After the trip, Abhishek Malhotra and I had become very close with each other. It was a weekend, and we both were at the Forum Mall shopping for clothes and accessories. He was wearing shorts and I had no reason why on Earth was I feeling very uneasy about his outfit. Each and every girl in the mall were staring at him and I was getting damn angry, while Abhi is enjoying the girl's eyes on him to the fullest. I started shopping for myself and as usual, Abhi was very interested and focused on selecting dresses for me. After selecting all the dresses we went and stood in the line for billing and I was carefree because he is the one who is going to pay the bill. As he paid the bill I smiled looking at him.
"So many girls are looking at you", I say
"Isn't it cool", he replied
"Not at all"
"Why?"
"I will answer when things are happening by my will"
Then, we left the mall and went back to my house. We started to share a strong bond with each other. As we entered his house we burst into laughter without any reason, I completely crazily loved the company of Abhishek. The best part of him was that he smiled and laughed at whatever I said even at those very lame jokes of mine. I liked to spend time with him; he was very funny and made me smile all the time.
I was watching one of the old Hindi TV serial Kaisi Yeh Yaarian with Riya. Whenever I'm at her house we mostly watch this or keep talking the whole time.
"Megha, it looks like it's going to rain", Riya tells
"I guess I need to reach home before it starts raining", I said
"Shall I call Rachael he will drop you"
"No need, Abhishek said that he will pick me"
"I'm glad, that you're back to the normal Megha. I am seeing you this happy after 5 long years"
"You know it is all because of Abhishek"
"Do you love him?"
"Hey no not at all, are you crazy", I lied. I have some other feelings about Abhishek I was just too sure that this was surely something more than friendship; but what is it I need to find. I feel warm whenever he is around, he makes me feel completely safe and most importantly I feel like I had known him for a long time. My heart races when he is very near to me and my cheeks start burning up whenever he compliments me this isn't love right or maybe it is I need to figure it out as soon as possible.
Abhishek called me and informed me that he is waiting for me outside. I waved goodbye to Riya and walked out. He was waiting for me on his bike. I climb on his bike and drive in silence. Our bad luck, started to rain badly before we reached home. We both were completely drenched by the time we reached home. I showed him Krish's room and asked him to dry himself and change clothes. While I go to my room and change clothes. I prepare some Maggie for both of us. I give it to him as he comes out. We sit on the couch.
"So everything there belongs to Krish Malhotra", Abhishek says
"Yes it belongs to him.", I say
"You have kept his room clean and lively"
"Every single thing there has its memory of the bond we had. Wow! His clothes fit perfectly for you"
"I know right"
"Hmm-mm"
"So how long are you staying here"
"9 years, mostly"
"That's super long", he replies and we chat a little more
A phone call woke me up from my sleep, I check the mobile and it was Abhishek.
"Hello", I said as I pick the call
"What are you doing"
"Nothing much, just sleeping"
"That is a great job to do, but I want you to give a break to your sleep for a while"
"Why?"
"Come out of your house fast, I'm waiting here to meet you"
"Wait where you are?"
"In front of your house, come fast", he said and cut the call
Why has he come here oh god I look so sleepy and this dress shall I change to some other outfit or is this good on me. I stand staring myself at the mirror my phone started ringing and it was Abhishek again.
"Megha where are you I'm waiting here for you"
"I'm coming"
"I know you are standing in front of the mirror, just stop staring at yourself you will look good only, come out right now don't even cut the call"
"Okay"
"Good"
"Okay, I'm out of my house, where are you? I can't see you"
"Come straight near your next house"
"Here I am"
"Turn right, can you see me"
"Yeah", I say and cut the call. I went straight and stood in front of him he was wearing black jeans, a black T-shirt, a black jacket and white shoes. As I came he scanned me up to down and said "You look lovely in this sleepy face"
"Thanks", I said with a shy smile
"You are welcome"
"Why did you come here and call me here"
"I called to meet you, by the way how is this house"
"Good but why?"
"I'm shifting here"
"Wow", I said as he invited me in and said that he will be shifting here after a few days. I go into the house was good, it needed to be painted and cleaned as I know for past 2 or 3 years this house had been vacant.
The hospital was heaven to me in spite of all tensions or anything when I treat my patients and see the smile on their faces after getting cured is the best thing in this world it gives me such satisfaction. I sit waiting for my next patient as that was my last one for today, from the morning I have been treating many with headaches and colds this is common during this season due to climatic changes. A male figure enters my room and it seemed to be familiar to me and it turned out to be true it was Abhishek. He was wearing a grey T-shirt and black tracks he walked straight and sat in front of me.
"Hello Megha, I need your help doctor", he said
"Okay so Abhi you are as a patient here", I ask him stupidly
"Obviously I'm down with fever and pain in my arm", he said
I check his temperature it was 99 degrees Fahrenheit and his arm was swollen, he said that the reason behind the swelling was hitting himself hard on a wall while arranging things. I prescribe him Azyvil tablets and asked him to not use the swollen arm much, to keep it elevated, and to apply ice over the affected area. I suggest dropping him home because he shifted to my next door two days ago.
We drove in the dark night the lane was empty it was only me and him I was enjoying the situation, yes I guess I have started to like him and now just waiting for the right time to tell him about it. I drop him in front of his house and give him a smile
"You drive well if you don't mind...", his voice trails off
"If I don't mind", I repeat
"You know... Come inside maybe for... umm...dinner or at least a glass of juice"
"So sweet of you but listen I have some work, next time okay"
"Doctor you have disappointed me but can you accompany me tomorrow morning for a walk together"
"Okay morning at 6:30 sharp", I said and his face grows pleasant and he gives me a thumbs up.
I enter my house happily freshen up, walk to the kitchen and prepare some food and eat it. I complete all the work I had to do, which was nothing much than cleaning my cupboard, and went to sleep.