Hello people, i am back with an update. First of all, many many happy new year wishes to u all. Though i just dont understand ki digits ke alawa change kya hua hai. Everything is just the same. Baaki years ki tarah ye bhi aayega, and chala jayega. Anyways, still wishing you all a very very happy new year, and may you all have a good life ahead.
Now, coming to the updates, i've worked a bit on them this time. I am hoping that it will be liked by you all. Please do let me know.
This time, the updates are a dedication to a few special people. But before that, i heartily thank all my readers, who press the like tab, and who take time to comment. Thank you so much guys, its your response that keeps me going. Thank you to these people in my life:
Wild.Aimee - Aimee Di, aapko jitna kahoon kam hoga. You are my inspiration, and its like aapko kuch bhi kehna would always be less. So i would rather not waste the words, coz honestly, i have no clue what more should i say, jo maine pehle nahi bola hai...
riddhan - Bestie, tumse kuch nahi kehna, coz u know it all. Am sure you'll understand...
karan007 - brat, tumse bhi kuch nahi kehna, you've become one of my closest friends, one of who i still believe is a good friend...
ssh57 - Shardha di, you are another person, whom i admire a lot because of the person you are. I really love your stories, as well as many other times, when ur pm has a wish for a festival, or any other inspiring thought. Just to let you know di, that though i dont comment regularly, i still read ur updates, and i do miss you, although i am unable to msg u...
Ethereal-Path - Vini my jaanu, i am a bit unexpressive person, isliye i dont reply to ur comments with the same excitement that u write them, but trust me, i feel real elated to see ur comments. We've had our share of cute moments of friendship, so trust me, even though i dont keep in touch, you are always touching my heart (i do remember u r a mumbai-te, haina, though am not sure ki u r an engineer as well ya nahi, lols)
sjain - for being the only spammer in my ffs, for being such a motivation to write n update, for being a reason of my smile every time i check the comments, n everything else, thanks for jatao-ing ur hak on me n for liking my stories so much...
janu1610, nidha1983, hima di (i dont remember your username) - the trio di's, i really love u a lot, u guys are one of the first few friends of mine, and i really really repect you guys a lot. And trust me, any comment or like from you guys makes me proud of my writing. Please always be there...
kashishk - kashish di, i love you, lots, bas, is se zada nahi bolungi...
-KajenAbhiya- - thanks Medzi, for such a wondersul ff, whose updates i look forward to, even though i am unable to comment, thanks a ton for being such a wonderful writer, reader, and a gem of a friend...
286pearl - thanks for being such a patient reader, and for messaging me regularly, to remind me that i need to update, and that ur waiting...
-Faria-, nikki028 - thanks guys, for being the reason i still love Mayur, for still being there even after so long...
oishi - for my reason to fall for Armaan and Karan again and again, with ur such cute fb updates, thank u for being my friend, coz i love u for being so cute...
Riarai2346, AR_LOVER, aashizin, SamiraARTiMAYUR - guys, thank you for being such tolerable readers, and reading whatever i type...
also, there's this cute group of friend, whom i totally adore, this part is also dedicated to them, they're very sweetly crazy, trust me - Medzi, Maitree, Trisha, Radhika and Zarqaa
loads of thanks to all those, whom i have mentioned, and whom i havent...
Imp Note - Guys, Gunjan's makeover was necessary, for the next part to happen. What is your reaction to the new Gunjan? She's the same, just her dressing has changed. Please let me know if you want her to be the same as before, or the new one? But decide that after the part completes. I'll keep the story as you all say, so plz do mention of how do u like her...
Second thing, many of you feel that Gunjan didnt let Samrat explain himself, and didnt listen to him. But please look at it from her pov. She was desperate to make things right, but the words Samrat chose, broke her. She didnt have the courage to hear anymore, given her sensitive nature. But i hope this part shall take care of all your problems, hopefully...
Part 15
"Arnav Raizada", Samrat spoke cool-ly.
"Samrat Shergill, welcome to St Stefen's, a big hearty welcome", Arnav said with a smirk.
