Bound by Vows novel Chapter 53

"My papa was quite strict man, who always gave more importance to his principles and status more than us" she said while i can imagine him to be like this looking at his persona.

He looks very reserve kind of person. He didn't even replied me when i tried to talk with him.

"When the time came for me to do graduation...papa wanted me to send abroad for studies as he wanted me to take over his company until nick stands on his feet..." She said.

"So, you went abroad for studies?" I asked her.

"Na...i denied him because this business world never interests me. I always wanted to become a teacher. So, I applied for a college in Bangalore and I shifted there" she said.

"Did he agreed to this easily?" I asked as i don't think he would have agreed by his nature as far as i know him.

"No...he didn't agreed but i was stubborn by this decision... So, ultimately he agreed but took a promise from me that i will agree to him whatever he asked for in future. As i was too eager to shift Bangalore, i agree to it without knowing i did a big mistake..." She said.

"What mistake?" I asked immediately.

Well her father is brisk man.

"I will tell you that afterwards otherwise flow will be ruined" she said while i nodded.

"Do you want me to continue? Its already 12:15 in the night..." She asked.

"Please continue..." I said as i am curious to know more.

"Hmm...so its a good start in my college. I was not a shy person earlier... I used to do pranks along with my friend..." She said while it was hard for me to digest.

"Playful and you? I don't believe it" i said my opinion.

"Don't believe me. But i used to... many things in my life made me conservative" she said.

"Okay!!!" I said still not believing her.

"That was the best phase of my life...I enjoyed my life to the fullest..." She said lost in her thoughts.

Indeed college life is the best.

"Then i met my best friend...my partner in crime...my everything" she said while i feel little jealous.

I hope its a she or he!!!

"I had given a nick name and it was sugar" she said with a soft smile.

Thank god its a girl as sugar name would be of a girl. Right?

"He used to hate this nick name a lot but it was the best suitable name for his personality" she said breaking my all assumptions earlier.

"Ohh!!!" I said with a big o formed on my lips.

So, its him not her!!!

"Yeah...he was too sweet...always used to dig his head in books... actually we get along well due to studies only...He used to teach me in our college library...and lateron we were inseparable..." She said happily making me all jealous.

Let me clear you man, you have no chance with her as she is mine, only mine!!! I mentally threaten him though i don't know him still...

"What is the name of you—...i mean his name?" I stopped saying your as it didn't go well.

"Avi, my sugar..." She said.

"O...kayyy" i said little dramatically...

Did she ever gave me nick name? I guess no!!!

"Yeah...i don't even remember how he become from my classmate to my best friend. I started sharing my thoughts, pains and happiness, everything with him" She said while i felt little jealous as i am still not at that place.

I want her to share her everything with me, only me. I may sound little possessive, but i can't help it...i am like this.

"I was happy with my little world... My college, my life was going great. During vacations, i used to go to home at Jaipur...Then, papa sent Nick abroad for studies." She continued with a long smile as if she is living that phase again.

"Then, one day everything come to an halt...my happy days turned into painful nights...when a nightmare entered my life" She said with so much emotions that i felt a pain in my chest for her.

I clutched her hands into my palms to give her warmness and assurance that i am there with her.

She looked into my eyes and smiled a bit.

"What happened in past that hurted you so much???" I asked her.

Past... (Payal's POV)

"Papa, why did you called me here suddenly? Is everything alright?" I asked him as soon as i entered our mansion.

Papa called me in the morning to come as soon as possible, so without giving further thoughts, I packed my bags. I was worried if everything is alright or not.

As he lives alone now and above all, he is a heart patient. So, it worries me and sometimes i felt guilty to stay away from him.

But in 2 months i will complete my education and will shift here definitely... so no need to worry Payal!!! I consoled myself...

"Everything is fine Payu...You take rest as you travelled long. We will talk in the morning..." Papa said making me frown.

Here i was dying in tension and he is saying there is nothing important... I missed my important lecture and ughh!!!

I went into my room. After changing into my pyjamas i called Sugar.

"I was about to call you, cupcake. Did you reached safely?" Sugar asked me with concern.

"Yes my dear Sugary Sugar...i have reached safely..." i said with a grin as i know he will snap at me next second.

"Yuck Cupcake, don't call me with that name...do i look like a girl to you? Why you always call me that?" He said snapping at me and irritation is evident in his voice.

"Coz noone is more sweeter than you Sugar!!!" I said with a toothy smile.

"Ohh!!! Thats means i will have to change my ways...Okay!!! So, Ms. Payal Agarwal, i am warning you if you dare to call me again with that fudging name...I will make you see hell!!!" He said trying to sound intimidating and like those badboys type we always read in novels but failed miserably...

I laughed out loud and said "tumse na hobe..." {You won't be able to}

He also laughed along with me.

"Accha, why did uncle called you suddenly? Anything serious???" He asked turning all serious.

Thats why i like him a lot, not that love wala like, but only as a friend...He always cares about me and my issues more than i do.

