"Sumi Aunty", Bela ran downstairs shouting

"What happened Bela?", Sumi asked noticing her excitement

"Can we all go for a movie tonight?", Bela asked

"We have a home theater", Mahir who was sitting there answered blankly

"So what? I won't get popcorn's here", Bela tried to reason

"I heard you are a great cook, I'm sure you can help yourself with that", Mahir said reading his newspaper

"Why am I even talking to you.. I knew you wouldn't come, I was asking the rest of them though", Bela said gritting her teeth

"I'm in Bela Di", Kuhu squealed

"Me too sweetheart", Yuvi smiled

Mahir closed his eyes noticing how Yuvi is been calling Bela with various such names which for some reason is irritating Mahir.

And ofcourse Yuvi is doing it intentionally seeing Mahir's reaction each time and was kinda enjoying his big brother reacting this way.

"No.. I lost the interest, idiot brother you have", Bela muttered going inside

"Hey Bela wait.. but I really wanna go out with you", Yuvi shouted but Bela was long gone

"Out with her?", Mahir asked

"Yes Bhai, I like her.. I like spending time with her, so what's wrong in wanting to hangout with her as well?", Yuvi asked

"You ar'nt going with her alone", Mahir stated

"Why is that so Mahir? What's wrong in it?", This time Sumi asked out

"Umm.. nothing maa, he's just not going that's it", Mahir said standing up and walked to his room

Going to his room he looked at himself in the mirror and a sudden anger started building in him. He dint know why it was bothering to see Bela with Yuvi even though he was his brother and when he couldn't even have an answer for Sumi's question he felt raged inside.

Just then he hear a knock at the door and composing himself, opened the door only to find Bela standing there.

"Ahh actually..", Bela was gonna say but Mahir interrupted her

"Don't you have any other work?", Mahir shouted

"Huh, what do you mean?", Bela asked confused

"What do I mean? Why do you have to always distrub me now and then? Remember Bela you are just a guest and will leave soon after your dad comes back.. so stop doing all these and better be in your limits, you don't have to simply come and talk to me.. bringing milk for me, waiting for me to come in the dinner, do silly things to annoy me..

Just.. just stop all these. And next time I find you anywhere around me, I swear it wouldn't be nice to you", Mahir shouted

Bela stood there blinking her eyes trying to push back the tears which seem to be stubborn to fall down her cheeks.

She din't know what suddenly happened to Mahir that she lashed at her this way, not that he's calm but this is also not something Bela had expected from Mahir.

"I'm sorry Mr. Sehgal, I din't know I was being a pain in your ass all these days.. I know I'm just a guest and will leave in a few days but I din't know just coz of that I gotta be silent in my own world not talking to anyone else..

And, was it wrong to wait for you in dinner also Mahir? Was it actually wrong to bring milk for you also? What it is that makes it wrong Mahir? I was just being nice to you like I'm with the rest of your family. But if that's bothering you so much then fine, I'll never come infront you again.. happy now?", Bela asked

Mahir now dint know how to react, unable to control his flowing emotions he showed it all on Bela lashing it out.. but now he regretted his words and seeing Bela's tears which now was fallen down through her cheeks made him feel guilty for his behaviour.

"And yeah, Sumi Aunty asked me to give these files to you.. you apparently left them in the living room", Bela informed

Without waiting for a word she turned and left the room while Mahir was left behind feeling heavy from within.

"Did I just do wrong shouting at her this way?

Damn you Mahir, why don't I have a hold on my emotions?", Mahir cursed himself

"Now what should I do? Should I go and apologize to her? But how should I?", Mahir started thinking walking to and fro

Hours passed and all Mahir did was thinking of Bela again and again and still din't know what to do now.

He went down and found Bela slowly munching her snacks watching TV while he also found all the others present there only.

The moment Bela's eyes fell on Mahir everything happened hours back seem to flash infront of her. She still couldn't understand what was the reason for Mahir's sudden outburst and sure that she felt real bad for his words.

She looked at him and seeing him coming towards them, Bela stood up and slowly walked to her room closing her room door.

Mahir closed his eyes dejected as he understood why she left the place as soon as he came there.

