Arjun

They stopped the discussion when my phone rang.

It's from my parents. I talk to them daily unlike Surya who hasn't called them once since we arrived here.

I answered the call and went to refresh. I should help Surya to find his love and so that this camp will be eventful.

I should talk to Anu, if she know Nishi. After all, she and Surya were classmates. But she hates love. Whatever, with that reason, I can get to know more about her too.

Again I am thinking about her in a more than friends way. I don't want to explore it more. What if they are more than infatuation?

Rumi

Anu and I came to the canteen nearby for breakfast. The villagers said no restaurant can beat the taste of Sambar Vada from this canteen. So, we are here to taste and relish it. It's mostly me who is interested. I am foodie. Food is my salvation. Eating helps when I'm anxious or sad. That's how I became an ardent lover of food. But I have to do lots of jogging and exercises, not to became obese. Health and weight won't come into my mind, when I am eating. I wish I can taste all the cuisines in the world.

My monologue was disturbed by the aroma that sensitising my nostrils. Wow this looks droolworthy. 

My chesrishment was disturbed by Anu clearing her throat.

"What?"

"What what? Stop the speech you are preparing about this item in your brain and start eating before it turns cold. 'Eat when it's time'. Your quote."  Anu spewed.

"OK darling." I mocked her. By the way, I have to say this, she hates the endearments like darling, baby, honey. She thinks they are cheesy and creepy. Oh God!  Save this poor unromantic soul.

She is my best friend. When she asked me to accompany her for a camp, I couldn't say no. So I bet with her but lost. Since, we are in holidays, I had to agree with her.

To my surprise, there is my crush "Arjun". I felt very happy. At least this time, I should propose his. It's a sign already. I want to utilize this time for taking another step in my relationship with Arjun. Even during our graduation, we used to hangout a lot. Daily, Arjun will call me for a stroll or other. He always gives me importance. I want this feeling through out my life. I want him to be in my life forever. I discussed this issue with Anu. She remained silent. I know she was not interested in this topic may be because of her past experience. But she said,

"You will deserve what genuinely belongs to you".

I like this kind of attitude of her. She accepts me as I am. She never judged me even when I am completely opposite to her. Her philosophy, as it is in her words,

'When we really love someone, the most important thing that we should give them was freedom,  freedom to express themselves, freedom to choose their dreams, freedom face the consequences, freedom to offer, freedom to suffer, but we should be there with like an invisible to thread of a kight to allow it to fly and at the same time support them to fly"

Oneday, we went to a local hotel during our camp. While, we are walking by, mistakenly, I admitted that I liked him. Immediately, I watched out my words and corrected that I like both Arjun and Anu. Though I want to say it was true but I cannot express because our friendship may destroy. It is the problem with the loving bestfriend, either we cannot express our love or we cannot live without them. I asked Anu to convey my love on behalf of me, but she denied and said,

Destiny will decide every thing but helps those who tried for their wish.

Her theory was nice but, I cannot help myself. Because I can't accept his rejection. So I requested her again and again to ask him about his feelings for me.. Finally, she accepted. But she asked me to promise that I shouldn't get upset and sad if the result is negative. I promised her though I didn't mean it completely.

Today I can get to know what Arjun is feeling for me. I am feeling euphoria one side and anxiety on another side. I am going to eat a tub of ice cream.

Evening

We all five, Arjun, Surya, Kittu, Anu and I joined for a walk. I am all nervous. Anu was silent till Kittu and Surya went in another direction saying they some work.

We continued our walk. Suddenly Anu stopped Arjun and taken me away from them and asked me whether I was confident about my love.

I said "Yes".

She asked, "Promise me that whatever may be the result, you must stay happy."

I don't know what will happen afterwards, but I agreed. Because, even if he deny me she will be on my side to support me.

She asked me to return to the room and went to Arjun.

Arjun

Today I must search for that Nishi, so that I will surprise my brother.

In the evening, as usual we are going for a walk. Kittu and Surya left after some time saying they have some work. Surya didn't look into my eyes while saying that. I doubted, may be it is something related to Nishi. I should ask Kittu about it later.

After sometime Anu stopped even me and both girls moved to some distance and discussed something. Later, Rumi went away. I couldn't understand what's happening. Then Anu came to me.

I am feeling so much nervous because this is the first time we are discussing alone and I even don't even know what she want to convey me.

She said, "If you don't mind, I have something to ask you" and then looked at me may be for my approval.

She is looking so innocent and was tensed very much.

I nodded my head in response.

"What is your opinion about love?" she asked.

I was stunned with her question. I recovered immediately and said poetically.

"Love is a feeling which brings spring to the deserted heart."

She turned her head to me with such speed that her head might come out from her neck.

"Okay, I copied that line from somewhere."

She had given me a weird look and said,

"Be serious, I have to ask you something".

This time my heart was bombarding. Was she proposing me or what ?!!!!

"Do you love anyone?" this time she said it not beating around the bushes.

"No." I replied quickly, "I just have some feelings for someone."

"Is is Rami that you have feelings for?"

"What?  No." I exclaimed. "Why everyone thinks that we are more than friends!?"

"May be because you are giving false hopes?" she asked with a raised eyebrow.

"What do you mean?"

"Yeah. Rumi is seemed to be in love with you, from so many days back. She was serious about it, in my opinion. I mean she talks about you a lot. Now that you mentioned that you don't love her, make it clear in your behavior. I didn't mean to offend you in any way. It's just I hate it when my friends suffer heart break at the end, when we can avoid it. So, think about it once and give me reply. I don't know what your true feelings about her but don't commit any mistake in taking decision because a decision for love will decide your rest of life." she stated and looking at me for my reaction.

She continued, "Don't make it obvious that I told you about her feelings and your rejection. I might be misreading the whole thing. But having things clear, won't hurt, right?"

I was astonished with her mini speech about love and Rumi's feelings. But I know what my heart really wants.

To be continued.

Want to know what happened next.....wait for my next update.

Next update will be on Monday.