Akdha FF: I Love You... Thread 3 Ch-16 Updated Pg.no-1 (14th March)

Hey guys! Updating I Love You today.. It's a long one😳 now all I want is comments, likes plus best of luck wishes for my science exam tomorrow😃 I've prepared for it just revision is left.. so I want all the best wishes!😳This is especially for IF ki Social Activist aka Ash!😆 Enjoy this update, pleeej

Chapter 13

What the hell!' The similar thought hit both of them as they heard the word boyfriend' from his mouth. We're just friends!' They admitted after a short spell of silence, an awkward one.

Haan Haan, just friends!' A wicked lop sided grin found its way towards Nilay's lips. Of course, their silent exchanges of glances and unspoken words had an interesting story to tell, especially to him. He hadn't, by any chance, failed to notice the special' twinkle in her eyes whenever her eyes fell on her supposed friend'.

'Obvio. I know Jodha.. you wouldn't choose a guy for you without consulting your Jiju, right?' Ending his words with his 'signature wink', his eyes lingered on this special 'friend' of her saali saahiba. Alarmed, Jalal's body tensed up- he wasn't used to this whole head to toe check up, that too from a supposed stranger!
'Uff!' She swore to herself, not too pleased by this awkward scenario- Her Jiju mistaking her friend to be her boyfriend, their blunt denial of the same. And, to add to it- her Jiju doing what would perfectly fit in the category 'checking out' Jalal! Even calling this situation awkward' would be undermining all those tensed feelings that were born in her. She was, obviously not a fan of the circumstances that she was in. Au contraire, she was hating it. This sudden burst of nervousness in her body was driving her crazy. Simply put, she was simultaneously cursing and asking for help from her beloved Kanha.

After bearing up with this sudden check out for a long while, Jalal decided to say a good-bye' to her friend and her not so friendly Jiju. 'Jodha, I guess I should leave now..' Giving a quick glance to find Romi's name flashing on the screen of his I Phone, he added after a brief pause, 'It's the tenth time Romi's calling me.' A sly frown gracing his brows, he continued, 'I'm up for a big lecture. Haven't even messaged him.'

Suppressing a low chuckle that had suddenly emerged seeing his cute expressions, she nodded, an extra wide smile adorning her lips- the aftermath of suppressing a chuckle. Well, the twinkle in her eyes was long gone, ever since she'd heard that he's going to leave. 'Bye yaar, take care!' He concluded, throwing a sweet smile to her.

Waving to him in response, she returned his smile with an extra cute one. He turned, before something important hit him. 'Jodha, you're coming to college tomorrow, right?'

What! A part of her shouted instinctively. Ignoring it, she replied, 'Haan, why you asked?' A confused frown on her brows. 'Nahi, just asking. You never know!' Supporting his words with a naughty wink and mischievous smirk, he finally decided to head to his Honda Civic.

'Oh Shit!' Nilay thought, before running to Jalal. 'Jalal, it's already around 9 pm.. How about having dinner at our place?'

Her eyes widened in shock, it didn't took this wise girl to figure out what her not so innocent Jiju was planning. 'NO!' Jodha shouted, grabbing their attention. Shocked at her own weird behavior, she added, albeit on a more composed note, 'I mean, its getting late naa Jiju. Jalal has to get to his home. Romi bhi toh hai!' Putting up her best please, stop it expressions, she decided to take the matter in her own hands, knowing that Jalal will be too polite to refuse and her Jiju, god! What to expect from him?

'Yea, I agree with her. I guess I should leave now. And, Romi bhi wait kar raha hoga.'

