She had completely misunderstood the situation. The lady doctor and him were discussing a case they were working on. She stumbled because of a little water on the floor and Yuvan caught her to prevent her from falling. Nitara happened to see them at the catch and assumed that something was going on.

Nitara reached home. First, her health and now, the scene wasn't letting her rest. She bawled her eyes out until her body couldn't handle the exhaustion anymore and she slipped into slumber.

Nitara started ignoring Yuvan in the college and hospital. She started skipping his lectures. It was only once a week so her attendance didn't drop much.

Yuvan couldn't stop thinking about her. He wanted to clear up the misunderstanding. She was already hurt because of him and he didn't want to increase the hurt more. But she seemed adamant to avoid him.

Her exams were finished just a day back.

"Toh bowling done phir. Scene set hai. Pehle bowling krenge with drinks and all and then dinner krke apna 11:30 ya 12 bje tak ghar."

She heard her brother, Nitin talking over the phone. She knew it must be his gang. Although she didn't want to see Yuvan, she did want to go out of the house now. And bowling was fun.

"Bhaiya! Mai bhi chalu? Please!"

She made the cutest face she could but Nitin frowned.

"Tu kya kregi? Teri age ka koi nhi hai waha."

"Par jaante toh sab hai hi mujhe. Aur pehle bhi toh gyi hu na aapke gang ke saath. Please le chalo. Achhe bache ki tarah rahungi. Promise! Please! Please! Please bhaiya!"

"Nhi Niti! Itne time baad toh plan bana hai. Tu apne friends ke saath chali jaaio kabhi aur. Aur waise bhi padhne kikhne ki umar hai. Padhai kro."

He teased not knowing that it hit a nerve. His words reminded her of Yuvan and she gritted her teeth while marching into her room.

Nitin shook his head thinking it was her drama but their mother witnessed the whole scene and said.

"Le jaa na usse. Tujhe pata hai uske jyada friends nhi hai. Jaldi se ghulti milti nhi hai sabse. Tere doston ke saath achhe se reh leti hai."

"Lekin maa-"

"Ek mahine se exams chal rhe the uske. Kamre se bahar nhi nikli. Exam de kar aati aur phir seedha kamre mai. Aaj itne dino baad kahi jaane ko bol rhi hai. Le jaa! Jaa!"

Nitin realised his mother wasn't wrong. They hadn't seen her much out of her room since the past month and he suddenly felt bad for sending her back to her room.

He went to her room and turned the knob softly without making any noise. She was curled inside the blanket and cursing him.

"Padhai padhai padhai! Bas padhte raho. Ek din padh padh ke marr jaaungi. Jab yaad aayegi inhe meri. Khadoos kahi ke! Itne pyaar se bola maine. Lekin phir padhai!"

He chuckled not being able to control after listening to her rants and she peeked out of the blanket. She gave him a glare while her face was still half covered inside the blanket and he pulled her up.

"Chal ready ho fatafat. Late nhi hona mujhe."

She narrowed her eyes and he said.

"Sach mai wait nhi krunga. Ready ho jaldi se."

She immediately sprung up and rushed inside the washroom to freshen up. Nitin smiled and went back to his room to get ready.

She wore high waist jeans and a crop top paired with sneakers. Nitin too wore denim jeans and fitted tshirt with jeans.

"Raste mai sabko pick krte huye jaana hai."

He informed Nitara who took the passenger seat and buckled herself. She nodded and they drove off. She was really excited to meet everyone, excluding a certain someone, after such a long time.

They made the first stop at Raghav's place.

"Oh hey kiddo! Aaj ye surprise visit kaise?"

He teased and she got into the backseat letting him take the passenger.

Next they stopped at the metro station where everyone else was meeting. Yuvan came first much to Nitara's dismay because he would sit in the back and share space with her.

He gave her a surprised look. He was seeing her after months. She had been avoiding him in college and he hadn't seen her properly since that misunderstanding that was about two and half months ago.

Right now too, she didn't greet him properly. He was surprised she even returned a hello to his greeting.

"Nitin! Aashvi is here!"

Raghav said and nudged Nitin who glared at him.

"I can see that."

He said with gritted teeth signalling something from his eyes. Aashvi took her seat beside Nitara who was now squished between Aashvi and Yuvan.

"Hey Nitin! Hi Raghav! Hello Yuvan! Oh hey Nitara!"

She said taking her in a hug and Nitara too returned the hug back. She loved Aashvi di. She was the best in their gang.

"Priyansh aur Muskan direct pahuchenge."

"Kou aur option bhi nhi hai. Gaadi full hai."

Nitin said and drove to their destination. Nitara was fidgeting with her fingers trying hard to avoid the presence of the person sitting right beside her. She could feel his warmth.

Yuvan felt his eyes drifting to her form every few seconds. He could sense her discomfort. She was too conscious. He tried sitting as far as possible not wanting to make her uncomfortable.

Thankfully, Aashvi indulged her in a conversation making her attention go to her.

Nitin parked the car and they started getting out. Yuvan got out as soon as the car stopped, making Nitara's heart break even more. He couldn't even sit in her presence now.

Nitin held the door open and gave his hand to Aashvi who took it gracefully and thanked him.

"You're welcome!"

He said looking into her eyes, making Nitara frown. Nitin quickly gave her his hand too.

"Bachi nhi hu mai."

She scowled and got out. He chuckled and dropped his arm on her shoulder pulling her into his side protectively.

**************************************

Please do leave your comments.

Also, please vote for the story.������

Laters!!��❤️