NEVER LET ME GO ✔️ (COMPLETED)

Chapter 8~ Jealousy, Camping, and Bonfire

Rishabh: Five more minutes, Aashi

Aashi cut the call and sat at the edge of her bed, beside her leg was the suitcase filled with her clothes for the trip. They are going on the trip in Rishabh's dad's Fortuner. Whenever they make such plans Rishabh always comes to pick up Aashi first. She wondered if he has gone to pick up Laila first. Aashi is now getting very suspicious of that girl, her sixth sense getting hyperactive active in her presence.

Ten minutes later, the doorbell rang. Aashi got up but quickly sat again. If it is Rishabh then she doesn't want to make herself look like a despo, he should come and apologize. Aashi felt restless as she heard his voice coupled with Laila's coming from downstairs.

Oh, so he had gone to pick her up first. Aashi thought angrily. She puffed up her cheeks in anger, folded her arms and sat back on the bed.

A few minutes later, the door to her room opened and Rishabh peeped in.

'Hey.' He smiled nervously at her. Aashi glared at him and then turned around, her back to him. She heard him sigh.

Rishabh sat beside her, - 'What happened to my sherni?' He asked with a smile. Aashi doesn't reply.

He shook his head, - 'You na, Aashi, at times you become a kid. I tell you.' He said seriously. Aashi looked at him.

'Why did you pick up Laila first?' She asked innocently yet angrily.

'I smell someone is jealous.' Rishabh smirked

'Shut up!' Aashi slapped his arm.

'Yes, I did pick her up first, but how does it matter,' He shifted closer and placed his palm on her shoulder, - 'you will always remain my best friend.' He said seriously. Staring into his eyes, she saw sincerity and honestly, it made her melt. But she is still angry because he always picks her up first. She looked away.

'Come, Aashi please.'

'I won't go...you go with that Laila. Ever since she has come you have become a total Majnu.' Aashi said still not looking at him.

'Manju.' Rishabh chuckled. He stopped when Aashi looked at him.

After five more minutes of coaxing and assurance, Aashi agreed to come. Rishabh is relieved. His words did make her feel special, also he promised to never do this again. Aashi left the room and Rishabh followed her dragging her luggage.

Laila greeted Aashi downstairs, even though she didn't want to, Aashi greeted her back. She then bid goodbye to her parents and promised them she will call them. Since she is going for a weekend trip they are worried, it's not the first time but still, parents will be parents.

Aashi is happy when Rishabh said that she will sit beside him in the passenger's seat and not Laila. Aashi noticed her expressions darken and this time she knew it's not her imagination.

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Everyone from their group was delighted on meeting Laila. Aashi at one point felt like bashing Dinesh and Feroz's head open when they commented that Laila and Rishabh are a pair, and when Rishabh corrected them (blushing little) Jasmine pitched in saying they should become a couple if they aren't. Aashi kept muttering curses under her breath.

'This is the best camping site here. You can sleep under the sky, good view of the sunrise.' Rishabh said excitedly to Laila, they walked front with everyone else following them. Everyone took turns in talking about the place, all except Aashi who silently followed them with her cheeks puffed up, a frown on her face and her arms folded.