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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai October 15, 2025 EDT.
KARWA CHAUTH 15.10
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CHAPTER THREE
'Stay out of this... I am talking to my girlfriend...'' he said brushing Raman off as he turned to Shagun but Raman interrupted again
'She is your girlfriend, not your property...'' he said standing in-between them before he added
'I think you need to leave...''
'What is your problem?'' Said Shlok as he stepped back to look at him before he said almost as if he was surprised
'Your Raman Kumar Bhalla...''
'Yes and it would be good for you if you left now...'' answered Raman
'Oh I get it... Wow Shagun really...'' Said Shlok looking at Shagun before he walked away
Shlok loved Shagun, with all her flaws and issues he really loved her. He knew he wasn't always the perfect boyfriend but damn he didn't deserve to be just another guy for Shagun as she made her way to the perfect one. He had to do something about it before it went south
'Are you okay...'' Asked Raman genuinely concerned
'Yeah... I am fine thank you...'' she answered as she took his hand and pulled him inside
'I am so sorry you had to see that...'' she said
'No it is alright, although I would advise you stay away from any man who tries to put his hands on you. He is not worth it and you deserve better than that'' said Raman to which Shagun smiled saying
'You think so...''
'Yeah of course... Listen your beautiful, kind and you can have any man you want. Why you stay with such a jerk is beyond me?'' he said and she just turned away not saying anything
Shagun knew she probably should have told Raman that he was misunderstanding the whole situation and that Shlok wasn't so bad after all but the spoilt brat in her who always lived by her list didn't want to do that.
She turned to him hugging him much to the shock that Raman was in as she said to him
'Thank you so much...I needed to hear that.''
'It is alright...'' he answered as he slowly pulled her back
'So what brings you here this morning anyway? Still want my company after last night. I had a great time by the way...'' she said excited
'Oh yeah before I forget... I want to do something to make it up to Ishita. I mean after me ditching her last night and also this morning didn't go so well. Any ideas about how I can make to up to her?'' he said looking at Shagun
'Wait... You came here for Ishita...'' she said shocked
'Yes I did... Why do you sound so shocked?'' he asked shocked himself
'No I was just not expecting that... Besides I figured after last night...'' She answered looking at him
'Oh you have to understand. That wasn't... I thought I was clear on that...'' He said
'Yeah no I get it believe me...'' she said heartbroken before she added
'Anyway Ishita is not your everyday girly girl so this is going to be hard...''
'I know that, that is why I am asking for help...'' he said
'Just maybe take her out somewhere nice maybe...'' she said
'Yeah knowing her, she is probably going to say no...'' he said
'Come on think of something else...'' he added looking around the room before he said
'Wait this is her reading table right...'' he said pointing at the table that had a stack of books of all kinds and a reading lamp
'Yeah... Why...'' Said Shagun curiously
'Oh I just got an idea...'' Said Raman his face lighting up
'What are you going to do...'' she asked to which Raman smiled standing up and saying
'Thank you so much for the help... I gotta go...'' before he hurriedly walked out of the room
Shagun watched him walk out and smiled seeing how caring he was towards her
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'Ishu you need to start thinking about what Mama and Papa were talking about, they seemed serious you know...''said Mihika
'Mihika you know I can't think about that right now...'' Said Ishita
'I understand but they say the family is willing to let you finish school and give you enough time to be settled if you want. All they want from you is a realization that you will accept their proposal...'' Said Mihika
'I really don't want to get married. I just want to finish this get a job and try and make something of myself when am done. I don't want to be a housewife...'' Said Ishita
'Come on Ishu I married right out of college and I still made something of myself. Papa and Mama would never make a wrong decision for you. You haven't even met the guy, you might change your mind.'' Said Mihika
'Whatever I can still meet him after I finish school. I just have a few months of freedom, let me enjoy them.'' Sad Ishita
Ishita in all honesty wasn't really all for the marriage idea and she didn't even want to think about it but she was the kind of girl who did what her parent always thought was right for her and she would always find it hard to say NO to them.
They had made her a promise that the family of the man and the man in question were willing to let her finish her studies and even work if she wanted after they got married. They were not so strict and they understood modern family values.
'It is a match made in heaven because you and he are so similar...'' her father said and they had given her this time at college to think about it and make a decision when she got back.
She asked them not to tell her anything about the family of the boy because knowing herself she probably would have stalked his family to find out all she needed about them which would bias her judgment. So with an open mind, she decided to just go to college, complete her studies and just come home and make her God-like parents happy
'Mihika I am really scared. Marrying someone you don't know. Did you tell him how I am...'' She said
'Of course and I have to say... He liked you from the start...'' Said Mihika smiling
'Oh please you're inclined to say that to try and convince me...'' Said Ishita causing Mihika to laugh about how nervous she got around this topic
'But on a serious note... The date for when you met him and if it is a yes then you get engaged their and then...'' said Mihika
'I know that is why I am nervous about this. I am here crushing on some guy who I might even like and yet I know that...'' she said
'Please you are allowed to have some fun before marriage. At least I know that I did...'' Said Mihika
They talked some more before Ishita hung up realizing that she really needed to get home given the day she just had.
Meanwhile Raman stood in the parking lot waiting for her and was getting a little impatient when he receive a call from Simmi, his sister
'Hey did you get to see her... Did you fix it...''
'No I haven't seen her yet. I don't know what is taking so long.'' He answered as he looked at his watch
'Just relax she will be there. You know if you screw this up dad will kill you right...'' Said Simmi
'Yeah I know... Plus she is kind of intriguing so I am interested to really get to know her. She is a mystery that I out of curiosity want to unravel. I like a challenge and she is absolutely one...'' Said Raman
'Curiosity of something else...'' Said Simmi teasingly
'I am not sure as well...'' answered Raman as well
'So is she as beautiful as the pic...'' Said Simmi
'Well...'' he said biting his tongue as he decided to hold back given how nosy his sister could get
'Oh ho you're not getting s in me now are you...'' Said Simmi
'Oh please shut it...'' he said chuckling
'By the way, I still think yours and dad's idea is damn, when she finds out she will feel so violated and knowing you, chances are high you will f**k this up...'' Said Simmi
'I will not... Have a little faith in me will you...'' he said before hanging up as he saw Ishita
Ishita had just finished her tutoring lessons and she was exhausted. Given exams were just around the corner all the people she tutored were always asking for an extra lessons from her and there and she being the kind of person she is always found it hard to say no.
She just wanted to take a hot shower and sleep because she already had a busy day ahead with preparation for her own exams and also the interview for her upcoming internship. She got off form the Auto and slowly made her way to her room only to bump into Raman
'Oh thank God... I thought you were not going to come back...'' he said
She looked at him adjusting her glasses before she said
'Look Raman I am very exhausted and I just want to rest, whatever the matter is. We shall handle it tomorrow...'' she said
'You're going to bed? Now...! It is just 8; 00 pm on a Saturday... What are you, like 82 years old...'' he said jokingly but she just stayed there looking at him before she adjusted her glasses saying
'If you're done insulting me again can I go now...''
