Chapter-12 Hanging Out

Sagar's POV

I was late last night but I knew that Sagarika and Zuby are staying together tonight. I did hear the sound of the movie they were watching last night but I did not want to disturb them as I was sure these girls would have been in some silly PJs which they surely don't want to wear in front of anyone else. I went in my room and changed into a pair of sweatpants and t shirt then fell asleep. I woke up around 9 in the morning, I had plans to go and check on this Sahil guy today. I didn't discuss this with Sagarika or Zuby but I wanted to meet him. Zuby was not just a friend she was like a sister to me and no matter how much she didn't want to go against her uncle and aunt I wanted to be sure about this guy. I can't let her ruin her life like this; I had to do something to have a better idea of this guy. Luckily I was able to get the address of his diner yesterday and decided to go and have a look today. When I got out of my room I saw Zuby having breakfast in the kitchen. Mom really loved her a lot, she also prepared Zuby's favorite breakfast today. But as Zuby saw me she looked at me with a raised eye brow and when I asked her what happened she said...

"If you think you are having any of your alone plans today then you better cancel them because you are hanging out with us." I was a bit confused at why she said that but anyhow I spoke…

"You guys should have told me in advance I already have plans man!" I really don't understand my sisters, all the time the discussion was about their sleepover, their weekend together and all. But now Zuby is glaring at me as if I have dumped them at the last minute. My chain of thought was broken by Zuby's reply…

"First thing I am not a man and second thing you should have used your brain that if I am staying then you have to spend time with me as well. Because last time I checked you are my best friend as well."

Saying this she just huffed and turned to the other side, I had no choice but to say yes to her demand; she was so happy to know that I will cancel my other plan to spend time with my crazy girls that she offered me a bite from her pancake. And Zuby offering a bite from her favorite meal means she is too happy. Taking the bite I walked out of the kitchen and called up Abdul, yes I was going there with Abdul. He was the one to help me in getting the address of Sahil's diner. I had to inform him that I won't be able to go today and that we shall go tomorrow. Though I was the one to tell Ayaan to stay away from Zuby but still for some reason I couldn't stop myself from doing a comparison between Sahil and Ayaan. And for that I had to gain some more information about Sahil. I could see the honesty in Ayaan's eyes when he confessed his love for Zuby. Abdul was a good friend and I trusted him to not get biased. Anyway I called him and cancelled our plan for today, he told me that Ayaan wanted to meet Sahil as well but I asked him to stop Ayaan. This was a very delicate matter and I did not want anything to go wrong or create problems for Zuby. Once I was done with the call I went out and saw Sagarika and Zuby ready to leave, they told me that their plan was to do some shopping then watch a movie and finally we will have lunch together. But the only part that terrified me was 'SHOPPING' but I had no options. I am sure this was going to be a long day, we got out and settled in my car then I drove towards Sagarika's favorite mall.

Third Person POV

The three friends reached Sagarika's favorite mall in almost an hour and the whole way the girls kept irritating Sagar by asking him to find a girlfriend soon and get into a serious relationship. Zuby and Sagarika only left that topic when Sagar threatened them to take a U-turn and go back home. They very well knew Sagar can ACTUALLY do that so they stopped irritating him. Sagar on the other hand was not really glad today to be out with the girls, for him getting to know Sahil was more important. But again he loved his girls and never wanted to see them upset or mad because of him. He knew they would have given him the silent treatment for at least a month if he did not agree to go with them. This had happened once before and so Sagar was in no mood to make history repeat itself.

Once Sagar parked his car they all took the elevator and the girls first went into a footwear shop. This was somewhere Sagar had no problems as he was fond of buying footwears. Zuby and Sagarika decided to buy some footwear for Zuby's marriage. After all she had to do a lot of shopping this was what Sagarika convinced her, though Zuby didn't feel any excitement. After the footwear they went into a book store where Zuby and Sagarika were lost in the romance genre. Sagar on the other hand was just getting bored, since he studied law he already had to read so many books that even the sight of other books disgusted him. Only when he decided to drag his sisters out of the book store he got a call from Ayaan. Ayaan wanted to know the reason behind the change of plans; Sagar could make out how desperate he was to know about Sahil. But Sagar made him understand that it won't be a wise decision on Ayaan's part if he also accompanied Sagar and Abdul. Ayaan somehow convinced Sagar that he won't meet Sahil in person right now but still wants to accompany them. Then Ayaan again asked the reason why Sagar could not make it today and was relieved to know that this change of plan was actually to make his Zuby happy. He can definitely wait another day to check on Sahil only if it means that Zuby will be happy. Ayaan then tried to know which mall they were in but Sagar understood his intentions and clearly told him that he can't just drop here to meet Zuby and pretend that it is a coincidence. Ayaan did not like it though, he did not want to let go any opportunity to be with Zuby. He did try hard but Sagar did not tell him anything. Both of them said bye and hung up, after that Sagar tried to get hold of Sagarika and Zuby and literally dragged them to the billing counter. Both the girls bought three books each to which Sagar made a disgusted face.

