Arjun was amused, "Come-on dear, it's a common thing I keep saying to all my friends, and you are a close friend now. It means nothing more than that please don't get serious. I do consider you as a very dear friend, but that's about all and nothing more really. Actually, I'm bit surprised as to how we became close friends so fast, it's been just 2 or 3 days that I met you. I normally take much more time in trusting someone to become my dear friend, but in your case, I guess there is some connection from the past that has made this possible" he went on to say, probably to make things very normal.
Saniya got disappointed at this and became silent. Arjun stopped walking and looked up at her. Then holding her hand he softly said, "Did I hurt you?" he patted her cheek gently.
"No, not at al
