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3 days later,
Saturday 12pm

Third Person's PoV

Avinash looked left and right and then again right and left before coming out of his room, something which he has been doing from the last three days, just to avoid both of his best friends. 

Inhaling a deep breath, he came out from his room and went outside without catching anyone's eyes. He came out of the house and took the cab which was waiting for him. 

"New Mall Construction site." Avinash said and sat on the seat comfortably. 

The driver nodded his head and started the taxi while Avi took out his phone and started strolling the emails. 

Putting on the Bluetooth Earplug he started checking the voice mails and discussing the meetings.

While checking the mails, Avinash's eyes collided with a certain mail which made his eyes widened. 

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Dear Avinash,

I am Sorry.

You will be thinking why am I saying so? It's because of the way I behaved with you. My impulsive behavior has caused a lot of harm. To me, to you and to our friendship. 

I know you don't know, so today I am going to Delhi for the final competition of Dancing Juniors. I wanted you, my best friend, to come and give me best wishes. 

Waiting for the reply.

The Crazy Naishu, XD.

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Water started collecting in Avinash's eyes which he wiped. He wanted to go and wish her, but he couldn't. He just couldn't muster his courage after the way he behaved.

He wished if only someone would have been his side to support him and stand by him.

Thinking about the word support the person came to his mind was Mihika, his support system. He truly missed her. 

The next person he thought could hear him was Priya but will she? 

He is avoiding her, why would she help him. But she is his Priya won't she listen to him.

Sighing, Avi opened one of his presentation files and started working on it.

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Avinash's PoV

I looked at the half constructed building in front of me and smiled. Baba would be probably proud of my achievement.

I walked over to the worker section to talk with workers when four small children came towards me. 

"Hello Uncle. Where is Priyu di?" the kids of the workers asked me while I looked at them for a second.

"Priyu Di? Priya?" I asked, to which they nodded their head with a smile agreeing. 

"Why will she be here?" I questioned them. They all looked at each other with frown and one of them finally said, "You don't know Uncle? Priyu Di comes here regularly and plays with us. She even gave us some toys." 

Priya used to come here? Daily? But how? I come here regularly too.

"When?" I asked them to which they smiled and answered,"This time."

Okayyy..

"Priyu Di will come later today. She might be busy." I said to the kids to which they nodded and left.

Priya used to come here and she never told me. Why? She could have met me. And this area isn't that safe to roam around. What this girl thinks most of the time.

Should I meet her today? But wasn't it me who was ignoring her? 

But it's important to meet her too. I just can't let her roam around in the unsafe places. And also I can ask her views on my situation.

Rubbing my head I went towards the manager cabin. 

I came inside the cabin and sat on the seat. I started looking over the project details waiting for the manager who was out for a round.

This time Priya I will definitely talk to you. I can't let my best friend down. I can't act like a coward like old times and lose my other support system.

Priya's PoV

"Naisha, get outside." I said, looked over to Naisha who was scrolling her Instagram. 

"Naishu, Are you okay?" I questioned her and she raised her head up and looked at me with a nervous smile. 

"I will be okay. Love you." Naisha said, giving a flying kiss to which I smiled and captured her kiss. 

"Love you too. Rock the competition." I said to which she nodded.

We both came outside the car and Nandini looked towards the dance academy. 

Today Naisha's team is going to Delhi for the final level. They have the competition in 10 days and all teams are called a week before to the place.

"Priya?" She asked, to which I hummed and looked at her. Playing with her fingers, Nandini asked,"Won't Avinash meet me?"

I smiled at her weakly and replied,"He is busy, you know. But if he will talk to me, I will definitely make him talk to you."

Naishu nodded her head and went inside the dance academy taking her bag of clothes. They are supposed to leave, from here in an hour or two. 

Sighing, I sat inside the car and started driving to the construction area. He would be there and I won't let him make my best friend sad. I do love him but I love my best friend too.

Both are my lifelines and I can't see any of them sad. 

Why did everything I planned went wrong? Everything was going so good. I was getting to know his likes, dislikes, but then suddenly he got busy. 

A frown appeared on my face remembering what he said on the dining table two days back.

"Aunty I would not be able to eat my breakfast and lunch for three-four days here."

These were the exact words he said. And now it is making me think, he is purposely ignoring everyone. 

Agh! Why Avinash? Why?

"Idiot Banerjee! I am coming." I mumbled and increased the speed of the car. 

Words - 1005

Sholly 🙉
I was busy travelling and had a writer's block too.
Not to forget my goodie exams.

Will post next chapter also 😌

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Lots of love
Shradha