I Knew You Were Trouble

one

The word "peace" doesn't exist. In my life, at least.

The only thing I wish for nowadays is a normal, stress-free, and drama-free life but, no! that thing is just out of my league.

"Hi, mira!! mira? Are you listening??" Aarush's voice brought me back to earth.

I am not to blame here okay because every time he asked me for a favour like right now there are high chances of a drama to happen and despite knowing the consequences that would happen if I help him, I still say "Yes," to his ridiculous favours. 

I know you all might have guessed by now my reason for saying 'Yes' every time, but if not then I am gonna tell you all. Saying it aloud makes it more difficult for me because even if I do tell it aloud I know it will go to deaf ears.

Aarush Malhotra, my first love (who is also out of my league). You know I think I always wish for things that are out of my league, funny isn't it?

Anyways Aarush and I are family cum childhood friends and I was in love with him ever since I was a teenager. Though he never acknowledges me more than a friend. Ever.

If I say "My life sucks!", it's getting the award as the understatement of the century.

Whenever he is in some problem or needs advice, he would rush to my house and me being a fool that I am never able to say 'No' to him and is readily available for him.

"Come on mira...please!!!! help me this last time. Pretty please with a cherry on top." He said, with his famous pout and puppy eyes.

How the hell do you think I could say "No," to that face? You might think it's because of my crush and blah blah blah blah blah, but nope. No one can resist his this convincing cute face.

I sighed and said, "You know me, I will help you but first tell me your favour. I know you very well enough to know you won't stop till I help you."

He gave me a shy smile and then he repeated what he is doing for the last 15 minutes. "mira come on! I am just asking you to promise me first then I will tell you, it's nothing stupid or scary. You can trust me on that." he pleaded.

I may love him, but I'm not stupid, okay!  "Nope," I said firmly.

At last, after seeing my determination to not blankly promise him he accepted his defeat and stopped his beating around the bush and opened his mouth "you see Aditi again rejected me, so this time I came up with a plan-" I gave him a sceptical look. He sighed and continued, "Though she is still not over Krish I just can't give up like that you know. And now even Krish found some new chick so I have a good chance so..." his voice trailed off.

"So what Aarush?" I asked, rather harshly.

"You know mira I have tried all ways to pursue her but none worked. I wanted to introduce her to my parents too, but she firmly rejected the idea and mom keep nagging me to be in a relationship with only one person who she thinks is perfect for being her daughter-in-law even peaches like her and want me to try with her, and I think now the only way to pursue Aditi is to make her jealous and value me so..." his voice trailed off, again.

"For god's sake, spit it out, stop beating around the bush!" I was irritated now.

"So....willyoubemyfakegirlfriend?" he said, rather loudly, in one breath.

I gave him a blank look. What the hell did he say? I had no idea whatsoever.

And after two to three minutes of awkward, daunting silence, he pleaded "Please mira!"

"Am I a super human or what?" I said gritting my teeth. I don't know what is wrong with him today. Why the hell is he so nervous? It's not the first time he is asking for my help.

This time he gave me a blank look.

"I didn't get what you said right now in a breath," I said with a tight smile.

He made an 'OH' face, gulped nervously, smiled at me, took a deep breath, and said,

"Will you be my fake girlfriend?"

I was speechless. Now I get why he was so nervous. Never in my dream, I thought this. 

Okay, maybe I did, but that's not the point.

It was like a dream come true. But he said 'Fake Girlfriend' not 'Girlfriend'. Which means he just wants to play with my feelings just like always. I could almost hear my heart shattered into smithereens.

He always remembers me in his hard times and for asking favours only. He didn't care about my feelings. Great, fantastic, just what I needed in my life, more drama. (I'm being sarcastic here)

Tears welled up in my eyes (yeah, I'm dramatic, deal with it), but before I could lose control, my friend, Sakshi, saved me.

My phone rang. I saw the ID 'Mrs.Hottie' 

I said, "I need to pick up this call" and he replied quickly, "Sure! Go ahead,"

I answered the phone:

"Hey Babes!! Need your help which colour suits me more, orange or green???" she asked as soon as I answered the phone

Suddenly an idea popped into my mind to rescue me from this situation.

"What? You need me right away? Now, what mess did you create? Leave it! Send me your location. I will be there in 5 minutes," I said in a fake irritated tone and a bit loudly so that Aarush can hear me.

"What are you talking about?" I heard Sakshi asking but I hung up before she could say anything else.

I looked at Aarush who was two minutes away from panicking as maybe he guessed that I am gonna leave before answering him.

"mira..." I interrupted him before he could continue and said "Sorry Aarush, have to leave. Will talk to you later..." I said with a fake sorry face and kept my coffee money on the table (I hate owing anything especially money to anyone), took my handbag, and hurriedly left the café.

yaah hoo...I escaped!