~ Chapter Eighteen ~
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Anjali goes to school and has an argument with the teacher. She and Atul are assigned as partners and they had gotten a punishment. Riddhima and Armaan were lost in each other during the class and Riddhima asked Armaan to meet her after school.
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The sun was slowly setting and it was the end of the school day. As ordered by Mr. Kapoor, Atul and Anjali had to go and meet him for their punishment.
" So let's go to meet that kharoos professor?..." Atul asked Anjali.
" Yeah sure." She replied with a smile.
As they were walking along the corridor to find Mr.Kapoor, Anjali couldn't stop laughing the whole way. It was because of Atul's face. He was all red and scared, for a moment she even thought he was going to faint right there. On the other hand, Anjali, as usual was chilled as a cucumber, or even more than that. She kept stealing glances of him, sometimes his hands would be locked together ; as though he was praying for mercy, sometimes it looked as if he was biting his finger nails.
" Atul...." As she called out his name, he immediately realized what he was doing and his cheeks turned even more red than before in embarrassment. He couldn't even look into her eyes now. After all what would she think of him?
" I...Uh... Yeah?" He tried sounding chill, but of course if was useless. Instead, he made a bigger fool of himself as she heard his voice squeak.
" Relax dude! He's not gonna KILL you? What's the worst thing he can do?... Obvious not kick you out of the school!" She tried to stop herself from laughing, but couldn't. She bursted out laughing in front of him making him feel as though he was nothing.
" You are not helping... Just shush and leave me alone." He groaned and walked a few steps ahead of her, trying to run away.
" Go go go, try your best, but I'll still catch up ANYWAY since Mr.Kapoor wants to see us together. If you are so eager to meet him alone, 10 minutes earlier...I have no problems with that." She smirked as she saw him stop instantly.
He turned around, his eyes burning in anger for the first time. Atul was always a chilled person, especially when it came to girls, but Anjali was the out-of-the-box kind of girl. She was totally testing his patience, and this was the limit. He walked closer with his eyes piercing into her deep green expressive ones. He could immediately sense that she was shocked by his action and he could see just a little bit of fear in her eyes which she tried to hide.
" So you think you're so smart and cool ya?" He grabbed her wrist and twisted it behind her back, while pulling her close to his chest. He could hear her moan in pain, but he didn't let go.
" Leave me." She shouted as she tried freeing herself from his tight grip. Instead, he just held her tighter.
" I won't. What will you do HUH? So called Smartie..." He teased her.
Suddenly Atul screamed in pain and immediately let go of her and was jumping around. She had kicked him right where it shouldn't be hit for guys. She smiled seeing him like that, but after all it was his mistake and she had to even out everything.
" Woops! Anyway now we're even so please. Let's move?" She said seriously and he gave in.
" Yeah yeah ok ok... My fault...But damn...Did you had to hit so HARDLY?..." He cried out like a baby.
" Hehe, you asked for it! And I'm not like the other girls, who'd show mercy or anything around that you see... I'm a really daring person, and if I wanna do something I GO FOR IT! I don't think twice." She smiled.
" Ooo Hooo... So friends?" Atul offered.
" Of course! Friends." She shook hands with him.
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Riddhima was sitting alone on the bench outside the teachers' office ; waiting impatiently for Armaan. She kept looking around, but there was not even the slightest trace of him. That made her feel sad and lonely. Not to mention, she was angry too.
I swear...These guys... I told him to come to meet me after school... I thought he'd come on time... Forget about coming on time... I bet he doesn't even remember that he has to come and meet me... Pfft Riddhima... So much for that. How could he forget...She frowned and she sighed deeply ; closing her eyes.
" Riddhima?"
She immediately opened her eyes to see who it was. It was surely not Armaan's voice, because Armaan's voice sounded like an angel. This voice was rather deep, husky and angry. But why angry?
" Oh hi Sanskar." She simply smiled.
" I can't believe it." He said loudly ; annoyed.
What's up with him?... Why is he so mad ? And why is he talking like that to him. Did I do anything wrong?... I don't think so... I don't even remember doing anything wrong... She bit her lower lip as she was thinking hard, but she didn't utter a single word.
" Why are you so quiet? HUH?" He yelled at her face this time.
