12 He really is a dummy

Advay dashed to the car and brought out a chilled water bottle.

" Here. "

" Thanks. "

Taking in large gulps of water, Arnav stared in space, trying to calm his racing heart. His face looked the usual. He had chocolate brown eyes, a perfect shaped nose and his black hair was gelled to perfection.

But Advay knew, this was just the mask he wore for the world to see. He could clearly see the sadness behind those eyes. The pain he had endured for the past several years, the hurdles in the relationships & the betrayal, he knew it all. Even though he wanted to help his brother, he knew he wont let him.

He would just prefer to keep him away from all of it, protect his innocence & growth. But he was not a child anymore!

" Let's go inside. " This pulled Advay out of his daze.

" What? No. We are going to hospital. You need a check up. "

" No. Mr. Raizada will get mad. I don't want to fight him again. Just let's go. "

Advay pursed his lips but said nothing. He was right. If Dad came to know about this, there will be another family drama, he won't believe them, rather he won't believe Arnav.

However, Advay made him promise to go to the hospital once the exhibition was over. Arnav agreed.

Sofya was still thinking about what Arnav had said, the place where he touched her skin was still warm. What did he mean by getting ready for others? Can't a girl get ready for herself? Is it always to please the guys? These boys are always head over heels. They don't understand the basic women concept, let alone their intution.

Hmmph! He really is a dummy then.

Sofya was still deep in her thoughts. Not noticing where she was going, she almost walked into Grandpa & Mr. Raizada ( Arnav & Advay's dad ).

" I am so sorry Uncle. My mind was elsewhere. " Sofya bowed, her face a deep crimson red.

" It's ok child. " Mr. Raizada waved away. " Where's Arnav? Isn't he with you? " he asked suddenly.

Truth be told, she had no idea where he had gone after drinking. Sofya would have liked to say so, she couldn't care much less about his itinerary, but under the scrutinizing gaze of her grandfather, she only replied softly, " He's with Nina. "

She had earlier seen both of them at the bar, so it was her natural assumption.

" I am here, Mr. Raizada. " A cold voice answered.