Chapter 30

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Author's POV

It's been a week since they celebrated Priya and Darshini's birthday and now things took a turn in their lives, well not in a negative way yet not in a positive way either as all that grew between them was a thick wall of awkwardness and also unknown feelings continuously kept on knocking at their hearts.

After that incident, they both could hardly talk to each other despite having so much of talks. Also now Rudra and Diya moved to a rented apartment after their marriage registration and again Neil and Tiasha were living together there.

"Tiasha" Manisha spoke up as both walked along the walkway of the complex, passing through the pool side.

"Tiasha just you both stop thinking about it now. What happened it happened. Just let it go" Manisha shrugged as Tiasha looked at her and was lost in her thoughts.

As soon as realisation hit them, Tiasha and Neil immediate stepped back and within seconds they repelled like the two same poles of the magnet and looked at anything but each other while everyone looked at them, shocked and surprised.

"Did I just kiss him???" Tiasha thought as she mentally facepalmed and was already drowning in a pool of embarrassment.

"Did I just kiss her???" Neil thought as he still couldn't grasp of the situation that took place.

"Okay the kiss didn't even last for 2 seconds so that's not a kiss" Tiasha tried to let it go and make her mind cool.

"Okay this happened accidentally so it's just nothing Neil. But still what did she think???" He thought as both their minds kept clustering with various thoughts and even without uttering a single word both just left the place and returned back to their apartment.

"Tiasha, Tiasha, Tiasha" Manisha shook her by her shoulders, breaking her trance as she looked at her.

"Mani just leave that topic now. Anyways, let's go and have some coffee. We have been walking since long. It's almost evening now" Tiasha gave a tight-lipped smile.

"Exactly that's what I am saying leave it now you both. Moreover madam, he is your husband and you are his wife. But I am happy for one thing" Manisha chuckled as both took the elevator and stepped into it.

Pressing the floor number, Manisha leaned against the metal wall on one side while Tiasha stood at the other side looking at her, curiously.

"What's that now???" Tiasha narrowed her eyebrows.

"You both are so close to each other now. Indeed for Neil it's really a big thing. He also is opening up to you. It's good to see" Manisha beamed with happiness as they step out of the elevator and walked towards Tiasha and Neil's flat.

"Well come inside Manisha" Tiasha gave a smile as Manisha walked forward while she was lost in her thoughts.

"Only if you know Mani how awkward it is now for us" she grimaced, thinking and shrugging off the thoughts went towards the kitchen and returned with two cups of coffee.

"Mani, your coffee" she forwarded the mug as Manisha took it with a smile.

"So how's life going??? I heard aunty and uncle are coming too???" she asked as Tiasha nodded.

"Well it's Siddhi Di's baby shower after four days and maa and papa and even daadi and bua and her family everyone are coming on Thursday"

"Ohh I see. Ahhh girl, you will return back to Mumbai then. We will miss you" Manisha pouted as Tiasha looked at in a awe and side hugged her.

"Mani that I am going back to Mumbai doesn't mean we will loose touch love"

"Hey love haa??? Well your husband would kill me and I am not going to die so soon" Manisha faked a fear as Tiasha chuckled.

"Oh please shut up Mani. It's not like that" she huffed while Manisha scoffed.

"Tell this to someone else" she then looked at her and held Tiasha's hand in hers, "Tiasha, I know we all just tease you all and that's all a joke and funny part. Yet on a serious note believe me, believe me Tia that guy is slowly slowly, with baby steps coming out of his shell. Well that's only and only because of you. Also he is falling for you too"

"Manisha I don't owe any credits. I believe he himself is trying so it's possible. Else no one can force anyone to do anything. Also talking about falling for me, I don't know"

"But still it's also after your entry in his life. Else the man who was always used to be in himself only, now see is so free with everyone. Maybe everyone is right Tia, maybe you are right. He is not heartless, it's just he stopped using his heart. He doesn't believe in love because he never experienced it. Tiasha you both found gems in life and I know, I know maybe you all will face many awkward moments, tough phase in life, happiness, sadness, smiles and tears and everything, yet only one thing I will ask you, no matter what, don't leave her Tiasha, just don't leave her" a lone tear escaped Manisha's eyes as Tiasha too looked at her emotionally.

