Khuranna Mansion'.
Jeh banged down the bowl of cereal on the table causing the whole table to shake and the cutleries to rattle.
Alina timidly gazed at her brother.
"Bhai I am sorry" she said in her sweetest possible voice "I didn't mean to scare you"
"Off course you didn't Alina'.you wanted me to die out of fear for you right" Jeh retorted back with a mocking sneer.
Alina felt slightly offended. She wasn't a china doll that she had to be treated like this. Her brother knew that she can handle situations.
Jeh rubbed his temple to calm down his temper. His sister's adventure wasn't the only reason for him blowing his top off. But that was the last thing he wanted to tell Alina now. His sister was a strong and gutsy lady mostly. But there was one person she feared to the core and the person had now returned back to Dehradhun.
Jeh looked at his sister who was sitting with her face turned to the other side muttering under her breath. He smiled at her .
Nothing will ever take you away from me Alina, I promise Jeh vowed mentally.
Not even our so called mother he added disgustingly.
Jeh gently touched his sisters shoulder. Alina gave him a crossed look.
"I am sorry baby'.it wasn't just about you'.something else came up'.and you know me right'.I tend to take someone else's anger on some one else'.I am a gone case in anger management department" Jeh sad with a rueful smile.
"You are far better than me bhai" Alina said with a smile, her frustration evaporating as soon as it came.
"Okay then lets have breakfast and head to college" Jeh said stressing the last word.
"Why do you hate the place so much bhai" Alina asked looking amused.
"It is not exactly fun to listen to all the lust filled ranting of girls who are a century younger to me" Jeh replied rolling his eyes, making Alina go into a fit of giggles.
Mount College''
Piya buckled up her shoes and headed down to the court. Z was impatiently tapping her feet on the ground.
"Where the hell is our coach?" she muttered. Z hated waiting after getting on the court and she was in the mood for a good game. They had been asked to wait for Kabir.
"Excited to meet the hottie Z" Piya said giggling.
Z stuck out her tongue in reply.
How are you faring Z asked mentally.
Not bad. I know what I feel now. But I can't force his hand and I won't loose hope Piya replied with a smile.
That's my girl. Keep the fire burning Z said with a wink.
Speaking of fire we need to practice Piya reminded.
Today after college Z assured her.
"Hello ladies" a voice came from behind them freezing Z and Piya to the spot.
They both stared at each other wide eyed and then turned to look at the arrival.
Aron flashed them his best smile. He looked smashing in a coach's outfit which complimented his lean muscular body. But he had modified his looks with magic which made him look more Asian than European. Only his voice could betray him now.
The rest of the girls (including Misha) where ogling at him shamelessly making Z and Piya smirk and Aron roll his eyes.
"I am your new coach Rohan'I will be training your team from today'.so lets begin with introductions" he said cheerfully.
With that the girls behind introducing (or rather swooning in some cases).
"Well then we will do some basic start up exercises now'..to test your fitness and slowly we will move onto the game" Aron explained.
"I hate this new coach ritual" Misha muttered angrily "Yaar hum log ismein pro hain na"
"Take it in the ride Misha" Z said patting her shoulder. She knew Aron very well. He loved to go by rituals. He was a pro at basket ball and knew how to take the best. He wouldn't miss the chance to test them to find the best.
Meet you later my dears Aron messaged his daughters before dispersing them
Aron doesn't travel simply, he likes to stay at White Rose Piya mused.
Something is fishy Z agreed Aron is disguise hmmm
"That wasn't bad" Misha said coming out the locker room after shower "Better than I anticipated"
"It was fun" Piya said brushing down her curls into place "The running and all, the heat up was needed"
"I usually hate heat ups, but this was fun" Misha said " I prefer jumping into the game"
"Mish!" Annie came bouncing towards them.
"Hey Annie, any new gossips" Mish asked playfully.
"C'mon Mish, you know me na" Annie said, offended.
"Yeah I know you love gossips Annie" Mish said.
"Leave the poor soul Mish" Piya said smiling at Annie.
"What's the lecture now" Z asked, sounding least bit interested.
"Joint English" Annie replied promptly "All the senior hot guys are in there" she said in a sing-song manner.
" See I told you, boys ke alawa isse kuch nahin soojhtha" Misha said, sniggering.
"Mish har koi tumhari tarah nahin hotha" Z said, with a knowing smile.