Samrat's eyes moved to Gunjan's face, that carried an expression of confusion.
"You guys know each other?", she raised her head to ask him.
"Not too well Babes, just, in passing, anyways, tum hamara formal introduction nahi karaogi?", Arnav spoke.
"Are you sure, i mean...", Gunjan looked from Arnav to Samrat and back to Arnav again.
"Miss Bhushan, aap humein properly introduce kara rahi hain, ya nahi?", Arnav said playfully to Gunjan.
"Ok ok, this is Arnav Raizada (Samrat saw the guy standing next to her, whose one hand rested on Gunjan's shoulder. He was tall, almost similar to him, and fair, but not too much. He had a lean face, and a lean body, but the muscles ripping from his shirt gave away his gymming secrets) Siya Sharma (Samrat saw the girl next to them, dressed in a pair of denim shorts with a tight fitted top covered by a hoodie, she was short, and had a beautifully gained dusky complexion. Her hair fell straight, long, and black) this is Raunak Singhania (the guy who had his hands on Siya's waist, he was also tall, fair and definitely handsome was the word for him. His first sight reminded you of the word stern, that's what his looks were. Samrat saw all three of them give him a cold look, and he returned the same) and people, this is Samrat, Samrat Shergill, a friend", Samrat looked at Gunjan when she associated him as a friend, and he saw a pool of warm emotions in her eyes.
"Uh Gunjan, where are Archie and Ron?", Samrat asked.
"Duh, Samrat, tum bhi na, ye rahe Archie and Ron, Archie as in Arnav, and Ron, as in Raunak. Wo college ke starting mein ye dono hamesha ek saath hang karte they, and so i named them Archie and Ron, like the Archie comics, hehehe", Gunjan smiled, and was accompanied by Siya.
"Really, hahaha, Archie and Ron, nice names, but tum inhe pehle se kaise jaanti ho", Samrat smirked when he saw Raunak glare at him, while Arnav gave him the indifferent look.
"Hamari Pari, tumhare liye Gunjan, is an ex-student of our school, that's right next to the college, and a close friend of ours, very close, if you dont know", Arnav spoke with a smile, bringing Gunjan a bit closer with his hand, while Raunak and Siya smirked.
"Hello, i think we should move, we are on a tight schedule Archie, and need to cover as much as we can, and i cant do that without you, you'll help me na?", Gunjan asked Arnav in a pleading tone.
"Pari, do you even have to ask. We'll make sure you get sufficient matter. And with the recent elections, you'll have a pile to go on. By the way, just for your information, (he left her and stood straight, pointing both his hands towards himself) i am the new President of the Student Council...", Arnav said.
"Wow, really", Gunjan squealed in joy and hugged him.
"I am so glad, i didnt know, like, you didnt tell me. I deserve a big treat, a real big one", she jumped in happiness. They started walking in the corridoor, Arnav and Gunjan in the front, follwed by Siya, Raunak and Samrat. Siya and Raunak were busy discussing something, so Samrat was able to hear some of Gunjan's and Arnav's conversation.
"So, wassup?", Gunjan asked.
"Bas yaar, kuch zaada naya nahi hai, everything's almost the same since you left, as you can see for yourself", Arnav grinned.
"Archie, mera patience mat test karo, whats between you and Samrat?", Gunjan gave one of her 'the glares'.
"Oho Pari! Nothing much yaar, the same old college rivalry, you know. We've been competitors for majority of the competitions held between different colleges, and Stefens and Divine College are usually on the top list, Samrat and me being the sort of main representatives", Arnav explained.
"Hehehe, i know, Samrat gives a tough fight, nai?", Gunjan asked with a smile.
