Chapter-14 BFF

Sagar's POV

After dropping Abdul and Ayaan at Abdul's house I drove back towards my home. It was quite late and I was sure everyone would be asleep by now so I will not have to answer anybody's questions. But seriously right now that's not my concern at all. I am feeling so angry that I can't even describe. I am really happy that I decided to go and try to know something about Sahil. The way he was behaving with that girl made my blood boil. I mean it's not that I oppose romantic relationships but the situation here is entirely different. That guy's marriage is fixed and he was sitting and flirting around with another girl. How I wish I could have punched him right in face, but I controlled myself somehow. It is really important for me to find out Sahil's relationship with that girl, after all this is about my sister's life. What if the guy turns out to be a player or worst if he continues with his affair even after marriage. I know Zuby very well and she will be devastated if anything such ever happens to her. Poor girl already has a messed up life, thanks to her uncle and his family. Anyway I am definitely going to visit Sahil again after a day or two. God!!! I am really pissed off; if my first impression about Sahil does not change after the next visit then I am definitely not letting Zuby marry him. I want her to get married to someone who will love her and support her in every walk of life and most importantly be honest in their relationship. I was so engrossed in being annoyed with Sahil that the ride back home seemed really short. I parked my car and opened the main gate of our house. As I entered and walked further in the garden I noticed Zuby was outside and already looking at me. As I approached her I tried to smile at her in acknowledgment but she almost narrowed her eyes before returning my smile with her beautiful smile. She immediately asked me about my whereabouts...

How I wish I can safeguard this innocent soul…feeling physically and emotional drained with all the events of the day I just wanted to sleep now so I said…

"Anyway I am going to my room; I am very tired and need some sleep. You should also sleep now otherwise you might miss your morning prayer." Zuby just smiled and wished me goodnight. I know tomorrow morning she will go to work from our place and then head back to her home in the evening. I will ask her if she needs a lift as she didn't bring her car. I entered my room and directly headed to my washroom. I need a nice shower before going to sleep tonight; it will help me relax a bit. After taking a bath I lie down on my bed and fall asleep within minutes.

After Two days

It has been two days since I went to Sahil's diner and I am planning again to go today as I was able to get a half day. On my way towards Sahil's restaurant I was thinking about Monday when Zuby went back home. I gave her lift that morning, she asked me to take her home so that she can drop her things and take her car to work. Throughout the ride back to her place she was extremely quiet and also seemed worried. When I parked outside her house I had finally asked her…

"What's wrong Zuby? You were so quiet throughout the drive and I can make out something is bothering you" She looked up at me and I could see she was trying hard to control her tears, now I was more worried. I can't stand the tears in my girls' eyes…be it Sagarika or Zuby… I again spoke…

"You are freaking me out Zuby and please don't cry. Just tell me I am sure we can do something about your concerns…" after a little bit of motivation she finally spoke…

"I am actually worried because of two things… firstly I don't know if Ashfaq is still here or did he leave and secondly I don't know if I can ever again stay with you people like this. I mean I don't know how will Sahil treat me after marriage." I took a deep breath then answered her…

"First of all if Ashfaq is still around I know you are brave enough to face him, just take all the precautions you take while he is around and if things seem out of your control just give me or Sagu a call. And secondly don't think about what will happen once you are married. Keep faith in Almighty and I am sure you will get the best life partner who will always take care of you and love you."

I brought myself out of the memories of that day and focused on the way towards Sahil's diner. I have made a promise to myself that I will find out everything necessary about Sahil and if he does not deserve Zuby I will make sure I won't let this marriage happen. I reached his 'Yum Food' in about half an hour and walked inside after parking my car. NOT to my surprise the same girl from that night was present and she was actually sitting on his lap behind the cashier. There were just a few people right now and most of them were sitting at the back. As I entered that girl noticed me first and quickly got down from Sahil's lap and sat beside him. Sahil smiled at me as if nothing happened, and I wondered if this guy is so frank in a public place then what he does when they are alone. It was actually none of my business but since this guy has been chosen as my best friend's would be husband I had no option but to poke my nose in his business. Settling on a table not very far from the cashier I just ordered a chocolate milkshake and tried to keep an eye on the couple in front of me. Just as my order arrived I noticed the girl leaving, I asked the waiter who served me…

"Is that the owner and his wife?" I just hope I can get to know something about their relationship and the waiter replied in a casual tone…

"Oh yes he is the owner but she is not his wife…" I quickly added another sentence in my conversation with this waiter…

"Ah! Girlfriend I see" I winked at him and gave him a mischievous smile to which he nodded in agreement and walked away. I was no longer in a mood to stay here now that I knew this guy was having an affair even after his marriage is fixed to Zuby. I quickly finished my shake and paid the bill then walked out. I was about to get in my car when my mobile started to ring, I took it out of my pocket and saw it was Ayaan calling. Taking the call I got in my car…

S: Hey Ayaan…

A: Hi… Where are you? Actually I wanted to know when you are going to check on Sahil again.

