PART-16
Rohit," Congo Neev, Congo Bhai." he said happily.
Prachi," Congrats Milind-Neev." she said happily to Neev but was a bit reserved to Milind.
Milind noticed this but he didn't say anything.
Mahen," Congratulations to both of you. Wish you more success in future." he said and Milind-Neev bowed in front of him, touched his feet to take his blessings.
Rohit," So………?" he asked eagerly.
Milind," So what?"
Rohit," Aarey who will give party to us?"
Milind," What have you done that you need a party?" he asked sternly and Rohit's face fell.
Neev," Milind why are you troubling this poor chap. Don't worry Rohit, Milind has organized a get-to-together for us today evening at club 24x7. Get ready by 7 and Prachi you too will come with us."
Prachi," No-No, I have some Assignments of the college and notes to prepare too, so I can't come."
Neev," But……."
Milind," Leave it Neev there is no need to insist anyone who doesn't want to join us……… Rohit be ready by 7, Neev will come to pick you up." he said angrily and walked out of the room.
Neev and Rohit looked at each other dumbstruck and then to Prachi who had tears welled up in her eyes, but it wasn't visible. Turning around she went back to her room.
Mahen," What happened to Milind? Never saw him angrily speaking to any of you."
Neev," I don't know Uncle but for many days I am watching him, he always remains lost somewhere." he said looking at the door which Milind had banged shut.
Milind went to his room and stabbed his fist fiercely on the wall. He wasn't angry on Prachi but was at himself. He was frustrated at his behavior and he didn't know the reason for his restlessness. Nowadays he appeared lost and moreover it was not the tension of his work but of Prachi. So many times he tried to calm his beating heart that Prachi is just a friend of his but no, his heart was not ready to accept this. He feared to think about a connection ahead of friendship with Prachi, but then also he was not at peace. Storing all these thoughts in his mind, when he drifted to a restless sleep, he didn't know.
He woke up suddenly hearing the vibration of his cell phone. Rubbing his palm over his face, he woke up fully to attend his call.
"Mr. Mishra, all the arrangements have been made as per your wishes. Would you once like to come and check it." asked his manager.
Milind looked at the clock kept on the side table and saw that it was already 6:00pm. He had slept nearly for five hours.
"Mr. Mishra are you there?" asked his manager.
Milind," Ya-Ya I'm reaching there in half an hour." he said quickly getting out of the bed and went for a refreshing hot shower. Dressing up in a casual jeans and jacket as he was tired of wearing his business suit and it was quite cold too outside, hair neatly gelled, he was ready to go out.
On his way, he saw that the door of Prachi's room was ajar. He peeped inside to look for her and the sight beholded him. Prachi had dozed off while reading some book. Sitting on the chair, she had kept her face on the table while her hair was falling on her face. Milind watched her intently and checking that no one was coming towards her room, he went inside and closed the door softly. Her book was open and was lying on top of her head, so he took and closed it and kept it in its place. He saw her stirring in her sleep and noticed that her hair was disturbing her. He bent down on his knees and moved aside her hair but it fell over once again. So he took one of her clip that was kept on the table and pinned up her hair as slowly as he could. Touching her cheek, he moved towards her ears,
Milind," Sorry." he whispered very softly to her and to his surprise at that moment Prachi smiled in her sleep.
Getting up, he turned around and left her room with a big smile on his face.
Milind," Neev, where are you? The party has begun, all of them are waiting for you only?" he asked pacing up near the entrance of the club.
Neev," We are in the car park. Reaching there in few seconds." he said and cutted off his phone.
Neev paced up his speed and reached the entrance where Milind was waiting for him.
Milind," Where were you two? And where's Rohit." he asked as he saw Neev entering.
Neev," Chill Moron, they both are coming." he said taking his lost breath.
Milind," Both?......." he asked frowning when door opened once again.
He saw there Prachi entering, wearing a peach color short-knee length, one sided shoulder dress and hair left open with pearl studs……… just looking perfect for the occasion and Rohit following her. Milind caught his breath in his throat until he heard a disgusting comment which made his blood boil.
"Such a hot beauty in Shimla." said one of the guy standing at the corner with his group.
"Where was she hiding? We didn't saw her anywhere." said another guy.
"Let's go and taste her." but before anyone of them could make a move, Milind was by her side.
