New day ( enroute college ground )
" so tell me , why this all of a sudden interest in sports today , huh Jo ? Moti asked suspiciously as she walked with her arm interlocked with Jodha .
" Umm because u love it and we r having a free hour ...besides isn't it our responsibility to cheer for our college team ? ..Jodha tried answering as casually as possible without giving even the slightest cue of her eagerness.
"Duh ... Really ??" , unconvinced by the answer given by her dearest Sister in law Moti narrowed her eyes demanding truth .
" No !!!...ummm...", pursing her lips cutely she decided to spill the beans ... " actually Jalal asked me to come and watch the match and i couldnt say no to him ...so ..." , pausing momentarily she tucked the free hair strand behind her ear and smiled impishly .
" Oh...so thats the truth , eh ?...Moti winked at Jodha making her blush mildly ...earlier it made her uncomfortable but lately she became used to and somewhere started enjoying her bhabhi's teasing sessions too .
" what r we waiting for then ...lets go ... Gracing a huge grin on her face Moti indicated towards the college ground where the inter college basket ball match was supposed to be held .
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The duo reached ground hand in hand , excitement was clearly evident on their faces...one being sports lover , genuinely looked forward for the match while the other ...though not really interested in the things going to happen came there for her boy ...they were busy making their way through the crowd when someone called them from far ...
" Here guys !! , Moti and Jodha looked up to find Reva already there waving at them with a huge smile .
" U guys here?? i thought u weren't interested in the game , otherwise i would have asked u beforehand" ,...Reva said partly surprised to see them there .
She ofcourse was there to support Abdul who was playing for college team ,she once asked Jodha and Moti to come along with her but they humbly denied giving some or the other reason ...but today they were themself there .
Noticing the surprise in Reva's tone Moti cooed .
u know we love u right ?... we thought u would get bore without us ...so here we r ...only for u ...pulling her cheek Moti winked at Jodha with an sheepish smile over her face .
Aww so sweet of u people ...the innocent pal hugged her two besties totally oblivious to their devilish side ...the trio fell into conversation thereafter when a loud cheer erupted in the feild .
The boys made their way into the court ...dressed in red and blue they started warming up in a circle .
Unable to find out Jalal among all , the restless girlfriend focussed hard...after all she was there only and only for him ,isnt it ?
she spotted Abdul , surya and Maan but Jalal was nowhere found between them ...frowning she was about to turn away her gaze when her eyes fell on a striking personality , she couldnt see the person becoz he was hidden behind his teammates , but something told her he was her man and her hunch was prooved right when Jalal came into full view as the team dismantled .
In his red jersey that moulded his body perfectly , with his hair neatly gelled back he flashed a smile at the audience making him look melancholously outstanding .
Suddenly the cheering became louder , " huhhh...his female fans ...she rolled her eyes ...with tinge of jealousy dripping down her eyes ...Nevertheless she still felt proud assured by the fact that he was her man and she could say that confidently ,for she trusted him more than herself , the thought itself thrilled her to the core that she couldnt stop herself from swooning over her boyfriend .
Opponent team members too made their way into the court , the warm ups were done and the two teams started taking their positions .
Jodha's eyes trailed to the rival team members when Moti pointed towards them ...they seemed equally well built which meant the match was actually going to be tuff .
she noticed Jalal looking for something or someone to be precise among the crowd .
"Is he searching for me ?? A thought crossed her mind ...making her heart go haywire ... she wished to shout aloud like a teenager and drag his attention towards her but then she knew her limits ...before she could think of any other way ...Jodha heard refree blew the whistle indicating the beginning of the match .
Her eyes trailed back to Jalal who took his position focussing back on the match .
Eagles ( college team ) vs Red bulls (Rival team ) ...the teams took their positions ... Eagles choosed to shoot first ... Jalal started dribbling the ball , he was pretty good in handling it and why not ,he was his team's point shooter after all .
Jodha's eyes were glued to Jalal , though she didnt had much knowledge about the game , still was impressed by Jalal with the way he moved , the way he controlled the ball , his authoritarian attitude as he shouted directions , she was totally in awe with his playing skills .
Despite of her sheer disinterest in games , Jodha beleived she would enjoy the match today , credit goes to Jalal ofcourse .
