Chapter 6
"Bangles? Akash, are you sure, you bought these? Anjali was astonished, to say the least, her brother is standing in front of her holding a dozen bangles stating he brought them for her.
"Yes, Di. Why would you doubt that? he adjusted his spectacles looking elsewhere, not meeting her eyes.
"It's because you don't like buying these stuff and you never gifted this type.
"Di, I saw these and I thought it suits you best, that's it. Saying so he went to his room before his sister could question further.
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Akash lay on the bed as the soft lamp-light fell on his clean shaved face. His mind occupied with Anjali's words, his sister caught his lie. He was standing away from the crowd speaking over the phone while his sister sat in the prayer hall, and his brother was sent away to tie the lock.
"Ouch Payal was passing by the stores looking at the displays when she was pushed by a group of kids who were playing around, as the land was uneven she was not able to balance herself and bumped into the person next to her trying to hold them for support before she falls flat on her face.
The electronic gadget which was allowing him to communicate fell to the ground when the hand which is holding it close to the ear was pulled and held tight by someone from behind making him turn to give an earful to the person who was responsible for it but he stopped short when he saw her.
"Looks like a sprain.Payal stood trying to balance herself on one leg while taking support.
"Yes, it is.
"Ha? she finally looked up to see the owner of the supporting hand.
"I'm saying it is a sprain, let me help you. He said taking her other hand to hold.
"It's okay. I'm fine, thank you. Saying so she limped towards a bench to sit.
"It will pain more if you neglect it. He said trying to touch her leg.
"Thank you for showing concern but I would like to deal with it alone if don't mind. Payal twisted her leg to the other side slowly and after coming to the conclusion that she can manage to walk, she gave one small smile to him and moved away.
He saw her trying different bangles standing in front of a store.
"I would also like to take these. He said looking at her.
"I mean for my sister. He corrected himself when he saw her looking at him confused.
"Will you help me out in selection.
"These will be good, finalize as per your choice. Payal took five minutes to look over the models displayed and handed him five different varieties.
The girl went away without looking back but her image got fixed in his mind. The girl in white salwar with her hair braided to one side.
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"I will be there in 20 minutes Aman. Looking into the mirror he adjusted his tie.
"Anyways, you are not what I thought you to be, Other then have a charming face, it will be nice if you are good at heart too. It gives the glow to the face you know?"
Her words rang in his mind as he stood looking at his reflection in the mirror. He was brought out of his trance as his phone started ringing.
"Damn, this girl he rushed towards his workplace before he thinks about the girl in shades of lime and emerald green lehenga. He pushed the latest image of her in plain half white color netted salwar out of his thoughts.
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"Khushi, let's go.
"But Jiji, we just came, let's have two more plates before we call it a day.
"No, let's go. Payal paid the vendor and started dragging her sister.
"Oh poor girl, come with us, we will buy you ice cream also. Till now the two guys who were commenting in hushed voices raised their voice seeing one of the ladies dragging the other in fear.
"Ji? Khushi didn't understand if it was meant to them or was she mistaken.
"Offo, there is no need for so much respect, if you call me darling with love, I wouldn't mind you see. The other chap came forward to side hug Khushi.
"Excuse me? What sort of behavior is this? Let us go. Payal tried to deal with words.
"What's the rush? Let's us have some fun, I will drop you home if it gets late. He gave her a foolish smile.
"Oh is it? But how will you drop two of us? Khushi asked looking innocent.
"You don't worrr..AAHHH
While the man who is standing beside her turned to the other side to show them their bikes Khushi moved back towards the Pani poori stall. Filling her fists with chili powder she pushed her sister aside and threw it on their faces in seconds.
"Uncle's, aunty ji's, how can you all be silent watching all this? Khushi said to the crowd who were watching the incident take place making no move to interfere.
"Arrey, how dare they tease the girls? someone from the crowd shouted and within minutes the two boys were thrashed.
A person who is watching the whole scenario from far moved away seeing the girls coming in the same way.
Precap- Arshi, and Payash meet again.
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varanasi2018-07-21 09:42:35
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