Riddhima's pov :

" Utho na yaar, please" I said. I am trying to wake this monster up from past 15 mins. "Bass 5 mins bass" he said. "Tum kabse yahi bol rahe ho, please chalu aaj mera last paper hai, kal se nahi uthaungi tumhe" I said. Today is my last paper and then I will also be free. I will graduate if he wakes up right now. He is suppose to drop me off on my exam centre. That's when Bua (paternal aunt) comes in his bedroom and shouted on him "Nalayak utth jaa" and playfully hit him on his head. With a grumpy face he wake up and sat on the bed. I faked smiled at him and hand him a hot cup of Coffee "Ye rahi tumhari Coffee". He looked at me and with a teasing smile took the cup of coffee in his hand. I rolled my eyes, he also knew that I was doing this because I needed his help right now. Again With a smiling face I told him "You have 10 mins to get ready, hurry up"

I was waiting downstairs for him. When he came I just hold his wrist and said "let's go or else I'll be late". He also followed me. I took two steps and bua called me "Riddhima, Kabir nasta toh karte jau". " Bua If I wait 5 more minutes then I'll be late for my examination" I said. She didn't said anything further and we started walking
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Finally my exams are over and I'm relieved. I am happy and sad, happy that I completed my graduation successfully. Sad that I'll miss everything lecture, college days, practical and assignment submission also. I was walking from my college main gate. After exam I usually go by myself. Today also I was going that's when I saw Kabir there. He had a flower bouquet with him. I was happy seeing him. I went towars his. He with a smile forwarded the hand which has flowers and said "Congratulations for completing your education and I am soo proud of you." I took the flowers and hugged him and said "Thankyou"

I was very emotional from his gesture. I am very Thankful to bua, uncle and Kabir they really took care of me and are still doing it. They never made me feel that I'm not with my family. Honestly I am not attached to my parents. When I first came here, Everyday I used to miss them. We used to talk but slowly slowly the conversation between us died. Now We only sometimes talk. We visits India every year for a month. I have my Mom, Dad and a little brother who is 16. Even when I visit India we don't talk that much. I sometimes wonder am I their real daughter or adopted one.

Kabir opened the door for me. I sat inside, he gestured to look near the gear system. I look there, there was my favourite frappe coffee and beside it was a croissant sandwich. I was very hungry, I haven't eaten anything. Seeing all this I couldn't resist. I took a sip of my coffee and instantly refreshed after that I took a bite of my sandwich. I very much needed it. I looked at him with ecstasy. And took another bit. I was eating like I haven't eaten from many days. He said looking at me "Slowly girl, its all for you no one is going to snatch it from you. Seeing you, people will think that we don't give you food at home" I didn't said anything as I was enjoying my sandwich. He looked at me in disbelief and started driving.

We reached home, it was 11:30 in the morning. I directly went in my room. I washed my face, changed into something comfortable and slept peacefully knowing that I am free.
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I woke up, it was already evening. I freshen up and went downstairs to make myself coffee. As I went downstairs, I saw Kabir was already present there. He looked so tired. I thought to make coffee for him also.

I brought two cups of coffee with me to the living room whe he was sitting putting his hand on his head. I went towards him and said "Here, I think you need it". He looked up and took the cup in his hand and took a sip. We sit there in complete silence until he spoke "Kya dalti ho tum coffee mein? Whenever you make coffee and I drink it, it quickly recharges me. All the sleep, laziness and headache goes away man. Thankyou I really needed it"." I just playfully smacked on his head. He looked confused and said "ye kisliye". I said "Aise hi".

After sometime he started telling me about his day. Today was a very important meeting with the client. They are pretty impressed by seeing his work. The deal is almost done. Tomorrow they will officially sign the deal. He looked soo happy. I was also happy for his success. He then decided that we will party today for successful catching the deal and finishing my exam. I was also happy for the party.

We both got ready and gone to our favourite club. Our friends were already waiting for both of us. I don't have many friends. When I shifted to New York, I was bullied here so I used to hangout with Kabir and his friends. In college, I made friends but that too didn't last long. So his friends are my friends also and I'm comfortable with them.

We meet our friends, Adrian, Rachel, Ali and Kavya. I am the youngest in the group so they treat me like a child. But due to busy schedule we couldn't meet each other that often. We have met after a long time. We all catch up. We had our drinks and food. My alcohol tolerance is low, 3 drinks is the limit for me. I don't know the number of the drink which I have holded in my hand and I can feel myself getting high.

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