bear with me guys, the pace will pick up. but i think this part will reveal more about the other characters.
enjoy!
part 8--
Jai Walia's suave black Mercedes raced across the Mumbai streets, undeniably stylish. He sat back in his car seat and silently drove, dressed to kill in his black suit (haye jaan…) His intense eyes were transfixed on the road… they were icy cold and held no emotion… his glare sharp and dangerous.
Jai: sooo Pushkar, you seem to be very good friends with Bani and Pia?
Pushkar, caught off guard, jerked up at Jai's sudden question.
Pushkar: Uhh…yea. We were good friends in college.
Jai: I see.
He coolly ran his fingers through his hair and glanced at his watch. They had to pick up Pia and Bani from their Mumbai flat and then drive to a romantic French restaurant that Pia had selected for their intimate "date."
Pushkar: to Mr.walia, app Pia se kaise mile?
Jai: Party mein. We started talking and one thing lead to another. You know how it is.
Shrugging, he said this with a careless tone, which caught Pushkar's attention.
Pushkar: ummm…yea.
His face drooped.
Pushkar: Mr. Walia…?
Jai looked irritated know. What did this boy want? Aggravated, he kept his gaze ahead and let out a small grunt.
Jai: YES pushkar?
Pushkar: do u luv her?
Jai: excuse me?
Pushkar: Do u luv pia, Mr.Walia?
Jai felt the anger boil inside his and the intensity of his eyes shone a fire in them…
Jai: WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT? How dare u? Pia my fiance and of course I…of course I luv---
Jai found his own voice trailing off, his eyes softened as he came to a realization, yet not wanting to admit it. Somewhere inside him he felt the stirring of something… a battle… of emotions… a thundering storm… or perhaps an erupting volcano…
However, Jai remained determined. He was not going to let Pushkar have the satisfaction of knowing that he was weak…anyone but Pushkar…
Jai: of course I luv her
He said this with a stern voice, yet with a hint of hidden vulnerability.
Pushkar: good. Becuz Pia is a wonderful person and she deserves to be luved. Pia deserves to have all the happiness in the world. She has a beautiful soul, mr. Walia. Deep, yet soft. It takes awhile to understand her and appreciate her beauty.
Pushkar, the happy go lucky jolly person was suddenly serious, his eyes filled with emotion and passion… of determination… of sadness
Pushkar: Her eyes… her eyes often betray her words… look carefully and you might actually see her soul through them…
Jai was astounded by his words. He seemed to deeply care for Pia.
Jai: thank u for your gracious advice and wise thoughts mr. shukla. Your girlfriend, Bani, should be happy to know how very much u care for her sister.
Jai's tone was harsh and arrogant.
Pushkar's expression softened and a smile spread across his face. His eyes held an amused glint.
Pushkar: bani… now there's a kind of girl u dun see everyday. Rite mr.walia?
Jai's grip on the wheel tightened.
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Bani: PIA DIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!
Pia walked into bani's room wearing a short black dress. She had still not done her hair and make up, yet looked pretty and simple.
Pia: kya hua bani? Y are yelling? and y aren't u ready yet… the guys are about to come any minute!
Bani: I dun noe wat to wear di. I think a saree would be a little too much and a salwar not as formal…
Pia: arre bani, y dun u borrow one of my dresses?
Bani: who di… aap ki western kapdre…
Pia: uff Bani, live it up jaan! Chalo mere saath.
Pia dragged Bani into her room and pulled out a dress.
Bani was left glaring, big eyes filled with shock.
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The car came to a halt outside the luxurious flat. Pia lived on the top floor, she had definitely had the largest condo. Jai took out his cell phone and called Pia as Pushkar was left staring at the building in front of him. Pia had always been very rich, yet was kindhearted and not a spoiled snob. Compared to her, he barely had anything. Though Pia was not materialistic (surprise surprise), he knew that it was the rich and famous Jai Walia that could truly fulfill all her needs and turn her desires into reality… which he could not…
Pia told Jai that they would meet the guys downstairs in one minute. Her voice held such giddy excitement, it made Jai smile. He hung up, thinking of Pia. Thinking of her lively nature, the elegance that first drew him towards her. And then his mind went back to what happened in the car when Pushkar questioned his luv for her. An uneasy feeling once again came over him, but the high and mighty Jai Walia refused to give in to it, determine to rid himself of this feeling.
His thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of the two ladies. His eyes fell on Pia first, since she was ahead of her sister. Pia was wearing a short beige dress with pretty and elegant linens around her waist. He glanced diverted from Pia as it edged towards Bani, who was feeling quite shy. Once Jai saw Bani, he was left gaping. Wearing diamond earrings and a simple necklace with a single diamond, she looked gorgeous and sexy in a black dress that came down to her knees. Her hair was slightly curled and her make up softly done to add a radiant glow to her subtle features. The dress hugged her curves perfectly, outlining her gorgeous figure. Once again, Jai's intense gaze observed her ever so carefully, lingering on her sensual body.
Pia walked up to Jai and planted a quick little kiss on his cheek as he woke from his delightful daze. Jai smiled at her, flustered and embarrased.
Jai: Chale?
Edited by angad4life - 18 years ago