m stuying or examining him closely.

"I'm IVAN SMITH",he moves towards me.

"He is tall,6 feet 6 inch,basketball tall,broad chest,easy going ma but there is something in his look that reveals his funny and humorous side".

He moves his hand in front of my face to bring me to reality,

"Hi Ivan,Nice to see you here,shopping here,are you ?"i ask.
"well,you need to remember guy code,we hate shopping",he states lifting his shoulders up and adds
"Just treating myself generouslyafter a successful trial"he informs
"Are you in team?"i confirm.
"I would be,tomorrow a final selection match is scheduled at 1pm,There sure wont be much classes,i'ld appreciate your presence there"he offered.
"Adiva,would you come in here to check the fit & if the colour suits me"Derby calls for me from the fitting room.
"Coming",i announce.
"I sure will be there at 1,i need to go for now,it was nice meeting you".i exchange byes' with Ivan and help Derby in selection.

I drop back worn after hours of shopping spree.It'ld be a huge understatement if i say,i was jealous when i saw Adriana & Nancy jamming out well,I saw them trying some outfits too.

"Hey,come Adiva,look at this,i bought this for the party"Nancy announced hugging the pale white dress.
"How did you like mine?"Adriana chimed in too.

Some unknown emotion crossed over me for a little while,but i dinot let it clear on my features and fished my new short black dress from the bag.

"How do you find mine"?and we all chuckled.

The remainder of the day went matching accessories and showcasing a fashion show trying our new outfits.

Its always fun to be crazy,to act crazy & to live like a maniac.

I have a lot of friends but only a few close once and this day,i was beginning to realise,i was loosing my friends and friendship,somewhere not being a part of it.It was the right moment when Nancy excused herself out of the room leaving space for Adriana and me,I dinot miss a chance to clear the things out to make my living here a memorable and happy one.

"Adriana,may i ask you something?"
"Ofcourse,fire away sweetheart"she replied sweetly.
"Do i mean less to you than Nancy?"i ask her biting my lower lip.

she looked startled,as if i caught her offguard.
"you don't need to think that,i have you both on the same time,maybe you prefer some company better than us,and if your question is directed on our shopping togeather,let me tell you that as soon as the classes were postponed,i went to mrs.stephene's caffe,i mean near Barista to final check my cover letter for the application for freelance writer's post.
It was then Nancy called me from the room,when she came to know from Derby's roomates that you were out for some shopping & she insisted me to accompany her to mall and help her in choosing a dress."
"I'm sorry that i had to go without you,but I realise i missed such fun to be with you both."i confronted.
"Never mind"she brushes away,
"yeah,Nancy is applying for some outcampus part time job,if you need some help,do let us know,we ll togeather find it for you"Adriana adds.
"well,i dont think i ld need,anyway thanks,and also that i met "Ivan",my partner from the lab,he invited me to see basketball trials that he is participating in are scheduled for 1pm,what say?,i ll be glad if all if us enjoy it togeather tomorrow ?"i ask for affirmation.
"Basketball,we are coming"Nancy speaks in between her phone call entering inside.
"Alright,i have some work for the morning,i'll wind it up and we are good to go then"Adriana confirms brushing her hairs.