I ran away from him to the pub again as soon those words escaped his mouth. I made my way to the restroom and relieved myself. I am feeling much better now. I stood in front of the mirror and splashed little water and dried with the tissue. I looked at myself and screamed when I understood what am I supposed to do when I go out from here and what I heard before coming here. Few people who were there scared and few ran away from me due to fear. But I was not in mood to apologize or make them sure that I am fine. I was standing there looking at nowhere in particular and then someone put hand on my shoulder and I jumped suddenly.

" You scared me Iya " I said placing my hand on my heart which was beating very fast. I don't know what is wrong with my heart beat but it is running a marathon as if to win a prize. I am still not sure what to say Flio so I am just making an excuse by staying here for long time.

" I scared you? Are you mad Jassy? Fillano had been asking for you like a mad man and acting like he saw a ghost since you came here and here you are just staring at that wall like you wanted to be swallowed by it. What is wrong with you? " she asked frustratingly while keeping her hands on her hips. I was still not answering her so she made her way to the adjacent mirror and cleaned her face. When she saw me, she started cursing me and I stood there like a dumb. I was just wasting my time so that I don't face Flio for long time but I think my luck is not in my favor coz Iya dragged me out with her as I was not making an attempt to move from there.

" See I found her in the restroom and let me tell you she is gone crazy " Iya said to Wills and Joe and Flio was out of my sight. I was relieved when I did not find him but I was starting to panic coz if he left me here without telling then who is gonna drop me home and what I am gonna tell dad if he finds out that Flio left me and....

" Hey Jassy, you okay there? " asked Wills and I nodded. He looked at me carefully and started whispering in Joe's ear while both were eyeing me.

" Is it right Jassy? " asked Joe and I was confused to what is right. Did they come to know that I was asked to be Flio's girlfriend and I did not reply him? I don't know what to say so I just stared at them.

" Jassy you know right you are underage then why did you drink alcohol? Look now you look like an alien acting all weird " Joe said and I was startled. They are thinking that I had alcohol and I was acting strangely. For god's sake I didn't touch it and here they are assuming I had few drinks. I rolled my eyes and sat at the sofa which was empty and they followed me.

" I said right she is gone crazy. She is not even talking to anyone " said Iya and I placed my hand on my forehead. I was not in mood to talk here and they are making it difficult to even sit in peace.

" Oh please will you please be quite for some time. I didn't had any alcohol and I am perfectly alright " I said and they all replied with a typical " O ".

In the meantime, Flio appeared out of nowhere and sat beside me and I tensed up immediately. He said everyone to continue what they were doing and he will look after me and one by one they left and I was left alone with him again. He looked at me and sighed heavily.

" If you don't wanted to be my girlfriend you could have simply said me rather than running... " he was saying something but I interrupted him. I know the way I had reacted might have made him feel like I rejected him but that is not the case with me.

" I did not say no to you yet right? " I said and he looked at me with an unreadable expression.

" You didn't even say yes either " he said looking down and I placed my hand on his shoulder. The way he said those words made me realize that I did the worst thing in my life.

" Look I should be honest with you. I don't think I am capable enough to be in a relationship with anyone. I am just confused and the time when you asked me the pressure to pee was more than to explain you so I ran away from you. So don't take it on a serious note " I said and he chuckled. I finally took in a breath of relief when he chuckled.

" So should I think it is a yes or no? " he said and placed his hands on my entwined hands in my lap. I just don't know what to say coz being his girlfriend was not my intention from the start. I like him and had a crush on him but I never felt that I can be his girlfriend and that too when he himself is asking me is making me feel this to be dream.

" I.. don't know Flio what to say. Umm.. just give me some time to think over everything and then I will let you know. I don't want to take decisions in a haste and I am poor in taking such big decisions so umm.. I will think about it. and don't think that I am rejecting you or something coz there is even a possibility for me to say a yes too. Right? " I said with a small smile and he too smiled. I was feeling very thirsty so I ordered juice while and he too ordered a juice for himself.

It was time to go back so we all exited and started talking about everything. Iya, Joe and Wills hugged me and Simmy hugged me for long time saying about how happy he was to have me here and he really enjoyed. He could have said without hugging too but he kept me intact and kept whispering which made Flio angry coz he pulled away Simmy away from me.

" What happened to you? " asked Simmy stunned and I was silent.

" You need not to hug her for long time like that " said Flio and I was shocked to hear those words coming out of his mouth. Not only me but everyone's mouths were wide opened with shock.

" Why? " he asked simply while folding his hands and I was waiting for the reply he is going to give him.

