Chapter 25 - Insecurities ||part 2||
It was lunch time. Arav was standing with Ansh and Arushi. They were talking when Arushi question silenced Arav.
"Where is Piya? Haven't she come college today?"
Arav looked away thinking for the reply.
"Hey is everything fine, Arav? You can tell us if something is wrong. Maybe I can help you if something is wrong?" Ansh said and looked at Arushi who nodded too
Arav looked at them. Maybe he could tell them and Ansh help him in finding about Abhay and this ends soon.
Arav opened his mouth to say something when Misha came there in hurry and furry...
"Arav..." She stood beside him glaring him
Arav turned his attention to her. He was confused to see something different in her eyes but maybe he knew. He realized she wanted to ask about Piya only... He sighed ready to get another round of blast.
Misha opened her mouth to burst on him when her eyes fall on Ansh and Arushi. She didn't want to talk about their personal conflicts in front of newly found friends even if it hurts them she didn't care because she had some of her own rules that she won't breach.
"I want to talk to you..." Misha said and dragged Arav with her ignoring the uneasiness of Ansh and Arushi.
"Mish..." Arav tried to speak
Misha didn't reply. She walked in an empty classroom and locked the door after Arav walked in. She turned to him folding her arms over her chest.
"Where is Piya?" Misha asked
Arav didn't reply. Instead he looked away.
"I haven't seen her from morning. Her phone is switched off too. She didn't contact me once and it never happen before..." Misha looked at him with accusation
Arav couldn't stand her accusing glances. He was already feeling guilty. He turned his back to her inhaling a whiff of air
"why do I feel you are the reason behind it, Arav?" Misha said out
Misha walked to him. Holding him from shoulder, she made him look at her. The realization dawned on her seeing the guilt on his face. She gasped leaving him.
"You... You did it no? Please say Arav... You didn't..." Misha was too shocked to say anything, her words muddled into each other
Arav fell on his knees not able to withstand the harsh glances of his loved one and haunting screams of his little sister.
Misha didn't say or do anything. She just kept on watching him breaking down in front of her eyes.
"What should I do, Misha? What should I..." His words chocked
He gazed his both hand's palms with disgust.
"I took care of her with my these hands, Mish. She is my kiddo... My baby sister... I love her more than I love Mahi... I never stop her from fighting Mahi... Her smile is the reason of our happiness... She is the life of our family... But see what I did? The tears I never allow in her eyes are now flowing because of me... I'm the reason she is hurt... I'm the reason..." Arav said painfully
"If it's hurting you so much then why you are doing it, Arav?" Misha asked, she didn't hold him but stood still gazing him
"I want to make sure about that guy... Mish, believe me he's not what he seems... There's something wrong... His aura... There's surely something he's hiding... " Arav said thoughtfully without moving a bit
"I know she love him but if my doubt is right then the more time she'll spend with him The more difficult it will be for her to move on... I don't want her to suffer... I am trying to find about him but he... There's nothing about him... No history nothing... It is like he never exist..." Arav added
"What do you mean by no history?" Misha asked startled by the piece of information and she sat beside him on her knees
"Everyone knows about Raichand but no one knows about their son. It's like his past is being covered by someone... Maybe Raichand themselves... You know what it indicates?" Arav looked at her "it means there's something wrong about him... Maybe he has some past that Raichands are trying to hide... I Don't want my Sister to suffer, Mish... I know she won't believe me that's why I'm searching for the real truth and didn't tell anything to Piya..." Arav looked at Misha
"So you want to say Abhay have some bad past?" Misha asked
Arav nodded
"This is insane..." Misha said confused over everything "I mean if it was so Piya would've known it... Piya can read mind no?" Misha said looking at Arav
" Abhay is not a playboy that even I can say... Have you seen him Arav? He even didn't accept Piya friendship at first and you think he's playboy?" Misha said again thinking over whole matter
"Everyone seems a nice person at start, Mish. You don't know such people they can fake you their whole life and you won't even realize... All they do is act as a good hearted person who has lot of pain in their life..." Arav said with so venom and disgust that Misha was taken aback by his tone
She observed him closely. It wasn't about Abhay. It was more like life experience than just outlook.
"Why do you think so, Arav? Who do you hate so much? What is it that never let you trust anyone?" Misha asked observing him
Arav sighed. His shoulders slumped.