"Meaning?" Misha asked narrowing her eyes.
"We are straight you see" Z said saintly.
"Z" Misha said lunging to hit her. Z started laughing and running away from her.
The chased each other till the class room.
"Wow! I thought only one junglee Dobrial existed now we have two" T said sitting cross legged on a table.
"Shut up T" Misha said, glaring at her.
T just sneered in response. T had already known about the new Dobrial in town with her bff from Switzerland. But she wouldn't be bothered about such small things. She had all her efforts set on two things
1- Getting Abhay
2- Getting the heir and then the tomb.
Piya gave T a long look. There was something certainly off about the girl but neither she nor Z could place it.
"At least your cousin has much better fashion sense than you Misha" T taunted.
"Fashion sense isn't limited to short tops and shorter still skirts T" Z replied this time, looking T straight in the eye
"Off course it doesn't hun'.but your cousin has no idea about any part of it'..she comes to all the parties dressed in same old jeans and top" T said smirking. Misha moved forwards to hit her but Annie held her back.
"That's because she doesn't need clothes or lets say minimal clothes to impress people T" Abhay's voice came from the doorway.
"Abhay darling! I was waiting'.how about we pair up for the coming College ball" T said, running a finger on Abhay's cheek.
Abhay slapped off her hand and said with mock politeness.
"Sorry T'.I am already taken"
T looked furious now. No one dared to eye what was hers.
"Who?" she asked in voice of controlled rage.
"You will know" Abhay winked at her.
T turned around and was stomping off when her feet slipped suddenly taking her down. She landed squarely on her back.
The whole class erupted into a laugh while T looked outraged.
Piya winked at Z who hi-fived her for breaking T's heels.
"Good job Piya" Abhay complimented smiling.
They hadn't gotten around to talking after their encounter two weeks back. Both where avoiding each other. Piya on the excuse of giving space to Abhay and to make better sense of her feelings and Abhay because he was totally confused.
Z looked between them and decided that it was time for her to butt in. Piya might act happy for her sake. But she was drowned if she couldn't read her friend better. Piya was almost completely smitten by Abhay.
Central Mall'.
Panchi was shuffling through the boys dresses. Dhruv had wanted to go out in the evening and Panchi was also in the mood.
They had gone around the city in the car and then had stopped at Dhruv's favourite ice- cream parlour. Finally he had shown interest in buying dresses which he knew that would delight his mother. But he didn't have the patient to stay with her in the Junior kids shop.
Panchi had dropped him off at the kids play area with Haseena who had joined them in the mall.
Haseena loved spending time with her grand son. Only today she got an unexpected visit from her estranged son, Siddarth. Haseena silently prayed that Panchi shouldn't come out any time soon.
"Mom how are you?" Siddarth asked with a smile.
"Just the same, we don't change much do we" Haseena replied eyeing Dhruv out of the corner of her eyes. He was playing a little far from her with a ball but now his eyes- which uncannily resembled his fathers-where on Sid.
Siddarth looked at his mothers strange surrounding. She was inside the kids play area the last place you did expect to find a vampire.
"What are you doing in here mom" Siddarth asked, looking amused.
"Had a strange urge to spent time with kids" Haseena answered unruffled.
Siddarth smiled. Even though she had been a vampire for nearly 50 years now Haseena's womanly feelings never died down. She still enjoyed being with children and loved her sons like a mother.
"I could ask you the same thing Siddarth" Haseena said.
Dhruv's eyes had been on Siddarth from the moment he had walked in. He would identify that face anywhere. It had dominated his mothers thoughts for a long time. One she loved and loathed with same intensity.
Sid suddenly looked at Dhruv who gazed back. He was surprised to find eyes similar to his gazing back at him. He also felt a strange pull towards the child. He brushed the thoughts off.
"So how is baby brother?" Sid turned back to his mom.
"You know he hates to be called that'he had a beautiful name" Haseena said without smiling.
As much as she loved Sid she could not help but resent his past life. Whenever she was with her grandson this resentment only increased. She was glad that she could shield her thoughts now. It would not fare well with Panchi if she knew that Siddarth knew about Dhruv.
Haseena noticed Panchi coming down. She quickly texted her to alert her about Sid once more. Panchi nodded at Haseena from far. Sid could easily read her thoughts and it was a big risk with Dhruv there.
She relayed to Dhruv that she will be waiting outside.
