chapter 23

Few days passed by Anshika trying to make up her mind talking to Aditya and planning vague things with Ruhan for him. Ruhan spoke to her about Aditya and that he acts not to care, but is very much concerned for Siya. It happened at times that they would purposely make Aditya be alone with Anshika, but Aditya seemed unconvinced and would walk away. Siya on the other hand was quite unaware of this and still considered Aditya to be a friend and thought about his sudden quietness. Concerned about Aditya's behavior she asked Anshika about him, who would pretend not to know the situation. "This is being quite much of a mess.", Anshika said to Ruhan."So what do you suggest?""I don't think we should carry on with leaving them alone since it would affect Aditya more. He loves her so much.""But then what should we do? Why is Siya not getting the hint?""How can you say that Ruhan? She has strong feelings for Ankit, how can she think of someone else?""Yeah, you're right.""You know, I've talked to Ankit only a very few times and I don't know about him that much and Siya is always prioritizing him.""I get you."Ruhan hugged Anshika and kissed her.Getting apart she stood holding hands with him thinking about their friends."You know what? We should go out together. It's been a bit hectic for you and me.""I agree. Let's go out on a date.""Yes."Siya came to Anshika's place in the evening to talk about Ankit. Anshika smiled at her words, but she felt Aditya to be the best for her."What's the matter? Are you even listening to me?", Siya pouted on seeing her friend inattentive."Yes, I'm.""So what do you say?""Siya, I was wondering about Ankit.""What about him?""That he is not serious about you.""Why do you think that? He takes me out on dates and we spend so much time together.""Yeah, alright.""You don't seem to be convinced! I don't want to share more with you, at least not now!"Siya got up to leave, Anshika didn't stop her either.They fought again.Anshika's thoughts went all scattered. She thought of Aditya and Ankit and felt Ankit to be playing with Siya. She confessed her thoughts to Ruhan who agreed to her, but also told her that she might be swayed with Aditya's thoughts. They went out on their day out the next day. Anshika wore her favourite dress and spend time on her make up to make the date go well. Ruhan also was prepared for it.They met in the coffee shop, and talked, playing footsie under the table, holding hands. They walked through the alleys and kissed under a building and made out for a while. Sucking her lips in Ruhan pushed her against the wall and she slid his hands on her lower back and so did Anshika slid her hands through his shirt. A bougainvillea tree which stood by them made the deed more romantic and they stood looking at each other. "I love you Anshika.""I love you too!"They kissed once again before dusting their clothes and walking out of the alley.The whole while after that they walked holding hands, feeling happy about their special day.