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DON'T YOU KNOW ME???
Aastha was asleep in the car. Shlok had stopped the car, on Aditi's request, to have tea. Aditi was about to wake Aastha up and ask her whether she would like to have tea, but Shlok stopped her telling her to let Aastha sleep as she seemed tired. Shlok went on to the tea stall and was sprinkling some water in his face to freshen himself.
Now how could Aditi miss the chance?! Seeing Aastha fast asleep, Aditi disengaged the hand brake and the car moved down the slope. Aastha was completely unaware of it... and Aditi's eyes sparkled as a wicked smile spread across her lips. She was thoroughly enjoying the scenario.
Shlok took out his handkerchief to wipe his wet face, and turned to see why Aditi had not come to the stall yet.
He couldn't believe his eyes!! Oh My God!!!
"Aastha!!!" he called out as he ran behind the car.
Aditi realised Shlok was coming and veiled her smile to look worried.
"Oh no!! Aastha!!" cried Aditi standing at her place, faking concern for Aastha.
"Yeh kaise hua!! Maine toh hand brake lagaya tha...!!" said Shlok.
"Pata nahi kaise hua..." said Aditi.
Aditi hoped that Shlok never reached the car.
Shlok tried to catch up with the steering and control it. Aastha was still asleep.
"Aastha!!!!" cried Shlok, trying to wake her up.
Aastha opened her eyes, startled by the sudden call. It took a few moments for her to realise what exactly was happening. And when she did, she screamed...
"Aaa!!! Shlok!! Please kuchh kijeeye!!!"
"Hand brake!!!" cried Shlok. "Hand brake kheecho!! Jaldi!!"
"Hand brake?!!" said Aastha, confused. "Kahan hai?!!" she looked around. She was crying and desperate to come out of the situation. "Shlok!! Please bachaayiye mujhe!!!" she cried. "Bappa!! Yeh kya ho raha hai?"
Shlok was trying his best to control the steering.
"Hand brake kheecho Aastha!!" ordered Shlok, "woh jo lever tumhaare saamne hai..."
"Yeh?!" asked Aastha pointing out.
"Haan!!! Wohi!!! Kheecho zor se!!!"
Aastha quickly pulled the lever, but couldn't engage the brake.
"Aur zor se kheecho!!!!" said Shlok.
Aastha had both her hands on the lever and pulled with all her might. But no! The car didn't stop.
Shlok realised that Aastha would not be able to engage the brake. The car was moving towards the valley. Something had to be done urgently.
"Aastha! Meri baat suno!! Darwaza kholo aur baahar kood jaao!!!"
"Kya?!! Nahi nahi...!" Aastha was frightened.
"Aastha!!! Open the door and jump!!!" Shlok was angry now that Aastha was not listening. "Now!!!" he shouted.
Aastha had no other choice but to follow Shlok's instructions.
The speed of the car wasn't too much. Aastha opened the door...
"Bappa, bacha lena!!" she said.
Holding her breath, she jumped out and fell down rolling on the ground. Shlok could hardly control the car and was carried away by its speed. Aditi was watching all this from a distance. The car went down, out of sight. Aastha and Shlok were not visible either. She was anxious to know what was happening.
Shlok left his hold on the car and let it go. He fell down on the ground. He wasn't injured much. He suddenly got up realising that Aastha was not there. He was worried. He called out for her...
"Aastha!!!!"
There was no reply. He looked around for Aastha and he saw her lying there at some distance. He ran towards her.
"Aastha?!!!" he called out shaking her.
The wound on her forehead was bleeding. She was unconscious.
"Aastha?" Shlok called out again, and she slowly opened her eyes.
She was scared and still had not come out of the shock. She saw Shlok in front.
"Tum theek ho?" he asked.
Aastha just hugged him tight. She cried. Shlok caressed her.
"Kuchh nahi hua hai..." he said gently, "sab theek hai..."
