Chapter 2

4 years ago

(New York)

Morning of the same day

Anna woke up and saw a man beside her. She was in an unknown room with an unknown man. She couldn't believe that she has spent a night with some unknown stranger. She couldn’t remember anything that happened the previous night which led her into the situation she is facing now. If one of her  brothers’ gets to know about this, they will surely murder her. She looked beside her and was shocked to see the person who was sleeping next to her rather peacefully.

‘What the hell’  hoe could Arjun be here with her. She knew Arjun had a girlfriend he loved dearly. He had told her about Isha. Then how in the world did they end up sleeping together.

‘ Did she forced herself on Arjun’ she thought to herself.

A feeling of dread rose within her whole body. She knew after this she will never be able to face Arjun. Arjun will never be able to be the friend  he was to her now. Their friendship will be destroyed.

She knew how much Arjun love and adore his girlfriend. He will never ever cheat on her within his senses. She knew that much.

‘Then how did this happen’

 She couldn’t remember a thing. Only thing she recall was getting drunk and leaving the party with Arjun.

She  sipped alcohol after  a very long time so it got out of her control. She never thought this would happen to her. She was always able to control herself when she drank alcohol.

Never in million years she thought of sleeping with her best friend. And a best friend who had a girlfriend who he can give up her life for. She loved him as a best friend . During these 3 years Arjun, Rohan and Siddharth were the only people who befriend her without asking her social status. For that she had immense respect for them and she never wanted to betray them. But by sleeping with their committed best friend, she had clearly done a huge sin.

If his girlfriend gets to know about this, she will surely leave him and Arjun will be devastated . No, she can't allow this to happen. This was a mistake and it should stay that way. She will never become a threat to her best friends relationship and never will come between the couple. She knew that when Arjun wake up, he will not like this and surely regret this. This will break their friendship and her dignity will be shattered. She doesn’t need anyone's sympathy or hatred. She will never be able to see the regret flashing through Arjun’s eyes when he wakes up.  Only thing she was sad to lose was the friendship between them . But now it may also be impossible. Maintaining a friendship after all this will only make things even more awkward. She was sad but she couldn't stay like this. She had to do something before Arjun wake up.

So, Anna quickly got up from the bed without making any sound and dressed herself and ran out of the room in a lightning speed. She wanted to disappear as fast as possible. If someone sees her here it will only be a source for unwanted rumors. One simple act has destroyed their friendship and there was nothing she could do to mend it. The deed has been done.

 But it was not any of their fault though. Both of them were drunk and they did not have any idea what was happening. They were not in their right state of mind. But anyways she didn't want to face the wrath of Arjun. She knew what was Arjun like when he is angry. A demon sent from hell. And no, she didn't want to be in the receiving end today.

She didn't want to face Arjun ever again. No, she can't face him. It's better that way. Their friendship will be protected with some memories of them. Ana knew it was time to contact for help. No one in here knew her real identity. She was a scholarship student for them A poor nerdy girl who didn’t have anything. Some even called her a gold digger. Her identity was secured. Her father prohibited her to associate with her friends during these 3 years after the stunt she pulled that day.

At first, she thought that it will be impossible. She was always in the highlight since childhood. Being the daughter of the richest man in England she had so many friends. She had everyone roaming around her. So, being a nerd was something she thought she would never be able to do. But becoming friends with Arjun, Rohan and Siddharth made things easy for her. That didn't mean that she didn't miss her friends . Specially Xav. Being near him but not able to hang out with him was something she had to endure for last 3 years. Anna knew that not only for her it was very difficult for Xav too. They were best buddies for God’s sake. There wasn’t a day they didn’t speak to each other since childhood.  Although they were in the same class for past 3 years they were like strangers. Their fathers had restricted them to associate until they complete their degree. Their parents knew that if they were together, they won't ever to their work. To separate them was the only reason their parents did this anyways.  The only good thing happened from this was meeting Arjun, Rohan and Sid. But now they had graduated they could talk again right. Now is the time to get help from him.

With that thought she called Xavier after 3 years. She was never a responsible person. She knew it. It was clearly the reason she was sent here to study as a scholarship student without any of her friends anyways. Now she has graduated she can go home without any problem and meet her friends. With that thought she went to meet Xav. She wanted to get out from here as soon as possible.

She wanted to say goodbye to Arjun, Rohan and Siddharth. But she knew that this is not a time for farewell. She must escape first. She will always remember the beautiful friendship among them though they will never meet each other again. She knew that meeting them again only have a very low possibility. They were from India and she was from England. They will go their separate ways. She was thankful for them to being her friend in a time she had none in these years. If this didn't happen, they might have stayed as friends in the future too. But there is nothing she can do now.

She went to her dorm and collected her things as soon as possible and called Xavier again. He didn't answer. Anna knew that Xavier was busy but she was angry.

For her luck Xavier answered the phone in the next ring. She told everything to him. She didn’t tell him that she slept with Arjun. If Xav get to know he will surely kill him. Ana knew it. She didn’t want to create unnecessary drama. Beside it is not Arjun’s fault. Both of them were at fault here. Ana could feel that he was angry. He was angry with his own self  because although he was there, he couldn't protect her. If he was in touch with her he will never allow her to sleep with just anyone. Anna knew that. But now there is nothing she could do. With a heavy heart she went to meet Xavier in his apartment.

After 3 lon years she is going to meet her best friend. She was excited and at the mean time she was sad too. This was not way she wanted to reconcile with her best friend after 3 years. She wanted to jump on Xavier and torment him and have fun with him. She wanted to torture him for all the time she wasn’t able to. She wanted to announce to everyone that he was her best friend. But now she can’t do anything. She had to get out of here without facing Arjun.

Although she was feeling down meeting Xavier lightened her mood so much. After 3 damn years she go to hug Xav. No amount of sadness could cover the happiness she feels now. After explaining everything to Xav he agreed to send her to England as soon as possible. So, with lots of regrets she entered the private jet.

 She missed her friends already. They were together for 3 years and leaving them behind without even saying goodbye was so hard . It is not that she didn't have friends in England she had lots of them. She was excited to go to her homeland after three torturous years without her besties. But the friendship she had with Arjun and the guys is something that she can't ever forget. It was a very pure bond and no one will ever be able to replace those three idiots. She knew it.  She will remember  their memories forever and always .