I walked downstairs and heard some noise.. As if somethings fell on the ground with a thud.. I ran towards the study area..ohh Mary must be dusting all the books and some slipped by her hands.. I ran towards her and took them in my hands and handed over to Mary who was standing on the ladder.. And whilst I was helping her.. An old album caught my eyes.. I just couldn't resist to take it.. It had a beautifle maroon velvet cover with 'Sweet Memories' calligraphed over it.. I walked away taking the album.. Entering in the room I didnt find Vansh.. That was the best time to relive the old moments.. I made myself comfortable on the bed.. Took a proper support on the bedpost.. I opened the pages of the old days..
The characters were Me, Vansh and Kabir.. Three of us were the bestest of the best frnds.. There was nothing that could make us apart..
Kabir was a happy go lucky person.. Who just knows to make me and Vansh happy.. He was the secret keeper of both of us..
I was a person who lost her parents at a very young age.. But then I found my frnds.. They never made me feel alone.. For sure they made me happy at any cost..
Vansh.. I sighed... He was a mysterious person.. He never shared about his past.. On being asked he always said past remains past.. And there is no need of it in the present or future..
And in no time I fell for Kabir.. The way he cared for me more than anything else.. His carefree nature and that mesmerizing smile.. I was so hesitant at first.. But then i admitted my feelings to himm.. And Vansh helped me do that.. I was scared that he might not accept me.. But I was wrong.. In fact he had feelings for me.. And days passed by.. I dated Kabir.. But we never left Vansh alone.. He was with us always.. We never let our relationship come in between our Frndship..
Days and months and yrs passed by.. Our bond got stronger.. And the day arrived when me and Kabir was finally getting engaged..
Our engagement day..
Kabir- Hey bro! This is my czn Ragini..
Ragini was a modern and an open minded girl.. The moment she saw Vansh it was like she wanted to date him at that moment itself..
Ragini- Hi.!!
She forwarded her hand towards Vansh.. But he left just by folding his hands with a namaste gesture..
Ragini- Jeezzz!
Kabir and I laughed.. That was Vansh.. He used to run away from girls.. He never told us the reason behind it.. And that was the day we got engaged.. Three of us were very happy that day...
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The opening of the knob brought me back in the reality.. I quietly walked till the almirah and hid the album inside..
'Riddhima.. Actually.. I know you aren't comfortable here.. Sleeping in the same room with me..'
Same room Vansh.. Being with you under the same roof disgusts me.. Vansh looked at me with sad eyes.. I swear there was a time when I saw his puppy eyes I felt bad for him.. But today I dont feel the same.. I was about to leave when Vansh' s words stopped me..
'Riddhima you can freely stay in this room.. I will shift to the other.'
I turned towards him and replied..
'No. VANSH.. YOU AND YOUR THINGS DISGUST ME.. I wont stay here a minute longer..'
'Okay Riddhima.. I will tell Mary and other staff to shift your stuff..'
He replied.. I went to pack all my bags.. Atleast I will not be living in his cage anymore..
