Chapter 34 - Who is Liza? (2/2)

”Haha, very funny Arjun,” Eshan sarcastically commented before he rolled his eyes at him. For some odd reasons, Arjun appeared mischievously enthusiastic.

”Excuse me, but would anyone tell me, who is Liza here and what's going on?” I asked once again as both the men stood ignoring my earlier question.

Arjun walked towards me, winking his eyes at Eshan before he bowed down saying, ”Let me do the honour. Follow me, my lady.” I chuckled at his antics but nonetheless followed him with reluctant Eshan beside me. Truthfully, I was curious about the said girl 'Liza'.

”You see, we will have to go to Liza. She is a bit shy you know,” Arjun added as we ducked down the branches before we walked into a deeper part of the garden. 'How much land is there? Is it a mini forest?'

”Don't make sound, okay?” Arjun warned us before he stealthily moved on the stone pathway.

'What the? Who the hell is Liza?'

I nearly tripped on the stone, I did not see because of my curiosity for certain Liza. ”Careful.” Eshan as always was there to hold me, he steadied me on my feet.

”Liza meet Innaya, and Innaya, meet Liza,” Arjun excitedly introduced me to Liza he was talking about from so long.

My lips curved upwards and even before I could stop myself, I was grinning like an idiot. This man was alien to me, alien with some unusual sense of humour.

Before I could stop myself, I was laughing hard, clutching my stomach. Soon enough Eshan joined me. I was laughing so hard that tears gathered in my eyes and my cheeks hurt. I leaned on Eshan for support who gladly held me while trying to control his laugh.

”Stop laughing, okay?” Arjun pouted at us and that only made us laugh more. After few moments, Arjun too started chuckling.

”Ok, come here,” Arjun after sobering up beckoned me towards 'Liza'.

”I am fine here,” I answered as I wiped the corners of my eyes.

”Come, sweetheart,” Eshan lead me forward, which wiped the smile from my face.

'Who the hell name squirrel as Liza and introduced her this way? Eshan please don't. She looks cute from here. Let her be on her own.'

”Eshan, please,” I replied, stopping at my place.

”Trust me,” Eshan replied as he turned to face me. I nodded, still hesitant to step towards that little creature, which was busy munching on the groundnuts Arjun had thrown on the ground. Two alert large eyes stared at me cautiously as her ears twitched for any sign of dangers before she nibbled on the groundnut she had held in her two front paws as she sat on her hind feet.

Somehow, God heard my prayers and that tiny squirrel ran away. Relieved I sighed before thanking the almighty for the timely intervention.

”Kids, everything is ready. Clean your hands and get here,” Amma shouted before Arjun could remark something. I realized then, instead of helping Amma I was roaming. I knew she wouldn't mind but I should not make her work alone. She shouldn't feel as a worker, Eshan treated her with respect as a family, thus she was my family too.

”Coming Amma,” Arjun yelled back before rushing out and we followed him silently.