NOTE: I know you all wanted two chapters but I'm sick at the moment so you'll have to deal with one đ
CHAPTER 25
Sidharth dropped Misha home, and sat back in his car. He felt restless, leaving Roshni alone with Samarendra at this time of night.
Stuck in traffic, his thoughts remained on Roshni..."had she reached home safely".
He was constantly tapping the steering wheel to control the urge of calling her up and checking. .
"Oh what the heck...So what if she's angry..I'm calling for her!"
He picked up his phone and dialed her number. His heart accelerated as he waited for her to pick up.
She picked up after three rings.
"Hello" she said and he let out a sigh of relief hearing her voice. He closed his eyes letting her voice soothe his heart.
"Roshni" he tried to find solace in her loud breathing, that he could clearly hear over the phone
"Did...Did you get home okay? " he asked worried
"No not yet" she sighed
"What. ..what do you mean 'not yet'...where are you...and what...what are you doing" a tinge of jealousy and obsession in his tone took over
"Sidharth relax. Actually Samarendra had an emergency and he had to go and..."
"What and he left you alone! " hissed Sidharth
"I'm fine Sidharth. I'm just waiting for a taxi and. .."
"Ahhh"
Sidharth heard a scream
"Roshni" he yelled over the phone "Roshni what happened...talk to me! Are you okay?" He yelled, but there was no reply
Silence was all he heard.
Sweat beads began to form on his forehead...and his heart beat became erratic
"Roshni answer me God damn it!" He screamed again in the hope of hearing her voice..but the call got disconnected.
Sidharth threw his phone on the side and took a u-turn, back towards the hotel
His heart was thumping wildly. He had never been this scared before.
Roshni stood and saw the same man from the hotel who Sidharth had beaten. The worst part was that he was not alone. There were two other guys with him looking at her in a dirty way.
"This is the girl I was telling you about...because of her I got these bruises" he was angry
Roshni could feel goosebumps on her skin...out of fear.
They took slow and steady steps towards her, with a disgusting smirk on their faces. She didn't need to think too hard to understand what their intentions were.
An involuntary scream escaped her throat, as she was pushed on the floor. Her back and arm rubbed against the harsh concrete on the road..and felt as if a shark object had hit her back and it started bleeding.
"Go away. L...L...leave me alone" she stammered
The guy came close and grabbed her by the hair, pulling her up from the ground. She could feel some hair being ripped out of her scalp because of the amount of pressure he had applied.
Roshni screamed in pain...
"Beautiful" he whispered and she could smell a strong scent of alcohol coming from his breath.
She shivered, as his gaze travelled down her body
Roshni began to push, scratch. ..whatever she could in an attempt to ran away, but her actions were only making them more angry.
"P. .Please let me go" she was crying. Terrified.
"Why Sweety? Don't you want to have some fun?"
The guys eyes fell to the engagement ring and pulled it off her finger..
"Nice ring...Where's your fiance. A while back he was all super hero. He's not in the mood to save you now kya? ." they joked, thinking Sidharth was her fiance
"Please..let me go" she begged
The guys laughed as they closed the gap and pulled her closer.
She closed her eyes dreading the worst to happen, but suddenly she could no longer feel his touch.
She opened her eyes to see him almost being strangled to death..
"Sidharth" she whispered
Rage empowered every move as he beat the three guys mercilessly.
"How dare you? HOW FU**KING DARE YOU TOUCH HER!" He screamed his lungs out at the guy who was now lying on the floor in a pool of his own blood.
The other two tried to attack Sidharth in an attempt to save their buddy, but Sidharth was on fire, as he beat them to a pulp.
He kept on hitting and hitting and hitting...and somehow the three managed to run for their lives. .
Sidharth mentally noted the car number plate as they disappeared out of sight
He turned angrily towards Roshni "I told you to come with me - Didn't I?" His tone was very harsh, as he grabbed by her arms
"You never listen to me. Do you have any idea what could have happened tonight" his fingers were digging into her skin of her arms causing her pain.
"And that Bl**dy Samar whatever...how dare he leave you alone. I am going to rip his fu**ing head off - I swear... What could have been more Important than you...He will have to answer to me.." he screamed...
