First of all, b4 I start anything, I would like to thank everyone for giving me their support and encouragement.... It is due to your positive comments that I am even continuing this FF! And as u all know, friendship day has just passed! Unfortunately, I was unable to update on Friendhip day and thus, could not convey my sincere thanks to u all!
But then again, one day is definately not enough to celebrate u guys.... Even if friendship day was all year round, I would not be able to fully show my apprecialtion to u all....
And so, I have decided to dedicate this update to ALL my readers, well-wishers and friends!
I hope u enjoy it, and, though I know this is not a good enough gift for all u beautiful people, I hope u will accept it!😳
So thank you all!!
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It was nearly ten at night, by the time we reached Excel College. But tonight, the building seemed nothing like it's usual, bland self. It was alive with lights, colour and festivity.
The last of the collegers were rushing through the doors, hand in hand with their dates.
It was strange. The atmosphere was one of a party, and yet people were wearing tuxedos and dresses that looked as if it was a strain for the bearer.
Then again, Paayal and I were no different.
I squeezed Paayal's hand tightly, 'ready Paayal?' I whispered, concious of the fact that she was uncomfortable.
She nodded slowly. 'Ready as I'll ever be....'
Before she could think twice, I pulled her into the college.
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'Samrat tho abhi tak Paayal ke saath dance kar raha hoga....' I thought to myself, devestated.
'Kaash usne mujhe liye hota.... main tho jat se haan bol deti.... Aur wahan awkward bhi feel nahi hota....'
I forced myself into the car. I had finally convinced Benji to take me along to the dance as well. It had taken a lot of work though.... At first, Benji had insisted that he and I would stay home.... But there was something....something inside me, that told me to go.... to see Samrat....
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'Bhayyia! please, let me go!! I promise, main jaldi waapis aaongi!'
I pleaded. 'Gunjan please. I am in no mood to argue with u about this. Hum nahi chalenge, and that's final!'
I rolled my eyes. 'Bhayyia! Main ab ek bachi nahi hoon! Apne aap ko sambhaal sakti hoon main!! Ok?! Aur waise bhi, aap tho Diya ke saath jaane waale the na?! uska kya hua?!'
He scoffed. 'Oye! Tu paagal ho gayyi hai kya? Tu mujhese choti hai! Tu humesha mere liye bachi hi rahegi, so get used to it samjhi?! Aur tu diya ke baareme chinta mat kar, main usse phone karke bol doonga ke hum nahi aa paayenge!'
I gasped, and mustered up a puppy dog face.
'Bhai...! bechaari Diya.... woh tho abhi tak ready bhi ho gayyi hogi...aur aapka intezaar bhi kar rahi hogi.... That's not fair! Aapne usse promise kiya tha na, k aap usse iss baar dance pe le jaoge...?'
He placed his hands on his hips. '.....hmm...shayad tu theek kehe rahi hai...maine Diya ko promise kiya tha... aise uska bharosa todna theek nahi hoga.... i should go.... par tu itni uchal mat! Tu kahin nahi jaayegi! tu yahin, ghar pe aaram karegi!'
I shrugged nonchalantly. 'Theek hai bhai.... jaise aap theek samjhe.... par pata nahi kab dubaara chakkar aa jaaye... aur aaj tho saare naukaron ko chutti de di aapne.... Main tho ghar pe akele hongi....'
I sighed. 'lagta hai yeh risk lena parega.... Bye bhai! Have fun!'
I grinned and turned around, ready to leave the room.... 5...4...3...2...'Wait!'
I stopped, and glanced at him innocently. 'Yes Bhai? aapne kuch kaha...?'
He groaned in defeat. 'Theek hai theek hai! Chal, main tujhe party me le jaata hoon! Par hum jaldi waapis aa jaayenge, ok?!'
I threw my hands up, triumphantly. 'Yes! Aaj aap jo bhi kahenge, main maanongi!!'
I screamed, happily.
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I winced as I entered the college. I hated it. At once I knew, coming here had been an awful Idea.... But...I had to see samrat....And that Paayal too.... I could feel my face turning sour at the thought of Paayal.... Stupid Paayal..I cursed. Tujhe kissi aur larka nahi mila kya?!
