...PART 13...
Riddhi was looking at the ground on her room, while Muskaan looked up at her from the ground, Riddhi had her hands on her hips giving an irritated look to Muskaan who was on the floor, looking clueless as ever, wondering what just happened to her
Muskaan – abey kya hua!? Main kaha hai…
Riddhi – don't worry tum abhi bhi mere ghar main ho she said giving her hand to Muskaan to help her to get up by the way tum yahan ke se pointing toward the bed waha pointing at the ground se kaise phonchi? She questioned Muskaan who looked back at her blankly
Muskaan – rubbing her back mujhe khud nahi pata yaar.. She said itching her head feeling stupid
Riddhi – tumhe ek single bed kami hui thi ki double bed soch kar floor par entry mari? She asked furiously tumhe kuch hojata toh…?
Muskaan – achcha baba hua toh nahi na.. Time kya hua..? She asked looking at the clock oh no.. hume Niki ko bhi milna hai na.. Main yu gaya aur yu aayi.. She said making her way toward the bathroom collecting her stuff which was lying on the chair, leaving Riddhi shocked at the blank reply she got
After Muskaan got ready, both Riddhi and Muskaan had a proper breakfast but quickly filled their stomach with food. They left to meet Niki at her house carrying some parcels. Riddhi was dressed in what she wore in the morning and as usual Muskaan with her crazy colour mixed kurti and a three quarter length jean. They were very excited to meet Niki and it was clearly visible seen the way they greeted others and walked toward Niki's house which was only about 5 houses after
Riddhi entered the house all by herself, she looked around the house and no body was there to be seen, but she immediately looked back hearing some clattering noises, she saw Bi entering the living room carrying some plates. She instantly went toward her to help, leaving the parcels on the table. Bi was surprised seen Riddhi early in the morning, but Riddhi ignored her and at the same time got some plates from her hand and helped her to carry them
Bi – arrey Riddhima tum…? Tu yahan.. aur woh kumari rani kahan hai..
Riddhi – andar Niki ke kamre mein.. She replied shrugging her shoulders
Muskaan enter Niki's room through the window, when she landed safely on the concrete ground, she checked for any injuries, when there was non to find, she looked for Niki, expecting her to be in her room sleeping and not for her surprise Niki was snuggling under the cover sleeping comfortably. Her whole body was covered up to her nose and was in a deep sleep on her birthday. Muskaan without a second thought jumped on to the bed screaming her head off
Muskaan – aaaahhhhaaaa!
Niki – immediately sitting up on the bed with eyes wide opened AAAAAHHAA!!!
Muskaan – tu kyun chilla rahi hai..
Niki – realising who it is kyun ki tu chilla rahi hai smacking Muskaan hard on her arm by the way tu kyun chilla rahi thi
Riddhi – running in to the room KYA HUA!?
Niki/Muskaan – kya hua..?!
Riddhi – tum dono chilla the kyun ho..
Niki – iski wajase she said pointing at who was thinking for an excuse when she realised she was blamed for she looked at Niki speechless with jaw dropped opened
Muskaan – haaaw! Main!? She said in disbelief
Riddhi – kyun.. She asked in frustrated tone with both Niki and Muskaan's head shot up to see the sudden change of her kyun tu nahi hosakti.. Kya tu maharani hai kya..? Muskaan opened her mouth to say something in defend but Riddhi continued aaj subha subha meri neend kharab kardi.. Muskaan point at herself again haan tu..! hamesha bak bak karti hai aur neend mein bhi tujhse chhutkara nahi milta..
Muskaan – maine kab kiya tha..?
Riddhi – aaj subha.. Jab tu tumhare dream man ke sapne dekhrahi thi.. woh sweet corn wala.. jisne tujhe giraya tha.. Niki giggled a bit remembering the incident
Muskaan – Muskaan's mouth opened wide when she realised who Riddhi was on about arey woh.. Please.. main sapno mein uske baare mein kyun sochu jab main khuli aankhon se bhi nahi sochti.. aur waise bhi.. mera raj kumar uss monkey ki tarah nahi hai.. Please no thanks.. woh kamina…
Riddhima – Muskaan! She said sternly stopping Muskaan mid way
Muskaan – sorry, sorry, sorry she said holding her ears waise Nikita tu kiske bare mein soch rahi thi.. Niki shook her head trying to hide her smile arrey jhoot mat bol.. main dekhrahi thi.. ki tumhari sweet sweet gol gol smile
Niki – WHAT! Tu mujhe dekhrahi thi.. u little.. Donkey..
