Part 5-
Lockers-
Riddhima- Hey Muskaan, Kya hal chal hai?
Muskaan- Kuch nahi yaar. Teachers are giving so much work and so many exams coming up.
Riddhima- Yes, i know. Saare teachers paagal hogaye hai.
Muskaan- I know right. Chal, Ridz. Bohut bhukh lage hai.
Ri- Ha, chal. (looks at Muskaan, who is fixing her hair.) Muskaan, tu aaj kal bohut achi lag rahi hai. Koi khaas waaja?
M- Are, nahi, Ridz. Its nothing.
Ri- Oh really? Are you sure it has nothing to do with what Anjali said the other day? ( looking at Muskaan intently)
M- ( abruptly looks at Riddhima, stuttering) Nahi, uh, nahi tho. I just thought that maybe I should start to dress better now. I am in eleventh grade and its time for a change.
Ri- (putting a hand on Muskaan's shoulder) Okay, but I think you dressed nice now and you dressed nice before. Don't change because someone wants you too. Okay?
M- Yeah. Okay. (looking at Riddhima in a loving way)
Muskaan and Riddhima entered the cafeteria. While walking in, Rahul was coming towards Muskaan. He didn't see her at first.. He stopped right in front of her and just stood there. Amazed.
R- (in his mind) Oh wow. second day. Looking good. Dark skinny that curve around her skinny legs with a pink frilly top that was tightly curving around her body. Perfect eyes. Warm brown, long eyelashes. Eyeliner. Not too much though. Just enough that brings out her eyes. Her rosy cheeks. Wish I could kiss her. If not her cheek then her shining lips. Mmmm.
M+Ri- (coughing to get Rahul's attention)
R- (falling out of his trance) Uh.....Hi Muskaan. Looking nice. (winks)
M- Hi.
R- (in his mind) Dude, she looks hot. You have to hook up with her.
M- (trying to snap her fingers in front of Rahul) Rahul, Rahul?
R- Huh?
M- Um.. you won't mind if i say something?
R- No. Not at all. (smiling)
M- Good. Could you move?
R- What?
M- Yeah. you're blocking our table.
R- Oh okay. (Rahul moves)
M+Ri- (laugh while sitting at their table)
Rahul-whoa dude. you're making yourself look dumb. Chill. Let her fall for you. (walking away to his table)
A- Rahoool, man, what's going on?
R- Nothing man.
A- I don't know dude. You were pretty lost in Muskaan back there?
R- What? Yeah right. I just said hi. No big deal.
A- Oh really? Just nothing? Then, why were you staring at her?
R- Man, she...she was just looking nice. I mean like she looked good.
A- So you were checking her out?(raising an eyebrow)
R- No man. No, why..i mean. why..i...i ..was(stuttering)
A- Yeah, what?
R- Look, Armaan. You know me. I'm Rahul Garewal. I don't run after girls. Girs run after me. Got that?
A- Yeah, whatever.(Looks the other way)
R-(whispering) And as for Muskaan, she will be running after me in a matter of time.
A- Did you say something?(looking back at Armaan)
R- No, nothing.(nodding his head) So , Armaan. Is that chick still mad at you?
A- Who? Riddhima?
R- Yeah. her.
A- Um...I think so.
R- Meaning?
A- Well, I wrote her a note.
R- Damn. Look at my boy here. Now that's how its done. What did you write?
A-(blushing) Nothing yaar. I just a pologized and all. You know i told her that i was sorry and all and she forgave me. (Armaan didn't want to tell Rahul everything that he wrote and how Riddhima wrote back. He thought that Rahul would think its so corny. So he just kept it short.)
R- Wow, should have used a letter to apologize to Muskaan.
A- Wait, She didn't forgive you?
R- No, she did. But your way would have been much easier.
A- Ha, what'd you say, man?
R- Nothing man. I just apologized a couple of times and kept annoying her til she did. (running his fingers through his hair)
A- (laughing) Dude, i thougth she'd never forgive you.
R- Ya, me neither. ( Rahul also didn't want to tell Armaan about the way he apologized to Muskaan. It didn't look good for his image.)
A- Dude, let's go get some lunch.
R- Yeah, lets go.
********************************************************************************************************************
Muskaan and Riddhima!
M- Ridzie, Aaj Atul nahi aaya?
