Last Sunday I was watching DDLJ on T.V n suddenly it hit me. The main protagonists from my FF r very similar to Raj n Simran.🤔 Like Raj, Rk is also an extreme flirt, has a fun-loving personality n has never been or wanted to be in a serious, committed relationship. While Madhu like Simran, is smart, intelligent, little short-tempered, quick in judging others, a fairy-tale-love-story believer n also wisher (Imagine Madhu dancing in towel on song Mere khwabo me Jo aaye!🥰) but didn’t ever had any of it.
I found it amusing when I thought about this. I swear I never intentionally tried to draw anything from the classic for my story, nor do I intend to do in future. It was just one of those weird coincidence.🙈😅
But to be honest, there is a novel/film which inspired me to write this FF on Rishbala.😛 I have adapted some ideas from it n there is an upcoming plot twist which is very much similar to the one I saw/read there. 🙈Therefore u see, I can’t tell u it’s name now🤫, but I will surely reveal it later n will strongly recommend u all to read/watch it.😍 Not in near future though. 😅
Enough of my blabbering. Now here ahead I present u with the next chapter. Hope u like it.😊
Chapter 19 Dreadful day
Laying in my bed n staring at nothing in particular, I just let the time slip n don’t make any effort to get up n indulge in my daily routine. I’ve woken up long before but still I don’t feel like getting out of the bed. It’s one of those days when u have no will to function like regular, not necessarily because you are tired, but because your mind doesn’t feel like doing it. It’s one of those days when I feel like bailing out on college n just simply rest on my not-so-cozy-hostel-bed, and let my mind wander in all the restricted lanes that I've been too scared to enter.
“Madhu, get up” Trish calls my name n pulls away the blanket from my face. I instantly bring my hands to shield my eyes from the burning daylight.
“Trish leave me alone. I am not coming to college today.”
“Why? Are you not feeling well?” I sense her sit beside me n she removes my hands to uncover my face.
“No, I’m ok. Just want to sleep in today.”
“Strange. U daily get up way too early, even before me, n study. But today when I woke up n saw u still tugged in, I thought maybe u r catching some extra sleep, as it was quite late last night. But didn’t think you plan on bunking the college.” She sounds astonished.
“Its just that I'm not in a mood to come today.”
“Is something wrong? Ur parents…”
“Nothing to do my family” I immediately dismiss her assumption. “In fact I hardly talked to my parents after, u know, that night.”
“Oh. Then it surely is due to some boyfriend drama. Isn’t it?”
I look away as my fingers fidget with the hem of the blanket.
“I get it. Happens in every relationship. This side of the road isn’t just the beautiful roses filled garden as it appears. U also get the occasional pricks by the complementary thorns. I guess u got one last night, right?”
I stay silent n keep avoiding the eye contact with her. I loathe myself for getting so depressed n low-spirited over a guy whom I gave the authority to affect me this much. I feel crippled inside.
She sighs in defeat. “Ok I’ll let u be. You take rest for sometime but try to come for the afternoon lectures. We have one Dean's lecture today. U don’t wanna miss that.”
“Yeah I’ll come. Thanks for understanding Trish. I just need some time alone.”
“I totally understand.” She smiles. “N remember, if u want to talk about it, I'm always there.”
I know I should be more devoted to my studies n being this careless isn’t an acceptable behavior from a medico but I can’t help it. All my mind could show me is the pathetic images of Dipali glued to my so called “boyfriend”. I can’t shake the thought of them being together at her place whole night n God knows what all they might have done. What is exactly their relationship? Why hasn’t he mentioned me anything about her while he goes n feeds her everything about me? I'm so very angry with him.
My phone beeps n I check the message only to get more infuriated. It’s from my boyfriend dearest.
Good morning Girlfriend.🥰
Sounds mean, but I hope my thoughts kept you awake all night, didn’t they? 😉Well, even I didn’t catch enough sleep myself, cause something kept me occupied too!😋
My eyes flashed with images of him cuddled up in bed with that bitch Dipali. I wish I could just shoot both of them dead!
I ignore his message n choose not to give any reply. After sometime, I get a call from him. First I don’t answer n let it keep ringing. But he calls again n I attend it,
“Hello.”
“Hey, How r u? I was curious as to why u didn’t reply me earlier after seeing my message?”
Like u care about that.
“Why did u call me? I have college at this hour.” I reprimand.
“Well, r u busy right now?”
“That’s not the point Rishabh. U can’t just call me anytime n expect me to hear u.”
He stays silent for some seconds n then speaks again, “The point is that I had sent u a sweet text n when u ignored it I called u. But u r being snappy n rude for no reason.” He sounded a little irritated.
“No reason!” I mock n let out a small laugh. “U sure about that? Cause if I were u, I would have chosen my words more carefully.”
“What r u talking about?”
“Cut the act Rishabh. I know u were with Deepali last night.”
