Chapter 11: chapter 11

Sanjana's POVit's almost 9:30 pm, Aditya suggested "let's go out for dinner.""Yes Aadi ,I am really hungry, let's go," Anika and Ashish replied in unison.The three friends looked at me, and I said, "I will go home to eat, my mom will be waiting for me.""Sanjana, it will be very late by the time we go home, so just call your mom and tell her you cannot come for dinner. " Anika said.I was hesitating, when Ashish  said, "hey Sanjana , your design will be  showcased on a such a big platform, this is time to celebrate Yaar, and moreover our big boss is taking us for dinner tonight, which is very rare  it's gonna be  a feast, please let's go ,don't deny."I had no other option, so I called my mom about me eating outside , she agreed and said," Be careful, while coming home."I nodded and went along with them for dinner.Anika and Me sat in one car and Aditya and Ashish in another.Very soon the car  stopped in front of a five star hotel.I walked along with them, I was the only one who looked like an odd man out among the group.Aditya ordered a sumptuous dinner.I was very hungry , so I ate a little more than usual.In all this, I completely forgot to call Nidhi to pick me up.I remembered it when Aditya was paying the bill.I tried to call her but couldn't connect to her.After dinner, everyone walked out of the hotel.I was still trying to call her. when I heard Anika saying , "Sanjana it's already late , it's not safe to go home in a cab, we will drop you."I felt relieved when I heard her.But immediately ,I  heard Aditya saying, "Anika, your house route is completely different from Sanjana's, it will be late night by the time you reach home. I have seen Sanjana's house in the evening. It comes in my route, so don't worry, I will drop her."Anika smiled and said, "Thank you Aditya."I don't know whether  to  laugh or cry now." Sir, why unnecessary trouble  ? I am calling my friend, she stays nearby, I will go to her house tonight, she has a car, she will pick me up." I said in one go.I tried calling Nidhi, but she was not picking up my call.  "Nidhi where are you Yaar, pick up ,pick up please..""Anika and Ashish,you both leave, I will wait for Sanjana's friend to come. I will leave once she comes", Aditya said."ok we will leave then, bye sanjana", Anika and Ashish left.I was standing alone with Aditya. my heart was pounding heavily, and this stupid Nidhi is not lifting my call."Looks like your friend is not reachable, it's already late, let's go I will drop you." Aditya said slowly.I have to agree , because I have no other choice.I was alone ,and I can't take the risk of booking a  cab now.I reluctantly agreed to sit in his car  along with him.The night was silent and the cold breeze was making me feel better.I leaned on the window frame, and slowly closed my eyes.When I opened my eyes,we almost reached  my home.I don't know why I felt guilty for sleeping in his car, I said , "sorry sir, I was tired ,so I fell asleep."He smiled and said," it's ok. I can understand."I felt relieved and got home..