Chapter 22
I woke up to a knock on my Door, Eva walked in, and her eyes were red and puffy like she had been crying. I was worried instantly, she asked me if she could chill for some time in my Room, as she didn't wanna be alone and she didn't wanna talk about it...
I pressed her a little to get some information, but she just shook her head and said, "Will you speak about Sunny if I tell you what's bothering me?. I froze at the name,
" I promise you I'll tell you, I'll tell you everything tonight, no more secrets." I hugged her, and she stiffened suddenly. "OK,"... she said, barely audible.." she motioned to Sher" He had a very unrecognizable look in his eyes; it almost reminded me of pity, like that unfateful night nearly 5 years ago...
I brushed off the feeling, and Eva said she had some jewelry she wanted to put in my Room's safe, as hers is almost full. After telling her the code out loud, 1109, I motioned her to go ahead, forgetting about Arman's red box.
When she opened the safe and got the box out, she looked at me, almost sad, like I had her favorite toy and broke it. Eva couldn't possibly know it was from Armaan; she couldn't know...She read the little engraving:
" Forever yours, you forever mine, for eternity, even with a wrinkle in time."
"Cute"...She almost spat the words out;
why was she speaking like this?
What happened?
Before I could ask, her eyes drifted to my red and gold Sabyasachi Heritage bridal anarkali;
she asked, "Is this what you are planning to wear for tonight's event"? I nodded, excitement bubbling; I felt shitty for not telling Eva about my engagement announcement with Vik. I showed her the green and red diamond polki chandelier earrings and the gold bangles I planned to wear with them.
She smiled, but it didn't quite reach her eyes," I remember how excited you were when we sourced it from Artizia; I still don't know why we couldn't go to his flagship store in NewYork; after all, I got my bridal outfit from him too custom designed and all." "I know you can't afford a custom piece from him. Still, at least it won't be worn or second hand".. her words stabbed at me, Eva has never been like this.
She has undoubtedly never jabbed insults at me like this.
She looked apologetic and said I'm sorry, I'm just not myself; I need to sleep this off. I nodded and moved to hug her, but she was already walking towards the door.
What was going on? I looked at Sher for answers; he had his stoic, non-disclosure face on. He almost looked conflicted, but I couldn't read anything from his expression.
She placed the box on the center table and said, "See you in the evening, Amara." With that, she left, and Sher followed her.
I was heading into the shower and grabbing a quick lunch when another knock came on the door; it was Armaan... He stood there with a worried expression seeing how I was lost in thought...
When I closed my door, I asked him to come in; my phone pinged; it was a text from Vik.." Can't wait for tonight when you will be rightfully where you belong." I couldn't help but smile...I couldn't wait to be his, either.