Although he was raged, all Roshni could see in his eyes was pure love and concern for her
"Sidharth. .woh" she swallowed hard
"Sidharth what!!!" He shrieked as he pulled her closer
"Tumhe kuch ho jaata toh..." he whispered as tears welled up in his eyes "when I heard you scream..I...I..." he cringed at the memory, and held her tighter "Meri saansen chalti hai toh sirf tumhare wajah se. You are the only reason for my breaths" Sidharth said emotionally, looking deeply into her eyes. "IF SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED TO YOU.."
"Ooch" his hand accidently rubbed against her wounded hand, and Sidharth let go...and his eyes softened seeing the blood
"Jaan...You're hurt..." his voice now softer as he looked at her wound
"It's okay..just a small cut.." she lied
But he ignored her, and grabbed her hand "Come with me!" It was almost an order
Roshni quietly followed him to his car, wiping away her tears..
He sat her on the car seat as he kneeled down on the pavement.
Gently he held her hand and began wiping the blood, with some tissues, blowing on it, from time to time, making sure he didn't hurt her.
Roshni was crying and hissing in pain..her arm was hurt really bad. ..but it was her back that was paining more
"You never listen to me...haven't changed a bit!" He sulked wiping away his own tear...
"I always listen to you. Just today I didn't Listen" she said cutely, as she moved around on the seat..uncomfortably
Sidharth looked up "what's wrong..is it still hurting? "
Roshni shook her head first but then nodded. He looked down at her hand and gently massaged it
"No..Not there" she said unknowingly
"Matlab? "
"Kuch nahin"
"Roshni what is it? Tell me where it's hurting. ."
He watched her straighten her back a few times..And he pulled her out of the car
"Show me, where is it hurting" he tried to look behind, but she jerked him away..
Sidharth had enough. He pulled her towards himself, and their bodies touched. He wrapped one arm tight around her waist and locked her arms between their chests
"Sidharth I'm fine" she glared at him
"Stand still for a moment will you"
Roshni repeatedly tried to jerk him away, and he had enough. He pulled her towards him, making sure their bodies were touching..and wrapped one arm around her waist tightly.
He tried to lock her arms between their chests, and put the other arm behind her, while she kept protesting. He simply passed a glare.
"Stand still will you!" He ordered, as he touched her bare back, and a gasp escaped her lips, which sounded more like a cry.
"I think it's bleeding" he said ...with worry.
"Sidharth just leave it...I'm Okay..."
He touched her back again, and she let out another gasp.
"Sidharth please" her dress had been torn and she was to shy to show him her bare back. ..
But Sidharth wasn't going to take a "No" as an answer
"You trust me nah" he asked, to which she automatically nodded her head
He pulled out a first aid box, from the dashbord, and stood behind her, and gently pushing her hair to one side.
He grabbed a bottle of antiseptic and some cotton and dabbed it gently on her wound, and she winced in pain...
"I'm sorry Jaan" he whispered, as he gently blew over the wound...
The atmosphere and his touch was sensual.
She closed her eyes, when he applied some antiseptic, and she hissed slightly.
Within seconds he blew air on her wound, as she clutched her saree tightly in her hands.
"Dard toh nahin hora?" He asked lovingly against her ears, before placing a soft kiss there.
Her heart jumped up, wanting to come out of her body, and tried desperately to keep her composure. She shook her head "No"
'Done" he whispered after a while, as he faced her, and she lost herself in his eyes.
Misha words echoed over and over in her mind, and Guilt took over, and she looked away. Ashamed.
Sidharth hugged her with such force, and so suddenly, that her back crashed against the car door.
Her hands went up into the air, as he clutched her body tightly.
His grip got tighter with every passing second.
"When I heard you scream...I felt as if I had died a thousand deaths...you know how scared I was. I was so scared Jaan.." he whispered as he felt a trail of soft kisses down to her neck
Roshni heart beat accelerated, and her mind went blank. Every organ in her body had gone numb, apart from her heart, which was feeling the most warming and pleasurable feeling...having HIM close to her.