'I was kidding...'' he said taken aback at her statement but she just walked away
'Ishita wait... Ishita...'' he called out following her
'You shouldn't be here at this time you know. It is an all girls hostel you're not allowed here...'' she said
'Wait... Look... I am so sorry...'' he said after he caught up with her
'What for... Why are you sorry...'' she said looking at him
'For yesterday for today morning for my behaviour and for a few second ago I swear sometimes my mouth and my mind don't go hand in hand when am around you...'' he said
'Oh is that what we call being a spoilt brat now...''she said
'I am not a spoilt brat...'' he said defensively
'Spoken like a true spoilt brat...'' she said smiling as she adjusted her glasses before she added
'Look it is fine, I over reacted this morning I am so sorry about that. It is all good don't worry about it...'' she answered
'No you didn't your reaction was justified. Plus about last night, I am usually a good host but I sort of don't know what happened...'' he said
'I can come up with a few reasons...'' said Ishita sarcastically to which Raman let out a small laugh saying
'Okay maybe I got a tad tipsy and forgot my surroundings a little bit...''
'Your sure that is all. I thought Shagun had something to do with it...'' said Ishita
'What No way... I was just a bit tipsy and carried away. Plus Shagun is the kind of girl who commands attention although not always in a good way so it is not always easy to ignore her.'' Said Raman looking at Ishita before he smiled again saying
'Wait... Is that why you were so pissed with me? Are you jealous?''
'Oh Please Raman... you give yourself way too much credit than you deserve...'' she managed to lie
'Ouch... You are way too straight forward for a girl... And not in the way I expect it. Do you always say what is on your mind or is it just when it comes to me'' he said
'I always try and say what is on my mind I mean what is the use of hiding it. Besides I am not any other girl.'' She said pulling her glasses in again as she looked away lying again
Raman could tell that she over the month they had met, she had managed to slowly get comfortable with him and that is something for some reason he really liked
'Anyway I wanted to make it up to you so...'' he said but she interrupted
'Please No I am not going out with you again...'' she said holding her books to her chest
'I was not going to ask you out... Besides you mean you will never go out with me ever again...'' He said curiously
'No I just prefer not to be in crowded places. People really don't get me and I stopped trying to fit in a long time ago...'' she said
Raman looked at her remembering how Romi had talked to her and how his friends had treated her and felt bad. It finally dawned on him how hard it must have been in sit there with all his judgmental friends saying all sorts of things to her. He began to feel guilty all over again realizing that she was probably a better human being than him because had the shoe been on his leg, he probably would have been having a different reaction.
'I am not asking you to pity me Raman. Trust me I am pretty content with what I got...'' She said smiling as she pushed her glasses in again
'You're amazing you know that...'' he suddenly said to which she smiled and shrugged her shoulders
'Okay can I go rest now...'' she said
'Yeah sure... No wait...'' he said walking to his car before he came back with a parcel bag
'Now this will either make up for what I did or it could be a colossal disaster...'' he said
'What is it?'' she said letting out a small laugh
'I got you something which I hope you will like fingers crossed...'' he said handing her the parcel
She opened the parcel and in it were three books of one of her favourite author Charles Dickens and they were all classics and expensive. It had great expectations, Bleak House and David Copperfield.
She turned and looked at him almost shocked at he even knew sport on what book she had not read and also found it strange that he even knew that she liked reading.
'Well I sort of saw all these pile of books on your reading table and just above it you have a poster of Oliver Twist movie cover and a list of these books just above it. So I took a leap of faith and figured since you had cancelled out the first 4, you had not read the remaining 3 and hence tadaaa...'' he said holding his breath hoping she liked it
'Oh my God... How the hell did you manage to get these versions at such short notice? These are all... Oh My God...'' she said as she put her books down and started perusing through one of the books
'Well I have my own connections...'' he said with pride
'Oh My God and these are for me...'' she said surprised
'Yes they are... Do you like them...'' he said
'Very much yes... Thank you so much... My God...'' she said still in awe
'Come you have to tell me how you managed to get a hold of these'' she added
'They are my copies...'' he said shocking her
'What?'' she said
'Wow don't be surprised. I hate economics doesn't mean I hate everything else...'' he said chuckling
'I am sorry that you don't give the impression of someone who loves to read, and by read I mean anything book related for that matter...'' she said laughingly
'Ouch... You really think I am that daft...'' he answered letting out a small laugh
'I never said that besides who says everyone who hates to read is daft...'' she answered
'Well not everybody although in this context it is what you tried to mean...''he said but she just threw her head back laughing not denying his claim
Raman looked at her as she laughed and he had to say this was the first time that she was actually laughing, there was a sparkle in her eyes. It was really adorable to watch her like this because it wasn't usual for her to let go and just be either because she was too reserved or too shy either way, this was a view he didn't expect to like
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CHAPTER FOUR
'I am sorry that you don't give the impression of someone who loves to read, and by read I mean anything book related for that matter...'' she said laughingly
'Ouch... You really think I am that daft...'' he answered letting out a small laugh
'I never said that besides who says everyone who hates to read is daft...'' she answered
'Well not everybody although in this context it is what you tried to mean...''he said but she just threw her head back laughing not denying his claim
Raman looked at her as she laughed and he had to say this was the first time that she was actually laughing, there was a sparkle in her eyes. It was really adorable to watch her like this because it wasn't usual for her to let go and just be either because she was too reserved or too shy either way, this was a view he didn't expect to like.
'Okay maybe I meant just that... Just a little bit...'' she added putting her index fingers close before she pulled her glasses in
He smiled as he looked at her before he said
'So we are good then...'' he said
'On one condition... I read these, then return them when I am done...'' she said
'What... Why?'' he said surprised
'You can't possibly think I was actually going to accept this? These are way too expensive I really couldn't...'' she said
'Oh God I swear you must live on the calculator. Who does everything have to be about that? I got you a gift, take it and stop complaining after all I am meeting the cost...'' he said looking at her
'It is not that...'' she tried to speak but he interrupted
'No I am not taking no for an answer. If you don't take them, it means you haven't forgiven me yet. Then I will end up stalking you until you do... Simple...'' he said folding his hands across his chest
Ishita knew as stubborn as she was he had finally managed to catch on and he wasn't taking no for an answer. She took the parcel in her hands putting the books back in the bag as she said
'Okay how about we come up with a compromise, I will take these read them and return then but then you will make it up to me in another way...'' she said looking at him before she pulled the parcel out of her bag almost as if threatening to give him back his books
'Okay fine... What do you want me to do?'' he finally gave in
'Just show up tomorrow at around midday and wears something comfortable and light...'' she said
'Why where are you taking me...'' he said
'You will know when you get there. So are you coming or not...'' she said smiling. Raman looked at for a minute then finally agreed
'Okay then...'' she said
'Okay... Altho...'' he tried to speak but she interrupted
'Thank you in advance before you change your mind...'' she said smiling as she pushed her glasses in some more
'There is that feeling again...'' he thought to himself as he saw her smile. Whatever it was that kept him coming back he know figured was that smile.
He was grateful to her for letting him into her life because he was now certain there was more to this timid and conserved person, something he just couldn't place a finger on. It was the very same reason he was here with her.
'Okay now can I go...'' he suddenly heard her say
'Yeah... Goodnight...'' he said
'Good night...'' she replied smiling before she walked away leaving Raman looking at her
'Ishita...'' he suddenly called out to which she turned and looked at him
'Did you have something to eat yet...'' he said surprising himself and her in the process
'Uhhh not yet I was just going to whip up something when I get back to hostel...'' she said looking at him before asking
'Why are you asking...''
'I was just of the view that if maybe you would...'' he said but she interrupted him
'Uh ahha No... As much as I would love to, I am exhausted...'' she said
'Okay fine...'' he said turning to walk away because he knew convincing her was going to be a waste of time anyway although he already had a solution to this problem.
