Chapter 52 - Life without Eshan (2) (2/2)

I looked down, taking some time to observe them. Arjun kept his nonchalant attitude, treating them as insignificant beings. In the middle of the living room, seating on the big brown couch Arjun looked aloof, detach from everything and everyone. His blue eyes emotionlessly accessed someone who stood silent at the corner.

”You were with him before he went missing and now you are claiming that you don't know. Do you expect us to believe your ridiculous lie?” Sameer scoffed, glaring at Arjun.

This new piece of information shocked me. I was the last person with Eshan before he went missing. Then, what was Sameer saying? Was it possible for Arjun to know about Eshan? The tiny flicker of hope ignited in my heart. Maybe, Eshan was just angry and needed some time to cool down. He would come back once he thought things through, wouldn't he?

”I don't know where you got that information from but it's wrong. I wasn't with him and I don't know where he is. He isn't a child. He's a grown-up man, who knows and understands his responsibility.” Arjun shrugged his shoulders in response.

From the corner of my eyes, I saw a figure moving towards Arjun, almost calmly, too calmly honestly. That type of calm before the storm or tragedy hits.

With misty eyes, Sahil questioned and I could feel the tremor in his voice. ”How could you be so calm in this situation? Don't you care for Eshan's well being?”

A strange glint shone in Arjun's eyes but it vanished too soon as if it wasn't there. He stood up and walked near Sahil, coming to stop face to face with him. ”Do you?”

”Huh?” A look of pure confusion clouded Sahil's features. Sameer, Barun, and Ayush had the same looks on their faces as well. Three of them chose to observe the situation first and as if sharing the same understanding they stayed out of the discussion, giving Arjun and Sahil space to sort out whatever the matter was.

I realized where this conversation was heading. Instead of blaming me, Arjun was blaming Sahil. How on the earth did he find out about Sahil's involvement with it? There was no fault of Sahil. He just acted in the best interest of his friend, any good friend would do the same.

”Do you care about him? Because I don't think you do?” Arjun crossed his arms across his chest. Though Arjun said it plainly and it had no sarcasm or taunt, yet, it hurt. That hurt was so easily painted across Sahil's face.

”What the hell are you talking about? Of course, I care about Eshan and you damn well know that. Stop spouting nonsense, will you?” Sahil's loud voice echoed in the room that fell silent after his outburst.

”Please, stop this.” I interrupted the conversation for I knew where it was heading to. I was already responsible for hurting their best friend. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I became the reason for the rift between these two.

I hurriedly climbed down the stairs, nearly tripping because of my hastiness.

”Finally, you show up your highness. Thank you for gracing us with your valuable presence.” Sahil's sarcastic remark greeted me and I felt as if someone had slapped me across my face.

”Sahil.” Ayush, Sameer and Barun warned at the same time. Arjun stayed silent but his firm warning gaze was locked on Sahil.

”Why are you looking at me like that? Ask her. She is responsible for everything.”