His friends were indeed his family

"I wish I could stay Manisha but maybe our destinies are tied together only for a year" she thought breathing air as she held back her tears.

"You say right Tia that only the one who looses his loved ones knows what it feels to leave all alone, I know that's the reason maybe Neil can understand you so much. Tiasha with only one request I have to you. He was always left alone dear and maybe that's why he accepted that loneliness only. Well that's what I only heard about him but I don't know anything else, yet I can tell you he also lost someone in life whom he loved like anything. She.......she was the one who also brought a little happiness in his life but I tell you Tiasha, you are the one for whom he knows what's life is. Priyadarshini taught him what love feels like and is when he will fall in love but you are the one who is making him feel the same" Manisha said while long ago, Tiasha was already lost in her thoughts when she heard he lost someone in his life.

Hearing that, several thoughts clustered in her mind, tying a complex knot and she was completely oblivious of the surroundings.

"He lost someone in his life. Who's she???" a lone tear escaped her eyes unknowingly and for a moment her heart suddenly felt heavy when she felt a hand on her shoulder.

"Tiasha" she looked up as her eyes met with the similar pair of jet black eyes as she looked at Neil who was looking at her, confused.
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Neil's POV

After that day, suddenly there was an abrupt change of behaviour developed between me and Tiasha as we both never talked like we did before.

Though we never talked so much also yet we never acted as so awkwardly also

After finishing the work for the day, I quickly wrapped my work and headed back home and after ringing the calling bell, I walked in as Asha maasi opened the door when I found Manisha and Tiasha busy talking among themselves.

"Welcome back bachha. Hope you had a great day" Asha maasi asked with a smile as I nodded.

"Yes maasi. Hope your day was great too"

"Well my was great too, as always. By the way, my work is done so I am taking an early leave today please!!!???"

"It's ok maasi, surely you can. You don't have to say please. Have a safe journey"

"Thank you Neil beta" she caressed my face and passing a smile left the place while I closed the door, locking it.

Keeping the shoes on the shoerack, I walked towards them and was about to greet Manisha when I stopped in between as I heard her conversation.

"She was the one who also brought a little happiness in his life but I tell you Tiasha, you are the one for whom he knows what's life is. Priyadarshini taught him what love is but you are the one who is making him feel the same" Manisha sobbed while I looked at her surprised while Tiasha seemed to be lost in her thoughts.

Shit, damn it what's Mani is even saying???

Priyadarshini's name in their conversation???

Tiasha heard that???

"Tiasha you know Priya----"

"----Mani" I called her as she immediately snapped around, looking at me while realisation hit her as she immediately turned around looking at Tiasha, who was lost in her thoughts.

"Neil, when did you come??? I am sorry I----"

"----It's fine Mani. I don't think she heard. Wait" I walked towards Tiasha who was definitely lost in her dreamland as I saw a lone tear rolling down her cheeks.

She's crying???

Why???

Okay, I hate tears in her eyes

"Tiasha" I called her, confused, as she immediately looked at me, with her eyes glistening with tears.

She kept looking at me blankly for few seconds as I and Manisha exchanged glances who also gave me an apologetic smile while I just shook my head, passing her a smile.

I turned around and looked at Tiasha and before I could speak anything further her phone rang as she excused herself and ran into the room , attending the call.

"Neil I am sorry" Manisha gave a guilty look as I held her by her shoulders.

"Don't be sorry Mani. By the way what did you say to her??? And Priyadarshini's name???"

"Neil I know after that kiss you are again being back to square one. That introvert, shy and the man of limited and few words"

"Mani please not that kiss again. You guys already created a fuss about it that even Karan bhaiyya got to know. Moreover, it was an accident"

"Whatever be it Neil, accidental or not. It was a kiss. Anyways leave that. I was just telling that how you both are so perfect for each other" she said as I huffed as looked away and took a step away from her.