'Arre kya agree?' He blurted before he could mince his words. 'Matlab, have dinner and then go naa, come.' Before both could protest any further, they were being dragged by Nilay.

~~~

Dining room, Singh Apartment

God, what a situation it was! With Jodha and Jalal being the 'nervous' element in the unexpected gathering and Nilay the clown, things definitely couldn't get more awkward than this, could they? Sukanya was way more than simply 'irked' with this unusual or rather funny behavior of her husband. Yet, she couldn't suppress that one chuckle that would escape her throat at every hilarious one liner of him- her love was a true gem!

Jodha and Jalal, they couldn't laugh at any of his jibes, how could they? When this sudden dinner was planned out without their consent? When both of them knew what was going on in Nilay's mind, or rather, devil mind? Yet, they would force a chuckle to come out, precisely for the sake of not appearing 'different' or 'disturbed'.

'Arz kiya hai..' Nilay said, making everyone look at him. 'Chand pe kali ghata chati to hogi, Sitaron ko hansi aati to hogi, Tum lakh chupao duniya se,
Magar akele mein tumhe apni shakal pe hansi aati toh hogi!' Everyone erupted into giggles hearing him.

After a not so short round of giggles and giggles, Bharmal decided to steer the topic diligently, 'Waise Jalal, what course are you doing? I mean, your subject?'

Surprised by the unexpected query, Jalal coughed, before returning to his question. 'Uncle, currently I am doing BBA.'

'BBA, great! And your future plans?'

'My first priority is, umm wait.' Pausing his words, Jalal slipped his left hand into his jeans pocket and unrevealed his sleek I Phone. After a short spell of momentary silence with Jalal browsing something on his Phone, he passed his phone to him so that he could see it for himself. 'Here..' He added, on a calmer note. 'Uncle, I'm planning to work with Samsung, for it is, at present the most commercially successful company in the electronic field. Also, Samsung has its distinct image in the electronic market and the first preference for many people, especially the youth when it comes to mobile phones or laptops. So, I believe that this decision of mine is going to be a beneficial one.' Ending his words with an oh so professional smirk, he looked at Bharmal attentively, expecting a simple reply to his concise explanation.

'Wow! That's impressive! That, and the fact that our Jodha too wants to work with Samsung, keeping in mind her love for Samsung products.' Signaling to the Samsung Galaxy S3 resting peacefully alongside her plate, he returned his phone.

What! Surprised at the sudden turn in their talks, from Jalal's future plans to her Samsung Galaxy S3, the agitated lady glared at her father. Well, she was definitely not having a good time now. Truth be told, she was excited, and surprised at the same time that Jalal too wants to work with Samsung. Their plans were amazingly similar. Not to forget, the brief yet effective explanation that he gave was actually very impressive and that, had made her see Jalal in a whole new light. So maybe, this dinner plan wasn't that bad? If this wouldn't have happened, maybe she couldn't get a chance to see this professional Jalal. Passing an innocent look which read I am impressed to him who was seated comfortably beside her, she went on to help herself with some more curd.

'Well Jalal, I must say, you're a very practical person, aren't you?'

'Umm.. Not exactly uncle. But yes, I am serious regarding my future... But before he could continue, the sudden interruption of Jodha in their talks surprised him. 'Arre Papa. He is serious regarding his future only... Baaki toh you don't know, in college he is such a...' Biting her lip in embarrassment as she was about to spill the beans about their second meet in the gym, she thanked god for stopping herself at the exact right moment. Well, not exactly the RIGHT moment.

Suspicions have been aroused, glaring session had begun, Jalal had been startled to such an extent that he had nearly coughed his food down by the time she stopped her chatterbox mouth. Taking in the sudden change in the demeanor of the gathering, she gulped in nervousness. 'I.. I meant to say... He's.. He's a pran..Prankster...'

'Oh!' Everyone erupted into hearty giggles before they could stop themselves. Well, the answer Jodha gave was too funny itself. And to add it, her hell nervous expressions. God! They all couldn't have enough of her, could they? Jalal, on the other hand, was relieved with this answer of hers. Okay, he was not so welcoming with her statement that he is a prankster, which is an absolute lie. But, that definitely saved them both from a lot of trouble!

Swiftly glancing at her, he reverted his attention back to his nearly empty plate. He had to finish the remaining bit soon, for he was feeling too 'different' here. No doubt that Jodha's family, especially Nilay and Mr.Bharmal were very humbling, yet the way it all began, with the misconception of 'boyfriend girlfriend', he didn't know where it all will lead to!

His thoughts were disturbed by Mainawati's question that jumped out of nowhere. 'Beta, Jodha and you, are very good friends?' The uneasiness in her voice was evident. At that point of time, Jodha and Jalal casted each other a quick glance before he replied, 'Aunty, we all- Romi, Sunny, Kajal, Moti and Jodha. We all are very good friends, a big group!' Passing a genuine smile to the tensed lady in a bid to calm her teeny weeny bit, his eyes did a quick review of all the people sitting at the table.

~~~

'Jalal.' Calling out to him who was walking way too fast for this exhausted lady to catch up, she finally decided to ask him to slow down. 'Haan?' Turning back as if taken by surprise, he erupted into an I-knew-It smirk. 'Too fast? No probs. I'll slow down!'

Whatever! She dismissed his various attempts in one go. So what if she DID like that smirk of his? So what if she DID like the mischief in his eyes? His antics were too much for her to take! She had, by now begun to regret the moment when she volunteered to show Jalal the complex in which they resided. As they say, 'One should take a walk after having dinner. It's good for health!'

Walk? She let out a sarcastic chuckle. Yea Yea! But this walk' is more of a marathon for me. Throwing an angry look to the more-than-just-happy guy beside her, she continued her quipping in her thoughts. Uff oh Jalal! Tum bhi nah...too much ho!
'Jodha..' he initiated the conversation, knowing that she was happily murdering him in her thoughts.

