Part-3
Arjun waited the whole day long for her call but she didn't. So he himself called her but got no reply in return which made him quite restless. He went to Sam's cabin to talk to him so that he can divert his mind but what he saw when he reached there made him angry as well as disheartened. Chotu n Shree were also present in Sam's cabin n they all were busy talking with Riya n Aisha(he knows that coz the phone was on loud speaker). He could easily heard how happy is Riya while talking to Sam n Choree where as she seemed a bit lost n uninterested when she was talking to him in the morning. Now he understood that her aloof behavior is only for him but the question is why...???? Did I do something which hurt her n that's why she is ignoring me but what is it...???? Then why don't I remember anything...??? There are lot of questions like this which were running through his mind when Sam's voice broke his trance.
Sam:- How are you both feeling now...?????? Missing you both n my little prince. BTW where is my champ...????? (Before Aisha could say anything Riya started).
Riya(in a teasing way):- Ya ya I know very well bhai, Whom r you exactly missing...????? Don't worry we r taking very good care of your beautiful wifey.
Samsha(together in a bit embarrassing tone):- Riya...
This made Riya n Choree laughed n even Arjun had a smile on his face.
Chotu(while laughing):- What a timing Ais...(stop abruptly when he saw Rathod glaring at him).
Aisha(Satirically):- Look Sam who is talking... As if we don't know that someone is badly missing SYS.
Riya(a bit hesitantly):- Thereee is nothing like thattt...
Sam:- Even Arjun's condition is no better. He checked his mobile thousand times since he last talked to her. (Before he speak more Shree intervened to change the topic coz he know that Riya is feeling quite uneasy).
Shree:- BTW Riya.. If I m not wrong then tomorrow is your appointment with the doc for your regular check-up.
Riya(bit hesitantly n trying to divert the topic):- Shree... Why don't you both come over here after getting free from work...????? We will have lot of fun n you can also meet Samar. He was asking for you in the morning. What say...?????
Before anyone could say something Chotu interepted.
Chotu(got excited):- Wow dinner... that's great. Plzzz told massi ma to make puran poli.
Samsha(angrily shouted at the same time):- Chotu.. Would you ever think of anything except food.
Riya n Shree tried to suppresed their smile whereas Chotu pouted.
Sam(in a surprised n angry tone):- What is this Riya...???? Why didn't you told us about your appointment with doc...?????
Aisha:- Sam is right Riya. This is not done. Why don't you told us about this before...????? Anyways Why don't you all come over here n have dinner with us n will discuss about it then.
Riya:- Calm down you both. You guys are so busy these days n Aisha is not well so thought to tell you after the meet with the doc but that Shree can't keep anything to himself.
Shree:- What did I do yaar...????? Just wanted to know who is going with you. Last time we all went with you but now we can't take off at the same time. So thought to ask you.
Sam:- You did the right thing Shree. Will talk to Arjun about this.
Riya(Shouted):- No... No bhai... I can manage alone.
Aisha:- But Riya.. We can't let you go alone. You can fool mom but not me. I m noticing you from quite some days, you are looking weak.
Riya:- But... (This time Sam cut her short).
Sam:- No but Riya... You are not going alone n no further arguments on this. I have an important meeting so only Arjun will go with you.
Riya(in an irritated way):- I m not a kid n can take care of myself.
Sam was about to say something but just then he noticed Arjun n told him to talk to her.
Sam:- Thank god Arjun that you are here. We tried our best to convinced her to not to go alone to the doc as she is not yet fully recovered but she is not listening to us. Now plzzz you made your wife understand that it's not safe. What if she feels weakness or something then there has to be someone with her.
Before Arjun could react or say something Riya declared.
Riya:- I don't want to listen anything. I will go alone n that's final (After saying this she went out from Aisha's room).
Aisha(bit surprised):- Suddenly what happened to her...?????
Shree(in a bit gloomy voice):- Bye Aisha. Talk to you later.
Arjun was a silent spectator all this while n noticed her dismissive behavior whenever Sam mentioned about him n that hurted him a lot. He wanted to know the reason n thought to ask Shree that what is bothering her n why is she behaving weirdly coz he know he is her closest friend n she share almost everything to him but before that Chotu speak up.
Arjun:- Shree do...
