CHAPTER 9
The sweeper had just mopped the floor, and it had become wet and slippery
Roshni as usual walked through the hallways on her way to her second lecture when she slipped and was about to fall. She closed her eyes tight
She found herself floating in midair
"Did I just develop some sort of Superpowers" she thought for a moment, but then realised that it was not a SuperPower but a strong pair of hands holding her strongly.
She slowly opened her eyes and they met with non other that Sidharth chocolate brown eyes.
An unual feeling overwhelmed both of them again,.But they remained ignorant to the fact, and shooed those feelings away.
"What will you do without me" chuckled Sidharth
"I'd rather be without you, and fall!" She snapped back instantly
Sidharth just shook his head "typical Nerdy Patel answer " he thought to himself as he stared, lost in her eyes
"What?.Aise he rehna parega kya" asked Roshni mockingly
Bringing Sidharth out of his trance "Huh. .kya?"
"Leave me nah..chodo! "
"Oh hello Nerdy Patel. I saved you from falling, aur tum mujhe attitude De rahe ho!"
"Did I ask you to save me..No nah"
"Balai ka zamana nahin raha" he complained as Roshni cringed her eyebrows
"Do you even know the meaning of Balai?" Mocked Roshni..to which Sidharth just rolled his eyes
"Leave me!"
"Okay fine. But are you sure you want me to leave you?"
"Y.E.S. ." she spelt it out
"Pakka! " he asked once again
"Uff 100% leave me!,
"Okay, then don't blame me"
"Huh. .blame you for what!"
Then a THUD sound came as she fell on the floor
"Ooch! what did you do that for!?"
"Yeh lo. You insisted I leave you. So I did" he smirked
"Monster...Ullu. ..idiot...pagal. .."
"You have so many names for me. How sweet" he giggled watching her rub her butt as she got up
"Whatever!" She hissed as she walked away..leaving Sidharth take a deep sigh
"Pagal. Sahi naam diya hai isko Junglee Bilee!"
LATER...
It was afternoon and Roshni and started to walk towards her locker when she bumped into someone
"Oh not again. ." Muttered Roshni "this Sidharth needs to see an optician" she said under her breath as she raised her eyelids
That's when she realised it wasn't Sidharth.
A very attractive guy stood in front of her
'Um. ..woh. ." She mumbled
"What happened Babe? Speechless seeing my good looks" he smirked
All of a sudden something inside her sparked
"I'm not a Babe? Pfft...please" she rolled her eyes at him, realising he was just another college snob
"You're new here aren't you" asked the guy "I've never seen you around before" His stare sent a shudder down her back
"No...No in fact we met the other day.. remember?"
"No..I don't " she replied simply
"I bumped into you...remember...Rohit"
Roshni fluttered her eyelashes, remembering Sidharth warning to stay away from him. Roshni breath hitched in her throat, as she nodded her head up and down slowly.
The next moment he slowly stepped closer to her, as she took a step back, staring at him with confusion.
His lips formed into a smirk as her back hit a locker.
He put his hands on either side of the locker and could feel his tobacco filled breath on her face
"Does my closeness bother you?" he whispered, as he stroked her cheek
.
Roshni swallowed hard as she looked back onto his piercing eyes
"No your closeness is making me sick" she said through gritted teeth...as her heart beat increased two fold. .and tried to push him away..But he didn't move at all.
He chuckled "Well in that case get used to feeling sick, because you're gonna be seeing a lot more of me!" He inched even closer
"So What's your name Babe?"
Roshni turned her face to the side, unable to bear his bad breath any further
"My name is not Babe okay. Now step back if you know whats good for you, or else" she said with a hint of nervousness
His face is just an inch away from hers and smirks
"Whaaohh the nerd is fiesty" he whispered against her ear, as he raised his hand to touch her..When.
"Rohittt" somebody suddenly shouted across the hallway
Both turned their attention to the direction of the voice. It was Sidharth...and he didn't seem happy
"Get away from her Rohit? " He shrieked with gritted teeth as he approached them.
He glanced over to Roshni, and could sense the stress in her eyes
"Well well well. Look what the cat dragged in. Sidharth Khurana. Long time no see"
"Not long enough" hissed Sidharth "How step away from her!"