'Ha..Haan' Startled out of her thoughts, she turned to him.

'Umm... you too want to work with Samsung?'

NOT AGAIN! Immediately craning her neck to talk to her kahna, she added- Why Kanha? Why? Papa bhi, What was the need of sharing all this with HIM?

'Haan toh. Any problem?'

'Nahi yaar, just asking'
There! He was back to his old Jalal style- walking in front of her and that too so fast that at one point she thought she would collapse then and there.

'Accha sun!' Not waiting for his response, she continued, 'Nilay jiju ki taraf se sorry haan. Wo unhe misunderstanding ho gayi hain.. No worries, I'll sort it today!' Giving her 100 watt smile to him, she awaited his response.

'Boyfriend' He giggled. Okay, this might not have been funny at that time, but for them, it was definitely no less than hilarious now!

'Hawww! You're laughing... Waha god knows Jiju kya soch rahe hain!' Hitting him playfully on his chest, she put up her angry young woman look. Laughing at her strange acts, he glanced at his watch. It was almost 10 pm. Time went by and they didn't eve realize!

'Oh shit! Jodha it's almost 10. I better get going yaar. Main shaheed nahi hona chahta!' Winking at her mischievously, he waved to her and finally bid adieu to this interesting evening.

'Hmm.. so I guess this is the end..' Sighing as if in great distress, the slightly depressed lady retraced her steps towards her apartment. If only, she could understand the play of fate!

~~~

The next day at Amity University

'Woah! The traffic at the main road was just...' Cursing herself and the traffic that they met with, the anxious lady hurriedly climbed the stairs, with her bestie Moti trailing behind her.

'Just sickening!' Moti completed her words, knowing what would be going on in her already worried mind.

'I agree!' Jumping through two stairs in hurry, she managed to wink at her, before quickly regressing her attention to the stairs.

'Why can't they just install a lift Moti? This damn stair climbing takes WHOLE 10 minutes!' Emphasizing on 'whole', she glared at Moti who was busy in drinking in her sulky' expressions. 'Ab kya karein, they don't know naa that Maharani Jodha studies in Amity University!' Making no attempt in masking the over dramatic accent in her voice, she chirped happily, knowing just what to expect from this moody lady.

'Maharani?' She sneered- by now, if she had learnt anything in this university, then it was not to take things seriously. 'Yup. I am a queen!'

'That you are, no doubt!'

After rounds of running and chatting, they finally made it to the class as a slow Yay escaped their throats. After all, making it to the class on time with loads and loads of students swarming in the corridors, making merry while leaning against the posh wall was no less than a feat in itself, isn't it?

~~~

Canteen area, Lunch Time

'Finally!' Jodha exclaimed in joy as they had finally spotted a suitable table for the trio, keeping in mind the students who were flooding in. Throwing their hand bags on the table, they sighed- before erupting into giggles. When three girls, oops! College girls are together, then is there, any need for a joke to come up to make them laugh? Nah. All they need is company! ;)

'Hey!' A familiar voice resonated from behind, compelling the trio to look at the sudden intruder. Jalal, She thought, as the events from the previous night dinner replayed in her mind. God! That was nothing short of hilarious yet unnerving!

Clad in his ever green white T Shirt and black denim jacket, paired up perfectly with his black jeans, she couldn't help but compliment HIM, albeit decently. 'Hi Jalal! You're looking cool, I mean. Black suits you.'

'Thanks,' giving his very own naughty wink, he couldn't help but adore her dressing sense. She would always make it a point to look drop dead gorgeous, though she barely made ANY effort to do so. Her white figure hugging kurti with her green churidar, she completed her look with her green hoop earrings, he couldn't help but compliment HER, albeit decently. 'You're looking nice too. Green looks really good on you!'

At THAT compliment, she HAD to lift her eyes to meet his, unbroken and undisturbed stares. Was he, like gawking her? It HAD to be something else. Shrugging those weird thoughts off her mind, she nodded in response.

Mini skirts, salwar, anarkali and now this beautiful kurti. Am waiting to see more of it, my dear lady... somehow, he managed to say all this, yet didn't utter a word.

You will, very soon! And, you're looking no less than a Greek God in this attire, you know that? There seemed to be some sort of connection between them, they could well understand each other's unspoken words, intent glances.

Of course I know that! Giggling a little at his own reply, he looked at her, pure serenity masking his face.

Good for you!

Umm, mind if I join you at the table? Raising his eyebrows along with his question, he signaled at the table.

Here? Ya Sure! She passed an extra sweet sugary smile to him while waiting for him to sit.

But it wouldn't look awkward, right?

