Kaira's POV:

What the hell does she think she is doing?

Wasn't ruining his life enough for her?!

In addition, the words that left her throat cut off the last thin thread of my patience.

"Abhi! I missed you so much, baby. I know there were many misunderstandings in our relationship but just because of some misunderstandings you don't stop loving the person you truly did. I love you Abhi! I love you so much! Please give us a chance, I promise I will try my best to keep it up to you!" She says hugging him as her life depends on it.

I get up from my sitting position with a start and walk up to them in annoyance, pulling her off from him my hand reaches out.

Slap!

Yes! I slapped her hard, across her caked face!

'Feel lighter now?' Came a voice in my mind, not knowing why it sounded like Sidharth's.

'Not in a long shot! I want her out of his life!' I snapped back.

While everyone gaped at me with one or the other thought, I didn't care.

She looks up with angry eyes ready to roar "You self-centered manipulative bitch! Aren't you satisfied ruining our relationship!?"

"The one you oh so royally kicked down? No. I'm not satisfied, seeing you came back. Why don't you leave us alone forever? That would absolutely satisfy my ego."

"Leave you alone so you can fuck him some more!?" She growls "Seeing him clinging on you when you take him to your bloody home! That's what you do, don't you!? Sleeping together!?"

"Its a wonder to me how you see a simple act of resting as an act of intimacy." My voice comes out calmer "I couldn't help when he was drunk as you cheated on him thrice... wait wasn't it seventh? Or twentieth? I'm sorry I lost count after that but I'm sure that wasn't it. Someone had to take him home after all."

She glares at me "I came back for him..."

I interrupted "Oh yeah! To fuck him the next night. How could I forget? Pity he wasn't into it, not with you anyway. You wanted to play, you did. Now we don't need you anymore. So- let's just stop here and you can leave."

"Why don't you just say you want him for yourself!?" She snapped.

I crossed my arms "Uh huh, I do want him for myself, far away from you. Believe it or not sweetheart but he's going to be with me forever which fortunately can't say the same about you. You're not his forever."

"Who are you to decide that?! Abhi? Won't you say anything about it?" She pleaded to the statute of milkshake beside me.

"His best friend, duh! He gave me that copyright years ago, alright?" I jump in instead "Who are you? The one who made him cry more times than he smiled? Or wait, in your case- orgasmed? Seriously bitch we are done with your bullshit, fuck off!"

She looks around for some comeback when her eyes caught my ring and smirks "What about you? Didn't you get engaged that you are still behind so called bestie? Are you nailing two boys together?"

I gave her a big sarcastic smile "Pity, I never learned that one. I'll call you if I'd ever want to."

She smirked "How long will you keep your two hot best friends hidden? Why don't you go and meet them up with your fiancé? I bet he will leave you."

My smile widened "Great advice! I'd have a little problem, from as much as I've seen, he has two ears, two eyes and a functioning brain between his ears that he uses quite often."

"And other parts? Isn't he as interesting as your best friend?" Her eyes snap to milkshake beside me.

My smile coming back I say "Why don't you ask your best friend Natasha Bharadwaj?"

Someone choked behind me in our group.

Her eyes widen in realization so I snap my fingers at her "Don't you dare think about it. Get your nose out of my best friend's life and leave us alone. He is done letting you mess up his life."

Her hand came up to slap me fast, but not faster than mine, I get hold of hers and with a twist, I had it pressed against her back.

"I can-" I didn't go any far.

Why? Coz it was time milkshake made his choices and share them with us.

"Bunny stop!"

I let go immediately. He chose her after all. What am I supposed to do?

I take a deep breath and step back. I see triumph in her eyes as she smirked evilly. Not being able to take the growing anxiety and watching my heart breaking, I take a turn towards our group, everyone was looking over at us with surprise, some disappointed by milkshake like me.

Shrugging apologetically I take a step towards them when milkshake's voice stopped me in my tracks.