Okay enough is enough. This is it. I can't let him boast about something I don't even know about. I have to sort things out with him.
" Please Sanskar! Lower your voice. For god's sake, how can I say anything if I don't have ANY idea what you're talking about? CARE to explain?" She replied just enough loudly to make it sound as an order and demand that he couldn't resist to answer.
" Armaan... He came there. And he knew everything?... You were discharged...And you didn't even care to inform me? WHY?" His voice was filled with bitterness and Riddhima was shocked. She had never seen Sanskar behaving this way. He was being very possessive about her and she did not like it. After all, he is just her friend and colleague, he has no right to behave this way.
Why is he so mad at Armaan?... Mad at me being with him? How can he say all these things... Sanskar ... I thought he was a really nice and understanding person, then all this. I'm just so surprised that all this is true. What do I say... In fact how can I say anything?
" Uhm.. I didn't know Armaan knew everything. He just came all of a sudden... And I was discharged all of a sudden too... And I didn't want to cause you anymore trouble than I already did by informing you because you must of been busy with school and your own life." Riddhima chose her words carefully while observing his expressions on his face. They didn't seem to change, but were getting more and more fierce.
" YEAH right! Everything happened all of a SUDDEN! How believable. This is not a movie or fairytale that everything can happen so suddenly. And HOW did you think that it would cause me trouble. DID I ever say that to you?!"
He kept getting wilder and angrier as he moved closer to Riddhima, trying to take over her and scare her. Riddhima was not strong either, seeing her friend in this condition ; blaming her for something that is not even wrong to her. What could she do and how could she clarify the misunderstandings if he does not want to believe in anything she says?
Oh God... Now what do I do... Please help me...You know I'm not wrong... What's up with Sanskar today... I thought he'd be glad to see me here a few days earlier...He'd like the surprise but he is giving me this sort of deadly surprise... This is so not good.
" Ca-... Calm down...L-...Leave it... You're not in the s-...s-...state to...to...Understand..." She stammered while she was trembling in fear.
" CALM DOWN? HOW CAN YOU EXPECT ME TO CALM DOWN DAMNIT?!" He grabbed her arms and lifted her right in front of his face. Her feets were above the ground and all the pressure was on her arms.
" OWH... Leave me! LEAVE ME... It's hurting! I'm sorry ! Leave me please." She pleaded as her eyes got moist.
Before the wound could even start to heal, it was worsened all due to Sanskar. Her arm was in so much pain that she would rather die instantly than to bear all the pain.
Suddenly a hand grabbed Sanskar's shoulder from the back and turned him away to face that person as he felt his cheek burn.
*SLAP*
" HOW DARE YOU?! HOW ON EARTH DID YOU GET THE GUTS TO TOUCH MY SISTER AND CAUSE HER PAIN?" Anjali roared no less than a lion.
*SLAP*
" IF YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN... NO WAYS. AFTER BEING THIS INSULTED, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT."
Sanskar placed his hand on his cheek, while his eyes were filled with ten times more rage and anger. He lifted up his hand and aimed for Anjali's cheek, but then a hand stopped it. It was none other than Atul.
" Didn't your mom ever teach you to respect girl and never hit them?" Atul said ; completely chilled. He didn't have to shout because there was no point to shout. Sanskar should have already learnt a lesson.
Anjali looked around, but Riddhima disappeared. Anjali felt angry and most of all worried for her. She would never forgive Sanskar for this and she would definitely take revenge. Two slaps were definitely not enough to bring him into his senses.
Maybe this is that guy Abhi was talking about. The same guy who hurt Riddhima before. I swear to god, he is dead now. Agar isse rula na diya, to mera naam bhi Anjali nahi. ( Sorry I don't really know how to explain this phrase in English...If someone does, please help me xD )
Sanskar walked away and headed back to the hostel for now. It was already dark now and time passed by very swiftly. In fact, so many different events had taken place already since Anjali arrived. She did not like the whole atmosphere of this school. It only looks good from the outside, but only when you come inside and experience everything, you will realize the true colours and bitterness behind everything.
" Atul... Riddhima? We have to find her." She said panicking.
" Yes... But not now. After what has happened, she needs some time to get over it. So I think it's best to leave her alone Anjali. It's okay." He placed his hand on her shoulder ; assuring her.