He went up standing right infront of her room not knowing how to approach or what to tell. Just then Bela opened the door and was startled to see Mahir standing there.

"Huh.. Bela", Mahir uttered unknowingly

Bela stood there silent confused of why he is here but din't felt like even uttering a single word.

"I.. I'm sorry Bela", Mahir just said it out

Bela widen her eyes surprised at his statement, she hadn't expected him to apologise.. she had already made her mind to stay completely away from Mahir to avoid any further issues and she not to be blamed my Mahir again for anything in the future.

"What?", Bela almost whispered

"I'm genuinely sorry for my behaviour and words Bela.. I have never said sorry to anyone lately so understand that I mean when I say it", Mahir said looking into her eyes

Bela looked shocked as she wasn't expecting this coming her way.

"What's the point in saying sorry Mahir?", Bela asked looking aside

"I know you are angry on me for what I said but..", Mahir was saying while Bela interrupted

"I'm not angry Mahir, I'm hurt. Because what I felt for you and your family was different from what you interpreted it to be. And that's okay, you clearly don't like me and I get that.. so let's just not talk more about it", Bela said

"I don't dislike you Bela", Mahir stated

"Oh yeah.. you certainly hate me right?", Bela let out a laugh

"You are getting me wrong Bela", Mahir said softly

"I'm probably getting you right now only Mahir..", Bela said looking away

"Don't mind, can I have some privacy?", Bela asked and closed the door on his face

"What should I do now? I can't just leave her like this.. let's just keep my ego aside and make Bela accept my apology", Mahir thought determined

The day passed by in a blink and Mahir was constantly thinking what to do to mend his mistake.

Bela on the other side was sitting on her bed with her knees folded to her chest and she kept thinking of Mahir's words again and again.

"What does he even think of himself? Am I a joke to him? Sometimes he gets me all the snacks only coz I was having cramps and the other time he screws the shit out of me for no reason", Bela frowned

"Forget it Bela, it's good for me to stay away from him.. I like a fool wanted to be a friend to him and he thinks I'm annoying and disturbing", Bela muttered while tears flowed down her eyes

As much as brave and strong she is, she's equally sensitive to certain things and her tears would seem to come out now and then often.

She checked her phone for once and keeping it aside lied down on the bed trying to sleep but that's when she hear a knock at the door.

Wondering who came at this time, she got down and opened the door and found Mahir standing there.

"What?", Bela asked

"Did I disturb you?", Mahir asked

"Absolutely not Mr. Sehgal, you see I'm always free and have no job", Bela said sarcastically

"Cool then, come", Mahir said

Bela rolled her eyes seeing how Mahir couldn't even get her sarcasm.

"Come where?", Bela asked

"With me", Mahir answered

"With you where? And why should I even come?", Bela asked scrunching her nose

"Ugh Bela, don't be a question bank now.. come na", Mahir whined

"Oh then I was an annoying and disturbing person.. and now I'm being a question bank to you right?", Bela asked annoyed

"What no.. you are getting it wrong Bela, that's not what I meant", Mahir tried to convince

"I know what you meant, and moreover I'm least interested to know", Bela looked away

"Come with me Bela", Mahir asked again in his at most soft tone

Bela looked at him totally confused of what he's trying to do, he just lashed out at her in the morning and now he was speaking so calmly she could ever imagine.

"I don't want to Mr. Sehgal", Bela said trying to close the door but Mahir kept his hand blocking it

Bela looked at him with wide eyes frowning and tried to push but Mahir pushed it at once such that Bela stumbled a step back.

"What the hell.. how can you just push me that way? And who even gave you the permission to enter inside?", Bela shouted

"It's Mahir, Bela", Mahir said

"Huh?", Bela looked confused

"It's Mahir for you.. not Mr. Sehgal", Mahir said looking into her eyes

Bela looked shocked as to what happened to him suddenly that he's speaking all different today and she wondered if she dreaming or its actually happening infront of her eyes.