'Gunjan?!' Benji waved a hand across my face. 'Helllooooo?!!' I quickly returned the smile on my face. 'Jee Bhai?' He frowned. 'Tujhe kya ho gayya tha? I pretended to be confused. 'Jee? Mujhe? Mujhe kya hona hai Bhai? I'm fine! Aur please, aap Diya ke saath enjoy kijiye. I'll be alright, I promise. ' He gave a worried sigh. 'R u sure Gunjan? Diya and I can stay with u if u want.... Yahan pe buhot saare log sharab bhi pi rahe hain.... Pata nahi kyun yeh log party me yeh sab laate hain.... Please, be safe Gunjan....'
I laughed. 'Bhai! Aap tho aise baat kar rahe hain jaise ki main jaake sharab peene waali hoon! Main tho yahan chup chap behetke dance dekhoongi!'
He nodded. 'Theek hai....I trust u.... Challo Diya!'
through the entire song, I was searching for Samrat. 'Kahan ho tum Samrat...?!' i whispered impatiently. 'Yeh Paayal bhi kahin nazar hi nahi aa rahi.... I'm sure woh uske saath flirt kar rahi hogi.... Stupid idiot Paayal.... Stay away from him....'
I growled, to no one but myself.
Suddenly, I heard laughter. Samrat's laughter...Paayal's laughter....a sign of happiness..... Samrat was happy with paayal....
I felt my heart sink to my knees.
'Heyyyy janooo....' I heard a soft voice from behind me. I turned. It was the same guy that Samrat had thrashed a few days ago.
He held out a bottle of beer in front of me. 'Drink?' He questioned. I shook my head, feeling slightly uncomfortable. 'N-No thank you. I'm good.'
He laughed. 'oh...u r good...' He gently caressed my arm.... But I failed to Notice his touch.... Because right then, in front of me, I noticed Samrat.... flirting with Paayal...and...she seemed to be liking it.... Oh god.... This couldn't be happening to me....
I turned around. 'Awww... c'mon sweetie! Have a drink!' He encouraged.... And this time...I didn't say no....
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'Paayal....! C'mon, sirf ek aur dance!' i begged. She laughed, and shook her head. 'Samrat.... Tumhe pata hai ke tum kitne ziddi ho?'
I waved it off. 'Off oh, mujhe pata hai main ziddi hoon, aur iss liye, jab tak tum mere saath dance nahi karogi, main tumhe chorne waala nahi hoon!'
She rolled her eyes. 'Off oh tumhe nahi, mujhe bolna chahiye! yeh heels ki waja se mere paun itne dukh rahe hain ki poocho mat! Dance tho kya, main theek se chal bhi nahi paa rahi hoon!'
I winked. 'Chaho tho......main uthaake le jaon?'
She chuckled. 'Aww...what a flirt! Theek hai, sirf ek aur dance ok?' I was just about to nod, when I heard a voice behind me.
'Haan haan, naacho na?! Jee bhaaaaaaaar ke naacho! Mujhe bhi dekhna hai ke tum Shamrat ke shaath kitna flir...flit...uh...FLIRT kar sakti ho!'
I whisked around, absolutely horrified. It was Gunjan.
'Gunjan?! Tum?! Yahan Pe?!' I asked, surprised.
'Haan...main!! Kyun?! Maine disturb kiya? Solly...Gunjan is solly....Main challi jaati hoon! Solly!'
She was wobbling like anything.... and she had a bottle of beer in her hand.
'Gunjan?!!' I asked, shocked. 'You're DRUNK!'
She laughed. 'Woooo!! Shamrat! Dekho na?!! Duniya kaise ghoooooommm raha hai!!'
She squinted at me. 'Shamrat.... tumhaare judwa bhai hain kya...? ha ha! 1, 2, 3, 4,5!Tumhaare paanch twins hai!! Congratulations!!'
She turned her head in awe.
I ran to her. 'Gunjan!! gunjan!! Get a hold of yourself!!!' I screamed. I shook her quickly.
She pushed me off. 'Chollo mujhe!! Jao jaake tumhaari...-kya naam hai ushka..., arre haan-, tumhaari PAAYAL maata ko galle lag jao!! Bhaaaayyyiiiiaaaaa!!! Kahaaaannn haaaaiiinnn aaaapppp?!!'
She called..... In an instant, everyone's gaze turned to look at her.
I immediately placed my hand over her mouth.
'Shhhhhh!!!' I cried. I turned to Paayal.
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