CHAPTER 6: PARTY DISASTER
(written by anji and me)
It was raining heavily outside. Yes rains! In summer! How ironic! Tara was standing near the window of her cabin at 30th floor of her office. The rains were representing her heart right now. Everything around her was a mess. she missed him. She loved him. He was with her yet far away. All these years she had managed to control her emotions. But today, her self control was fading away.
Tara turned round and saw him looking at her with all love, passion and desires he had. She could see hope in his eyes- please vihaan. Why don't you understand? I have managed to hide my emotions, my feelings, from everyone, from piya. I have created a wall around myself. Please don't try to penetrate it. Yes I love you, I always did and will always do but we were never meant to be together.
Vihaan knew what tara was trying to say. But for how long could he do that? He had always loved her and today time had brought them face to face after so many years. He had a hope that this time they would together forever- never say never again tara. We both have craved for each other in these long years of time. Whatever we did was for them but today, lets just think about us. You may say I am being selfish but I am tired of being selfless. Yes, abhay is my brother and piya, she is like a sister to me. I have always tried to protect them and I am still doing it but we can still do that by being together.
Tara- why don't you understand? we being together, will endanger them more
Vihaan sighed. He held her shoulders and made her sit on the chair. He knelt down- whom are you lying to? To me or to yourself? We parted years back because we didn't want abhay and piya kill each other. We didn't want them to face each other after that fatefull night. But what happened? they are here, same city, same college. How much we try, their destiny will always pull them together. Tara, we parted to keep them away, but now its not needed. We can still be together and keep them away.
Tara looked away- do you have any idea what you are saying? If this time we come together, I wont be able to leave you. I wont be able to control myself. I will lose everything vihaan, even my sanity. It has taken years for me to make this wall, please don't do this. This time I wont be able to live without you.
Vihaan took her both palms in his hands and kissed it- you don't have to. Just say yes, and we will look after everything together.
Tara nodded with tears in her eyes and hugged him tightly. Vihaan kept soothing her while kissing her hair again and again. They didn't knew for how long they were in their own little happy world.
Vihaan pulled himself away and wiped her tears- now some serious talk. After all this senti things, its time for some business. You girls, cant help it, always crying.
Tara chuckled smacking his arm lightly- shut up! I am fine. so what do we do next? Aryan and jeh are here. We don't know why are they here.
Vihaan- why do I feel they have come to know about that damn prophecy. But I am not sure and we also don't know how? This prophecy was always hidden. You and I know about it for obvious reasons. But if I am right, then how the hell those wolves know about it?
Tara- we are not sure yet vihaan. May be we are wrong. But if we are right, they will try to bring abhay and piya together.
Vihaan continued- and if they come to know that they are not responsible for killing each other's loved ones, everything will be over. He will be back. He is away from us till the time abhay and piya are away from the truth
Tara- so what should we do? We cant sit like this. What will happen if they will know the truth? Whatever we did was to protect them, ourselves, for our survival, everyones survival. Will they ever understand this? they are protectors of something very precious which even they don't know. They are also the owners. Once they will reach that cave, they will be bound to the duty to protect it, to have it. Everything will change. Their lives will change. Our lives will change.
Vihaan sighed- sometimes I wonder, are we doing the right thing by lying to them. Its their right to know. But then I feel its for their own good. I don't know whatever we are doing is apt or not. But when I think of that night, when we lost everything, I don't regret lying to them.
Tara- I don't know for how long we will be able to keep them away from their destiny. Only time will tell, only time.
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Abhay was running in the forest. How could he lose control? What happens to him when he sees piya. thoughts were running in his mind and had no answers. He wanted to mess with piya, but he himself got messed up.
He stopped in his tracks and closed his eyes. He needed to hunt desperately. He sighed. He opened his eyes and was stunned with what he saw. The forest around him was disappearing and suddenly he found himself in front of a cave.
"where the hell I am now", thought abhay.
He tried to move towards the cave but he wasn't able to. It felt like some invisible wall was making him stop.
"you cant go in bhai"
Abhay was stunned to hear that voice after a long time. He turned around to find a beautiful, young girl smiling at him. "pari", he whispered. A tear rolled down his eyes. Abhay went near her and tried to touch her but he couldn't. his hands passed through her. She was a shadow, a reflection, who could vapourise anytime.
"pari, pari, is that you? My baby sister?"
"ofcourse its me bhai"
Abhay again tried to touch her. Pari smiled- you cant touch me because I am not real yet I am the reality of ur life bhai
" why did you leave me pari? Why?", cried abhay
" that was fate bhai. I had to. You couldn't have stopped it", smiled pari
" ofcourse I would have. You are my sister pari, my baby sister. We are blood related. Remember? We had always been together. when we were kids, we were inseperable. I had always protected you. we got turned together. we were happy together. you were the only support for my immortal life. Then why pari? Why?"