"Haan, ye main deny nahi karunga. Competition mein uske bina kabhi mazaa nahi aata, he's good, but mujhse zaada nahi", Arnav also smiled. Samrat liked Gunjan's words of praises, and he was surprised at Arnav genuinely complimenting him. Maybe the guy wasnt too bad, only if he walked at a little distance from Gunjan, instead of gluing his body to her that way. Suddenly Arnav stopped and turned to them,
"Ok people, lets divide work. Samrat, you go to Block A. Wahaan sab academic activities ho rahi hain, debates, eloqution, all writing competitions and stuff, you can watch them in action and make whatever notes, interview and other stuff you want. Siya and Raunak will go with you. (Samrat looked suspiciously) Dont worry, i promise we'll all behave", Arnav spoke with a genuine expression on his face.
"Ok, but Gunjan...", Samrat was cut in between.
"I'll go with Archie...", Gunjan jumped in.
"...to Block B, waha sab cultural activities ho rahi hain, dances, plays, acts, singing competions and all. Wo sab hum cover kar lenge. Tum logon ko jo bhi samaan chahiye hoga, just ask for it, we have everything", Arnav finished for her. With that, Arnav and Gunjan walked in one direction, while Samrat walked in the opposite one, with Raunak and Siya.
"Sabhi cultural activities ko cover karne ke liye Arnav ne students pehle hie appoint kiye hain na Ron, to phir Archie aur Pari bhi cover karenge kya...?", Siya spoke in a confused voice.
"Nahi, Arnav just wants to spend some time with Pari, you know its been so long since...", Samrat didnt wait to hear more as Raunak answered Siya, instead he ran back and called Gunjan. Both Arnav and Gunjan stopped and turned, Samrat went to stand in front of her.
"Uh... i have to talk to you abhi, important hai", he said as he panted a bit. His eyes reflected the reason he wanted to talk about.
"I think we're done with that topic, and there's no need to talk any more about it. Try and finish as many events as possible today, then we can interview more and more students tomorrow. Ron and Siya are waiting", Gunjan spoke with a cold expression, and walked away, leaving Samrat standing with a shocked look. He'd never seen her eyes so cold, and so detached to any emotions. He realied that he'd lost her.
Arnav and Gunjan went to an empty classroom, and sat on a bench next to each other. None of them spoke. When a few minutes had past, Arnav could not control anymore, and turned to face her.
"Damn you Pari, kuch batayegi kya ho raha hai? We've been together in school since kindergarden. When your parents left you, i know your Bade Papa took you, but thankfully he allowed you to complete your education here in boarding. College ke first year mein tum suddenly gayab ho jati ho, you left us all, aise hie. Sirf Siya se baat karti thi na tum, usne bataya ki tumne Mumbai ke kisi college mein admission li hai, and uske baad second year tum Divine College mein pohuch jaati ho. Aaj suddenly Siya batati hai ki tum aa rahi ho. I was so happy, i wanted to meet you so badly. Aur jab finally tumhe dekha, to tum to bilkul badal chuki ho. Ye kya ajeeb se kapde pehne hain tumne, its so not like you. And Samrat, wo in sab mein kahaan fit hota hai? There's something deep happening here, and you're not telling me, why?"
Gunjan lifted her face to see him. His face was glowering with the anger that his words had just displayed. But all of it vanished when he saw Gunjan's eyes red with the tears that flowed slowly. He immediately wiped her tears and took her in a hug.
"Kya hua Pari, batao please, i'm getting worried Pari, sab theek to hai na?", Arnav spoke with a restlessness in his words. Gunjan just hugged him tightly and sobbed. After a few minutes, she'd stopped crying, and came out of the hug. Arnav saw the patches of dry tears under her eyes.
"I missed you all Archie, a lot", Gunjan spoke softly.
"We also missed you Pari, I missed you. Life wasnt the same with you gone. You took away all our fun, our smiles", Arnav replied.
"To tumne mujhe contact karne ki koshish kyun nahi ki?", Gunjan questioned in a whisper.
"Tumne sab darwaze band kar diye they, tum Siya ke alawa kisi aur se baat nahi karna chahti thi, i just couldnt do anything, except what you wanted", Arnav spoke.
