Chapter 8 - The Dinner

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Avni's POV

"Ummm . . . Okayy I'll call my mom." I say and everyone smiles and laughs while, I go to the other room to call my mom.

She knows I'm with the girls but I'll just tell her that I'll have dinner and then come home. She might be a little pissed but atleast I get to spent time with him.

I come back to the others after talking to my mom and ask, "So, where are we going?" "Aunty sachi maan gayi?" Shruti asked with surprise in her voice. "Ha, I mean, chalega iss baar." I replied.

"Okayy. The place we'd already decided. Bas jaana kaise hai?" Vihaan asked.

"I have my scooty and tum log car leke aaye the na. Toh someone come with me rest car mein." I said. "Whoa! You ride?!" Vedant asked me. "Ha, I do."

"Nicee. I didn't know that." Vedant said and, I don't know how the reply came to me but I whispered, "There's a lot you don't know about me." I felt someone gasp in the room but I didn't bother looking. I was too surprised myself with the reply.

"Uhh. Great! Who's coming with me then?" I asked while picking up my things.

"Yeahh I will. I need some open air. You guys go in the car." Vihaan said. To be honest, I was surprised but anyways. "If that's okay with you, Avni?" He asked, turning to me. "Yeah no. I'm good." I said with a smile and figured he had something to talk about.

We all got up and were ready to leave. "Ishaan, keep driving and I'lll follow you guys." I informed him. "Yeah no problem."

So then, Vihaan and I rode the scooter and Vedant, Ishaan, Shruti and Tanya went in the car.

We were on our way, when I decided to start the conversation with Vihaan. "Toh what do you want?" I ask and he replies, "Mujhe? Mujhe kya chahiye?" He acts all innocent but really he isn't. I laugh at his answer. "Jhoota. Bol jaldi sachi!" I keep my focus on the road and also the car, so that we don't get lost.

"Acha finee. I like someone and I need you help." He confessed but that wasn't enough for me. "Acha. Kon hai?" I laughed and teased him. "Arre yaar. You know kon, Avni!"

"Okay bhai. I won't make you say it. But, what can I do?" I say. "Umm I don't know. Put in a good word for me." He said in that sarcastic tone of his.

I start laughing hard at him. He has no idea she likes him too. And I'm not about to ruin that. There's no way I would tell him the truth.

"Okay I do appreciate you sharing this. And, because you're my friend -" He cuts me off mid sentence by saying, "Friend nahi bhai. Mere liye itna tum kar rahi ho toh bhai se kam thodi hu."

"Umm theeke. Bhaii! I will put in a good word but no promises." I say while laughing at his emotional side. "Ahh! Thank you behen." We both laugh.

"Acha. Tell me one thing." I ask him. "Kuch bhi behen." I laugh again. "Now that I'm your behen, does your dosti with Vedant come pehele or your behen?" I ask jokingly.

"Arre behen. Bohot difficult hai choose karna. But, tum dono saath mein hi aate ho. Same level, ek saath!" He specifically emphasised on the last part which got me thinking. "What's that supposed to mean?" I ask.

"What's what supposed to mean?" He said with a smirk that I could see for the mirror. And, I somehow understood the hint he gave me. And to return the favour, I said, "You and Tanya should also sit ek saath!" I had a big smile and my face and after hearing what I said, Vihaan had one too.

"Got it, Avni!" He genuinely seemed happy and excited and seeing that I was happy for him.

After 15 minutes we reached the restaurant and I parked and we met everyone inside the restaurant.

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"Uhh I want the sofa, please!" I said coming ahead with Tanya

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"Uhh I want the sofa, please!" I said coming ahead with Tanya. I pushed her in and then sat. And, I looked at Vihaan, telling him to sit beside her.

In front of me was Vedant, which was good too. Beside him, Ishaan and then, Shruti.

We discussed and decided what to order and Vedant gave the order and then we started talking while waiting for the food to arrive.

We weren't talking about anything in particular, but later, I noticed Vihaan and Tanya talking to each other. I looked at them and smiled and then looked away, just to see Vedant smiling too.

He noticed me looking at him and smiled at me. And, in that moment, we both knew, without saying it out loud, that we knew. And that we both approved of the relationship.

The food arrived then. "Ruko! Ek photo lene do. Avni, please." Shruti said and everyone sighs. "Arre jaldi Avni! Bhook lagi hai bohot." Vihaan cried.

I clicked the picture quickly and made sure it was good. "Aise bhi you guys will just repost what we put. Toh calm down!" Tanya said and it was as if Vihaan melted.

"Okayy

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"Okayy. I'm done. Let's eat!" I say and everyone starts eating.

Vedant's POV

We finished eating soon and paid the bill and now, we're standing outside the restaurant.

"Ab dessert anyone?" Ishaan asked. "Ooh. Yess. Meko chahiye!" Avni jumped up at the sound of desert.

"What? You guys will have ice cream?" I ask. "Yeah, mostly." Avni answered. "Yes. Come on. I know an ice cream parlour nearby." Ishaan said and we all started following him. Except, Avni and Ishaan were walking together in the front.

What is wrong with her?? She's been with everyone tonight except me. And my stupid friends also. Getting close with her, for what?? First Vihaan, with going on the scooty with her and now, Ishaan. They are supposed to be my friends.

Soon, we reached the ice cream place and I ordered a 'Caramel Brownie Espresso'. I was looking at Avni, choosing her ice cream flavour.

"I'll have the 'Caramel and Salted Marshmallow Fluff'." She said with a smile and walked towards us then while all of us were waiting.

"Weird way to name simple ice cream flavours, but I've always liked the flavours." Ishaan says and Avni replies, "How's it weird though? It's a unique way to name the flavours. I like the fancy names."

We all laughed together and made small talk. And soon enough, the order arrived.

We sat there for a while, and ate

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We sat there for a while, and ate. I started thinking and I realised I got to know a different side of Avni's. And if I never had come along, I never would've gotten to know her more.

I think I should be grateful for that. Even though, I do not yet know what my feelings are, I'm pretty sure I'll understand soon enough.

We all finished our desserts and headed out and then for our homes. Avni was alone on her scooty. Ishaan and I went together as we live in the same society. And the rest were on their own.

Avni left first. She had to be home and it was a bit late too and Ishaan and I left after Shruti, Vihaan and Tanya left.

And then, after 25 minutes, we reached home too.

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