"You forgot, Priya. Only I can insult or hit my best friends. I ignored the last time you insulted Ritik, this time its bunny, I'm not letting you to shit with me anymore. Bunny told you my opinion, I have nothing to do with you, I'm done allowing you to mess with my life. Leave."

"But- Abhi! She is lying, with whatever she fed you! I love you, please, don't do this to me- I'll-" She pleaded, taking her steps towards him.

"I'm not a kid Priya! I know what my bunny can and cannot lie about! Don't you dare accuse her! I'm done playing. Stay out of our lives!" Milkshake snapped.

I unfreeze from my position when I notice her feet don't stop moving towards him so I place myself in front of my best friend.

"You heard him? My manipulation. Sometimes its also called trust, but you won't understand that one, so my manipulation. That's the path, your friends seem eager to have you back in one piece, better leave in one piece." I smiled at her.

She stopped in her tracks and glared at me. Gave one pleading look over my shoulder, getting no reaction, she frowned and wonders of wonders! Turned on her feet to leave!!

As soon as she was out of our eyesight, I stepped back to his side and turned to our group. My smile was bright when my eyes met Sidharth's, he nodded with a smile.

I took a step forward, only to be pulled back by milkshake. He wrapped his arms around me tightly and hid his face in my neck. My hands froze by my sides, fisting my palms I bring them up to push him away.

I am bloody mad at him! How could he!

My fists stop half an inch away from his sides when I heard him mumble in my ears.

"Bunny. I'm sorry..! Please don't do this to me, I can't stand you acting indifferent to me! Please! I choose you, I won't ever do anything to hurt you, I swear! Please, I'll do anything-"

My fist opened slowly, going around him, I pat his back. What could I say? He is my best friend and I can't ever see him vulnerable, it melted me a little.

"It's not okay milkshake but I will do what is in my power."

He snuggled pulling me close "Thank you bunny! You are the best! I thought I'd have to.."

He didn't finish. Because I was still mad at him! I pushed him off.

"Why!? I can't even be mad at you now? I'm getting married, I'm not dying!" I snapped "You choose me? Duh! Who gave the stupid choice to you!? From when do you not understand my sarcasm? There is no choice, you have to choose me. Get it?"

His lips curve in a big smile as he stepped forward to hug me again "Of course, bunny! You are the only one to love me!"

I snapped my finger at him in warning "I haven't forgiven you for what you did. Now that you finally said no to her is a progress but not enough, you know what you have to do next. Sorry has no meaning until you work as you said! Earn my forgiveness then talk to me."

Turning, I head back to our group, there were small smiles on their faces that I ignored. I waved a hand at them to get back to our dinner we carried on our way here. Sitting down, I joined them.

Milkshake wasn't far, he came after me with his smile never faltering. The people in my group really know how to ignore some unnecessary moments, they start talking like nothing happened right now.

My mind stopped its whirlpool for a min as I heard Kabir ask "So who is staying up the night for security?" And my eyes snapped to him startled.

"Hmm maybe Sid can" Karthik started.

"Oh, no way! Last time Sidharth and I did, this time you count us out! Mr. Karthik, you better get your ass out in cold to freeze." I interrupted. All eyes were on me as I announced.

"Oh, yea? How do we know you both were staying out for security and not for your romance? I bet neither of you froze your body parts in the cold that night!" Karthik snapped back with a smirk.

"That's none of your business!"

"Why did you even go out, Kiri?" Niki asked from her place.

"Blame that asshole!" Pointing my spoon to milkshake who sat there smirking like one.

"You know what? Let's make chits for the security, we can make shifts and use it. What say?" Sidharth interrupted our bickering. I snorted my agreement going back to my lovely plate half full of food.

As they discussed around I tune off, my mind automatically going back to the disturbing events of the day, my mood getting sour eventually.

I didn't feel like talking and joking anymore when my heart was cringing inside. Quickly I finished my meal.

I need to clear my mind! This thing will not let me sleep if it's not out!

"Where are you going bunny?" His mocking voice interrupts.

