Forever: The phone call | Part 2 | Complete

Chapter 20

We were back in Yash's bungalow, with Ishaan and Nupur. Nihav was pretty angry currently and didn't know how to react, what to do. Nihav was standing in the living room with his hands in his pocket and his right feet constantly tapping. I know him really well but boy he was so intimidating right now even sharks will be scared.

The reason of his annoyance, Ishaan and Nupur were seated on the sofa. Initially, they were sitting next to each other but then he practically pushed Nupur to far right and placed me between them.

“So how was your science project huh? Researched it thoroughly? Looked upon all parts of the project?” Nihave asked Nupur.

Apparently she escaped her house on the pretext of some science project she was going to complete at her friend's place. And Nihav being Nihav can't help but doubt her everything.

“Nihav-" I tried to say something.
“Shush!!! LET HER SPEAK." was the reply.
" I knew you would react like this. Getting unnecessarily angry and irritating. That's why I lied.” She replied.

“You lied. Yes you came up with a plain lie. She lied Yash she lied for God's sake, this isn't right.” He was really angry now.

I think I should interfere.
“Nupur, see. This lying and exciting feeling associated with it is good until limited to TV screens. You are very young and it could be a risk if Ishaan was a bad guy. How is Nihav going to find you if you end up in a bad situation and they don't know where you are?”

Ulka supported me.
" Yes, and it's not like you are in the city. You are at an hour's distance."
Nupur seemed to understand.

Ulka continued,
"Yet, I appreciate your choice. Ishaan is a nice guy. You sure have learnt  something about good choices from me.”

"Oh you shut up, you chose Nihav!” Yash retorted.
" What the hell man?” Nihav asked." We're discussing Ishaan here. Let's focus on him."

" Yes, about that. Why are you here with her?”
Yash asked him this time.
" Look, it wasn't like we were running away or anything. We were in the rock garden here and then it started raining so decided to have something in the restaurant before heading home. I am responsible enough and I'd never do anything to hurt her. I care for her.” Ishaan replied.

I was in an awkward position here. With two lovebirds staring at each other and my face just behind the space between them. At Ishaan's speech, I wanted to give out an aww. He's such a sweet man. Nupur is really lucky.

“Well, I can't trust him." Nihav lifted his chin a bit and gave Ishaan a steely look.
He was a friendly friend but a scary elder brother of your girlfriend. To add to Ishaan's misery, he was like 3 years elder to us and a lot more experienced. That plus his current stance, if I was in Ishaan's place I would've peed in my pants.

But it was Ishaan we're talking about, the mine of testosterone and the sea of confidence. He stood firm with his hand holding Nupur's.

Yash said,“Dude don't take me wrong but I trusted you in Ulka's case. Ishaan deserves a fair share of trust in this case.”
Nihav replied," Yeah but it's me and Ulka you see. How could I possibly hurt this monster?”

For that he got a punch from Ulka and a flick on his forehead from Yash.
He said,“You don't get to call my sister a monster because that right is reserved to me. Moreover you are the guy that cut Riya Patwardhan's hair into half in 4th std because she refused to let you ride her bicycle. So you are the dangerous one here.”

" You did that!!!????” I screamed at him.
" She grew them back okay! And stop targeting ME!!!” Nihav screamed back
“We will stop teasing you if you just let this matter pass." Ulka said.