Ri- Nahi Muskaan. He's sick today. Isiliye nahi aaya.
M- Oh, I hope he gets better. I miss him. Pata hai, aaj Spanish kitna boring that Atul ke bina. Now, lunch is boring without him too. (frowning)
Ri- Yeah, i know. I hope he feels better.
Muskaan and Riddhima finish eatin their lunches. Riddhima, started looking around the room and saw Armaan walking with Rahul across the cafeteria. She started to blush and think about his note. Muskaan was calling Riddhima but Riddhima was too lost in her thoughts to listen.
M-(shaking Riddhima) Ridz, Ridzie. Hello? Riddhima!
Ri- Huh? (coming back to reality)
M- What are you thinking of.
Ri- Nothing, just thinking.
M- You sure? Okay.
Ri-Uh. Muskaan. Have you forgiven Rahul yet?
M- Uh. Ridz. Um. I...I... I did..
Ri- Really now?(looking curious)
M- Yeah it was just so he could stop annoying me. He kept saying sorry and he was getting annoying so i said fine! I forgive you. (Muskaan didn't want exxagerate more on the way Rahul apologized.)
Ri- Oh i see.
M- Yeah.(uncomfortable) Did Armaan apologize?
Ri- Armaan? Oh.. him. Yeah he apologized?
M- And you accepted?
Ri- Yeah i mean he was bugging me too.
M- Oh okay.
Both girls didn't want to tell each other what happened. It was something different. Even they couldn't tell what it was. All they knew was that the way the boys apologized was sweet, considerate and cute. Probably the best apology they both received in all their lives. It was such a perfect apology that they both felt a little shy to tell each other.
Both girls where lost in their own thoughts about Rahul and Armaan.
The bells rings...
M- Lets go. We'll be late.
Ri- Yeah, lets go.
********************************************************************************************************************
Computers!
Muskaan as usual was getting straight to work. She didn't want to waste any time. She got her work and started typing her assigments. Rahul walked in. He looked around the classroom. All the girls waved hi and he just smiled. He walked over to his desk and saw Muskaan, as usual, distracted in her work.
R- (dude, you need this chick to be your friend. I mean everybody wants to be Rahul Garewal's friend. Every girl want to date Rahul. Why not her though?) Rahul sat down and turned and looked at Muskaan. Whoa, she is looking so hot today.
R- Muskaan. Hey.
M- (without looking at Rahul) Hi. Rahul.
R- Hi. (Why does she do this to me? When i talk to her, she never looks at me?) Um.. so i see you started your work already.
M-(still not looking up) Yes Rahul. Starting early gets the work done early too. I suggest you start early too. Mrs. Rose gave us a lot of work today.
R- (disappointed) Yeah, i guess i will. (giving up) Rahul then takes out his work and starts typing. (in his mind) Dude, why doesn't she ever look at you. You're Rahul. Okay, man, come on. Just ask her already. Turn around again and ask her)(to Muskaan) Muskaan, will you be my friend?
M-(stopped doing her work and looked up) Friend? (takes a deep breath) I thought we had this discussion already.
R- Yeah, i know. But, i thought your mind might have changed.
M- Look, Rahul. Me and you are just getting along. lets not push it.
R- But, if we do push it then maybe we wont ever have a problem.
M- I highly doubt that we will never have a problem.
R- Oh come on, Muskaan. I am a really good friend. If you say yes, then i won't bug you. I will try to be less annoying and help you and I will be the best friend ever. Please?(puppy dog face)
M- You are good at convincing, aren't you?
R- Yeah its my best quality. And by the way 10 out of 10 today.
M- Huh?
R- You are looking perfect today.(winks)
M- Okay, if we are friends then this winking has to stop.
R- Okay i will stop winking. (pause) So, does that mean we are friends?
M- (shaking her head) Yes.
R-(smiling) Cool. (to himself) Well done, Rahul.
Muskaan went back to work and suddenly wanted to say something to Rahul. Rahul was still gleaming with happiness.
M- Oh by the way. (Rahul looks at Muskaan) 7 out of 10 for you today.
R- Seven?(surprised)
M- Yeah.. Multi-colored polos don't suit you. Try sticking to one color. You know like red, blue and black. Okay?(she went back to her work)
R- (shocked)(to himself) Wow, she rated me? Well, whatever. I guess she's right. My mom bought me this shirt anyways.
