Chapter 27: chapter 27

Shreya got out from the car, nibbling a peice of paper in her hand. It was almost crushed. Suddenly she saw a shadow in her front porch. Nikita was strolling back and forth in Shreya's farm house. That morning when she got up, there was a call from Rakesh asking her to visit Shreya and know her state. Nikita also wanted to spend some time with her cousin and so she thought it's a good thing to go and check on her and came to her farm house. But the house was locked. She tried to call Shreya, but her number was not reachable. She was terrified, wondering whether she had already left the country without informing anyone. Looking Nikita on the porch, Shreya wondered what she is doing here at this hour in the morning. Shreya was already in a turmoil. Thank goodness now she is atleast dressed properly. Not on a man's t-shirt anymore. When she rushed down from that stranger's house, suddenly a hand grabbed her wrist and she pulled her back from reaching the door. She turned with furious and shouted at the man, "What the hell are you doing?", he took his hands off and gestured her attire. Shreya stood still knowing she got go out like that and held her head in one hand. He walking to the couch on the living room and brought a bag to her and told there is a pair of dress she could wear and gestured her to an empty room. She went inside and locked the door. She sat on the edge of bed and hugged that bag to her chest and cried her eyes out. Her drastic decision has made her life disgusting. She wanted to dig a hole on earth any bury herself. But she is not a coward. She thought to erase the last night from her life just like how she wanted to erase all the past years she spent with Rakesh. She cried again thinking why life is only giving her chances that she wanted to forget. Crying made her little sober. She opened the bag and took a  white shirt and a Jean with under garments and wore it. She looked herself in the mirror place there. The person on the mirror mocked at her. She didn't look like her and hairs were dishelved. She stood there for a moment and thought to go out. Going out meant facing that man, which she never wanted to. She has nothing to say him. She want him to say nothing to her. She just wanted this to be a dream. Holding herself from breaking down once again, she opened the door. He was sitting in the couch in the living room. His head facing the floor. Hearing the door open, he looked up and saw her. He then turned away without a word. She tried to walk out, he turned and looked her again and handed a piece of paper, saying to call him whenever she feel like talking. She did not accept it and tried to walk away. But he stood in her way and said, "Please, don't make me regret more things", his eyes pleaded her and there was an earnest sincerity in his voice. So she got the paper. He gave a sad smile and told her to wait so that he can change and drop her at house. But she declined. So he insisted to send his assistant to drop her. She had no other choice as she had lost her phone somewhere and accepted it. The whole way she was quiet, looking at the piece of paper in her hand and wondering what she is going to do about everything that happened. When she got near the porch, Nikita came and hugged her tightly and said that she was worried about her. For the first time from last week, her hug made her feel good and safe. She hugged her back. A drop of tear tricked down from her eyes, she wiped it and looked at Nikita and got to open the door. Luckily, she did not question about where she was or anything about her dishelved attire. Shreya throwed the crumpled paper away and went in. As soon as they got in, both headed to a counter in the kitchen. Shreya made two cup of coffees. All the while, Nikita just absorbed her actions silently. Only when Shreya placed the cup on the counter and moved one toward Nikita, she asked what is happening to her? Shreya just shrugged her shoulders and said nothing. But Nikita knew there is something behind that nothing, yet she didn't push her. Instead she gave her space and thought she might not have recovered completely. She just told her to call whenever she needs and also said that she is planning to take her out once she is okay. Shreya smiled at that and thought to herself when she might feel okay. Suddenly the stranger's face crossed her mind and she became self absorbed. Nikita bid her bye and left. Shreya went back to her room and cleaned herself completely off the mess she created. Though it might feel tidy, her life actually isn't, she thought to herself. She wore a robe and went to bed. Cried her eyes out until sleep took over her. Nikita was heading on the way to house when she got a call from Rakshita, that Shally has reached the city. She is going to help Shally in shopping and set her flat and asked whether Nikita is also willing to join. Nikita became enthusiastic and immediately asked where she needs to come. Rakshita shared her the location and ended the call. Nikita immediately texted Sachin about Shally's arrival. There was an immediate reply from Sachin asking about where, when and so on. She smiled inwardly and replied she would share Shally's contact if he is that desperate. It took Sachin a few minutes to give up and accept that he is falling over for Shally. There was a mischievous grin on Nikita's face and she promised her brother that she would make his wishes come true.