"I remember you were the one who told me something else the other day", Bela glared at him

"When I told to call Mr. Sehgal you did, so now also call me Mahir", Mahir simply shrugged

"What am I? Your slave that I do everything and anything you say?", Bela asked angrily

"We ar'nt even friends or family right.. so how can I call you Mahir? I guess you were right that day, I should call you Mr. Sehgal only", Bela said

"I know you are mad at me Bela.. but I'm genuinely sorry", Mahir said feeling bad

"Fine.. will you leave now?", Bela asked

"Not until you come with me", Mahir said being stubborn

"Where? I'm not coming anywhere Mr. Sehgal", Bela shouted

"It's Mahir for you Bela", Mahir shouted back

"Fine, Mahir.. okay? Now leave", Bela said

"Come Bela", Mahir held her wrist and pulled her forward

"Mahir wait", Bela shouted but all went in vain

"Terrace? It's cold Mahir.. I'm going back", Bela said frowning

"Don't spoil it Bela", Mahir gave a look

Bela looked confused but stayed quite and went inside and was surprised to see two chairs arranged with a small table and she could see probably dinner arranged.

"What's all this?", Bela looking at Mahir

"May be my way of apolozing?", Mahir looked at her

"It.. it wasn't needed Mahir", Bela said slowly

"But I can't bear your utter silence either Bela.. I was wrong when I told all those words to you before but I'm genuinely regretting my words. I'm sorry for lashing out my anger and frustration on you that time", Mahir said holding her hand

Bela din't know how to respond and kept looking at him for don't know how long.. she ofcourse din't expect Mahir to put an effort to this and seeing him trying made her heart swell with a different happiness.

She gave a small smile and Mahir smiled wide as if achieving something.

"Thank you.. now come", Mahir pulled her towards the chairs

"Come sit", Mahir made her sit and he sat opposite to her

"What's all this Mahir? We already had our dinner", Bela said

"I saw how much you ate also", Mahir glared at her

"Ayy no, I usually don't eat much at night.. I feel heavy", Bela said

"That's okay, now eat this full meal and you can have a good sleep", Mahir laughed

"You look so different Mahir", Bela said looking at him

This Mahir was something Bela is witnessing the first time ever so far.

"I know.. can we forgot all those?", Mahir asked

Bela just nodded with a small smile constantly.

"So are we good now?", Bela asked cutely

Mahir nodded making her grin wide in happiness.

"Come eat before it gets cold", Mahir said to which Bela nodded

"Who gets so many items Mahir?", Bela asked looking at all the dishes

"I.. I din't know what you would like, so..", Mahir gave a look and Bela smiled softly

"You like sweets right?", Mahir asked after a pause

"Like? I love sweets Mahir", Bela grinned wide

"I noticed, here", Mahir said pushing the dishes towards Bela

"God these are my favourites.. I love you so much", Bela squealed in happiness

Mahir looked at her with wide eyes unable to gather what she just said. He knew she din't mean it that way, but something in him felt different the moment he heard those words from her.

Bela looked at Mahir having her jalebi and that's when she realised what she just said.

She looked horrified and bit ber tongue not knowing what to say now.

"I.. I dint mean it Mahir.. please don't take me wrong", Bela said quickly

"I know, that's okay Bela", Mahir said

"Sure?", Bela asked with moist eyes

"What, you are crying?", Mahir asked surprised

"I don't know.. just don't take me wrong, that's not what I meant", Bela said wiping her eyes

"Damn Bela, you are crying for such small thing?", Mahir asked pushing his chair near her

"No, I.. I dint know how I..", Bela gave a small smile

"You are mad", Mahir said

"I know", Bela smiled sheepishly

Mahir smiled and both digged tasting all the different dishes Mahir had ordered for both of them.

"You shouldn't have bought so much Mahir, see there's so much left", Bela said

"It's okay Bela", Mahir said

"I'll keep in the fridge, I can eat tomorrow", Bela smiled and Mahir nodded

They both were talking on random things, to be more specific Bela was speaking continuously forgetting the world while unknown to Mahir, he kept looking at Bela listening to her each word patiently.

Like Bela said, he knew the way he behaved around her was totally different from what he is.. but surprisingly he din't feel it wrong either.

He was still confused of himself after all these, but he let it go in the flow. He couldn't handle Bela's ignorance although he's the one who asked her to be away before.

He couldn't see Bela in tears, he couldn't handle her ignorance.. but why, he's still unknown and chose to not think of it now and left it to the universe to decide.

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