Recap chapter - 11
It was surprising—Yash never chose cafes over bars. Kartik smirked.
"Sunshine Cafe?" Nayra teased,
"Yeah, Yash will like it." They all knew why. Outside, Ahan opened the car door for Nayra and Pari, but Nayra said softly, "I'll go with Kartik on his bike."
Kartik smiled, feeling strangely happy. He asked her to drive, but Nayra shook her head. "No, you drive. I'll sit behind."
Chapter - 12
Without asking many questions, Kartik sat on the front seat of the bike, while Naira sat behind him. She gently placed her hand on his shoulder and adjusted her position comfortably. The moment her hand touched him, Kartik's heart started pounding loudly in his chest. He could feel his breath getting heavier, but he tried to stay calm. After a few seconds, he started the bike and slowly drove out of the college campus.
The cool evening breeze brushed against their faces as the bike moved through the roads, but Kartik was more aware of Naira's presence behind him than anything else.
After a short while, everyone reached Ishan's café. Ahan parked his car in the parking area and stepped out along with Yash and Pari. They stood there, waiting for Kartik and Naira to arrive.
A few minutes later, Kartik's bike entered the parking area, and Naira got down gracefully. Everyone gathered together and walked inside the café.
The moment Ishan noticed Yash and his group, he rolled his eyes in irritation and thought, "I don't know what new drama this guy has come to create today."
Hiding his thoughts behind a polite smile, he asked everyone to take their seats. They all sat around a large table, pulling chairs and settling down comfortably. Ishan walked toward them and asked them to place their orders.
Kartik stood up, held Ishan's hand lightly, and said with a soft smile, "I'll come with you and help you."
Ishan smiled back and replied, "No, you sit with your friends and enjoy. I can manage."
Seeing the chemistry between them, Yash felt something burning inside his chest. His jaw tightened, and he stared at Ishan with a sharp and jealous gaze.
Meanwhile, Naira and Pari started ordering for everyone. After taking all the orders, Ishan headed toward the kitchen.
Yash stood up and said casually, "I'm going to the washroom."
At the same time, Kartik stood up politely and said, "I'll take you there. You might have trouble finding it."
Yash was already irritated seeing Ishan with Kartik, and now Kartik was giving him a chance to talk alone. His tone turned sharp as he asked, "Why? Are you the owner of this café that you know everything here?"
Kartik's expression changed slightly. His patience was thinning.
"Yes, you're right," he replied calmly but firmly. "I am the half-percent owner of this café, so I know everything about it."
Yash was about to say something more, but the moment he noticed Ishan, he went silent and returned to his seat. Kartik also didn't want any drama in his own café, so he sat down too.
The tension between them was clearly visible, and everyone remained silent for a moment. Ishan soon returned with the orders and placed the dishes on the table.
Naira smiled and said, "Ishan, you should also sit with us. We need to discuss something about the fresher party."
By now, Ishan had understood Naira quite well. He knew she was different from other girls—mature, calm, and genuine. So when she said it so sweetly, he didn't refuse and sat with them.
Some girls who visited the café regularly and always tried to talk to Ishan watched this scene from afar. They were shocked to see him sitting with Naira. One girl stood up and called him.
Ishan walked to her table and asked politely, "Yes, ma'am. Do you need anything?"
The girl stood up, held his hand, and said in a seductive tone, "I want to go to the washroom, but I'm scared to go alone. Will you take me?"
Seeing her flirting with Ishan, Yash's blood started boiling. Before Ishan could respond, Yash walked to their table, removed the girl's hand from Ishan's hand, and glared at her fiercely.
Then he turned to Ishan with a playful smile and said, "Ishan, you should take this girl. After all, she is like your little sister."
Hearing the words "little sister," the girl felt embarrassed and walked away. Ishan didn't understand what Yash was trying to do and returned to the kitchen.
Later, Yash suddenly apologized to Kartik for his rude behavior. Everyone was shocked, but Kartik simply nodded and ended the matter.
Soon, everyone started chatting and enjoying their food. Time passed quickly, and Ahan reminded everyone that it was already 10 p.m. and they should leave.
Ishan finished his work and joined them. Everyone stood up to leave. Yash smiled and said to Ahan, "You'll get very late. Drop Pari first, then Naira, and then go home."
Ishan immediately understood that Yash was planning something. He smiled and teased him, "And how will you go? You didn't come in your car today, and you don't even have change to pay the auto driver."
Everyone laughed. Yash replied confidently, "I've called my driver. He'll be here soon."
Everyone left except Ishan, Yash, and Kartik. Naira looked at Kartik and asked softly, "Kartik, will you drop me?"
Kartik felt extremely happy, but before he could answer, Yash said, "Yes, that's right. Then Ahan won't get late either."
Soon, everyone left, and Naira went with Kartik on his bike.
Ishan stayed back, trying to understand what was going on in Yash's mind. Suddenly, Yash grabbed his hand and pulled him inside the café.
Ishan pulled his hand away and asked coldly, "What are you doing, Yash?"
Yash snapped angrily, "When someone else holds your hand, you don't say anything. What problem do you have with me?"
Ishan didn't reply and went toward the kitchen. Yash followed him, grabbed his hand, and pushed him against the wall. Blocking him from both sides, he looked into his eyes and said, "What problem do you have with me? The more I try to get close to you, the more you push me away."
Ishan couldn't find words. He just stared back. Yash placed his hand on Ishan's chest and slowly moved it downward.
Ishan lost control, grabbed Yash's hand, turned him around, pinned him against the wall, and held his hands above his head.
"If you try to seduce me more," he whispered, "something very bad will happen to you, baby boy."
Yash smiled wickedly. "What bad will happen? What will you do to me?"
Ishan moved closer to his lips. Yash closed his eyes, his heart racing. Their lips met, and the kiss deepened. Yash grabbed Ishan's shirt tightly, pulling him closer.
After a while, Ishan suddenly pushed him away.
"What happened?" Yash asked, confused.
Ishan held his hand and took him outside. "It's very late. You should go."
Yash felt angry. "Why did you do that to me?"
Ishan smiled slightly. "I did the same thing you did to me yesterday. Now why are you feeling bad?"
He shut the door on Yash's face.
Yash smiled to himself. "Amazing, Ishan. You are even better than I thought. Now my obsession to have you has increased even more."
Soon, Yash's driver arrived. He sat in the car, and the driver started driving.
On the other side, Kartik reached Naira's mansion. Naira got down, removed her helmet, and thanked him with a warm smile.
Kartik hesitated and asked, "Naira, you never sit behind me on the bike. Why did you sit today?"
Naira smiled softly. "Because now Naira trusts you."
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