Chotu:- Rathod Sir, Can we go now coz we have to complete our pending work.
Shree(avoid looking at Arjun):- Yes sir, even I have to collect some info.
Rathod(in a confused state):- Yaa.. Ya.. Ok.
They both leave from there hurriedly before anyone could ask them something.
Aisha(in a frustrated tone):- What the hell is going on...????? Now why are they both started behaving strangely...?????
Sam(looking suspiciously):- Even I don't know the exact reason but one thing is for sure that Shree n Chotu know the cause of her odd behavior n if I m not wrong then they are like this only in front of Arjun.
Arjun(in a surprised way):- What... What...???? Why are you looking at me like that Sam...????? Even I am confused.
Sam(let out a long sigh of despair):- Aisha... Did you noticed something unusual in her behavior these days...?????
Aisha:- Ya.. She seemed a little lost n depressed from quit some days. I thought it's all coz she is not feeling well but now the way she is behaving it looks something serious.
Arjun(anxiously):- Why don't you told us this before Aisha...?????
Aisha:- Sorry Arjun for taking it so lightly but even I don't realized that the situation is so intense.
Arjun:- Plzzz Aisha, Do me a favor. Talk to her n try to know what is troubling her.
Aisha:- You just relax Arjun. I try to speak to her. BTW are you guys coming for dinner or not...?????
Sam(bit worriedly):- Ya we will reach there after an hour or so. Bye.. Take care.
Aisha:- Don't worry Sam. May be it's just our assumption n there is nothing like that. So just be calm. See you. Bye.
Sam:- Are you sure Arjun that nothing happened between you n Riya...????? I mean may be you said something to her unknowingly which she didn't like. You know that how soft-hearted she is...!!
Arjun:- Sam I...
Before they prolonged their convo, they heard loud noises coming out from conference room. So they both went there to look in to the matter.
Few minutes before,
Saakshi saw Shree n Chotu coming in to the conference room n went up to them to ask for Shree's help. Actually Arjun gave her some reports to prepare as Riya is not there n she doesn't want to leave any flaw in it just like Riya as she wanted to impress him. So she asked for Shree's help as she knew very well that only he is the one who know how Riya prepared these reports. Shree tried to avoid her but she didn't budge. This made both of them angry coz after that day they avoided talking with her until it's work related coz she is the one who intensified Arjun's anger that day n hurted their best friend.
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Saakshi:- Here you are.. I m looking for you all around.
Shree(in an uninterested tone):- Will talk to you later as I have to complete my reports.
Saakshi(as if ordering):- Do it later. First help me out with these reports.
Shree(mockingly):- Wow... I don't believe this Saakshi...You need my help to complete such simple reports. I wish Ri could be here.. She will complete them just like that.
Chotu(try to save the situation):- Let it be Shree. Plzzz Saakshi, If you can't do this then tell Arjun sir.
Saakshi(annoyingly):- This means you are not going to help me. Ok Fine... I will do it by myself n btw it's your Ri's work which I m doing coz your delicate doll is busy resting.
That undid it n broke their last thread of patience.
Shree(in angry n harsh voice):- Watch your tongue.. Miss.Saakshi Anand.. or else you'll regret it.
Saakshi(pissed off):- I don't believe this that you guys can't see her true colors. I m damn sure that there is nothing wrong with her n she is absolutely fine. She is just portraying that she is weak so to gain everyone's sympathy.
Chotu(bit loudly):- That's it Saakshi. Now you are crossing all your limits.
Saakshi(bitterly):- I m just saying the truth but if you don't want to believe that than it's your problem not mine.
Shree(in a thunderous voice):- That's enough... Won't tolerate even a word about Riya anymore.
Saakshi(sarcastically):- What is your problem Shree...????? I m not talking about you so why are you getting so hyper...????? Why you can't think beyond her...????? Is there something going on between you two behind our bac... Thuddd... Thuddd... (before she utter even a word more, someone gave her tight, loud resounding slaps on both her cheeks which left stinging n burning sensation on her red finger-printed cheeks).
Didn't proof read it... Sorry if there are any mistakes... Tell me how is it...😊
Happy Birthday Lipi... Enjoy n Have a blast...😃
Edited by Aks13 - 11 years ago
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