'Uff Oh!' Slapping her forehead in mild annoyance, Moti glared at the duo, making it evident that their eye talks session had gone on for maybe, too long? At first, Jodha was shocked- Uff Oh was exactly the reply she wanted to give Jalal!

'There are some other LIVING human beings too here, along with Jalal, of course!' Reprimanding Jodha with not a hint of softness in her voice, she turned to Jalal. 'And same goes for you, Mr. Mohammed!'

Jodha couldn't control that one giggle that suddenly crept up with Moti emphasizing on LIVING'. Sometimes, friends are unbelievable, aren't they?

'Okay fine!' Raising her hands as if surrendering, Moti finally declared, 'Jalal, how about sitting together for some snacks?'

Nodding, Jalal took his place- with Jodha in front of him.

'Oh shit!'

'What happened Jalal?'

'Kya hua?'

'Is everything okay?' Kajal, who had just barged in the canteen, butted in- taking in everyone's uncomfortable expressions.

'Jodha, am angry with you!'

What!' What? Maine kya kiya?' Shocked, she threw pensive glances at everyone, only to find the girls looking at her with utter confusion. Raising an eyebrow which signaled don't you remember, he went on to reveal the reason Remember what you said about me yesterday?'

'Now what did I say?' Sporting her best I AM Innocent look, she pouted cutely.

'Accha? So you forgot about it?'

Oh! PRANKSTER! 'God!' She swore out aloud, oblivious to the surroundings. 'Jalal, you're such a'

'Am such a?'

'Prankster!' Holding her stomach which had now began to hurt, all thanks to this unlimited stock of laughing, she retorted back.

'Yea right. Now you'll see what a prankster does!' Almost struggling to wipe that mischievous smirk off his face, he replied- knowing what effect this will have on her.

Her face became serious in a jiffy. Humor forgotten. Now, what did THAT mean? Is he going to play a prank or what? Her inner self started warning her.

'I am going to my classes. It's almost time.' Picking up her handbag, she quickly waved to everyone- everyone except him and started walking towards her classes.

Moti tried interrupting her, reminding her that there were actually NO more classes scheduled for that day, but alas! If only she was listening.

'Abhi kahan!' Grabbing her wrist, he pulled her to him.

SPLASH!

'Haaw!' Jodha sulked. THIS was what she had never expected-that too from HIM. Patting her wet face with her hanky, she decided to return his favor, with interest, of course! Grabbing that damn water bottle from his hands, she allowed that evil smirk to lurk on her face.

SPLASH!!

'What the hell!' Glancing at his wet T Shirt and Jacket, Jalal again glanced at her, water droplets trickling down his jaw. 'You're so gone Jodha!' He remarked, before seizing back the bottle.

'NO!!' Jodha screamed, before running here and there, pulling out chairs in an attempt of self defense. 'Moti, Kajal! Help karo!'

At this, Moti and Kajal peeked at each other, as if knowing that they shared common thoughts. 'Nah! We don't want to get involved!' They chorused, winking at her as Jodha looked at them with her mouth in a perfect O' shape.

'Dhokebaazon!' Jodha shouted, before aiming her handbag at them. They so deserved this! If only, it could have hit them, but her not so good aim and their skill- they ducked at the exact moment!

'Okay, now STOP!' she said, panting. She wasn't that athletic to hop around the canteen, not to mention the embarrassment she was facing! Not lifting her eyes to meet with those Are you mad or what looks that she so hated, she glared at Jalal from the corner of her eyes.

'Am going!' She asserted, before picking up her handbag that had been lying on the canteen floor for quite some time. 'Haan. Me too!' Moti said, the sudden friend' in her making its appearance. 'Me too!' Kajal joined in, and the trio waved to Jalal. They walked up to the pay counter to pay for the snacks that were ordered by them but never got a chance to relish, all thanks to the sudden Water Fight that ensued between their heros!

'Me too!' His response echoed from the behind, making the girls giggle. 'Hey stop!' He stopped them from paying the money, which came as a surprise to them.

'Kya hua?' She asked, a confused frown gracing her brows.

'Arre... This one's on me!' He said, fishing out his wallet- only for it to get snatched by HER.

'In your dreams!' She said and hastily paid the amount, before turning to Jalal with an I won, again smirk.

'Jodha, you're just!'

'Unbelievable!' Moti and Kajal said together, and they all hi-fived before parting ways.

'Bye,' she whispered.

'Bye'

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Update- Part 15

"Urrgh.. I just hate this..!" She cursed, for the nth time in that evening, entirely shaken up by how it all transpired. "I hate you Jalal... You and your girlfriend, go to hell!" "That witch! I'll kill her the next time she comes in front of me!" She barged in her room, her curses resonating within the walls.

