The Time Of Our Lives - Karman

Chapter 3

Aman and Kartik became very close as they went to work together. 

They both used to talk, laugh and flirt with each other but both of them were too scared to say anything to each other. 

Lily got sick and tired of this routine and decided to talk to Kartik. 

"Kartik! Yeh kya kar raha hai tu? I have been waiting for my ship to sail for so longgggg" Lily said and sighed dramatically. (Kartik! What are you doing? I have been waiting for my ship to sail for so longgggg.)

"Main kya kar sakta hu? Main bhi chahata hu ke vo mera ban jai par mujhe darr lag raha hai. Tujhe toh pata hai main kitni baar reject ho chuka hu. Main nhi chahata ke mere feelings ki vajah se humari friendship bhi kharab ho jai" Kartik said, tearing up a liitle. (What can I do? I too want that he becomes mine but I am scared. You know how many times I have been rejected. I don't want to ruin our friendship because of my feelings.) 

Lily took Kartik in her arms and said, "Kartik, I am so sorry. Mera force karne ka intension nhi tha. Main itna hi chahati hu ke tu khush rahe. And I can see he makes you very happy, right?" (Kartik, I am so sorry. It was not my intention to force you. I just want you to be happy. And I can see he makes you happy, right?) 

Kartik smile a little and replied, "Yes he does. And he looks so cute when he blushes. And that gorgeous smile makes me weak at my knees. And those irresistible dreamy eyes of his. God, I think I am falling hard"

Lily saw the spark in Kartik's eyes whenever he talked about Aman. 

Lily knew she had to do something for her friend. 

A few days later 

Lily had planned everything for the evening. She had already called Aman and told him to come at their house at 7. 

Lily didn't tell Kartik about Aman coming to their house because no matter how many times Kartik says he doesn't like surprises but deep down, he adored them. 

Lily was making dinner and Kartik was helping her. 

"Yeh kuch zyada nhi bana diya hai hum dono ke liye?" (Isn't this too much for the both of us?) 

"Nhi, dumbo. Hum kha lege itna" (No, dumbo. We will eat it.) 

"Thik hai" (Ok.)

Sharply at 7, their doorbell rang. Kartik said that he would see who was it. 

As soon as he opened the door and caught the sight of Aman, he was shocked. Aman was wearing blue jeans and a musturd sweatshirt. And Kartik couldn't help but stare at him. 

"Kartik, kya main andar aa sakta hu?" (Kartik, can I come in?) 

Kartik thought my name rolled off his tongue so perfectly. 

"Han han, sorry. I was just surprised. Not be to rude but what are you doing here? I am really glad you are here but is there a reason that you came?" 

"Oh. Lily ne tume bataya nhi ke usme mujhe dinner pe bulaya tha?" (Oh. Lily didn't tell you? She invited me to dinner) 

Oh fuck! Now I know why did she make so much food Kartik thought. 

"Nhi. Usne mujhe nhi bola. But I am so happy that you are here. Make yourself at home" (No. She didn't tell me. But I am so happy that you are here. Make yourself at home.)

Kartik went back into the kitchen just to find Lily standing with a smirk. 

"Seriously? At least bol toh deti mujhe" (Seriously? At least you could have told me.) 

"Par fir tera aisa reaction thodi na dekhne milta" Lily giggled. (Then I wouldn't have gotten to see that reaction.) 

During Dinner 

"Aman, how's the food?" Lily asked politely.

"Bahot accha hai. Yeh khake mujhe mere ghar ki yaad aa gai" Aman replied. (It's really great. This reminds of the food of my home.) 

"Kartik ne meri bahot help ki yeh banane mai" (Kartik helped me a lot.) 

"Aisa lagta hai Kartik sabko help hi karta rehta hai" Aman said, remembering the time when Kartik offered to help him. (It looks like Kartik helps a lot of people.) 

"Han vo toh hai. Jitna bhi dumb ho dil toh bahot accha hai iska" Lily giggled. (That's true. No matter how dumb he is, he has a good heart.) 

Kartik glared at Lily. Even Aman laughed and hearing his laugh all of Kartik's anger washed away.

"Now how about a movie!" Lily smirked

Kartik knew that smirk very well and was terrified of what's about to happen.