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PART- 6

"Rishabh, this is too much now!! I am so surprised with your attitude towards our practice! You aren't serious at all, Rishabh!!" snapped Madhu in astonishment. "Oh God! Now what have I done, yaar? You are always ready with your stick to mount on me with your complaints!! Sweetheart... let your aggressive silly mind be on rest for some hours. Don't you think so?" He pulled her cheeks playfully. She vexed in irritation and jerked his hands, "Stop it Rishabh! I am not a kid... And Mind you, I am damn serious right now!!" "She is so right, RK!" Trishna finally jumped in from nowhere in their small group. "Just look at her, handsome!! She is not a kid!! Right Madhu?" Madhu pouted in an awe and side hugged her. "She is just a new born baby... kid is too big for her!!" And both RK and Trishna clapped their palms in amusement, laughing aloud. "Haww!! Trishna!? You changed your party!!? I hate you!! And you... Rishabh Kundra!! Fine... Now you just wait and watch!! And mind it... now you aren't my partner...!! Find someone else for you... Wait... why someone else... She is here no... Your partner in crime... Trishna Choudhary!!!! And..." RK abruptly shut her mouth with his palm tightly. "My God!! You are such a chatterbox... Madhooobaalaaa!! Set your muscles relaxed now!!" Madhu was still trying to say something with her shut mouth. RK held her more tightly. Trishna was laughing madly watching all that. "Shut up!! Just shut up now!! How much you speak, yaar?? Now, I am removing my hand and don't you dare utter a single word, Madhubala Malik!!!" He falsely glared at her while Trishna was giggling. In a moment, Madhu's temperament lowered down and she just innocently though fearfully looked at RK. She signalled him something with her hand gestures. "Madhu?? What happened baby?? Are you alright?" Trishna playfully showed worry while RK was looking at her perplexed. Madhu again repeated her action. "Oh god! Where am I stuck with this MADBALA? Fine... Start your tape recorder!!" fumed RK. "I WON"T TALK TO YOU... EVER!!!" declared Madhu furiously. After a brief silence, both RK and Trishna again burst out in laughter. "Good Morning Enigmas'!!! How are you all?" entered Mike and reached the podium while all the troop people gathered near it. "Guys I have a very important announcement today so be silent till I complete! OK, so the announcement is that... after a huge conferential discussion, the management has finally decided the venue for the Annual National Enigma Hunt and it's... GOA!! And thanks to RK's father... I had requested a week more holidays for our branch as a leisure trip and the management permitted!!" Everybody gave a loud hoot. "Goa!! Oh my god!! Even RK will be there too... I am dreaming yaa...!!" some of the bimbos' group had already started planning for their Goa trip with Mr Kundra while he was busy in hooting with his Mad group! "Guys... Guys! Silence! But the most important part is, competition is just 15 days away from now!!" The crowd started mumbling again. "So, I have decided that, we all will leave for Goa, tomorrow!! I want you all to practice hard and get acquainted with that place before the contest. So, today is your day off! Go and pack for tomorrow. Rest of the travelling details are on the notice board outside. Ok then... We'll meet tomorrow sharp at 9 AM!! Good Luck!" And Mr Manager again flew away like a fly. "This is not done yaar!! How can we pack so much stuff within a day??" fumed Trishna. "What's the problem, Trish? Just put few clothes and other normal stuff in the bag and see... your bag is ready!" RK replied with utmost innocence. Madhu and Trishna rolled their eyes and Madhu smacked at his head, "Idiot!! There is a lot more to do than just your... 5 minute SIMPLE packing! We have to shop a lot for the trip naa.. Right Trishu?" "Shop?? Oh my... I am really sorry girls! How could I forget whom am I talking to... GIRLS!!" Both Madhu and Trishna gave him a furious blaze. "Relax ladies! So, it's already an off declared! Go and have SOME shopping." "Not at all handsome!!" Trishna seductively came near him while he was surprisingly looking at her and Madhu as usual looking at the two, perplexed. "How can we go out... without you! Right Madhu?" "Means?" Madhu asked confused. Trishna glared at her in reply but RK had already got it. "NO! Not at all am I going with you two!! Leave me Trish!" "Ohoo... First your Papa gives us extended holiday so we deserve a treat Mr Kundra! C'mon!! Today... Just we... and... your Credit Card!! Follow us, handsome!!" And she walked out giggling. "This is sheer blackmailing! Madhu, why don't you say something yaar?" Madhu innocently gazed at him and spoke, "I loovveee my Trishu!! Follow me... Dumbo!!" and she too ran out in laugh. Entire day, the two girls had full enjoyment- clothes, accessories, adornments, delicacies... and all those... on the expense of that credit card... of poor Rishabh Kundra!! Today, the wicked Mr RK inside him flew away somewhere and the one left was just... no less than a hapless soul- watching his savings running out at every second shop seamlessly and all he could do was stare helplessly... Wait! He wasn't just staring them... All the weight of their shopped bags was on his barren shoulders!!

