She Friend-Zoned My Love by Sudeep Nagarkar

Author:Sudeep Nagarkar
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9789353050177
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Published: 2018-03-27T16:00:00+00:00

Not Sad, but Ain’t Happy Either

Sometimes we expect a lot from others because we are willing to do that much for them. Sia had a heavy heart because Apurv was the only friend, apart from Ritvik, for whom she was ready to sacrifice anything.

Ritvik was trying to cement the cracks that had developed in their friendship.

After leaving the lounge, he took her to his favourite Prithvi Cafe where he went whenever he felt low. Sia narrated what had actually happened in the parking lot.

Ritvik would sit at the cafe for hours, sipping on multiple cups of cutting chai. As usual, it was overcrowded and they had to wait for a seat.

‘How do you relax in such a crowded place?’

‘Why? Should one relax only in bed or while looking at the sea? I feel good when I see so many people around me, discussing their work, their problems, cribbing about life. It makes me feel my life is far better than theirs. Sometimes, I feel insecure too when I see extremely happy faces, but I calm down whenever I look at that man.’

‘Which man?’

‘Shashi Kapoor, the famous actor. This cafe is owned by the Kapoor family and you often find him here in a wheelchair with his caretaker. He can’t speak or recognize people. He just looks at you with a blank face. He was once one of the most popular actors. Now very few people recognize him. Doesn’t that complete the circle of life?’

The waiter interrupted their discussion to tell them that their table was ready.

Sia found herself looking at Ritvik from time to time. She had clearly understood his intention and what he’d wanted to convey. She decided to take things easy while spending time with him. That night, as she looked at Ritvik, Sia saw a different side of him. She realized that she liked Ritvik, not because he was a stud but because of the way he always stood by her. Or was it because she could see Ritvik’s hidden feelings in his eyes?

‘We decide to give up on life and relationships so easily. Just try being in his shoes for once. Imagine what this man must feel now. Do you think Apurv kissing Amyra is such a big problem that you would end your friendship with him?’

‘I don’t know.’

‘You are his friend and she is his girlfriend. Obviously, he will treat her differently.’

‘She isn’t. At least not yet. They are hanging somewhere in between and I am sure she won’t commit to him.’

‘Whatever. You should not take such things to heart.’

‘It’s easy for you to say that.’

‘Why? You’re constantly repeating the same things about Apurv whenever we meet. Do I get insecure? Of course not, I understand that he is a part of your life, and I don’t mind that even though I like you. For me, it’s your company that matters.’

‘You like me?’

Ritvik had hesitated to reveal his feelings but now that the secret was out, he decided to go with the flow. He wasn’t scared because he didn’t expect her to feel the same way.

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