I write on wattpad because it gives me inspiration to keep going on and I also meet some special people here. I am not writing  for reads.

Dedicated to loveisbliss for the sweet conversation I had with her which made me feel her as a friend :) 

Enjoy reading!

Next day, I woke up early and went to school early so that I don't have to see Jenny. I was not ready to face her.

It was surprising how just for a boy, we were fighting and didn't want to face each other. The years of friendship was in jeopardy, for whom? A boy who hates to talk with me or the situation. I didn't know who was responsible.

Arnav sat beside me in biology period. Though we worked together in practical but we didn't talk much. The talks were strictly limited to biology.

I know he must have heard about the fight between Jenny and I but didn't comment upon it. I respected that. And also it would be awkward to talk with him about this thing.

I didn't know why my and Arnav's relationship was so complicated. Were we friends or acquaintances? Didn't know what fate had for us.

At lunch break I took my food and sat at the school's garden. I knew everyone was at the cafeteria eating together and Jenny will be with them.

I didn't had a mood too eat but I knew if I didn't then Mamma will scold me. Also She had made Chili paneer which was one of my favorites to cheer me up. I couldn't disrespect her efforts.

I was staring at a small blue and black coloured butterfly sitting on a rose flower. It was beautiful and bright. I wished I could fly like it.

"Aesha??" I turned towards the person to whom the voice belonged. I found Nina standing their holding her lunch box.

"Hi" I gave a small smile.

She smiled back and sat down next to me.

"Wow! You brought Aunty's famous chili paneer and planned not to share it with me. Huh?" She pouted and tried to act angry.

I knew she was trying to lighten my mood. I smiled at her and with a spoon fed her a bite.

She took it inside her mouth and started to chew. Her eyes were closed. "Mmmm" She made a satisfying sound.

"I love your mom!" She exclaimed

"Actually, you love her food" I gave her a cheeky grin

She gave a cheeky grin back "Umm, right but still I love her. You know how my mother can only make Indian dishes and cakes"

I nodded " Nina, don't forget that you love those cakes and always sneak out pieces whenever you get chance."

"Ah! Thats true, I love my maa's cakes. Finger licking!" We laughed together.

"So, you okay?" Nina asked, concern was clear on her face and in her voice.

"I don't know, Nina" I answered sighing

"And why is that?" She asked curling her fingers with mine.

"I feel like my life is upside down. I don't know what is happening. I cannot understand what is going on in between Arnav and I. Its so much complicated. Also I don't know what came between the years of friendship, that me and Jenny dont want to face each other. I am so confused." I closed my eyes and leaned back on the tree.

Nina hugged me sideways and rocked us.

"Its okay Ashu, sometimes life's complicated and we cannot do anything about it. We can only wait for the time to do its work."

Nina was the best friend that was a god's gift. I was lucky to have her in life. She was my sister born from another mother.

"I hope everything gets alright." I prayed.

"It will be" Nina replied.

"Nina, I felt like Jenny was angry about Arnav and me. I mean she asked me what was going on between us. When I replied nothing, she shouted at me that what was the stunt that happened early in the morning. I don't understand why?" I asked Nina. It was comforting to share my feelings with her.

"Ashu, I don't know really. Jenny has not talked with us about it. She doesn't reply when we ask her. She is avoiding it. We all are puzzled like you."

"So Jenny is the only one who has answer" I didn't ask but stated.

"Yes dear. She is the only one. "

After that neither of us spoke. It was an eerie silence but had a peace in it. But shortly after a throat clearing made both of us to look at the intruder of the silence.

Arnav was standing their holding a book in his hands. He seemed a little uncomfortable to be here.

"Aesha, can I talk to you?" He asked though it sounded as he was also asking Nina's permission. He was also looking at Nina.

"Umm.. Okay" I answered back.

"I will see you both later" Nina said and stood up. She was giving us the privacy which Arnav wanted. She walked towards the school building.

Arnav sat down beside me and handed the book to me.

"You forgot your biology book at the table and I couldn't find you before so couldn't return it." Arnav explained.

"Thank you" I replied and stared at the book. This was becoming uncomfortable for me.

"Umm..." Arnav was thinking how to proceed. " I don't want to be rude or be a person who interferes with other's lives--"

I cut him off and said "What is it Arnav?"

'Aesha, I know what happened between Jenny and you. I don't want to interfere. I just want to say that face her."

It was embarrassing to hear that he knew the reason of fight.

"What ?" I asked

He sighed "Aesha, you should talk with her and solve this. I mean you both have been friends for years and do you want to end it like this?" He asked

I looked at him and shook my head.

" So go talk to her. Its not necessary that she has to approach. Its okay if you did first." Arnav encouraged me.

"I know but I cannot understand why she behaved like this." I confessed

"You wouldn't know if you don't talk to her." Arnav said staring straight through my eyes.

