A PRETENSE...

Chapter 15

*Mihira Pov*

I sighed staring at everyone as they are sitting in silence while ignoring to stare at anyone except for Vikesh along with me but even he is upset like others.

I was looking forward to the well-talked trip for a year but who would have thought it would mess up in this way.

It's not like the reason behind them feeling upset is not justifiable but still, I am disappointed and I am fine with being called selfish.

"This is not at all fair, guys. You need to at least tell me what happened, right?" Vikesh asked frowning at us.

Of course, he is the one with major issues right now as he is the only one who doesn't know one single thing from the list of things that happened during just those five days.

But then I am the one who knows everyone's issues and that could give me more credit, right? Ugh! I never thought my house would become a place where silence is filled in every corner with so many people present.

#During the trip#

I smiled walking towards the vehicle that is at present in front of my house as we decided to get picked up at our places instead of reaching college.

"What are you bringing in that?" Abhi asked looking at my bag.

"All the essential things. My Dad packed a few and my Mom packed medicines while I packed my clothes." I replied smiling at them while he shook his head.

"Are you looking down on my parents?" I asked raising my eyebrow and he gave me a startled look.

"When did I do that? I just thought it is nice of them to pack all that while my Mom didn't even give me any packed food for me to take." He explained immediately.

"Oh! But Aunt gave me a few food items for me to eat." I mumbled gesturing the small bag I am holding.

"Seems like she doesn't love you at all, Abhi. But I am your closest friend, right?" Vikesh asked extending his hands to hold the bag.

"It's for everyone! You don't know how much Aunty packs for a single person." Saying that I stepped inside the vehicle and found the couple sitting at the back along with Kalyan while Vikesh is sitting in the middle and Rekha at the front which could be because of her sickness.

I sat beside Vikesh and Abhi closed the door after sitting down and the journey started. I smiled at the couple who are lost in their world while Kalyan is definitely thinking hard about something.

"Are you feeling fine, Rekha?" I asked shifting forward and she turned her head to nod at me but even she is lost in her world.

"Let them be! I am trying to talk to them for so long but none of them are talking to me. I am glad you are here to talk to me." Vikesh said stopping me from enquiring more.

"Even I can talk to you, Vikesh." Abhi said pressing to my side as a way to be closer to Vikesh but he is really closer than he should be in front of everyone.

I sighed pushing him away before asking if anyone of them wish to sit in the middle but no one is ready at all. I leaned back but then glanced outside to stare where we reached the outskirts of the city.

"Don't forget the beginning of this trip is the deadline." Abhi whispered near my ear as Vikesh is also looking outside at present.

"After holidays, right?" I whispered back and he immediately glared at me.

"It is no longer funny, Mihi." He mumbled and I smiled before shifting my hand to his hand before holding it but made sure no one can catch the sight of it.