Aasma's POV

"How dare he speaks to me like that, huh? But at least I'm happy to answer him back". I said to myself.

After walking out of the auditorium, I decided to meet Santosh as I knew he was waiting for me to meet his mom so that we both can convince her for his admission to Harvard law college.

While walking towards the parking lot I saw Nisha approaching me.

"Good that you're here, I thought you'll be busy with the auditions." She said.

"What auditions? Huh, It's already done for the day."

"Done .... so quick?"

"Don't ask me. I think today is the worst day of my life."

"Why? What happens? Did Sahil proposed to you?"

"Allah! Please help me.
Nisha, tell me, Seriously! Are you mad?"

"No, dear. I'm not. Instead, I'm very much capable enough to see what you can't." She said lifting her one eyebrow.

"You know something, Nisha. You badly need a doctor."

"Hahaha, Not me. You need a doctor.
Can't you see how much he is in love with you?"

"No. No, he's not, okay. Because if there is anything, I'm sure, he would have told me so." I replied to her.

"Maybe, he is facing the same problem that I'm facing. Even I can't tell Santosh about my feelings. And being a friend, you're not even helping me."

"Okay, fine. I'll speak to him. But next time, don't drag Sahil into all this shit.
If he ever comes to know, I won't be able to face him. Just imagine how bad, he'll feel."

"He would love it." She giggled.

"Nisha, please. I'm already mad. Don't create more confusion."

"Why? What happens? And why did your audition got over so quickly."

"All because of him.'

"Him? Who?"

"You remember, the guy with whom I fought in the morning."

"Yes, over a fan." She chuckled.

"Yeah. He is the college president and unfortunately, Mr. Caleb instructs me to work with him for organizing the event."

"What? Really?" That's why I told you so many times to visit the union room, see, if you would know him, then you would never end up in fighting with him.

"Hmmm. And now, he's is simply taking revenge. Allah! How much I hate him. Anyway, Santosh is waiting for me. I should leave now."

"Waiting? Where you all are going leaving me here, huh?"

"I think, you should really join. You should visit your mother-in-law." I teased her.

"To Santosh house? To visit his mom? Why?"

"Please don't mind, I can't tell you now. I want him to tell you but yes, I'll speak to him about you today."

"Okay, if you say so. But if he gets angry, then...?"

"Don't worry. It's high time, that he should speak up now.
Anyway, he is waiting, I should leave now."

I saw Santosh sitting on his bike waiting to take me to his place to talk to his Mom.

"Is everything fine Aasma? Did he said anything?"

"Don't worry. I already gave him, his appropriate answer."

"I find him very weird".

"Yeah, absolutely weird.

"I thought, that you'll go with my idea."

"Yeah, I wanted to. But Sahil suggested me to continue it as quitting means losing."

"Sahil is a smart guy and I know he'll never advise anything wrong to you." He said while tucking my hair behind my ear.

"So should we leave?" I asked him.

I nodded and sat behind him on his bike. He started his bike and he rode straight to his house.

On reaching his home, I saw Santosh's mom in the kitchen.

"Hello, Aunty". I greeted her.

"Oh my God! What a lovely surprise, sweetie."

She turned to the maid and asked to handle the rest.

We walked to the drawing-room. I kept my bag on the couch and was about to sit when she said,

"Aasma, not here. Let's go to the bedroom. I want to talk to you.

Then she glared at Santosh and said

"Thanks for bringing her here and now go take your shower. And yes, don't disturb us."

Santosh rolled his eyes and went to his room.

"Come on, sit beside me, Aasma. I have so much to say."

I smiled at her.

She is a motherly figure to me. She always stands strong beside me whenever needed and she treats me no less than a daughter.

"Did Santosh tell you that he is planning to leave us?"

"No, no you are mistaken, aunty."

"No, baby. I'm not. He doesn't want to look after our family business but wants to go to Harvard for his studies."

"But, Aunty ... He told me that he wants to run his family business with proper knowledge and experience so that he can be a successful business just like uncle"

"What? Did he really said so?"

"Yes, of course. Moreover, he told me that to run a business, a proper degree is needed that's why he has chosen Law as a subject so nobody will be able to make him fool in business."

"Really! How come my son has become so mature? It's all because of you, Aasma. I will surely talk to your uncle and pay his fees immediately else his admission might get canceled."

"Yes, aunty you should do that immediately."

"Aasma I feel so relaxed after talking to you. You should drop infrequently."

Our discussion was cut off by Santosh as he enters the room with a serious look.

"My baby is back." She said while giving a smile to Santosh and turning to me she said

"Okay, then you people talk, I've to go to the kitchen, and yes, Aasma, you will be having the lunch here with us today."

"Aunty, no please...." she cut me off

"I didn't ask you. I just ordered you to do so. So don't argue." She said with a smile and I simply nodded with a smile.

While leaving the room she turned to Santosh and said
" God bless you, my son, and kissed his forehead."

Santosh gave me a questioning look after she left and I grabbed his arms to go to his room.

"What! She agreed. I don't believe this. How did you manage this? You're a magician, Aasma."

"That was very easy because she is extremely sweet. Why don't you speak to her properly? I'm sure, she'll understand." I continued.
"Santosh, now if I ask you something will you answer me truthfully."

"Of course, Aasma. You know I'm always true to you."

"Do you love Nisha?"

He was quiet for some time and then said, "Yes".

"Then why don't you say her?"

"Because at this stage of my life, my ambition and my career is my first priority. Frankly speaking, I've no time for love. Moreover I'll be leaving soon so I don't want to give her any hope." He explained.

"You're very correct but don't you think that you should give her a chance. Let her decide her destiny too. Why make her feel that she is into a one-sided love. After all, we're friends. At least share your feelings with her. "

"Fine, I'll talk to her". He said after thinking for some time.

"Let's do it today then. After all, I deserve a treat from you, right?" I winked.

"Sure, sweetie. You already made my day. Anything for you. London Club. Today at 8 pm. Okay."

"Club?.... No." Let's go to a restaurant or Mall?"

"But Nisha would prefer a club. She already asked me once for London Club."

"But... I think then why don't you two go today and I'll join you all some other day as today is a special day for you two."

"This special day is all for you. Come on. Don't worry. Nisha will kill me if she doesn't see you there. I swear you'll enjoy it".

"But Clubbing ... why my heart says that it won't be a good idea.
Allah knows the best". I said to myself.

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