"Jealous?" Came her sister's reply, who else? It was Sukanya. Glancing over her shoulder, she reckoned that her sister wouldn't truly leave a single opportunity to have fun on her expense!
"No.." She fumbled, before daring to peer back into her eyes. "Why would I be jealous?"

"Yeah Right.. That's why when Jalal was hurt you were..." Another retort, from another enemy cum sis of hers. "Shivani shut up!" She was truly surprised- that reference had made her think, think of it all..

"When was Jalal hurt?" Quizzed Sukanya. Obviously, this whole fiasco was entertaining for her, but somewhere she felt strange- HER Jodha had never ever been so jealous of a friend's friend. In fact, it is indeed rare for a self assured girl like her to be jealous.

"Arre di you know.." Shivani jumped in, more than ready to clear her elder sister's confusion. "Nothing di..." Jodha blurted. "You go and call Jiju.. He'd called me during my lectures, he wanted to talk to you.. go go."

"But I talked to him already Jodha, just now.."

"Then go naa talk to him again, what's the harm?" She shut her lids tightly, evidently displeased by where it all was leading.

"Jodha?" Spoke Sukanya, her voice soft, gentle,- she was amused by these new traits of impatience' and jealousy' her sister was showing..

************

At Jalal's Place

My Dear Jalal,

Like bees buzz around the flower,

So does girls around you..

But you know its me,

Who you belong to..

Yours forever,

Priya,

"Yuccks" A voice went off in his head as his eyes fell on the sign. "Forever? I would die in this life only.." He thought, breaking out into a light chuckle. "This girl, she'll die one day running after me.."
Sigh. This one Priya had created havoc in his life- his seemingly mature' friend was jealous of her. She was literally boiling when they last met, refusing to even listen to him once. A mild shiver ran through his spine imagining what his life would be if there are thousands of Priyas to deal with!

"Now I should better call her up.. She's really miffed." His eyes twinkled as he thought up of ways to butter up his friend.

~~~

Priya's Home

"God! Why doesn't Jalal listen to me" She pouted, her eyes scrutinizing her reflection in the mirror she stood before, from head to toe. "I am beautiful.." She averred, letting her hands roll gingerly on her cheeks. "And I am perfectly fit!" Her hands slid down to her stomach, gently pulling it for any signs of fat. There was none, not a surprise after all the dieting drama she got crazy about!
"And that girl... Jalal has made her his friend." All signs of peachy blush diminished from her pretty face as she recalled the feisty young girl who'd dared to bump into her.

"What does she have that I lack? Looks? Intelligence? Attitude?" She wondered, "I have everything which she has..."
"I am better than her!"
~~~

Jodha's Home

"Moti, come over here.. like right now! And bring Kajal and all too... Yeah.. For a nightover.. Yeah mom said yes.. You come here na, why are you bothered about her permission? Moti...Uhh!" Venting out her frustration with literally everything in the world, she threw her phone as it landed, thank heavens, on the bed.

"I just hate Moti.. She never listens to me.. everytime she just wants to order me, huh!" She cribbed, and walked in her elder sister as she stared at her in surprise.
"What happened, Jodha?" She quizzed, plonking on the bed, right next to her. "You look.. Weird." She let out a slight chuckle.

"What?" Shifting her gaze from the oblivion to her elder sis, she stared at her in disbelief. "Are you calling me weird, by any chance?"
"No.." She immediately backed out. "Not you, actually. But your face.. Its weird.."
"You said I have a weird face???!!" Quickly grabbing a pillow to attack, she aimed it at her sister as she ducked. "You know what?! I hate you.. and I hate everyone of you! You are too bad!"

"If I am bad, then you are a devil...!!" Teased Sukanya as she got up from the bed. Dragging her legs towards the door, she was about to exit the room when Jodha's phone buzzed. Turning around, she smirked at Jodha, a devilish smirk as she almost jumped on the bed to grab the piece.

"Jalal? That dinner guy?" She questioned as her younger sister snatched the phone from her hands. "This is my phone di!"

"Really?" She cupped her face in mock surprise. "I didn't know that... thank you so much for enlightening me! Anyways.. I have to go.. You see, my husband won't call me like your friend does.. he would just abduct me if I don't get to the station, now!"
She grinned, uttering "That's not abduction di! He would just lift you up and carry you in your world of dreams.. Gosh! That was romantic!"
"Yeah..Romantic.. A Romantic abduction, is it?" She winked, and a moment later, the sisters were nothing but endless bundles of laughter.

"God! I don't even want to leave you guys now... We enjoyed so much! Even Nilay doesn't want to leave. But his office, its just urgh..."

"I know.. Office sucks! Don't go di, please." She requested, flashing her soft brown eyes in a puppy like frame as she pulled her in a quick hug.

