Tumhare Liye (For You) CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FOUR

—DINING HALL—

—Niharika walks up to me with a confident smile, her designer heels clicking on the marble floor—

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

Hi, I know you know me, but I want to introduce myself anyway.

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

I'm Niharika Singh Negi, Arya's friend and business partner.

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

*Extends her hand for a handshake*

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

Hi, Niharika. Yes, I know who you are, but I doubt you know me.

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

I'm Mahima Arya Vardan Maheshwari.

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

*Smiles* Arya's loving wife.

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

*Stunned, her eyes widen with surprise* You... you're Arya's...

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

*Stops, struggles to speak*

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

*My smile widens* Yes, I'm Arya's wife.

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

*Shake her hand with her* And you're his... friend.

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

*Raises eyebrow*

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

*Nervously* Ah, yes... friend.

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

*Makes motions with her hands*

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

*Leaning forward, a sweet, humble tone in my voice*

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

Oh, I'm sure you're more than just a friend, Niharika. *Smiles*

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

*Shifts uncomfortably in her place*

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

I... uh... we've known each other for a long time, Mahima. *Laughs*

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

*Raises an eyebrow* Oh, I'm sure.

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

*Pauses, looks at Niharika's face*

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

You know, I've always wondered what it is about you that's so... attractive.

NIHARIKA SINGH NEGI (ML FRIEND)

*Laughs nervously* I... I don't know what you mean, Mahima.

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

Niharika, don't be silly.

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

I know all about the petty business dealings between you and my husband. *Smiles*

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

And I am sure there is more to it than just business.

—Niharika's face turned red with discomfort, her eyes darting wildly around the room, like a trapped animal looking for an escape—

—Her gaze was drawn to the chandelier, the gorgeous painting on the wall, and even the intricate pattern on the tiles, but she couldn't face my piercing gaze—

—It was clear that her guilt was evident on her face, and my suspicions were now confirmed—

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

(Niharika was indeed Arya's Girlfriend, and their relationship was far from idealistic)

MAHIMA ARYA MAHESHWARI (FL)

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