AshNi FF- Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se... Chap 6 updated on page 33 - Page 12

Originally posted by: Tasha1994

have a nice Sunday ahead amreen

Same to you dear... GOOD NEWS for u all... am giving chap 4 today... as a Sunday gift... enjoy and Take care

Originally posted by: amreen_ashni

Same to you dear... GOOD NEWS for u all... am giving chap 4 today... as a Sunday gift... enjoy and Take care

wow

Originally posted by: Sonu12345

wow

wow will wait amreen

Amreen where are you .waiting for the next update

Sorry guys... Sunday ko hi update dene wali thi but I couldn't type the last part and so I got late... SORRY again...
Here is chapter four...

CHAPTER 4

Nidhi quickly finished her breakfast and rushed after locking the door to her apartment. Emily had already gone to her office buy Nidhi was late. She hurried down the staircase when she saw Ashutosh standing near the gate talking on his cell phone. She thought to go and greet her new found friend with a good morning but one look at her wrist watch and she thought if she stopped to talk to him she will definitely be late to the first lecture so she moved out of the gate quickly and started looking for a cab. She closed her eyes and tilted her head towards the almighty to pray. " Bajrang bali plz plz mujhe jaldi se ek cab pakda do... bohot late ho gaya hai mujhe... Plz plz..."

Ashu was engrossed in the call about a patient so he didn't see her moving out of the gate and that too past him. He finished the call and was about to start his bike for going to the hospital when he saw Nidhi standing near the main road mumbling something while her head was tilted above... She looked as if she was praying to god for something. He chuckled at her antics. She always amused him with her stupid yet sweet antics. Who in a place like Florence will pray to god on the main road...? Ashu stopped his bike in front of her and kept looking at her with an amused smile waiting for her to finish her prayers... Nidhi felt as if she heard the sound of some vehicle stopping... Hoping it to be a cab she flung opened her eyes only to see Ashutosh in front of her. He was sitting on his bike with his right hand fisted and resting below his chin while left hand was folded across his chest. He had an amused smile on his face as if he is observing her carefully.
"Hiii Ashutosh.. aap yaha?"

"Hii... Haan main yaha... actually I was thinking ki yaha kab se mandir ban gaya jo aap yaha pe khadi hokar pray kar rhi hai" He said expecting her to answer in her typical defending style starting their usual healthy banter.
"plz Ashutosh don't joke now... main itni tension main hoon aur aap mera mazaak udaa rahe hai..." she said with worry etched all over her face.
"OK... but why are you tensed... and that too on such a pleasant sunny morning"

" Hmmm... dekhiye naa abhi abhi college shuru hua hai aur main second day pe hi late hone wali hoon...ek bhi cab nahi mil rahi hai"

" Oh... toh aapko kya lagta hai its so easy to get cabs and taxis here... I had to wait for 30-40 minutes daily before when I was not having my bike..."

"Huh... ab main kya karu... hey bhagwaan... I have my classes starting on 8.00 am and it's already 7.50... oh god help me" she mumbled as the worry lines on her forehead deepened.

"I don't know about God bit I can definitely help you... I mean I can drop you if you don't mind" He asked.

"But you must be going to the hospital naa... you will get late" she asked sweetly.

"Oh don't worry about that... my shift starts at 8.30 so I still have 40 minutes. I can drop you and then go to the hospital and I still won't be late."

" Really... that's so sweet of you... Thanks a lot" she replied sweetly as she hurriedly took her place on his bike behind him.

"Dosti mein no sorry ... no thanks madam..." He replied cheekily as he drove her to her college after she told him the address.

"Plz Mr. Ashutosh will you stop saying those cheesy filmy lines" she said as she smiled at his words.

'Aah... the lioness was back with her sharp replies' He thought at her swift answer. They talked about all they could on the small ride till he stopped the bike.
"We are in your destination Miss..."

Nidhi looked at her watch... it was exact 7.59. She hadn't even realised when they reached the college.

"Thank you so much Ashutosh... aapne mujhe late hone se bacha liya... Aur mujhe pata bhi nahi chala hum kab pohonch gaye" she replied.

