Falling in love after Marriage

Chapter 23

Vidhya's POV

I am having a great time with Ajay as always. I am going back to Kancheepuram in a few days and I already have the contraction in my heart, for missing him. Our results will be announced by the beginning of February. It's going to be a hard vacation. I got little emotional but my Ajay comforted me. For the first time, I leaned on his shoulder to seek comfort. I am not the PDA type of person. He was surprised by my sudden intimacy but I knew he enjoyed it.

I promised to meet him before leaving. After spending some time with him, we decided to go back as I remembered Janu will be waiting for me. I don't want to leave yet because of the fact that I will no longer be able to look at those mesmerizing pair of eyes daily. Wow. I have really fallen too deep for him.

Just like to break the effect of his spell, I heard a person yelling at someone to which I reflexively turned towards the voice, but just to leave me with a heart attack, I saw my anna with mixed emotions in his face and that b***h standing next to him with a smirk. My mind is doing many permutations and combinations of what was going to happen. I just stood rooted in my place. Unlike me, Ajay has some brain to unlock our fingers and to maintain some distance. I am too shocked even to breathe.

Wow. I have totally forgotten to look around. I realized Akash was here and he is the one who had loudly greeted my anna and that b***h. I noticed Janu almost standing behind Akash. She signalled me to come there. If any God listening to me, please make me invisible. I could see a hint of panic and hurt in her eyes. Her sparkling eyes now showing hurt because of me. I kept her in the dark side all these days. But here she is trying to save me from my anna. What kind of cousin I am. I never felt this much guilt in my whole life.

"I'm fine Akash. How have you been?" That b***h replied Akash and my anna looked confused. I don't know how would the event have turned if Janu is not present here at this moment.

"Hmm... What are you guys doing here? Hmm, Vidhu, who is this?"

My breath caught in my lungs and my brain is refusing to think anything. He is probably going to kill me. No other need, what will my athai and amma do? NO! I don't even want to think about the consequences. I tried hard to make a reply but I couldn't. Gratefully, Akash replied on my behalf. I know what he is telling is a pure lie. For a single person, that is me, my cousin and his best friend is telling lies to my Anna.

"Meet Ajay. He is also a Final student and my friend. He helped Vidhu and Janu in studies. Now they came to return the reference books back to him. Coincidentally I got to meet them. I suggested having some coffee. That's why we are here."

My anna being him, satisfied with the answer as I seen his face cleared and a smile crept its way in his face. He also shook his hand with Ajay. And Ajay passed a smile towards Nandhini. I told a lot about my family. He is keeping his cool but that fact itself making me feel nervous. I managed to move towards Janu foot by foot, not wanting to grab any attention from anyone.

I saw a few uncomfortable glances shared between Janu and Anna. It hurts because we were never been like this. All this f****d up problem between them is because of that b***h who could not keep her legs shut. Chill Vidhya! My language and thoughts purely depend on my mood. Now I am not having a good one.

Again Akash broke the uncomfortable silence.

"Hey Prabhu, you would have come here to spend some time with sister. So I think we should leave and give you some space and it's been an hour already we got here. So I think it's bye"

"Okay guys. Will see you later."

Did he just say us to f**k off for that b***h? YEAH! Where is my 'real' anna gone? You didn't realize Anna, but you started to think of us as a burden! I felt an angry sigh escaping from Janu!

We waved a bye to my anna and that b***h and got out.

The least I could do now is to apologize to her and I should fill in her with details. I took a deep breath before turning towards her but she motioned me to stop before even starting.

"We will speak about it after reaching the hostel."

Wow. She is angry. No, I could say it is an understatement from the face she is displaying. She has every right to be angry. So I simply nodded. I turned towards Ajay who is giving me an encouraging look. He knew I have to confess Janu everything. I smiled with a nod and waved at him

"I will call you after reaching there Akash. Sorry and Thanks. What you did means a lot for me."

Janu told Akash. She didn't even bother to spare a look at Ajay. Akash nodded and waved bye.

She stopped an auto and hopped into it and gave him our hostel address. I decided to stay silent and think about how to tell her everything.

As soon as we entered our room, I gave Janu a tight hug. I really need it.

"I am so sorry Janu. I didn't mean to hide it from you. One thing leads to another and I..."

"It's okay! You don't need to tell me anything. We have grown up our whole life together Vidhu."

She broke the hug and touched my right cheek with her palm with a very soft look.

"Everyone has privacy. I trust you and no matter what, you are always my family. I will always stand by your side with your decision to keep you happy. That includes these lies to Prabhu mama. I would have told him if not he had some bad company. But now we can't let them know about it till you complete the course."

She smiled. I couldn't control my emotions anymore. So I let it flow through my tears. How can she behave so mature? As she said we grew up together but why I felt insecure to let her know about my feelings towards Ajay?

She gently wiped my tears. Her eyes were filling with tears. I hugged her once more. I should have told her earlier. At least I am not going to hide it anymore.

"Janu! I am in love with Ajay!"

I blurted out. She nodded.

"I guessed"

Yes, obviously she would have noticed.

"I want to tell you everything! B-but..I don't know where to start."

I admitted. She took a minute before replying

"Tell me about your first meeting"

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"Do you remember? The day you told about him when you went to ask for some help in costing but he behaved like a jerk..."

Janu nodded with a smile. I too smiled as I clearly remember the whole day she cursed about him.