For a moment she shut her brain, And listened only to her heart. Slowly she placed her hands on his back, and pushed herself more into him, hiding her face in his neck.
IT FELT SO RIGHT
They found their peace in each other's arms.
Sidharth kept his grip on her waist tightly, closing his eyes, as he inhaled her sweet scent.
"Jaan...if something had happened to you...God...thank God your safe" he kept whispering over and over again
Sidharth felt her hands retreating from his back, a little too soon for his liking, and his eyes flickered open. He kept his grip on her waist , refusing to let her go...and looked at her
She was staring at him...with some new unknown emotions...something was changing..he could feel it in his heart.
THE LOOK IN HER EYES...DID SHE FEEL SOMETHING FOR HIM TOO?
He jerked her closer. He wasn't sure of his actions anymore. He didn't know anything anymore. Everything was blurred out. It was just her.. ..ONLY HER
He didn't know what was going on in her mind, but he needed her close to him again. He needed her warmth. Her eyes were trying to say something...and his heart wanted to explode, with the thought "Is that love in her eyes"
Their faces were really close, but at that moment..they didn't care, because it was right...it felt so right.
Sidharth grabbed her chin, forcing her to look back at him
"You're feeling okay nah..."
Roshni gulped, and nodded a yes, then quickly shook her head in a no.
"Roshni..."
"Sidharth..woh .."
"Bholo Sidharth ki Jaan"
"Sidharth...woh...mein..."
"Say nah...what is it?"
"Sidharth woh misha" her heart cringed at the thought that She had not trusted her best friend
Sidharth furrowed his eyebrows "What about Misha?""
"Woh...I...I..." closing her eyes "I'm sorry"
"Jaan...did Misha say something...did she hurt you...tell me. Mein hoon nah...I promise I won't spare her"
"Sidharth I was wrong. I was so wrong!"
"Wrong about what Jaan" he asked cupping her face, ever so lovingly
"I should have trusted you. I should have trusted you...I'm sorry...sorry...I'm sorry..."
Then she narrated everything to him..sobbing hard
Sidharth closed his eyes...
"I'm sorry...sorry..." she kept whispering, as tears rolled down her cheeks.
He looked at her with his furious eyes ..rage for Misha, which turned softer all of a sudden
"I'm sorry" she repeated
'Sshhh" he placed a finger on her lips "Its okay...it's okay. I'm not angry..saachi. It was a misunderstanding...I understand"
"You're not angry with me?" She asked innocently
"Not anymore.." he smiled
Feeling ashamed of herself, Roshni lowered her eyelids, unable to look him in the eyes, when she noticed her bare ring finger...where her engagement ring used to be...and she snapped her head up
"OMG! My ring... I lost the ring...they took it. What will I tell Mom...and Sam..." she began to panic
"Roshni..Roshni...listen to me..."
"Sidharth the ring..."
"Relax...JUST RELAX! It's just a ring..."
"No Sidharth..it's not just any ring...ITS MY ENGAGEMENT RING. It's a symbol that I belong to the owner of that ring..."
Sidharth shook his head...Calming himself
"You seriously believe that you belong to that Samar whatever? The ring is that important to you...You are seriously happy to tie the knot with a person you do not love!"
Roshni just stared at him...
It was too late to over think her decision
"Sidharth you don't understand...that ring..."
"Forget it...Forget about that Blo**dy ring. Just forget it." Calming himself down, he cupped her face in his palm " Jaan look on the bright side, Maybe it's a sign. A good sign. A sign that this engagement was never meant to be. Maybe God doesn't want this alliance to happen"
"Huh..."
"Roshni...whatever you may think..i know that you and that Samar whatever, are not meant to be. Losing the engagement ring is proof of it" he said as he looked straight into her eyes...
"No...No...you are wrong. .." she mumbled inaudibly
"I have to go ..I need to go" she began to mumble
"Roshni"
"Sidharth Let go of my hand. THIS IS WRONG. WE SHOULDN'T BE TOGETHER LIKE THIS" she whispered, but he gripped her hand tighter
"IT'S NOT WRONG...You just can't walk away every time. I LOVE YOU DAMMIT! And I know that you love me too... AND DONT YOU DARE TRY TO DENY IT! .BECAUSE I CAN SEE IT IN YOUR EYES, HOW MUCH YOU LOVE ME ..."
