Crystallized Truth

Chapter 8 - Art of Closeness

Note:
I received some complains regarding names. Readers are having difficulty in remembering the names with past ones.

So, I have a tip for you guys.

Notice the ending or starting letters and match them with past one.

ia of Amelia is similar to iya of piya.

ey of Ashley is similar to ay of Abhay.

Ar of Archie is similar to Ar of Arnav.

Besides, I'll be adding inline comments having past name of characters.

From Arshi I'll write past name of Khushi.

And,

From Abhiya, the past name will be of Abhay.

So, female character of one couple and the male character of another couple.

This is for convenience since I can't put name of over every character. It will be all mixed up otherwise.

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Under the shadow of clouds, the stuff they brought for camping, were scattered on rough ground. Cold wind was throwing things around and sitting on their knees, they were busy holding on every thing that wind dared to touch. Their hair distracting them in their efforts but they remained busy in their work.

"We're done" Amelia announced slinging the bag as she stood up with Ava.

"But I'm not done with you!" Ashley said standing up quickly, his words conveying a meaning that he himself didn't realise.

Amelia raised her eyebrow and ran her eyes around the boys. Their jaws were dropped and shock ran over their faces. Even Ava was giving her looks.

Can't think before talking idiot, Amelia thought.

"You in your senses?" Amelia questioned slowly and carefully in a taunting manner, the danger in her voice lurked. She wasn't going to allow him, to make fun of her, in that way.

"Camping was your plan and we agreed to accompany, now you have to come with me, with us, for hiking and climbing mountain." Ashley said, completely ignoring her question and completely clueless of what meaning his previous words stirred, in the mind of his friends.

Finally understanding Ashley, Amelia rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest. She gave a meaningful glare to Ashley.

"Say, what made you think I'll agree to any of your idea?" Amelia questioned. She didn't find the idea bad but she surely find the person, giving idea, not likeable.

"Then I'll think you're scared of Climbing!" Ashley shrugged, wanting to hit on her ego so she would agree.

"After lunch then" Amelia gritted, agreeing for climbing and quickly turned around "let's go, Ava"

Her talk with Ava, was pending and she didn't want to forget the important stuff by arguing with Ashley.

"Nope" Ashley announced, halting her steps. "In the evening."

Ashley wanted to show who the boss was. Everything should be according to his terms, even if that meant things not at appropriate time.

Amelia clenched her teeth, wanting to lash out at the guy but she stopped herself and took deep breaths. She wanted to get away from boys and spend some time with Ava. Actually wanted some answers from Ava.