41. "This lady is also your problem!"

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Aditya's POV

“Arjun!!” I called him for the hundredth time today but he didn't budge. 

I was in my room all ready to leave for Zoya's place but he isn't coming with me. He was sprawled all over the couch playing some stupid game on his mobile. 

How come he have so much space in his phone that after saving work related documents, he can download a game.

“Stop it Adi! I am in no mood to see her…” 

“You are coming with me and that's final!” I stated and he groaned.

“You want to miss the drama?” I asked with a lopsided smile.

He sighed. 

“I am coming just to see Zoya's reaction.” He stood up and went in his room to change.

He came out with a tired face as I was waiting for him in the hall.

“We will play PS4 together once we return.” He stated.

Ya… It has been a while we enjoyed together. Like everytime it was with Zoya or Noor.

“Okay bro! Done!” 

“You both are going somewhere?” Mumma asked as we were about to leave.

“Ha woh-” I interrupted Arjun in middle.

“Some important work Mumma. I will tell you later.” I answered and she walked towards the kitchen after shrugging.

Arjun looked at me confused.

“Why didn't you tell aunty?”

“Aunty ke chamche! Sab bata deta hai unhe! Kuch mujhse bhi pooch ke bata diya kar…!” 
(Aunty's ladle! You tell her everything! Sometimes even try to inform me before telling her…!)

He walked out not answering anything. 

Soon we reached Zoya's home. I rang the bell as we both waited.

“Does Zoya's uncle and aunt know about all this?” He asked.

“How could I know?” I replied looking at him incredulously.

“Ha.. ha…” He nodded in understanding.

Zoya opened the door and smiled looking at us. 

“Come…” She welcomed us.

There was her uncle and aunt. Uncle as usual looked up at me in a suspicious way and then went back to reading newspaper. Why he always acts as if I will do something wrong here? What will he do when he will come to know that I love her niece? I shook my head not wanting to think about it. Not yet…

Aunty smiled at us warmly. She is a sweetheart. Always have been. 

“You all enjoy okay… I will bring snacks…” She spoke and moved to kitchen. 

“I will go and help aunty. She won't be able to bring all by herself.” Arjun spoke and followed her. 

A silence fell between us. The silence didn't bother me because I know almost everything but it must have bothered her.

“You want to say something?” I asked.

“Amm… Hmm…” I nodded for her to continue.

“Now… Amm.. Pooja is back and she loves you…. You need to start to trust her…” 

“Trust?” 

“Hmm..” She nodded. 

“Arre..? Your friend is waiting upstairs and you are still here… Come on…” 

Aunty moved towards Zoya's room and so all of us behind her. We entered the room and I saw Pooja was going through Zoya's book shelf. 

“It is good you guys planned to come… Zoya was getting bored today…” 

Bored or sad? I looked at Zoya who didn't look back at me despite knowing that I am looking at her. 

Keeping the food on nearby table, aunty smiled at us and left. 

“Aditya…” Pooja called me happily with a wide smile on her face. Zoya got a side not wanting to come between us. 

I stared at Zoya. She didn't look at any of us.

“Pooja.. ” I acknowledged her presence and saw Zoya didn't react at all.

“Aditya… I.. actually…” Pooja fumbled with her words. 

“Why are you here? Back?” I asked not wanting to stretch the matter.

Arjun bit back his smile and made himself comfortable on the couch and started to enjoy our drama while having juice and snacks. Enjoying much? Huh?

Pooja looked at Zoya taken aback and Zoya too looked here and there taken aback. 

“Aditya… we understand that you are angry but…. See…. As I told you… People do mistakes and no relationship can survive…. If-” 

“Cut it Dr. Psycho… I am in no mood to hear your psychiatry and psychology…” 

“Dr. Psycho…?” Pooja asked probably jealous.

I am not the person who easily give nicknames.

“Hmm… She is my best friend na…” I answered her and pulled Zoya near, by holding her wrist.

She looked at me wide eyed. Then looking at Pooja, she nodded giving her a nervous smile.

“Oh… Then it's only you who can tell him… He will listen to you only because he is angry on me…” Pooja came ahead and held Zoya's other hand. Her eyes widened again. 

If it keeps on going like this, her eyes will come out of its socket. I chuckled inwardly.

“Me?” Pooja nodded. She leaned near Pooja and whispered to her, “You didn't tell me before…” 

“Now I am telling you…” Pooja whispered back. 

I looked between them amused. I glanced at Arjun who was chuckling silently.

“Give us a minute…” Zoya spoke to me and dragged Pooja out of the room. 

I walked towards Arjun and ate some chips. 

“Enjoying the show… Hmm?” He nodded and sipped his juice.

“You didn't complain…” I asked chewing my chips.

“I had nothing to complain untill she isn't with you…” 

“Hmm.." I nodded and then chuckled. 

“Your complaining would have made the show more better…” I controlled my laugh.

Of course! If he would have backed me up, it would have become more of a drama and more easier for me. Though it's still not difficult.

“Listen… That lady is your problem…” He spoke about Pooja. 

Then both, Zoya and Pooja came in whispering to each other. 

“And this lady is also your problem…” He spoke gesturing to Zoya, to which I nodded smiling. 

“Handle it yourself…” 

“Aditya…” Zoya called me nervously and I walked to her after Arjun winked at me. 

“Hmm… What?” I asked nonchalantly pocketing my hands. 

I want to see how much long Pooja can stretch it. 

“Actually.. at that time… Pooja.. was worried for her parents… She prioritised her parents over you and-” 

“Why didn't she tell me?” I asked looking at Pooja. 

Pooja instantly came ahead before Zoya can look at her for answers. 

“Adi… I was worried… At that time my mind stopped and I wasn't sure I was going to come back or not hence I broke up with you. I didn't want to give you false hopes….” 

“It's okay… It's normal to worry for your parents but why didn't you stop for even for few minutes when I pleaded you to say the truth. When I told you that I can get arrested…” 

She opened her mouth and then closed it. Caught you!!

Zoya looked at her with confusion. 

“What truth?” She asked looking between me and Pooja.

“Your lawyer don't know about it?” I asked in a amused tone. Zoya looked away as I addressed her as Pooja's lawyer.

“Tch… Tch.. Pooja… You should never hide things from your lawyer and doctor…” Pooja looked at me nervously. 

“Aditya… Listen…” Pooja stopped me before I could go on. So, that Zoya can still stay by her side. 

“I did a mistake. I regret it. I love you. Please… Just don't-”

“Stop it!” I cut her off in middle. 

“You cheated me. You let me get arrested.” Zoya looked between Pooja and me, anxiously.

“I GET IT! But please don't punish yourself for my mistake….” 

Myself? Why would I punish myself? 

I looked at her in bewilderment.

“You love me… I know… A chance is all I am asking for…” 

I glanced at Arjun who rolled his eyes.

“I don't love you…. You chapter in my life is over three years back…. Cut the drama…” 

I looked at Zoya who was gaping at this revelation. Ya… I don't love Pooja…. What is there to be so shocked about it?

“Look Pooja. Forget about love, I don't even feel anger for you. So, you must understand that there isn't a single hope of me getting back with you. And…. About trust, even as a friend, you have lost it. Even if I forgive you, I won't trust you again. I don't repeat same mistakes all over again.” 

She sighed heavily.

“And…! Let me atleast tell Zoya what happened that day.” 

I turned to Zoya. 

“Listen and decide yourself.”
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I wasn't feeling too good today. So to distract myself, I thought to give an update.

How you guys are doing...?

The story is coming to an end. I have planned an epilogue and a long bonus chapter which will be there in two parts.

Love❤️
Annie.   

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