"None of your business" I mumbled. Before walking away I place myself in front of Sidharth.

"I'll go for a walk, need to clear out my mind."

"Do you want me to come? It isn't safe out there at this time of night." He asks sweetly.

"I want to be alone." I protested but he was already up on his feet. Rolling my eyes at him I faced the jungle, walking away from the camp with Sidharth hot on my heels but was stopped by milkshake's voice.

"You choose him over me!?" He gaped at me mouth open, mocking teasingly.

Cant he see my mood? What type of best friend is he?

I mock my eyebrows at him "Like you didn't choose bitches and what not over me? It's fair enough to show you what it is."

"I never did that!"

I gave out a sarcastic laugh and noted dryly "Funny!" before ignoring him and walking on my way.

For the first 5 mins of walk Sidharth doesn't say anything, he simply tucked my hand in his and walked beside me in silence.

"I suppose you never called him by his first name ever?" He voiced out suddenly. I shake my head."That's why! He was in shock when you snapped at him in the evening-"

"Let's not talk about that asshole." I interrupted and he shut up. Putting his arm around my shoulder he shared me his warmth.

A few mins in silence was all we got before my phone went off with a familiar ring tone. I mumble "2 mins" to Sidharth who shrugs in response.

"Now you get time, traitor?" I say in the speaker as soon as I pick up. He laughed on the other side.

"Kiri, I'm good too, thanks for asking. The situation is under control now, by the way." Ritz replied. Sidharth chuckled softly beside me, most probably listening to our conversation in this silent jungle night.

I snorted "Good for you. How is Alia?"

He took in a deep breath. I smiled "You really like her, don't you?"

He sighed "I do, Kiri, I do. I want to ask her out, what do you say about it?"

I shook my head "Don't. Don't rush into things like this Ritz. You like her, but are you sure she likes you with the same depth? Maybe she just respects you as her senior. I'm not trying to lead you off but- you know."

He sighed again "I know and I think you are right."

"Plus I don't want you to talk to her about this when you are angry," I whisper.

"I'm not angry, Kiri. I know where you come from and I agree."

"But you will be when I tell you what happened."

"What happened? Your fiance tried anything with you?" He growled angrily. Sidharth froze beside me.

I rolled my eyes "Geez, don't you guys have anybody else to target? Leave the poor him alone, Ritz." He snorted but urged me to continue.

"I called him by his name." I whisper. Clenching my fists.

Ritz gasped "What fucked up shit did he put himself in now?"

I sighed "Remember the monsoon funfair you bailed out on me? I went to it with Sidharth. Priya was calling the official number I was pissed and called him to warn him off, guess what he did? He called her himself to tell her to stop calling. They started talking."

The silence was loud. Then he exhaled "It's not your fault Kiri, don't take the blame. I'll talk to him."

"No need. I have it under control. I gave him a stupid choice between us. Why does sarcasm gets best of me when I'm pissed?"

"Because you tend to speak your mind with sarcastic tone when you are mad. And he loves you, Kiri, he'll definitely choose you." He answered immediately.

"He has to! Or I'll kill him if he ever chose her over me for something like this!" I snapped.

Sidharth squeezed my palm in his and rubbed the back of it with his thumb in soothing circles. Wonderfully, it worked amazing at calming me down.

Some ruffling sound came from other side before Ritz's voice "Kiri, I'll have to go. I'll call you tomorrow."

"Sleep early." I mumble before hanging up.

In silence we walk further away from our camp. We sit on a big rock under a huge tree, sounds of jungle accepting us.

"It was me who accepted the invitation for milkshake for some song release party where he met her." I whispered. Sidharth looked at me without saying anything, just like I wanted him, to listen me out.