Ishita walked back to her room not even sure how to take the way things were panning out with Raman, She wanted to let go and she had to admit that it brought a warm feeling every time he looked at her.
Most people she knew just stared at her, threw senile comments like she was a freak show of some kind but he, he really looked at her almost as if he was attempting to read her mind. She always tired her best not to look into his eyes because most times when it did happen, she felt like she would drown in his gaze and disappear.
She smiled as she placed her bag and parcel on the table grateful that things between then had been settled. She slowly took off her shoes and grabbed a towel making her way into the bathroom for a much needed shower given how exhausted she was and it is then that Shagun walked in
'Oh hey Ishu...'' said Shagun
'Hey you, how was your day...'' said Ishita
'Arrggguuu It was full of drama, Shlok was flipping out, had to deal with that...'' said Shagun rolling her eyes as she threw herself to the bed
'Well you can't blame him given what you did...'' Said Ishita chuckling
'I really did nothing wrong. I just wanted to hang out with you...'' Said Shagun lying
'Oh please... You wanted to hang out with the coolest and richest kids forgetting you had a boyfriend that you had gone with, in the first place. Plus given what you did this morning, I am surprised he didn't flip out more...'' said Ishita letting out a soft laugh
'Oh Please Ishu... And by the way did he tell you about this morning?'' she asked to which Ishita nodded
'OMG He is such a baby...'' Shagun added
'Nooo he was worried about you so he asked me...'' Said Ishita
'Worried how...'' asked Shagun
'He thinks he is losing you...'' Said Ishita after hesitating a little
'He said that...'' Said Shagun her face lighting up
'Yes he did... You really need to stop all your games of making him jealous. You already won him over. One day it will blow up in your face'' Said Ishita
'Oh please I got this under control besides can you imagine me in a relationship where I am not given any attention? This is payback for him ignoring me on my birthday...'' Said Shagun
'Ohh you mean the day he had his last course work test and all? Oh how selfish of him.'' Said Ishita sarcastically before she added
'Besides are you serious, he more than made up for that, the surprise party after that and the trip to Goa which by the way you turned down...''
'Whatever... Besides I know he loves me and he ain't going anywhere. I have him wrapped around my little finger...'' Said Shagun to which Ishita left shaking her head as she said
'Oh God Shagun I pray that you do...'' as she walked into the bathroom
It took Ishita about 10 minutes taking a shower and dressing up in her stupid Barbie PJs. She slowly settled on the bed putting her head down because she hungry as she was, she was too tired to even cook and figured she would do it later after a rested a little.
She had begun to dose off when she heard Shagun call her
'Yo Ishu wake up, you phone is buzzing...''
'Switch it off...'' Said a very sleepy Ishita
'What? Why? Come on get up...'' Shagun called her again
'Shagun please, Fine you pick it up...'' Said Ishita to which Shagun obliged
When Shagun turned Ishita's phone over, she could see Raman's name popping up on the screen. She turned to look at Ishita and picked up curious as to why Raman was calling her at that time
'Hello...'' Said Shagun
'Oh hello is Ishita there...'' said Raman
'This is she... ' answered Shagun as she tried to imitate Ishita causing Ishita to smile but with her eyes still closed
'No it can't be, I know her voice. Please put her on the phone...'' Said Raman to which Shagun turned and gave Ishita the phone
'Ohhh this had better be worth it...'' she said thinking Raman had not heard
'Oh I promise it is...'' he answered surprising her because she was not expecting him
'Oh hey Raman...'' she said stuttering
'Hey come on outside...'' he said
'What...'' she asked
'Come on outside just behind your room. Hurry before I get caught...'' he said causing Ishita to get up and open the door peeping out to try and figure out what was going on
As soon a she open it, Raman got a hold of her hand pulling her outside and started running towards the gate. Shagun got up from the bed and went to the door to see what was really going on but Raman and Ishita were already half way to the gate.
As they made their way to Raman's car that was parked just outside the gate he finally let go of her hand
'What the hell is the matter with you?'' she said as she struggled for breath
'I don't even have shoes on...'' she added holding her knees as she tried to catch her breath
Raman who was also trying to catch his breath turned looking straight at her feet before she lifted his head saying
'Sorry...'' and as she looked at her he could finally see her
Her hair was let loss and not in a pony tail like he was used to seeing her and she was these really big childish PJs on that were pink plastered with Barbie patterns everywhere. He looked at her raising his eye brows not because of what she was wearing but because of how she looked in it.
Very few people could pull off what she was wearing and yet she looked effortlessly sexy. It was true what they say some women really looked amazing in big night wear. He finally running his eyes top to bottom one more time before he walked to the back of his car, opening the door and pulling out a box and handing it to her
'What's this...'' she asked
'Shoes... Wear that until you get back inside...'' he replied folding his arms around his chest as he leaned back on his car looking at her
'What... You just have shoes lying around in your car...'' she said as if surprised to which he let out a soft laugh saying
'No... I bought them yesterday and haven't really been home since...''
'So you mean they are new...'' she said
'Well not really, I like tried them on...'' he replied oblivious to her question
'Wow sometimes I think the kind of luxuries you have are just mind boggling'' she said causing Raman to go into soft fits of laughter
She looked at him one more time nodding her head before she opened the box causing her to open her eyes wide
'It says 10,000 dollars on the receipt...'' she said shocked
'Well they are original Air Jordan Silver Shoes, they tend to be expensive you know plus you weren't supposed to see that...'' he said surprised and amused at her reaction as he grabbed the receipt from her
'Well do they at least come with a house or maybe a plot of land hell or even a car...'' she said as she took them in her hands
'Whaa...'' he said looking at he again amused as she begun to smile but she just looked at him with a shocked expression
'If you don't mind my asking, how many pairs of these do you have...'' she said
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CHAPTER 5: SCORLL DOWN
CHAPTER FIVE
Raman patiently waited for Ishita to come out of her class a bit anxious to know where the hell she was taking him. He felt like just walking into that class and dragging her out but understanding how school was important for her, he understood.
As he waited Shagun walked over with Shlok as she could see Raman standing in the parking lot just outside Ishita's class. She walked over to where he was taking Shlok with her as she said
'Hey Raman...''
'Oh hey what's up...'' he answered as she turned only to see Shlok with her
'Shlok...'' he said acknowledging him
'Raman...'' answered Shlok who was not too happy as well to be in this situation
'What are you doing here?'' said Shagun
'Oh I am waiting for Ishita... She and I have a date...'' said Raman innocently
'What... a date with Ishu...'' answered a surprised Shagun
'Wow you don't have to be so surprised. What is the bid deal if the man has a date with Ishita?'' said Shlok who knew her all too well
'I can't believe I am going to agree with him, but yeah what is the big deal? You always have that very same expression and tone every time you find out she and I are going to do something together.'' Said Raman
'No... No I was just asking...'' said Shagun back tracking
'Well she has somewhere she wants to take me today. She didn't tell me where...'' answered Raman
'Oh alright, I could guess what she wants you to do but that means I would probably spoil the surprise so... ' said Shagun
'Oh okay... Will it be fun...'' said Raman
'It could be if you like getting your hands dirty...'' Said Shagun to which Raman just looked at her with a puzzled expression
'Stop... do not spoil the surprise...'' Said Shlok who also had an inkling of where Ishita was taking him
Shagun finally gave up as she and Shlok were getting late for a lunch that they had been planning for the last couple of months. Shlok had been convincing Shagun to just spare time because he wanted her to meet his parents and this was going to be the day that this all happened. They excused themselves leaving Raman in the parking lot as he waited for Ishita
As Shlok made it to his car he could see Shagun was standing and was still looking back at Raman. He came over to where she was and said
'If do not want to go with me just say so because once we go and you actually met them, there is not going back...''
