Chapter 31: 29

Chapter Twenty Nine

"If this is what fake couple looks like, then I would love to be in a fake relationship"

× ANANYA ×

I just can't stop thinking about Sahil since that damn day!

It's been almost twenty days now, everyday atleast once, I meet him and that is while dinner. His mother insisted on Me and Kirti having our dinner along with them. I tried to decline her politely but she was so good in emotional blackmail.

Even more than me!

So, we had to agree. Every night, we have dinner together, and it gives me the feeling of family. Even in my own house, nobody sits together for lunch or dinner. The men of the house have it first and the leftover is for the women. So unfair, I know. But here in his house, in his family things are so different.

Aunty made this rule of having the dinner together, no matter what important work you have. And if it's very urgent then previously give her a handwritten letter, like when we write the leave note in school to principal. These small things of her are very admiring and cute.

And the way she is Frank with all of us. Even with me and Kirti gives me comfort. After four years, I felt like I had a mother again. She would arrange dates for me and Sahil every once a while and forcefully sends us. Sometimes asks Kirti and Vivian to join us. At the end, this family is very lovely. The type which no one gets easily. The type which should be protected at any cost.

Like, if I ever want to become a mother, I would want to be like his Mother. Not even my Mom, but his mother.

Atleast she knows how to take a stand for her children. And to let them take a stand for her instead of blaming them.

Nevermind, coming to the point, Today we had to leave for Abhinav's wedding. It was after twenty five days but for the pre wedding arrangements and everything, the Khurana's were going. And each one of them, I'm not even lying, each one, forced me to join them early. I was going go with Kirti on the main five days of wedding, but all four of them managed to convinced me to go with them.

The reason Aunty gave was Sahil won't pay attention to the work there if you won't come. He'll be busy thinking about you, so come.

Vivian was like I'll probably get bored with Sahil in the journey, so it's be fun to be with you. I don't mind third wheeling you guys too.

Sahil's reason was It is written in the clause that you'll come with me whenever I ask you to. So, you're coming.

Uncle said I'll take you to our farms there. And yes, I couldn't find a better reason.

So yes, I'm going there to see uncle's farms.

I tried convincing Kirti and she was almost convinced but then she already used her leaves and if she took more, then her salary will be deducted. Afterall it's a matter of 15 days.

While in my case, the boss of my company was going to get married, so some employees were already invited and few days leave was given to everyone. But my salary was still deducted. Sad, I know.

Now, currently we were on the railway station as there were no flights available, we had to go by train which was going to take 31 hours. Yes, can you imagine? This is my longest journey by train. While returning, me and Kirti are going to come by flight. And I already miss Kirti. Obviously, his family made sure I don't feel left out but I need my person with me, too.

Specially after continuously staying with her from the past three years. The maximum time we stayed away from eachother was for a week. We were roomates in college and after that we got so comfortable with eachother that we shifted in the same apartment and now we are still together.

I stood there and rubbed my hands, feeling a little cold. The train was going to arrive one hour later and Uncle brought us a hour early I don't know what for.

"Ananya, did you pack some warm clothes?" Aunty asked me and I nodded.

"So wear them if you're feeling cold"

"No,no, I'm okay right now. Thanks" I said and she smiled. The jacket of mine was packed at the bottom of my suitcase. I cannot remove it right now.

"Wear it, whenever you feel cold." I nodded and yawned.

Another problem was that we didn't get tickets in the same compartment. Uncle, Aunty, Abhinav's parents and their another relative -who hugged me the moment they saw me, as they thought of me as Sahil's girlfriend- was in another compartment. I, Sahil, Vivian, relative's both sons and Abhinav, Avyaan were with us. Actually the youngsters divided choose to divide like this, so the elders can enjoy their way and we can enjoy our way.

Maybe it was not a problem, it would be fun. All these people were energetic.

The cold Breeze again touched my skin and I kept my hands on my arms. It wasn't even night, it was just evening and I felt cold and sleepy, why?

My wish to talk was also dead right now. This happens only when my periods are going to come. But it isn't my date yet. Maybe it's nothing.

"Chamatkar" I don't even have the energy to fight with him on the basis of name again.

Opening my eyes, I found his hand holding a grey zip up hoodie. Where did this come from?

"Here, wear this, you'll get cold" he said.

"No, it's okay-" he glared and I took it.

"No formalities between us. We are pretend girlfriend-boyfriend right?" I smiled and nodded.

"Why are you so silent today?" He asked, sitting beside me while I wore the zip up hoodie.

"Nothing, just feeling a bit tired" I answered and he nodded.

"Sleep for a while, there's still time for the train to arrive" he said.

"And where am I supposed to sleep?" I asked him. He kept a hand on the side of my head and kept it on his shoulder and patted my head a few times gently. I closed my eyes again and a soft smile landed on my face.

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We took our respective seats and I yawned. I'm still so sleepy. Sahil woke me up a few minutes before the train arrived. The first thing I got was teasing looks but it's okay. I was sleepy so I didn't mind.

Settling on our seats, Vivian asked me wait as he searched for something on his phone. He then handed me his phone with the photo opened of my head resting on Sahil's shoulder.

"If this is what fake couple looks like, then I would love to be in a fake relationship" he said when no one was around.