"Dont... dont do it, dont lie. When have you ever listened to what i said, huh. Bachpan se tumne wahi kiya jo tum chahte they. Whatever you wanted, you always took it, by hook or crook. So dont say ki maine mana kiya, isliye tum mujhse nahi mile. You didnt want to meet me, isliye you just never tried. Dont lie ok... i know the truth...", Gunjan accused him.
"I am not lying, i never lie to you, you know that...", Arnav defended himself, but was cut in between.
"I know everything Archie, all your lies and your truth, i know about the bet also. Ron, tumne aur Siddhant ne lagayi thi wo bet, haina?", more tears made way, as Gunjan forced the last words out of her mouth, while Arnav just kept looking at her, all his senses had gone numb.
"Ab kuch bolna chahoge? (he didnt reply) Atleast explain to me Arnav, kyun kiya tumne aisa? Aakhir kya galat kiya tha maine tumhare saath, jo tumne aisi harkat ki?", Gunjan shouted through her tears. Finally after a few moments, Arnav spoke.
"We'd been always together since childhood, Raunak, Siya, you, and me. I loved the group of us four. Though you were always quite, lost in your own world. Tumne kabhi apne aur apni family ke baare mein baat nahi ki, but you were there with us, always. When we were growing, Raunak and Siya fell for each other. But i guess we both were happy simply being friends. In class 12, when we'd finished our boards, and you'd agreed to spend those holidays with us, at Siya's place, i was the happiest. I didnt want to be stuck up between the love birds, and also, i would've missed you. We all hanged together, and had the fun of our lives.
But it all changed, when my cousin Siddhant also came to spend the vacation at my house. I was forced to drag him around with us. But there was one thing that made it even more difficult, the way he looked at you, i just didnt like it. Whenever he saw you, his eyes carried an expression that made me want to break his ribs apart. No, i didnt like you, but as a best friend, i had that feeling to look after you. You didnt know about Siddhant's creepy gaze, you were so lost in yourself.
One day, Siddhant actually had the guts to come and tell me his dirty intentions. He... he wanted to... sleep with you. The only thing that stopped me from breaking his teeth, was Raunak. Siddhant got furious at this, and said that no matter what, he'd make sure he spent a night with you. I had to do something, i knew the extent to which he could go. So... so i said that you and me were a couple. He laughed at this, said whom was i trying to kid. I knew he was right, so i placed a bet with him. I would make you fall for me, and then he would have to back off. He agreed, said he would give me 15 days, but if i failed, he'd go ahead with his plan, no matter what. Raunak was a witness to our bet. I just wanted to keep you safe Pari, till Siddhant was there, usi time tak, sachi. I would've told you the truth once he left", Arnav banged his hand on the table.
"Uske baad, you started treating me differently, made me think as if you did feel something for me. All those small hints, those cute moments, sab us bet ke liye, haina?", Gunjan asked.
"I only did it for you Pari, he would've ruined you", Arnav spoke softly.
"Tumne kuch kam nahi kiya Archie, it was no less. Ron ne nashe mein Siya ko bet wali baat bata di thi, and she told me. It broke me Archie, you've no idea. Apart from my mom, you people were the ones i trusted, especially you. It hurt like i cant explain in words. That was why i'd left, without any good byes, it wasnt my fault after all", Gunjan spoke.
"I am sorry Pari, i know maine galat kiya, i should've thought of some other way. Maybe i should've told you the truth earlier, but i was scared, of what Siddhant could do to you, i am really sorry", Arnav spoke in a tearful voice.
"You know, i'd started liking you, bilkul thoda sa, i didnt love you, but yes, i did fall for you for sometime", Gunjan said with a small smile, as Arnav lifted his face to read her expressions.
"Hmm, you liked me, thoda sa, but you love him, a lot, haina? You really are in love with Samrat, like deep down?", Arnav spoke with his eyes fixed into hers. Gunjan looked away, staring at nothing in particular. Arnav studied her expression. Her eyes reflected so much already, it showed how tired she felt, not physically, but mentally. It was as if she'd gotten tired of running from life, and now, she needed some solace. Arnav side hugged her, and she squeezed herself close to him.