Muskaan – hey.. Topic mat change kar..! bataona.. tumhara sapno ka raj kumar kaisa hai…?
Niki – her head slightly bend her head down shying, a smile appeared both on Riddhi and Muskaan's face while they look at each other.. kuch nahi yaar…
Muskaan – hayye hayye dekhna kaise sharma rahi hai hamari Niki… waise mujhe bataona.. kya tumhara raj kumar.. Ek white horse ke upar tokos tokos tokos kar ke aayega..?
Riddhima – making her way to sit next to Muskaan and Niki aur kya woh tumhe red roses dekar ek bohot mehenga diamond ring dekar kahenga.. Clearing her throat Niki.. A hard husky voice kya tum mujhse shaadi karoge…
Niki – nahi yaar.. She at once blurt out, Muskaan and Riddhi giggled seen Niki admitting who she was dreaming about I mean.. Ok woh raj kumar.. purana wala.. magar mera wala.. Taking herself into the dream world tall, dark and handsome… dusro ka khyaal rakhne wala, amir bhi hona chahiye.. Only a bit.. aur woh ek fast, rich, car ki tarah mere dil par entry karenga.. ek thunderstorm ki tara.. Getting excited aur.. haan thoda khadoos bhi hoga toh chalega.. kaisa laga..?
Muskaan – mujhe bohot sari information mili, chaha tha usse bhi zyada aur miss Malhotra.. main tumhe ek baat batao.. aisa raj kumar sirf sapno mein hota hai.. isliye kehte hai.. SAPNO KA RAJ KUMAR.. thoda sa woh thoda sa yeh imitating Niki
Riddhi – theek hai theek hai.. Philosophers.. ab tum dono ka morning talk khatam hogaya toh chale.. Niki taiyaar hokar aajaye.. She said pulling Muskaan away
Muskaan – letting Riddhi to drag herself and speaking to her maine sahi kaha tha na..? aisa sirf sapno mein hota hai right..? isiliye toh kehte hai sapno ka raj kumar she said while Riddhi node to shut her up
Niki smiled at Muskaan who was now dragged out of the room by Riddhi and both disappeared, she slowly woke up and made herself toward the window which Muskaan jumped from. She leaned against it admiring the beautiful morning. The light cold wind hit her face while she can smell the sweet flower fragrance blend with the thin air
Niki – haan Muski.. Tune sahi kaha aisa sirf sapno mein hi hota hai magar dekhna.. mera dream man zaroor milenga aur jaldi…
Mallik Residence; Abhi came out of his room already to face the day, dressed in his office suit he came down the stairs taking very quick steps, looking dashing and handsome in black, gelled hair with a smile plaster across his face. He came toward the dinning table which was filled with half woken Avni, bored Armaan and Daadi who was looking lively as ever. Bringing a toast and putting it into his mouth filling his hunger he worshiped Daadi and bid other goodbye and left the house. With much excitement he made his way toward the car and the driver was holding the backseat door open for Abhi. Abhi excitedly went up to the driver and snatch the car keys before a blink, closing the backseat door with his foot he went around to the front seat leaving the driver somehow surprised and shocked all at once, and watched him going to his car tossing the keys around. He went inside his fast rich car put up the gear, started the engine and was off like a thunderstorm. After while, he reached office and parked his car at the usual place, made his way to the door whistling to some random tune
Abhi – good morning he said pleasantly to the guard
As soon as he stepped into the building a nervous feeling strike into him lowering his confident level and building a tensed environment for him at his own office. He went toward the reception and gathered some files. He was busy fighting his own battle, nervousness vs. confidence, he didn't noticed people greeting him and without any attention he burst into the conference room
Abhi slower his pace when he entered the room noticing few people at their seat waiting for the meeting to start. Giving a warm welcome smile to all of them he took his seat at the far end of the table; the higher comfortable seat was all ready for him to sit. After them introducing themselves and when all the formalities were done, they started their meeting. One by one few of them stood up to present their particular presentations. As everyone watched each other's work and idea some agreed and some disagreed. After one by one finished it was Abhi's turn, he knew everyone had higher hope from him being The Abhimanyu Mallik. After he began his presentation his nervousness was clearly visible in the first few seconds, verbally and physically he looked all uncomfortable. But slowly he start concentrating more on his work and without him even realising the nervousness was disappeared and the confident took over. He finally finished his work and looked at others who were listening to him carefully all the way through. They had no expressions on them and Abhi's pulse rate start increasing, but a sudden smile start playing on his lip when he saw the nodding heads which agreed with him. A man who was just next to him instantly got up for a handshake and gave him well wishers as well as an agreement for the project Abhi was dreaming for. After receiving lots of well wishers from each member who were making their way out of the room Abhi was in tremendous happiness which he couldn't express.
