Both of them are gazing at each other with such a fervor that the unknown emotions suddenly engulfing them are getting echoed mixing in the perfect breeze flowing through every pores of their body and the atmosphere has suddenly grown pleasant but still tensed as being unable to bear this high fire building up between those two anticipating souls. A simple touch is creating havoc in both of their senses. Pia stood intoxicated in his presence. She couldn't even move a muscle in response. They stood their transfixed in each other's presence. Although Pia could not see his eyes beyond his black glasses but she was having a feeling that he was trying to penetrate through her soul and she herself stood rooted there getting desperate to look into those hidden eyes to recognise that unknown power that is making it impossible to move and divert her gaze from his alluring face.
He himself stared at her like he is trying to solve the biggest mystery of his life. His eyes fixed on her face wanting to know the reason behind her resemblance with Maithali. The whole day he has almost spyed her studying her each and every move...trying to read each and every expression on her face...only to discover her quite different from the lost love of his life. But why suddenly he is breathing this strange connection. He knew the moment they touched, something had happened. He knew she felt it too. But what is it? Something definitely had ticked on and it's something he has never experienced before. She looked ethereal to him. All he wanted to know is why her scent overpowering his senses.
They stared at each other for long without having an idea of what to do next. He didn't know if he wanted to step forward but as if he was in someone's influence he involuntarily moved closer to her to get a better look of her face . He didn't seem to be getting enough of looking at her and she followed his move advancing forward further reducing the distance between them. It was something her mind didn't even registered as her deed. His face was calling to her and her own body was betraying .
They would have kept drowning in each other's presence had snow hasn't started falling. The white little bundles of snow falling through heaven witnessing the start of something new ...drenching every inch of their bodies which is now shivering not due the cold or snow but due the sweet breaths of each other touching their souls. Abhay was the fast one who snapped back to reality as a snow diamond fall on Pia's eyes obstructing his view as he has forgotten the world analysing an unknown twinkle in them. What Kabir and Misha's continuous calls for Pia for the past five minutes could not do... nature stepped in and accompalished. He quickly jerked back leaving her right wrist he was holding for a while like its his own body part while Pia was too dazed to know that the spell has been broken and was unable to balance herself since her support system has crashed down all of a sudden. She dropped back on the floor beneath but fortunately didn't fall on her back as she has unknowing used her left palm during the fall and in the process her elbow grazed with the rough surface therein scratching her soft skin a bit and she found herself in an awkward sitting position with her legs bend up and arms supporting the floor at the back looking like a vulnerable kitten left stranded by her master. By now Misha and Kabir have ran towards Pia at her aid. Its been a while that they have been ballowing to earn Pia's attention but to no avail. She seemed to have been transported somewhere else in the despicable company of that new guy Abhay Raichand. Seeing which Kabir had frowned and was eager to take a step towards Pia and get her out of the sight of that pervert but Misha successfully held him back on the pretext of the bad weather and stopped him from stepping outside the gazebo they r standing inside nearby their college ground. Infact she was genuinely worried as Kabir has been rough in weather and health recently so she couldn't afford to get him outside when atmosphere has turned dangerously cold suddenly. Moreover she was the one who has noticed Abhay stealing glances at Pia throughout the day and looking at the sparks they r generating currently she clearly concluded that Pia is big enough to handle such situations although she has always been very protective about her friends and Pia has already started taking a special place in her life due to her different yet sweet nature but it will be appropriate if they can talk to each other ...a general sort of introduction never hurts. But all her positive thoughts went out of the window the moment she witnessed Abhay Raichand actually mercilessly pushing back Pia and she felling down helplessly. She could not hold Kabir for more and she herself hated the guts of this rude good for nothing guy and in a blink she was by Pia's side along with Kabir to offer their assistance.
"How dare you? How f**king dare you push her like this?" Kabir shouted bending down along with Misha to hold Pia and help her stand back on her feet and glaring at Abhay. He didn't like the way Abhay and Pia were having an intense eyelock. He has began to develop a soft corner for Pia as he could easily stamp her being a unique girl far different from any girl he has he has ever dated. The way she has helped him reconcile with Misha has shown how beautiful she is inside out. He wanted to try for Pia if possible. May be she can prove to be the right girl for him ..simple... big hearted and of course pretty. But this Abhay Raichand's attitude is not giving him good signals and he can't definitely let a random guy come between him and his supposed love especially if that very guy was attracting far more eyes for his comfort in the college where he is supposed to be the most sought after guy.
