chapter 56

Manasvini..." Shashank tapped on the window "..." she turned the car's window down and was looking at him..."Manasvini... Can we talk for a minute?" He askedBefore she could answer him "There is nothing to talk" Vihaan muttered and stepped on the accelerator.He jumped in front of their car as it wasn't on speed. "Have you lost your mind?" Vihaan shouted stopping the car,"Are you okay?" She moved out of the car and asked approaching him. She got really worried."I am fine" he replied getting up"Can we talk for a moment?" He asked Vihaan chooses to stay in the car because if he sees him at the moment he would probably land some punches over his face. He parked the car again and was waiting inside."What is it that you want to talk about?" She asked "Let's talk walking side by side" he requested "..." She nodded and they started walking together"I know there is no space for me in your heart. But don't you think I at least deserve an answer" Shashank saidManasvini glanced at him "I... I don't know how to say it, it's just that I don't want to hurt you..." She replied "Do you still remember this?" He asked showing her the paper flower"I am that guy, you saved four years ago" he addedHer steps halted she took that flower, the reminder of her misery."It's not a symbol of misery anymore, it saved a life." A thought appeared carving a smile on her face."You still have this" she let out tracing the words from her finger."How can I possibly throw it away?" "It reminds me of your words that I like you and you also do not hate me either..." He chuckled making her smile wider."I never thought that I would fall in love this deeply..." "... With the girl whom I met only once," he stated in a serious tone walking a few steps ahead and she looked at him"Let me be your friend Manasvini""I am willing to take a step back... Can't you seize a step ahead towards me?" he asked putting forward his hand towards her."I am always willing to be friends" she replied strolling and held his hand. "I am happy that you are doing great" she added leaving his hand."Can I take it back?" Shashank asked pointing out at her hand"Hm?" She asked"That flower" he clarified."Ohhh...  of course, it's yours anyway" she replied giving it back to him."But... Mr Malhotra you should..." She was saying her words but he interrupted her"You can call me Shashank...""I made a mistake, I should have asked you to be friends first but I asked you for marriage" he added shyly, scratching his neck."Then things between us wouldn't be this awkward" He was expressing himself happily but someone's remark made him furious."Yes, you are one psycho guy, who roams around asking people to marry him on their first meeting" Aarav added from behind."You..." Shashank was about to get back at Aarav but Vihaan's call interrupted him."Manasvini..." "Let's go," he said Vihaan saw Aarav walking towards them and he wanted to prevent her from talking to Aarav. Although he did not propose to her it's fine as long as she is with him. He neither dares to express his feelings nor wants her to leave him.He strolled near them, grabbing her hand he started walking. His steps became faster remembering the things he was hiding from her... "I am sorry Manu... but if you find out the truth you will leave me..."