Chapter 6

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Few weeks passed by in FIM. Some of them were good and some of them, not so good. Sanyukta was finding it a bit difficult to adjust to the curriculum. But she was determined. She became good friends with many in her class. One guy named Sammy, had even proposed his love to him. But she simply refused to it, as she had no such feelings for him. She was clear that she was only friends with him. And moreover she had a very difficult curriculum to focus on. She didn't want any kind of distraction. But, Sammy just could come out of Sanyukta land. He would stare at her all day. He would keenly observe how she puts her flicks of hair behind her ear, how she would tie her hair in a bun whenever she would do some important work, how she would put her pen in her mouth while working, her smile, her doing hi-five and laughing out loudly, her dressing sense etc etc. It was impossible for him to avoid Sanyukta. Slowly, she became his passion.

Here Vardaan's life was going on at the same constant boring speed. Morning and afternoon--lectures, in between the lectures-updating new educational stuff on his blog, Evening"taking books from the library and brushing up his already brushed up knowledge, helping students in case they have difficulty in any subject, night"going home and sleeping at 10 PM. It was Thursday and the seniors had announced that they would be throwing a fresher's party on Saturday. All the freshers were very excited. The staff never bothered to attend such parties as they believed that the students deserved this small break, after all the professors stress them so much.

Kaustuki dragged Sanyukta for shopping. Kaustuki took an off-shoulder dress that ended at her knees. But, Sanyukta had never tried these stuff. Kaustuki insisted her to buy one dress. She selected the most decent dress in the store. It was a red frock with medium thickness straps on her shoulders that ended at her knees. It had a nice flowery belt as well. Both of them had finished their shopping and were ready for the party.

Here Sammy was also ready for the party but with a different game plan. He joined with some seniors and they decided to have some fun that day. They bought date rape drugs from some underworld agent, and their plan was to mix them with some drinks that they would give to only some special people.

It was Saturday. And the students were ready for the party. It was in a discotheque. Sanyukta was amazed seeing everything at the venue. As time passed, everyone her friends arrived and all of them were thrilled. The DJ played some remixed numbers, some original numbers, some rap songs, some songs of latest Yo-Yo Honey Singh etc. In between the songs he would ask on the mike to them, "Are you having fun, guys?? There's more to this night, babay!!" Sanyukta couldn't help but giggle hearing this. Sanyukta was dancing effortlessly. She was a classical dancer, and it is a cake walk for a classical dancer to dance to western tunes. Her body turned, hips thumped and gyrated to the tunes. In short, she was having a good time.

Here Vardaan was at his home, cooking for himself. He got a phone call from the dean and he told Vardaan to immediately come to college. Vardaan inquired whether everything was OK. The dean raised his voice and said, "Kuch bhi theek nahi hai Vardaan. Tum bas yaha aa jao." Hearing this, he set out for college. He went straight to the dean's cabin. There dean was standing with the security guard. The guard was holding some roadside romeo, lecherous type man by his collar.

Vardaan: "Yeh sab kya hai dean? Yeh aadmi kaun hai? Sab theek toh hai na."

Dean: (Angrily) "Is aadmi ko hamare security guard ne boys hostel ke baahar dekha. Jab ise bulaya toh yeh bhaagne laga. Aur guard ne iska peecha kiya aur dhar dabocha. Iske pocket mein yeh...yeh mila. (picking out some packet) "

Vardaan could guess that it was drugs. He angrily slapped the man, held his collar and asked him.

Vardaan: "Bata, bata yeh kya hai? Warna tujhe police ke hawale karenge. Phir who hi bulwaenge tujhse."

The man got scared. And he blurted out everything.

Man: "Yeh drugs hai. Yeh especial type ke drugs hai. Ise khaas kar ladkiyo ke drinks mein milaya jaane ke liye istemaal hota hai. Ek baar yeh drugs khoon mein mil gayi, toh ladki toh gayi kaam se. Kuch hosh nahi rehta unhe. Ise angrezi mein date rape drugs."

Vardaan's eyes widened hearing that name. The dean got so scared that he fell on his chair.

Vardaan: "Bol kisko dene aaya the yeh?"

Man: "Saab, naam toh nahi pata...par shakal dekhoonga toh pechan lunga. Who 4 log the. Kisi phresher's party ke bare mein baat kar rahe the..."

