A PRETENSE...

Chapter 18

*Mihira Pov*

"Ugh! Let's find some other place to sit from tomorrow onwards." Rakesh commented and we both paused our conversation to look at him but found everyone staring at us.

"We didn't say anything when you were doing the same earlier, right? So, just bear with it." Vikesh waved him off while gesturing us to continue.

"What happened?" I asked them frowning.

"Everyone is enjoying the banter between both of you except for two of us." Kavitha commented while gesturing Rakesh.

"Oh!" I mumbled sitting properly while pushing away his hand from mine.

It's been a week since everyone found out but I am still angry or trying to be angry at Abhi for the way he behaved in front of everyone.

"I never apologized to anyone in my life like this except my Mom." Abhi mumbled frowning at me and I sighed still trying to push his hand away.

"But you guys fight in a very funny way." Kalyan commented and it feels like we both are acting on a stage and these are our audience.

"Are they fighting? Abhi is whining and Mihira is putting up with him." Rekha suddenly said and I glanced at her feeling surprised.

"Exactly! Like, give her breathing space." Kavitha added and I glanced at her to see her winking at Rekha.

"No way! It is Mihi who is being heartless right now." Vikesh joined their conversation and I sighed leaning back not having the strength to fight them at all.

I smiled looking at them before glancing at Abhi who is also enjoying their banter now. This is not what I expected while joining this college for sure and I don't want to give up any of it.

I want my relationship with Abhi to always stay stable but I want to be closer to all these people and if possible adding a few more is welcomed.

Instead of trying to get him to release my hand, I turned my hand to hold his which surprised him but I just smiled at him.

"By the way, we understand the difficulty in accepting him completely but don't worry. We will support you if he behaves like before for sure." Kalyan assured me and everyone joined.

"I will support Abhi then." Rekha said smirking at others which stopped Abhi's whining.

"I have someone as my support. Don't behave like earlier in my case too." He said looking at me.

"You already know me, Abhi. You know which will trigger me and which will not. So, make sure you follow the rules." I said shrugging which brought out a few laughs from everyone.

*Abhilash Pov*

"Abhi!" I opened my eyes slowly when I felt her shaking me and found her kneeling beside me.

"Is it still paining?" she asked placing her hand on my forehead and shifted it to my head.

"Yeah! It reduced immediately last week and before that after taking a tablet but today it is still there. What is the time?" I asked sitting up and she supported me to sit properly.

"It's already 11'o clock. I tried to wake you up earlier but you didn't move at all. What about tomorrow's exam?" she asked in a worried tone.

"It's okay! I already finished my preparation and just wanted to stay with you while you prepare. And my exam is also the day after tomorrow, right." I replied smiling at her while ignoring the throbbing pain.

"If it happens again, you may need to get a check-up." She mumbled still worried about me and completely ignoring my words.

"Maybe I got eyesight problems and that's why this happened. The words are getting blurry these days suddenly when I am in the class." I explained and she sighed in relief.