Once out from the bookstore they went to buy movie tickets. The girls decided to watch Incredibles 2 and so Sagar got the tickets for the 4 o'clock show. Since there was still time so they thought of having lunch before the movie. The three of them went to the food court and found a table for themselves. Once they were settled Sagar asked Sagarika and Zuby what they want to eat. Both the girls agreed to have Mexican Chicken Wraps from Mc. Donalds along with fries and cold drink. Nodding in agreement Sagar walked towards Mc. D and ordered for three wraps, he decided to have the same for himself. When Sagar came back after around 15 minutes as it was crowded in Mc. D he noticed the girls were excitedly discussing about something. On tuning into their conversation he came to know that they were discussing about their college alumni meet which was to be held someday next week. Anyway they all enjoyed their lunch and then walked to the multiplex to watch the movie. They had a good time watching the movie with a big box of popcorn. Sagar always bought the tickets for the corner seats and Zuby would sit at the extreme end with Sagarika in the middle and then Sagar. He preferred these seats so that no guys will sit beside his sisters, he was definitely a possessive brother and both the girls just loved this about him. After the movie Sagar drove the girls back home, it was just 7 in the evening but they were all exhausted with the day's activities and so walked in their respective rooms. Sagarika and Zuby just plopped on the bed without changing and immediately drifted into deep slumber. Sagar on the other hand called up Abdul to check if they can still go today. Even he can't wait to check on Sahil, after all this is about his best friend's life.

Ayaan's POV

I reached Abdul's place in almost half an hour but the whole way I was wondering why did Sagar cancel today's plan at the last moment. I thought of asking Abdul because I don't think anything could be more important for Sagar other than this right now. I went in Abdul's house; I did not ring the bell since his father was already out and opened the door for me. I directly went towards Abdul's room, I knocked at his door and he opened the door. He was on a call; I guess it was his girlfriend since he was using all cheesy names. We smiled at each other and he gestured me to sit on his bed, I took off my shoes and comfortably sat on his bed with my legs crossed. Listening to Abdul's conversation with his girl I wondered when I will get a chance to talk to Zuby like this. Will I also call her with any nick names and what about her? Will she also have any special names for me, oh how I wish I could be with her right now? Till I didn't find her my situation was not good but since I found her and met her I feel my situation has become worst. Now I just can't stand the distance between us. Yesterday it was so difficult for me not to touch her. All I want to do is hold her, touch her, feel her, and shower her with all my love. Be the reason for her smiles, make her happy and for all this I NEED to make her MINE first. I was brought out of my thoughts when Abdul called my name and apologized for making me wait. I told him it was fine and there is no need to apologize. He told me that his girlfriend was quite upset today since her parents are looking into a marriage proposal that has come for her. I have met her a few times and I guess she is a nice girl. I have seen true love in Abdul's eyes whenever he looks at her or even talk about her. Abdul told me that he has already spoken to his parents about Anam, his girlfriend. They will be meeting her parents next week and ask her hand for Abdul. I was really happy to hear this, but then Abdul said…

"Enough about me and my love life now you tell what have you decided?" I was not sure what exactly Abdul was talking about so I asked him and he said…

"I mean will you come with Sagar and I tomorrow or you will let us check on him first?��� I did think about this so I replied���.

"Abdul I am sure you know I won't be able to sit here and let you guys go alone. But I also agree with Sagar, in fact Adila appi also asked me to be very careful. So I have decided that I will come with you guys but I will stay in the car." Abdul took a deep breath and said 'OK'. Then I remembered and asked Abdul if he knows the reason why Sagar changed today's plan in the last moment. Abdul did not know the reason so I decided to call Sagar and ask. After talking to him I was happy that the plan was changed just to make my love happy but I was also a little pissed as Sagar did not tell me which mall they all went to. I just wanted to drop there and bump into her pretending it to be a coincidence and then somehow manipulate the situation and end up spending time with my girl. Ah! It is difficult to be in love and stay away from your beloved. The rest of my day I stayed at Abdul's place, in fact I had lunch at his home. His youngest sister is very fond of me and I don't know why. She is just 15 and treats me no different than Abdul. I ordered pizza and we all enjoyed our lunch together. Around 7 in the evening Abdul got another call from Sagar who asked if we can still go, Abdul asked me and I immediately nodded in agreement. Sagar hung up after telling Abdul that he will join us in the next half an hour. I was again anxious now, I just hope Sahil is not the kind of guy every brother wants for his sister because if that was the case then Sagar will never let me marry Zuby. But I calmed myself and tried to remain positive. After almost half an hour Sagar reached Abdul's place and we all started towards Sahil's diner.