"Even I don't want to leave Jodha.. but we can't ignore his work, its important... I am sorry, we'll come back soon, like after a month?" She proposed, a soft hint of smile on her lips.

"That's 30 days! Isn't it a long time?"

"Nope.. that's only 1 month.. Don't see things like 30 days, take it as 1 month.. just a month."
"Just a month.." She reiterated, wondering how her sister could transform into a philosopher in minutes.

"Yeah.. I need to get going now.. Take care, and I love you!" Another sisterly hug followed as the two ladies parted, bidding adieu as she walked with her sister till the stairs.

"Oh damn!" She whispered, rushing back with a speed so fast she doubted her own sanity. "Wasn't it Jalal who called me?? Damn. God, I ignored him!" She muttered, horrified when another thought dawned upon her. "Wait, wasn't I angry on him? Yeah! I was.. He.. That Priya.. Yesss! I ignored him!!" She repeated, this time a devil of a smirk on her lips. "Yay! Way to go girl.." With a mental pat on back, she grabbed her phone once she entered her room, locking the door so none disturbs her celebration.

Hey... So, I want to talk to you.. But you aren't picking up the phone.. That angry?

Yeah.. I am angry.. I am way too angry. Heck, I am freaking out right now. Does that matter to you? She replied to his text with a doubly angry one.

Of course it doesn't.. But as it is, you affect a certain friend of mine, and she's dear to me, so don't upset her!

Godd! Damn this guy! She whispered, letting her fingers roll gingerly on the screen as she typed, Flirting with me? You're impossible.!

It isn't flirting, Miss whoever. Its concern, like C-O-N-C-E-R-N. He giggled slightly, touching the send button.

Is it? I never really knew your friend is in kindergarten.. I assumed she must be in college, a responsible girl who knows how to take decisions..

Seconds later, another text followed from her side.

Like deciding who to talk to? And, who to ignore..

God! He swore, his face partly flushed by her indifferent replies as he thought of a suitable reply. Its wrong to ignore someone for no fault of theirs... At least I thought so. Damn! He sounded serious, but like he cared, the message was sent already, and nothing could bring it back.

Not that he wanted to.

Its my choice! I'll decide who I want to ignore!
Your choice? I thought we were talking about my friend? Like my dear friend?

Dear.. The very word rang alarms in her mind. "It ought to be Priya he's referring to."
are you talking about Priya? :O

No... She isn't responsible like you said, not in the least bit.. There, he'd finally said it!
I'm calling you now, he added Got to clear some things..

She smiled. Less than half an hour ago, she wouldn't budge, and suddenly, like he turned her world upside down, she was waiting for his call!
Her face sported a cheery smile as his name flashed across her screen, she loved the attention he was showering on her. It made her feel good, feel..special.

"Hi.." She spoke softly, careful lest someone listened to their conversation.

"Hi!" He greeted, letting the pen he'd been cradling for so long slip off his palm. Her voice soothed him, she sounded normal. She sounded happy.

"So? What are you doing?" She questioned, mentally making a note not to let their chat steer towards Priya, not by any means.

"Talking to a dear friend of mine." He uttered, almost smirking as he teased. "And you?"
"Talking to someone I was ignoring not very long ago." She teased back. Nah! She wouldn't give up.

"I see... and the reason behind ignoring him was..." He left his words mid air, waiting for her to complete his words, like she always did.

"Because he likes a girl I hate.. that's mean of him!" She pouted softly, angry at him yet again as he drove the conversation towards her. He really can't think of anyone but her.. That's so obsessive! She thought, horrified.

"And how do you know he likes her? Did he tell you that?" He questioned, willing to let the talk take any twist and turns as long as it restored their friendship to normalcy.

"Well.." She gave it a thought. Damn! He was right. "Not really... But then.. Nobody tells that they like someone, I mean its to be understood, right?" Now she wasn't even speaking, but merely questioning as her mind processed it all. Maybe she just got mad at him for no reason.. And, she thought, gulping That was wrong of her!
"That's what I am saying, Jodha.. It's to be understood, NOT to be presumed.. I am sure he didn't give away any signs that he likes her, because I believe he doesn't..'"

"No wait... hang on. I didn't presume it! She said she's a good friend of yours and that I am not the girl you would make your friend... Now what does that mean? She knows you well enough to know your taste in," She would have blurted out girls had she not bit her tongue at the last moment. "friends.." She finished lamely, embarrassed.

"And how did you know that she told you the truth? Some lie detector machine, you've got?" He teased.