"Oh God!! Madhu, how much time will you take yaar? We are seriously getting too late. Everybody must have reached there!! Why didn't you pack this bag last night??" "I am so sorry Trishu, I thought I would wake up early today and pack it but..." Madhu replied helplessly, continuing her packing messily. "Shut up yaar! You are acting as if we are going out for the first time!! Now hurry up!!" Trishna was hell furious with her. Another 15 minutes passed but Madhu was still searching for her stuff scruffily. "It's heights now, Madhubala! RK has already called me 10 times now!! Just leave it yaar... We'll buy it from there no!" "NO Trishu! It's my lucky stole. I need it." "You are unbelievable!!" "Trishu, do one thing. You reach the academy. I will come within few minutes." "No Madhu. It's fine! We'll leave together." "No Trish, it's late. I promise, I'll be there before you depart. Go now!!" Trishna reluctantly left from there but she was still worried for her.

In the academy, "Hey Trishu! Where is Madbala?" "She is at home. Some of her stuff is missing. She told me to reach here within minutes but still..." "Relax yaar! She'll be here anytime." They waited for another 10 minutes but no sign of her yet. Trishna continuously dialled her cell but it was switched off. "Everybody, get into the bus!!" announced Mike. "Oh Shit!! RK, she hasn't reached!! Where the hell is she?? Idiot girl!! I am so worried, RK!!" Even he was tensed by now. How can you be so careless Madhu? "Don't worry Trish. I'll do something. You just go and ask Mike to wait for 10 minutes more while I bring her." And with no wait, he rushed out from there.

Within 4-5 minutes, RK covered 15 minutes distance. The moment he stepped down of his car, he saw some people outside her home. What the hell has happened now?? He shooed away the scary thought and ran. "What? What has happened?" "The girl is locked inside!!" one replied. RK heard the door beaten up from inside. "Shit!! Madhu!!" He too started struggling to open it. "Madhu! I am here... RK!!" "Rishabh!!" Madhu shouted from inside. Her voice seemed panting in fear and cry. "Sshhh... Relax Madhu! I am here... I'll get you out!! Just push the door from inside!" Madhu did as he said but nothing worked out. "Rishabh!! It's not opening!! What will I do now?? Please get me out, Rishabh,please!!!!" She banged in frustration. "Nothing will happen Madhu! I am here!! Relax!!" Rk looked at the door fitting carefully then shouted, "Madhu, just step away from the door! I am breaking it now!!" "What?? You can't do that!" One man, who seemed to be the owner of that PG, objected. RK turned back furiously. "Do you have some brains or not, Idiot?? Can't you see, the girl is locked inside?? She is scared... And you... Shame on your manhood, moron!! What you must have done way too early, I have to do that now!! Stay out from it now, idiot!!" RK pushed away the people around him and spanged vigorously on the door. It didn't work. He tried again- all went in vain. "What you men are looking at?? Can't you come forward and help me out??!! What a thicko you all are??" Few men came forward and all together banged through their masculine shoulders. In another attempt, finally they succeeded. The moment the door broke, the fearful soul ran out and hugged RK as tightly as she could and cried loudly. "R... K... The... door..." The dread has shaken her deeply and her deep sobs had choked her completely. "Relax... Relax madhu!! See... I am here naa!! Sshhh... Calm down sweety!!" Rk hugged her back tightly in consolation and caressed her back to soothe her. The crowd soon walked away with the owner blabbering, "You have to payback for the door!" "Don't worry Mr! You'll get it very soon! Now just leave!!" snapped RK. "I... I don't know... the door... I..." "It's OK Madhu! Relax! It happens. Sometimes, door gets jammed." "I was scared, Rishabh!" She gazed at him too innocently with brim full teary eyes. He smiled and wiped off her eyes and gently kissed her forehead. "When RK is there... Nothing to fear, Sweetheart!!" She again hugged him back. "Madhu! I have no problem with our hug but the thing is... we are too late for the trip!! Shall we leave?" Hearing this, Madhu straightened suddenly. "But the house?" "Don't you worry for that, Madhu. I'll ask Bittuji to arrange for it. Now, hurry up!" Both put her bags in the car and drove speedily to the academy.