"Don't know yr, i mean on phone...he was sounding stressed that made me run from Bangalore to Jaipur in hurry... And when i reached here, he was all cool... told me we will talk in the morning..." I said with frustration...

Isn't it frustrating when you have to spend hours gulping in worry and fear of unknown, only to find that there was nothing.

"It's okay Payu...maybe uncle was missing you badly and called you there to see you..." He said easing out my emotions.

"Oh please avi, i know my father more than anyone else in this world... He might be missing me but firstly he is never vocal to share it with anyone and secondly he would never call me here for a trivial matter. Don't know what is cooking in his mind?" I said with little concern.

"You're overthinking cupcake...Take a good sleep and leave everything to god!!!" He said making me smile.

"Why do you believe in god that much Avi?" I asked him.

Its not that i am a non-believer but i am angry with god coz he took away my mummy very soon before i even realise what is the value of mother in anyone's Life.

"Because i think whatever he do, there is always something good in it" he explained.

"What was good behind my mother's death? Why did he snatched her from me? I was only 5...you can't even imagine, how hard it was for me to cope up..." I said with tears in my eyes.

"But you got nikhil that time...god snatched your mother but gave you a reason to smile again in form of your brother. Right?" He said using his brain.

"No...its not like that...you won't understand. How could you when you have your whole fam—" I stopped midway when i realised i went on wrong track.

"I am sorry Sugar...i didn—" i was interrupted by him.

"That’s okay Payal!!! I am fine...Good night" He said and hung up the call...

I face-palmed myself. Why i am like this? To win the argument i hurted him badly...Avi lost his father recently and my words must have green his wound.

I called him again but it was switched off. So, after sending him sorry message on whatsapp...i closed my eyes to sleep.

Next Day

I woke up from my beauty sleep and checked whatsapp...Blue tick indicated me that he read my message but definitely he ignored me.

Okay!!! I will see him after reaching Bangalore...Lets meet papa first and see what is the issue here.

I went downstairs after getting ready. It was a crop top with .

"Good morning papa" i said while hugging his neck from behind his chair on dinning table reading his newspaper...

"Morning Payu!!! Sit and have your breakfast. Then, we will talk..." he said without turning his gaze from newspaper.

Okay!!! I don't like this attitude of his. Can’t he show some love towards my side. Dude, i am your daughter. It won't harm your ego if you smile a bit and say some warm words to your own daughter.

Its not that he doesn't love me but its just he doesn't show it to me but it hurts badly.

I finished my breakfast super quick and decided to tell him that i am leaving in afternoon as you can see i have no work here and my semester are on my head...it would be better if i go back!!!

"Papa, i want to tell you something" i said finally gaining his attention.

He folded the newspaper and kept it on table. Then glanced at me for once.

"Go and change into some decent clothes" he said making me roll my eyes.

"Why? I mean its fine...I don't find any problem in these clothes" i said though i know he would be angry at my reply.

"Are you trying to argue with me?" He said with anger.

"No papa but you don't allow me to wear these types of clothes outside, atleast let me wear them at home..." I said the fact.

"I never stopped you to wear these clothes at home but we are having some important guest over dinner, so you need to wear something traditional" he said making me frown.

Now you are these important guest of his and why do he need my presence there? I thought.

"But I have my flight in afternoon. I am going back to Bangalore" I said whining.

"Cancel it and book it for tomorrow. And don't try to behave like a 4 year old kid in front of me!!! You are now old enough, so stop these tantrums of yours..." he said rudely.

"But—" i started only to stop in between looking at his eyes full of warning.

I know the discussion is over here. He won't listen more.

I stomped my feet in anger and walked out of the room...But he didn't told me what was the important talk? Was it only to inform me about his special guests?

Whatever? I am not going back to hear one more scolding from him.

I came back into my room and lay down on bed...You know i am a lazy ass...

My bed is my first love...we are inseparable but unfortunately i have to adjust with my hostel bed.

I called avi but he cut my call. I called him back to back. Finally after 10 calls, he picked up...

"Kya hain???" He said angrily. {What???}

"I am sorry please...sorry...sorry...sorry... please forgive me... if you want i will not do pranks with Mrs. Sharma...even listen to your every command...i am even ready to drink that kerele ka juice (bitter gourd's juice), you know na how much i disgust that...and even ready to touch your feet if you w—" i said in one breath.

"Geez Cupcake, stop your drama...you don't have to do anything...i forgive you" avi said chuckling.

Now we are fine as he called me cupcake!!!

"Thank god" i said taking a deep breath.

"When are you coming back?" He asked me suddenly.

"Why mister??? Missing me soo much??? By any chance, did you fall in love with me???" I asked jokingly.

"I...i...na...ye...i...i" my question left him off-guard and he started stuttering.

"Relax avi...i was kidding..." I said laughing.

"Yeah...yeah...i know you're joking...so, when?" He said.

"Tomorrow. Apparently, papa invited some guests over dinner. And i have to be there..." I told him.

"Ohh...okay then...i will go... lecture will start soon...byeee...take care" he said.

"Byeee" i said and hung up the call.

Now what to do? I thought to spend my day reading novels and sleeping.