A loud gasp dragged Jodha out of her thoughts ... the culprit was none other than Reva who whined dissapointedly for the near miss of Eagles .
Jodha was so lost in her incredulously hot senior , that she didnt see when the ball passed from Jalal's hands into Maan who missed the shot .
What the ...she heard him screaming aloud ,anyhow it was too late since the rival team took the ball ,passed the defenders and was about to take the basket .
Thankfully eagles quickly surrounded them blocking his way forcing him to pass the ball to his team mate .
The game continued ... both the teams tried hard to find chinks in each other's armors .
Jodha's eyes followed Jalal as he dribbled the ball and single handedly cut through the defenders but unfortunately the whistle for half time blew before he could go further .
The teams walked out of the court ... they sat on their respective benches for a small break ...Jalal took a water bottle in his hands and poured it over his head ... shaking his head thereafter he raked his fingers through his hair .
Pressure was clearly visible on his flushed face , why only Jalal ? all of his team mates seemed equally tensed .
Jodha heard the two colleges had a bit of on going rivalry and winning was important for both , especially for eagles since the match was being played in their college and it's about the college's prestige issue now .
How badly she wished to go to him and ease his tension , but then again she knew she couldn't .
Sending a small prayer to the dearest almighty she fixed her gaze on her boy with a hope to get his sight , and like her wish granted by her kanha , Jalal's eyes fell on Jodha .
Peering the faces coming in the way his eyes finally found his love standing far away from him yet so close to him .
His lips automatically curved up into a half smile releiving Jodha instantly ...with her eyes still fixed on him , she traced the length of her hair lock and brought her hand to her chin , showing her thumb up in a fleeting second she smiled delightfully .
The action was so fast that before anyone could guess what she was doing or what she did just now , her hand was back to its place .
But the recipient understood her act , he didnt know why ...but her smile seemed to be the source of his strength , even in his toughtest times it was her simple small gesture that boosted up his spirits like anything ...just like now ...his eyes twinkled magnificently adoring a beautiful smile on his lips and he was back with the same enthusiasm as before .
The second half of the match started ...and it was more eventful than the first...though the score was still nil , both the teams tried hard to give their best , relentlessly attacking each other's defence they gave head to head fight to each other .
A couple of minutes passed with no progress yet , patience was wearing thin , still eagles had a small hope when Surya skillfully drove through their defence and passed the ball to Jalal who took the ball from there , he was about to shoot the basket but unfortunately he was brought down hitting his knees in the process .
A loud gasp escaped from the audience mouth . Jodha almost jumped out of her seat when Moti held her hand tight ...motioning her to sit calm and that it was very common for such things to happen ...she made her SIL understand making her relax thereupon.
The refree blewed the whistle raising yellow card indicating penality .
Rival team shot daggres at eagles when Jalal cooly stepped further avoiding their gazes .
Jodha who knew nothing about Basketball felt nervous for the first time , she just knew one thing as of now and that is ... everything was on Jalal's shoulder .
Drenched in his own sweat he focussed at the hoop of the basket ...Gosh ...how does he manage to look so hot even in tensed situation like this ...the whistle blew , Jodha didnt even realise what happened in the next freaking second , all she could hear was the loud whistle indicating time over and everyone cheering for eagles .
We won we won ...Reva shouted at the top of her lungs and hugged her besties ...
Really ?The game's over ? she hugged her back unable to beleive and craned her neck to see her guy who had a huge triumphant smile on his face , he was looking at her .
A smug smile plastered on his face , pressing his lower lip with his upper teeth he winked at Jodha before going back to his friends and enjoy his victory .
Her jaw dropped down to the floor , even before her mind could register what had just happened she felt few of the people sitting in front of her turning back and looking curiously at her .
Gosh ...she just died there ...Jodha shivered nervously , Jalal in his excitement didnt even realise what he did exactly .
Right there ,right now , how badly she wished the earth to tear apart and take her inside within . she just wanted to dissapear from there somehow ...while she was dealing with her embarassment ...all of a sudden from no where Rukkaiya emerged admist the crowd ...waving her hands at Jalal who was busy with his friends she unknowingly saved Jodha .
How could she miss the game afterall , it was Jalal playing and she would leave no chance to be in his good eyes .