"Dekha mere saath aapko waqt ka pata hi nahi chala na... it happens with all the girls who are on a ride with me... even if the ride is a short 9 minutes ride... I know" He replied in a flirtatious way as he grinned widely.
Nidhi glared him at that but then the next moment a chuckle escaped her lips.
"You are unbelievable Ashutosh... bye and thanks once again" she replied and moved in the gate.

He too smiled and zoomed off when she was out of his sight lost somewhere in the crowd of the college.


"Ahaa... Nidhi was that your boyfriend who dropped you" Alison asked teasingly as Nidhi rushed in the class and took her place beside her. Alison had seen Ashu dropping Nidhi in front of the college gate and seeing her talking and smiling with a cute and handsome guy she couldn't restraint herself from asking her the question... although in a friendly teasing way.

"Ali plz... are you crazy... He is just a good friend of mine" Nidhi replied immediately. Ali was about to enquire more when the professor entered the class and they all silenced at once.

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Ashutosh moved towards the cabin of the hospital's dean. He knew what was awaiting for him there. He knocked on the door and after getting a 'come in' from the dean in his stiff voice, he entered the cabin.

"So young man... what caused such a punctual doctor like you to be almost half an hour late and that too without informing the hospital. I guess your shift starts at 8.00 am sharp..." Dr. Brown asked Ashu in a polite yet strict tone. Dr. Brown, dean of the hospital was a strictly punctual and a no-nonsense kind of a person. Ashutosh was one of the very responsible and punctual interns of the hospital so when he was late Dr. Brown was surprised but couldn't help asking the reason. If anyone other intern would have been in his place he or she would have been punished with a clerical duty in the record room for a whole week.
"Sir due to some personal reason I am late to work today and I wasn't able to inform due to some important engagement" Ashu replied politely.

"May I know what the personal reason is?" He further asked.

"Sir I haven't been late even on a single day so I guess I should be excused once without being enquired like a criminal. I have already said that it was something personal and important. So sir plz can I get back to work."

Dr. Brown smiled at the confident yet polite tone in which Ashu spoke to him. There was something in this boy that even the senior most doctor and dean of the hospital was rendered speechless. Ashu left hos cabin after receiving a nod.


Ashu although having a shift at 8 am had lied to Nidhi that his shift started at 8.30 am. He knew that if Nidhi will be late on the second day itself she won't be able to create the needed impression on the professors and he very nicely knew the need to be in the good books of professors and teachers. And he didn't knew why but he didn't want her to suffer from the professor's wrath even if it costed him to suffer the wrath of Dr. Brown. The reason of him doing so wasn't even clear to him... He brushed those thoughts and told himself that it was just concern for a new friend so that she doesn't have to suffer. He now didn't need to impress the senior doctors by his punctuality but Nidhi needed that as she has just started her college. He had done that already by his dedication in his work and compassion towards this patients.

Ashu saw the duty charts. His duty was scheduled in the children's ward today. He smiled broadly. He loved it when his duty was scheduled in the children's ward... it was his favourite place in the hospital. He rushed to the ward to start his duty for the day.


Nidhi along Alison was sitting in the canteen munching on her favourite burger and french fries. Just then Sammy came with his double crust cheese pizza and coke. He greeted them with a sweet "Hii" as he sat beside Nidhi. She smiled as she replied politely to his greetings.

Nidhi eyes stopped on his plate. She realised it was the same pizza that Ashu had given her as a token of apology on their first meeting. She also remembered the sorry note and his sweet way of apologising and her lips curved into a sweet smile. Alison saw Nidhi smiling lost in her own world. She shook Nidhi bringing her out of her stupor.
"Nidhi why are you smiling? Are you remembering your 'just a good friend' or something else" she asked. Nidhi blushed looking embarrassed as she replied grinning sheepishly. "Ali... it's nothing like that... He is only my friend and nothing else and I was smiling because I just remembered how my grandmother hates pizzas" Nidhi lied covering up her stupidity.