"You know you are the hottest and the sexiest girl in the college today. Must say you've actually changed, a lot, par dil se, tum ab bhi meri Pari ho, i can feel it. You're still that quiet and reserved girl, who needs to be looked after", Arnav laughed a little, but seeing no reaction from her, he got worried.
"Pari, did he... did he hurt you?", it was as if Arnav didnt want to bring these words to his lips.
"Did you want to hurt me?", Gunjan asked softly.
"Nai Pari, tum jaanti ho ki i just wanted to protect you. I'd never intended to hurt you. And i know tumhe ye pata hai, verna tum yahaan, is waqt mere saath na hoti", he replied.
"Bas, usi tarah se, he didnt want to hurt me, he never had any intention to do so. Infact useh to pata bhi nahi hai, ki mere dil ke tukde ho chuke hain, jiski wajah kahi na kahi wo hai. Actually, galti meri hai. I had built walls around me, but they were weak, i was weak. I let him get close to my heart, although i knew ki result kya hoga. Na chahte huye bhi i fell for him, and now i shall suffer for it, guess i just cant do anything about it", she spoke, her face still hidden from him.
"I am sorry Pari, i wish i could do something to make things better, but i think this is your battle, and you'll have to fight it yourself. But remember, any day you need any help, i'll always be here, just next to you. I'll keep praying that you win, like you always do", Arnav hugged her with both hands and closed his eyes, and they kept sitting like that for God knows how long. It was in this position that Samrat found them, when he came after his work was done, followed by Siya and Raunak. They both also went and hugged the duo, which made them aware of the others around them.
"Hey guys, you done with your work?", Arnav asked them as they separated.
"Mera kaam to ho gaya, par what about you Gunjan, kya tumne apna kaam khatam kar liya, jiske liye tum yahaan aayi thi?", Samrat asked her, sarcasm dripping in his voice. Arnav was about to take a step forward, but Gunjan held his hand.
"Pari ka kaam khatam ho chuka hai, all her material lies in her room. Anyways, tum batao, how did you find our college, and our arrangements?", Arnav asked, calming down.
"Nice, i actually liked your college. And the events were fun, especially your Event Manager, she 'took care of me' for the whole tour, and i must tell you, she was great fun, apart from being really hot. What was her name? Haan, yaad aaya, it was Khushi...", Samrat was cut in between.
"Khushi, Khushi Gupta, Archie's girlfriend, and soon to be fiancee. Its their engagement next month", Gunjan completed. Raunak, Siya and Arnav laughed out loudly, while Samrat's face turned red with embarassment. Just then, the person in question entered the room. Gunjan looked at her from top to bottom. Dressed in a very light blue coloured sari, with silver work highlighting her long, slender figure and creamy, milky white skin, with her long hair left open, and a sweet smile playing on her face, Khushi Bhushan looked ready to give a tough competition to anyone around her. Gunjan thought Arnav might not have seen Khushi dressed up earlier today, or he would have known who was the hottest and sexiest girl in college today. Khushi moved forward quite excitedly, and Arnav raised his arms a bit to hug her. To his utter surprise, Khushi walked right past him, and took Gunjan in a big beary hug. Gunjan was also surprised for once, but she hugged Khushi back.
"Aakhir humein aapse milne ka mauka to mila Pari ji. Aap jaanti nahi hain, Arnav se aapke baare mein itna suna tha, aur jab bhi inhe kaha ki aapse mila de, to bas, baat wahi khatam ho jaati. Jaanti hain, jitna humein bataya gaya tha, aap us se kahi zaada sundar hain, sachi. Inhone to humein bohut bohut kam bataya tha aapke aur aapki khoobsurti ke baare mein. Hamara matlab hai ki aapke baare mein bohut bataya tha, itna ki inki har baat mein aap kahi na kahi zaroor aa jati thi. Bas, kabhi theek se aapki sundarta ke baare mein nahi bata paaye. Par inse aur ummeed bhi kya ki ja sakti hain. Laat Governor hain ye saahab, poore college ki naak mein dam karke rakhte hain ye", Khushi spoke non-stop.
