Chapter 6
1554 Words
Deepika's POV
I reach my comfort place again and plop on the couch. I stare at the ceiling trying to catch my breath. The f*****g elevator stopped working again. And I had to take the stairs. This is a three storeyed apartments and I live in the pent house of it.
Not too huge or not too little. Just perfect for me to have my own zone. Where I am not judged, where I can be myself and where I can do anything and still can't take the blame because that's what I do duh!
That man.. I don't know what his name is. But I am darn sure he might be in his early twenties. For some reason, he is intriguing. I felt like his eyes were deep in the beginning.
But when his eyes caught mine for the second and we had a tiny af staring contest, it really felt like he just said "Get lost" with his eyes. Not sure if he was rude or I was imagining things.
"Ah! Whatever!!" I yelled and dragged myself to my room.
Sometimes I get too lazy and some other times I get way too cheery like you can't predict how my day will pass.
I change into my favourite pink and grey pajamas. It has feather themed design on it and for some odd reason, when I actually bought this.. I placed it under least favourites but when I actually wore it.. damn bruh, you are the top favourite now and no one can change my mind!
Anybody can relate? No?? Ok!
My phone dinged with a text. Must be Vincent. He is my good friend after Layla decided to just disappear. It took me nearly an year to find her again. Meanwhile Vincent really got close to me. No feelings involved. Just Best Friends. And we're almost done with school. Wonder where it'll take us to next.!
But I hop when I look at the sender's name. It's my best best friend Layla. Layla Skye Reid.
Layla : Reached safe?
Deepika : Absolutely safe. Missing you already.
I wait for her reply but she totally stuns me out by calling. I laugh to myself as I hit the answer button.
"I'm missing you too" Layla says.
"How is everything? I didn't get to ask because of .. you know.. my huge family" She says again and I bet she must be rolling her eyes now.
"But your family is actually so cool dude!" I whisper yell.
And weird as well.
"Everything is well. That boy Vincent got really close meanwhile. It's him next to you" I say.
"Wow" she replies.
"And I mentioned it's him next to you" I repeat myself.
"Ok! Somehow I didn't hear that before" laughs Layla.
I laugh along as well.
"And ummm... That guy. The one in uhh... Burgundy colour shirt.. who's he?" I finally ask her.
He has been bugging my mind a lot ever since I came from Layla's place. Something about him is intriguing.. a lot!
"Burgundy colour shirt??.. oh! Aiden?" Layla asks.
"How would I know if he's Aiden or your father!!" I scoff.
"Hahahaha. That's Aiden. My cousin. Weird family tree but would consider him my cousin" she says again.
Aiden. His name is quite... intriguing as well.
"Why?" She asks and her voice actually sounds so curious.
"No big deal duh. He was looking at me like I killed his girlfriend or something" I laugh.
But Layla doesn't laugh in return.
"Ok. I'll call you later. Make sure you reach on time. It's wedding" she says and hangs up.
What is wrong? Sometimes she behaves way too weird. As if she has tonnes of secrets to keep. What secret might it possibly be? Whatever!!
I walk to the kitchen counter and look at the pizza I brought on the way. I switch Netflix on and watch particularly nothing. I know I'm just staring at the screen without paying attention to what's been playing on the screen.
The only names I remember as of now is Carl and Leah.. the couple. Layla's father Kevin and Mom Abigail. Grandpa Jaxon ... Actually that's all I can remember. I know the faces but not the names. There were way too many people.
And yeah, Aiden too. Will he attend the wedding tomorrow or will he leave without any information again. I thought it was rude today. He just glared at me.. then walked out without talking to anyone. Like bruh! Where were you leaving to?
"So Aiden he is" I whisper to myself.
Whatever! Why am I thinking of him anyways??
I finish the pizza and walk to my room. I just lay on the bed and stare at the ceiling again. I put on the radium stickers that glows in dark. It gives the vibe of a galaxy. And that's so soothing that I fall asleep easily. Yes, an insomniac here.
My phone ding again and this time for sure I know it's Vincent.
Vincent : You know what? Sophie agreed to be my date to the Prom.
Goodness Gracious!!! Sophie has been his crush ever since I know and finally.. finally the story is on track.
Deepika : Wow! Congratulations!! I disown you now.
Vincent : ha ha ha ha ha . Veerrrryyyyy funnnyyy.
I smile to myself.
Vincent : You're stuck with me. I can be your date if you want. Damn the demand is high on me huh! *winked face*
Deepika : Goodnight asshole. I'm fine without a date. We still got a month.
Vincent : Night sweet pie.
I smile again. If there is anyone in this nation that knows me inside out.. is Vincent right now. I'm glad I got him. I have a couple of friends in India. And I miss them a lot. Vincent is someone.. whose company makes me forget other friends.
I fall into heaven with the galaxies above soothing me. I had the best sleep so I wake up with a smile.
What are my plans for today?
Oh! I almost forgot.! It's Carl's wedding today. They invited me at evening. So I have time to kill.
Sweetie! That's where you're wrong. I look at my clock and it's already afternoon? Like what?? It feels like I only slept for an hour. What is my sleeping schedule exactly!!!
I practically run to my closet and rummage everything I own. I have a couple of outfits that I think would go. But I'm not sure.
I absent mindedly pick up navy blue dress runs till my ankles. With a large silver flower sitting peacefully to the left. Fine. This would do too.
What about my hair tho? What about it??
Bun would go I guess. And I would pair silver heels and silver earrings. Done.!
I look at the clock again and it's 2 pm already!! Did I seriously take that long just to pick my dress up? Wow Deepika! Proud of you!!
I literally run to the bathroom and do the routine. I prefer air drying my hair most of the times but today, I gotta rush. So I blow dry my hair and rush with my hairstyle, earrings.. don't even start me about how hard it was to zip my dress up.
Side effects of living alone. There you have it. Point number one! Thank you.
I really need to speed up because Layla's family lives in woods. Like.. real woods. Never knew you were allowed to do that. I really wish to live in woods too.
Peaceful. Close to nature. Fresh air.
All you'll need to boost your mental health up. There is nothing like mother nature.
I quickly drive. I never really drove that fast till now. Ok this is exciting but I'm afraid of speed. I have no choice. Once the sun sets, the woods can get scarier than the speed.
Will he be there?
I reach the gates to the little village they live in. They have security too. Just wow. So I guess one can really live in woods in peace. The security system is tight too. They didn't allow me that easy. I guess Layla called them so they gave me access? I mean.. that is all I can come up with.
Everyone are looking at me like I am an alien that has three heads and nine tails. Is my outfit bad? Doesn't it go well with whatever theme they planned? That would be so embarrassing!!
What if the theme is Spiderman? Ok! I'm his guardian angel in a fancy dress.
Wait! Why would it be Spiderman themed?! You need to calm down Deepika. You're just over imagining everything!!
I stop at Layla's house and that's empty. Wow! I'm late and they already left to the church. What am I gonna do now?
I look around and a man stood there with a smile on his face. I guess I saw him yesterday but not sure who he is. Layla's family or not even related..?
"Hey! Can you tell me the directions to the Church?" I ask him.
"Church?" He looks confused. Doesn't he know what a church is??
"Anyways. I'm Oliver. If you're on your way to wedding.. I can help you" he says.
Yikes!! No worries. I'll reach on time. The place can't be that big that I gotta travel for miles again.
Right?
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