"I didn't push her she was the one who INTENTIONALLY bumped into me and was not bothering to move back so I just helped myself as I m way too busy to stand here" Abhay replied with straight face putting his hands inside his jeans pocket. His cold hands from which he was gripping Pia's wrist are warm enough to burn his dead heart by now. He just wanted to get away from this sensation. He has already done something he was forbidden and least expected to and losing control of himself is a phenomenon he can't gulp down. All he want right now is to run far away from this very place and especially far far away from Pia to sort his mind out. So he just pretended to show his coldness and indifference which is in a way not difficult for him due to his anger towards himself.
"You...how dare you talk about her like this?" Kabir moved towards Abhay boiling. Guts of this guy blaming his own sleep walking habits on Pia.
"You stay out of my way Mr. whatever.. and if u r so worried about ur FRIEND its better u baby sit her. Now move" Abhay roared shoving off Kabir. Kabir almost bounced on Abhay but Pia stopped him by tugging her hand with his and shaking her head pleading with her eyes to stop this illogical fight. Kabir breathed hard to cool himself down after all he don't want Pia to see him at his worst. He need to impress her not to settle negative thoughts about himself in her head.
"Pia r u ok " Misha's voice brought her out of her wonderland as she was still looking at him disappearing in the snow "Are you hurt" Misha tried to hold her hand to see how deep the wound on her elbow is but Pia just took her hand out of Misha's gently still in befuddlement of that enigmatic guy she has just met. She was watching him not even averting her eyes for a second as he quickly slammed the door of his car and took off past them in a zooming speed. She could just barely manage to whisper "I m fine Misha ...I m fine" still looking at the point where his car has just vanished. The vision not clear as it has started to snow quite heavily. She didn't know what has came over her why was she so captulated by his mere sight. It felt like he has intrigued her into something she has never ever experienced before. She soo wanted to look beyond those shades of his to get a look of his eyes and she didn't even know why. May be it will help her get into terms with what has just occurred here few minutes ago. May be if she will get one more chance to touch him she could dig into those unusual innervations she has felt when he has simply hold her wrist. Why didn't she jerked him off and more importantly why didn't he jerked her off like he has done before leaving. She has completely forgotten the fact that at last he has actually made her fall down and got her injured. The thoughts lingering on her mind are just that how come a simple touch can stir so many emotions all at once and some of them which she can't even analyse as they are completely foreign to her. She was pondering upon his still facial expressions when he has held her...the face which unlike others has refused to communicate with her...not giving her a slight peek into his mind and heart when Misha's shrill stammering voice disturbed her
"Pia seriously r u alright. Its snowing here for god sake and u r getting all flushed what's wrong with u" Misha shouted while whimpering ..its getting more cold and dark and here Pia was standing like statue of liberty and the thing irritating her the most was that she didn't even shouted or protested when that jerk falsely accused her. Seriously what does girls find in the arrogant morons like him. She previously had an inkling that pia was different from the normal bimbettes but this time her gut feeling might have been wrong...getting answers in 'hmm' and 'hoo' sighing she shook Pia and literally dragged her all through the college yard to a gazebo lying almost invisibly at the backside of the college garden. She has seen Kabir cluttering his teeth and sulking at the same time and she could easily guess the reasons behind both of these postures. His recent shrewdy behaviour has planted some hell lot of doubts in her mind but right now the problem is Pia and these bloody multitude of snowflakes which are falling from the clouds in clusters. And recent habits of Kabir has left her no choice than to call for a driver to take him along with her safely at home as she also can't go on her bike. That's why both of them have come over here to check upon Pia so they can offer her a ride but when they arrived it seems like she was riding in her own fantasy land.
