Chapter 105 - Changing Equations (1/2)

|Innaya|

”See this. They can start anywhere.”

Arjun's remark instantly had me straightening up. I found ground interesting at that point. Breathing deeply, I tried to minimize my presence as much as I could. Eshan's hand still holding mine did not let me relax completely.

”You have the worst timing ever,” Eshan drily taunted.

After making sure that my face would not give away my shyness, I lifted my head. They both had returned with holding glasses in their hands.

”Here.” Arjun forwarded his hand. In his both hands, there were two glasses with green color liquid.

My nose scrunched up. Was he trying to make me drink the bitter guard juice? ”What? Do you want me to drink this? I hate bitter things,” I replied distastefully.

Arjun's eyes flickered towards Eshan before he focused his blue eyes on me.”So what? You're unwell.” He shrugged his shoulders.

”This is good for your health. Here, take this.” He thrust the glass in my hand.

I looked at Eshan for his help. I did not want to drink it. I was starving but not to the point of drinking this bitter juice. I could hold my hunger some more.

I had not noticed that Ayush had given a glass of that green color liquid to Eshan as well. Eshan's glass was already half empty. Eshan sipped the juice, and his face showed no signs of being uncomfortable.

I turned to Arjun, making the best puppy face I could manage, hoping to get out of this predicament.

Arjun shook his head in denial. ”We're giving you company as well. So, be good and finish it quickly.” He stood firmly on his point, and I realized I had no other option but to drink it. If I knew they both were taking so long to bring this vile drink, then I would have taken a cab and left with Eshan.

Attempting for the last time, I looked at three faces one by one, but they were looking at me amusedly. The glasses in their hands were empty. How could they finish it without a twitch in facial muscle?

”Don't smell it,” Arjun warned, holding back laughter. I glared resentfully at Eshan. He could have stopped this, but now he decided to shit his mouth.

I grimaced looking at the glass in my hand. Arjun's warning was a good thing. Resigning to my fate, I brought the glass to my lips and held my breath. The good-morning was going to turn into a bitter one.

Begrudgingly, I gulped the content. My eyes widened when instead of bitterness, sweetness filled my mouth.

Sound of chuckles reverberated around me. I choked on the drink and started coughing badly.

”It's- It's sweet,” I stammered as I tried to stop the coughs.

”Of course. Who told you that sugarcane juice was bitter?” Ayush smiled.