Suddenly both realised what just happened and backed away from each other, embarrassed. Shlok looked at Aastha, she looked down. Shlok moved his hand towards Aastha's forehead, and Aastha just leaned back.
"Khoon aa raha hai..." said Shlok pointing towards her forehead.
Aastha touched her wound. It was bleeding.
Shlok took out his handkerchief. He leaned forward to clean the wound. Aastha closed her eyes to sense Shlok's presence. She wanted to live and treasure every moment passing by. She wished Shlok would never go away and stay close...forever!!!
"Hello!! Itna sab kuchh hua lekin abhi bhi neend nahi khuli tumhaari...!!" said Shlok and Aastha opened her eyes.
Shlok had tied the handkerchief around her head across the wound.
Aastha came back to reality. She was confused as well as astonished to realise that Shlok tried to kill her...again!!!
"Bohot nafrat karte hain na aap mujhse...?! Main jaanti hoon... Lekin kabhi yeh nahi socha tha ki aap mujhe jaan se maarne ki koshish karenge...!!"
Shlok was shocked and angry as well.
"Pehele Holi ke din rang mein acid milaa kar mujhe jalaane ki koshish ki... Tab toh main bach gayi..." said Aastha, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Aur aaj... aaj phir se..." she couldn't speak.
Shlok stared at her in anger. She further continued...
"Chhe mahine... chhe mahine aap ne mujhe, meri nadaaniyon ko, mere paagalpan ko bardasht kiya... Ab toh yeh 6 mahine khatam hone ko aaye hain... sirf ek hafta bacha hai... Kya ab aap ki mere liye nafrat itni badh gayi hai, ki aap saat din bhi mujhe jhel nahi sakte...?!!"
"Buss!!" said Shlok. "Bohot bol liya tum ne..."
"Mujhe mere sawaal ka jawaab chahiye Shlok... Bataayiye! Kya mere liye aap ki nafrat itni badh gayi hai ki aap mujhe ab zinda nahi dekhna chahte?!!"
Shlok was about to say something when people gathered around, looking at the accident. Aditi came there too. She was very disappointed, not because Aastha and Shlok were close together, but because Aastha was still alive!
"Hamesha yeh Aastha pata nahi kaise bach jaati hai...!!! Huh!!"
The car had not gone down the valley, thanks to the rock that prevented the fall! Shlok, with the help of all the people gathered there, pushed the car up. The car looked alright, just that a tyre was punctured.
Aastha was siting on the ground leaning by a tree-trunk looking at Shlok who was replacing the tyre.
Shlok noticed Aastha staring at him with watery eyes. Those eyes had many questions, they were looking desperately at him for an answer.
Shlok just ignored and continued his work.
After some time, they were ready to leave. The three got into the car. Aditi was all smiling as usual, trying to hide her diappointment.
Aastha looked at Shlok. He looked back. Both were silent for a moment.
"Aap ne abhi tak mere sawaal ka jawaab nahi diya..." said Aastha.
"Maine jawaab dena zaroori nahi samjha" said Shlok, "Inn chhe mahino mein kya tum mujhe itna bhi nahi jaan paayi...?" asked Shlok, hurt.
Aastha was speechless. Shlok was staring into her eyes.
Aastha stared back at Shlok trying to realise what he just said, as Shlok ignited the engine to continue their journey...
Hope you all liked it...
Waiting for your comments...!!
PART 3 : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-ek-baar-phir/3961389/ss-dont-you-know-me-complete-d?pn=13
PART 4 : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/104079162
PART 5 : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/104825268
PART 6 : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/104965170
PART 8 : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/105382533
PART 9 : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/105552078
PART 10(A) : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-ek-baar-phir/3961389/ss-dont-you-know-me-complete-d
PART 10(B) : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-ek-baar-phir/3961389/ss-dont-you-know-me-complete-d
PART 10(C) [EPILOGUE] : https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/105595500
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