Misha's words finally got registered in the back of Pia's head and now she has finally came back to earth..was feeling embarrassed for the way she has behaved. She couldn't believe what has just transpired. She had never ever in her life behaved the way she did a few minutes ago with that new highly speculated guy of her college. She knew the buzz around the college was about him only. Remembering Ruhi's words she felt may be Ruhi was right he was way too good to be true. Slapping herself mentally she frowned why the hell was she thinking about him. There was something strange yet familiar about him'...something she can't put a finger on. She was still shaken by the incident. She felt she didn't have a control on what she was doing anymore. So she thought of moving away. Without speaking a single word she moved towards that mesmerising empty gazebo adjoining the garden. She found it quite beautiful. Any other time she might have loved to enjoy this serene beauty seeing the carpet of snow rolled down gently on the green lush grass making it look white and sparkling naturally. But today she has seen something or precisely someone more captivating to think about.
As they entered the gazebo Misha blasted on Pia "Kya hua Pia aise boot ban ke kyun khadi ho. Kya kiya uss akroo ne that you didn't even bother to enlighten him with your beautiful harsh words when he hurted you." Pia could only think of some random senseless excuses to calm down her furious friends as she noticed a vine automatically trailing upwards the tree its been draped upon wondering how did this happen. But she can't ask misha and Kabir now could she?? they will definitely freak out than. so its better to answer their queries or rather cook some lies
Abhay on the other hand was agitated and remorseful by the way event has passed throughout the day. He sped his car as fast as possible even for a vampire pressing the gears and steering wheel every now and then like they r his punch bag to pent out his frustration towards himself and the miserable life he is entitled to live. Parking or rather throwing his car in the parking lot of his mansion he straightaway intended to run in the special room which can might as well be able to provide peace to his mind avoirdupois with different things impeding at not being able to search for a single source of light to cut across the darkness in his life. He was stopped by a barking sound of a pair of dangerous dogs standing in front of the main door of his mansion. The 55lb pups or rather monsters are looking all ready to cut out his flesh
What the f**k is this?? He sweared under his breath. He would lay his life right now to get inside but these ugly creatures are enjoying standing in his way. He felt like tearing them apart in shreds the very second. He flashed his deadly look to them and it definitely had the desired impact..the dangerous creatures turned into obeying puppies the moment they witnessed Abhay's hardened face. .jaws clenched...His fangs out, eyes a dark shade of blue. This scene can shook even the original vampires no surprise that the dogs swiftly moved out of his way wagging their tail seeking for mercy. Abhay has just stepped into the hall when Haseena's cheerful voice stopped him in his tracks.
"Hey Abhay !!! I mentally conveyed you the message to reach early. Why are you late? You said you were on your way" Haseena inquired
"Oh sorry mom actually I could have reached earlier if haven't been graced to a warm welcome from a pair of mangy mutts. So I just got busy returning their gesture" Haseena missed the sarcasm and frustration in his voice thinking that he ought to be upset with the new members in their house as Abhay is particularly not fond of animals except the time when he is hungry.
So to lighten up she asked genuinely "Abhay how did you find our new guards. Those pitbulls are the most fearless dogs in the world that will take on any opponenet. I have ordered them directly from states" she tried to explain. She has grown an instant liking on them from the moment she saw them while she went to US for a business meeting and disheartently accompanied one of their business partners to a animal fair. She ordered them immediately without wasting a second as it will take time to deliver them at her place due to immigration formalities. Their fierce nature sure is very fascinating for an age old vampire like her. Its unusual proud to own them. Haseena had mused
But her words have acted as a catalyser to Abhay's current state "What?? U need some dirty mutts to fight ur opponents. I have no idea since when vampires are needed to be protected by some stingy creature. That's a bloody insult of my abilities mom" his tone was loud, eyes burning. Haseena got startled for a second. what's wrong with him. Why is he snarling for a small issue like this.
"Abhay its nothing like that. They are just to scare those nosy humans to convince them to stay away from us and mind their own business. Its just an additional measure for security and how could you even think that we r doubting your abilities. The whole supernatural world knows that you r the strongest vampire in existence" Haseena replied calmly hiding the line of worry for him. But Abhay was beyond pacified
"STRONGEST VAMPIRE!!!! Yeah right where was he when those cunning witches and warewolves brutally killed his own creator. And why is he still unable to do anything when even he has found a way to get his father back" he was fuming now unable to hold back. His little eyelock with Pia has triggered something inside of him and he don't want to accept it. All he want is to escape to his disillusional heaven and here he is arguing over non sense. He is getting hyper with each passing second and hence unleashing his insecurities as venom through his tongue.
