❝  Feelings find their way out not when we want them to but when we needed them to.

Emotions are unpredictable, but the certainty we may find in them hold us in peice.

The most weirdest of all is Jealousy.
It may bring out either the good or bad in someone...
Depends what you choose!❞

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KUSH'S POV

" Man! You are head over heels for her. Meera really has to be so amazing." Olivia said as she cradled her little one to sleep.

She was about two and a half years elder to me, but was an amazing friend. She was happily married with David and lived in California. I spoke to David and he burst out into laughs when I told him that Olivia was gonna be my date. Sort of an actor.

She's a terrible actor and moreover a terrible girlfriend. Hence I married her soon, he said. It lightened my mood.

I called in a favour with Joe and Paul to babysit Drake for the night. They were more than happy to help. But, then it was a favour after all.

" Kush? You really sure about this? What if she doesn't get jealous?" She asked.

I didn't have an answer but nevertheless I was gonna try my level best.

" Don't worry... I'll try hard to make her notice you." She winked and we headed to the same restaurant as Meera and Alan.

P. S : Tara told me about the Italian Restaurant they were going to.

When the time comes, you may get a good team of wingmen.

Olivia dressed beautifully and I'm always handsome so we good genuinely good together.

" No wonder David loves you so much." I said.

" I had a hard time courting him." We laughed, recalling how they got married story.

" Kush?" I heard that familiar voice. My heart jumped.

She had noticed us as our laughs were in controllably loud, honestly they weren't fake. We were enjoying ourselves and just then Meera came along with Alan.

She was in a short white dress. She looked beautiful with her hair down. Most of the time it's tied up.
Why did she look so good today? Perhaps she thought of it as a date.

Olivia gave me a kick down the table and I came to my senses.

" Wow. What a coincidence?" I faked. I can be a terrible actor as well. I don't take my father.

" You are?" Meera asked looking at Olivia.

" Meet Olivia. She's a close friend."

" Girlfriend?" Alan interrupted.

No doubt I hate him.

" Nah! Close friend... Actually childhood besties..." I said. Olivia looked at me with a smile.

I'm glad I didn't lie about our relationship at least. Everything can't be tainted.

" She's Meera and he's Alan. We worked on a event together. " I introduced them and they exchanged friendly greets.

Luckily, they sat a table away from us. Olivia began her charm. She caressed my face and hair every now and then and our talks were surely what I missed. I was indeed having a great time.
Occasionally, I glanced at Meera, Alan was entertaining her well and disappointed filled me. My plan wasn't working.

" It's not working Olivia." I said dejected.

" Nevermind, I'm happy we are having dinner together. Next time I hope to catch up with David too." Before I could realize she leaned closer and planted a small kiss on my cheek. I was surprised.

" She's been looking at us since inception, Kush. Don't spoil it." She whispered while she kissed me again on another cheek
I quickly kissed her back.

" She looks restless now." I felt good on hearing that.

We were almost done with our dinner. We waited out in the lawn. Olivia was holding my hand when Meera and Alan joined us.

" You had a good time, I suppose?" Alan asked.

" Yeah. Actually it was amazing. I have known Kush for a very long time and it's so good to be with him finally. He's such a sweetheart that he can lift up your mood anytime. Even if it isn't fouled. " Olivia said, laughing.

Meera looked at me but I don't know why I was having a feeling that I had made her jealous tonight.

" What about you? " He asked.

" Same here. It was great. " Alan replied.

" Excuse me..." Alan said as his cell rang.

So did mine. It was Joe.

" What?" I paused.

" For you..." I handed the cell to Olivia. Joe said Drake wanted to talk to his Mumma.

So it was Meera and me all by myself.

" You never told me about her." She said.

" You never asked me about my life." I replied. That wasn't a good answer.

" Meera, can we go now? I have some work." Alan returned before we could talk more.

" Huh? Sure..." She looked me.

" Meera, Alan... Please stay. Let's have a dessert together. " Olivia came to my side and put her arms round my waist.

Meera saw that.

" Thanks. But I have some urgent things to do. Meera, What about you?"

