Page 104 of Wicked Trap

In just two weeks, she felt as though she and Arjun had been apart for a decade.

Her two friends exchanged knowing looks before they looked at her.

“You love him,” Kavita said with a smile.

Tanvi opened her mouth to deny it, but she couldn’t. She had fallen in love with her arrogant neighbor.

Rashmi shook her head with a laugh. “Aww. Kavita is already engaged. And now you have a steady hot boyfriend. I need to buck up and find someone before I become the fifth wheel.”

Tanvi smiled. “What about Sameer?”

Her friend grinned. “He said we both are better off as friends. I think I agree too. I need someone who finds my talkativeness quirky and isn’t overwhelmed by my awesomeness.”

Tanvi laughed. “I agree.”

Her friends cheered her up for the rest of the evening. They stayed until late. Rashmi even offered to sleep over.

“Guys, I’m fine. Yes, I miss him, but I’m okay. He might come back tonight since it’s the fourteenth day.”

Her friends seemed convinced by the last part. They didn’t want to intrude in what they thought would be a passionate reunion.

“Fine. Call us if you need anything.

She hugged Rashmi and Kavita and waved them good bye.

She then cleared up the rest of the dishes in the kitchen and freshened up for the night. But she didn’t sleep in her bed. Locking her apartment door, she went to the neighboring flat. She went into the bedroom and pulled out one of Arjun’s shirts from his closet. Slipping it on, she slid into his bed.

She held his pillow that smelled like him. Taking a deep whiff of it, she slid into a deep sleep.

Come back soon, Arjun. I miss you. I love you.

***

A phone was ringing somewhere.

Tanvi groaned and wanted to ignore it for a moment. But she jerked and sat up and reached for it quickly. She hoped it was Arjun.

“Hello?”

“Hi, Tanvi.”

It was Divya. Tanvi frowned. It was still dark outside which meant it was well after midnight.

“Divya, is everything okay?”

There were sounds in the background when Divya spoke, which meant either Divya was at some late party or she was travelling.

“Yes, I am okay, Tanvi. I called to let you know I got married.”

Tanvi was shocked. “When? And to whom?”

Divya laughed. She sounded happy. “I got married two days ago to Rahul. We are in London now.”

Tanvi was happy for her friend. “That’s great news, Divya! Congratulations.”

“Thank you. Rahul and I are very happy. My sister-in-law, Narmada, helped us get married and fly to London. Rahul even has a job here, and I am going to find one soon.”

Tanvi was glad.

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