"Who are you to tell me what to do. Besides I dont want to stay away from her," Rohit replied dryly, giving him a blunt stare,
"You know very well who i am...and what i am capable off so back off...Stay in your limits, I saw her first..."
Rohit rolled his eyes and looked back at Roshni
"So...I saw her second" he said as he drilled his stare into Roshni..Sidharth grabbed him by the collar and pulled him away...
Roshni scrunched up her face "mein koi lottery ticket hoon kya..." she whispered annoyingly
"I'm warning you Rohit " hissed Sidharth
"Relax Sid, you can have her after I'm done with her! " he replied eyeing Roshni from top to bottom.
Sidharth grip tightened around his collar...his eyes red with rage...
Both their eyes threw daggers at each other. If looks could kill, they both probably would havev been dead..
"Rohit...take your filthy eyes of her " Sidharth bawled
"No" he smirked back...
The argument was turning uglier frail by frail...and even the campus could feel the heated intensity..as everyone gathered around
Roshni swallowed hard...she could feel the bitter enmity between the two
After a few minutes Misha came running and intervened in their verbal war, and attempted to break them apart.
"Sid leave it! Don't waste your time on morons like him"
"No! " hissed Sidharth "How dare he...how dare he touch..." but didn't complete his sentence
Sidharth and Rohit faces were just inches apart...and fists clenched
"Sidharth please...stop!" came Roshni soft voice..and Sidharth turned to look at her...her eyes were pleading not to create a scene...and Sidharth let go...unkowningly
Rohit straightened his shirt and placed his hands in his pockets ...and turning to look at Roshni
"Lucky this girl rescued you varna"
Sidharth was about to a tackle him, when his gang held on to him
"Varna WHAT ROHIT" raged Sidharth
Rohit simply smirked and turned his gaze back to Roshni
"I'll see you around Babe" he smirked evily as he made his exit
Sidharth clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He did not like the way he looked at Roshni
"Sid what is wrong with You? Misha asked putting a hand on his shoulder.
Sidharth looked at Roshni,
"Nothing is wrong with me" Anger evident in his voice
Roshni quickly picked up her bag, that had fallen and ran away. Sidharth watched her go
"Don't you think you're being a little too possessive about that stupid Nerd? She questioned, as Sidharth looked back at her angrily
"I'm not possessive about her. I hate that Rohit. He makes my blood boil!" He replied trying to convince even himself
LATER THAT EVENING
Roshni sat in an empty corner of the college, under a tree, reading her book...
She tried to focus on the page she was on, but her thoughts disturbed her.
"Did Sidharth actually stand up for me? Or am i just imagining it"
After a few minutes, She tried to convince herself "No..No...why would he stand up for me. He doesn't even like me...But then. ." Her thoughts confused her.
Totally lost in her thoughts, she hadn't realised the amount of time that had passed.
Finally after reading an entire page, having no idea or recollection of anything she had just read..She put the book away in a huff
"Stop over thinking Roshni...Sidharth and Rohit are old enemies...And their fight had nothing to do with me" She finally convinced herself.
Raising her head, it had become dark and the college seemed empty. She pulled out her mobile
"Damn 8pm...and Nani ke itne saare missed calls "
She quickly got up and began to walk through the ground of the college, when her path was crossed by Rohit, Giving her a nasty look
A shiver ran down her spine as she breathed heavily. In order to escape the situation, she turned and walked in a different direction, holding her bag close to her chest.
As soon as she reached the gates of the college she felt herself being pulled back
Before she could register the whole thing, She was pinned to the college wall by Rohit.
The smell of his breath suggested he was drunk
"Stay away from me..." She cried
Rohit just smirked "Don't worry Babe..I'll leave You, once I'm done with you"
The colour from Roshni face faded hearing his words and she yelled a little louder "Helppp"
He pressed his forehead against hers
"You don't like me being close Nerd" he whispered as she remained silent. Her whole body trembling
Rohit dug his face in The crook of her neck and started kissing her harshly, whilst Roshni used all her energy to get away from him
Tears started flowing from her eyes and she pleaded helplessly
Getting pissed of from her constant crying Rohit pulled on her hair.
"Do you know how many girls want to get close to me?"
