Manan SS : Love Diary part 14 & 15 on pg 77 (16 May) (Completed) - Page 2

It all started when I moved in with Mukti in her apartment, we were studying in same college, she kept requesting me to share apartment with her and one day when I decided I can't live with my step mother and tolerate my father ignoring me anymore, I accepted her offer so here I m packing my bag and going to live with my best friend who understands and loves me the most.

My parents didn't make any move to stop me, they were fine with it infact my father said it will be best if I live near my college... I know I know he also wanted to get rid of hearing my step mother complaining about me all the time, so he thought after that he would get some peace in his life, I have a step sister too, she is not so good but not bad either, we talk sometimes.

Nandini...Nandini... are u done packing?

So here she comes, Mukti.

Yes yes its almost done, I said while tried to put some more clothes inside my bag, oh come on I m a girl, I need them all.

Mukti's eyes moving around my room and then she asked in disbelief, Nandini, u r taking all these bags with u?

So?

Oh plz, we are just going to my apartment not some other town, u can come here anytime and take whatever u want.

I looked at her as if she lost her mind, are u serious Mukti? u know the reason I m coming with u because I can't stand that cruella, I m really not interested in coming here and see her face by any chance.

Cruella, nice name, she replied and we both giggled on her nick name which I given her...

so I think I should thank her u r coming to live with me, it's all because of her, she grinned and hugged me, I can't tell u Nandini how happy I m, now we sisters will live together and have so much fun...I hugged her back I m happy too Mukti, yes we are like sisters, because I have only her who cares for me so much.

Mukti called the driver and ordered him to take my stuff to the car, he gave us questioning look but we just grinned...

When we reached to the house, Mukti jumped out before me and bowed me, welcome to my small house princess Nandini, I giggled and raised my chin in royal style, we used to play this a lot when we were kids.

She showed me my room and we started unpacking my things, Mukti's parents lives in London and her parent's house was too big to her so she moved in here, her parents are rich, they sends her so much love every month in a form of money and gifts...typical rich parents, they can never understand what a kid actually wants, they need love. That's it.

After almost 6 hours I done unpacking my stuff, I collapsed on the couch and closed my eyes, wanted to take a nap but it can't be possible when Mukti is around, she cried my name and came running to me...Nandini...I jerked up from my laying position and asked rubbing my eyes...what happened.

Nandini see this, Message. She replied happily.

What message?

She waved her cell phone front of my eyes, that wide smile not leaving her face.

I snatched her phone yawning and read it aloud I M IN MUMBAI...

Yes Nandini, he is in Mumbai, see he arrived here just for me, she whirled round and started doing happy dance. I smiled seeing her happy. I know who she is talking about none other than Abhi, the guy she met in Agra where she went to attend her sister's wedding.

Hold on, but he lives in Agra right? Then what is he doing here?

He is coming to live with his cousin and maybe join business with him, he just completed his MBA.

Cousin? Who.

I don't know but he talks a lot about him, just like we are close, they are brothers and best friends. I m so happy today, first u moved in with me and now Abhi is also here, u r so lucky for me, Mukti kissed my cheeks and went to her room hugging that cell phone, I laughed shaking my head... she is crazy.

In evening I was arranging my study table, keeping all the necessary books. I m not a brilliant student, just an average one, I can't be like people who study day and night but I study enough to keep good marks. Mukti is talking to Abhi over phone from the last two hours, now I understood how she manages to live here alone; she has her phone after all.

She again entered running in my room, Nandini, get ready we are going to the party...

What? Which Party? I m not going anywhere.

Her smile faded, I felt guilty but what to do, I m not a fan of parties. Crazy youngsters, party drugs and loud music...

Mukti made an innocent face and pleaded...plz Nandini, Abhi is inviting us over his house, and U also never met him before, don't you want to know who the person is your best friend is dating, she asked in hopeful excitement.

But I have talked him on phone and I will meet him some other time. Plz you go I m already tired.

She made a crying face...its ok if u don't want to come Nandini, I won't force u... she turned her back and started going, she knows my weakness, I m very soft hearted and specially about her, I can't see her sad...

I called her and she turned quickly as if waiting for this to happen.

Ok I will come with you.

Her face lit up and she quickly went to my wardrobe...started searching for a dress.

This one is nice, I m sure you will look hot she said with a wink.

The dress was sleeveless and black, it reaches to mid thighs, it fits to me perfectly and showed my figure well, I wore it only once because I felt conscious when anyone stares at my legs. I know I have beautiful legs it's not their fault to stare but I m shy.

We both got ready but Mukti gave me disapproving look about my makeup which was very light, she done my hair and makeup and trust me she is best in this department, when I looked myself I actually admired myself then she made me wear high heels ...Mukti was looking gorgeous in her red dress which Abhi gifted her, she loves this dress... we locked out apartment and headed to the party.

