Mohit's POV

They reached our table before I could think of anything.

" Hi, Mohit !! Oh my God! I could not believe my eyes when I saw you." Charles said.

" Hi, Charles... Maria. How are you? "  I smiled politely.

" We are good... But what about you?? We are meeting after so long. What happy days those were... when you, me and Robin... used to hang out together. Then you both got busy. We should meet more often. For old times sake... I miss both of you. " Charles said with a wicked smile.

" Yeah... But I got very busy. " I wanted them to go away as soon as possible. I was not feeling good.

" Yeah, can see that... won't you introduce your friends to us?? She is very beautiful. " He said looking at her with his lustful eyes.

I was getting very uncomfortable and wanted to punch him for that. How dare he look at her like that??

I looked at Srusti, she was looking at me with curiosity. What was she thinking?? I hope she doesn't guess anything.

" I missed you, handsome. So, nice to see you with a girl finally. I hope that now you would be more interested in meeting me. "  Maria came very close to me and was about to kiss me when I turned my face. Her lips landed on my cheek.

What the hell !!

My eyes went immediately at Srusti. She was a bit surprised but looked away the moment I looked at her.

" Well, though your companion looks like those very boring, good girl types, I think she must be really good, to make you change your... Mind. Don't you think Charles?  " Maria said looking at Srusti.

" Yeah, absolutely !! She must be... and I am eager to try and find out myself.  Will you do the honour of introducing us or shall I help myself ?? " Charles said.

" No, she is not, who you think she is... She is my friend. Stay away from her.  "

" Oh, friend !! Just good friends... I was not born yesterday, handsome." Maria said sarcastically and Charles nodded.

" It's ok Mohit, I won't tell anyone that you were sharing a meal with a very beautiful girl. " He said with a smirk.

He was smiling wickedly, Robin chose me over him and he never got over it. He kept trying to persuade Robin to be with him. But somehow, all Robin wanted was to be with me. Since then, he is having grudges against me. Now he got a chance... 

"  My parents wanted me to meet her. So... " I said but got annoyed with myself. Why was I explaining to him ??

But I didn't want him to tell anything to Srusti or Robin.

" Oh, so you are meeting girls... Planning to finally get settled with a nice girl?? By the way, does Robin know about all this?? I mean he is so important to you, you must have told him about all this... " Charles said looking at Srusti again.

Was he giving me a subtle hint that he would tell him?? Of course, I knew what he was trying to do. He would call Robin and tell him that I was planning to get settled and Robin would create a scene.  No, I could not let them spoil my family's happiness.

" Yeah !! And that is strictly between me and him, you stay out of it. "

" Chill Mohit!! Why are you getting hyper?? Enjoy your lunch. Bye, beautiful... By the way, I am Charles, Mohit's friend. He must have forgotten to tell you about me and Robin. How convenient, Mohit... But let me tell you, we have been close. Extremely close. " He said to Srusti and extended his hand towards her to shake it with hers.

Though Srusti seemed hesitant, she gave him a polite smile and shook his hand.

He tightened his grip on her hand. I pulled her hand out of his. I was too irritated now.

" Can you please, leave us alone?  We still have to finish lunch, and I have a
meeting in half an hour. "  I asked him.

" Sure, why not ?? Enjoy your lunch with the beautiful girl. I wish I was that lucky too... But you have always been luckier than me. Anyways enjoy, Bye!! " He said.

" Bye Mohit, by the way, I am still single, you can introduce me to your family as well. I bet you already know that I am much more interesting than your lady friend. I hope you remember that I  don't hesitate in trying anything. Anything at all.   " Maria said and winked at me. I glared at both of them. They both finally left. I took a deep breath and asked her to finish the food.

She was looking at me as if she was trying to read my mind. I was annoyed as hell and was fuming. 

" I am already full Mohit j... " She said. Though I knew she hardly ate much, I was not in a mood to argue or to stay here now.

" Are you sure?? Do you want some dessert? " I asked her once again and she shook her head.

I called the waiter and signed the check. We came out of there, I unlocked the car and we both slipped into it.

" Are you alright? " She finally asked.

" Yeah, of course... "

" Don't lie to me... You are annoyed since we met that couple. Who was he?? I thought that he was your friend, but he certainly didn't give friendly vibes. What is bothering you?? "

" Nothing... Leave that... Tell me where would you like to go?? "

" Ok, I will leave that, if that's what you want. But if you want to talk about it, I am right here. "

" I am fine... Movie?? Or shopping?? "

" Nothing, I think we should go home."

" We can't go there before dinner. "

" Let's go to your penthouse. " She said and I looked at her. She smiled in an assuring way.

Oh God !!! How sweet and caring she is...

I drove back to the penthouse. I  excused myself and went to my room.

I made a drink for myself to calm my nerves. But even after 2 more large drinks, I was on the edge.

I tried calling Robin but his phone was switched off. I wanted to tell him that I was meeting a girl as my parents insisted. I didn't want him to come and create a scene in front of my family at the last minute.

My mom and dadi might not be able to survive this time. My dad would never accept the fact and would shoot me. My family would be ruined.

They are so happy right now as they love Srusti. I would not let him ruin everything. Pick up the phone damnit!!!!!

I was so annoyed with him, I smashed a crystal vase on the floor.  It shattered into thousands of pieces due to the force, I smashed it with.

Just then the door of my room burst open and Srusti came in. She looked startled and scared.

Oh, God!! I had forgotten about her being here at my house.  She looked at the glass pieces.

She had changed into her jeans and shirt. Oh no!! I had taken her out for our first date and I promised Maya that it would be a wonderful date.

What a wonderful date !! If she was my girlfriend she would have killed me or left me.

" A-are you alright? " she looked and sounded very concerned.

" Yes, I am fine... I hit the vase Accidentally. Sorry, if I startled you. " I said and turned towards the window as if I was looking at something very interesting out of the window.

" It's ok... " She said and went out.

Thank God !! She was gone. I was embarrassed and tense.

But the very next moment she was back, holding a broom, dustpan and a garbage bag.

" Oh, please don't bother, I would do it. " I started going towards her.

" Stop right there !!! Go and sit on the bed with your feet on the bed. " She said in a firm voice and started collecting all the tiny pieces with the broom.

Was she real?? She was too good for me. A tear escaped from my eyes out of frustration. I didn't want to hide things from her but had no choice.  I was really embarrassed...

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Oh god !!! Now what???

Srusti saw a glimpse if his life.  What would happen now??

Let's see ...

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