Chapter 60

A week later,

Sharanya's pov .

"Bhai (Bro) spent four years with Maa while I spent just a few months because I was in America for studies." Piyush said in a whispering tone. His eyes were on the coffee mug.

The cold wind washed over my face, making me shiver a little. The weather was all gloomy with rain from the past week.

"It's ok Piyush, everything will be alright, she is in a better place now," I said softly, and he tried to smile but failed. "Bhai isn't fine Sharanya, he is broken," he said after taking a sip of black coffee.

"He just needs some alone time. He'll be alright," I said, and he nodded, staring at the sky as we were sitting on the couch on the balcony.

I jumped at his sudden yell.The Brown-eyed Monster is up now.

"What happened bhai?" Piyush got up and went to him, followed by me. He stared at me for a second, then averted his eyes. "Nothing much, Piyush," he answered.

Piyush nodded and went to the basement to check on those murderers.

It's been a week since we hadn't talked because he was busy in his own world. We stayed under the same roof, but just like strangers. Skipping lunch and dinner was Neil's favourite hobby these days, and well, locking himself in his room tops the list. And to be honest, I didn't dare talk with him because his anger was the thing that I was scared of.

"Want to have a cup of coffee?" I asked, then shut my eyes tightly. I didn't want him to shout at me again. "I'll manage," he said, going to the kitchen.

I followed him to the kitchen and found him making coffee for himself. Sensing my presence, he turned towards me and I stared at his eyes, which were swollen and red.

"You okay?" I blurted out, "No, no, I shouldn't have asked this question to him.."My eyes widened hearing him. It was just a small hmm, but it's okay, the monster was calm now.

"Why are you standing here? "Go and freshen up, you have college today," he said without turning towards me.

Why did I have to stutter in front of him all the time?

"Why?" he questioned, turning towards me after pouring himself a cup of coffee.

"Because I don't want to." I answered, and was about to leave. "Wait," he freaked me out.

"Why did what happen?" And his interrogation has just started.

Now what should I answer?

Damn... I seriously couldn't go to college today because it's my first day of Aunt Flo and my stomach was hurting so freaking much.

I have some issues with Aunt Fl, like sometimes it didn't hurt at all and the next month it hurt like hell and it made me want to cry my lungs out.

I tried to sound confident as I spoke."This is not the way to behave, Sharanya. If I am not saying anything, that doesn't mean you will start behaving like a brat. Now go and get ready. You are going to college." His voice was low yet stern. His eyes were on mine as he took a sip of the bitter liquid.

"Mujhe nahi jaani hai college maine bol diya aap jayee aur apne kaam se matlab rakhein" (I said I wouldn't poke your nose into my business).I shouted and ran inside the bedroom before he could catch me and lock the door.

"Bach gayii" I lay down on the bed, pulling the duvet over my stomach, and tried to sleep, but the pain was too much.

I wanted to have some cookies and ice cream, but the fridge said toh nahi hai (the fridge was empty). Come on, Sharanya, sleep.

"That was not the way to behave, Sharanya." I flinched and sat up the heck. When did he come inside?

Lol, he had spare keys.

"I have so many problems and then it's you going all brat. Why the hell are you doing this?" He shouted again, and my eyes started watering. Oh, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormones, the hormone

I didn't say anything and looked down, fidgeting with my fingers. I muttered, "Neil mujhe college nahi jana hai (Neil I don't want to go to college). I am not fine. Please leave me alone."

"What happened? Do you have a fever or what? " He checked my forehead, "Your temperature is normal."

"Hey now, why are you crying? I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you like this; I was just tense about a few things at the time." Anyway, I'm sorry," he said as he sat beside me, gently wiping my tears.

"It's okay, you don't need to go to college, just rest." He was cold one moment and the other moment he became all softie. He indeed had some dipolar disorder..

"Accha, atleast tell me what happened to you." "Do you know Aunt Fl, I mean periods, red flag for girls, which happens every month huh?" he asked again, infuriating me."Wahi hua hai!" this time I shouted and his eyes widened.

He somewhat looked embarrassed about doing all the interrogations. "Hey, it's okay, it's fine, it happens with all the girls." I let out a frustrated sigh hearing him. "Huh, it was not my first time." I wasn't a kid for God sake..

