Tapping my foot vigorously I waited for Dakshant to visit me. Kainat is like a little sister to me, I do not want her to go on wrong direction at a very young age. She just crossed 18 . Dakshant walked in holding his bag with eyes showing fear. Closing my chamber door behind him I turned around and held his collar pushing him against the wall.

" Sir! S..ss..sir! Please!." He pleaded. Controlling my anger I released him but held his elbow in my hand.

" You are young. You have many goals to achieve. Much more phases of life to see. There will be a part of your life which will be extremely hard to live. When you overcome such situations then you are eligible to see Kainat the way only you are allowed to look at her. Till then make sure you both stand for eachother by supporting in every phase of your life." I spoke looking directly into his eyes.  His scared head nodded with saying a word.

"Do not touch her. Show her unnecessary pleasures which might distract her . Stay in your limits.  I am watching you. Get out now. " I spoke sternly. Without a word he ran closing my door with a bang.

What a lady he is!

Sitting at my table I raked my hands through my hair. It is so frustrating to sit here, look at Naina . My home feels like torture to me after her return. I can't call her nor ask kainat about her nor visit her house stating some reason. Our conversation ended that day with her drunk texts.  Her parents stopped bothering me since their child came back.  I could see Naina freely going out wearing casuals, talking with cctv cameras of our building. Never once she came to meet me. 

Maybe me I expecting more??

Kainat on the other hand often visited my place to study as she hates her mom pestering her for marriage. I never understand,  it's just a part of our life why do parents need to stress so much? Our generation is different. No matter how old or young we get every individual has certain pattern of thinking,  they need time to analyze and understand.  We cannot get married like our parents did and then understand how the other person is. 

" You are staring at that paper . Scared that you might die with the words return by students." Kainat commented laughing loudly. Breaking my eye contact with non living thing I looked at her. She is just crossed 19 , young , stupid, indecisive,  jokes at times where she shouldn't,  doesn't understand what is going on in her life , fucking always  hungry for food yet she got into relationship with most handsome, famous for notorious pranks,  intelligent and hard working person. What did she see in him? How did Kainat recognize him as a person fit for her life?

" What happened?." She questioned tapping my hand.

" Just thinking what a clown you are yet stable with that boy . The person you are now doesn't match with the specimen i see with Dakshant." I said chuckling at her.

" Stop it! He's nice and lucky to get me." She shouted throwing her pencil.

" okkkkk..." I dragged it smiling at her foolishness. Someday everything will make sense to her and me. Just like how Kainat found 'The One' for her, I found mine too but I don't think she will ever try to search or consider finding me.

" Rishabh,  my mom she is going to get someone meet-." Kainat started and my temper raised.

" Are you fucking serious? Naina just came back. Her divorce is not finalized. That bastard still did not come back to India to serve his sentence or whatever court decides and here your parents are thinking of getting her married again?." I shouted

" Done? Don't shout on me . " She spoke calmly. Getting up from my chair I walked into my kitchen to drink water , controlling my anger I walked back to her.

" My mom is arranging a match for YOU as a favor . She is thinking since you don't have parents or proper family to search for you , she wants to take that role and make your life happy . A girl around 7 pm today will visit your house.  My mom is going to make an excuse asking you to meet them at 7 to discuss about divorce. " Kainat spoke in one go.

What is wrong with her family!

How come these sisters are so different!

" Can you please go to your home ?." I asked her out of frustration.

" That's a first. You never asked me to leave. Not this way for sure." She commented.

" Look Kainat. Leave me alone. I an not interested in anything right now." I said walking away from her. She got up slowly collecting her study materials without a word she left my home. I was fine before wedging myself in this family,  my crush or love or obsession with Naina was from far . No one asked or wanted me to do anything for them. I helped if I thought its necessary,  tried to cater their needs when they are in distress, out of humanity and love i have for Naina I helped her out of this critical situation. What makes someone think they need to do favor? Can't her mom just accept my help? Why does she like to throw me under bus ?

My door got opened and my body jerked towards it.  I saw Naina standing there wearing transparent light green kurta through which i can see her back full length sleeveless kurta paired with white pants. She watched me carefully while walking inside my house.  Locking my door, Naina took hesitant steps looking everywhere except me. I knew she came here bearing some news which I won't like at all. My accusing eyes made her stop few feet away from me. Raising my eyebrow I silently questioned her unannounced  presence here.

" I..I wanted to see you." She spoke after weeks.

" And?." I questioned moving towards her.

" I saw you. " She replied innocently tilting her head .

" Ok." I replied composing myself.

She was still nervous looking at Her feet.

" I suppose Kainat told you about what mom planned for you. " She started the conversation.

" I suppose your family is good at surprising others." I added making her look at me wide eyed. She knew what I meant . I wanted to address her drunk text for a long time but she never gave me a chance.

" I am sorry I couldn't come there to get you home personally . I hope your travel was comfortable. " I stated sitting on my chair. Following my action she took her seat across me.

" It went well. Your friend was considerate with me. He made sure I was safe ." Naina spoke adjusting her hair. This small gestures of her makes me smile. Something so delicate and simple action causes a wave of happiness in me while my mind keeps on saying look how cute this girl is and can be!

" Good." I replied to which she just looked at me.

" I am thankful to you.  Kainat told me how you handled my mom. I am sure you will be able to handle her surprise too." She said smiling a bit.

" So tell me Naina, do you want me handle your mom's surprise well or just let it be?" I questioned bending a bit towards her.

" How does it matter? It's your life and decision. " She replied.

" So you mean to say , after so many months you came to see me , talk with me without any kind of intentions? If your mom hadn't arranged any match , tell me when did you plan to come see or talk with me Naina?." I asked her with a serious tone.

She just stared at me probably having hundred different conversations in her head. Just then her mom walked in laughing loudly followed by her dad.

" Oh beta! Like Naina told you we wanted to discuss something about divorce proceedings but then one of my friends girl came to meet you.  She's also a teacher in school. Here see, Shweta! Come up!." Her mom shouted loudly standing at threshold of my house. 

So she came here with a message.

" Thank you for properly conveying the message Naina. I will take it from here. I think you are not needed anymore." I spoke in low tone getting up from my seat. For a moment I wanted to tell her mom it's ok I will marry that Shweta coz her child simply doesn't care about me or she went through so much trauma that she just thinks of me as a friend. Maybe I am just a friend to her. To hell with Naina's feelings about me. I supported her that doesn't mean she should understand my love for her .

The love which I did not care to express in past few years why should I except she understands it now since she is getting divorce. Foolish of me to get played by my own feelings.

" I do not want you to accept her."

That's all Naina said before silently walking out of my home.  I stood rooted in my place looking at her retreating back. She clearly instructed me to reject her. But why? Is Shweta a bad person? Or Naina doesn't want see me with someone else?

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