Sia ran through the corridors. She just could not stop crying.
She bumped into someone.
"AAHH!"
She fell down on the ground.
"Sia, Sia! Are you ok?"
Somebody spoke out in a concerned voice.
Sia opened her eyes and saw it was Arjun.
"Sia, I am Sorry, mene tumhe dekha nahi, Are you hurt?"
Arjun helped her get up. She was still crying.
Arjun: Sia! Kya hua? Kya tumhe bohot chot laga he??? tum ro kyun rahi ho? I am so sorry!! Sia! Kaha chot laga he?
Arjun was quite shocked with her behavior.
Arjun: Sia! Kuch to bolo, kya hua? Tumhe...
Sia: Arjun me thik hoon, mujhe chot nahi laga he.
Arjun: to phir tum ro kyun rahi ho? Kisisne... SIA! Mujhe bolo kya hua he?
Sia looked at Arjun.Sia left his support and adjusted herself. She wiped her face and then said
" Arjun, tum humesha mere liye itna sochte ho, aur me sirf tumhe aur paresani me dalti hoon. Par Arjun tumhe phikar karne ka zarurat nahi he...me thik hoon"
She took a deep breath and said
"wo gym me coach ki baat se mujhe bohot bura lag gaya tha, bas...me thik hoon Arjun"
Arjun was not still sure. He have never seen her cry like this. He knew this was just not about coach.
Sia tried to smile.
" Arjun, I am sorry, tumhe kahi chot to nahi laga?"
She silenced a bit and then again said
"Mujhe jana he...bohot sare homework baki he...bye Arjun"
And she left.
Arjun knew that she was hiding something. But what?
He remembered something else from last night...Raghav was quite silent at room.
Aisa kya hua hoga?
When Arjun entered the room he saw it was all dark. But he knew that Raghav was not asleep yet. He knew that something serious has happened. He didn't disturb Raghav.
Mujhe pata karna hoga akhir baat kya he...
Monday morning
But Raghav...he waited for her on Date Night. And she didn't come. Did he felt this bad too cause he expected her to come and she didn't??
Raghav smiled at her and was about to tell her something when suddenly Saloni came there and hugged him
Saloni: O my Raghav!!I missed you so much! mene tumhe phone kiya par tum uth nahi rahe the!!
Raghav was surprised. He didn't know that Saloni was back. he tried to get her off him, but she was still hugging him. He looked at Sia.
Sia was looking at them. She wanted to look away but she couldnot. She felt her heart beating fast. So fast that it hurt!
Raghav now forcefully broke the embrace.
Saloni was surprised at his reaction. She turned and looked that Sia was still there.
Saloni: Oh hi Sia. I think ki tumne DJ night kafi enjoy kiya hoga...akhir this is the first time you have seen such an environment!!
Raghav: Saloni! Please! Stop insulting her all the time!
Saloni: par Raghav, mene toh...
Sia didn't listen to them anymore. She couldnot listen to them anymore. This is the reality Sia... Raghav aur saloni...Elite ke amir students aur hottest couple...inke liye tu bas ek birag he!!
Suddenly she heard Raghav calling her name
"Pushpa, I am sorry Pushpa...Saloni ka ye matlab nahi tha"
Sia looked at him and said calmly
"Koi baat nahi... Usne mujhe baatakar insult kiya he...aur tum mazaak me karte ho"
She walked away and took her seat. She took deep breaths and tried to calm herself down.
Mein sirf boxing ke liye yahaan ayi hoon, sirf boxing! Sirf boxing!
Saloni and Raghav were sitting in the canteen. He was silently drinking a smoothie. Saloni was blabbering about her cousin's wedding. He didn't even listen to her.
Suddenly Saloni realized that Raghav was not paying attention. He seemed distracted. Maybe mein DJ night pe uske saath dance nahi ki isi liye wo mujhse naraz hein.
Saloni: baby, kya hua? Tum naraz ho?
Raghav turned to look at her
" Saloni, this world is not just about you only! When will you get that?"
Saloni was surprised to hear his remark. What did he mean?
Saloni:Tum kya bol rahe ho Raghav? I cant understand!
Raghav:Aur samjho ge bhi nahi, cause tumhe khud ko chor kar kisi aur bareme koi interest nahi he.
Saloni was now quite shocked to hear his words. Why is he talking like this?
Saloni:Raghav kya mene kuch?
Raghav stood up.
Raghav:Try to open up your mind a bit saloni, kabhi kabhi dusro ke bareme bhi soch liya karo...it will help!
Saying this he left the canteen. Saloni sat there in astonishment!
ELITE GATE (NIGHT)
Sia saw Raghav at the gate. She didn't have the strength to talk to him. She was far too stressed. She couldn't sleep well last night. early morning gym and then class and then facing Raghav and then Saloni...and then cafe...all this was too much for her!
She wished she could just make him leave!
Raghav saw her coming.
"Pushpa...please mere baat suno"
Sia: Raghav..Please...please mujhe aur paresaan maat karo...mujhe akela chor do!
Raghav: Pushpa mujhe tumse kuch kehna he, and its important!
Sia: Mujhe kuch nahi sunna he Raghav!
Sia remembered earlier this day Saloni came to her and reminded her who she is actually! A GARIB! She told her to stay away from Raghav!!But what could she do if he didn't want to stay away!!
Sia: Raghav...please mujhe...
She suddenly felt light headed. Her feet couldn't support her body weight...she felt dizzy. She saw Raghav telling her something but she could not hear him...she blacked out!
Pushpa! Pushpa!
Sia heard Raghav calling her out. She was still feeling dizzy. She tried to open her eyes.
Pushpa!
She opened her eyes and saw Raghav. He looked worried. He was quite tensed. But Sia felt very relaxed.
She could feel his arms around her, supporting her body. She could feel his warmth. It was very comforting. She closed her eyes again.
"Pushpa! Pushpa! Kya tum thik ho?"
Sia opened her eyes fully now. She tried to stand on her feet but was unable to. Raghav was still holding her in his arms. He made her sit on a bench in the garden.
"Pushpa...Kya tum abhi thik ho?"
Sia held her head with her hand. It was so heavy!
"Pushpa tum yahaan baitho...I will get you some water!"
"Nahi...", Sia held him back." Mein thik hoon...tum maat jao"
Raghav held her quickly fearing that she was passing out again.
"Pushpa! Mein Ms Sen ko phone karta hoon..."
Sia didn't speak. She knew he won t call Ms Sen. She relaxed and just sat there leaning on Raghav.
Raghav felt her breathing getting normal. Chalo Ms. Sen ko bulane ke zarurat nahi he. He calmed down a bit. He called her again...this time softly.
"Pushpa"
Sia didn't answer.
Raghav held her closer to him. She looked very tired...very stressed...aur yeh sab mere wajase heh!
Sia felt better. She opened her eyes and lifted her head. She saw Raghav looking at her.
"Pushpa, kya tum better feel kar rahi ho?"
Sia nodded her head.
She stood up supporting him. She could walk now.
Raghav held her still...His one arm around her shoulder and his other hand holding her hand.
Raghav: Mein tumhe hostel tak chod deta hoon.
When they reached the hostel entrance, Raghav called Sama and asked her to escort Sia to her room.
Sia was feeling good now. She turned to Raghav and said
"Raghav... tume mujhse kuch kehna tha na?"
Raghav saw Sama coming down. He let Sia go slowly. He then gave an assuring smile and said
"Good night Pushpa..."
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