“How do you know Deepali?”
He is making me more n more furious by asking back questions. It’s time that u provide me some answers Mr Rishabh Kundra.
“Obviously not from u! She send me a follow request n we chatted for a while.”
“N?”
I roll my eyes in frustration. “N she told me that u were with her.”
“I don’t see what u r blowing up about.”
That’s the last straw.
“Do u take me as a fool? My boyfriend spends an entire night with another girl at her place, discussing about me n our relationship, showing her my pics while chatting with me simultaneously. U tell her everything about me while I’m totally unaware about her or what business she has with u. Don’t u think as ur girlfriend, I should be more informed about these things?”
For a while I could just hear his heavy breaths n I wondered what he will say after my massive outburst. He better starts with a sorry.
“What I think is that, just because u r my girlfriend doesn’t mean I have to account u about every single detail of my life. Where I go, whom I talk to, n what I choose to share with whom, is totally not your business. This is the reason I stayed away from this dating shit. I don’t want to be dictated by anyone. N I'm definitely not going to take it now.” He says angrily.
I'm left shocked on hearing him. How can he turn the tables this way n call me wrong! “Do u hear yourself? In what world could you possibly think that what u did was justified? U spent a whole night with other woman n didn’t even feel the need to tell me about it. I'm ur Girlfriend, damn it!”
“Oh yeah, then I expect my girlfriend to ask me something if she wants to know it, rather than sneaking behind my back n inquiring other people. Seriously Madhu, I would have told u everything if u had just simply asked me. But no, u go on framing opinions before hand n straightaway throw an accusation on my face. U know what, I don’t want to give u any explanation. U can satisfy yourself with whatever assumption u want.”
“Fine. Even I don’t want to talk to u.”
“I couldn’t give any less shit about it.”
Haww! How could he be such a jerk n say so insensitive thing. I crumble the sheets in my hand n curse him with all my rage, “Go to hell!”. N I cut the call.
“Hey Madhu!” I get greeted by my gang as I meet them in our college canteen later that afternoon.
“Trish said that u didn’t feel like coming to college today n wanted to take rest. R u okay now?” Rishi extends his concern.
“I’m fine. I'm just a little bored of this tedious n dull college routine. So, didn’t feel like coming today.”
“Hmm. I get it. N this scorching heat makes it even more unbearable.” He replies.
“Not so bad for u though. U get to go back to ur home n live n breath in AC air. Just imagine how we survive at hostel in this deadly heat with just one ceiling fan to our rescue.” Khushi comments fanning herself with her hand.
“Sorry, can’t imagine.” He teases her, “Its too hard to care when u r stretched on ur bed breathing in cool, Ac air.” Everyone laughs n he earns a smack from Khushi.
Lectures were as dreading n tiring as I had imagined. N no matter how often I look at the time, it won’t pass any faster. I look around n see how everyone is struggling to stay awake. Some are resting their face in their palms n trying to focus with their half-open eyes. Some have their eyes glued to their mobiles, that they r secretly using below the table. Few others keep drinking water every 5 mins to drive away their drowsiness . N then there are bunch of people who simply gave up trying n literally put their heads down on the tables n r sleeping soundly. Such brave hearts!
I stealthily creep my hand underneath the desk to take my phone out of my bag. If I have to make it through this lecture, I need a distraction. Notifications bar shows a new text from Rishabh. I press my lips as I remember our last conversation n open to read his message.
Where are you now?
No sorry, nothing. Just as I expected.
I’m in college.
He texts me back within seconds.
R u still mad at me?
What else do you think genius?
I have more important things to focus on.
Obviously that attitude isn’t going to help.
Then don’t bother texting me Rishabh. I’m angry n I'll act like the hell I want to.
I am furious to see how instead of owning his mistake or try to soothe me, he is still picking out on my faults.
When will ur college get over?
Why do u want to know?
I'll be picking u up. We can’t seem to sort this out over phone.
Now who is being dictator here? N does he think I'm so jobless to come for him at his every beck n call. Sorry, not happening this time.
I won’t be free. I’ve some other work.
Like what?
Like studying. Did u forget that I'm a medical student? I don’t have time to waste over silly things.
Fine!
He went offline n even I closed my phone n kept in back fumingly.
After what felt like ages, all our lectures got over. We all headed towards the exit door when suddenly Rishi called my name. “Madhu wait!”
I stop n turn around to see him rush towards me along with Trish.
“What r ur plans for tonight?” He asks nervously.
“Nothing. Just going back to hostel n will study for sometime.”
“Great.” Trish squeals. “We r going out tonight n taking u with us.”
“What? Where?” I ask confused looking at both of them.
“Its his idea, of course. See, we all r very bored n in a dire need of break. So let’s just have a fun evening. It will cheer u up too.”