"Shut up! I don't know.. I mean she sounded like she knew you.. And she looked like.. I mean... like your type.. I don't know what I am saying but I thought its true! She made it sound like that!"
"God..." He failed to control the long squeezed chuckle as it finally made its way out, leaving her aghast. Was he laughing on her? "I hate you! You are laughing at me... You stupid, moron, idiot.!! I don't even want to talk to you now...! You and Priya can just go to hell!"
She was about to disconnect the call when his sombre, almost serene voice erupted from the other end.

"Hey wait.." He spoke, looking in his room for any signs of help as he finally spotted one. "Actually, Romi made a damn funny face..And I just couldn't control it.. I am sorry.." He pretended to be guilty, smirking as he uttered.

"Really?" She thought, dubious. She wouldn't buy it. "Send me a pic of his so called funny face then.. now.."
"W..What?" He shouted, shocked as Romi sprang up in alarm. Hushing him up, he replied "I can't.. He wouldn't hold that face for me, you see... I mean he made a face and its gone now..!"
"Then get him to make it again, I don't know!" She smirked, looking purely devil in that moment as she tricked him.

"Hey. I wanted to clear some things with you, remember?" He tried to change the topic, hoping to be successful. And he was.

"Yeah.. So as it is, I am really mad at you.. And even though I should stay mad at you for like an hour more or so, I am forgiving you.. Apology accepted!" Finishing off with a wide smile, she waited anxiously for his reply.

"And when did I apologise?" He teased, riling her up had an unparalleled pleasure. And he loved it, totally!
"You did, didn't you?" She murmured innocently, before continuing "or at least you wanted to say sorry, right?"

"I was waiting to say sorry to you.." He smiled, a serene reply that made her heart flutter as her eyes widened a little. "Okay.. so see you at college tomorrow.. Good night!" She whispered.

"Good night, Jodha Singh.."

~~~~

She stepped out of her room, glowing as her eyes recognized the silhouette to be of her best friend, Moti.
Woah! She thought, double checking her expressions to make sure she wasn't mistaken. The same girl who was freaking out like an hour before, seemed like the happiest girl in the planet now. Weird mood swings, eh?
"Hii Moti!" She chirped excitedly, pulling her in a light hug. "It's going to be so much fun tonight! We'll watch our favourite movies!!"

"Yeah.." She fumbled, before throwing her arms around her. "DDLJ! My all time favourite! Oh god I just love Raj!"
"Yesss... But wait.. We'll watch A Walk To Remember Too! I can't let go of Landon, my Landon!" Retorted Jodha, dreamily as she thought of the night that lay ahead, shining and gleaming in their future.

"Gosh Jo! And who would have thought the girl who didn't even like English movies would fall in love with a certain movie.." Before she could finish, Jodha butted in.

"Not only the movie, girl! It's the novel... Sparks' magic at its best! I liked A message In a bottle and the notebook, too.. but nothing can compare to A Walk To Remember, its like the best!"
"I thought it was.." She uttered, innocently.

"Yeah! The bestest!" Winked Jodha, pulling Moti to her room.

~~~

"I just love Landon.. he's the most adorable guy ever!" Whispered Jodha, dabbing her eyes from the hankerchief as the movie proceeded towards the end. With the voiceover of Landon Carter, the curtains finally drew to an end as she let out another fresh surge of tears. Damn! She so loved this movie!
"Jodha Singh, it's just a movie.. Don't cry!" Comforted Moti, embracing her slightly as the girls closed the laptop for a second, pondering what to do next.

"Now what?" Quizzed Jodha.

"DDLJ done, Moti crying done, A Walk To Remember done, Jodha crying done.. now what?" Joked Moti, letting out a soft laugh.

"want to play cards?"

"Noo... that would be boring.. lets play rapid fire!" Moti wildly suggested, her eyes twinkling.

"Not a bad idea!" She approved, jumping up as she threw a pillow in her lap. "So, let's begin!"
"Okay..I'll ask first.!"
"Ohhkay... Ask.." Somewhere she sensed what was to come, but she couldn't lay a finger on it, and so she proceeded with the game.

"Kajal"
"Fashionista"
"Moti"
"Adorable"
"Trust"
"Love"
"Love"
"Landon"
"Landon"

"Perfect"
"Jalal"
"Jalal..." she pondered for a second, what was it that she felt for him? Friendship? Attraction? Dislike? She couldn't pin point, and as Moti finally declared- "Time up Jo!" she felt helpless, it was weird, and what's more- it was positively weird!
"It was a rapid fire Jo, you had to say the first thing you thought when I say the name! Why didn't you say something about Jalal?"
"I don't know..." She sighed, "It was strange.. It wasn't one thought that came in my mind, but thousands of them, I couldn't choose a single one!"
"You had to choose? Like thousands of thoughts in your mind?" She questioned, as her jaw dropped just a little, it was all strange and pretty much complicated for her to understand!
"Yeah.. it was.. silly.." She finished, embarrassed, erupting into a slow chuckle.