"No...Let go of me...Sidharth..."
"No. I won't let you go. Our entire lives depends on your one decision. I know you love me. I know it...Are you really going to throw away this feeling...this connection we share...for one stupid engagement ring which i know means nothing to you!"
"Sidharth please" she pleaded as she struggled to get out of his grip
"This is not just about you and me!' She pleaded
"I know...i know...Just say you love me, and I promise I will fix everything. I won't let anyone get hurt. Just one chance Jaan...just say you love me...Just leave that Samar whatever..and"
"Sidharth...please try and understand. You are my best friend. And will always be...but we cannot be anything more than that.'"
"Don't you dare try and friend-zone me! You know very well there is more than just friendship between us!"
"Sidharth..." she sighed helplessly...
"Okay...okay Lets just forget everything that happened. Let's start over. I promise this time I will make it right. I won't do anything to piss you off. ..let's ummm start of as friends" he said through gritted teeth..but at the same time, sounded so desperate.
Roshni looked on confused "Friends...where's the catch?" She asked spectically
"No catch...Friends for now...and then" he smirked
"What do you mean for now? What's going to happen next?"
"See we will be friends for a few days...just to get comfortable with each other...then" his voice trailed off...His voice became husky and a little sexy
Her stomach became a home for millions of butterflies "Then...?" She gulped
"Then girlfriend..."
Roshni eyes and mouth widened in shock "WHAT!"
"What do you mean 'What'? I'm just letting you get used to being close for now...then..."
"Then..."
"My wife" he finally smiled...at his perfect plan
"Shut up Sidharth. Kabhi toh serious banno!"
"I am being serious. You know I'm single and ready to mingle!" He winked
"Sidharth You are single...but I am not...remember!
Her words left Sidharth frustrated
But unlike the last few times, Sidharth wasn't ready to give up this moment. HE HAD TO MAKE HER UNDERSTAND. He wasn't going to let go...Because this time he wanted to savour it, and he gently cupped her face and bringing it closer he planted a kiss on her forehead, while he closed his eyes to relish the moment.
"We are meant to be, and I promise happily ever after will happen for us..." he whispered as he bent slightly and kissed her right eyelid
Roshni wanted to stop him. Her mind was screaming and ordering her to run away...she was engaged to someone else. But her heart was in no mood to pay any attention to her mind.
Both their breathing was ragged
"You belong to me..." he repeated as he kissed her left eyelid
Sidharth opened his eyes and saw that her eyes were still closed, and he could feel her breaths on his lips, just like she could feel his breath on hers.
He looked down at her lips "I LOVE YOU" which sent a shiver down her back
His lips were just inches apart from hers...but the barking of some stray dogs
Both their eyes fly open, as they realised where they were and what they were doing...bringing Roshni back to reality
She was a mess...she was just too confused about her feelings. Unlike Sidharth who was not willing to let her go...ever again.
"I want you" she watched his face inch closer and closer.
His lips met her forehead, taking her breath away. She could hear his heart pounding, matching the beat of her...creating perfect harmony.
She released the breath, as his lips detached from her forehead and his face moved closer to her neck.
"I need you" he whispered so close to her, that She could feel his warm breath on her ear.
His words, the proximity evoked so many feelings in her heart, that travelled down to the pit of her stomach and exploded into a million butterflies.
She tried desperately to clear the fuzziness in her mind, due to the closeness, to get back to rational thinking
"I love you" he repeated for the umpteen time
He grabbed her waist more tightly and ready to slam his lips on hers, when DD face flashed in front of her eyes
"ENOUGH .." she screamed as she pushed him off her. Sidharth stumbled a little with the force but steadied himself
"This is wrong. ...We can't do this. I cant betray my families trust in me..." she stated, convincing herself more than Sidharth
"Jaan..."
