~~ Kaho Na...Pyaar Hai~~
Chapter 7 ~
part c ~ The Night is not yet over ~
[Continued from there only]
She fidgeted with the phone while trying to steady herself from his effect but she frowned seeing an unknown number calling her.
"Unknown number. Ye kiska hai," she mumbled to herself but he immediately looked at her with curiosity.
She still answered it anyways thinking it could be some important call, "Hello."
"TAANIYAAA..." a deep voice came from the other side with a heavy sigh that shook her entire self.
Her eyes shot up and phone slipped from her hand. Sweatbeads started forming on her forehead. Only that voice and name echoed in her mind making her numb.
Rey was shocked seeing her like that. He immediately rushed to her and asked worriedly, "Taani, Taani what happened? Kya hua? Kya hua sweetheart??"
But She didnt answer him, she just stood there like a statue while sweating as her past flashed in her mind yet again breaking her, breaking the phoenix that was formed from ashes yet again. Tears welled up in her eyes as she stood there numbly...
Rey shook her a little holding her by her shoulders bringing her back to normal.
Taani lifted her eyes and looked at him as her welled up tears fell from her eyes.
Rey cupped her cheeks and wiped her tears.
"Kya hua jaan, kiska call tha ? Why are you so scared?" He softly asked her.
She shivered as she remembered the call and hugged him tightly confusing him furthermore.
His eyes got moist too seeing her condition. He hugged her back assuring her that he is there with her and no need to worry.
He wrapped his arms tightly and protectively around her.
"Kya hua sweetheart. Please batao mujhe hua kya hai jo tum suddenly itna pareshan ho gayi," He caressed her back up and down giving her much needed comfort and protection.
She closed her eyes tightly gaining her self control back.
She broke the hug and undeniably missed his warmth.
She turned to other side and started laughing..hahaha..confusing Rey with her laughter.
"Ha.. ha.. ha .. o god Rey I was just joking...main to bas mazak kar rahi thi," taani said while acting to control her laughter..
Rey held her arm and turned her towards him,"Really taani that was just a joke?"
"Haan Rey that was just a joke."
"Stop lying Taani... jhuth unse bola jaata hai jo tumhe jaante na ho aur main to tumhe tumse bhi achi tarah se jaanta hun... har dhadkan mehsoos kar sakta hun main tumhari" he said looking straight in her eyes.
"To phir mera dard kaise nahi mehsoos kar paaye Rey," she looked at him questioningly but her words left Rey speechless.
"Next time say what you mean,Rey," she freed herself from his grip and continued, " and yes i was just acting for fun... as a revenge for your 'forced' dance with me.. It will be better if you dont hug me or come close to me or even dance with me because your so called girlfriend Ria wont like it. Neither will I."
He was just trying to study her and read her eyes which were looking everywhere except at him. He was shocked to see how easily she hid her feelings. It was like closing the door to her real self for everyone bt what hurt him was that everyone included him too. He decided not to pester her if she didnt want to tell him. He gulped down his little tears too and smiled fakely for her.
"Wow I didnt know that you are so good at playing pranks... Anyways even I didnt want to hug you or dance with you," Rey said while observing her reactions.
"Really?" She said after masking her hurt expressions.
"Yes really, kyunki ye sab to main ab sirf MERI RIA ke saath karna chahunga," Rey smirked.
"Wow thats great to jaiye na APNI RIA ke paas, yaha mere saath kya kar rahe hain," her voice gave away her jealousy , pain and anger though she tried hard to hide her emotions,"Mujhe ghar jaana hai, bhai mera wait kar rahe honge."
After that she took her handbag and started leaving.
"Taani wait, You forgot something," Rey called behind her.
"Kya?" She turned towards him.
He picked up her phone from the groud and foward it to her," Your mobile."
She looked at it with fear and took it with shivering hands which didnt go unnoticed by Rey.
She started leaving fastly after that...Rey followed her behind. Since it was night so no other was present at College.
"Taani,"Rey said startling her for a moment.
"Cant you speak slowly? Why are you following me? What now?" Taani replied fiercely masking her scared expressions.
"First of all i speak slowly only and even I have to leave... I dont stay here all night you see,"he said to her in duh tone,"by the way didnt you have to complete your files given by vp sir."
"Oh yes how did i forget," taani mumbled,"but anyways, deadline is after a week so I will do it later.."
She started walking ahead again. They were standing outside the college entrance now. He walked behind her.
"By the way Taani we are going together," Rey said making her stop in her tracks and turn back to him,"actually Swayam has asked me to drop you since he had some other work."
"What made you think I will come with you... I can manage on my own and about bhai I will handle him," she replied coldly.
"I am not asking you Taani but I am telling you. Dont make ke force you because there is no way I am letting you go alone at this time," Rey stated firmly," you stay here till I get my car from parking, ok"
He went to get his car and she being the stubborn girl she was, started looking for auto or taxi.
Suddenly Rey's car came and stopped in front of her. Rey opened his side window and found her looking for an auto.
"Koi fayda nhi taani. Is waqt tumhe yaha koi taxi ya auto nahi milne wala,"Rey said while smirking,"so it will be better if you just sit in the car without throwing much tantrums."
Taani's mouth was in o shape, wide open listening his last remark. "First I dont throw tantrums. Second, I will never come with you Rey, NEVER." Saying so she started walking ahead.
Rey just shook his head knowing how stubborn she was... he came out of the car and walked to her. He hold her by her arm and turned her. Sliding his arms around her shoulders and her knees, he lifted her in the spur of a moment in bridal style and took her to his car ignorning her protests.
He put her on the passenger seat and buckled the seat belt while capturing her closely for a moment. Then he closed the door and came to his side. He held her wrist firmly as she was trying to go and then he locked the doors and started driving.
At last she stopped wriggling out her hand as her gaze fell on his hand and she realized the way he was holding her wrist such that he will never let her go no matter what... she just smiled a little with her moist eyes as she gazed at his hold and then at him who was trying to focus on driving.
~~~~~ to be continued ~~~~~
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