"Par aapke aage to iski nahi chalti, sahi kaha na maine (Khushi blushed at this) Hmm, sachi, Siya ne jitna bataya tha, aap us se bohut bohut zaada pyaari aur khoobsurat hain, bilkul ek pari ke jaisi, alsi wali pari ke jaisi. Beautiful like an angel, am glad Archie ko aap mili. I really wanted to meet you", Gunjan said.
"Shhh, Gunjan, Khushi doesnt know english, talk to her in hindi", Samrat whispered quietly to Gunjan. She was about to say something, but stopped suddenly.
"Ji Pari ji, aap humse hindi mein hie baat kijiye. Tabse Samrat ji bhi bohut bhale maanav ki tarah humse apni tooti footi hindi mein baat kar rahe hain. Bade hie achhe insaan hain, aajkal kaha aise log dekhne ko milte hain", Khushi said thoughtfully. Samrat also nodded his head in agreement with her.
"You're such a sweet girl, i wonder how did you end up with this idiot", Samrat asked the question more to himself, rather than Khushi.
"Haina, hum bhi aksar yehi sochte hain, aakhir humne inmein aisa kya dekha? Matlab, kuch bhi to dhang ka nahi hai, haina Samrat ji", Khushi asked sadly.
"Yeah, i mean seriosuly. You could have any other guy in the world. Infact, ye Raunak, kya tha, haan Ron, even Ron is better than this stupid comical Archie of yours. I wonder if he has some Jughead friend somewhere around. (he pretended to look around) Naah, poor Archie, no Juggie, i feel so bad for you", and Samrat pretended to be sad, while he balanced himself, by placing his hand on Khushi's shoulder.
"So why dont you be his Juggie, Samrat? I am sure Archie wont mind such an entertainment for Juggie", Khushi slid a bit, making Samrat about to fall, but he managed himself well. The others who'd been stiffling their giggles till now, burst out laughing loudly. Samrat stood straight, and stared at them weirdly. That was when realisation dawned on him.
"Oh my God! Khushi... english... i mean...", he fumbled.
"Ji haan Mr Samrat Shergill, meri fiancee, who's deeply in love with me, is an english honours student. Hum sab tumhari taang kheench rahe they. But we need not do it, tum already kaafi lambe ho, akal ke maamle mein bhi", Arnav put a hand around Khushi's waist, and Samrat felt deeply embarassed.
"Ok guys, i guess we should move now. Raat ho gayi hai, and am hungry", Gunjan said.
"Kya Pari, you're such a spoil sport. Abhi to Samrat ko buddhu banana shuru hie hua hai", Raunak said.
"He's not here to entertain you people, so that you can have fun at his expense", Gunjan raised her voice a bit. Arnav sensed her rising temper, and signalled Khushi to intervene.
"Ron, Pari ji sahi keh rahi hain. Bhookh to humein bhi lagi hai. Chaliye hum sab chalkar khaana kha lete hain, phir jaldi sona padega. Ye dono thak gaye honge, and kal bhi kaafi kaam hai. Pari, main aapko Pari bula sakti hoon na? (Gunjan nodded, and said she would live without the ji) Aap dono thoda fresh ho aaeeye. Hum sab aapko college ki mess mein milenge", Khushi led them out. Arnav gave Gunjan a hug and a kiss on her forehead, before he came out. Samrat and Gunjan were the last ones to come out, and Samrat saw this as his oppurtunity. He pulled her harshly, and pinned her, next to the tree, with her hands tied behind her back, thanks to his tight grip.
"Ye sab kya chal raha hai Gunjan?", he asked angrily.
