"Hey Alia wait up" I turned around to see who the owner of the voice was. It indeed was Mr. Flirt. "Hey Shiv, Good morning. " I said cheerfully. "Good morning beautiful. You look amazing today." he said with a wink to which I rolled my eyes. "Shiv, you say that everyday." He bumped his shoulder to mine and whispered something that I couldnt really understand. I got catch only about three words, those were look, beautiful and day. I didn't bother asking him to repeat and we made our way to our first class. As usual I sat in the last row,corner seat and to my surprise Shiv took a seat beside me instead of my friend Divya. I gave him a small smile and looked around in the class to find Divya but she was no where around. "She is not going to come today". Shiv spoke and turned towards him with a jerk and didn't realize that he had moved from his seat to sit a little closer to me on the bench. I looked at him with wide eyes and moved a little away from him. I could feel his stare on my face throughout the class. I grabbed my things and left the class as soon as the class came to an end, but not before mumbling a soft bye to Shiv. As I walked out of the class I could hear people mumbling,and for some reason I felt the topic was me. I immediately went to meet my best friend Madhav.
Madhav and I have been friends for the past ten years. He knows me the best. And the best part about us is that we never judge each other no matter what we do. "Hi Love " he said as soon as he saw me. We definitely flirted with each other but our friendship never turned into anything else,it only grew stronger. And he is a constant in my life. "Maddie" I exclaimed and started tugging on to his hand. "What?Where are you dragging me? You can't just molest me in our new school." He started responding dramatically. I dragged him across the crowded corridor and took him to a less populated area. But of course he had to make a scene out of it. Definitely my best friend. Madhav and I were together from our primary school therefore he too transferred himself to my new school in order to be with me. What would I do without him, well I don't really have to bother about that now, do I?
"What the hell is going on in your head Alia? Are you okay? " he asked when I was not responding to his rants."Alia? What is it? You are scaring me now."
"Okay fine. It's Shiv okay. He is acting so weird. He is getting all close. Looks at me through out the class. It's creepy okay." I said the entire thing in a single breath and harshly exhaled. "So you found out?" Madhav sighed. I gave him a confused look. "What do you mean I found out? I said its creepy. I don't know what's wrong with him. Do you know what is happening?"
"Don't act naive. You know he like you." I gave my best friend a death glare. " I am not acting naive. And he for sure doesn't like me. Whom are you kidding about, Shiv? He is Mr. Flirt,remember? He doesn't like like people." I said. Madhav shrugged before slinging his hand around my shoulder. "I am hungry. Let's go have breakfast." he said. I simply nodded and we started walking towards the cafeteria. After a little silence Maddie spoke up. "As far as Shiv is concerned, I know you don't like him. And about what he feels is his problem.Give him some time to sort it out.So stop worrying and stay calm"
Madhav was right. I should just let this matter go. I don't have any feelings towards Shiv. Hell yeah, I have never had any feelings towards anyone but Chris. He was my first crush and after that no one had ever got my attention. Chris,Madhav and I were close friends. Chris and I developed feelings for each other over the period of time and they stay for a little while before fading away. Chris stopped talking to me for some reasons that I am unaware of. Awkwardness? Maybe. But we never really dated each other. Anyways, I still have a soft spot for him and I know I'll always have. It's not love but it's just something really special.
The rest of the day went by quickly. We didn't get much of homework to do but we had to prepare for our science assessment. I had already finished studying those lessons, therefore I would get some time to dance and read.
"Hey Alia. Are you leaving?" Shiv asked from afar. Satisfied with the distance I smiled at him and replied saying yes. He gently grabbed my hand and started walking towards our now vacant class room. "What the hell? Where are we going?" I asked him in an unstable voice and traces of fear was prominent in it.
"I want to talk to you about something. " He finally spoke when we were in a deserted classroom. He seemed nervous and I wanted to get over with this. He was about to start speaking when my phone buzzed. It was a pop up message from my driver saying that he was here. "I have to leave. My ride has arrived. Will talk to you tomorrow." I said and turned to leave the room when he stopped me and took my phone from my hand. He dialed a number from my phone and then handed it back to me. I looked at him,too dumbfounded to respond. "I have saved my number on your cell. I'll ring up in the evening." He gently brushed my arm with his and walked out of the room. I stood there rooted on the same spot for few more seconds before my phone buzzed again. This time it was a call. "Yes Madz temme" I asked trying to get my act together. "Where are you. I am waiting near the gates."
"On my way". I said and disconnected the call. I made my way towards the gate and found Madhav waiting impatiently. He slang his hand over my shoulder and walked me to my ride and then rode off on his bike.
The car pulled up outside my house. On stepping out I noticed the group of older guys standing outside a house that was adjacent to mine. Suhana told me that Suraj,
Sumesh and Sudeep were brothers. They were around 25 to 27 years old. Suhana also told that the other guys in the group were some of their friends who stayed close by. However, the other guy named Aryan stayed just beside my house. He was almost my age, a few months older. But to be honest he did not look like he was fifteen. He was very tall. Never really observed him until now.
Sudeep along with Aryan and few other people whom I didn't know was standing outside his house. This was the first time that I got a good look at Aryan. I have heard many stories about him. Stories where he would flirt around with all the girls in our lane and many other things. Anyways, I would definitely not deny the fact that he is good looking, of course I wouldn't say that to him or anyone. He caught me look at him and it's then when I realised that these were the pair of eyes that watched me the other night. An unidentified feeling was making me feel light. I walked into my house not bothering to look back.
After freshening up, I had some food before going to Suhana's house. I waited outside her house after ringing the bell. The door was opened by none other than Aryan. We looked at each other and said nothing. He turned back, still blocking my way in and called out a bye Suhana. He again gave me a distasteful look, I reciprocated a look with same level of disgust and took a step back for him to get out. He walked out without even looking back and I walked in not bothering to let his behavior effect me.
I had very little to study, as soon as I was done with the revision. I went back home and changed into my yoga pants and a very comfortable tank top. I switched on the music system and music blasted through the speakers. I moved according to the beats and soon I was lost in another world. After a long dance session I got cleaned and started preparing dinner. Soon enough, everyone were present at the dining table. "Alia I heard you came back early from Suhana' house?" my mother asked with concern laced in her tone. "Yes ma. There was nothing much to go through and after a very long time I got some time to relax. " I said. "Hmm. Okay." she said without further pondering on that subject. Relief washed over me and soon we started talking about our day.
"Alia can you please help Aanya and me with her costume for tomorrow?" Mom stopped me after dinner while I was retreating to my room. "Of course. What can I do? " I asked excited to help. It's times like these that we spent time together. We are way to busy in our own world to spend time with each other.
"Her gown is beautiful." I said looking at her dark pink fabric hanging in the hanger. Mom had picked it up for Aanya and it complimented Aanya's cute little face. After helping them out I finally locked my self up in my room. Feeling the exhaustion take over I sank into my bed. My eyes felt heavy and the only image that came into my dreamy head was a pair of beautiful dark chocolate brown eyes.
Something was definitely not right.
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Romance#Yourstoryindia Meet Alia Khan, a girl who desires to fulfill her mother's dreams and give her happiness at all point. She desires to make every wrong in her mother's life right. She considers it to be the only reason for her existence. At the sa...
