Chapter 255

Diya knew he was telling the truth, but that didn't really make her feel any better. She empathized with Pryag but was still a little annoyed. She looked at him and smiled and gently stroked his hand to make him feel better. She was not jealous anymore that Pryag was looking at her, but was curious to know how Akshar came in with her and why she was familiar to Pryag. After the first song was over, when she was trying hard not to be irritated yet trying to help Pryag not feel bad Carissa and Akshar walked over back to the table. Carissa looked quiet tired and Akshar helped her to a seat and walked over to get her something to drink. While he was getting something to drink for himself he started wondering about Carissa.

Many things were off with her. To begin with she was staying away from alcohol, her hair was more of a really dark color and the texture felt quiet different. She had always been proud of her hair and he had felt her hair and played and twirled it so many times he could say something was different or not with his eyes closed. Her outfit, not just today but ever since she came back into his life has been very different. She loved to wear strapless gowns and sleeveless tops and skirts that show her legs. But lately it had all been full arms, even today’s evening gown with an unusual full arm. It could have been a special designer gown that she was wearing but when he held her on the dance floor, she smiled and had gently moved his hands so that he holds her by her fingers or by her elbows rather than her shoulder or arms. She had become tired just after one dance.

He picked up the drinks and walked towards the table. He noticed Diya looking at the dance floor and sipping her drink. He remembered how naturally she had glided down the dance floor last time. He knew she would love to dance but with Pryag just recovering, considering he might get dizzy, he thought about it for a moment and walked over and handed a pinacollata to Carissa and asked her if she was doing okay. The music had changed and the next song was playing and the buffet was getting ready. He asked Pryag if it is okay with him he would like to dance with Diya. With Pryag's instant approval he walked over to Diya and took her by her hand and walked over to the dance floor with her as his sisters words echoed in the back of his mind.