Chapter-5
Day-3
Both Nupur and Mayank decided to avoid each other, they tried to remember all the fights they have these years so that they can get keep distance between them. Dance master showed the second song steps where only Nupur and Mayank are required. Mayank and Nupur almost bumped into each other due to their messy steps and there is no expression on their face, dance master is too confused, yesterday they performed as if setting stage on fire and today they are acting as if they met for the first time. He felt may be there are concentrating to sync the steps and left them. Nupur and Mayank use to look at each other when the other is not looking. At last fed up with their hide and seek game, Nupur said "ok let's dance as we both are professional ok" Mayank said "well" both of that neither denied nor accepted the attraction build between them but very smartly avoided the topic. The song is about love; they tried their best to give the expressions but could not. Their dance master is happy with their output but not much happy with their expressions, at last he said "common guys you both forget who you are, just image that you are the characters who are in love and then you can give the expressions" Mayank and Nupur looked into each other's eyes properly for the first time. They felt they can forget the world looking into each other's eyes like that, as music started they danced along with the music and their expressions came natural as love. At the end of the day they are able to complete the third day practise perfectly. Nupur and Mayank started to go home at the same time. After facing Mayank and talking with him Nupur felt light. She came out of the parking slot taking her time to adjust her bag, as soon as she comes out she observed Mayank taking a U-turn and reaching a bus stop. Nupur observes a beautiful girl waiting at the bus stop. Nupur feels sad and weird, she did not like Mayank going for that girl, and she closes her eyes thinking 'common Nupur, you know he is not your type… type? What do I mean by that and from when I am concerned about his type and all? God what is happening to me?' Nupur opens her eyes to Mayank stopped his bike infront of two little children, a girl and a boy, who are waiting for the bus with their heavy school bags. It is too late and bus still did not arrive. Mayank offered them ride and they happily jumped on him. He made the girl sit infront of him and the boy is standing at his back with his hands around his neck. He drives carefully cheers the children to sing songs. Nupur stands there with a smile on her face shakes her head then stop cursing "stop smiling Nupur, I am sure Mayank did this to impress that girl first, typical men" and starts her scooty. Nupur went to her chat spot ordered the chat unknowingly her eyes started searching for Mayank feels disappointed not to see him but hides it cursing herself for thinking about him. "Make it two" a muscular voice came from back making Nupur jump under her skin, she turns to see Mayank is coming. Nupur before can stop herself asks "so drop kardiya girl ko" and bytes her tongue to see look on Mayank's face. Mayank gives a confused look "girl who" Nupur "oh oh" then takes a deep breath says in a angry mocking tone "bus stop vali, to impress her you gave ride to kids right and I am sure the girl might got impressed by now" Mayank laughs looking at her mocking face says "oh tho Miss Nupur Bhushan is keep a track on me that where I am doing, interesting…" Nupur "nothing like that, I I just saw you going and anyway I know your type very well. To impress girls you will help kids and old people. I really hate such types" Mayank "hold their Nupur, you believe or not but I have no intension to drop the girl and more over Mayank Sharma donot need to impress any girl, as girls get impressed by me by my looks" rises his collar and Nupur rolls her eyes. Mayank continues "and what is this type type laga raka hain and what is your type then." Nupur gives a confused look "my type" Mayank "yes your type I too know your type" and starts laughing. Nupur gets angry "why are you laughing and what do you mean by that" Mayank "Nuns, I am sure you will stay as Spinster as no guy will be interested to date you" this hurts Nupur. She points her finger to Mayank "I-I" but stops and turns to go. Mayank feels bad seeing the hurt expression on Nupur's face, he thinks 'may be kuch jayda boldiya' he shouts "Nupur, Nupur sorry. I am just kidding, chalo cool down and have your chat" but Nupur did not hears a word but starts her scooty. Mayank sighs and turns towards chatwala when he hears a loud sound, he turns to see Nupur falls in mud water and her scooty head light is broken which went and hit the divider. Mayank runs towards her, luckily nothing happened to Nupur but her bike is in no condition to move. As Nupur is fallen in mud water in one side, her half face, hands and body are drenched with mug water. Nupur keeps a baby crying face and looks at Mayank. Mayank want to laugh out loud but seeing Nupur's face he feels bad and forwards his hand to make her stand. Seeing Mayank hiding his smile Nupur gets angry and turns her face to otherside without taking his hand. Mayank sighs and says "sorry I wonot laugh, seriously now please give me your hand and" says with a serious tone "let me help" Nupur looks at his face to search if he is mocking her again but seeing the sincere effort, Nupur looks at her hands and says like a baby "my hands are muddy" Mayank smiles at her and take his handkerchief, puts it on his hand and offers her, Nupur stands with the help of his hand. Mayank takes the scooty and walks her back to the chat wala place.