"Ouch Samrat, you're hurting me", Gunjan cried in pain, as a tear fell from her eye. Samrat realised his folly, and let go of her hands. Another tear made out of her eye, and immediately Samrat's hand moved to wipe it. Gunjan sensed his intention, and shifted back her head with a jerk. Samrat understood her backing off, and so, he brought his face, close to hers. Gunjan's head was glued to the tree, and she couldnt do anything to help it now. Samrat's face came closer to hers, and his eyes looked into hers. She looked back at him with the same force. None of them broke the eyelock, and Samrat's nose touched her face, right where the tear was. He moved his nose a bit, wiping the tear off. They'd closed their eyes right when their skins had come in contact. Samrat felt her face warm, against the cold chilly winds that blew. His hands had clasped hers, and he squeezed them lightly. He nuzzled his nose very lightly on her face. Both of them felt the feathery feelings take them to another world. It was only them in this world. Samrat's caresses created a havoc within her. Her heartbeat accelerated at such a speed that it became difficult for her to control her responses. To gain some balance in her feelings, she tightened her hold on his fingers, to assure herself of his presence. But just then, the ringing of her cell brought them out of their world. She gave one look at his face, and felt horrified.
"I'm sorry", she said in a hurry, and ran away. Samrat smacked the tree, which did nothing, but hurt him. Giving her retreating figure one last look, he also walked away.
Everything went normally at the dinner, they all laughed and chatted. Surprisingly, no one made fun of Samrat again, though he'd been waiting for it. Everyone caught up with the latest news, and cherished the older times. After dinner, Khushi led them to their rooms, while all the others retired to their hostel rooms. Both Samrat and Gunjan had been placed in rooms next to eah other, in the college guest house. With so many things going on their minds Samrat stared at the sky aimlessly, while Gunjan drifted off to sleep immediately.
In the middle of the night, Gunjan woke up hearing a lot of commotion. She looked at herself, she hadnt changed her day's clothes, and was still wearing the kurti with spaghetti and jeans. She looked through her window to get some idea, and saw people run here and there in panic. Some of them were being chased by people who carried fire-torches. Fear took over her, as she tried to think what was happening. Just then, her door started banging. She was too scared to open it, when she heard a soft voice.
"Gunjan, open the door, main hoon"
Gunjan knew the voice too well. She ran to the door, and opening it, she immediately hugged him tight. Samrat was taken back by her sudden act, but he hugged her, rubbing her back.
"Its ok Gunjan, we're fine ok. The students who lost the elections have attacked the college, and they've brought some outside men. They're out with a resolve to beat any student they see. So we need to make an escape. C'mon, hurry up", he pulled her hand and led her to the way of the garden.
"Samrat, i am scared", he heard Gunjan speak softly.
"Main hoon na, i promise i wont let anything happen to you. Can you trust me?", he cupped her face in his hands and asked. Suddenly they heard some voices behind them, and they ran away from there. They followed the path through the garden, which led them to a dense cluster of trees. They kept walking, when Gunjan's kurti was stuck in a bunch of thorns. When she tried pulling it, it tore off, the greater part of which clung to the tree. Gunjan felt embarassed by the sudden event. The spaghetti seemed to be too short for her, and she tried hugging herself, when fresh tears made way from her eyes. Immediately, she felt herself being covered by the jacket that Samrat had been wearing.
"Gunjan, you look very small and tiny in my huge jacket (he laughed) Please dont cry Gunjan, we'll make out of this, pakka", he assured her.
"Its really warm in here, thank you", Gunjan said softly. She didnt mouth the words that the jacket held the fragrance of his warmth, which she was loving, but he somehow understood it. He brought the two sides of the jacket near, without closing the buttons, so as no wind hit her directly.
"See now thats like my girl. C'mon, lets keep moving", he said.
They moved all night, taking small breaks in between. It seemed as if they'd entered the jungle area behind the college. But Gunjan assured him that they werent in any immediate danger, as the jungle was cleared of all animals just a year ago. The only thing they had to do, was to find a way out. Samrat's cell had no network, while Gunjan didnt have time to pick hers. They made a silent journey through the night, and it was twilight right now. The sun would come up any moment, but the darkness still lurked until then. Right then, they heard some noises. They took shelter behind a bunch of bushes, next to some big fat trees standing together.
