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AMAN
The chocolate moulds looked quite good. I know I’m just a beginner but I was quite satisfied with my work. Although the kitchen is still a mess, and I know mom is going to beat the shit out of me for using all the sugar at home, still I wanted to make chocolates for my father, to impress him.
I have been getting low grades in maths since I got admitted to college. My professor called up my father yesterday, and told him to look into the matter. I had expected him to show up with a large stick in order to beat me, but I was quite surprised when he just silently walked into his own room and locked the door.
I thought, maybe he was still angry at me for which Rajni, my elder sister suggested that I should make him his favorite chocolates.
Before putting the moulds in the freezer, I decided to show them to mom. I went to the balcony, and saw her sitting there, talking with Kartik.
Kartik is Neena aunty’s adopted son, whom I had known since childhood. Both Kartik, as well as Neena aunty are more like a family, than a friend to us. Kartik is one year older to me and we go to the same college. He’s the only best friend I had ever got since I was in school. Although we fight a lot, argue a lot, but at the end of the day, it’s him who can even sacrifice his life for me.
I walked up to my mother, and showed her the chocolate moulds.
“Great job Aman beta! I am sure your father would melt in a few seconds just after eating these.”
I made my way to the kitchen, Kartik was standing there. He motioned me to move closer to him.
He placed his hand at the back of my head and whispered seductively,
“Come closer na! Please?”
I felt dizzy. My brain seemed to have stopped functioning.
Did he really mean it?
Or is it just some trick?
My desire seemed to grow extensively as I moved closer to him. My eyes closed shut as I saw him shifting towards me.
All of a sudden I heard a splash and utensils crashing down. I opened my eyes and ran after Kartik, trying to get hold of him, but as expected, his long legs were in favour of him and soon I lost sight of him.
My chocolate moulds were completely ruined by the water he had poured on them. I felt horrified. That was the only way I could impress my father and I lost my chance because of Kartik.
Rajni found me crying sitting on the floor in the kitchen. I told him all about what happened.
“Don’t worry bhai, I’ll make the chocolates for you. I’ll tell dad that you made them. You go and find Kartik.”
“But aren’t you having an exam tomorrow?”
“That won’t be a problem Aman! Also it’s English exam so chill!”
“I love you so much Rajni.”
She gave me a warm hug before leaving. I made my way out of the house and ran towards Kartik’s house.
I rang the doorbell.
Neena aunty opened the door.
“Is Kartik there?”
“No…I thought he was at your place?”
“Do you know what he did? He ruined my chocolate moulds. It took me so much of hard work to make them!”
“Oh God what shall I do with that boy! Calm down son. I’ll punish him hard when he returns home.”
I nodded.
“I made some laddoos for you. Come inside!”
My face lit up immediately. Neena aunty cooked delicious food. And I love sweets.
I sat at the table as she served me the food. After eating I thanked her and left the house as I was getting late.
Just then I received a text from Kartik.
“PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MEET ME AT THE PARK.”
KARTIK
When I ran out of Aman’s house, I realized that I’ve really disappointed him a lot this time.
But I can’t really help it!
I love annoying him a lot. I love it when he screams at me, scrunches his nose and that red, hot face.
When will you grow up Kartik Singh!
As I was walking along the streets, I saw a flower shop. It was probably new in that area.
“Bhaiya! Are you new here? I’m Kartik.”
“Yes I’m new here! Do you want something?”
“Yeah sure! Please show me something simple but beautiful!”
The shopkeeper showed me a bunch of yellow roses.
I immediately remembered how beautiful Aman looked in yellow.
“Bhaiya, pack a bunch of these for me. Also put a chocolate bar in the bunch.”
The shopkeeper handed me the chocolate and the flowers.
“Bought these for your girlfriend?”
I smirked.
“Something like that!”
I hurriedly made my way towards the park.
Aman was already standing there, looking towards the boys playing in the swing. His hair was messy due to the blowing wind.
As I moved towards him he looked at me.
“Why did you want to meet me after everything you did today? Do you even know how much trouble you caused? Rajni had to make the chocolates even though she has an exam tomorrow!”
I looked down as my cheeks turned red.
I silently handed him the flowers and the chocolate. He took it from my hand.
“I’m sorry Aman. Today, I really mean it. I shouldn’t have done that.”
Aman smiled.
“You told the same thing last time. Anyways what are these for?”
“Umm…to impress you?”
Aman laughed this time.
He plucked a flower from the bunch and placed it behind my ears. I looked down to hide the blush rising on my cheeks.
“You look pretty!”
He exclaimed as he placed his arm round my shoulder.