I know about it. I am not a kid. You don't need to take tension." I said with a tight-lipped smile and he held my right palm, giving it a gentle squeeze.

"If it's hurting so much, then we could go to the doctor," he said, staring at me. His eyes were soft.

"No, it's fine I'll be fine, "I answered making him sigh.."Well then you rest. I am going to make your favourite Nutella sandwich," he said as he got up.

"Nutella khatam ho chuka hai last week mein, but I didn't tell you about it," I said, and he pulled out his phone, dialled a number, and said, "Hello Robin."Yes, go and buy two jars of Nutella, a few packets of potato chips, dark chocolates, and don't forget the chocolate ice cream tub, "ordering his staff, he cut the call.

"You will get everything in a few minutes, so now rest" and he left.

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"Won't you have breakfast?" I asked as he passed me the plate of Nutella sandwiches and a glass of orange juice.

"I'm not hungry, you have it and rest," he said as I grabbed his wrist. "Skipping meals isn't the way Neil, you're playing with your health you---" he cut me off shouting.

"I said right away that I don't want to eat breakfast, so why are you forcing me?"His fist banged on the table and the glass jug that had orange juice fell down on the floor, breaking into pieces.

I stood up and my eyes went wide. "I arranged your favourite breakfast, right? So have it and rest instead of disturbing me, "Neil said, getting all angry.. Damn, why couldn't he control his anger?

"You said you wouldn't shout at me but you did," I muttered lowly and heard him grunting. "Grow up Sharanya, leave me alone, don't poke your nose in my business," he said as he walked away, leaving me stunned.

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He puffed the cigarette, staring at those four men who were getting some special treatment from his staff. They were burning their skin with lighters and rubbing that burnt part with salt and red chilli powder. Still, those dogs weren't saying anything.

He was getting pleasure from seeing them like this. It was satisfying but frustrating also as they were tongue tied.

His phone rang for like the 10th time and finally he picked it up. "What happened, Asha Aunty? Why are you disturbing me huh? I told you to take care of Sharanya, right? So just do it and stop calling me. "

"Neil Sir, Sharanya Mam hasn't eaten her breakfast when I tried. She shouted at me and then locked herself in the bedroom," she said from the other side..

"Ok, I will look into it. You go to your work," and he hung up the call.

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Breakfast kyu nahi kiya, were you hungry?"He asked, stepping inside the room with a plate of sandwiches.

She continued to use her phone while completely ignoring him."Sharanya," he said as he snatched the phone from her grasp.

"Why are you here, huh? It's my life. If I have my breakfast or not, it's none of your concern. Don't---" "Take a bite Sharanya, we'll fight later," he said as he thrust the sandwich into her mouth. She glared at him back and took a bite.

"Aap bhi khalo" (You also have it), we'll fight later," she said. "Bhook nahi hai (I am not hungry)" Neil answered, making her angry...

"What bhook nahi hai, bhook nahi hai huh? Is it true that apki mom wapas aajayegi?Will she come back? No, she left, and she is now in a better place, away from this cruel world, and what are you doing, puffing cigarettes pagal ho gaye aap!!You are calling me a kid and a brat, but let me tell you Neil Ahuja, you are behaving like a kid. " He wasn't expecting her outburst like this. It was way too shocking.

If you think that your mom is happy to see you like this, then it's your misconception. "Be a man, face the reality and give painful punishment to her culprits," she shouted again and he just gaped at her face.

"Hogaya tumhara? "Are you " he questioned. "Now take a deep breath." She glared at him. "Fine, I am eating." He took a bite. "Ehsaan nahi kar rahe hai aap mere upar, it's good for you only." she said, and he made a face while feeding her the sandwich.

His phone started ringing, which he picked up from his left hand while feeding her from his right. "Yes awesome, Farhaan, now kidnapped them and taking them here in the basement."

What was kidnapped?She asked, stuttering, as soon as he hung up the call, "You told me to be a man, right? "That's what I am doing," he answered and smirked a little.

"Oh yes, being a man doesn't mean you need to kidnap someone," she argued, making him grunt.. "I know what I am doing, Anya," he uttered, gritting his teeth.

"Neil, you won't harm any innocents, okay?" "I am not that bad wifey," he sighed, "and I will not harm any innocent."Assuring her, Neil walked out of the room.