^ Flashback ^

I teased Janu all day, but I don't like anyone to mess with my Janu. So I decided to give him a piece of mind.

Next day, while Janu went to buy us breakfast, I asked Shruthy to come with me as I didn't know who is Ajay.

But she got a call from her boyfriend while we got near parking. So she excused herself and shown the gang in the corner and told me that the person sitting on the Blue coloured Royal Enfield is Ajay... I masked the meanest look and went to him. His whole gang turned their attention towards me which made me a bit uncomfortable but I am here to teach that brat some sense. I focused my gaze on him. Soon he looked at me up and down and smirked. That's it. He's going to regret his own birth!

"What do you think about yourself? Haan? Do you think that every woman in this world will fall in your feet by your charm? Stupid! Have you ever seen yourself in the mirror? You monkey! How dare you talk to my cousin like that? If you have intelligence, help others. Don't misuse it. Throw your arrogance aside and use your brain at least a little, if you have. Not every woman will approach you to beg for a date. Idiot... Idiot."

He stood confused like he didn't know any hint of what I am speaking. That added fuel to my rage.

"Don't you dare act confused. You know exactly what I mean. Some insane stupid idiotically told Janu to approach you to clear some doubts in costing. That's why she came to you. Not to look at your monkey face, Ajay. But I think your arrogance had blinded your senses. So, no! Thank you! Why are you standing like a burnt tree? Never speak a word to a woman without thinking twice. Keep this in mind!"

As soon as I said Janu's name, I have seen a glimpse of realization in his eyes but soon he kept a blank face. Totally waste of time! I looked around his friends, three of them looked amused, one has assessing look and finally that Ajay is having a sad face.

Uh-oh.. Have I crossed my limits? Is he really regretting too much? Then why the hell he is keeping his mouth sealed?

Fine. I should go. I am getting uncomfortable. The person who had assessing look cleared his throat. Er... What now? Did I commit a mistake by coming alone? They all are looking well built! Not a good sign. Gulp the fear! Don't show any indication of fear Vidhya!

He extended his hand to shake. Is he really appreciating me for damaging his friend's ego? I hesitantly and doubtfully shook his hand.

"I am Ajay"

He introduced himself. Wow. What a gentleman!

Wait! What?

I closed my mouth with my palm and my eyes widened by the shock written all over my face. I pointed my finger to the actual Ajay and mouthed 'Ajay?'. He nodded. Then instantly I moved my finger towards that person sitting on the bike. He wiped his fake tears.

"I am that insane stupid who idiotically referred Janaki to this Monkey-face."

NO!

Date to remember! THE MOST EMBARRASSING DAY IN MY LIFE!

"Karthik anna?"

He nodded. I gulped.

"I am so sorry anna! Some...misunderstanding.."

"It's okay ma. You are Vidhya! Right? Janaki always mentions your name "

I just nodded not knowing what to reply. Handle it cool Vidhya! I turned towards actual Ajay. He had a knowing look.

"Anyway. Whatever I said to him is actually meant for you. Don't you dare to say something wrong about my cousin."

I pointed my finger towards him to which I got a smirk as the response. But the confidence that I had in my voice at the beginning has vanished without any trace. Now I almost whispered this to him. I cleared my throat.

"So keep that in mind before slipping any words."

I managed to tell that sternly. I nodded at Karthik anna and walked calmly towards the class even though all I wanted is to run far away.

"VIDHYA!"

Even though he has spoken only three words to me, I recognized his voice instantly. Ajay!

I stood still in panic without turning around. I heard his footsteps. Slow down! You idiotic heart! He could even hear you!

He came and stood in front of me.

"Say one thing honestly...Please?"

What does he want?

"I couldn't get you, Ajay."

He smiled! Damn that smile!

"Do you really think I am looking like a monkey?"

He raised his left eyebrow. He has sharp features with sparkling eyes, full lips and... Beautiful smile. Stop! You are checking him out! I pinch my nose and looked down to hide my blush.

"Haan..? Hmm... N-Noo.."

His smile widened. Wait! I should not feed his ego! Before I could tell anything he did something which caught me off guard. He pinched my cheek. I am sure now my cheek would have betrayed me by displaying bright red. He smirked and went back to his gang with a bye.

I left my senses and rushed inside. I never felt like this nor allowed any stranger to touch me. I didn't feel any sparks like it is mentioned in love stories but sure I am having some chemical reactions in me.

How stupidly I scolded Karthik anna! Janu is going to kill me for cursing Karthik anna. He has been helping her since we joined here for our foundation course. That Shruthy! I am going to kill her. Why she gave me the wrong lead? But I should have asked his name before started speaking. I facepalmed myself.

Yesterday, I kept on teasing Janu about Ajay. Now how I am going to tolerate her? Ahhh... Karma is a b***h!

I decided to not tell her about it. If Karthik anna tells, then I can manage by telling some lame excuse. So that's it.

^ End of the Flashback ^

Janu is laughing so hard clutching her stomach with her hands. Superb!

"Vidhu ma.. (laughs) I-if you have... (laugh) asked me... I would have.. (TRIED to control her laugh)... God! I would have happily accompanied you. But that would be so childish... Like I am complaining about a bully to a strong woman... (laughs) Like a superhero saving an innocent woman (laugh) Then it would have been a good meet! But (laugh) that's the funniest first-meet you know... (laugh) "

I glared at her playfully. She started laughing more. I sighed. Even though I don't want to admit it, our first meeting is the craziest! But it is very special to me.