" She is going to be my girlfriend. So you better maintain little distance from her " he said and I opened my mouth as if it is going to touch the floor.

" Girlfriend? " everyone asked in unison and I blushed. I was not able to say anything and stared somewhere else. I didn't even say him yes and here he started threatening people. Oh my god please take me away from this awkward moment.

" And wait what is this going to be my girlfriend? " asked Joe and Flio was also red with embarrassment.

" Listen guys there is something which happened and I will tell you everything when we meet again but now it is too late and I don't want anyone to get late. So please leave it. " he said and everyone were not ready to leave but nodded somehow. Iya ran towards me and whispered that I am going to call her tomorrow morning and say all the juicy stuff for which I rolled my eyes but nodded.

The ride back home was an uncomfortable silence and I was waiting to go home and burry myself in the duvet. As soon as the ride ended, I got down and Flio too did the same.

" Bye. Take care " I said and I was about to go back when he spoke.

" I hope whatever you say will not affect our friendship coz I always wanted to be your friend no matter what happens between us and I believe you take a good decision. And if you ask me for an advice then I would suggest to say yes " he said which made me giggle. I took the spare key and unlocked the front door. I entered into my room and after changing, finally ended up in my bed.

I don't know what to say him coz I am very confused and I am not sure what will happen if I ay no or what it would be if I say yes. I thought only one person can help me in this situation so I decided to meet tomorrow itself and with that thought I slept peacefully.

I woke up and did my morning chores and entered into kitchen to find mom making breakfast. After greeting I sat to have breakfast when dad too joined with a wide smile on his face.

" So did you enjoy last night? " asked dad and I started telling him everything skipping one part and I think you know what I might have skipped.

" Mom I am going to Rian's place today. It's been like forever I met him so I am leaving after breakfast " I said and both of them nodded.

I ate as fast as I could and made my way to his house which was just fifteen minutes away from my home. I speed walked and reached his place and was greeted by Rian's mom who engulfed me as soon as she saw me. It had been months since I last came here and I felt a rush of nostalgia when I saw around. My whole childhood was spent in his place most of the time with Rian and Anna and I really missed being here.

" It's been months since I saw you Jass. How have you been? I missed you so much dear. And how are your parents? " she asked all at once.

" I am fine aunt and my parents too are doing good. And may I know where is Rian? " I asked after searching in the kitchen.

" Oh yes Bray is in his room now. You can meet and surprise him " she said and I nodded. She even offered me to have breakfast which I denied saying I had it already. She is really a sweet person who was not less than a mother to me and her husband too who is out for a trip for a business meeting she said.

I entered into his room without knocking and the room was empty. I heard shower sound and I understood that he is showering so I started looking his room which is also the same. The photo frame of both of us is still in its place at the side table and the various books which are scattered on the study table. All the family and mine photos hung above the headboard and the crafts we made during childhood are still there on the dressing table. I smiled when is found that Rian didn't change anything in his room and I like it. His room is same as me always messed. I laid on the bed and started to think about how to tell him everything and I was not sure how to burst this news in front of my best friend. There was a sound of door opening and I found Rian coming out with his T-shirt and shorts. His hair was wet which he was rubbing with the towel. He did not see me yet so I shouted his name and he jumped and sat on the nearby table in panic and I laughed.

" Shit Jass you scared me." he said and threw the towel in one corner and sat beside me with a huge smile.

" You don't know how to greet people. Do you? " he asked with amusement and I can see his eyes sparking with joy the moment he saw me. I nodded and placed my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes. It is been so long since I sat in this position and he stiffened suddenly but eventually relaxed.

" I missed you Rian. Why were you not lifting my calls or not responding to my texts? I was so worried about you and I missed you so much " I said with tears pricking my eyes and he just placed his head above me and I sat like that contently.

" I missed you too " he whispered slowly but I heard it. I was happy that he is finally with me and I am with him. I felt at peace to be with him. Then I remembered that I should talk to him and I lifted my head and he looked at me confused.

" I actually came to tell you something or rather ask for your suggestion. Will you help me? " I asked him and he nodded still with confusion written all over his face. I took a deep breath and said what I wanted to.

" Flioaskedmetobehisgirlfriend" I said but the words were not even clear to me and Rian was looking at me like I am mad.

" What? " he shouted.

" Flio asked me to be his girlfriend " I said slowly this time and he sat there frozen without replying anything.

He kept muttering something and I couldn't make out what he was muttering.

What do you think Rian will advise her? (Do comment)

Rain's insecurity came true about Fillano...

Till then... Bye😊