'What...'' She said still absent minded before she added
'No I am ready let us get going then...''
He walked over to her side of the car opening the door for her as she settled into the front seat. He walked over to the driver's seat and as he put the key in the ignition he said
'She is you best friend Shagun, the least you can do is at least be happy for you.''
'What the hell is that supposed to mean...'' Said Shagun
'You two have been leaving by a code, don't hunt in marked territory. She has kept that promise down to the tee when it came to me, I just hope now that the tables have turned you will do the same...'' said Shlok saying all this as his heart broke
'What nonsense? If you don't want me to go with you, just say so...'' she said getting angry because she was getting embarrassed at how true he was
Ishita and Shlok were friends when he met Shagun and he fell for her and fell hard all the while oblivious to the fact the Ishita had a massive crush on him. When Shagun told her about how much she loved Shlok and how much she cared about him, Ishita stepped back, shoved her feelings down and let go of them because then Shlok had become marked territory because Shagun had spoken up.
Shlok knew Ishita had a crush on Raman and might have even fallen for him, they all knew it and he was hoping that Shagun kept her promise just like Ishita had done hers. Not so much because of Shagun but because of the fact that he knew he was slowly losing her and the love they once had was slowly becoming one sided.
'I don't know why I have to remind you of this every time Shagun but I really hope I am enough for you. I love you... You know that right...'' he said as he turned to look at her
Shagun looked at Shlok and realised how much her behaviour must have been hurting him. She loved him there was no doubting that but she was a very materialistic woman and that was always going to be her greeted weakness.
'I know... I am sorry and I love you too.'' She answered as she came forward and placed a soft wet kiss on his cheek
Mean while Raman was getting impatient and was about to drive away when Ishita came out holding about books as she struggled to hold all of them. He looked at her and rushed towards her helping her with her books.
'Why do you have to carry all these everywhere you go? People read online these days you know, just a button away...'' he said as he put the books in the back of his car before he turned to look at her. She pulled her glasses in as she answered
'There is no feeling like the one you get when you actually read and feel the touch of a page and the smell of an old book. You tablet can't get you that feeling. Besides my eye problems won't allow me comfortably read online...'' she said pulling her glasses in again
He looked at her and smiled realising that maybe just maybe she and he shared a lot more in common that he thought because he just like her, he had the exact same feeling every time he read a book. He smiled at her as she fidgeted with her bag that had got lose because one of the straps had come off
'So where are you taking me...'' he asked
'Oh yeah... It is like a 20 or 30 minute drive away from here...'' she said excited
'Okay then... Shall we...'' he said as he opened the door for her
'Yeah but we will have to first stop at the mall, I need to buy loads of chocolate...'' she said
They drove for a while as she directed him where to go and as they finally made their way, he could see this recreational rehabilitation centre which had loads of kids about 25 of them and as he made his way to the parking lot, they all starting screaming Ishita's name
'Ishita... Ishita didi...'' they called out
He parked the car and walked out and he watched at how Ishita sweetly interacted with all of them. He noticed that some of them were in wheel chairs while others had Down syndrome some had hearing aids while others seemed absolutely fine.
He watched as they all called out her name and how their faces all lit up as she handed each of them a chocolate bar. One sweet girl walked up to her and smiled switching on her hearing aid before she said
'Ishima... What took you so long...''
'Oh Ruhi honey I am so sorry. I was a bit tied up but I came as promised didn't I...'' said Ishita to which the girl nodded before hugging Ishita
Ishita hugged Ruhi back grateful because this girl always managed to bring a smile on her face without even trying. She turned and noticed Raman standing there as she completely forgot about him
'Oh God sorry...'' she said looking at him before she turned to the kids and said
'Hey everyone this is my friend Raman. He is going to help out today...'' she said to which Raman not even sure how to react just waved at them smiling as he said
'Hey...'' He saw a boy about 12 years tap Ishita as he started signing to her which meant he was deaf.
Ishita turned and looked at Raman before most of the kids burst out into fits of laughter. Raman again not sure what was going on turned to Ishita and said
'What is funny...''
'He says you don't have to look so scared, they are just kids. It is not like they are going to bite you. He says relax...'' answered Ishita and before he could say anything, a lady walked out and signed as she talked asking the, to all get back and change as the exercise was about to start and they all obliged
Ishita turned to Raman her face lit up and he could say for the first time since they met he was actually seeing her genuinely happy.
'So what it is exactly am I doing here? And what is this place...'' he asked
'Well this is a recreational and rehabilitation centre for children's with all sorts of disorders and hearing impairments as you could see. Now regarding what we are doing here, there is a very big wall there that has a crack that needs fixing. So in a fit to raise some money and also help the children as this is a non-profit organisation. We are going to do some painting, for charity that people are going to buy and money will go into the charity...'' she said looking at him
Raman looked at her shocked to his wits at how selfless she was. I mean she could have asked him to get her anything she wanted but no, she chose to bring him here and let him do this. If he wasn't already impressed with her then this just threw it all in the park.
'How the hell do you even know about this place'' he asked as they walked inside
'I grew up here. I used to come here as a patient until I was 6 years old...'' Said Ishita before she finally walked in
'What do you mean?'' he asked
'I had problems talking. My mom tried everything but nothing worked. They thought I was dead but after checkups and all turned out it was just something of the mind. Came here since I was 3 year until I was 6.'' She answered as she grabbed the paint and the pain brushed handing them to Raman
'Are you serious...'' he said
'Yeah... And since I really didn't have loads of friend except Shagun my mother allowed me come here every weekend and the habit stuck. Plus I kind of love it here...'' she said smiling
'Wait so you met Shagun here...'' he said
'Not here we met in dance school but since I didn't do much talking I was bullied a lot and she came and helped me. We have been friends ever since. She had a problem as well that's why she used to come here with me...'' Said Ishita
'Hold on what was Shagun's problem...'' he asked curious
'She had a really bad stutter...But even then she has always been confident.'' she answered amused at Raman's expression
'Wait what...'' he said eyes wide open
'Yeah... She still does have it actually but she has learnt over the years to really hide it. You notice how she pauses a lot between sentences...'' said Ishita smiling
'Oh God... I would never have guessed...'' Said Raman surprised to which Ishita smiled
'Ishita Didi, come over here...'' called out one of the kids to which Ishita excused herself and walked over to the child
Raman watched how she so patiently helped and handled the kids and he couldn't help but smile. She had a good heart he could tell and it was something that made her more attractive than most.
This was a side of her he had never seen, seemed freer, more relaxed and quite honestly happier. Most times when he saw her she was always carrying a book here or stressed about an interview there, it was always something but here, as he watched her laugh with all these children and he had to admit, she was beautiful in so many ways than she even realised. As he was lost in thought and sight of her mesmerizing beauty, he heard someone tap his shoulder
'Sir...'' Said Aditya to which he turned saying
'Oh hey...''