Vardaan was also scared a bit now. His heart immediately screamed one name, "Sanyukta!"

He held the man by his collar and dragged him to the dean's car. He and the dean had decided to go to the discotheque, where the party was going on. Vardaan was driving at a crazy speed.

VENUE: DISCOTHEQUE

After dancing for some time, Sanyukta's throat went dry. She turned towards the counter to have some soft drink. Sammy took this opportunity and went near her.

Sanyukta: "Excuse me, I want one orange juice."

Sammy: "Hey Sanyukta, wassup...enjoying?

Sanyukta: (Giggling)"You bet...I am!"

The waiter placed her drink on the counter. She was about to take it when, Kaustuki called her out. Sanyukta, turned around to see her. In the meantime, Sammy spiked her drink with the drugs that he had got. Sanyukta did not notice this. She drank it one go. And joined the dance floor again. After some time, she started feeling dizzy. She excused herself and sat on the couch. Sammy came towards her. She told Sammy that she was not feeling well. Sammy insisted her that he'll drop her. She agreed. They both left the venue.

Few minutes after they left, Vardaan barged into the discotheque. He ordered the DJ to shut the music. Even the DJ was scared seeing his form. He had even got police with him. His eyes were searching for Sanyukta.

Vardaan: (Pulling that man he had got with him) "Chal jaldi pehchan kaun the who ladke."

The other three boys who were Sammy's friends were scared to death, seeing that man along with Vardaan Sir. They tried to hide their faces. But, it was no use now. The man identified them.

Man: "Saab, yeh log the who. Par inke saath inka aur ek bhi tha."

Vardaan: (Slapped the 3 boys) "Who else was with you in your plan. Whose drink did you spike? Tell me dammit."

VENUE: BOY'S HOSTEL

Sanukta was not at all her senses on the way back to the campus. Sammy took her towards the boy's hostel. She couldn't even step out of the car. She just was not able to stand on her legs. She felt everything rotating around her. Sammy held her by her waist.

Sanyukta: "Thank you Sammy for dropping me! Now I can go to my dorm. Good night." (She tried to free herself from Sammy)

Sammy: "Apni haalat dekh rahi ho...come I'll take you till your dorm."

Sanyukta agreed. While walking, she could see what's written on the board boldly, "BOY'S HOSTEL". Even in a semiconscious state, she could sense that something was wrong. She told Sammy, that they are moving towards the boys hostel. Sammy tried to fool her, saying that there's a shortcut for the girl's hostel from this way. But, Sanyukta was adamant. "I don't want to go through the short cut. I'll go through the right way." Saying this, she tried to free herself from Sammy's arms. But Sammy insisted to take her through that way. Sanyukta tried to scream, but Sammy covered her mouth through his handkerchief. He forcefully lifted her in his arms and took her towards his dorm. In the corridor, Sanyukta was trying fully to free herself. She knew martial arts, but it was as it she had no strength in her body. Her body was going numb, due to the effect of the drugs. They reached outside Sammy's room, Sanyukta made an attempt to bite his hand and she was successful. Sammy dropped Sanyu, due to the pain. He was a wild beast now. She tried to run, but he pulled her hair with full force. Sanyu winced in pain and tears rolled down her eyes. Sammy slapped her hard. Sanyu couldn't bear that and she collapsed on the floor. She fell hard on the floor, on her right. The pain on her hand was unbearable. She had passed out. Sammy dragged her to his dorm and threw her on his bed. He switched on the video recording of his mobile phone and placed it on the window frame opposite his bed. He had planned to record his stunt' and blackmail Sanyu, in case she thinks of complaining to someone. Also he could use this video to get more favours from her.

Sammy removed his shirt and with a smirk threw it on the floor. He opened the zip of Sanyu's dress. He slid the strap of her dress down her shoulder. He was about to come on top of her. Just then, somebody kicked opened the door. It was Vardaan. He punched and kicked Sammy left and right with all the anger and all the strength he had. The police stopped Vardaan fearing that Sammy would die. They arrested Sammy. Vardaan's immediately went to Sanyukta. He could see that her hand had swollen. Even her forehead had injury. He pulled her dress down to its proper place, covering her thighs and even zipped her dress. He tried to open her eyes, but her eyeballs were now upwards. He immediately lifted her up in his arms, and rushed to the hospital. Outside, all the students had gathered. Nobody noticed that Vardaan was in tears.

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