"I don't care...I'm not one of those girls" she whined pushing him away
"Well that's a shame. You should thank me, because I am going to get really close to you...And you my dear should be grateful because I can bet no other guy will ever come close to you. So enjoy this one time Babe..make the most of it!"
Roshni went numb. He demeaned her as a woman. She was hurt, and she slapped him hard on the face
'How dare you..you Bi**ch!" he hissed and grabbed her pulling on her sleeve and it ripped. Roshni shuddered as she pushed him away.
Getting Infuriated with the push, Rohit slapped her hard, making her fall back
But instead of falling on the ground, She found herself safe in a pair of arms
"Are you okay? Tum teek ho?" A familiar voice asked Roshni making her open her eyes in surprise. It was Sidharth
She nodded her head innocently..
Seeing the blood oozing out of the corner of her lips...Sidharth gritted his teeth in anger
He helped Roshni stand up straight, before moving his raged glare towards Rohit
"I warned you to stay away from her! " he heaved angrily
"Sid stay out of This!" Hissed Rohit, angry for being interrupted
Clenching his fist, Sidharth grabbed his shirt and punched him so hard, that he fell to the floor with a thud.
"I told you to stay away..you bas**rd!" He screamed as he continued to him him hard. His rage knew no bounds.
Sidharth continued his onslaught of punches, until he was stopped by the college guard's
Rohit got up angrily and threatened Sidharth that he had not seen the last of him, before he stormed away.
Brushing his fingers through his hair, Sidharth tried to calm his anger. Not understanding why be had acted so brutally
Roshni ran to Sidharth "Your bleeding" and quickly took hold of her dupatta to wipe away some blood on his lips and cheeks
"Itna Hero bane ki kya zaroorat ti? Kuch ulta seedha ho jata to? I could have handled the situation by myself" She scolded
That was it. Sidharth lost his cool
"Yeah right. I could see how well you were handing the situation?.That Rohit would have raped you, if I had not come on time"
Roshni wiped away a tear and was about to say something when
"Just think for a moment, If I hadn't stayed back in college and had gone home, what would have happened to you! "
"Nothing would have happened. I can look after myself okay."
"Unbelievable You are absolutely unbelievable" Sidharth said shaking his head
"Gratitude ka onze be nahin hai is ladkhi mein" he whispered to himself
"Did you say something" asked Roshni and Sidharth simply shook his head "No"
Sidharth used his thumb and rubbed the edge of her lips gently.. wipiing the blood away
"Ooch " She hissed painfully
"Badi aaye khud ko handle karne wali! Itna sa pain handle nahin ho raha tumse!" He teased
Roshni just stared at him, as Sidharth smiled back
Suddenly Roshni remembered the time, And walked away without saying good bye.
"Arre" whispered Sidharth and ran after her
"Don't I even get a thank you?" he called out behind her
Roshni stopped and slightly turned to face him
"Thank you for What?"
"For saving you! Aur kya!" Yelled Sidharth
"Hmmm...How do I know it wasn't your master plan...maybe you sent Rohit after me and then saved me.."
"WHAT...MEIN..MASTER PLAN...HAVE YOU LOST IT!"
Roshni ignored him again and walked outside the college gates
"Driver kahan hai" she stressed as Sidharth came and stood in front of her
"Tum mera peecha kyon kar rahe ho? Are you stalking me "
"What? Mein...mein aur tumhare piche kar raha hoon! Like seriously!"
"Aur nahin toh kya" she pouted
"Oye look. .I'm not following you okay" he said pointing a finger at her
"Really. Ek to chori upper se seena jodi...boys ko bas mouka chaiye...:
"Mouka ...Oh listen. ..just shut the crap okay".
"And you stop following me okay!"
Sidharth frowned slightly "Mein kahan tumhare peeche kar raha hoon. In fact tum mere samne khadi ho"
Roshni muttered a few abuses and continued to search for her driver. Sidharth was getting irritated
"Look let's not fight okay! It's late...I'll drop you" he called from behind again "In case you get into any more trouble"
"I won't. Because the only trouble in my life is YOU!! "
Sidharth frowned even more "Oh come on Nerdy Patel. It's late. Stop being stubborn..I'll drop you"
"No it's okay. I can go by myself. Besides my Mom told me never to take lifts from strangers!" She said pushing up her spectacles
"Strangers...oh hello I'm not a stranger okay"
"Of course you are. I've only known you for a few days. And I can't decide if your a hero or a villain!"