" I can stay... "She said quickly.

Olivia looked at me and grinned.

" We can drop you. " Olivia said.

Alan said goodbye, kissed Meera on her cheeks and left. I felt angered built up in my body as he kissed her.

" Mumma.... Dadda.... " A little munchkin came running.

We turned around.

" Hey! Drake..." Olivia picked him up. Joe and Paul ran towards us.

" Mumma... Dadda..." He said again, pulling me.

" Kush... He's your son... You... How can you not tell us? "? Paul punched me in my stomach.

" What? No..."

" You made us babysit your boy... " It was Joe.

" Kush? How can you hide from them?" Olivia laughed loudly.

I looked at Meera. She was so confused.

" Mumma... Ice... Ice... Ku..." Drake pulled me again.

" Yes... Sweetie..." She cooed.

" Kush? You are married? " It was Meera now.

" What? NO! " I jumped.

" Olivia..." I shouted.

She was still laughing.

" Kush! Relax. I don't even want you as the father of my baby. Let's have some Ice cream... " We walked towards the parlour.

" Kush's isn't married neither is Drake his son. Drake recently learnt to speak Mumma and Dadda. He speaks both words together only. Hence the misunderstanding. "

" Ohh... " Meera sighed.

" These two know everything yet..." I said pointing to my friends.

" He calls Kush as Ku..." Olivia said as I caressed Drake.

Meera smiled genuinely after a long time. I was happy that a part of the plan was working.

" How did you land here? " I asked.

" We thought of taking Drake on a ride. He was on the verge of crying so I called you. Luckily, Paul saw you around the corner and here we are." Joe explained.

We nodded. We had Ice cream and Meera enjoyed Drake's company.

" Kush! Why don't you drop Meera? Paul and Joe can take me to the hotel. David must be waiting for us. " I nodded.

" And BTW Drake seems to be loving them. " Meera said caressing Drake.

Finally, they all left. Meera and I were alone, walking slowly towards the car, waiting for someone to speak first.

" So... "

" So... " We said together and then stopped again.

" So... You and Olivia looked extremely close."

" You thought she was my girlfriend?" I smirked.

" Why would I think that?" She didn't look at me.

" Would it matter if she was?" I asked as we stopped near my car.

" You don't get cosy and kiss to a married friend of yours, do you? " She said in a whisper that I heard.

" And one doesn't go on a dinner date to return a academic favour and laugh at all the petty jokes. " I replied.

We were not smiling. We both meant what we said.
She looked at me without saying anything.

" Perhaps... One can. " I said.

" Yes! Most definitely one can. " I replied.

We didn't speak the entire ride. It's kinda unusual for us to not talk.

She got down when we reached her apartment.

" Meera... " I stopped her and pulled her towards me. Her lips were deceiving me and I wanted to taste them. Her eyes glistening because of the moonlight.

" Hmmm..." She pressed her lips together.

I swooped down and kissed her. I couldn't control my urge. She looked gorgeous and she did made me feel jealous even if I didn't.

She was stupefied but I didn't let her go. I wrapped her in my arms and kissed her cheek and then going back to her lips. She gave in. Her hands snaked through my neck as her fingers explored my hair. A moan escaped her through her throat.

" Meera... I-I love you..." I confessed after we caught up some breath, our foreheads were touching. She looked in my eyes.

" I really do..." I said again.

She loosen her hold around me.

" Kush... I..." She paused.

I waited patiently.

" I don't know what to say. " I was dejected but I totally understand her.

" It's alright. I know it's weird hearing from a person like me. But, believe me even I never thought that I'd be saying this. Meera, Please take your time. I'll wait for you. Sleep well. " Saying so I gently kissed her cheeks and left.

I had to give her all the time she needs to get over her past. I know she likes my company and eventually things will fall in place. Amongst all this, I also need to tell her the truth.

Rest assured I felt at peace. It felt that a huge boulder was lifted off my chest. Tonight, I would sleep well.

It maybe a hasty confession but it wasn't governed by the tinch of jealousy I felt.