Milind," Rohit……… just go and see where Neev is?" he asked him but he knew that Neev had gone inside to attend the guests.
Rohit," Ok Bhai." saying he went to look for him.
When Milind saw that Rohit was out of sight, he pulled Prachi by her arm while giving a dangerous glare to those guys and took her inside forcibly where the party was held.
Prachi," Miiiilllliiiindddd." she called because his hold was paining her.
Milind," Prachi…… just stay inside and don't go outside without me accompanying you. You don't know what those dogs were talking, you'll be safe here and if any problem arises just call my name, ok." he said angrily and left her side.
Prachi was completely surprised at his concerned behavior. Today in the afternoon, he was angry with her for not coming to the party and only to please him, she hurriedly got ready after waking up in the evening and in this chaos, they were late and now he is protective towards her. She sat there thinking when once again Milind arrived but this time he was not alone, Neev, Rohit and some of his friends were also there.
Neev," Prachi meet our friends and guys this is Prachi, our friend from Mumbai." he introduced them to Prachi and in turn she graciously introduced herself to them.
After the introductions were over Neev and Milind were pulled by their friends to open the Champagne bottle and Prachi was left there with one of their friend Aman as Rohit had gone to take a drink for himself and for Prachi. Meanwhile a romantic track had started playing and the couples present there were shaking their hips.
Milind and Neev opened the bottle while the golden liquid flowed out lavishly like a fountain. Pouring it into their glasses, Milind's eye fell on Prachi. His friend Aman was asking her something and she was nodding her head in a NO!
Aman," Prachi lets dance."
Prachi," No thanks Aman, I'm not interested." she denied him.
Aman," Just one dance Prachi, I'm sure you'll have no problem after all I'm Milind's friend." he said and Prachi looked at Milind who was watching them with a frown. She saw something written in his eyes and turned to Aman.
Prachi," No, I think you should search some other girl." she said again denying him.
Aman," O come on Prachi, don't be a spoil-sport, one dance won't harm you." but before she could say anything Rohit was there to save the situation.
Rohit," Dude, if she is not in a mood, then why are you forcing her. Just go and find another cue for yourself." he blasted him off and in turn Aman glared at him dangerously.
Aman and Rohit don't go together, Rohit didn't like him because of his flirtious nature and Aman couldn't say anything to him as he was Milind's brother. Once he had tried to tell Milind that Rohit was his cousin and not his own brother and Milind had beaten him blue-black, so now he thinks before he speaks about Rohit to Milind.
Rohit," Forget it Prachi Bhabhi, he is just a flirt….. Here take this." he said and handed her a glass," Don't worry it's just a soft drink." he said and winked at her while Prachi just narrowed her eyes and smiled while taking the glass.
Prachi," Come let's sit there." she said directing him to the table near.
Both sat there while sipping their drinks and enjoying the song being played. Prachi saw Neev calling Rohit near the stage while Rohit denying him.
Prachi," Why don't you go and enjoy rather being sitting here with me." she said looking at him.
Rohit," That's not the case, I actually don't like coming to these types of clubs but because the party is kept by Bhai for Neev, I came. Now I don't want to go and dance there like a stupid." he said and Prachi smiled at him.
Rohit," Do you like coming to these kinds of parties?"
Prachi," Honestly I dislike parties too but used to go because Kajal likes all these types of parties,"
Rohit," I must say you both are totally different."
Prachi," Not in all cases, rather I should say that you two are completely different. She likes what you don't like and you like what she don't like." she said and Rohit just smiled, and then only his phone rang.
Rohit," Hello……. Hello." he said but couldn't hear because of the loud music.
Rohit," Prachi Bhabhi, I'm coming in a minute." he said and went out to attend his call.
Prachi was sitting there alone enjoying the music and smiled looking at Neev. Her eyes for once rested on Milind, who was busy laughing, smiling and chatting with his friends and colleagues. She was looking at him when his eyes also for once turned towards her and both their eyes met. Milind was quick to smile and look apart while Prachi's phone vibrated.
'Are you in Love……… Want to find who it is? Just SMS LOVE to 56655.' appeared a message on her cell phone.
Prachi," What a time pass, let me try." she said and replied to it, not knowing what it would lead to. Few seconds later, another message came and following it a total of 8 messages.
'You met him on a usual day, but the situation at that time was completely different and still when you remember that day, a smile appears on your face…….. Then you are in Love.'
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