Pari shook her head, " someone had to die because you had to reach your destiny. You looking at this cave? This is your destiny. You were born for this. you are one of the protector, you are the owner."
" what are you talking about?", asked abhay confused
" bhai you have to figure out everything. I cant tell you anything more but I will always guide you. One more thing, think again before you do anything. Many lives are at stake and one wrong decision, it will ruin everything. I have to go but remember, find her and you will find your destiny. Your future"
Pari disappeared into thin air and abhay couldn't do anything. He blinked his eyes few times and realised that he is again back into the forest where he was sometime ago and its already dark.
"I love you pari. I miss you. I don't know what you meant but I will surely find out"
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MOUNT COLLEGE
It was a new day with a new buzz around. Freshers party!! Everyone were excited for it. Piya was walking in her own thoughts.
"thinking about me?", asked varun from behind
Piya shook her head- why do you think so? Ofcourse I am..not…
Varun- are you excited for the party? Tonight we have freshers party.
Piya smiled- really? Well..i am not into parties too much so..i guess I am not.
Varun- please, it would be fun
" you should come piya. or else I would truly miss you", said a voice. varun and piya turned around to find abhay smirking.
Piya sighed- what do you want? Cant you leave me alone?
Abhay smiled- ofcourse not. My life is incomplete without you. After all, you are love of my life
Varun was shocked- you both love each other?
Piya rolled her eyes- havent you heard of sarcasm? He is being sarcastic varun
Abhay- oh boy!! You are such a baby varun. You are definitely not her type
Varun- mind your tongue abhay. Watch before you speak
Abhay glared at him- then stay away from me. If you want to live little longer, dont you dare interfere in my business and she is my business.
Piya yelled- I am no ones businees. You both stay the hell away from me. Loosers.
Piya walked away muttering under her breath. Abhay and varun were still glaring at each other. Jeh saw this and shook his head and chuckled- guys, fighting for a girl? Oh well..she walked away calling you both loosers
Varun looked at him and walked away. Abhay sighed- now what do you want?
Jeh- cmon abhay. Is that a way to treat you old friend?
Abhay smirked- friend? Really? Why don't you cut the crap and tell me whats cooking in your mind? I already have lots of things to do
Jeh- like what? Messing around with that witch? Why are you hell bent on killing her?
Abhay glared- you know everything. You were also there that night. Then why the hell are you asking me?
Jeh- because I know you are wrong. How do you know she killed her? Did you see her killing pari?
Abhay- yes I saw. She killed her
Jeh shook his head- sometimes what you see is not always the truth. Think about it. May be you will get your answer soon.
Jeh walked away leaving stunned abhay behind. " what was he talking about?", thought abhay.
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Abhay was pacing in his room. He was too confused with whatever was happening around him. First he saw pari, then jeh. Something was pricking him. Something was not right. He felt as if some puzzle was missing. He had to figure out but right now it was time for the party.
"piya dobriyal..i promise that you will regret coming to the party today. Someone is going to be in great trouble", laughed abhay
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Piya was still deciding whether to go to the party or not. She was having a bad feeling. Something was going to happen. But on the other thoughts, she had to go, for tara atleast and whatever it was, she would deal with it later.
Piya entered the party wearing a beautiful black shimmering knee length tube dress. She had done her hair in a loose knot leaving some tendrils free, framing her beautiful face. As she entered the party, heads turned in her direction. She felt uncomfortable with everyone staring at her and nervously clutched her purse tighter. She looked around for Misha and then saw Varun coming her way. She was relieved to see Varun as he had become a close friend and she had grown to like him a lot. She knew Misha was trying to set her up with Varun but she didn't see Varun as more than a good friend. Plus her life was complicated enough to throw in a human crush.
Varun- Hey Piya, you look gorgeous. I was afraid you won't come. And just relax, you look like nervous bird.
Piya forced a smile wondering how a 500 year old hybrid got sucked into all this teenage drama but she was glad when Varun wrapped his arm around her reassuringly. They stood there talking for a while. Piya was starting to like spending time with Varun a lot. Tara was right. This college life was helping in making her life easier. Though her past continued to freshen her wounds everyday but her mind wasnt as tormented as before. She was learning to live with her pain. Varun was making Piya laugh with his silly jokes when their conversation got interrupted with a call. It was from Varun's mom.
Varun (on the phone)- Mom, don't worry about it me. All my friends are here, even Samarth is here. I'll reach home before 10. Bye mom, love you!
Varun put down the phone thinking how crazily worried moms can get and saw Piya's face crumbled in pain.
Varun- Piya, what happened? What's wrong?
Piya tried her best to mask her pain- Nothing Varun. I just…. old memories. Its no big deal.
Varun- ya right. Your face tells me it's a big deal. What happened? You can tell me. We are friends right. Is it about your parents?
Piya was surprised- How did you know?
