Runaway Or Kidnapped?

Chapter 25

'Let's see who is next' I said. I removed my chit and shuffled the remaining and picked one 'and  It's Rishab!'

'Yeah, yeah. So, this is not a secret or anything. It's just a..a..a confession. And before I start, Vedika, I am really sorry. I didn't mean to do it, it just happened.' He said. 

'What? Why?' I asked.

'You'll get to know.' He said.

'So guys do you remember Aashna?' He asked and we nodded. This is the second time I am hearing her name.

'So, uhm, Ikindalikeher.'he said. 

'Come again.'  We 3 said in unison.

'I said,  Ikindalikeher.' 

'Dude, that really didn't help.  Say it again but slower this time, okay?' I said. 

He sighed and said,  'I kinda like her.' He said and we 3 were in shock. Then Rishab continued, seeing none of us decided to open our mouths.

'I know, I am really sorry. I didn't mean to but it happened. ' 

'Wait, why are you saying sorry and sorry for what?' I asked.

'You know,  she bullied you in college and you hated her and all.'  He cleared. I face palmed.

'Idiot! I don't hate her. And she didn't exactly bully me. She herself, was being bullied by one of the seniors. I got to know on the last day of our college. She came  and said sorry to me for like, what? 1000 times. She is really sweet.......Wait! You did not confess it because you thought I would be upset? Whyyy? Could have asked me, no!?' I said.

'Whatttt! I didn't know! Why didn't you tell me!? Greattt! Problem 1 is solveddd! But I still have problem number 2. And yeah, I know she is very sweet and kind and cute and beautiful!' He exclaimed. We looked at him and laughed, we were happy that he found his love! I just hope his heart doesn't breaks, though.

'So what is your problem number 2?' Harsh asked. 

Rishab sighed and said 'You guys remember Sanket?' We nodded again. 'Okay so, she loves him but I don't know about him.' He sighed.

'Love triangle, indeed' Harsh said.

'Wait! Tell us everything.' Manan said.

'So, it all happened when we met each other at one of our mutual friend's wedding. She looked so beautiful. And, we greeted each other  like, "Hi" "Hello" and all.  Later we got into contact and we used to talk every day. We became best friends and we are still. She told me how she feels about Sanket and all. And that's how I got to know about it.' He said.

'Trust me, tell her about it.' Manan said.

'No! I don't want to spoil our friendship.' He said.

And that thought hit me hard. I can relate with you bro, I can.

'So what are you going to do?' Harsh asked.

'Be with her and for her, every time and always.' He said and I smiled.

'But promise me, whenever you feel your heart is gonna break, you are going to step back .' I said. He nodded.

' So are you ready, Manan?' Harsh and Rishab, both gave him a smirk.

 I am not ready.