" I guess I will leave'you are none to pleased to see me Mom'.but Mom I meant what I told you earlier'.I will try to rectify what all damage I caused'.in earnest" Sid said with as much conviction as he could bring into his voice before walking away.
Outside'.
"Misha can't you drive a bit slowly" Annie said getting down the bike quickly.
"Ah! You are asking the Misha Dobrial to drive slowly'.not happening babes" Misha said with smirk "Especially when I am racing'.so Miss Jaiswal where is my 1000 bucks"
"Not done Piya'.you lost" Z complained getting down from behind Piya.
"Hey! If I hadn't slowed we would have been at the hospital now" Piya replied offended.
"Whatever! You don't have the racing element in you Piya" Misha said extending her hand for the money.
"We will see on the way back Misha" Piya challenged giving a 1000 rupees note to Misha "For another 1000 bucks"
"Piya are you serious? Are you on a spree to finish your money?" Z asked looking at Piya incredulously.
But she knew very well why Piya was behaving like this. It was her way of taking out her distress.
"In the mood for fun Z" Piya winked at her friend.
"Lets move in girls and this time we are going to silence T once and for all'.thanks to her the theme this time the gowns are modern'.so we are going to kill it Misha" Annie said excitedly.
"You talked me into this Annie" Misha grumbled. She had least interest in it. But Annie's explanation where valid. She had never worn a dress but knew that her figure could carry it. With help from Annie and Piya she could definitely silence T. Playing pranks was her style but for once she decided to do it a different way. Plus this was final year so time do strange things.
Panchi was impatiently waiting at the entrance.
"Hey birdie" Sid called her cheerfully.
"I don't believe this" she muttered angrily and turned to look at him.
"Bye Sid" Panchi said with a mock smile walking away.
"C'mon Panch'I am not an enemy you know" Sid said looking slightly hurt. All his efforts to fraternize where going down the drain on the same day.
"Leave her alone" Abhay's strong voice came from behind him.
"Hello Abhay'.good to see you after long" Sid turned towards his brother with smile.
"Not interested" Abhay said barely glancing at Sid before walking towards Panchi.
"Are you okay Panch" Abhay asked her looking concerned.
She just nodded. Abhay could see that Panchi was purposefully avoiding Dhruv's thoughts in front of Siddarth.
"Lets go" Abhay said leading her by the arm.
He gave one last deadly look to his brother.
Siddarth had noticed the irregularities in Panchi's thoughts. As if she was hiding something. He felt a slight sting when he saw her walking away with Abhay. She couldn't digest his standing beside her but she walked away hand-in-hand with his brother. What did women see in him?
Piya walked into see Abhay leading a flustered looking Panchi away. A tall handsome guy was standing a few feet behind them looking at them wistfully.
"What the f***?" Misha cursed looking at Sid.
"What is it Mish?" Z asked looking at him as well.
"Give me a second" Misha muttered moving to Sid.
"So the ace jerk is back" she said storming towards him " I am warning you stay a 100 feet away from my sister" she threatened Sid who smiled ruefully.
"Chill baby Dobrial" he said "I won't eat up your sister"
"Yeah right, you have done worse than that by her" Misha spat out "If I could I will shoot you down right here, but unfortunately you are already dead"
Z and Piya had listened into the conversation. They more or less who the handsome stranger was.
"Z she might spill out" Piya said worried "I am not sure Panchi wants that"
"Time to butt in" Z said rushing to Misha.
"Mish lets go" she said dragging Misha away.
"I really wanted to kill that jerk" Misha said adding a few selective curse words after that.
"Whoa! Chill Mish" Annie said "By the way who was that?"
Misha bit her tongue. In her rage she hadn't considered that fact that her friends might ask questions. Annie was her best friend but even then she wasn't savvy about Panchi's life. She too was under the impression was Dhruv was Panchi's adopted son. and Piya and Z were only newcomers.
"Just a jerk who broke Panchi's heart last year" Misha hurriedly explained "She was quiet a mess for sometime and I didn't want him near her this time"
Dhruv's dad is back in town Z relayed to Piya mentally.
Piya nodded her head.
"Where is Panchi?, I saw her with Abhay" Misha asked looking around.
"They must be on another floor Mish'lets head to our shop" Piya said leading the way.
She had no desire to face Abhay. Even though she knew that Panchi and Abhay shared a sibling like bond she couldn't help feel jealous at the attention Abhay showered her.
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