Taani was in the verge of tears. She hated yelling at Swayam. She then started the car and drove off.
The gang hated living in the hostel premises. So they stayed at their own place. The girls stayed at Sharon's place and the boys at Rey's place. For the whole journey the gang was quiet. Rey kept stealing glances at Taani. Finally they reached the boys' place. Everyone left silently. Rey was about to get down. "Rey, if you get down then who will bring back the car. And also it's not safe for the girls to go alone at night. You go with them." Swayam spoke after his long hours of silence. "I think he is right." Sharon replied. Rey agreed to go with them and Taani drove off. They reached there after ten minutes. They got down and Simmi and Neha went inside. Rey went near Sharon, "Everything will be alright very soon. Don't worry." He told her. Sharon smiled at him and gave him a hug. Taani was there witnessing the scene. She had tears in her eyes. His voice echoed in her ears, "Just get lost!" she stood there giving off lone tears. Both Sharon and Rey noticed this. She saw Rey and Sharon staring at her and ran away into the house. "We should do something Rey. She is hurt. I have never seen her like this, never after her father's death." Sharon told Rey. "Don't worry Sharon I will definitely bring back old Taani." He promised her and left. Sharon left to her room. She saw Taani sitting in the couch. She went near her, "Taani, I know you are hurt. But how long will you be like this? Forget it Taani. Everything will be fine." "I hope so! I am feeling sleepy. I better go and have some sleep." Taani said and went towards her bed. She closed her eyes to have some sleep but she couldn't. All random scenes came in front of her eyes. The scene of her mother's death came in front of her. Her last words, "You have to face the world by yourself Taani." The scene shifts, the police informing her about the death of her father in an accident. "Sorry maam drunk and drive. So we can't help you." The scene again shifts swayam in front of her, "Just get lost!" she came back to her senses. She sat on her bed and started crying. Sharon sat beside her and asked, "Taani what happened? Why are you so scared?" Taani was frightened by now. She hugged Sharon tightly and sobbed, "Sharon everyone is leaving me. First mom, then dad, now Swayam. Don't I deserve to be happy?" she was weeping. "Taani listen, it was just a misunderstanding. Everything will be alright between you and Swayam. Trust me." She consoled her. Taani was feeling better.
They were speaking of all random topics possible. They were entertaining each other. Just then Sharon asked, "So Taani whats going on between yourself and Rey??" she asked her with a mischievous smile on her face. A small blush crept on Taani's face. She remembered those moments spent with Rey. She was lost in thoughts. "Seems like someone is lost in thoughts of someone." Sharon smirked at her. "Oh Sharon, stop that!" Taani tapped her on her head. "Oh hello madam, stop blushing and tell me how you feel." Sharon nudged Taani. Taani gave her a questioning look. "Don't say me that you don't have feelings for Rey." Sharon chided her. "What rubbish Sharon? You know very well that he is my worst enemy." Taani stammered. "Oh yeah, that is why you people always get caught in an eye lock, right! I know very well that you people have feelings for each other. So stop your drama in front of me." Sharon gave her a 'you are caught' look. "Are you sure Sharon? I mean, does Rey really have feelings for me?" Taani asked her. "Taani, close your eyes." Sharon instructed her. "But..." Taani asked something but before that Sharon, "No questions. Just do as I say." She ordered. Taani closed her eyes. "Taani, now ask the question to yourself. Does Rey have feelings for you? Does he care for you?" Taani witnessed the scene in the jungle. She smiled. "Ahem… Taani… I think now you can open your eyes." Sharon said in a mocking tone.
"Taani, Can I ask you something?" Sharon asked her. "Shoot." Taani replied. "Did Swayam really have feelings for me?" Sharon hesitated to proceed. "I think someone is falling into the trap." Taani mocked at her. "Tell me Taani." She started pestering her. "Sharon, he loves you more than himself. He is too caring and sweet." She said slowly. "What happened after I went off?" she asked Sharon. "I slapped him." Sharon was feeling guilty. "What? You slapped him. But Sharon…" Taani was irritated. But Sharon did not listen anything. She was speaking to herself. "I shouldn't have slapped him. He just placed his proposal. I should have said yes or no! I shouldn't have slapped." "Sharon, are you alright?" Taani asked her. "Taani, I never wanted to fall in love. I considered him as my best friend. I couldn't take it when he proposed. I was confused. I shouldn't have slapped him." Sharon had tears in her eyes. "You know what Sharon, he loves you so much. He dint expose it because he dint want you to feel embarrassed. He dint want you to get distracted. He knew very well that you were very much worried about your carrier." Taani explained her. "But I don't want to love anyone Taani. According to me all this love is just waste of time. I have seen many boys. They make the girls fall in love and finally ditch them. It's awful when that happens. So from my point of view love is nothing. Love is just a fantasy!" Sharon completed. "According to your point of view love is nothing. You are confined with your own world. Love is that feeling which never leaves you behind. In your life you will surely love someone in some stage of life. This is destiny. No one can change it. Even you can't change it. I am sure you will fall in love." Taani explained. Sharon was disturbed. "So you say, it's obvious that a person will fall in love." She asked Taani. "Of course babe… you have now caught the point." Taani smirked at her. "Whatever! We have to sleep now. Or else we will be late to class tomorrow." Sharon went off to sleep. Taani smiled at her and both were soon asleep.
The next day both romeos were woken up by the morning sun and sweet chirping of the birds. Swayam was the first one to wake up. All he could remember was the previous day's events. He let out a lone tear. "I hope everything will be alright." He said to himself. He walked off the room to freshen up. But Rey was still in his bed lost in Taani's thoughts. "I know you are hurt. But I promise everything will be alright soon. I promise to bring back the smile in your face." He said looking at her picture in his mind. On the other hand the girls were getting ready for college. Soon they stood outside the vast gate of St.Peter's college of fashion. "Guys as usual let's move to canteen. We have still more time for our lectures." Vicky declared. They soon headed towards the canteen. Swayam was waiting for his chance to apologize to both Sharon and Taani. The gang was having fun time. Both Sharon and Taani were happy and they were enjoying the moment. Swayam rose from his seat and went towards Taani. She dint notice him coming and was enjoying her chats with nilesh. Swayam called her slowly. Now the whole scenario became too silent. Taani turned back to see Swayam calling her. She experienced a combination of emotions within herself. She could feel loneliness, hatred, friendship. But she was afraid that she will lose her self-control if she stood there. She rose from her seat and tried to move off. But swayam dint let her go. He held her by her wrist and turned her towards him. "I am sorry Taani. I know I was very rude. I am sorry. Please taani. I was not in the right state of mind. I am sorry. I can understand that you are hurt. I am sorry Taani. I swear I never wanted to hurt you. Please try to understand." He stood there apologizing with a whole lot of tears in his eyes. Everyone felt sorry for him. Taani looked at him. "Mr.Swayam Shekawat! You can do whatever you want. I never care. And please stop apologizing. You are free now. I will never ever interfere in your life. And sorry for meddling with your life these many days!" she said it so quick and moved off.
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