"Who is only your friend Nidhi? have I missed something guys" Sammy asked curiously taking a bite of his pizza.
"Sammy it's nothing... Ali has gone crazy. You tell... made any girlfriend till now" Nidhi diverted the topic so that they don't ask more questions.
" No... not even a single girl of my type... All are combos of beautiful face and dumb brains"
Nidhi and Alison giggled at his words and they continued chatting.
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Ashu was standing in front of the menu chart in the canteen, going through it. His tasye buds wanted something different today rather than the regular veg sandwich and coffee. He saw the day's speciality was 'Burger with french fries and mayo'. An involuntary smile carved on his lips as he was reminded of Nidhi's weakness - Burger with extra cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, onions and french fries. He quickly ordered a burger with a cup of capuchhino. Ashu had just taken a bite and had instantly loved the smooth taste of the burger. Although the doctor in him told him that it was an unhealthy junk food but then the real Ashu in him asaured him that eating tasty but fatty things one day won't make you sick. He thoroughly enjoyed his meal now knowing perfectly why was thus Nidhi's weakness. "The yummy taste of it can become any body's weakness', he thought.
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Ashu finished washing the dishes and put the milk to boil for his coffee. He moved in his room and opened the cupboard and took out the same bag that contained his guitar... He took it out with trembling hands as tears pricked his eyes. He touched the guitar lovingly. The guitar once without which he didn't even ate or slept was lying in the cupboard since years and he hasn't even touched it... lest he had thought of playing it. "Aap kehte the naa baba ki main rahoo na rahoo Ashu sangeet kabhi tujhse door nahi jaayega... tujhe hamesha meri yaad dilaayega. ... tujhe mere kareeb hone ka ehsaas dilaayega... is kabhi khud se judaa mat karna... " He repeated his baba words as a lone tear trickled down his face. "Aur phir bhi maine baba aapki is khoobsurat yaad ko apne se itne saalo se judaa kar ke rakha tha... aaj ise dobara apne haatho me lekar mujhe aapke aaspaas hone ka ehsaas hua hai baba... aapko pata hai meri nayi dost Nidhi bhi yehi kehti hai jo aap kehte hai...Uske khayal aap se bohot milte hai baba... usine kal mujhe ehsaas dilaaya dobara aapke shabdo ko dohraa kar ki aapko mein sangeet ke sahare yaad karu... naa ki isse door reh kar aapki aur aapki baato ki be aadbi (insult) aur aapko takleef du..." He said as he smiled softly through his tears. He wiped the guitar with a soft cloth and softly tugged at the strings gaining a beautiful voice out of it. He quickly closed the door and washed his face and moved in the kitchen. The milk was about to flow out when he ran and switched it off. He quickly made himself a strong cup of coffee and moved towards the terrace with his guitar in his hand.

Nidhi was waiting for Emily so that she can go upstairs on the terrace. Emily was late today... it was almost two hours past her returning time. Nidhi was flipped through the channels on TV when she heard the doorbell ring. She quickly opened the door and heaved a sigh of relief to see Emily on the door.

"Where were you Emily... at least you could have informed me that you will be late...I was he'll worried for you." Nidhi asked her in a single breath.

"Nidhi my phone was dead and boss had asked me to leave only after I filled all the tenders and sent all the fax today itself I had no choice dear. As my phone was dead and I wasn't having the charger and I didn't even remember your number... " and Emily trailed off. Nidhi put a hand on her shoulder as if assuring her that she can understand her condition. Emily moved in her room after Nidhi informed her that the food was kept on the kitchen counter and she was going on the terrace. Nidhi quickly prepared her coffee and moved out. She was looking forward to go upstairs.The reason was unknown to her too but she was somewhere deep feeling excited to go up... to meet Ashutosh... to talk to him.

Ashu put on the lights on the terrace and moved in. He saw that the place was as usual quiet. Yesterday was the only exception when he had seen her... has got a new friend in her... The place now seemed so quit and beautiful ofcourse but he felt as if something was missing... something which which will add to the beauty and calmness around.

