. I will come over in a few minutes then.”After a brief pause, she said “Beta, one thing. Don’t come from the front door ... I will keep the bac...k door of the kitchen open ... you come from there ... I hope you understand why beta ... I don’t want anybody to start gossiping...”“Of course I understand aunty...” I replied with a laugh.Changing into a pair of comfortable slacks and a sleeveless t-shirt, I went up to the terrace of our house, which shared a common wall with their terrace. Crossing. " So… what? We break up with her?" No…" Freddie trailed off, wondering exactly what the solution was for this. "Don't get me wrong, I really like her, and she's incredible for sure, but I think she believes that she and I should be together, and as much as I like her… you know, as far as I can in this situation… I just don't want to lead her on or hurt her when this has to inevitably end." She's my best friend, Freddie," Jade said, her anger subsiding slowly, and just sliding closer to Freddie.. Things were turning beautiful that night and I till then I made up my mind to have Piya in my arms. I can’t miss this golden opportunity and finally, everything ended up with dinner and all and everyone went to sleep at their given places.I was in the most corner room and was along there.It was 2 AM I was up just thinking how to meet Piya and was smoking when I hear a voice Mr. Arpit don’t you know smoking kills.I turned back and there she was standing in a purple color silk night gown. I bet. One of the two bikinis was still on the shingle, where the victor, in her triumph had left it, having gently and tenderly helped her beaten friend to dress."What a strange pair they are, those two! You like them don't you old boy?"Bozo wagged his tail and barked his agreement."I like, them too old boy. Specially Katie - but I'm a married man. Oh well."Katie alternated between sleeping and waking. In her waking moments she went over all the details of yesterday's duel.As the two adversaries.