"My mom suffered a lot, Mish. I have seen her crying every night... They all say my father is a good person who was held prisoner by an evil force till now but you know Mish I know... I know he wasn't held captive by any evil force... He is evil himself... He is back now but I know he has reason, his hunger for power brought him back... I don't know what he's planning but he's evil... My mother believe him blindly and won't listen to me even after all the sufferings. I don't want such a man in my sister life too..." Arav said
Misha was surprised that he was finally opening up about his family. She never knew about his father and mother history. It was heared that his father was never seen but according to Azaad he was busy in some work though there were some other rumours too...
"But why, Arav? Why you think so?" Misha asked
"It was ten years back when I find it... He try to destroy us by his some puppets. I don't know why he return himself after ten years maybe he's planning something bigger than before... Or something I don't know..." Arav said, his forehead creased as he thought about everything
~*~
Her throat dried chocking her voice. Her fist touched the door tiredly as she closed her eyes letting the anger melt into tears to light the heaviness of heart. She sniffed as her chest tightened and tears escaped continuously. The slow whimper escaped from her mouth as she gasp for breath unable to stand the sharp piercing in her chest suffocating her.
The physical and mental stress drained all her energy and she fall down, leaning on the door pulling her knees closer to her chest and clenching her teeth to suppress the pain in her chest.
What was she suppose to do now? How would she know Abhay answer? Why was her brother being so rude? How could he even do it? Lock her in her own room in her own house! She knew she crossed her line. she herself provoked Arav to do it but she wasn't in the right state of mind to think about her words. She always tried to understand them why no one understands her? She always took care not to hurt Arav or anyone by her words or actions but why couldn't they understood her too? Why her pain and feelings doesn't matter to them? Is she really living in an illusion that everyone loves her?
She was frustrated. Frustrated on her own thoughts going against everyone. She stood up quickly trying to clear her mind but somewhere it sinks in her heart she wasn't thinking wrong either.
No one ever cared for her feelings. No one considered what she wants. It was so easy for everyone to accept Mahira engagement without even informing the them and they couldn't accept her love that she informed them even before confessing. They didn't believe her decision but so easily gave into Mahira. Were they so much insecure of her? Her decisions and thoughts?
The pang in her heart made her inhale the air quickly. She couldn't stop her tears that already believed what she was thinking. She looked around the room with teary eyes. She could see the red light illuminating the walls.
They sealed her room... They don't trust her...
Her heart broke million times. No one trusted her. She let out a moan.
"If they don't trust me fine then..." She wiped her tears shaking but a determination in her heart "I'll show them what I can do..." She decided gathering her broken self
She extended her hand towards wall and focused on the wall. Her lips trembled for a moment as she opened her mouth. She said a few arcane words but soon withdraw her hand looking away.
She couldn't do it... She wasn't able to break the seal... Not that she couldn't do it but because her heart didn't allow her..
She looked at walls with misty eyes. They might hurt her but she don't have heart to do the same because she love them deeply. Magic is directly linked to its creator and if it is destroyed by powers then it will hurt the person who use it. If she would break the magical seal it would hurt Mahira and she didn't want to hurt her.
She sat on floor beside her bed. Withering in emotional pain she rested her head on bed soaking the white sheet with her tears.
"I'm sorry Abhay. I won't be able to meet you... I broke my promise" She muttered with heavy heart
~*~
His worried gaze looked around in a hope to find her. He wasn't getting good vibes and it was inducing fear in him. He was restless.
Why did he even let her go? They were suppose to talk... How would he know the truth now? Where's she? Why did she left? Who called her at first? Her worry and now her disappearance... It was all scaring him now... What if she's in danger?
That's when his eyes fall on Armaan and Mahira. They were standing at a little distance from them but he could hear them. He stood there to listen their talk.
Armaan was trying to convince Mahira for a date but she seemed worry about something and was denying. Was she worry about Piya? Abhay turned attentive. He wanted to find out the reason behind Piya disappearance.
Armaan saw Abhay trying to listen to them. He smirked knowing the reason. He turned to Mahira and faked seriousness.