"I know.."
~~~

"Godd..." She swore, careful not to disturb her pal's sleep as she tiptoed to get her phone. "I'll kill Kajal if she's messaging me as this time.. !!" Moti made up her mind, blissfully unaware of what was yet to happen.

In haste, she picked up Jodha's phone, her eyes widening as she read the text sent from Jalal- had a great time tlking to you, Jo! Gud Night! ;)

"So it was Jalal... I should have known it!" "That's why," She thought. "Jodha looked so relaxed, so happy when I came over.."
"And the so-many-feelings-part .. it's a bit fishy isn't it?" She wondered, "Is it Jalal after all? The guy Jodha would fall for?"
"No.." She shook her head, greatly embarrassed and surprised at her direction of thoughts, "Maybe talking out their fight was a good option.. She just felt lighter after talking out.. That's alright.. I am just over thinking..."

Her sleepy gaze fell on her friend's asleep figure, sound and at peace, and she smiled. After all, she was her life and she couldn't risk it. Not for anyone.

Joining her back in the bed, she let a small smile touch her lips as she fell in a deep slumber, all signs of worry vanishing off her beautiful face.

~~~
Rays kissing their skin as the buddies nudged each other in sleep, unwilling to sacrifice their sleep as Maina pulled Jodha off the bed. "Jodha, wake up! Its breakfast time already.."
"No mom... please... uhun.. You disturb Moti, not me!" Rolling her eyes as she pulled on the quilts once snatched away by her mother, "I have to study for my exam Jo.. you wake up." Murmured Moti, irritated, elbowing her in the rib as she went on.

"Shut up you lazy head.." Retorted Jodha.

"It's a college day today, Jodha Singh!" Shouted Maina, and with that, both the girls were up in a flash. "Oh damn!" They cursed, and without either of them could gauge, Jodha rushed to the washroom and Moti sprinted to her wardrobe, deciding what to wear, size wasn't a problem as both of them had a same size, and, not to mention, the same taste in clothes!
Pulling out a decent off white top and black jeans for Jodha and an adorable teal dress for herself, she grinned in excitement as Jodha dashed out of the washroom, changing into her clothes for the day.

"This is exactly what I wanted to wear today Moti!" She appraised, amused by her choices.

"I know right.. I am awesome in these things, actually, I am awesome in everything!" Her lashes fluttered in self praise, her hands on her hips, as she continued "Now I better get going, I badly need a bath!"
"Yeah.. you do.." She chuckled.

In ten minutes, the young ladies were ready, brushing their hair thoroughly, with Moti decorating them with fake highlights as Jodha opted for her ever favourite- flower clips.

"So we're ready!" Spoke Moti.

"Yes... let's go now!" Uttered Jodha as she picked out her favourite heels. "We need to get out now if we want to get a taxi.."
"Taxi?" Quizzed Moti. "Jalal is coming to pick us up, you forgot?"
"Really?" She wondered, letting her mind roll back in case she forgot it. "Oh yes, damn, he must be here! Let's get downstairs, now!"

Dashing down the stairs, the duo waved as Jalal smiled. He noted, with great enthusiasm, that Jodha looked extraordinarily stunning in her jeans and top, and somehow as simple an attire like it looked gorgeous on her. Opening the door with a gentlemanly gesture, he winked at Jodha as she flushed, making herself comfortable on the seat.

The ride was a silent affair, or at least for them, since Moti and Jodha chatted, and Jalal cracked a few jokes with Moti. He'd made a conscious effort to not talk to Jodha, he was hoping for a good, alone chat with her, a private one.

"Umm Jodha.." In an attempt to stop her from entering her class, he hopped beside her, smiling as she returned the gesture.

"Yeah?"
"You look.. great!" He whispered, his voice soft as his eyes gingerly took in her beauty.

"Thanks.." She looked down, embarrassed, his voice sending a shiver down her spine as his sincere, unexpected compliment surprised her.

"So?" She continued, unsure how to carry the conversation forward as they both walked to her class.

"Can I kiss you?" He asked, drowning in her eyes, his voice the huskiest she'd ever listened as she stopped, shocked.

"W..What.??" She fumbled, her eyes locked with his, her heart racing with a rhythm so fast that she felt she would collapse right now.

"Hey..I was joking.." He chuckled, and she smiled tenderly. It was a joke, of course, maybe she took it the other way.

Okay.. so the ending was lame.. I know!😆 anyways, its my last working day tomorrow, so you guys can expect 2 updates a week! (don't take it seriously! once a week is all I can manage!😆😆)
Hope you liked it!
Anushka,❤️

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