“Plz come na Madhu. Don’t say no” Rishi requested with baby face n I can’t help but admire how sweet he is. He planned this so I would feel better. N then there is my boyfriend, who had coldly said to me this very morning that he doesn’t give any shit about me.
“U don’t have to do this for me. Believe me, I’m fine. U guys go enjoy.”
“Come on, we r not taking no for an answer. Either u come with us or the plan is cancelled. N just imagine what will happen when I tell Khushi how u ruined our party plan.”
Trish knows very well how to convince me. I seriously didn’t have much energy to start analyzing this party thought n come up with excuses Plus, I do want to have a little fun time. It’s been such a gloomy day.
“Ok I’ll come!” I agree.
Despite my constant protests, the gang decides to go clubbing for the evening. I've been there before only once n it was enough for me to know that the place is not meant for me. Everywhere u look, u’ll find people dressed in extremely short n revealing clothes n the air around is filled with intoxicating smell of alcohol n weed. N don’t get me started on the loud hammering music n how uncomfortable it is to see other people grind over each other in the name of dancing. If getting drunk n dancing almost-naked around random people is partying then I'm glad at least somewhere I’m still virgin.
“I’ll get the usual for everyone. Madhu u sure u don’t want one?” Mukund asks as he gets up from his seat around the corner table where we were seating.
“I’m good” I show him a thumbs up n politely decline his offer.
“Oh come on Madhu don’t be such a party-pooper.” Khushi whines. “No harm in trying some when u r here with ur friends. Mukund get one for her too.”
“Hey, hey! Let’s not force her. It’s her choice” Rishi quickly jumps in “In fact Mukund, even leave me out of it. I don’t feel like having one”
I smile n mouth a thank you to him for his gesture n he responds with an assuring blink.
After sometime Mukund n Trish leave the table n go to the dance floor. N Khushi is also not around. I’m sure she would be somewhere flirting with the first hot guy she bumped in her way. Me n Rishi just sat there looking at the people doing all the crazy n loud stuff. My mind goes back to the events of this morning. On one hand, I'm getting exhausted thinking n wondering about how close they Rishabh n Deepali r n, where do I stand in all this, but on the other hand, I feel kind of guilty for doubting n blaming him that way. True, he should have told me at least something about her, if she’s that important in his life, but that doesn’t mean I draw the worst conclusions n question his fidelity just because I'm unaware of the whole truth. This is what I have been doing everytime. Judging him n blaming him without knowing his whole story. But now as we r dating, I need to trust him. That’s the most indispensable requirement for building any relationship. N it’s not completely his fault that I've so little knowledge about him n his life. We've just started to know each other. N getting pissed out on ever other issue won’t help us get any closer. Besides, he did try to get me to talk to him again n what I did? I again declined him using the excuse of studying. That was harsh n totally uncalled for. Ahh! I’m such an idiot. Why do I lose my temper n mind so easily?
“This is fun.” Rishi remarks n I immediately realize that I still have his company.
“Yeah it is!” I try to sound entertained. To my surprise he bursts out in a laughter. “What r u laughing about?” I ask getting confused.
“Look at ur face Maddy. U r clearly irritated by everything here.”
I look down getting embarrassed. “Well I didn’t say I’m having the best time of my life. But this is good for a change.”
“I Know what will lighten ur mood. Let’s dance.”
My eyes widen at his suggestion. “We can’t.”
“Of course we can. Alcohol isn’t just the reason for dancing. We r bored n we want to enjoy. Those r enough reasons to do so. Let’s go” He dragged me along to the floor n we begin dancing to the rhythm of the party songs playing there. First I didn’t feel like doing it but now I'm kind of enjoying myself. Dancing has always been my mood-healer n I allow myself to feel at ease as I groove along peppy tunes. Rishi tried to match my steps n makes a complete fool of himself. I laugh at his futile attempt. He gets annoyed n suddenly grabs my wrist n pulls me to him.
My breath hitches as I feel him so close to me. My hands were caught in his against his chest and I slowly try to get them free. I don’t make any vigorous attempt as to not offend him but he doesn't let me go. I start feeling uncomfortable due to our proximity.
“Rishi!” My voice comes out as a protest n he immediately let go off me.
“Sorry I didn’t mean to..” he begins to appolgize but then we hear someone interrupt us.
“Madhu!”
I turn around n I get stunned on seeing who it is.
“Rishabh!”
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End of the update. Not my favorite one as Rishbala had their first fight n it’s so disappointing.😫But they had it coming. I can’t wait to read how u feel about this. Who do u think stands wrong here, Madhu, Rishabh, Both or None? 🤔N what do u think will happen now? Well a little spoiler, since the next part is going to be the 20th chapter of this FF🥳(A big milestone for me), u r in for a treat🤗. I'll make sure that u guys r well fed!😋
Thanks for the support.❤️
Love u all💕
Edited by prishathebest - 6 years ago
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