"Mahi... You should come with me... You won't be able to stand Piya pain if you'll be there at home... For your own peace of mind..." Armaan said and smiled inwardly seeing his brother expression
"But... Armaan my sister is crying there how can I be happy and go on a date?" Mahira said in disbelief
"Ok fine don't go on a date but at least come with me... I don't think you should go home... It will pain you..." Armaan said with sadness
"Arm..." Mahira tried to argue
"I don't want to see you in pain... At least you'll feel little better..." Armaan said holding her hand and looking in her eyes
Mahira couldn't deny. She just couldn't deny to Armaan. He was worried for her and she couldn't hurt him. She relented.
Armaan smiled and placing his hand around her shoulder he pulled her with him.
Abhay stood frozen on his place. He was right. There was some problem going on. Something was amiss. He thought to go at Piya place but stopped himself. He knew why was it happening...
Armaan was the reason... He knew... He have to do something before something goes wrong for Piya... He quickly hopped in his car and followed Armaan's...
Abhay hid behind a tree as Armaan entered the cafe where he went with Piya. He tried to find a moment to talk to Armaan but Armaan remained with Mahira all time. Abhay knew Armaan was doing it deliberately. He knew Armaan was well aware of his presence but was ignoring him. He was angry on his own brother. How could he do it after hurting a poor girl?
"Get the hell out, Armaan..." Abhay gritted unable to take frustration and thought of Piya in being pain
Armaan eyed him from window. It was evening and Abhay was following him from morning. At first he was amused of his little brother's restlessness but now it was annoying him. He fisted his hand. He need to do something. He looked at Mahira who was playing with spoon dully. A thought came in his mind and he smiled.
Abhay watched as his brother came out. He was relief thinking he was coming to talk to him but fisted his hand in frustration on seeing Mahira with him.
Abhay felt an irresistible desire to break something in the fire of his agony.
Controlling himself, Abhay followed Armaan once again in a hope that he'll drop Mahira at home and would talk to him but his anger knew no bounds when he saw them entering a restaurant.
"You aren't doing right, Armaan..." Abhay gripped the steering wheel with a fire in his eyes
"If you aren't ready to come out then I'll come in..." Abhay said with determination and stepped out of the car
He gazed the restaurant for sometime and then walked towards it. He saw Armaan looking at him from terrace. He threw a challenging look and started to walk inside the restaurant.
Armaan was startled. He thought Abhay won't come in front of Mahira but the determination oozing from him that he could feel even from height in the darkness he knew Abhay would come to him in front of Mahira. He gripped railing with frustration and rushed to stop Abhay before he reach him.
Abhay smiled wistfully seeing his brother coming to him. He knew he would come. Not for him but for his own ego... He knew Armaan didn't want their relationship to come in open or even a small whiff that they share something so he knew he would come to him if he'll threaten to talk to him in front of Mahira.
Armaan gazed hatefully.
"Come with me.." Armaan gritted and move out quickly
They both stood under the shadow of thick trees in the forest. Armaan was enraged but Abhay was back to his calm self.
"What do you think you were doing huh?" Armaan asked angrily
"What do you think you ARE doing Armaan?" Abhay asked instead
Armaan didn't reply. He was angry over the fact that his brother was going to expose their relation.
"How can you hurt someone for your own interests?" Abhay asked painfully
"You hate me right? Hate me, curse me and if you want kill me but stop torturing her for me..." Abhay said in broken voice
Armaan looked at him. He broke into a laughter hearing him. He stepped close to him dangerously and looked at him darkly.
"No, Abhay, there's no fun in killing you..." Armaan said "you have yet to face a lot..."
"Fine do whatever you want but at least stop filling everyone's ears against Piya. Stop hurting her damn it..." Abhay shouted
Armaan raised his eyebrow at his outburst. He observed him and then smiled crookedly.
"So you love her eh? Abhay Raichand is in love! Interesting..." Armaan said folding his arms over his chest
Abhay looked away. He didn't care to correct him. He ran his fingers in his soft hair with frustration.
"Armaan please... I apologise to you for everything but please leave her... Don't hurt her..." Abhay voice cracked as he plead his brother
Armaan watched his brother begging for his love. He couldn't believe he was actually crying over a mere girl... He could see his eyes filling up. He looked away immediately. He fisted his hand gulping the lump formed in his throat.