Everyones curious gazes were answered ...Rukkaiya and Jalal's story wasnt hidden from anyone ...so they assumed Jalal's gesture was for his soon to be girl Rukkaiya ...thus they found it normal and focussed back on the court .
Jodha couldnt explain how happy she felt seeing Rukkaiya for the first time in days...Rukkaiya unbeleivingly turned out to be her saviour ...breathing a sigh of releif ...she quickly left the place with teasing Moti behind her while Reva made her way towards the team to find Abdul .
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It was last hour , Eagles decided to celebrate there small little victory in college canteen with cake cutting .
Jalal's group as usual sat together around a table and were enjoying the feast , when the girls made their entry .
The sudden change in the ambience with a gush of cool wind that made its way through the entrance gate caused Jalal to look in the same direction .
Jodha was walking in with Moti and Reva . He was so busy the whole day that he didnt even get a single minute to admire his love and now when he is finally over with all pressures ...he urged to spend some alone time with her .
Reva squealed like a small kid , finding Abdul in front ...she almost ran to him and hugged him tightly in front of everyone .
Where r her manners ?? We r in public for god sake ...Jodha rolled her eyes mumbling .
congratulating Abdul thereupon , Reva took a peice of sliced cake and fed him lovingly...she chirped happily to which Abdul reciprocated by hugging her back .
Jodha's gaze caught Jalal's eyes that beheld some unknown expressions , bracing herself to decode her boyfriend's mysterious countenance she happened to observe him carefully when it finally dawned upon her .
No ,like seriously , he wants me to do the same ?? Her eyes went wide making Jalal chuckled .
Her horrified expressions were worth watching , pressing his lips lightly not to burst into loud laughter Jalal somehow controlled himself .
Moti who was noticing the duo for a while teasingly nudged Jodha making her glare at her .
A devious thought sprouted in Jodha's mind ...her lips curved up into a devilish smirk ...it was time to seek revenge for what he had done to her in the basketball court , afterall only she knew how nervous she felt that time , untill Rukkaiya's sudden pop up , no need to mention the teasing sessions and embarassment thereafter that came as addition from her devil Bhabhi .
With her chin up and nose high the gusty junior walked straight ahead followed by Moti behind her who very well knew her SIL was upto something .
Congratulating the whole team in her honey laced sweet voice , she stood opposite to Jalal and took a small share of the cake from plate , slowly lifting her hand upwards she brought the peice almost near Jalal's mouth .
Quite surprised , the whole group stared at her blankly , why only them ,even Jalal was shocked by her act ...unable to fathom her actions he stood there like a statue .
Is she really going to feed me ?? That too in front of everyone ?? He mused... but when the cake actually stopped right in front of his mouth he decided to go as per her wish , when Jodha swiftly took back her hand and fed herself .
Umm...yummmy ...she moaned savouring the delicious cake .
It was time for his eyes to go wide , like really wide , His breath hitched as she licked the traces of cream around her lips with her tongue ...Damn ...the nerve of this girl ...he urgently needed to meet her somewhere alone .
Noticing him from the corner of her eyes she victoriously smirked clearly enjoying herself ...serves him right ...dancing mentally she was about to take her seat with her eyes still on Jalal when she noticed him indicating at the vacant place besides him ...which she royally ignored ofcourse , but unfortunaltely her legs on its own accord slided towards the seat besides Jalal , her heart afterall couldn't be so devil fight ?
But before she could take her place Moti sat on the chair leaving no other option for Jodha to look for another seat .
Feeling sorry she quitely took the seat besides Moti .
Slowly the group fell into conversation there after with most of the time Reva and Moti questioning and the boys answering their experince , fears and apprehensions during the game ...while the love birds dwelled in their own world stealing glances at each other .
The bell finally rang , everyone got up to leave for their respective homes ...Moti and Jodha moved through the throngs of happy students who appeared to congratulate the proud team becoz of which Jalal was left behind .
Huh ...twitching her lips she walked out with Moti .
Making their way to the car , Jodha and Moti paused to call Sujamal ...Jodha took out her phone and dialled sujamal's number ...after talking for a while ... she passed the Mobile to her dearest Bhabhi who was badly missing her husband as he was on tour for two days .
she stood a little far toying her finger ring when suddenly an arm wrapped around her waist pulling her away from the group of students exiting the campus , to a dimly lit secluded store room .