'Move over I want to paint...'' he said
'Oh sorry...Hold on you can talk'' said a surprised Raman as he got out of his way
'I am deaf not mute...'' Said Aditya as he turned and begun to put all his canvas and paint brushes in order
'No that is... I mean earlier... I just meant with you and the all...'' he said as he waved his hands around as if imitating Aditya signing
'Okay I know your trying really hard not to be insulting but you're failing miserably...'' Said Aditya as he looked as Raman
'Oh Sorry... you know what I meant...'' he said
'I do... I usually turn my hearing aid off because believe it or not I like the quiet sometimes...'' said Aditya
'Oh yeah makes more sense... So you're completely deaf then...'' Asked Raman
'Yeah... It was a genetic thing. I and my sister have it.'' Said Aditya
'Your sister...'' said Raman
'Yeah Ruhi... The adorable talkative one ...'' Said Aditya to which Raman smiled and said
'Yeah I know what you mean, although you all seem utterly different...''
'Yeah I am the quiet one. I like my peace and quiet...'' he said
'I get that trust me...'' Said Raman before he turned and begun to splash colours on the canvas trying to figure out what to draw exactly
'Wow your really horrible at this...'' Said Aditya
'Yeah... I know...'' he said as he let out a soft laugh finally giving up
'Can you at least paint... You can just paint over those frames over there...'' Said Aditya pointing at the frames that were in the middle of the room
'Oh yeah... Now that I can do...'' he said as he walked over and pulled then close to where Ruhi was
'So what's the deal with you and Ishita...'' she suddenly said
'What... I am not sure I know what you mean...'' Said Raman surprised at his question
'I am trying to see someone like you being friends with someone like her and it doesn't add up...'' Said Aditya
'Why is that...'' Said Raman
'I mean come one seriously no offence... She is way too smart and beautiful...'' Said Aditya with pride
'Oh right... ' Said Raman realising that that may have been an insult
'So how did you all meet...'' Said Aditya
'Wow you ask a lot of questions. She is my tutor...'' Answered Raman
'Oh yeah... That answers a lot of questions.'' Said Aditya before he turned looking at his canvas and turning off his hearing aid
Raman looked at him and smiled finding him a speck weird and odd and yet he found how caring and protective he was of Ishita adorable. He turned to look at Ishita who was playing with Ruhi and smiled seeing how beautiful she looked when she let loose. Aditya looked at Raman and he could see he was smiling like an idiot as he stared at Ishita.
He left out a soft laugh tapping Raman's shoulder as he said
'Be careful, you might fall in love with her.'' To which Raman turned looking at Aditya surprised at what he had said and when he turned to look at Ishita, there was a slight realisation he might have already begun falling for her.
She turned around and waved at him smiling as she asked him to come over.
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CHAPTER SIX
'Oh God I am so exhausted...'' Said Ishita as she made her way to Raman's car
'Yeah it has been a long day'' answered Raman
'Tell me about it. Although, I am surprised you stayed the whole day? I thought you would bolt after a couple of hours.'' Said Ishita
'Why is that...'' he asked surprised
'Because, you don't seem like the kind of guys who like being around kids, no offence...'' she said
'Offence taken, I am not that bad besides it is not that I0 don't like them, they don't get me...'' he said
'Oh really now we are blaming the kids then...'' she said throwing her head back as she laughed
'No it is ...'' he tried to talk before he joined her laughing as he added
'Listen... Those kids are very intimidating especially Aditya...''
'Yeah Adi is protective but very sweet...'' Said Ishita as she turned to look at Raman who was taking his seat in the driver's place and as he turned to look back at her he said
'You amaze me you know...''
'Wha... How...'' she asked
'Because, there is nothing about this that depicts who you are...'' he said pointing at her
'I am not sure i get it...'' she said as she chuckled
'Well let us put it this way, for a girl who oozes an ore of don't bother me, you are really social...'' he said
'What do you mean don't bother me ore...'' Ishita said
'Well you are not an easy person to approach Ishita trust me. Plus your most of the time the smarted one in the room and that is a bit intimidating.'' Said Raman
'Wait you find me intimidating really...'' she said letting out a soft laugh out of surprise
'A lot yes... Sometimes I get so nervous that i end up saying the wrong thing and thus end up pissing you off.'' He said to which Ishita laughed out of surprised
'I can't believe that...'' she said
'Well it is the truth...'' he said as he leaned in and slowly took his hand pointing at her glasses
'You've got dirt on your glasses...'' he added
Ishita probably should have taken her glasses off and tried to wipe then but when he came closer she could feel his breath on her cheek and for some reason that somehow stopped her from thinking straight. She just stayed sitting their as she her eyes wondered taking in all his facial features and when she finally looked at his lips, she couldn't look away because the only thing going on in her mind as... Kiss him...
'Ishita are you...'' he said but she just kept staring at him
He smiled realising in that minute that maybe, just maybe whatever he may have been feeling might not have be so one sided as he thought. She slowly brought his hand and took her glasses off.
He grabbed his handkerchief and looked down at the glasses cleaning them and all this while Ishita was just sitting there not moving almost as if she did the moment would pass.
Rama finished and turned to look at her and put her glasses back on and as he did, he halted for a minute, drawing the glasses down again as he said
'My God you have beautiful eyes...''
This was something Ishita wasn't expecting him to say or something he expected t say out loud. She looked at her one more time his lips breaking out into a smile before he finally put them on her face and said
'I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable sorry...'' he said bring Ishita out of her daze
'What...'' she said
'I mean you can breathe now.. Stop holding your breath...'' he said
'Oh sorry... I mean... I was just...'' she tried to talk but couldn't and so she just took a deep breath and sat back down into her sit cursing herself for being so flushed right now
'Your okay...'' he asked
'No... Yeah I am fine... Wait, what did you say?'' she said realising what he had actually said to her
'I asked if you're okay...'' he said
'No before that...'' she said
'I said you have beautiful eyes. You should flaunt them by the way. Stop hiding them behind those glasses. Stop hiding a lot of things behind those glasses and clothes.'' He said
'Okay I think you're trying to complement me although I am not s sure you're succeeding...'' she said as she let out a soft laugh
'It is a compliment I am just curious to know why you wear such glasses...'' he said causing Ishita to chuckle as she said
'They serve their purpose don't they...''
'Well yeah but still... Come on you can surely buy another frame...'' he said
'I could actually I know but I am horrible at shopping and I dread it.'' She said laughing
'Why... Plus what kind of woman hates shopping...'' Said a surprised Raman
'It is not that I hate it, I just couldn't really care for it besides I have a lot more to worry about than just being you know... worrying about looking good...'' she said
'That is the saddest thing I have ever heard...'' he said causing both of them to laugh
'Now that I hear myself say it, Yeah it kind of is isn't it...'' she said as she laughed some more
'Well on the hind side you would be the perfect college girlfriend.'' He Said
'Really why is that...'' she said
'Because show one college dude who wouldn't like a girlfriend who cares about what she spend and couldn't care for shopping... That in my eyes is already a 50% score...'' he said chuckling
'Oh really what about the other 50%'' she asked looking straight at him
'Well I have a feeling in my case I have already found it...'' he said as she looked straight into her eyes not blinking
'Okay... Shall we leave now...'' said Ishita who had got that message loud and clear although being her, she also had her pride to protect and she wasn't giving anything away until he uttered exactly what it is he wanted to say
He looked at her as he smiled clearly flirting with her even when he didn't know it and she was beginning to catch on. He turned the key in the ignition and started driving as they left the rehabilitation centre.
