12. CONDITIONS

It was another same morning I completed my daily routine and headed towards the university. I entered inside the class and started searching for Arlen but he was not seen soon professor entered and lecture started he was absent today. I went to library to read books then after university ended I left walking I was I the middle of my path and my phone buzzed I recognised the number and receive it I said " my faith is good too look who called me?" and giggled to this Neon chuckled and said " hey Rose your faith is more then good for you today can you come to my garage?" I was confused but agreed " yes I will be there in twenty minutes." saying this I ended the call and reached bus stop soon I was standing outside the gate of his garage as usual it was quite I went straight into cabin but no one was there. I called out Neon's name but got no response I went to the backyard and saw a bag of cash money on the table. I was about to touch it when neon said "ohh you arrived! sorry I was busy downstairs." " what is this money for." I questioned him as the amount was really big he said " uhhh... it's...the payment of car." he fumbled alot then I said " you could buy new car with these much money." he took the bag and kept it in the almirah and said "leave this tell me something did you answered Arlen yet.?" I gave him a blank expression then he said "c'mon Rose you think Arlen would hide something from me." I took a deep breath and said "no I haven't yet but I didn't get the chance he was absent today." " I know he was here with me till morning he was worried about your response and you were enjoying dinner party." he said sitting on one of the chair. I sat next to him and said "how did you know I was out?" I inquired he laughed and said " you uploaded pictures last night." he showed his phone I smiled and said " I know I am wrong I should have answered him but I am confused." he looked at me and said " he is nice boy he cares for you he loves you I know how much he talks about you when he's with me." My cheeks turned red I was blushing hard I said " true but it's better if me and Arlen talk about it." he nodded and then I heard Arlen calling Neon soon he came to backyard and stopped for one second and looked at me then he asked " hey ! what a surprise." I smiled then Neon said " I think I should get something to eat you both can talk I'll be back." saying this he left. I looked at Arlen we both were looking around not able to match our gaze then I said "so you were up whole night?" he nodded and smiled then said "you left me hanging so what can I do?" I looked down to my shoes then said " I know I was wrong but I was confused." he looked at me blankly then I continued " you know my past I don't want to break again by keeping my hope high." " trust me Rose I would never let you cry I would not betray you." I kept my hand on his then said "I know you won't because you value your relationship but..." " what?" he asked "I have some conditions." he nodded I continued " firstly no lies about eachother" he smiled and nodded " second no secrets nothing should be hidden and thirdly you have to concentrate on your studies." this time he burst out laughing then he "seriously studies I thought something else even in this you care for me." I smiled and said " if in this semester you scored more then sixty I will say yes to you." he laughed and said " okay I agree." we both laughed.

Then he asked "I saw your story last night it was some party or dinner something." I said " yes it was a dinner my brother came yesterday From his duty and gave us surprise that he'll be staying with us." I was more then happy to express my feelings he smiled too then Neon joined us he also brought some snacks after finishing I asked Arlen to drop me home. I came back late and prepared for my dance classes and left. I practiced for two hours and was heavily tired I came back home and rested i felt relaxed after talking to Arlen and soon sleep took over me.

At midnight I woke up due to some noise it was kate writing something sitting on the study table I asked "hey! why are you up still?" " nothing this project needs to be submitted tomorrow so just going through it." she said. I nodded and sat on the chair near her she asked " you aren't sleeping." "no" I answered while I was looking at her project she asked " yesterday Laurens told me about what you said." I looked at her for a while she was having serious face I nodded and looked down then she started again " but Rose give h one chance." I was annoyed by her always asking me to give him a chance I said " Stop it kate you know I can't and please stop making efforts for us to spend time together you know I don't feel anything for him." she said " so you want to stay alone just seeing other couples." " no I won't I am looking forward it's just this time I don't want to get hurt." I said looking straight into her eyes she nodded and kept quiet for a while then said " I am glad you are trying to move on I just want you to be happy." " I know" saying this I hugged her and then said " come now sleep otherwise you will feel tired tomorrow." I helped her pack her stuff then went to bed.