"You are too late... Abhay... " Armaan said hoarsely and rushed away unable to stand there
Abhay watched him going with hurt. His chest tightened suffocating him. His legs gave up and he fall on his knees watching the path from where his brother left.
Why it happened to him? Why his brother hate him so much... He knew he was at fault and Armaam might hate him to the extent of killing him but why was he being rude to Piya... He should've at least listened to him on that matter...
Cracking of leaves gained his attention distracting him from his pain. He turned around swiftly, narrowing his eyes as he watched sharply.
Something was wrong...
~*~
Room was doomed in darkness. Silence was filled in the room. A silhouette stirred and a weak wince disturbed the silence of room.
Light filled as door creaked open slowly breaking the darkness and silence both.
Piya looked up and saw her brother entering. She quickly stood up but stumbled.
"Piya.. " Arav said hastily with concern
Piya ran to him and hold him crying.
Arav heart broke seeing her state. He hugged her soothing her down while placing plate of food on side table.
"Mother said you didn't have food..." Arav said softly
"Bhai... Please... Please... Let me go once..." Piya weeped in her brother arms
Arav closed his eyes feeling guilty on hearing her broken voice.
Piya broke the hug and cried pleading him. She fall down on her knees crying continuously.
Arav couldn't see her like that. If possible he would've left immediately and let her go but he was helpless. He wanted to make sure his sister was safe. He wiped the tear that dared to escape his eyes and sat beside her on floor.
He took the food plate and taking a spoonful of rice brought close to her.
She held his hand crying.
"Please bhai... Abhay... I..." Piya tried to say but Arav didn't let her
"Calm down kiddo... Have some food first we'll talk then..." Arav said holding her hand
"We'll talk?" Piya asked with hopeful eyes as her voice quiver
Arav nodded unable to speak seeing her state. She smiled faintly and eat from his hand.
After two to three morsels, Piya stopped him.
"No.. no more..." Piya shook her head
"Piy..."
"Please bhai I need to go..." Piya said quickly
"Go but where, Piya? It's night..." Arav said in an effort to calm her down
"Bhai... I need to go... Abhay... He... He is in danger... I can sense it Bhai... He is in danger... I want to meet him bhai... Please bhai let me go once..." Piya pleaded
Arav was confused. He kept on looking at her trying to understand her. It was his ability to sense danger or see future. Piya couldn't know it until or unless by sky and that wasn't possible. The room was completely locked from door to windows. It wasn't possible she could see sky and know danger. Was she lying to him?
"Piya... Danger? How do you know?" Arav asked cautiously
"I don't know but I can feel... There's something wrong... Something terribly wrong... Please bhai just let me go once... I want to meet him... Just once bhai... Please..." Piya cried
Arav pursued his lips to suppress the sob. He couldn't see his little sister like that. He hung his head with tears and shame. He nodded his head lightly and looked at her.
"Go..." Arav said slowly
He smiled painfully seeing her face brightening up. He watched as she stood up quickly and left in disheveled state. He leaned on bed and placed his head on bed looking at ceiling. A tear dropped from his eyes.
"Remove the seal, Mahira..." Arav messaged
~*~
Her hand trembled before she could push the door bell. She was worried. It was late at night. What would his parents think?
She closed her eyes gaining her composure with a deep breath she decided what she had to.
"Abhay is more important than anything else..." She decided and rang the doorbell
Her heart thumped loudly as she stood waiting for someone to open the door. She prayed for Abhay safety as she tapped her foot on ground impatiently.
She looked up quickly as door opened. She was disappointed to see Haseena and it was clear from her face. She didn't care to conceal her feelings.
"Piya... You here? at this time?" Haseena asked with a surprise smile
"Aunty, is Abhay home?" Piya asked avoiding to answer
"No, he didn't come from college." Haseena replied
Piya eyes widened. The fear gripped her heart stopping her heart beat. She bit her lower lip as her fingers ran in already disheveled curls. She looked at Haseena and tried to force a smile.
"Did he tell you where he is? I have some work with him.." Piya tried to ask in a normal voice but it was quivering more than she thought
"No. He like to spend time alone but I have no idea where he must be.." Haseena replied with smile even though she felt something amiss
"O..okay... Thank you aunty..." Piya said and turned around, her mind lost in Abhay thoughts
She felt helpless and scared. She looked up at sky and the idea struck her giving her a tiny hope. She quickly observed it and was horrified. She stumbled back unable to believe.