They drove for about 20 minutes making their way into the parking lot of the hostel when Ishita's phone buzzed. She took it out of her bag and when she saw the number she recognised it immediately
'Hello...'' She answered and Raman turned to look at her
'Yes this is she...'' she said again and immediately after her facial expression changed and she looked worried all of a sudden
Raman tapped her shoulder mouthing
'Is everything okay...'' but Ishita ignored him as she continued with her call
'Why... I mean isn't there anything you can do. I really need this Sir please...'' she said as she begun to tear up a little
Raman watched as tears filled her eyes and he felt bad seeing her like this wasn't something that he liked and it got him a tad agitated
'It is fine Sir... I understand...'' she said before she hung up
'Ishita what is it?'' he asked
'Nothing... Thank you for today I was really grateful.'' She said as she turned to open the do only for Raman to lean forward and lock it again
'Come on talk to me. What happened'' he asked
'It is no big deal really...'' she said but she was failing to keep it together and tears begun to fill her eyes causing her to remove her glasses hat were getting moist
'Ishita...'' he said but she just kept quiet' He turned to his right and locked the door telling her
'Tell me what happened. I could be of assistance. Come on I thought we were friends.'' He said
'They just cancelled my internship. He says they were looking to restructure or something and they cancelled their internship program for this year. I don't know... I was expecting to use this to find something substantial to do because every year they take on 7 interns and at the end one of the interns is given a permanent position. I really don't... I really worked hard for it you know...'' she said before she completely broke down
She put her hands together holding her face as she broke down crying. Raman felt so bad and like out of instinct he turned around and pulled her in hugging her.
'Shhsss it is fine...'' he said as he pulled her in some more and Ishita finally let go completely broke down and put her hands around him
'This was supposed to be my way of helping my family. I had it all mapped out, what am I going to do...'' she said as she cried some more
Raman felt so bad that she was so broken right now and so angry at the idiot who called her. Who the hell cancelled a program this late into a semester when most companies had done their selections? Some people were just so unprofessional... he thought to himself as he pulled her in more.
Shlok and Shagun were making their way from the Library to the hostel that because even the great Shagun Ahora was scared of failing. It would have been an embarrassment to her and also her family so when it came to exams she always tried to put in an effort.
It had been a long day and they all just wanted to go and relax catering to the needs of the stomach given they were all famished. They could see Raman's car parked and Shagun being nosy wanted to walk over because they could see someone inside in the driver's seat
'What are you doing...'' Shlok pulled her back
'Going to ask him how the centre was. What is your problem anyway...'' she said
'Look carefully... Do you see it now...'' Said Shlok as Shagun turned around and she could see Ishita holding Raman
'What the hell...'' she said shocked to her wits
'See... You really don't need to bother them now...'' said Shlok as he smiled happy for Ishita
'You go girl...'' he added looking at the car
'Are you serious? What the hell is the matter with her any way? She is not even his type...'' Said Shagun furious
'What is your problem... Let her be and since when have you ever bothered to know what is and what isn't Raman's type...'' Said Shlok
'Whatever let us just leave...'' she said as she stomped her way out of their Shlok smiling as he followed her because he naively believed that Ishita had actually solved his problem if she was indeed dating Raman
Ishita finally managed to compose herself and let go of Raman's embrace and as Raman pulled back he took her hand holding her face as he wiped her tears asking
'Are you okay...'' with genuine concern in his face
'Yeah... Sorry I am usually in control of my emotions...'' she said embarrassed
'No no it is okay... You're normal... Crying is normal...'' he said smiling as she let out a soft laugh before smiling back at him
Raman saw that smile at he loved oh so and the sweet nice feeling he usually had was amplified causing him to hug her even more as he pulled her in. This time it was different because this time, it was not shadowed by the emotions of the moment.
As he pulled her in his chin resting on her head, she for some reason pulled put her hands around him resting her head on his chest as she took in the muskiness. She felt his fit body as she pulled him. It felt unbelievably amazing to be here with him like this, she felt like she was drowning in his arms and thanked God that she was seated because had she been standing her knees wouldn't be able to take this.
Raman could feel her comfortably lay her head on his chest and as he took in the sweet smell of her hair and the feel of the tiny arms running through his back. He felt his heart pound like it was about to pop out, he was happy, elated, and nervous. Excited all in on and it was something he was not used to because such things never happened to him.
When he saw her smile he felt a sense of unbelievable relief because seeing those tears in her eyes and how sad she was just broke his heart and it was something that he didn't want to ever see again. If she had this much effect on him before even... What would happen when they did?
It took then a while to realise what they were actually doing and where they were doing it. Students were coming back from the library and what note and so the parking lot was a bit crowded. She pulled away first grabbing her glasses as she put them on again cursing under her breath why the hell she had t get so flushed right now more over in such an enclosed space where it was hard to hide.
He looked at her and saw how hard she was trying to hide her blush and smiled finding it even cuter
'It is fine you know...'' he said
'What...'' she asked
'Blushing... There is no shame in that.'' He said
'What... psst please...' she tried to defend herself but even she could tell it was useless so she just laughed and he smiled
'Fine enjoy this while it lasts because it won't be this way for long...'' she said
'Well I hope it is because it is something I could get used to...'' he said clearly flirting with her as he came closer to her
'You know that shows you like me more you lead on...'' he added
'Oh please dream on...'' she answered as she looked back at him
He slowly pulled her glasses away and looked straight into her eyes
'Wow your eyes are beautiful...'' he said coming even closer and he could see her breathing had increased
'You say you don't like me like that...'' he said smirking
'No... No I don't...'' she stammered as she looked at his eyes, his nose and then finally his lips that were begging her to kiss them
"Then tell me if I kissed you right now, you wouldn't kiss me back." He said as he came closer to her their noses almost touching which surprised her almost as if she was reading her mind
Ishita tried to catch her breath and arched her head a little so she could look straight at him and she could see he was serious. And out of nervousness she broke into fits of giggles almost as if brushing him off as she threw her head back but when she looked back at him, he was just smiling and still looking at her
"You have a great laugh by the way. Low and sexy...'' he said as the flirting commenced again.
'I wouldn't kiss you back," She said slowly, because it took a lot of time to find the words.
Most of my brain was distracted by his face and the smell of his cologne that was doing things to her whole system. It was like her brain was now having blood flowing in reverse motion.
He leaned in again his face coming so close that his breath moved the hair on my forehead. "Liar," he said and slowly leaned back as he let out a small chuckle
Raman had pretty much figured out that trying to block whatever it was that was between them was just going to be a waste of time and breath so he figured give the heart what the heart wants and also bow to the fact that his dad was right all along. He smiled when he realised that he affected her as she did him.
Ishita just smiled and nodded her head before she asked him to open the door and let her out as she needed to go and just rest to which he obliged. When he got out opening the door for her, Shagun had snuck out of her room leaving Shlok behind giving some excuse and made her way back to the parking lot to spy on her best friend and she could see Raman's demeanour had somewhat changed. Raman finally helped her out as he said
'You know I could talk to my dad about...'' but Ishita interrupted
'No it is fine... I will figure something out but thanks for the help...'' she said
Raman knew that being the person that she was she wouldn't easily accept help from anyone. She was the kind of person who took pride in being independent and getting things done on her own and that is something he respected and admired something his dad was right about, again.