Mayank "stand here I will bring water to clear the mud" Mayank comes with two water bottles, Nupur takes the bottle and starts cleaning herself. She bends a little to removes mud from her face and hair when she raises the droplets from her hair falls on Mayank's face getting his attention towards her. Mayank looks at Nupur, she is looking beautiful in the moon light with droplets on her lips and cheeks, clearing the mud like a child. Unknowingly Mayank starts staring at Nupur with a smile on his face and rubs the droplets fallen on his face with the muddy kerchief.
Nupur turns to see Mayank rubbing the mud on his face shouts "Mayank what are you doing. God check you rubbed the mud on your face", she shakes her head and comes near him takes some water in her hand and starts clearing his face. As her hot hand with cold water touches his face Mayank feels a chill passed down his spine, in reaction he hold her hand without removing his eyes from her face. Nupur who is concentrating on clearing the mud stops and sees into his eyes. They had an eyelock, both stands in the moon light looking into each other's eyes. Mayank comes out of trans first and turns his face making Nupur break the eye lock. Both feel little shy to face each other.
Mayank breaks the silence "there is a garage near by we will give the bike their and I will drop you. Chalo lets eat chat first" completes with a smile. Nupur smiles back.
Mayank and Nupur reach the garage and gives her scooty for repair then Mayank offers lift on his bike. Nupur hesitates first showing her dress which is still muddy. Mayank smiles and says "no prbs my bike wonot throw you seeing your dress"
Nupur smiles and sits on his bike, first hesitate to put her hand on his shoulder but then relaxes and puts the hand as she donot want to fall again. Mayank feel an unknown happiness seeing Nupur sitting comfortably on his bike. The ride is silent, both did not speak much. Mayank drops Nupur at her home. Nupur gets down "thanks"
Mayank "no issues, I will pick you up tomorrow @ 8.30" before Nupur can say no, Mayank raises the accelerator and zooms away. Nupur sighs and goes into the house.
Nupur freshen-ups and sits on her bed, takes the phone in her hand and thinks either to call Mayank or not. She has Mayank's number thanks to Dia who feeds Mayank's number with force in her cell saying we should have our classmate's numbers who knows when we need it. Nupur dials the number but cuts it before it rings.
Nupur "by god shall I call or not, what shall I say if he asks why I called him or shall I directly ask him if he reached safely"
she closes her eyes "But why do I want to know if he reached safely or not"
she lies on the bed "he helped me a lot so it will be good if I call and ask him if he reached safely"
she is still in dilemma, she donot know from where she got this idea of calling Mayank. But her heart felt right to talk with him at this moment. Nupur finally decides to call and dials his number. Mayank comes out of bathroom rubbing his wet hair with towel, he picks his mobile.
Mayank "unknown number" he answers the call "hello who's this"
Nupur curses 'see he even donot know my number, he will think I am a stupid now'
she clears her throat and says slowly "pohonchgaye!!"
Mayank stops on his tracks hearing Nupur's voice; his heart misses a beat hearing her caring and sweet voice.
He huskily says her name "Nupur"
Nupur feels thousands of butterflies racing in her stomach hearing his voice, she donot know what to say next. The way Nupur asked Mayank looks like a newly wedded bride asks her husband 'pohonchage' after reaching his office, Mayank and Nupur just stands without saying a single word, slowly Mayank says "yes, I reached… t-thanks for calling"
both donot know what to say next. Nupur "mein mein rak the hu"
Mayank "hain"
Nupur cuts the calls hides her face in pillow controlling her heart beat, already her cheeks are hot and she is blushing like hell.
Mayank sits on the bed thinking what just happened; he feels excited as thousand of butterflies erupted in pit of his stomach, he did not felt like this on his first date with his college beauty but Nupur's one phone call made him mad. Both Mayank and Nupur has a disturbed sleep, they are introduced to new feelings today.
Anupamaa
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
