Exile

23. HONEST EFFORTS!!

Eid Mubarak, Dear readers!!

"I am sorry Agastya. Kabhi nahi karungi aisa phirse!! I swear I won't even look at a bike from now. Baat toh karo mujhse, baby! It has been more than 12 hours." She tried to soften his glare, placing her hands on his shoulder. 

Agastya's anger simmered down as Amrita settled onto his lap, her warmth doing a little to soothe his anger. He wanted to remind her of the recklessness she displayed by snapping at her but he stayed silent. There are only two options he have in front of him right now. Snap at her, tell her off for the stupidity she displayed or Give in. He can't give in because he can't have her repeating the same stunt, behind his back. Neither can he snap at her, because he already did. She is yet to cry and if she did that, he won't stand a chance. He smartly chose silence and simply looked away.

Amrita had enough. She took hold of his collar and made him look at her "Bahut hogaya, Agastya! Talk to me! NOW!!" She ordered him and his eyes darkened. She gulped at that and her hold weakened. He took hold of her wrists, pulling them away from his collar and made her stand up. He walked away without looking back. 

Amrita wanted to follow him but she had a meeting. With a foul mood, she decided to go for the meeting. She wanted to send a lots of gifts, for every hour, but she knew that will only anger him more. Agastya doesn't believe in gifts and neither is he giving in to her apology. What the hell should she do for him to give in now?!!! 

Agastya hates silence as much as she did and yet he is silent now!! She knew no amount of tricks would work on her boyfriend. He doesn't fall silent and if he does, she just have to put in her efforts honestly. 

Both Agastya and Amrita were busy until lunch. And unfortunately Amrita got informed that her team fixed a sudden meeting in the afternoon, putting full stop to her plans of having lunch with Agastya. Even though Amrita knew that Agastya is not the type to skip lunch, especially when he is working, she decided to send him something. She gestured one of her assistants to come to her and gave her the instructions, before she gave her the handwritten note. 

Agastya leaned back on his chair and looked at the lunch in front of him. A smile threatened to come out but he hid it and looked back at Vivek, with raised eyebrows. 

"Amrita Mam ke assistant ne aake diya." He did his part and walked away.

Agastya smiled to himself and opened the package. He picked up the note which read "Check Your messages Please!! " followed by a heart. He couldn't resist himself this time and picked up his phone, only to find a voice note sent 2 minutes back!

Without much deliberation he hit the play button before he picked up the sandwich.

Amrita's voice filled in the background while he closed his eyes, leaned back, chewing his food. 

"Hey Love, First things first... I miss you calling me that!! You are going to make up for it.

          Anyways, I was supposed to accompany you for lunch but I got stuck! Sooo... I took the liberty of ordering your favourite lunch for you! Bahut kaam kar rahe ho.. Upar se mujhpe gussa bhi karna hai... Baat bhi nahi karni hai... I know bahut taxing hai. Isliye ache se khaalo. 

Love you Agastya! Bye!"

As Agastya listened to Amrita's message, a wave of warmth washed over him, melting away some of the anger that has been building up inside him. Her playful tone and affectionate words always had their way with him. Despite his reluctance to forgive her, he couldn't help but appreciate her gesture. No where in the voice note did she mention about her apology, just reminding him why he loves her so damn much!!