"Villain. Are you like mad. I just saved you. Obviously I'm a Hero!" Sidharth replied offended
"Hmmm whatever " She said shrugging her shoulders
"She'll drive me crazy one day" mumbled Sidharth irritable
His eyes drifted to her torn sleeve and he quickly placed his jacket over her shoulders. Roshni looked at him. She just couldn't figure him out. Who is the real Sidharth Khurana
After a lot of heated arguments, Sidharth finally manage to convince her, and he opened the front passenger seat of his car, for her to sit.
She gave a slight smile and shut the door and sat in the back seat
"Oh hello! I'm not your driver okay..Sit in the front"
"If you want to drop me, then I will sit here only"
Sidharth shook his head "kitna attitude hai isme. God! This girl is getting on my nerves"
Throughout the journey Sidharth kept stealing glances of Roshni from the rear view mirror, and Roshni didn't like it one bit
"Yeh ladka ajeeb hai! Gussa karta hai, kabhi aacha ho jaat hai. Badme chupke chupke dekta hai. He's is so weird" she frowned as she glared back at him in the mirror
There was complete silence for a while, when Sidharth finally decided to break the ice
"Shall I put the radio on?"
"Whose car is it" Roshni asked sarcastically
"Huh..mine"
"Then why are you asking me? Do what you want!"
Sidharth chuckled "Pata nahin Iska problem Kya hai. Her waqt gussa is ke nak pe rehta hai! He mumbled under his breath
"Kuch kahan tumne" she asked looking at him with a frown
"Meri majjal " he replied turning on the radio
Mujhe Aadhi Raat Ko Sataane Lage
Mujhe Apne Saath Tadpaane Lage...
Roshni raised her eyebrows and covered herself more with her dupatta as Sidharth quickly changed the station
Raat Ka Nasha Abhi
Aankh Se Gaya Nahin
Roshni began to blush..and Sidharth quickly turned off the radio..slightly blushing himself
The rest of journey went by in silence..
Suddenly the car stopped "What the Hell"
shrieked Sidharth as he tried to ignite the engine again, but the car didn't start.
"What happened " asked Roshni...afraid
"I think the car has broken down"
"What!" Screamed Roshni
Sidharth covered his ears with his palms. He was pretty sure his ear drums had been damaged "What's wrong with you why are you shouting?"
"Your stupid car has broken down in the middle of nowhere! What do you expect me to do? DANCE!" She screamed again and Sidharth rolled his eyes
'You're so rich...and still you can't afford a car that actually works" she mocked in a teasing tone
"Very funny you're hilarious "
"Ab kya karu..." she stressed..."I'll walk the rest of the way" she mumbled to herself
As fate would have it ...it began to rain
"Look Roshni relax..I've messaged my driver..he'll be here with another car...so chill okay" Sidharth tried to comfort her
Roshni stayed quiet as she looked out at the rain, And after a few moments she opened the car door
Sidharth eyes widened as he saw her run out into the rain..
"What the hell!" Sidharth panicked as he ran out after her
'Get back in the car right now" he scolded her
But Roshni ignored him and started jumping up and down in the rain
Disturbed ..she removed her spectacles and threw them away...as she couldn't see through them because of the rain.
She danced and splashed in the puddles, like a five year old, Twisting and twirling..enjoying to the fullest.
Sidharth just froze...watching the beautiful sight in front of him..
He stood there mesmerized. He always thought she was beautiful, but without her glasses, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
He felt as if a spell had been cast on him.
She laughed and sang "yeh barish ka mausam" and danced...forgetting Sidharth presence
Her laugh, her voice was the best thing he had ever heard..and wanted to hear it for the rest of his life..
She was smiling uncontrollably, and it bought a smile to Sidharth too. He had never seen this side of her. She was always serious or angry. But now he was getting to see a whole new side of her...A happy..carefree girl. A side he really liked and wished he could see this sight more often
Breaking out of his trance. .Sidharth called out to her
"Roshniii" and walked towards her. As she saw him approaching she squealed and ran away.
"Catch me if you can!" She giggled
Sidharth chuckled, and ran after her...but he let her win, because the sound of her laughter made his heart swell with joy
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