"Find a girl first" I told him. I was on no mood to fight with anyone today.

"Yes, I'm searching new one as my brother is fake dating the one I just started flirting with" he said with a sigh.

"You're not in love with me or something, na?"

"You? Never" he said and rolled his eyes. I showed him my tongue. We both laughed later.

Soon Sahil and his cousins arrived with water bottle and some food. "This one is for you, the rest of them are cold" Sahil said and gave me a bottle. I nodded.

A while later, I walked towards the washroom only to find the shock of my life. The red blood stains on my underwear. What the hell?

It was supposed to be ten days later, dammit. How did it arrive so early?

I felt so irritated and frustrated at this moment. If only it was in my hands to stop this. Or to atleast know when is it going to come.

Walking back towards our seats with an irritated expression, I searched for the pads in my purse, I usually keep an extra there. But then it clicked me, I gave it to the girl who asked me for a pad in my office. Damn. Did I keep the packets in my suitcase or not?

Panic striked me and I bent to take the suitcase out. They asked me what happened but I just gave them an excuse that I was searching for something. Messing everything on my suitcase, I still couldn't find my sanitary pads. Damn, I think, I kept it on the bed only. The amount of times Kirti reminded me to take it and I still forgot.

But this wasn't the date my periods were going to come.

Why does this always happen with me?!

What am I supposed to do now?

The urge to cry increased. Some tears were pooling in my eyes, how can I forget something this important? How am I so dumb? My brain was not working at this moment.

Vivian asked me with worry noticing my face probably " Are you okay, Ananya?" I nodded wiping my eyes. Everyone's centre of attention was my almost crying face.

You don't have to cry, right now. You can't. Find a solution before you stain your trousers.

I went out from where they were sitting and walked back towards the washroom. I paced there for a few seconds and a tap on my shoulder startled me. I turned out to find Sahil standing there.

"Chamatkar" Sahil said softly.

"Nothing happened" I muttered and wiped the tear which fell. I'm such a dumbass.

Sahil didn't reply but his hands were still resting on my shoulders as if non verbally comforting me. After a few minutes, I composed myself and wiped my tears again.

"There is a problem" I told him by myself.

"Yes, I know. What is the problem? " His calm voice and the silence he gave me for a few seconds was enough for me. It was embarrassing for me to tell him that. Specially when I've never shared something like this to a male.

"I'm not going to judge you. Tell me the problem, we'll be able to find the solution then only na, chamatkar."

"I, I got my periods, right now. And I don't have a pad with me. I mean, I usually do carry one but I gave it to a girl. And it isn't even a month yet, it arrived so early. I forgot the packets at home and now I don't know what to do..." I told him and he heard it patiently. He removed his hands from my shoulder and face palmed.

"I don't see a problem here-" I cut him off.

"You're blind then! What am I going to do? I shouldn't have come here, I swear. I regret it. I should have arrived with Kirti this is my fault. You don't even understand the problem and it's so embarrassing to share it" I whined and wiped the corner of my eyes.

"You're done?" He asked and I didn't reply. He further continued, "Listen, I'll go quick and ask Mom for a solution. I'm sure she will be having, and if not then somehow she'll arrange for it. Don't worry this much."

"But, it will be so embarrassing, Sahil! Why are you taking trouble because of me? I'll go and manage.."  I told him and he kept his finger on my lips to shut me up.

"It is not embarrassing for me. It should not be embarrassing for you too. What was your fault in this? You didn't know it would come early. So chill and stop putting pressure on this tiny brain of yours. And nothing in this is embarrassing, so stop thinking that." he said and I pouted.

"Pakka?"  I asked him again.

[You sure?]

"Pakka, meri Jaan"

[I'm sure, my love]

"I'll be right back, you go and sit" he said and I shook my head.

"I'm here only."

"Okay" with that he rushed towards the compartment his mom was in.

Without him, the whole situation would have been so hard. I am so glad he was here with me.

After a good 7-8 minutes of me getting people's looks, I noticed him running towards me, his breath uneven, and showing me the packet of sanitary pad in his hand as if he won a lottery. He had that type of smile on his face.

"Here, take this" he said. I took it from him and went inside the washroom. I quicked sticked the pad and washing my hands I came out.

I troubled him so much. I feel so guilty.

I went out and left a sigh.  "Thankyou so much, Sahil. I don't know what I would have done if you weren't here" he smiled and nodded.

"And I'm so sorry for causing you so much trouble. I honestly don't know how I forgot, I'm so sorry for embarrassing you too" I said and tears left my eyes again.

Why do I flow rivers of tears when I'm on my period? I hate it so much but everything is so emotional during this time.

"Shut up, chamatkar. You don't need to be sorry. And stop crying" he said taking a step closer and engulfed me in a hug. His one hand was on my back and the other one was caressing my hairs.

The pout still didn't leave my face but the hug was somehow comforting me.

How much I wished to get a hug when I was on my periods and how I'm getting one without asking now.

This feels so good. So comforting. So peaceful.

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Sending virtual hugs to everyone who feels like hugging someone 🫂

The chapter was based on such true events , again except the Sahil part. 😭

Their first hug 😭💃💓

Now Abhinav Aditi's marriage, everything gets so much better, hotter there 😉

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