3 years later

I was looking at myself in the mirror, my glasses were finally off as I used contact lenses for the first time.

My mom came into the room suddenly to drop off the laundry basket.

"Get ready Avni, Mrs. Khanna & her son are coming  for lunch, they just moved into our neighbourhood recently." Ayesha said.

I stopped whatever I was doing.

This couldn't be happening. I don't wanna see that idiot again. I thought I wouldn't see him after college was over.

Without noticing me panicking, my mom continued setting up my cloths.

"Neil is training for police right now. His parents are so proud of him...I suggested Mrs khanna to move here, she's a good friend of mine." My mom said very softly

"No way! Nooo maa! They can't come to our house! You know I can't stand Neil!" I yelled.

"Avni, please behave like a grown up, your not a little girl anymore." She scolded me.

"And please behave when they come. I want to see you down stairs to greet them when they come, it doesn't look nice bacha if you don't." She says leaving the room.

I looked on the door as she left. This couldn't be happening. Neil Khanna was my neighbour now. This is the worst that could happen. I hated him in school & it was obvious he hated me too because of his bullying and everyday mockery. He was so arrogant about himself just because he was good looking & a popular guy in school.

I remembered all the haunting things he did to mock me in college. That jerk. I didn't wanna see his face again.

I got ready wearing an elegant Indian suit. My usuals. I wore bangles which I always loved, adding a small bindi to my forehead which finished my usual looks. I applied neutral make up as always.

I walked downstairs, and I heard the door bell. I wanted to run back upstairs & sit in my room. But I thought I should face the idiot. As I made my way into the sitting room, I saw him. There he was. Neil Khanna.

He was wearing a red & blue shirt with blue jeans. He has become more muscular. His hair was perfect as always.

I looked away from him & looked at his mom smiling. His mom came hugging me.

"Oh Avni! My darling! It's been a while. How are you sweethearts?"Shweta asks.

I could feel Neil's eyes on me & I hated that.

"I'm good shweta aunty. I hope your well too." I replied smiling & ignoring Neil.

My mom gave a serious look at me as I wasn't looking at Neil. I finally turned towards him.

"Avni" he says formally forwarding his hand for a shake with a bright smile.

I also forwarded my hand & shook it.

"Hi Neil." I said.

He held my hand tightly & caressed his thumb on my skin, which annoyed me. The bangles on my hand danced as he shook my hand, giving a beautiful sound. I yanked my hand out of his grip, and I knew mom noticed & she will lecture me later.

We went toward the kitchen table and sat  to have lunch. Neil. That jerk came & sat next me even though there was an extra empty seat by mom.

I saw him look at me at corner of my eyes before we started eating. I completely ignored him, focusing on my food. Everyone was eating & my mom Dad & shweta aunty were having laughters & conversations, paying no attention to us or our side of the table. I was very tensed & I felt awkward as we both were ignored.
I continued eating until I felt his hand on my thigh. I accidentally dropped my spoon in shock & everyone stared at me & I gave an excuse that it slipped. Then I pulled his handoff me. I was raging from inside. I looked at Neil with a murderous expression & he smirked at me with a wink. 

How dare he I thought?

Then I got up finishing my food & went towards the kitchen. The parents were still eating & busy talking. I slowly sneaked back upstairs when I felt a hand holding me.

"Where are you going? Come sit with us." Neil said

My blood boiled every time he touched me & I yanked his hand away.

"It's non of your business Neil. Just leave." I said.

Suddenly he pushed me against the door of my room, pressing his body against me.

To be continued...

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