Mallik Residence; Armaan was in his room playing with his laptop. He was so into it he didn't even realised how the bedcover was sliding on to the ground. His one leg was bending and the other was stretched with the laptop on his lap. Suddenly he jerked hearing the stool near the bed vibrating loudly he looked up to find his phone vibrating and making it sound like an earthquake, he immediately took it on to his hand and check the caller id. Knowing exactly who is speaking he answered the phone at once
Armaan – what's up bro?
Abhi – nothing only the sky is up.. He spoke casually hiding his happiness
Armaan – HA, HA, HA… kya baat hai.. itna khush..?
Abhi – taken back tumhe kaise pata?
Armaan – urm… smart question shayad kyun ki The Abhimanyu Mallik normally jokes crack nahi karta..
Abhi – achcha bachchu... thoda intezaar kar.. main jaldi ghar phoochne wala hoon tab dekhlunga…
Armaan – achcha achcha… tab dekhlonge... ab bata na Mr. suspense lover koi ladki mili hai kya..?
Abhi – Armaan! Tu aur teri ladkiya.. Please mujhe aur bhi important kam hai u know…
Armaan – ok.. toh aapko important baat hai ki kam.. theek hai batao kya hua… kam pe..
Abhi – ok mere little brother sun... A small pause in between mujhe project milgaya..
Armaan – what Dalmia wala..? Getting excited
Abhi – sternly Armaan!?
Armaan – ok ok sorry magar hai na..? He heard small yes in reply yahooooooo! He shouted happily wow bhaiya… oh my god... I can't believe it sach mein..? I mean well akhir bhai kiska hai.. He said letting out a snigger
Abhi – I know.. He said recollecting everything he heard all at once WHAT! Achcha tu rukhna... deklunga tujhe... OK Armaan I got to go now will you please tell this to dad..
Armaan – arrey dad se kya main pure ghar ko bataonga bro...
Abhi – thanks little bro... He said teasingly and put the phone down before Armaan can reply
Armaan – abey oye... Hello realising the phone being disconnected, to himself yeh bhaiya bhi na.. i m not his little bro he complained while he too put his phone down and resume to his laptop
Abhi – to himself akhir mera sapna pura hua.. ab sirf ek aur.. Nikita Malhotra.. He took another paper which was lying on the table and looked at it while talking to himself I hope your ready for Abhimanyu Mallik.. Miss Malhotra… he said while an evil grin appeared on his innocent face
Niki - Ba!! She blurt out as tears started to form in her eyes, she at once hugged her tightly aisa kabhi mat kehena OK..? Aap humesha mere saath hogi samjhe... she broke out from the hug gently aur yeh sab... flicking through the paper booklet she got mujhe nahi pata.. mein toh yeh tak nahi janta tum eek jaga kaise bhejthe.. she said puting like a baby still holding on tot he papers
Muskaan - arey Niki mere maa... yaar aab tu badi hogayi hai... itna simmadaari toh lesakthe hona.. after all now you a owner of a place... she said teasingly