He was right. I wouldn't ever know if I don't talk to her. I would keep getting answers from others that 'nobody knows', 'she knows' or something like that. But the one who can really answer is Jenny herself.

If we don't talk now then how will it be solved. Either by talking to her my life will get a little simplified or may become more complicated. But anyhow, I had to know.

I gave a big smile at Arnav and took his hand in mine in happiness " Thank you" I exclaimed.

"Umm.. Welcome." He answered suddenly becoming nervous.

And then I realised that I was holding his hands and that made me nervous too. I looked into his eyes and the moment froze. Neither he was moving nor me.

Our moment was broke by the sound of school bell ringing. We quickly pulled away each other's hands.

He quickly stood up and I did the same while picking up my lunch box.

"We should leave." he said

"yes" I nodded.

And we walked towards the school building. I kept glancing at him. His face had an emotion that I couldn't understand. How was my face at the moment? I wondered.

I couldn't meet Jenny as classes were busy and she left quickly after school. It was clear she was avoiding me. I decided too confront her on Monday.

I returned back home and now I was eating my lunch with my mother.

"You look better today" Mamma stated her observation."Have you and Jenny made up?" She asked hopefully.

"No mamma" I replied

"Then how the mood change?" Mamma frowned wondering about the reason.

"You know Arnav? The new boy who joined school?" I asked her. She nodded. "He came today in lunch and advised me that the solutions to my problems or the reasons can only be answered by Jenny and no one else. So I should face Jenny. He asked me if I want to let go Jenny and mine years of friendship like this. And that way, the chat with him made me realise he was saying truth. I couldn't let go my friendship and I can't hide everyday." There was a small smile on my face recalling that moment with Arnav. It was very sweet for me.

I looked at mamma and saw her face had a genuine smile and amusement in her eyes.

"The boy seems very intelligent" Mamma concluded.

"Yes, he is a genius in his studies" No matter what type of complications I had with Arnav, I could never disrespect his capabilities. I am not the type of person who does not know how to appreciate others just because we may not be friends or have any relation or any rivalry.

"I am sure he would be genius in studies but I am talking about humanity and good culture. He seems like a boy who really knows the value of relationship. You shouldn't loss a friend like him. They are very rare to find now a days" Mamma had a look which showed that she was thinking about her best friend Rima aunty.

Mamma and Rima aunty were true friends. They met when they were in high school. My mamma's parents were very strict. They had a little trait of giving sons more priority than daughters. But still they loved her. But it was good of them that they allowed mamma to go to Rima aunty's house which enhanced their friendship.

Mamma still keeps in contact with Rima aunty. Rima aunty lives in Shimla with her husband Mukesh uncle and their children Roma and Mihir. We visit each other in vacations and our families are close.

"Aesha, Nani is coming tomorrow to visit us." Mamma pulled me out of mine thoughts.

"what??" I shouted

"Aesha, you will behave properly, understood?" Mamma glared at me

"Ah! Mamma why is she coming?" I pouted

"Aesha, don't forget that she is mine mother and your grandmother."

"I know but I don't like when she keeps nagging you why you have kept two daughters at home and haven't married them yet and blah blah!" I put down my spoon on the plate angrily.

"Aesha beta, I know that its not good but she cares about us and loves us" Maa put her hand on mine

"Sonal dee is the worst sufferer of Nani's talks. You know how she sometimes says things that hurts Sonal dee so much."

Mamma sighed "I feel bad too but she is an old woman and she just wants to protect her traditions."

"Mamma protecting traditions is one thing but hurting Sonal dee is another." I crossed my hands on my chest.

"I happy that you care so much about your sister and that makes me proud. I also know that what Nani says is wrong. But its final that she is coming and its her daughter's house, she can come whenever she wants. You will behave properly and Sonal dee will also." Mamma ordered.

I angrily sighed "Okay but if she says something wrong then don't blame me" I stood up and put my plate in the sink and washed my hands.

I started heading towards my room when Mamma stopped.

She put her hands on my cheek lovingly "My Aesha is a good girl and she will show that her Mamma has raised her well. Isn't it?" I nodded pouting.

Mamma smiled and kissed my forehead "My cutie pie. Mamma loves you" And she hugged me. I hugged her back. I loved to be in the loving arms of mother. No matter how old I will be, I will always be my Mamma and papa's little girl who will always want their hugs and love.

We pulled back and I was going to turn to head to my room when mamma again stopped me.

"I forgot, did you have a chance to talk with Jenny?" Mamma asked worried

"No, she left quickly but I will talk to her on Monday if I am alive till then" I joked.

Mamma glared at me. She knew that I was joking about Nani being the death of me.

"Aesha?" Mamma was still glaring at me in the strict mother way

I put hands up and said "I promise I will behave as best as I can"

"Good, now go take rest"

Mamma went back to sink to wash the dirty utensils and I left to my room and took a small nap. The conversation with Arnav kept repeating in my mind.