Ashu took a seat on the swing and kept the guitar on his lap. He took a long sip from his mug which helped him to refresh himself. He then kept the mug aside and took the guitar in his hand. This thing sometime used to be his friend, soul mate, partner... He smiled as a tune very dear to him and his l baba came to his mind... The song was old... from 80s or something like that but it soothed him... A sweet melodious tune of an old song. They say old is gold... thats true... Ashutosh loved old songs... the hidden meaning... the soft tunes and the lovely melodious voice made an amazing combo for his liking. He slowly played with the strings for a few moments before he actually started playing the tune. His fingers played on their own accord... as if some magic had been cast on them. The melodious rythm reached his ears and soothed his soul like a balm. A smile formed on his lips as he continued playing it.

Nidhi was climbing the stairs when a soulful music reached her ears. A sweet and melodious tune of one of her favourite songs. She had immediately recognised the song. How could she not...? After all it only takes her a few minutes to learn a song if she liked it. She paced up her steps to reach the source of the sound. To say she was surprised would be an understatement after what she saw in front of her. Ashutosh was playing a guitar... his eyes were closed and his brows furrowed in concentration... has fingers were weaving magic on the instrument. The calmness on his face was priceless. To see him playing the instrument on the terrace among the beautiful floral plants and beneath the starry sky... She wondered for a moment if she had ever seen a more beautiful face ever in her life before. He looked different... innocent and pure... different in the sense to say... He looked antagonistic to the playful and flirtatious Ashutosh she had known till now.
Nidhi came out of her stupor and thought to surprise him. He had wholeheartedly and honestly praised her vocal skills... So she thought to present them in front of him live and bring him out his la la land.

Jab Koi baat bigad jaaye
Jab Koi mushkil bad jaaye
Tum dena saath mera
Oh humnavaa...
Na Koi hai,
Na Koi thaa
Zindagi mein tumhare siva
Tum dena saath mera oh humnavaa
Oh humnavaa...!!!

She completed her lines leaning on the terrace door in a melodious voice. Ashu was stunned for a second before hos lips stretched in a full delighted grin. Nidhi was singing on the tune he was playing. He had not seen Nidhi there today so he thought she might not be coming today. Although he had not felt food when she didn't show even after he had come but then she was one of a kind. Yesterday she surprised him by appearing in front of him from god knows where and today she stumped him by coming, singing in synchronisation with his tune and then surprising. He wondered will she ever stop surprising or amusing him in their every meeting.

She grinned at his gaping mouth as she came forward near where he was sitting.

"Ashutosh close your mouth or else mosquitoes will surely find their way inside..."
Ashutosh realising that his mouth was still open, closed it embarrassed and smiled sheepishly at her. She chuckled at him.

"Wow! Aap toh bohot hi khoobsurati se guitar bajaate hai... The performance was perfect, melodious and of course flawless..." She couldn't help saying as she sat beside him without being said or asked to. Ashu smiled at her gesture and words. He felt embarrassed suddenly to hear her praising him.

"Are nahi...vo toh main bas... aise hi..." he trailed off not knowing what to reply at her praises...

"Aap itne adorable bhi ho sakte hai maine socha nahi tha..." she said casually as she sipped her coffee.

Phew! Finally I completed it... tell me how is it by your honest feedbacks and don't forget to hit like...
Loads of love to all AshNians...
Amreen

Is mein instead of chai yahaa pe coffee dates. Nice!!
Enjoyed the update. Waiting for them to become the best of friends

Originally posted by: sss97

Is mein instead of chai yahaa pe coffee dates. Nice!!
Enjoyed the update. Waiting for them to become the best of friends

Happy that you are enjoying the story. Thanks a lot... plz give a detailed review if possible...
love
Amreen

Lovely update amreen

Originally posted by: Sonu12345

Lovely update amreen

liked it a lot ashu is so sweet in this update. She told nidhi he had to go at 8:30 when he had to go at 8.00 .This scene was really very cute. There friendship is nicely processing now . really loved the terrace scene

thanks for the update amreen

Thanks dear... Ashu had lied to Nidhi and I have specified the reason too... Although we and also somewhere deep within he too knows the real reason ;)
Thanks again...
Amreen

Amreen, I so loved the progress in the story👏👏 Meticulous and scrupulous 👏👏