"This is not possible..." She murmured
"How can this happen?" She said looking down and holding her forehead, there was no sign from sky and it indicate her magic failed but that wasn't possible was it?
It scares her more. She held the tree for support and her mind went back to their morning meet. A smile crossed her face but tears dropped from her eyes. She didn't know what she should do to find Abhay.
She decided to check for Mahira and asked her to use wind to find Abhay but the answer from sky stopped her. Mahira was with Armaan and she couldn't go to her.
"She must be on date..." Piya mumbled and thought for some more ideas
Library! She decided to find her answer about sky not finding Abhay and a new way to find him when her that hope was also crushed as she remembered library was in Arshi room and at this time of night they must be together in room and it wasn't appropriate to go there. She couldn't even teleport directly in library because it was sealed strongly so to avoid Invaders mostly dark forces.
Piya didn't know what she should do. She turned back and looked at his home. Her mind raced thinking about Abhay. She had to do something. If she couldn't get help then she would help herself, she decided.
Piya walked back in mansion and rang the doorbell once again. She didn't care what Raichand would say on her persistent disturbance all she cared was Abhay and his safety. She couldn't ignore her instincts.
She saw Haseena opening the door and giving her weird look. She sighed knowing well it was coming.
"Aunty, since Abhay isn't home can you please take me to his room. I need to take some notes" Piya smiled confidently even when her heart beat rapidly
"Abhay don't write notes..." Haseena replied
"Ah..." Piya thought for quick answer she remembered never seeing Abhay taking notes so Haseena was right but she need to enter his room
"I asked him to take notes for me.. I didn't went college today na so that's why..." Piya flashed a smile and said ever so sweetly that anyone would melt for her innocent looks
"Oh.. ok... Come inside" Haseena said moving on side giving her way to enter
Saying a hello to Chand, Piya followed Haseena to Abhay room. They ascended the stairs and entered a room in extreme corner of the corridor. She observed the room carefully. It was simple but clean. She admired it for the attraction its simplicity holds.
Piya then turned her attention to the study table that Haseena showed her. She quickly go through the books and took out a random copy. She eyed Haseena from periphery and saw her observing her. She turned her back to Haseena carefully and closed her eyes holding the copy. Her lips moved slowly.
The blurry flashes hurt her head but she tried to focus on the vision of owners state carefully using her powers gifted by her mother to track the owner of the things by seeing their past or present whatever the material offer.
The copy fell from her hand with thud as she gasped for breath, opening her eyes on seeing the lifeless body with bloody trickling down. Her heart stopped beating.
"Was that dead body?" The thought sucked the life out of her and she gulped to breath as she shook her head in disbelief "he must be hurt nothing else..." Her eyes filled up as she thought in what state he must be and her heart prayed for his safety
"Piya..."
Haseena worried voice and suspicious gaze brought her out of her reverie. She looked down to see the copy dropped on floor. She quickly took it and nervously tried to smiled at Haseena even though her attempt to smile failed she didn't care.
"I'm getting late aunty... I must leave now..." Piya said hurriedly and almost ran out of the room boggling Haseena
As Piya reached the hall, she turned around towards Chand not wanting to look rude she bid adieu to him explaining in short words that their was some important work. She ran out quickly after that.
On walking the considerable distance from mansion she stopped holding the tree for support. Tears made their way as she looked at the copy.
What did she saw? What did it mean? She was hell scared for Abhay now. Her lips trembled and the wind of night didn't sooth her heart like it always does instead it arose fear and strange pain in her heart that was killing her.
Only one thought circled in her mind...
She had to find Abhay...
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Umm am late. I wonder if I'll be able to complete the story before my papers or not given the pace I'm having. *Sigh*
I just hope it worked out well.
Anyway, so how you find the dilemma insecurities and fears of our leads... Well next update is going to be... Umm.. an not revealing wait for it. But don't got angry on next update okay? You have to be sadist sometime...
Am I giving hint? No way! That was just a dialogue don't believe okay? Pretty please 😛
Well am talking too much without reason actually misleading but you guys think what's going to happen now. Think think it's not just my job okay?
Till then,
Tada!
Love,
Asshi
Edited by Asshi... - 7 years ago
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