"Not just start that again" I ran fingers through my hair, ruffling it as she let out a humorlesss chuckle.

"Stop running away now Neil. Stop running away now atleast. Neil see it's between you both husband and wife and as an outsider, I have no right to say anything. Moreover I don't want to say anything only. Yet one request, as your friend, as your well wisher I want to make. Don't be the old Neil please and also we don't like this Neilasha also. Neil Priyadarshini's accident----"

"----It was not an accident Mani. I don't believe it to be an accident. She was murdered. She was murdered and I couldn't do anything but see my friend loosing her life in front of me"

"But Neil we don't have any proof. Moreover why will anyone murder her???It was an accident" she said while I kept listening to her without uttering a single word as I knew they were unaware of everything.

Well it's better if anyone doesn't involve into that matter also

Only if you knew Mani that day the words spoken by her

"Neil, Neil, Neil" she called me shaking my shoulder as my trance broke and as I looked at her she looked at me confused.

"What happened??? Where are you lost???" she asked as I shook my head.

"Not---nothing. Mani I guess let's leave this topic here and also that whatever happened in the NGO. The more we talk, the more awkward it would be"

"Well as you wish. Also yeah, one condition I have too. I want my friend to give a bright smile. Like this. Say cheeseeeeee" she grinned and pulled my cheeks while I groaned.

"Ahhh Manisha it hurts you stupid" I pulled her hands off as she laughed.

God knows why they love my cheeks so much and pulls it like it's some elastic toy to play with

"Hahaha, awwww my dear friend. You look so cute" she giggled as I sighed yet a small chuckle left my mouth.

"You are crazy Mani"

"Not more than you both. You both are really hopeless also. By the way, now I want this smile only"

"Achha fine"

"Hihihi. Anyways, now I have to leave. It's already 7:30 in the evening. Also yeah, I am happy that your parents are coming" she said as we walked towards the door as I guided her.

"Yeah they are coming" I said nonchalantly as she looked at me, frowning.

"Neil what you are doing is not right. It's your family Neil and they all love you so much. Moreover, sometimes what we see or hear might not be true also. Don't rely on that and act dumb Neil" I looked at her blankly as she patted my shoulder with a low smile.

"Anyways, good night buddy and yeah you both just talk to each other. Also I hope she didn't feel bad. Just talk it out. I promise she won't ever judge you like others. Tiasha is very different dear" she smiled as I looked at her.

Well indeed she is different yet I also know she deserves to remain happy and my life can be anything but happy

"Ok then, good night Neil" she wished as my trance broke and I looked at her.

"Good night Mani" I gave a smile as she walked out waving her hand, well then suddenly stood still on her tracks and turned around.

"Well one thing I forgot to tell" she whispered as a smirk played on her lips as I knew definitely she was again going to pull my leg.

"Be it an accidental incident only, Tiasha stole this National Crush's, well that was, is and will what every girls thik, first kiss" she winked, "Congratulations buddy"

"Mani you---"

"---Bye dude. Good night" she giggled and ran away before I could give her a reply while I could hear the entire passage echoed with her laughter as she ran through it.

"You evil devil I will not leave you. Stupid, idiot monkey" I said as she stuck her tongue out at me and got inside her flat which was just in the same floor as ours and closed the door.

Letting out a heavy breath, I also closed the door behind her and walked back towards the living room when her words echoed in my ears.

"Be it an accidental incident only, Tiasha stole this National Crush's, well that was, is and will what every girls thik, first kiss"

I walked towards our room and lost in my thoughts was about to enter the room when I felt a soft touch on my forehead as my trance broke and I looked around only to find Tiasha placing her palm as a barrier between my forehead and the wall.

"Well for your kind information let me tell you that you are mad and crazy enough, you don't have to hit your head somewhere to be one" she mocked as I looked at her confused.

"Excuse me???" I raised my eyebrows and narrowed my eyes as she withdrew her hand and looked at me.

"Well you were walking so lost in your thoughts that you were just about to hit your head with the wall. In case you forgot, the room is there" she looked at her side, chuckling while I glared at her.