In the car, "Madhu! Just call Trishna that we are on the way!" Madhu helplessly looked back at him. "What??" "I don't have phone!" She murmured. "What??" "Actually, in the hustle, my coffee slipped on my phone and it passed out!!" Her eyes again went teary. "Oh! Not... Not again Madhu! Stop crying. Here... take my one and call her." He instructed while driving. "No signal!" "Damn it!! Ok... You... You just relax!" Within few minutes, the duo reached the academy but it was all deserted. "What the...? Hey Ramesh!" Rk called the gatekeeper. "Where's everybody?" "Sahib, they already left for Goa minutes back!" "Holy Shit!!!" He banged on the steering. "What? Rishabh... Now... What would we do?? It's gone!!" Madhu started weeping again. "Stop it yaar!" shouted RK in foiling. "My entire luggage is in the bus, Madhu!! At least you have your baggage with you. What's there to cry every now and then?" With his words, her controlled tears fell down with her loud cry. "Shit! I... I am so sorry Madhu! I didn't mean it, please!!" "NO! You always scold me! I am scared that's why I am crying no!! First that door hindered and now the bus is gone... God don't want me to go there this time!! And you... you never leave any chance to chide me!!" "Ok... Ok... See, I am really sorry. I won't berate you from now! I promise!" He smilingly wiped off her cheeks while she pouted. "How will we reach there, Rishabh?" After a brief thought, "Don't worry Sweetheart! We'll be in Goa before they reach! I trust my Duster (car's name)!" He winked and they finally drove to their final destination.

In the car, "Madhu, check if my mobile gained any signal now? We need to inform Trishna." "Oh no... It's showing low battery shutdown." "Damn it! My charger is in my bag. Ahhh... It's OK! We'll reach there." "Rishabh, you know the route?" "Ammm... Not actually. I had gone there only twice so not much aware but don't you worry Madhu, you are in safe hands... I mean... safe car!!" Both chuckled but Madhu was still too tensed. Minutes passed but both were silent. Since the day RK had met her, except the initial days, he never saw her this much mute. She was so voluble to him. "What has happened hunn? Today, nothing in reserve with my chatter box??" He teased to break her silence. "No! I was just thinking, if you wouldn't have reached there, I must have passed out in that locked house." "Oho... Don't think so much about it Madhooobaalaaa... Hero always makes his entry at the right time... Right??" He smirked. "Wait... Hero?! You?! Have some cold water Mr Kundra! It doesn't suits you!" Madhu rolled her eyes. "Whatever you say Madhooobaalaaa... I AM the hero in your life!! Sooner or later... you'll accept it darling!! RK has that charm!!" He smirked with a seductive wink. Though he didn't mean it, but there was something that clicked Madhu's heart. Was it for real? Has she got some light in her darkness? Well... questions were yet to be answered! But all this while, one mission was already accomplished- Madbala has started chirping again like before...

It was already dusk when they reached the hotel. Luckily, Mike had already told the hotel's location to him in the morning so it became easier for him to find it. "Madhu! We reached!" he lazily turned aside after a tiring drive but saw her fast asleep. Can anybody look so serene even in sleep? God sometimes really spend a lot of time in beautifying his children... Is she really so beautiful or am I in any illusion? Is this moonlight playing a prank with me?? Suddenly, a cool breeze passed near her sleeping face, blowing one strand on her face. Rk gently slid that silky fibril aside through his knuckle. That breeze meant something more to it. It actually reached to his heart and soothed!! Suddenly, the headlight flashed on them- their fellows finally reached there. "Ahaannn... I am so fast hunnn!!" He wittily praised himself. Rk came out of the car and saw Trishna running towards him. "You idiot, moron!! Didn't you feel the need to call me just once?? I was so so worried for you two and Madhu... Madhu?!" She looked inside the bonnet glass and saw her sleeping. "Oh God! My Madhu!" She was about to run but RK held her, "Relax Trish! She is asleep. It was too tiring for her the whole day. Don't wake her up. We'll talk in the morning. OK!" "Hmmm... But why are you waiting outside yaar? Why didn't you check in?" "Mike had our passes, Trish. I couldn't do that." "Ok! Let's go... But Madhu?" RK again looked back at the slumbering Madhu and a smile automatically quirked on his lips. He gently though carefully scooped her up in his arms not to awake her. "Thanks RK!" Trishna contently obliged. "Shut up, silly girl! Let's move now!"