"Lagta hai wo aur aage nikal gayye hain. Maine unhe yehi isi raaste pe jaate huye dekha hai. Agar hum thoda aur aage jayenge, to humein wo mil jayenge. Wo ladki bohut zaruri hai hamare liye, us Raizada ki jaan basti hai usmein, mujhe to shak hota hai ki wo Khushi ji se pyaar karta hai bhi ya nahi. Jis tarah hamesha Pari Pari ki ratt lagaye rakhta hai, mujhe to aur bhi gussa aata hai. Pata nahi Khushi ji ko kya dikhta hai usmein", one of them spoke up.
"Koi na yaar Shyaam, wo elections jeet gaya, iska ye matlab nahi hai ki Khushi Bhabhi uski hain. Humein ek bar wo ladki mil jaaye, bas phir wo Raizada ka bacha hamare haath mein hoga", one more voice spoke up.
"Haan, haan, chalo aage chalte hain", third voice faded away. Samrat peeped to see that there were three of them but to his relief, they'd moved forward. Fear took over Gunjan, and she started trembling. Those dangerous people were looking for her, and it was dangerous for Samrat to be with her. But she didnt want him to go away, she thought, a bit selfishly. She would rather spend the last moments of her life with him, rather than die a death desiring to see him one last time. Suddenly she hit her hand on a thorn, and was about to shout, when Samrat kept his hand on her face. Gunjan calmed after a second, but she couldnt control her tears. Samrat removed his hand from her mouth, and took her injured hand in his hands. He saw blood ooze out at a fast rate, and he immediately sucked it.
A sharp pain hit Gunjan, but Samrat's warm breath made her feel better. He blew on her injury, and kissing it, he took out his handkerchief, and tied it on her hand. He made her stand up, but she stumbled, and rested against the tree. Samrat's hands immediately went on her waist, as he helped her in maintaining balance. Her jacket was open at the front, so his hands came directly in contact with her skin, that was bare due to her short spaghetti. Gunjan let out a gasp, and looked down, as she felt his icy cold hands on her waist, while Samrat enjoyed the warmth her body gave to him. He caressed her waist lightly, making small patterns with his fingers. Gunjan felt the storm bubbling in her, that his touch was creating. He continued exploring her skin to the fullest, as and where he found it bare. His blue orbs gazed at her with a force, and she felt his gaze on her. She realised he was just torchering her because she wasnt looking at him. Finally, when she couldnt bear it anymore, she lifted her head to look at him in the eyes. He immediately stopped moving his hands, and wrapped them on her tiny waist, pressing them a bit. He tilted himself in front, and brought her body closer to his. She wasnt able to look into his eyes any longer, that spoke volumes, of the passion and of his rising desires, and she wanted to believe, a flick of love as well. She immediately hugged him, lest the love dissapeared from his eyes, and hiding her head in the crook of his neck, she nuzzled him. Samrat let out a groan, as he planted a small kiss on her head, in her hair. Gunjan placed a few soft kisses on his neck, and it took all of his self control to stand there doing nothing, with the beautiful gift God had given him. Gunjan lifted his t-shirt a little, and started making similar patterns, as he was doing earlier. This let out all the self control he'd been maintaining. He separated her, and cupped her face in his hands. With his thumb, he wiped the dried away tears, and his throat burnt right now, when words just wouldnt come out. Feeling his fingers play so delicately on her face, she bent her face, and nuzzled it in his palm. Samrat's one hand went back to her waist, shifting her more colser, if that was even possible, he bent his head, to plant small kisses on her face.
He started with the forehead, and moved down to the chin, with small wet kisses on her cheeks. When he was done, he put his finger below her chin, raised her head and continued planting kisses here and there. Her eyes were closed, but she knew that he was just inches apart, testing her, torchering her, wanting to know what she wanted. Feeling his hot breath on her face like a sweetly inflicted pain, and realising his intention to irritate her, Gunjan raised on her toes, and placing her hands on his face, she finally smacked her lips on his.
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pooja
awsome update i loved all the sajan scenes sooo much 😳 
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