A Tale Of Schemes... #1,#2,#3

Chapter 36

*Anitha Pov*

I sighed leaning back on the couch with a smile feeling a sense of comfort in a way even though I am sitting here alone in this big house.

"I have finished preparing dinner. Do you need anything else, Madam?" I heard a voice making me realize I am not alone for sure.

"No! You can go to your house and come back as per the timings my friend gave you." I replied opening my eyes to see the helper Kanika hired after discussing with Vikranth.

She smiled nodding before walking away to leave and closed the door behind her. I need some time to get used to her presence and also the way she addresses me.

Kanika wished to hire someone who can stay back here to keep me company but I didn't want that and she didn't pressure me.

I closed my eyes again enjoying the silence while waiting for Kanika to return after getting the needed things for today's celebration along with a pair of clothes to stay over for today.

Finally, the bell rang and I realized I need to give her a set of keys too so that she can come over whenever she wishes to.

I smiled opening the door only to freeze her standing with two unexpected people and my smile slowly disappeared.

I turned to glance at Kanika with a questioning look and she calmly mumbled, "They want to talk to you."

I know I told him that we will talk on Monday but I was not thinking much while saying that. However, why is Shrishti here? What does she want to talk to me about?

"I..." I started but couldn't say anything which made my friend clear her throat before gesturing me to move.

I took a step back and allowed them to enter but they just took a step inside but stood close to me.

"Whom do you want to talk with first?" Kanika asked and I immediately glanced at Shrishti.

"Okay! We both will sit here." Saying that she gestured Prathap to follow her while Shrishti stood with me.

"My room?" I asked gesturing my finger and she nodded without saying much.

After we both walked into my room, she looked around saying, "I like the color."

"It was already there when we bought it." I replied and she looked down before turning around to stare at me.

"I am sorry, Ms. Anny!" she suddenly apologized making me frown.

"I shouldn't have called him like that and trust me I didn't know he was going to the party or even escorting you." She added and I slowly nodded.

"I know! How can you know those things?" I asked and she immediately nodded before holding my hands.

"If I had controlled my emotions and not call him the moment I think of without caring about anything else, then all this wouldn't have happened. He shouldn't have left you there and I already scolded him. He is stupid like that and not good at thinking in detail just like me. We both are always irrational and Vikranth is the one who is rational and always controls us. But when I found that he did something stupid because of me, I couldn't control my emotions and ended up hurting you and maybe also Prathap." For the most part, I was confused if I am honest.

"What did Vikranth do?" I asked wishing to know that as it may concern Kanika.

"He..." she opened her mouth and immediately closed it before saying, "I just want to say that Prathap and you are perfect for each other. I hope you blame me for this incident and forgive him at least later after he apologizes sincerely."