Chapter 259

Rest of the evening went pretty smooth and they said their good byes to each other and went their separate ways. Akshar and Carissa got into the limo and neither of them said anything. Akshar had finished a bottle of bear and seemed more interested in the alcohol than to have a conversation. Carissa was a little tired, but she was the one who broke the silence by asking him if he had a good time that day. Akshar had originally planned to ask her the question that was nagging him. Now he was so distracted that was the last thing on his mind. He nodded his head indicating that he had a great smile. Carissa remarked “You like her don’t you?” Akshar had not expected such a question and he looked at her in surprise but didn’t say anything.

She smiled and told him, “I know you too well Akshar. You can’t hide anything from me. This is what you do when something is on you mind. You go a little overboard on alcohol. I am glad you are not driving and I think you have had enough and you better stop.” She grabbed the bottle from his hand. In his defense he said, “She is nice. But I don’t think I quiet understand what you mean. Come on. Free drinks and I don’t have to drive.” She smiled and said “You don’t just like her, you really really like her. If she were available you would have asked her out on a date. Am I right?” He replied, “They love each other and they are going to get married soon. I am happy for them.”

“Yes. I know he loves her very much. I saw the way he looks at her. He adores her and when I was chatting with him, I could sense how much he loves her.” She said. “You know, it reminded me of those days when we were in love. But things changed and we went our separate ways and I am glad at least we are still friends.” There was silence for some time. Neither of them spoke anything and they both looked out the window. Finally she said, “Just because they are together doesn’t mean it’s meant to be. Things could change you know. You know that. How we were and where we are. If you really like her, just hang around, stay in her life somehow. You never know what will happen.” He was both shocked and surprised and he just starred at her.