"I know that"

"Yeah definitely. Well I guess you should have looked nice if you would have hit your head. No, I mean I heard that you get a bump like a potato or maybe you would have grown horns. After all devil and vampire looks good with horns"

"Tiasha now it's not fair"

"You would have looked great. A living devil. Though a cute one, you know" she said and burst out laughing as I glared at her while she didn't even notice my reaction and kept on laughing, looking at me.

Seeing a smile on her face and her laughter that echoed in the entire house somewhere made me feel happy as after almost a week we both literally had a proper conversation.

"Well now aren't you laughing a way too much???" I asked with a straight face as she looked at me.

"Awww why??? You felt bad for calling you a devil. Well my mouth, my laughter and my wish" she burst out laughing yet again pulling my cheeks when I held her wrists and pulled them back.

In a one go, I took a step forward covering the distance between us as she took a step back as I pinned her to the wall as her laughter gradually subdued while we kept looking at each other, unblinkingly.

Her amber eyes met those black eyes of mine as we were completely oblivious of the surroundings and my eyes kept scanning her face as I felt her breathing increased.

"Neil you are staring at me" she voiced out though it came as a mere whisper.

"My eyes, my wife and my wish" I stated nonchalantly as I looked at her who's eyes gradually grew wider like saucers as realisation hit me.

Okay what am I just saying???

Neil you are going crazy

"Neil???" she looked at me with a confused and questioning look.

"Huh? Well I mean--nothing" I blabbered and immediately took a step back and looked anywhere but her as I heard her let out a heavy breath.

"I am sorry" we both said in unison as our eyes met yet again.

"Also what happened that day" our voices came simultaneously as this time we chuckled.

Woww we are sharing telepathy nowadays

"Well you say" I looked at Tiasha as she shook her head.

"Well you tell it first"

"Tiasha no issues you say you were saying something"

"Even you were Neil. Come on now say"

"Tiasha you---"

"Neil I said you will say that means you will say. Come on speak up"

"Well cool down madam. You are telling me as if I have committed a crime and I ain't confessing it"

"Was that a joke???"

Was that a joke???

Well maybe

"Yeah it was. So???"

"I don't like jokes" she took a step ahead.

"I don't like you" I took a step ahead too.

"Me neither" she rolled her eyes.

"Huh liar" I scoffed while she was about to speak something when I heard her chuckling.

"Did you just really said those???" she asked amused.

"What???" I asked confused

"The joke one dialogue. It's just was like Kkht. Well you don't call yourself filmy. Liar" she looked away as I still looked at her confused.

"What's Kkht now???"

"Kuch kuch hota hai. Well come on, now don't tell me you didn't watch that movie. Well if not, then sorry you are definitely an alien for sure. You aren't someone from this planet" she said dramatically as I huffed.

"Such a Drama Queen you are. You know what you should really quit watching those clichè shows, movies and reading those novels"

"Oh hello Mr. dare you call my love a clichè. I will stab you" she glared at me as her nose turned red and turned round like a balloon.

"Love I see" I smirked as she glared more while I added, "So with what will you stab me??? A butter knife???" I asked and started giggling while she groaned and stomped her foot like a small kid.

"Ahhaaaa mumma. You are so bad Neil" she pouted as her cheeks turned round, folding her hands across her chest with her eyebrows narrowed in a frown.

"And you are so cute. Hahaha" I popped her cheeks like pricking a balloon as she looked at me surprised yet the frown was still on her face.

"Okay enough of drama. Stop this fake anger thing. Well anyways, I was just saying that also I think let bygones be bygones. What happened it happened Tiasha and we aren't kids anymore so keep holding onto something. Don't stress over that NGO incident"

"So you aren't pissed at me???" she asked all of a sudden.

"Pissed??? Why will I be pissed at you??? Moreover it was not even a ki....well whatever it was, let it be"

Ahhh thinking about that day still makes me feel so embarrassed and awkward till now yet I don't know why the week after that which followed and the awkwardness we had was more bothering me.

Today indeed this

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