BARRISTER BABU- One shots

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As I sat there, my parents were trying to cheer me up by pampering me, but little did they know that I just wanted to be alone. My mind was occupied with thoughts of my past, and how it had come back to haunt me. Anirudh was here, and as soon as I saw him, I wished I could disappear. Even though I had moved on from him, he still had the power to make me feel nervous and anxious around him. It was frustrating to feel this way, and I couldn't help but hate him for it.

I tried to hold back my tears as I made an excuse to my mother, "Maa, I'm feeling tired. I think I should go upstairs and rest for a while." I knew they wanted to spend time with me, but my mood was already ruined.

As I made my way to my room and closed my eyes, the memories came rushing back. It was difficult to ignore them this time. Anirudh Roy Choudhary - my first love, my past. People always say that it's not easy to forget your first love, and now I knew they were right. Even though I had moved on or at least I thought I had, seeing him again made me doubt whether I had truly let go of my feelings for him.

But I knew I had to remind myself of Aansh, my current partner. I couldn't let my feelings overtake me and ruin what I had with him. Anirudh had hurt me before, and I had given him multiple chances, but he had ignored them all. I had forgotten about my self-respect and put in all efforts to make it work, but it was not enough.

As tears fell from my eyes, I couldn't help but think back to the exact moment when he had proposed to me. That day, I was at my best friend's house when she told me that Anirudh liked me. Looking back, I wished I could delete those memories from my life.

Flashback.

As I reminisce about that moment, I can still hear Arya teasing me, "Listen na Bondita. I've to tell you something." I furrowed my brows in curiosity, wondering what was so important.

"What is it, Arya?" I asked.

"Remember Anirudh?" she continued teasing me. Anirudh was Arya's childhood friend, and I remember her telling me that she had a crush on him when they were young.

"What about him?" I asked, not sure where this was leading.

Arya giggled. "Well, he told me something that I can tease you about for the rest of your life."

I rolled my eyes. "What did he say?"

"He said that he liked you!" Arya exclaimed, jumping up and down with excitement.

I was taken aback. How could he like me? We barely knew each other. We used to live in the same neighbourhood, but we were just strangers. We now attend the same college but in different streams.

"How is that possible?" I asked, confused.

"Why not?" Arya replied. "My Bondita is no different than any celebrity." She teased me again, and I couldn't help but smile.

Anirudh was always around us when we went for walks or outings. It suddenly dawned on me that he always came out at the same time. It wasn't a coincidence.

"Oh ho madam was already thinking about him," Arya teased me again.

"No, I was not!" I protested.

She showed me the text he sent her that read, "Tell your friend that I liked her." It sounded so rude and unromantic.

"Who proposes like this?" I asked Arya. But deep down, I was a little flattered.

When I got home, I was scrolling through my phone, I received a notification on Instagram from A R C. My heart started to race, as this was the first time he ever messaged me.

A R C: Had Arya told you about something?

I felt nervous for some reason. It wasn't like I liked him back. My hands were shaking as I replied,

Bondita Sharma: Yes.

I waited for his reply, and it came within seconds.

A R C: What was your answer?

I blushed, wondering how to respond. He was so direct. I didn't know how to make a conversation.

Bondita Sharma: Let me think.

I scolded myself for not thinking before writing.

A R C: OK.

Only "Ok"? I felt a little sad. But why was my heart racing? I didn't like him.

A R C: Did you think?

What should I reply? Of course, Bondita, you don't like him.

Bondita Sharma: I like you.

What?! When did I start liking him? I was going to type "No, I swear," but my fingers moved on their own. I tried to delete the text, but he had already read it.

A R C: Typing.

I couldn't stop my heart from pounding in my chest and I felt like I was going to faint.

A R C: Good.

Good? Did he believe that I would stay in a relationship where he would only reply to me in one word? How rude!
My heart sank. Was that it?

But I couldn't deny that I was starting to develop feelings for him.

Why did I tell him that I liked him?

I tried to take it back but couldn't. This guy was affecting me a lot.
I was about to give up on him when he sent another message.

A R C: Be online at 9 pm. Now I've to go.

How rude!

A R C: Please.

I started to feel butterflies in my stomach.

Bondita Sharma: Ok.

He went offline after liking my text.

The rumours about him were right. He really didn't know how to talk to girls. I smiled at the thought.

I was so excited at the prospect of talking to him, but when the time came, I couldn't log on. I felt terrible, thinking he might be angry with me

Bondita Sharma: I'm sorry. I was busy yesterday.

After a minute, my phone buzzed.

A R C: No, it's ok.

his message reassured me, I was relieved and overjoyed.

Bondita Sharma: You're not angry, right?

A R C: Why would I be?

Bondita Sharma: Nothing.

A R C: How do you know Arav?

Arav? Oh, yes, my school friend.

Bondita Sharma: He was my friend in school.

A R C: Unfollow him. I don't like him.

I was stunned. How could he ask me to do that? Why would I unfollow him? He doesn't like Arav; it's his problem, not mine. But, before I could even think of a response he begged me

A R C: No, but Bondita. Please.

Okay, fine. He always wins using his "please" card.

Bondita Sharma: Ok.

A R C: You will unfollow him, right?

Bondita Sharma: Yes.

A R C: Thank you, Bondu<3.

My heart skipped a beat. I couldn't believe I already unfollowed Arav.

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