'Okay... But in case you need my help please do not hesitate to let me know...'' he said to which she nodded
'Thank you for everything and also helping out at the centre...'' she said letting out her hand to which he replied
'Please at this point we have seized to be this formal with each other. Come on I deserve a hug...'' he answered before he pulled her in hugging her much to the disgust of Shagun
'I had a blast today thanks to you. We should do this again sometime...'' he said as he let go
'I agree because I had a blast as well...'' she answered smiling
Raman then said his goodbyes reconfirming his tutor lesson the following week which he was now looking forward to by now because the dynamics of their relationship had just been changed.
As Ishita made her way out disappearing down to her hostel, Raman was still watching her when he felt a tap on his shoulder
'Hey...'' Shagun said
'Oh hey... Your okay...'' he said when he saw she looked like she was about to cry
'No... Yeah I am okay. So should we meet tonight? I have a few ideas where we could go and just...'' she tried to come near him but he pulled away saying
'No I think I am good thank you. Not tonight...''
'Why... Are you dating now or something...'' Said Shagun
'Not really... I am just really exhausted besides... I don't think it is fair to Ishita and you know it'' he answered
'What the hell? You weren't thinking about her when you were busy...'' she tried to speak but he interrupted
'True... But the dynamics have changed and I told you Shagun. I told you what I wanted and you agreed so what is this... Please just leave...'' he said before he got into his car and left leaving a very pissed Shagun behind
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CHAPTER SIX
'Oh God I am so exhausted...'' Said Ishita as she made her way to Raman's car
'Yeah it has been a long day'' answered Raman
'Tell me about it. Although, I am surprised you stayed the whole day? I thought you would bolt after a couple of hours.'' Said Ishita
'Why is that...'' he asked surprised
'Because, you don't seem like the kind of guys who like being around kids, no offence...'' she said
'Offence taken, I am not that bad besides it is not that I0 don't like them, they don't get me...'' he said
'Oh really now we are blaming the kids then...'' she said throwing her head back as she laughed
'No it is ...'' he tried to talk before he joined her laughing as he added
'Listen... Those kids are very intimidating especially Aditya...''
'Yeah Adi is protective but very sweet...'' Said Ishita as she turned to look at Raman who was taking his seat in the driver's place and as he turned to look back at her he said
'You amaze me you know...''
'Wha... How...'' she asked
'Because, there is nothing about this that depicts who you are...'' he said pointing at her
'I am not sure i get it...'' she said as she chuckled
'Well let us put it this way, for a girl who oozes an ore of don't bother me, you are really social...'' he said
'What do you mean don't bother me ore...'' Ishita said
'Well you are not an easy person to approach Ishita trust me. Plus your most of the time the smarted one in the room and that is a bit intimidating.'' Said Raman
'Wait you find me intimidating really...'' she said letting out a soft laugh out of surprise
'A lot yes... Sometimes I get so nervous that i end up saying the wrong thing and thus end up pissing you off.'' He said to which Ishita laughed out of surprised
'I can't believe that...'' she said
'Well it is the truth...'' he said as he leaned in and slowly took his hand pointing at her glasses
'You've got dirt on your glasses...'' he added
Ishita probably should have taken her glasses off and tried to wipe then but when he came closer she could feel his breath on her cheek and for some reason that somehow stopped her from thinking straight. She just stayed sitting their as she her eyes wondered taking in all his facial features and when she finally looked at his lips, she couldn't look away because the only thing going on in her mind as... Kiss him...
'Ishita are you...'' he said but she just kept staring at him
He smiled realising in that minute that maybe, just maybe whatever he may have been feeling might not have be so one sided as he thought. She slowly brought his hand and took her glasses off.
He grabbed his handkerchief and looked down at the glasses cleaning them and all this while Ishita was just sitting there not moving almost as if she did the moment would pass.
Rama finished and turned to look at her and put her glasses back on and as he did, he halted for a minute, drawing the glasses down again as he said
'My God you have beautiful eyes...''
This was something Ishita wasn't expecting him to say or something he expected t say out loud. She looked at her one more time his lips breaking out into a smile before he finally put them on her face and said
'I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable sorry...'' he said bring Ishita out of her daze
'What...'' she said
'I mean you can breathe now.. Stop holding your breath...'' he said
'Oh sorry... I mean... I was just...'' she tried to talk but couldn't and so she just took a deep breath and sat back down into her sit cursing herself for being so flushed right now
'Your okay...'' he asked
'No... Yeah I am fine... Wait, what did you say?'' she said realising what he had actually said to her
'I asked if you're okay...'' he said
'No before that...'' she said
'I said you have beautiful eyes. You should flaunt them by the way. Stop hiding them behind those glasses. Stop hiding a lot of things behind those glasses and clothes.'' He said
'Okay I think you're trying to complement me although I am not s sure you're succeeding...'' she said as she let out a soft laugh
'It is a compliment I am just curious to know why you wear such glasses...'' he said causing Ishita to chuckle as she said
'They serve their purpose don't they...''
'Well yeah but still... Come on you can surely buy another frame...'' he said
'I could actually I know but I am horrible at shopping and I dread it.'' She said laughing
'Why... Plus what kind of woman hates shopping...'' Said a surprised Raman
'It is not that I hate it, I just couldn't really care for it besides I have a lot more to worry about than just being you know... worrying about looking good...'' she said
'That is the saddest thing I have ever heard...'' he said causing both of them to laugh
'Now that I hear myself say it, Yeah it kind of is isn't it...'' she said as she laughed some more
'Well on the hind side you would be the perfect college girlfriend.'' He Said
'Really why is that...'' she said
'Because show one college dude who wouldn't like a girlfriend who cares about what she spend and couldn't care for shopping... That in my eyes is already a 50% score...'' he said chuckling
'Oh really what about the other 50%'' she asked looking straight at him
'Well I have a feeling in my case I have already found it...'' he said as she looked straight into her eyes not blinking
'Okay... Shall we leave now...'' said Ishita who had got that message loud and clear although being her, she also had her pride to protect and she wasn't giving anything away until he uttered exactly what it is he wanted to say
He looked at her as he smiled clearly flirting with her even when he didn't know it and she was beginning to catch on. He turned the key in the ignition and started driving as they left the rehabilitation centre.
They drove for about 20 minutes making their way into the parking lot of the hostel when Ishita's phone buzzed. She took it out of her bag and when she saw the number she recognised it immediately
'Hello...'' She answered and Raman turned to look at her
'Yes this is she...'' she said again and immediately after her facial expression changed and she looked worried all of a sudden
Raman tapped her shoulder mouthing
'Is everything okay...'' but Ishita ignored him as she continued with her call
'Why... I mean isn't there anything you can do. I really need this Sir please...'' she said as she begun to tear up a little
Raman watched as tears filled her eyes and he felt bad seeing her like this wasn't something that he liked and it got him a tad agitated
'It is fine Sir... I understand...'' she said before she hung up
'Ishita what is it?'' he asked
'Nothing... Thank you for today I was really grateful.'' She said as she turned to open the do only for Raman to lean forward and lock it again
'Come on talk to me. What happened'' he asked
'It is no big deal really...'' she said but she was failing to keep it together and tears begun to fill her eyes causing her to remove her glasses hat were getting moist
'Ishita...'' he said but she just kept quiet' He turned to his right and locked the door telling her
'Tell me what happened. I could be of assistance. Come on I thought we were friends.'' He said
'They just cancelled my internship. He says they were looking to restructure or something and they cancelled their internship program for this year. I don't know... I was expecting to use this to find something substantial to do because every year they take on 7 interns and at the end one of the interns is given a permanent position. I really don't... I really worked hard for it you know...'' she said before she completely broke down
She put her hands together holding her face as she broke down crying. Raman felt so bad and like out of instinct he turned around and pulled her in hugging her.