Varun- come on Piya, I am not the class genius but I am not an idiot either. You were perfectly fine before I got a call from my mom. Everyone knows you live with your sister and you both don't have your parents with you. Doesn't take a genius to deduce this..
Piya averted her head- I don't really want to talk about it.
Varun didn't press it further and asked Piya for a dance waving his hand dramatically in front of her. She smiled and accepted his hand. They moved to the dance floor. It was a slow dance. After a while, Varun asked her again if she wanted to talk about it.
Piya sighed- Didn't we wrap up that conversation!
Varun- Not really, I didn't bring it up then because I didn't want to risk losing my chance for a dance.
Piya smiled despite herself- You never give up!! I don't know if you are a really good friend or a really irritating friend.
Varun- Some of both. Look, I appreciate your decision. If you don't want to bring it up its fine but bottling things up is never a solution.
Piya- I havent really talked that much about this even with my sister. I sometimes wish that this was all a bad dream and I will wake up soon. But its real and I can't do anything about it.
Varun- Time makes everything easier Piya. You need to give it time.
Piya- No! This will never go away. Not until…
Varun- Not until what??
Piya thought to herself- Not until I bring Abhay Raichand to justice.
Varun- You will be ok Piya. You just need time to heal.
Piya hugged him- Thanks Varun. You are a good friend.
Abhay was watching them from far away. He saw Piya and Varun deep in conversation on the dance floor and then he saw Piya hugging Varun. Abhay was intrigued.
Abhay smirked- Hmm, getting embroiled in human emotions, pretty pathetic of you Piya. Well I am not one to complain. This infact works really well for me. More you get involved with these college kids, the more it will hurt you when I turn them slowly against you. All this revenge planning is making me thirsty. I need a drink.
Piya caught sight of Abhay entering the party. He was chatting up with a girl. Piya knew only too well to know that Abhay doesn't care for the conversation. Piya whispered to Varun to get her a drink and went up to Abhay. She put her arm around him- hey honey, I have been looking all over for you. Then she turned her head towards the girl and said- do you mind? The girl rolled her eyes and walked away.
Abhay- You know, this was a very futile effort on your part. There are like 50 other girls in this party that I can drink out of.
Piya- One of me is enough to handle you.
Abhay- Well we'll see about that witch. And here is your boyfriend on cue.
Varun was irritated with the fact that Piya went over to talk to Abhay. He hoped that Abhay won't affect Piya the same way he affects other girls. He could sense Abhay wasn't a good guy and even if Piya didn't love him, he didn't want her with a guy like Abhay. He was surprised at himself how much he had come to care for Piya in such a short while.
Varun- Piya what are you doing here? Come on, this guy isn't worth our time.
Abhay rolled his eyes. This guy was beginning to get on his nerves. Piya gave Abhay a look of deep loathing before moving away to join Misha and her friends. Varun turned to leave but Abhay took the drink from his hand.
Varun- I am not in the mood for playing your alpha dog games Raichand.
Abhay- You are making a mistake being friends with Piya Dobriyal. She is just playing with you. I know girls like her very well. She needs a boy toy to flaunt around and once she finds a better one, she'll move on.
Abhay's words made Varun clench his fist tight. 'I don't need a character certificate about Piya from you. Do you really think I'll take your word over hers? Back off Abhay because I don't think you can fight me.
Abhay- Whatever. I tried to warn you. Here's your drink back. You'll appreciate my words one day or maybe tonight.
Varun snatched the drink from Abhay's hand and walked off. He didn't notice Abhay swiftly drugging Piya's drink. Abhay watched triumphantly as Varun handed over the drink to Piya. Abhay was sure this night was going to be a win for him.
A few minutes later, Piya was beginning to feel dizzy. Varun, Misha and the other were all on the dance floor enjoying. Piya stayed behind to keep an eye on Abhay. She had this feeling that Abhay was up to something. But Piya was starting to slowly lose a grip on her senses. She was about to fall to the floor when a strong pair of arms caught her around the waist. She thanked the person for helping her but then she saw it was Abhay holding her. She tried to free herself but she lost her balance and Abhay caught her again and held her closer this time.
Piya weakly protested- Get away!! What are you doing?
Abhay grinned evilly and brought his face closer to hers. A girl came and stood beside them. Abhay nodded his head towards the girl and she took out her mobile and started making an MMS. Abhay took Piya's hands and put them around his neck. He caught her waist in a tight grip and buried his face in the crock of Piya's neck nuzzling against the bare skin of her neck. He ran a finger down her exposed back and then traced her bare shoulders with his lips. Then he lifted his lips bringing them closer to hers. He turned her slightly giving an impression that he is kissing her. The girl caught the entire thing on her phone. Abhay looked to her. 'You know what you have to do'. The girl nodded and walked away. Piya was barely conscious now. She couldn't get a hold on what was happening. Then everything went blank.
Edited by --peehu-- - 13 years ago
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