S: I just did it. This guy is having an affair with that girl, I just saw them together again today and I even asked a waiter who told me she is his girlfriend.

A: I guess that's good in a way, don't you think we should just ask him to back off and decline his marriage proposal with Zuby. Should I visit him some day and talk to him?

S: NO! Not yet….lemme think about this first. Let's not take any rash decisions and make things difficult for Zuby. Let us meet someday and talk about this.

A: Ok

With that I hung up and drove off towards my home, I think it's time now that I talk to Sagarika and let her know about everything. Because she can still put some sense in Zuby and make her understand the whole situation.

Sagarika's POV

I wonder what Sagar has to talk to me about. He seemed worried but didn't tell me anything over the call and just asked me not to make any plans in the evening. The only thing he told me was that it is about Zuby. I hope everything is fine, because Sagar decides to talk to anyone about a problem only when he can't handle it anymore. This is the only reason I am more worried. I think about checking with Zuby but then stop as it's about her so I better be sure what exactly the matter is.

I reached home after work around 6 in the evening and I am surprised to see Sagar already home. Because he always comes after me, so I can sense that the matter is very serious. Sagar looks up at me and says...

"Freshen up quickly then come to my room. I will be waiting, and Sagu please make it fast." I just nod in agreement and rush into my room. I take a quick shower and after changing into my night-suit I walk in Sagar's room. I don't usually knock when I go to his room but whenever he is worried or angry I make sure I knock before entering. He instantly opened the door and dragged me in by holding my left arm. I settled on his bed and finally asked him...

"What's the matter Sagar? You are really scaring me now. I hope everything is fine with Zuby." He looked at me with concern and anger in his eyes, I was confused at this combination of emotions and then he finally spoke...

"I checked upon Sahil." I frowned at him and he continued...

"I am not going to let Zuby marry a guy chosen by her uncle without enquiring about him. I went to his restaurant twice, and both the time I saw him with a girl." I gasped listening to this but Sagar continued. He told me whatever he saw on both days and even I was sure that we need to warn Zuby and then may be directly talk to this guy. But one thing that Sagar said really confused me. I wonder what this contractor guy was doing there with Sagar. So I asked him...

"Sagar....why did you take that Ayaan with you?" Sagar took a deep breath and answered me...

"He loves our Zuby." My eyes were as big as saucers and my mouth hung open at hearing this.

" How is it possible? I mean they hardly met once or twice then how did he fall in love with her so quickly?" I was just not able to gulp down this information that someone can fall in love by just meeting hardly two times. But then Sagar told me Ayaan's entire story, I believed my brother when he said that he saw the honesty in Ayaan's eyes and also love for Zuby. Though it was really hard to fathom how a five year old's feelings were so strong that they remained till adulthood.

All this was too much for me to process back to back so I stayed quiet for some time. Sagar being my brother knows this about me, I assess situations by staying completely quiet for some time. Once everything was absorbed by me I spoke again...

"I think we must first warn Zuby about Sahil and not discuss about Ayaan yet...what do you think??" I asked Sagar who also agreed with me. But I told Sagar that I will discuss this topic with Zuby after our Alumni Meet on Thursday. Zuby is always excited about these parties and I did not want to spoil her fun. I was anyhow worried about her since she left after the weekend; she seemed sad and worried before she left that day. On discussing that with Sagar I came to know the reasons behind her behavior. I really love Zuby like my own sister, and just like Sagar even I want the best for her.

Finally it was decided by I and Sagar that I will talk about this Sahil guy after the Alumni Meet while I will go and sleepover at her place. My mind drifted towards Ayaan and I asked Sagar more about him. Only then did I come to know that one of the marriage proposals for Zuby was of Ayaan's elder brother. After discussing everything with Sagar I went back to my room and just plopped on my bed. I was getting too worried so I started browsing my social media accounts to divert my mind a little. Come Thursday there was a lot which I had to do.