" Thanks. But what about her injury?"
" Don't worry, I'm sure we can handle that a bit later. The case won't be that serious I'm guessing." He replied.
" I hope so."
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Riddhima was walking along a path that led to the park, she didn't want to go to the park, but around the path, there was a lot of free space and fresh air. She needed all that as she walked slowly with tears rushing down her gorgeous black eyes.
Every step she took forward hurt her arm for some reason, so she placed her other arm over the injured one, trying to keep it still so it wouldn't hurt that bad. It seemed to help a little but not much. However all that pain didn't bother her a lot, because of the mental pain Sansker caused. She couldn't believe he'd do that to her.
Wow...What a life... Sanskar...Who I thought was like my brother and an awesome friend, did this to me. Everyone I love hurts me in one way or another. Why does this always happen to ME? Why was I even brought to this world if this was my fate?... I wish my life could end right now!
" WHY??? JUST KILL ME ALREADY GOD. BRING ME TO YOU. I DON'T LIKE IT HERE. I DON'T WANNA BE HERE. IF IT WASN'T FOR MOM AND SIS, I WOULDN'T BE BEARING ALL THIS...WOULDN'T BE TOLERATING THIS MESS. THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU CALL LIFE. LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY... YES IT HAS UPS AND DOWNS BUT MINE ONLY HAS DOWNS!" She cried her heart out, cursing her life. It felt good and she felt much relieved afterwards, but all that didn't change the reality. Even though it made her forget about the pain for some seconds, the pain always returned.
" Riddhima?" The angelic voice spoke in pure silence.
Riddhima could suddenly hear the dark night, feel the wind along her long hair and she knew just who this person was. She immediately turned around and ran towards his chest ; burying herself in it as she cried to no extent
" Armaan." She barely mumbled along his chest.
He wrapped his arms around her, making her feel protected and secured. Most of all, to make her feel needed. He stoked her long hair and fixed a few lose strands placing them behind her ear as he just brushed her hair in between his fingers.
" What happened?" He said ever so gently with intense care and curiousity in his voice.
Riddhima broke away from the hug and looked into his eyes. To his surprise ; not for thanking him, but her eyes were filled with questions and anger which Armaan immediately understood and felt guilty about.
" I'm sorry. I couldn't come. Actually Sanskar had asked me to do something else and didn't allow me to come over to meet you. I'm so sorry." He placed his hands on his earlobes, apologizing in such a cute manner as his dimples were being visible. Unwantinglly, Riddhima smiled which made him feel great deep inside as though he had just won a great battle.
" Now please... Can you tell me why was my Miss Perfect crying?"
Suddenly Riddhima looked at him in shock and he felt embarrassed as though he got caught for a crime.
Damn how did that slip from my mouth. Miss Perfect...Damn you Armaan not this time... Just shush!
" I mean Riddhima..." He lowered his head ; feeling guilty.
" It's OK... I didn't mind at all.. Armaan... I was waiting for you while sitting on the bench outside the office... And then Sanskar...." Another tear escaped from her eye but before it could reach the ground, it landed on Armaan's hand.
" No more crying. These tears are even more precious than diamonds. Don't waste them on something that doesn't deserve it."
" He... He was mad because you came to the hospital...And I got discharged but I didn't inform him... And... I tried clarifying...But he never listened to me even once... Instead he lifted me off the bench, making me face him... You know... All the pressure....My arm...The pain..." She couldn't control herself and starting to break down again.
Armaan quickly leaned forward and took her into his arms again while his eyes were filled with passion and the will to take revenge. But at this moment the only thing that mattered to him was Riddhima. And he had to make her feel better no matter what.
" Shh.. It's OK... I'm here now, no one will hurt you. How could he do this to you?... Anyway forget it for now, I don't want you to be thinking about bad memories... Remember this day as a beautiful one, a day which made you stronger, a day which you could learn more from, a day which made me and you clos..."
Crap what am I saying?.. This isn't right... What if she... Damn... I shouldn't have... Learn to control yourself ARMAAN!
" Closer." She whispered as she moved a little away from his chest so that she could look up into his eyes, showing them that the feeling was mutual. She too felt they were closer because of what happened and she was thankful for that.
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