MAYA'S POV:

"Love"
"Yes?"
"You don't have to attend his contest" , he said.
"What nonsense , i want to see him play"
"Really?"
I nodded.

It's ajinkya afterall. It's been years since I've sung something. But i still remember the joy one can get when they do what they like.

I'm sure ajinkya will be perfect on the stage. The piece he'll perform for adhit would be a masterpiece. I already know that but i want to capture adhit's reaction.

Adhit and ajinkya left early to the hall where the contest is. "Shall we?" , Abhijeet's dad asked us.
"Yes i can't wait!!!" , mom is definitely excited.
So am i.

I know abhijeet is too but he just knows that whatever ajinkya's gonna play will be good. We are travelling in different cars.

"You should call dad as dad now" , abhijeet said.
"I'm not sure"

I call his mom as my mom but i don't know about his dad. He is my boss. Can i call him my dad?
No. Some things are better off as they are.

Everything should have a limit and it should be maintained. That's it.
"Love"
"Yeah?"
"I love you"
"I love you too" , i said , smiling at him.
"Don't smile at me like that" , he said , busy driving.
"Why not?"
"If you do , I'll have to stop and the car and focus entirely on you"

Oh i know this little pervert.
"Focus" , i reminded him , "we have to attend ajinkya's contest"
"Nevermind that brainless idiot"

After a few minutes we reached the destination.
The hall is too big. I wonder what the participants are going to play. I wonder how many people are here as the audience.

"Maya , you know , aaryan used to play drums when he was abhijeet's age" , mom said.
"No way"

I guess everyone would agree that guitarist or piano type of guys are cute or hot. But men who play drums are just on another level. Way above than any other.

"That's impressive" , i added.
"Let's head in" , abhijeet's dad said.
We did. We entered the massive entry way. So many people taking photos and videos.
Oh wait -- they are asking my boy friend for photos.
Oh well ofcourse.

The fashionsta.
The fashion model himself.

Sometimes i tend to forget how popular he is but then other people remind me by asking for a selfie with him.

Anyways , ain't their fault.

Mom and dad went ahead. I am waiting for abhijeet to do what he is doing.
Abhijeet hasn't announed that he is dating someone.

I mean I don't want to make it public but I DON'T LIKE SO MANY GIRLS AROUND HIM!!!!
I mean even though he is taking selfies in their phones , his eyes are on me.

I can see that.
And i like it too.

He walked towards me , denying people to take more selfies.
"Just one comeon!!!" , they started saying.

"Nah-- don't want my girlfriend to wait for too long" , he said and grabbed my hand.
Ignoring what their reactions are and dragged me in.

"Did you just--??"
"Yes , so what?" , he asked me.
"So what?? Seriously you just--"
He kissed me to shut me up.

"Sooner or later the news is going to spread so doesn't matter" , he said.
Yes well that's somewhat true.

We sat down on our seats. Adhit is sitting here too.
Great.
"When is it going to start?" , i asked adhit , he is doing something in his phone.
"In 15 minutes" , he replied.

I see.

"Did you just announced that you are dating?" , adhit asked abhijeet.
"Just did"

"Well-- your comments are getting blown up" , adhit said.
Hold up , as far as i can remember , I don't follow abhijeet on Instagram.

Oh wait-- i really don't.
Fuck.
I opened my phone and Instagram.
Searched for his name and got his I'd.

"Seriously?" , adhit asked.
I nodded ,"i just realised it"

Abhijeet is looking at me , smiling.
I know what this corrupted person is thinking.
"What?" , i whispered to him.

"I wish i could get inside you" , he said.
For real?
"Right now?" , i asked.
He nodded.

I put my hand on his face. Covering it entirely.
"Switch off your mind " , i said.
"Cannot"

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , AFTER 2 YEARS , HERE WE ARE AGAIN , HAPPY TO ORGANIZE PIANO CONTEST 2023" , The anchor said.

I feel like the volume is too high.
His voice is giving me anxiety.
Calm down maya.

It's just an anchor. It's just a contest.
Abhijeet held my hand.
"Everything's ok?" , he asked.
I nodded , clearing my mind.

"A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR FIRST PARTICIPANT : SHIVA JOSHI"

"When's that idiot's turn?" , abhijeet asked adhit.
"4th"
I see.

After a long period of time , finally it's ajinkya's turn.
I've been waiting for a whole week for this.
I don't know what his music is going to be.

