chapter 29

Bhumi woke up with a severe headache, hangover as expected.The acts till looked cute will bother her the most now.She sat there holding her head."Are you okay?" Sanjay asked her soon she got up from sleep."Hope so" She mumbled with a dull face, He knows she is not okay.They both stayed silent for a while, too many things have happened at the party.She partially remembers what happened last night and truly thankful for him.For a moment she felt awkward remembering how foolishly she behaved.If it's not Sanjay they will definitely take advantage of the drunken state, She was frightened at the thought."Doctor gave you medicines, go and freshen up, I will prepare breakfast." He said trying to console her a bit, reading her face, her expressions."Yeah," She tried to nod her head a bit. and realized, it's a crime now, how a simple nod increased her pain?Sanjay felt helpless, He knows very well how worst hangovers are."Bloody Migraine" She held her head for a second, pressing the temples of the forehead slowly, messaging it with her fingertips."No,It's because of Hangover" Sanjay mumbled, correcting her, placing a pain balm in her palm"Oh my God" She muttered, clenching her teeth, quickly looking at him.He doesn't know what does she want.Is he threatening him? or she cursing hangovers!She peeked at her torn dress for a second, What to do now? She frowned.What more she can do? Peeped at Sanjay for help."Will you do me a favor?" She asked quickly without any hesitation."What?" He asked a bit calmly.He got surprised at the way she asked help from him, What happened to her?"Go to my house and bring any dress for me, please," She said at a stretch, leaving no chance for him to think.She knows it's hard for her to go like this, She is stinking like a fish and too much of skin is exposed through the dress.He understood the emergency and nodded at her."Where is my phone?" She looked all around for a second."Here it is" He gave it to her."Thank you, For everything." She can't constrain herself from thanking him, Finally.If it's not him, She doesn't know what might happen with her.She truly doesn't want to think about it while having a severe headache.She closed her eyes for a second."It's okay Bhumi" He smiled at her and placed his hand on a cheek and patted it gently.For a second everything seemed to be calm and serene. They behaved as nothing has happened between them."Till then freshen up and eat breakfast on the table, I will just come and fetch you some clothes," He continued his smile.She smiled broadly, She got relieved.She walked to the washroom and did all the morning routine.Her focus shifted on her phone, the moment she came back.She switched it on after charging it for a while, So many messages and calls from people around her.Her phone received a call from her elder brother, the very moment she switched it on.She lifted it immediately, fidgeting with it."Are you okay?" His voice is so shaky and she gulped in fear.He is not in a mood to follow all the so-called Phone manners."Yes, Bhaiya, fine " She stuttered, guessing his anger."Neeraj told me everything, I got frightened. I have been trying you since last night, you didn't pick my call."He sounded so honest and complained like a child."Sanjay took me to hospital in time, He helped in time," She told him the truth."Yes, I learned it through Neeraj and felt relaxed, After all, Who is he? He is my friend" Kunal declared with pride.She smiled at his words, She is blushing even."I will come and take you home in a couple of hours. I sorted out things with Sukriti, I have a lot to talk to you. I will start in ten minutes." He declared.She felt happy, he did say something which made her smile heartfully."Yeah," She said getting up and walking around the guest house.She didn't suspect the presence of any other person there, she can't find anyone, including any maids.She grabbed the coat he tied to her waist and wore it for her comfort.She blushed for a second, She can feel his warm touch.She sat in the balcony and checked his phone calls and messages.She read all the messages from Viraj and felt a need to talk to him personally. She gave a message letting him know she is fine and will talk to him personally in the evening.Why does he feel sorry for everything? Poor guy, He is at no fault.She is still struggling to see the phone properly, Her eyes are fluttering hard to adjust to the light, mobile screen.Neeraj called her after a few minutes, and she lifted it for the first ring."Hello" He spoke in a worried tone."Bhaiya!"She answered."Thank god!"He heaved a sigh.They both kept silent for a moment."I am fine Bhaiya, Don't worry"She answered before he could ask, smiling a bit sadly."I am sorry, Bhumi" He apologized, Neeraj and apology, Swapna standing beside him felt bad, He never apologizes to anyone unless his fault, This time he did on behalf of Manasi."Bhaiya, Please" She felt embarrassed, Why is he sorry for? He did nothing.It's Manasi, She was taken over by jealousy and possession., She closed her eyes.Neeraj is searching for words, He is taken over by overwhelming guilt, a pang of dissatisfaction, he failed to protect his sister.Bhumi felt sad, She became a reason behind their sadness, She ruined their joy and the essence of the beautiful gathering.She is at fault too, she thought, How can she listen to Manasi's words, even after sensing her intentions, She should have stopped her."Don't know what's going in Manasi's mind? She behaved like a fool, Idiot." He said in utter disappointment."She is jealous and envies me for all the attention I get from Viraj," Bhumi spoke the truth.Neeraj sighed and don't know what to do."She is so possessive about Viraj and hates me for grabbing all his attention." She continued."She doesn't want me to talk to him, to be with him.""You know, she talks to me in mere gestures and monosyllables. I didn't say it to anyone because it may create a rift between them, Viraj and Manasi.""Stupid girl" Neeraj is controlling his anger.Swapna is listening to their conversation calmly, She is angry with her sister and it's very necessary to put some sense into her mind.She will take care of her surely.They both held on the line for a second, complete silence.Suddenly Bhumi felt the presence of Sanjay, she looked around couldn't find anyone.She shunned her imagination and continued."Viraj is my best friend Bhiaya.""He is my best friend.""We were grown together, knows each other well. He is my best friend."Bhumi heard some noise didn't pay heed."Of course I love him."" of course I like him.""What's wrong in it""I too wanted to be part of his success."She closed her eyes for a second.She heard a weird noise and looked around, she didn't find anyone this time too."But as a friend....""Only As a friend......" She finished."We are friends, we care for each other."Bhumi kept silent for again, Neeraj too didn't budge her to speak, She made her version clear."As a friend..."She said stressing every word."Manasi was asking me some absurd questions whether I love him? Whether I mistook his friendship as love for at least once? Why did she ask me such? She can't question my credibility""Her insecurities are killing me""Bhumi, Calm down," Neeraj requested her."How can I make her realize, I love him as a friend, like him as a friend...As a friend..." She burst into tears.Neeraj understood her pain."Even if you love him, She has no right to humiliate you" He stated."This is not the way to behave" He answered."Don't worry, we will put some sense into her mind soon.""We love our friends, She forgot it," Neeraj said in a stern tone.Bhumi cut the call and walked out of the room.She couldn't find anyone, Why did she felt the presence of Sanjay for a while.To be continued.Please do let me know how it isSo Sanjay a small bit of the conversation, poor fellow. Suddenly he remembered eavesdropping is a bad habit.😋Please vote and comment.Thank youTake care.Next Chapter will give you a clear picture of what is going in Sanjay's mind...I promise.