Guess what? I have decided to continue the story. This part is small and not polished but when I have more time, I will write longer parts..have some fun ideas in store..Thanks for reading..love you guys loads..can't believe the forum is still alive and kicking...
Do I have a chance?
Rest of our ride was silent. My mind and heart yearning to see and talk to Divya and tell her my life changing realization, hoping desperately she would make me the luckiest man on earth by returning my affection. Just thinking about her warmed my heart. I had to know that she is safe, the urgency made my heart beat faster. But at this point I am stuck! As soon as my responsibility with Anjali ends, I am all Divya's, I chuckled silently. When we neared the campus, I purred softly,
"Anjali, where are you staying in campus?"
"I need to go and see one Ms Black at the admission office. She has all the information."
I parked in front of Willis Hall and took her to the admission office. She went inside to see Ms. Black. I went outside and called Nabila. It went to her voicemail. I tried again and again but to no avail. "Come on Nabs. I need to know Divya is okay. I need to talk to her. I need her number. Please pick up."
I kept redialing and cursing my luck. I had to stop as Anjali came out with a dejected face. "What happened?" For some weird reason, I felt so protective about Anjali. Well I had her to thank for my revelation. She gave my life new meaning. Actually she gave me my life back. I know now why it was so empty. She looked at me straight in the eye. It had such sadness in them, my heart nearly stopped.
In a shaky voice she said "The only place they have right now is a shared room in a co-ed dorm. Is there a hotel near by Amar? Its impossible for me to stay there. I am sorry to bother you but please take me to a hotel."
I understood her predicament but there was only one shady motel in this small college town which in no way was suitable for her. I started pinching the bridge of my nose as I thought of alternatives.
"Anjali, there are not many options. There is only one motel in town but its quite shady. And since it's the Summer term, most of the girls I know went home and most of dormitories are closed. The only option I can think of is our place."
I saw her eyes widening. Before she got any wrong ideas, I quickly added "Raj, his cousins Deena and Treena and I are subletting a house for the Summer. I am sure Deena and Treena would be happy to let you stay in their room for these two days." I finished in a breath.
She pondered for a while, "Are you sure?" The uncertainty in her voice bought a smile to my face. "Of-course! Lets go."
Deena and Treena were very welcoming and helped Anjali settled in. I tried to call Nabila constantly after handing Anjali to their custody. Nab's phone was turned off. I tried our home but no one answered. This was driving me crazy.
I sighed and sat in the sofa playing unmindfully with my bracelet—my lucky amulet, my little mermaid mesmerized me and I thought about our childhood and the fun we had.
Princess Ariel was Divya's favorite! She wanted to be like Ariel 'cos she sacrificed the most, paid the highest price for unconditional, undiluted love. I remembered her dreamy eyes when she read the story! God knows what she is doing right now. I hoped with all my heart that she was okay, doodling Vitruvian in her sketch book. Her fascination with Vitruvian man was anything but normal. I was in some competition I laughed to myself. The most picture perfect male specimen was her dream man- did I really have a chance?
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Kumkum Bhagya
Tu Dhadkan Main Dil
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