I wonder what he wrote for adhit years ago.
Here he is. He waved to everyone coming on the stage.
Abhijeet held my hand tighter.

What's he thinking??
"What is it?" , i asked him.
"Ignore me , love" , he whispered.

Well alright.
I gathered my attention to ajinkya again.
He sat down to play the piano.
In the microphone he said , "For the person who I've always loved" and started playing.

I looked at adhit, he was stunned.
Obviously he is.

The music started off cheerfully.
This keys , this tune , it contains joy.
I can tell that.

High pitched sound , that definitely has to be happiness.
Probably the first time he saw adhit maybe.

Abhijeet raised my hand up to his mouth.
"Abhi" , i said trying to have his attention.
He is just busy tracing my skin by his lips.

Ajinkya is now changing the tune. Not just has high pitched one but also the sad ones now.
Ajinkya's piano is not just produing sound , it is generating emotions and also spreading it.

People applaused in the middle of the song.
He continued playing.
Abhijeet bit my hand below the hand.
"What are you doing?" , i whispered.
"Ah well---"

"Sit quietly and do whatever you want afterwards"
"Well if you say so"
I regret what i said instantly.
Shouldn't have said that.
Shit.

Big mistake.

Huge mistake.

Massive mistake.

Fuck.

I'm so dead now.

"AND HERE ENDS THE SONG OF THE 2021 CHAMPION-- WHAT A WONDERFUL SONG FOR SOMEONE WHO MAKES HIM WONDER"

I see , so ajinkya is 2021's champion too eh?
Expected.

"I'll go meet him right away" , adhit said and got up.
"Us too" , mom said and followed.

"A 10 MINUTE BREAK FOR EVERYONE BEFORE WE CONTINUE THE CONTEST"

The lights got turned on.
I took a look of my hand.
ABHIJEET!!!!

"I can explain", he said.
"NO"
He literally gave me a hickey on my damn hand!!!

"Trust me , i can explain"
"What are you going to explain for a hickey?" , i asked.
"I can" , he replied.

"Fine. Explain"
"I was horny" , he said.
Seriously? That's it?
"That's your explanation?" , i asked.
"You need more?" , he asked.

"Forget it" , i said and rolled my eyes.
"Did you even hear ajinkya's song?" , i asked him.
"I've heard that a countless times"

No way.
"How?"
"He has practiced it a lot since we were kids" , he replied.

Well ofcourse he practiced it.
No wonder abhijeet knows it.
They are childhood friends after all.
I understand.

I nodded.
"Shall we go back home?" , he asked.
"But them?", i asked indicating the family.
Mom , dad , adhit are with ajinkya and we aren't.

"They'll be coming soon" , abhijeet said.
"We should be meeting and compliment him"
"That bastard is too cocky--- complimenting him isn't a good idea"
I laughed.

I love how abhijeet thinks he is showing hate for ajinkya but instead loves him a lot.
It's funny for me.
"What?" ,  i asked , he is staring at me.
"I love that" , he said.

"Love what?"
"Your laugh-- I've always heard it through recordings " , he told me , "i love it"

Ah well.
"Can you not?" , i asked him.
"What?"
"Can you not make me shy"
"Shall i make you corrupted instead?"

"Pervert"

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MAYA'S POV:

We came back home.
I gave some assignments to do today.
Unfortunately , I can't delay it anymore.

Abhijeet is out for some work related with his business.
Ajinkya and adhit are busy with their own stuff.

Dad is out of the city. He had some urgent work and he had to be present there. It's just me and mom today at home.

I was doing my assignments which are just a pain in my ass. This is worst thing that architecture could ever give me and I'm already sick of it.

My phone started ringing.
Who would that be?
It's arsh. I picked it.

"Noob"
"What?"
"I'm hungry" , he said.
"Well what do you expect me to do?" , i asked.

"Let's go out and eat"
"I wish but i have some assignments"

Someone knocked on the door.
"Alright fuck off" , he said and cut the call.
My attention was on the door.
I opened it , it's mom.

She called me out of the room.
We both are walking to the hallway.
"Shreyash is here" , she said.

Shreyash? Like-- WHAT???
He just left a week ago. Why is he here again?
"And his dad too" , she added.

Can i kill him? Yes i can.
Shall i kill him? No.
They are important to abhijeet's dad.

I can't do that.

The main thing is , no ones home.
Not even dev.
It's just me and mom.

I mean I'm no less than anyone but-- don't know.
We'll see.