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MEERA'S POV

I stood until I could see no more of Kush or his car. He just vanished in thin air after confessing. I don't know what to do now. I don't know what to reply.

Why did he confess? Was it because I met Alan?

He has given me time to think but little does he know that I couldn't give him what he wants. I just can't. I don't wanna take away his happy and jolly life. He must know that he's well off without me.

But, then did I kiss him? Why was I feeling uneasy when Olivia kissed him?

Aarghhhh.... It's so frustrating.

Did he made me jealous?

How can I kiss him?

It's getting so difficult now. I don't wanna fall in love. It can be like a fairy tale or else it could be the worst nightmare ever.

But I do like him atleast, do I?

" Mee.. Mee... What are doing there alone?" I couldn't answer my question as Tara came running towards me to pull me out of my thoughts as well as off the deserted road.

" It's getting freezing here. What are you thinking? Was it Kush who left sometime ago? I think I saw his car. "

I nodded as we entered our apartment. Suddenly, it felt so cold. I wanted to rush out of the room.

I wanted Kush to come back and kiss me again. It felt good and warm.

I felt like crying. I can't be so vulnerable just because of a kiss. And it's not our first anyways but I don't know why it felt so different tonight. It felt as if he meant everything he said.

" MEERA? What the heck is wrong with you?" Tara asked.

" Why are standing like a statue since we entered?"

Suddenly tears swelled in my eyes. I began crying.

" Hey! Sweetie... Does it have something to do with Kush? Did he wrong you? " She hugged and trust me I needed it.

I wish to tell her that Kush didn't wrong me, actually he was the most right thing that happened to me in years. And now I was scared that I would lose him and also the friendship.

" No... I'm fine. " I sobbed.

" Meera... Let's sit." We sat down and she handed me a glass of water.

" I know you have a past that's troubling you since long." She knows.

" Of course, I know. I'm your roommate after all. There are nights when you are talking in your sleep. But, lately you look happy. You look good. I guess Kush is the reason behind it. I don't wanna push you to talk more. But I want you to understand your own happiness. Let bygones be bygones. If Kush is that person with whom you shared your secrets without a flinch then I think it's time you face yourself... "

" Tara..."

" I don't wanna hear anything. I just want you to smile the way you have been since the last few months. " I hugged her tight.

I went for a shower and the things she said were revolving around me. I didn't tell her many things that I told Kush.

Honestly, I don't know why in first place I told him.

The first day we met and that then all the times we kept on meeting again and again until we kissed. The first we shared, it was special. He made me feel special but I don't know why I was still trapped in my cacoon. It's been long since I called Mom and Dad. Its only be some texts.

After shower, I laid down on the bed. Tara was already asleep. I checked my cell phone, there wasn't any missed call or a message. Was I expecting someone?

Just then Alan texted me. He apologized that he couldn't stay back. I replied that it was alright.

He seemed a good guy and I know he was trying to get something going on between the two of us, but alas I didn't find any connection.

Later, I let sleep encase me. It was a dreamless night.

🌟🌟🌟

" Have you seen Kush?" I asked the gang.

I haven't seen him since four days. There is no message or any call from his end. Why did he vanish? Wasn't he sure of his love for me or did he regret confessing?

I was busy with the preparation of my finals yet my mind wasn't at peace so finally I came to the usual place where the gang hangs out.

" Hi! Meera. Didn't he tell you that he was gonna be extremely busy with organising the promotional events of some movies." Paul said.

I shook my head in negation.

" Perhaps, he knew you must be busy. He's at the kids park today." Joe said.

Great! Everyone knew his whereabouts expect for me.

" Thank you... " I turned to walk away from them.

" Meera... We exist. What happened? You are only worried about Kush. Is something wrong? " It was Jenny.

I couldn't make out whether she was teasing me or not.

" Nothing's wrong. Gotta go..." I hurried away.

GOSH! What's wrong with me? I feel so lost. I want to see Kush now and I need him to get out of my mind. He can't keep pestering me when he's not around.

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Hey Guys!

A late update but an important one.

Kush and Meera have had a realisation in their own way.

Each one took their sweet time.

Next Chapter: Soon

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