"No...Sidharth..This is not a joke. We can never be together. WE CAN'T BE TOGETHER..." he was about to reply back, but she cut him off
"Sidharth..try and I understand. It's too late. We cannot be together. Not now. Not ever"
Sidharth smiled slightly and shook his head
'Well too bad ..because I'm not giving you a choice...YOU BELONG TO ME AND ONLY ME." He didn't mince any words. He spoke what he wanted loud and clear.
He held her arms, just below her shoulders, squeezes her close to him and whispered in strong words 'I want you real bad, and I will get you by HOOK and by CROOK.."
Roshni lost her patiences. Narrowing her eyes she replied in straight words
"WELL YOU'RE NOT GOING TO GET ME!"
"IS THAT A CHALLENGE JAAN? YOU KNOW I JUST LOVE CHALLENGES. JUST WAIT AND WATCH! Just some time..and you will be mine" he replied confidently, to which Roshni closed her eyes mentally exhausted
"It's too late...Sidharth..."
"Its never too late! I know whatever happened in the past was not in our hands. Jo hogaya woh hogaya. We can't change any of it. But nothing is lost Roshni...We can start over. Just give me some time to sort everything out" he pleaded
Her heart melted...momentarily
"We can start over..." she looked up innocently, sonewhere, hope in her eyes
"Yes...yes we can... We will build our new memories, a new friendship, a new relationship... but this time with no doubts. Only trust"
She smiled listening to him ..and she felt as if a burden had been lifted from her heart...but then her mind took over
"No...Sidharth I don't deserve you...I didn't trust you"
"Jaan...Ssshhh...stop thinking about the past. We will start from fresh...and trust me my love...I will fill your life with so much happiness...so much love that you will forget everything...these past four years...Samar whatever...everything" Sidharth said keeping a hand on hers, as he tried to read her thoughts.
Her smile slowly disappeared...as she looked at him with a blank expression
Sudden images of her mother's happiness, flashed before her eyes ...and she pulled her hand away.
"Just say you love me. ..and Let me handle the rest."
"I...I...don't know...I.. have... to go...Mom...Samarendra... I...I have to go"
The mere mention of Samarendra bought back a pang of jealousy in his heart
He held her, even more close. He put his finger on her lips and then pulled her chin up, and looked directly into her eyes
"Roshni..." He stepped forward to touch her, but she backed away
"Did I say something wrong...Did I hurt you" he whispered the last part softly, which pinched her heart.
"No...but these actions of yours are hurting me"
His eyebrows scrunched up, as he studied her, trying to figure out what to say next.
"I have to go" she said wiping her tears
"This is not over Roshni" he whispered, before she rushed to a approaching taxi and drove away...leaving Sidharth hurt and confused.
He sat in his car and his grip on the steering wheel tightened so much that his knuckles almost turned white.
He wanted to hit something or someone.
He was frustrated
He knew he was playing with feelings and emotions of Roshni loved ones, just because he wanted Roshni. He knew what he was doing was wrong...both morally and ethically.
He understood her fear deep down...
He knew he was wrong. He knew he was being selfish, but he couldn't find any other way.
He began to drive like a maniac, as he allowed his rage to take over completely
"Why don't you understand...You belong to me Roshni...I can't live without you..."
His car came to a screeching halt.
He got out of His car. He closed his eyes and once again images of Roshni and Samarendra flashed in front of him. And it was too much for him to handle.
"ROSHNIII" he screamed and he fell to his knees, covering his face with the palm of his hands...trying to control his rage ..
A few minutes past...when suddenly a thought came to his mind...and his lips curved up into a smile.
"Why didn't she slap me when I came closer to her. Why didn't she ask me to back off when I hugged her...Why didn't she protest when I almost kissed her.
WHY DIDN'T SHE STOP ME...
IS IT BECAUSE I AFFECT HER...YES I AFFECT HER. HER ACTIONS ARE A CLEAR INDICATION THAT SHE DEFINITELY FEELS SOMETHING FOR ME..."
His whole face lit up
"Fine Roshni...you want to play hard to get. Then be it! Be ready to loose. I'll make sure you admit THAT you love me too...aur jo marzi karlo... Shaadi tumhari end mein mujhse hi hogi. "
Edited by shab01 - 7 years ago
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