Married But...

Chapter - 41

Anu's POV

"What party?" I asked.

"I don't know there is some... Party at my friend's house so you are going to come right?" Ram asked.

Nikki and I exchanged looks. We three sat comfortably on the bed facing each other. When they first saw me after a week, They were shocked to see my horrible dark circles and red eyes. They tried their best to make me talk about it but I didn't want to talk about it to anyone except Anand. I got the feeling that it is only him who could understand what I'm going through.

"I will... Only if Anu comes with us" she said giving me a bright smile.

"I... I don't want-"

"Oh come on Anu.... Why do your answers always start with don'ts and nots?" Ram asked crossing his arms.

Nikki giggled.

I remained silent.

"You are coming. You both are. that's all" he said.

Nikki Nodded her head happily.

I wanted to argue about it but I feel mentally exhausted all my brain could think was Anand, for each and everything, even though it is not related to him. Every time I try to distract myself my brain leads me back to his thoughts and memories. I started to worry about him. How is he managing everything without me? I'm so occupied with my hurts and pains and here my both besties are trying to drag me into some party in which I have absolutely No interest.

"Is there any theme or dress code?" Nikki asked.

Seriously? Why is she so interested in it? We don't even know who is hosting the party and she is already planning for going to it? Uff.... What's happening?

"I don't think so..." He replied.

"Nikki... Are you seriously considering it?" I asked crossing my arms.

"Yeah.... " She said with a hint of confusion.

"Please Anu... We will have fun. I promise" Ram said.

"Wait! What are you planning?" Ankitha asked as she entered the room with snacks for us.

"Nothing much ankitha.. we were thinking to go to the party in the evening" Nikki informed her.

"Party? Am I allowed to come?" She asked with wide-opened eyes.

"No!!" We three said in unison.

We know she wants to come there with us and have fun but three of us still look at her as a  3rd-grade kid. Ankitha is always 'our' little sister who will remain the same for us for centuries.

"Um. Mommyyyy...." She shouted rushing to the kitchen for complaining about us.

Nikki shook her head and smiled. Ram chuckled.

"She didn't change", Ram said.

"Yaa...." I sighed.

"Okay... See you in the evening then" Ram stood up to leave after finishing the snacks.

"Okay", I said with absent mind.

"Wait! I don't think my mom would allow me to go to the party" I said as he was leaving.

He rolled his eyes, "those old tricks won't work"

"Huh?" I tried to act innocent.

"I already informed her and she is okay with it. Now stop searching for reasons and just get ready on time" he said.