Panic bubbled inside her , she closed her eyes tightly when she felt the strong hands pinning her to the wall .
She opened her mouth to scream aloud but stopped when she heard her captor chuckle , why does she felt it so familiar???
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Her horrified nerves hadnt settled down yet when she felt her captor's lips moving towards her ear...booo ...she knows this voice ...its ...its
Jalal...she opened her eyes and pushed him back .
why do u always have to scare the hell out of me ...she screamed in a low whisper .
Why do always find ways to run away from me ?? stepping farther back to lean against the wall directly opposite her Jalal haughtily replied .
His lips quirked up into a nostalgic smile on finally getting the much needed privacy ...aah how much he missed his lady love .
Tracing her from head to toe with his eyes the smitten boyfriend closely observed his girl like he hadnt done since ages .
she saw him watching her , feeling a bit odd under his scrutinizing gaze she nervously gulped down her saliva .
wh...what ?? She stuttered uncomfortably .
crossing his arms over his chest ,arcing his head sideways he uttered huskily .
U didnt seem to congratulate me properly...did u ? Finding her waiting for his answer Jalal playfully exclaimed .
Supressing the blush that earnestly wanted to make its way ...Jodha played smart .
Aww , didnt ur so called fans already wished u ..." properly " ...air quoting the last word she sneered recalling the female crowd that fawned upon him a while before .
Dont u feel something's burning ?? Ru bbing his nose he raised his brows while his lips pulled up into a smirk irritating the junior .
" Nope ...not at all ...came her haste reply" ...why would i be jealous when i know ... she stopped in the middle .
What do u know ?? he urged her to complete her sentence .
When i know that the man they were drooling upon was already taken by someone for lifetime and they were wasting their time on him ...she replied coyly .
Oh , someone ..eh ? But i dont remember any such person ? ...gliding closer with a devious smirk playing on his lips Jalal asked only to be stopped by her .
Ah huh ... stay there coz im angry on u ...donning angry mode Jodha crossed her hands across her chest with a pout .
Angry ??like really ? But why ...unable to comprehend whether she was kidding or serious , Jalal thought solemnly for a second when something striked him ...oh i remember , u r talming about our college girls right ? ,but shouldn't u blame the girls for that ? He asked seriously .
Oh poor greek boy tch tch tch ... no need to flatter urself ok ...becoz...im angry for another reason ...she scoffed rolling her eyes .
Huh ?? completly clueless of what she was talking about Jalal scratched the back of his head but couldnt remember any such act that might have hurted her .
How innocent huh ...what was the need to...
what was the need to ?? Damn she again left her sentence incomplete ...why does she also have to do so...he mumbled .
umm nothing ...leave it ... she dismissed the thought that brought a blush over her cheeks whenever she remembers .
Jalal in one long stride stepped closer to her ...so much that their bodies were practically touching , he slipped his finger under her chin and angled up so she had no choice but to look at him .
He glided close to her and started in his husky voice ..." If its about the girls , u can rest assure ...for...someome special has actually kept me focussed nowaays ...but , If u r talking about the wink in the ground ...then let me tell u ,..i have every right on that special girl ...and no one can stop me from expressing my love to her ...right ??
His voice tingled the now familiar sensations in her body ...his words made her heart elated . Drowned in his dark brown eyes she didnt realise how and when he was so close to her .
It was his hot breath that fanned her face bringing her back to present ...heat rose up to her cheeks ...stucking out her tongue to wet her dried lips Jodha looked at him only to catch his gaze lingering on her lips.
Jodha watched his throat muscles work as he swallowed hard before meeting her eyes .
His eyes seemed darker ...making Jodha's heart throb inside her rib cage .
Jalal bent his head a little while her heart raced in anticipation ...he closed in futher ...his fingertips trailed her temple first , slowly sliding downways he stopped his index finger on her chin , with their lips only hair width apart he sensually traced the outline of her lips with his thumb and thats when they heard ...
Jod...haaa ...
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So here is rhe chapter 22 girls , its basically a filler chapter again but hope u people enjoyed it ...thanks for being patient darloos love u all .
Music Corner
Geet - Hui Sabse Parayee
Advocate Anjali Awasthi
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