Something was wrong, I could feel it. I woke up a bit late today-

bit late = 10:30 a.m.

And no one bothered to wake me up. I generally do not wake up this late but I was working late yesterday and then I wasn't sleepy. I kept on thinking about my and Siddharth's conversation, Kiara and my talk from the airplane and other things.

Or people? No, I was not thinking about anyone else.

I got ready in ten minutes and quickly ran downstairs to find everyone. Do they not remember me anymore?

As I reached the end of the stairwell, I was shocked to see a deadly silence around. It was not 'deadly' but deadly for a house with an upcoming wedding.

The decorations were left halfway and there was no one seen completing them. The kids who were just running around, having fun were seated in silence as a result of their mother's glares.

And of course, smart people know not to ignore the 'glare'.

I went to the kitchen only to see Tanya Bhabhi and Priyanka.

Tanya Bhabhi is the wife of my elder cousin brother- Rishabh and Priyanka- she's one of the wedding planners.

"Hi?" I mumbled not sure what to say.

"Oh hi, Good Morning Varun!" Bhabhi chirped. I swear, I have never seen her angry, sad or annoyed.

"Hi!" Priyanka wished and I smiled, acknowledging her. Something was wrong, it was written on Priyanka's face.

"What has happened!?" I asked, my heart beating loudly.

I needed to hear something but didn't want to hear it, at the same time. It was a foreign feeling, especially since I have waited for someone specific to say something.

"Siddharth and Kiara had this kind of fight due to which the wedding is almost cancelled, Varun. I figured you had slept late in the night, that's why I didn't wake you up and asked others to do the same." Tanya Bhabhi replied and I was dumbstruck.

But....what could have happened?

I exited the kitchen after thanking Bhabhi and immediately dialled Kiara.

one ring.
two rings..
three rings...

Why isn't she picking up!?
I declined the call and ran up to my room and took the keys of my scooty.

I quickly peeled in all the rooms, to make sure that the couple isn't here, at home, just away from everyone.

No, they are not home.

Where could they be?
Their place. Yes, that's where they probably want to be away from the outer chaos.

I quickly kick started my activa. It is old now, real old. Kids would call it 'ancient'.

I would kind of agree, I got it when I was 16- yeah, I grew up when sixteen year olds would get their two wheeler license.
My dad had gifted it to me.

And I had vowed to never part ways with it. But I did, eventually.

I navigated through the busy streets of 56 dukaan and Sarafa.
In five minutes, I reached 'their' place.
Not one soul was in sight.

Where would they be? Please, someone tell me that they haven't reached home. Please!

I shouldn't have acted impulsively.
S H I T!
I should've waited for at least fifteen minutes.
Shit!

ding

I opened the text. Um okay what? Shraddha?

"Where are you!?"

What do I say..?

"I was searching for Siddharth and Kiara?"
I typed quickly, replying her.

"🤦🏻‍♀️"

"What happened? 🥲"

"Come home fast! Idiot!"

I could visualise her annoyed face and face palming in front of my eyes. I somehow forgot how much fun it is to annoy her!

I somehow forgot how much fun it was with her. I forgot how it was with her. I forgot why I fell for her.

correction: I CHOSE to forgot her.

And moments like these make me wonder if my proposal was worth it.
Was it worth it?
Was it worth losing her?

♠️

Chacha-Chachi had explained me the current situation. And yes, both of them had reached when I left.

Currently, it was just me and Kiara, sitting on the roof staring at the sky.
Honestly, we were staring at it as if we were eagerly waiting for the clouds to pour.

"Why do I have the tendency to screw up every single time?" She whispered in a softly but anger, pain were conveyed accurately from her voice.

"You didn't. The situation's screwed up. Blaming others or yourself won't change it, Kiara." I replied.

"Is this worth it? Losing Siddharth because of some stupid job?" She muttered and I felt my heart beating fast.

Is it worth it?

"Following your dreams and wanting them to become true is always worth it." I replied, trying my level best to sound confident and sure.

"I don't want to lose him." She mumbled like a small child, resting her head on my shoulder.

"You won't. You both love each truly. Your love is pure, Kia. You both won't lose each other, ever."

A few tears fell from her eyes but I didn't wipe them. The raindrops did. They flew away with teardrops. None of them stopped.

They kept coming and the two of us kept getting wet.
But we were too busy pondering on a question to get affected.

Are some things worth it?

Please do not think that Siddharth and Kiara are reacting a bit irrationally or anything. People react to situations on the basis of what all they have experienced.

The beauty of platonic bonds! Ahh!
Varun and Kiara make my favourite pair of friends amongst all the characters I have written till now!
Also,Varun might be the male version of me, I always love exploring his past and his thoughts about it.
Also, there's so much drama happening between the two 'ships' or 'couples'
Also we're rushing towards the end of this book, so I am kinda sad.
Anyways, do lemme know how the chapter was!
And sorry for the many Also(s) in this author's note!

Have a great day ahead!
Lots of love✨