'Shhsss it is fine...'' he said as he pulled her in some more and Ishita finally let go completely broke down and put her hands around him
'This was supposed to be my way of helping my family. I had it all mapped out, what am I going to do...'' she said as she cried some more
Raman felt so bad that she was so broken right now and so angry at the idiot who called her. Who the hell cancelled a program this late into a semester when most companies had done their selections? Some people were just so unprofessional... he thought to himself as he pulled her in more.
Shlok and Shagun were making their way from the Library to the hostel that because even the great Shagun Ahora was scared of failing. It would have been an embarrassment to her and also her family so when it came to exams she always tried to put in an effort.
It had been a long day and they all just wanted to go and relax catering to the needs of the stomach given they were all famished. They could see Raman's car parked and Shagun being nosy wanted to walk over because they could see someone inside in the driver's seat
'What are you doing...'' Shlok pulled her back
'Going to ask him how the centre was. What is your problem anyway...'' she said
'Look carefully... Do you see it now...'' Said Shlok as Shagun turned around and she could see Ishita holding Raman
'What the hell...'' she said shocked to her wits
'See... You really don't need to bother them now...'' said Shlok as he smiled happy for Ishita
'You go girl...'' he added looking at the car
'Are you serious? What the hell is the matter with her any way? She is not even his type...'' Said Shagun furious
'What is your problem... Let her be and since when have you ever bothered to know what is and what isn't Raman's type...'' Said Shlok
'Whatever let us just leave...'' she said as she stomped her way out of their Shlok smiling as he followed her because he naively believed that Ishita had actually solved his problem if she was indeed dating Raman
Ishita finally managed to compose herself and let go of Raman's embrace and as Raman pulled back he took her hand holding her face as he wiped her tears asking
'Are you okay...'' with genuine concern in his face
'Yeah... Sorry I am usually in control of my emotions...'' she said embarrassed
'No no it is okay... You're normal... Crying is normal...'' he said smiling as she let out a soft laugh before smiling back at him
Raman saw that smile at he loved oh so and the sweet nice feeling he usually had was amplified causing him to hug her even more as he pulled her in. This time it was different because this time, it was not shadowed by the emotions of the moment.
As he pulled her in his chin resting on her head, she for some reason pulled put her hands around him resting her head on his chest as she took in the muskiness. She felt his fit body as she pulled him. It felt unbelievably amazing to be here with him like this, she felt like she was drowning in his arms and thanked God that she was seated because had she been standing her knees wouldn't be able to take this.
Raman could feel her comfortably lay her head on his chest and as he took in the sweet smell of her hair and the feel of the tiny arms running through his back. He felt his heart pound like it was about to pop out, he was happy, elated, and nervous. Excited all in on and it was something he was not used to because such things never happened to him.
When he saw her smile he felt a sense of unbelievable relief because seeing those tears in her eyes and how sad she was just broke his heart and it was something that he didn't want to ever see again. If she had this much effect on him before even... What would happen when they did?
It took then a while to realise what they were actually doing and where they were doing it. Students were coming back from the library and what note and so the parking lot was a bit crowded. She pulled away first grabbing her glasses as she put them on again cursing under her breath why the hell she had t get so flushed right now more over in such an enclosed space where it was hard to hide.
He looked at her and saw how hard she was trying to hide her blush and smiled finding it even cuter
'It is fine you know...'' he said
'What...'' she asked
'Blushing... There is no shame in that.'' He said
'What... psst please...' she tried to defend herself but even she could tell it was useless so she just laughed and he smiled
'Fine enjoy this while it lasts because it won't be this way for long...'' she said
'Well I hope it is because it is something I could get used to...'' he said clearly flirting with her as he came closer to her
'You know that shows you like me more you lead on...'' he added
'Oh please dream on...'' she answered as she looked back at him
He slowly pulled her glasses away and looked straight into her eyes
'Wow your eyes are beautiful...'' he said coming even closer and he could see her breathing had increased
'You say you don't like me like that...'' he said smirking
'No... No I don't...'' she stammered as she looked at his eyes, his nose and then finally his lips that were begging her to kiss them
"Then tell me if I kissed you right now, you wouldn't kiss me back." He said as he came closer to her their noses almost touching which surprised her almost as if she was reading her mind
Ishita tried to catch her breath and arched her head a little so she could look straight at him and she could see he was serious. And out of nervousness she broke into fits of giggles almost as if brushing him off as she threw her head back but when she looked back at him, he was just smiling and still looking at her
"You have a great laugh by the way. Low and sexy...'' he said as the flirting commenced again.
'I wouldn't kiss you back," She said slowly, because it took a lot of time to find the words.
Most of my brain was distracted by his face and the smell of his cologne that was doing things to her whole system. It was like her brain was now having blood flowing in reverse motion.
He leaned in again his face coming so close that his breath moved the hair on my forehead. "Liar," he said and slowly leaned back as he let out a small chuckle
Raman had pretty much figured out that trying to block whatever it was that was between them was just going to be a waste of time and breath so he figured give the heart what the heart wants and also bow to the fact that his dad was right all along. He smiled when he realised that he affected her as she did him.
Ishita just smiled and nodded her head before she asked him to open the door and let her out as she needed to go and just rest to which he obliged. When he got out opening the door for her, Shagun had snuck out of her room leaving Shlok behind giving some excuse and made her way back to the parking lot to spy on her best friend and she could see Raman's demeanour had somewhat changed. Raman finally helped her out as he said
'You know I could talk to my dad about...'' but Ishita interrupted
'No it is fine... I will figure something out but thanks for the help...'' she said
Raman knew that being the person that she was she wouldn't easily accept help from anyone. She was the kind of person who took pride in being independent and getting things done on her own and that is something he respected and admired something his dad was right about, again.
'Okay... But in case you need my help please do not hesitate to let me know...'' he said to which she nodded
'Thank you for everything and also helping out at the centre...'' she said letting out her hand to which he replied
'Please at this point we have seized to be this formal with each other. Come on I deserve a hug...'' he answered before he pulled her in hugging her much to the disgust of Shagun
'I had a blast today thanks to you. We should do this again sometime...'' he said as he let go
'I agree because I had a blast as well...'' she answered smiling
Raman then said his goodbyes reconfirming his tutor lesson the following week which he was now looking forward to by now because the dynamics of their relationship had just been changed.
As Ishita made her way out disappearing down to her hostel, Raman was still watching her when he felt a tap on his shoulder
'Hey...'' Shagun said
'Oh hey... Your okay...'' he said when he saw she looked like she was about to cry
'No... Yeah I am okay. So should we meet tonight? I have a few ideas where we could go and just...'' she tried to come near him but he pulled away saying
'No I think I am good thank you. Not tonight...''
'Why... Are you dating now or something...'' Said Shagun
'Not really... I am just really exhausted besides... I don't think it is fair to Ishita and you know it'' he answered
'What the hell? You weren't thinking about her when you were busy...'' she tried to speak but he interrupted
'True... But the dynamics have changed and I told you Shagun. I told you what I wanted and you agreed so what is this... Please just leave...'' he said before he got into his car and left leaving a very pissed Shagun behind
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CHAPTER 7; Abhrrent Betrayal cahp 7-10
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