I continued "I thought she was one of his one night stands and felt secure in my knowledge. I didn't like her from the first moment, something about her just didn't feel right. But then he hung out more with her and I started worrying about him. I wanted to stop him but with his happy moods, I couldn't get myself to say anything. Of course, she puts up a mask in front of him and accuses me behind his back. We were having an argument and didn't know milkshake was around. He snapped at her for the way she spoke with me. He took my side that day and the next day we got to know she cheated on him with her boss or someone. Milkshake's heartbreak was worse, I couldn't see him like that. But then he forgave her and they got back. He kept away from us, arguing with anything and everything but it wasn't playful like before. We found out she has been cheating on him again and again. It goes on, you know."

I pause to take a deep breath, his comforting arm comes around my shoulder pulling me in his warmth. I whisper "It puts so much of guilt in me, you know? The time when I should have stopped I couldn't. It was my fault he even met her."

He rubs my forearms and squeezes my knee in comfort as he whispers "Kaira, it's not your fault. None of it is. You didn't want to hurt him and that's why you just warned him. Not taking your warning is his fault. Cheating on him is her fault. Meeting her again is his fault. Not yours. Let it go, guilt is not something you should have of their ex-relationship. Anger yes, it's important, but let the guilt go. It's not your fault."

I sniff, his words play in my mind on repeat. The more I comprehend, the more I find truth in them. Taking a deep breath I trust him, I trust him with everything in me.

I lean in his warmth and a soft sigh escapes my lips at the comfort. My thoughts vaporizing slowly in the cool air as Sidharth keeps me in his protective shield.

I pull back slightly and look at him. His eyes closed, face giving away nothing of what he is thinking, his arms around me.

Subconsciously, I leaned forward and before I knew what I was doing, my lips landed on his cheek. He jerked slightly, surprised probably.

"Thank you, for being here." I whispered. Pulling back I gave him one of my heartily grateful smiles.

He pulled me in for a hug that I gladly returned.

"I'm always here. You don't have to thank me for doing my duty. And-" he whispers, his voice picking up naughty tug "-you shouldn't need an excuse to kiss me, I'm already yours, forever."

I smirked as I say "Really? You sure Natasha won't come back after you like her best friend?"

He groaned pulling back "I didn't know she was best friends with her!"

I laughed "I'd give it to you, seriously. You were with her twice and you didn't get to know about her circle? Hats off!"

He pulled me back in his arms fitting me in wise grip as he whispered "Well, it doesn't matter anymore, does it? I'm not with her, I'm with my present and future, past has no place. She didn't even feel this good."

To prove, he squeezed me in his strong arms, chuckling softly I leaned in.

"Tell me, have you thought about milkshake yet?" I dared to ask after a min of silence.

He tightened his hold on me as he whispered "He is your best friend and I'm cool with it. Oh yes, I do get jealous when he is close to you and want to beat him to plum when he flirts with you, but yes, I gave it a thought and it doesn't affect me much, he is your best friend and I cannot take it away from you. You anyway will be leaving your family, I don't want you to leave your best friends. I do have a functioning brain between my ears after all."

I chuckled, leaning in I gave him another kiss on his cheek. He looked at me amused.

"What was this for?"

I smiled back "I don't need reasons to kiss you."

He grinned "Neither do I!"

My reflex of chuckling at his childishness died down the moment he cupped my face in his palms and started placing kisses all over my face.

Starting with my forehead, he continued over my closed eyelids, a soft peck on my nose he continued to kiss my cheeks several times.

He paused over my lips, our breaths mingling, my eyes open to lock with his brown orbs.

This is it. Our moment came. He'd kiss me now.

Do it now!

I wet my lips and his eyes snapped at the movement of my tongue. Swallowing the lump in my throat I whispered his name softly.

He closed his eyes and smiled, tilted his head slightly and leaned in.

Closing my eyes I allow him. His lips press against my skin. Wait!

My skin!?

He was pressing hot wet kisses along my jaw towards my earlobe. He pressed a sloppy one at my sweet spot he discovered the first time and gave it a little suck.

I couldn't hold a gasp and tightened my hold on his shoulders to keep myself in place as I wanted to sit on the rock and not on the ground.

His palm of the side he was kissing went