The parking lot of the house was already full with cars and bikes, we somehow parked ours and entered in, strong smell on alcohol hits my nose and the loud music giving my ears no opportunity to hear something else, we walked ahead and a cute looking guy came smiling and hugged Mukti, without introduction I recognized, its Abhi. Then he looked at me, who is this pretty girl? I blushed a little on his compliment, I m not very good in taking compliments, she is Nandini my best friend and my new house mate. Mukti replied happily, Abhi came forward and hugged me lightly, so u r Nandini, heard a lot about you...I m sure not more than I heard about you, I replied... he looked at Mukti and kept his hand on his heart, I m touched, Mukti blushed a little.

Abhi asked us to dance with him but I really don't want to go, Mukti excitedly pulled my hand, yes Nandini lets go and dance...no Mukti u go I m fine...plz Nandini ...she said in pleading voice...Abhi also requested me.

Plz Mukti you and Abhi go after all u r meeting him after long time, u go and enjoy I m fine.

I can't leave u alone here, u don't know anyone.

Its okay yr I m fine.

Are u sure.

Yes Mukti now go.

They both went to dance while I took a seat at the bar counter. They both look so cute together, I felt good to see them happy...that's why I want to give them some time alone...but now I m here, sitting alone and getting hell bored.

Some guy near the bar counter starring me since long, no actually staring my body, I felt conscious and turned to other direction, Mukti waved me from the dance floor and I waved her back to assure I m okay here. The guy now came near me and offered me a drink, he was so drunk, I politely said no and stood up to go, this guy was making me uncomfortable, he appeared front of me and asked for a dance, I again said no but he started insisting me, I tried to go but he held my hand, I pulled my hand back angrily, he was drunk so his grip was not so hard, when I pulled my hand he lost his balance and the drink he was holding on other hand spilled over my dress.

He tried to reach to me but I pushed him and quickly walked away, I need to clean my dress. Without wasting time I went upstairs, I hope that guy won't follow, I was walking and walking but no sign of bathroom..hah finally I got it, I cleaned my dress and headed back but I was confused which way to go, this house was very big and have so many corridors...

After debating for a while I decided to take the first corridor. My footsteps stopped when I heard a loud crushing sound, I stepped back and found a door half open, I walked ahead and peeked in, the room was dark, I was confuse, whether to go or not but what if someone is injured and need help, so I entered inside, it wasn't fully dark, few lights were coming from the window, I took another step inside and saw night lamp was fallen on the floor broken, I bent down and found some other broken things too, the room was a mess, I looked around and found someone sitting on the floor, his head was down and a bottle of bear laying beside him, I walked ahead and asked.. hello, are u ok? He looked up, I stood like a statue to see him, he was a good looking guy, he had defined jaw, big eyes which were half closed and showing his long eye lashes, but he was looking drunk and his age must be around 20 or 21. His hair was a mess and falling on his forehead, I admit I haven't seen any better looking guy before...

I shook my head and lowered my gaze which fell on his hand, it has deep cut and blood dripping from it, I quickly reached to touch it, I felt him flinch by my touch and he struggled to open his eyes, which was difficult because of so much bear he was having. He smiled to see me which was very surprising for me, suddenly he moved further and hugged me, I was shocked but could not understand why I haven't pushed him, he whispered I knew u will come, his hot breath touching my neck and making my heart beats run faster...I knew you will come back to me someday, he whispered again...his words held so much pain and desperation, I felt something wet on my shoulders, which were perhaps his tears, I felt like crying too, I m very emotional person and cry easily, don't leave me again...he said between sobs.

I think he is mistaking me someone else, but I felt this strong urge to sooth his pain, I wrapped my arms around his and patted his back, I felt my eyes going moist too, he asked again, plz say u won't leave me again? I don't know what gotten into me I replied back, I won't leave u again... his hold tighten around me, as if doesn't wanted to let go that person, I m here with you I repeated, he broke the hug and cupped my face, I looked in his eyes which were watery and held so many emotions, he raised his head and kissed my forehead, he mumbled thank you. I felt the area of my forehead on fire which he just touched by his lips.

He closed his eyes fully and started drifting to sleep, I helped him in getting to the bed, I made him lay and went to find aid box, after searching for long I get it, he was already asleep, I touched his head and brushed his hairs which were falling on his eye lids...I must say he was an attractive guy, he was tall and had a perfect physique. I took his hand on mine and cleaned his wound I wrapped it nicely after applying medicine tube.

When I was done I heard someone yelling my name, I walked ahead to go but stopped and looked back at him, I was curious to know. What can be his story?

After giving him quick glance I walked out, how I forgot Mukti must be worried about me, I quickly made my way downstairs but found her on a way, Nandini...where were u? I was looking for u everywhere.

I m so sorry Mukti, actually someone spilled drink on me so I went to washroom...I found her giving me questioning look which I understood why maybe she noticed those tears in my eyes, I covered it with a smile and said lets go. She nodded and turned, I wiped my eyes and cheeks to look fine.

We bid our good bye to Abhi and headed to the house.

AN- so here is the first part, I hope u like it, don't forget to leave comments :)