chapter 13

      " But now I want to!!" , Aru's sudden change in behaviour caught Vibha off-guard . Not actually comprehending the situation, she let herself be dragged by the other. " What got into you?" " You only brought it up. And anyways I have to treat you for yesterday's photos. "  " I was kidding, you don't really have to. ", Vibha's voice this time was surprisingly timid.  " But I am not. So stop complaining and walk.", she said as she let go off , of her hand. Vibha not really liking the loss of contact immediately stopped mid way.    " What?", Aru noticed the other wasn't following her anymore so she turned around to check on her. Vibha stood her ground completely expressionless as Aru stared straight at her with a questioning look. " Aishh. Just come. I already said my treat. ", Aru dragged her yet again . Though the other wasn't excited, she wasn't protesting either." What do you want to eat?" , Aru asked as she scanned the menu cards lying on the cashier's desk. " Anything is fine." " Come on!" " I said anything is fine. " " Are you still angry?", the unexpected question got Vibha staring at her in confusion. " I am sorry for yesterday. I -" " It's fine. I shouldn't have scared you like that. "  , Vibha shrugged it off as she took out her phone and scrolled through it. An obvious gesture that she didn't plan on continuing the topic.    Aru quietly turned around looking into the menu fiddling with it . " The Frankie here tastes the best ." , Vibha' s voice rang in her ears , her body stiffened at the presence behind her . " Which one?", she stuttered out . She tried to move away but her way was blocked with the hand gripping the menu she was holding. She was trapped with Vibha standing slightly cross blocking one side and her other hand holding the menu. She  stood there completely flustered, not embarrasing herself by trying anything that would worsen her situation. And I thought this girl was angry.      " Two special Frankies. ", Vibha ordered and Aru took a deep breath to calm herself. " That didn't require menu , you know?" , her question only earned her a mischievous grin . " I said I am treating!", Aru's protest went in vain as Vibha had already paid while she was busy giving her eyeroll. " Go find us a seat" Vibha shooed her away and Aarushi  decided it was better to follow than create a fuss. She sat at the far end with intention to avoid the commotion at front or being in way of random students.      She fiddled with her phone to avoid meeting unnecessary gazes which made her uncomfortable. " Oh Hi- ", a familiar voice interrupted her and she looked up at the guy she had avoided roughly 15-20 minutes ago. " Hey. " " You are here alone?" , he settled himself on the seat right in front of her. And why does that concern you? Creep. " No - I came -"" That's my seat you moron. Go dump your ass somewhere else ." Aru couldn't be more grateful for the interruption. She saw the boy's eyes fuming with anger but he still got up and moved aside as if knowing his limit.      Vibha sat in his place pushing  the plate on the table not sparing him any more looks. But it was clear from her expression that he's presence was annoying to her. Well not just her . " Are you free after this?" , he asked and Aru just pressed her lips into thin line and then looked at Vibha as if asking for her approval. " No she is not. You can leave.", Vibha wasn't even looking at both . She simply focused on her food. " I didn't. " " Can you please fvck off and stop ruining my date and mood? " one glare and he was gone. Though grumbling and cursing internally, it was obivious he didn't dare express either . His fist tightly clenched while he kept biting his leeps and glaring at her , he didn't dare speak a word against it.      Aru though didn't interfere, knew something wasn't right. She too picked up her Frankie and stuffed her mouth to make sure she doesn't get in trouble by speaking something wrong . Most precisely doesn't annoy Vibha any further. " I will get going , then . Bye .", Abhijeet mumbled akwardly half of it barely audible as he stormed away trying not to embarrass himself. " Do you mind me asking you something?" Aru though knowing she shouldn't be adding fuel to fire , not atleast when she was quite aware of Vibha's temper , still couldn't help her curiosity. Vibha hummed in approval .    " Do you both know each other?"     Â