Random guy- Rahul dude. Did you see the game last night?
R-(turns around to find a gore bache named Jack) Oh hey Jack. It was aweful man.
J- Yeah. i mean the Nicks even got the chance to go into overtime but Cavaliers just kept stealing the ball.
R- I know man, the ball slipped from their hands so many times. I was like what the hell are you guys doing. Damn,man. (Rahul slammed his pen on which what he thought was his desk, but unfortunately was Muskaan's hand was there and now Muskaan was in pain.)
M- OUCH...ouch..oouch ouch...(shaking her hand to get the pain out)
R-(turns around to find Muskaan in pain) Muskaan, I'm so so so sorry. Here, give me your hand.( Rahul massages it for her. he takes her hand like a delicate petal while Muskaan is still in pain. He gently rubs her hands to make the pain go away. Muskaan, shocked, just looks at Rahul try to help her. She didn't expect Rahul to be so kind and rub her hand. It kind of felt nice too. He didn't hurt her. The rubbing was soothing her pain. It felt good., sweet and nice.
M-Rahul, I'm fine now.
R- (looking at her in a caring way) Are you sure?( still rubbing her hand)
M- Yes, Rahul i'm sure. I;m fine now.
R- (lets go of her hand) I'm really sorry Muskaan. I didn't mean to
M-It's okay Rahul. I know. Thanks(showing her hand)
R- No problem.
Muskaan smiles and turns back to her work. She felt a little strange after what just happened. But, oddly, she felt good. Rahul just looked at Muskaan and then turned back to his work. He didn't know what he was feeling. All he knew was the feeling was good.
R- (smiling)(in his mind) Wow, soft hands. The felt as delicate as a flower. Wow, soft, delicate hands.
M- (in her mind) Wow, he has soft hands. They felt nice. (smiles)
Rahul and Muskaan both continue to do their work, yet smiling.
********************************************************************************************************************
Armaan and Riddhima!
Armaan and Riddhima were doing their work, but they kept getting distracted. They both wishd they could talk to each other but were too shy to say anything. The antiicipation was killing them. Especially, Riddhima. After Armaan's letter, Riddhima really wanted to talk to him but didn't know what to say.
Ri-(to herself) Just say thanks for the letter. I mean he was considerate to write you one. Come on Riddhima, you can do it.
A- (to himself) Armaan, say something. Time is running out. She accepted your apology and you won't even say thanks? Come on, Armaan say something.
Ri- Armaan
A- Riddhima
Both said it at the same time.
A- Riddhima
Ri- Armaan
Both said it at the same time again.
A- Okay Riddhima, let me speak.
Ri- No Armaan, let me speak.
A- Let me speak first please?(glaring at Riddhima)
Ri- Okay(giving up)(she couldn;t fight against Armaan, especially right now)
A-(speaking slowly) Riddhima, I just wanted to say. Thanks. I know that i hurt you and you still accepted my apology. It meant a lot to me. Really, it did. Thanks again. (pause) Now, what were you saying?
Ri- Um...(trying to speak) Um...i. i . i just wanted to say thanks for the apology. I mean even after i yelled at you, you still apologized. That was very touching and meant a lot. Thanks Armaan.
A- You're welcome. (smiling)
Riddhima smiled and started to do her work peacefully. She was relived that she finally talked to Armaan and thanked him She felt even more better because Armaan wanted to talk to her too. Armaan sill looked at Riddhima, dazzled.
A- Riddhima?
Ri-(looking up) Yes, Armaan?
A- Do you want to be friends? (putting his hand out)
Ri- (smiled) Sure(shaking his hand)
They both smiled and went back to their work. Riddhima didn't know why she agreed so quickly. Usually she thinks about it. But for Armaan, she didnt think a second before answering. He was an exception for Riddhima. Armaan was ecstatic. Riddhima and me? Friends? Wow.
M+R+A+Ri- (in their minds) What a day. Couldn't have been any better!(smiling)
Heys guys, this is part 5. I tried to put in some romantic scenes but not too romanatic. As i said before, they are still sort of crushing but not fully liking each other. They reall dont know what they are feeling so once i get them to really feel for each other then you will get the romantic scenes you crave for! Leave comments, suggestions and criticism. They mean everything as i said before, so please do write back!
Thanks
-Siddhi😊
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
Mangal Lakshmi
35