"Abhay what's wrong with you. Why are you making a big issue out of this? We have discussed it hundreds of times. You were not there becoz u have been tricked to leave and that's why u could not save chand. Why are soo hell bent in blaming yourself for everything wrong in this world." Haseena retorted .It's her turn to get angry this time. Abhay can be such a pain at times. Always searching for a chance to torture himself and especially when he talk about Chand's death she know he is not at all in fault but only if he understand this small thing. It pained her dead heart to see him suffering like this. He is the only person she cares in this world and he is not even ready to listen to her a bit and today toh he has created a mountain out of a milhole. She can easily see that something is terribly wrong with him, bothering him to the brim.
"Mom please will you please let me live in peace for a while. I don't care about anything else just get these dogs or whatever they r out of here. I don't want to see their ugly little faces from now on". Abhay concluded the argument and without waiting for Haseena's answer he climbed up the stairs and barged into the room adjoining his own leaving Hassena all shocked. Abhay had never behaved like this. Something is definitely out of place. She prayed that nothing more should be dishevelled in his life than it already is. Abhay is more than a son to her and his happiness is all she wants. She will talk to him when he will decide to behave like himself or may be he will approach her on his own when he will feels like it after all she is his mother and his friend and he has never hidden anything from her not even his longing for Maithali. Yeah he will come across soon she consoled herself and departed to reach for her meeting with the business elites of Dehradun where she earlier wanted Abhay to accompany her that's why she has called him but he didn't seem to be in a state to fake humanity and courtship right now. Uggh she so want to spank him at times or better enough ask Sophie to cast a brain wash spell on him. Why can't he be a little bit cheerful. Well she will see it later as now she has to concentrate in establishing their business in Dehradun. She decided and asked driver to take her to the new Raichand's office they have just bought where she has called all businessman of Dehradun for a meeting.
Abhay enteres the room covered in dark as its evening by now. He switched on the power to cast light on various non living entities in the room symbolising the only ray of hope in his lonely life. As he glanced across the room he could not help but appreciate himself as this was the room whose each and every portion has his own essence... his Maithali's essence. Its looking lavish as its decorated with nothing but his Maithali'...her paintings... those hundred of paintings which he himself has brushed into the canvas pouring out his blood with each stroke of brush to imprint his love. The only way his torn out soul can gain some peace. Even he himself has painted the room in bright cream colour in contrast to his black and white bedroom. No one else is allowed to enter here. This room has been one of the most important parts of his houses wherever he travelled. It is a place where he has layed down his dead heart naked and vulnerable leaving all the pretext of the strong and insensitive self that he victoriously project himself in front of the world. He scanned through the room to watch lovingly all the paintings in which Maithali is sketched in every posture with every emotion on her face he had witnessed of her when he was with her in real or his dreams. Right in front of him was life size painting of Maithali wearing the same dress and expressions when he has met her first. Abhay stared at it thinking how far he has come after that. Why is she not with him ?? He traced her face over it as suddenly feeling calm.. no longer wanting to crash his head into the wall as he remembered how he has reached here all furious. How could he do that he was so close to that girl when he didn't even have an idea if she is Maithali or not. "I can never cheat your true love" he whispered moving on to the painting next to the first painting he has ever made of Maithali . He smiled looking at Maithali's radiant face showing how happy she was when she had the first horse ride of her life. He could still remember that face that showed nothing but fear when she first came to learn horse riding and how she trusted him and get over her insecurities and hatred over horses.
Flashback
"Princess Maithali, it is time for you to go horseback riding, " Maria, Maithali's favourite lady-in-waiting asked.
Maithali sighed looking outside the window of her extragant room facing the small lake outside where she played during her childhood . These lush green surrounding is reminding her of someone she is craving for " I do not want to go horseback riding. The horses . . . I m scared of them"
Maria eyed her sympathetically. "Maithali, you must. It is proper that you learn this. The most amazing stable boy shall teach you"
" Maria Do not make me go," Maithali begged. She was already disturbed by the dreams she was having of that boy and lately she just can't stop thinking of him. Its like he has taken over her mind. She can't concentrate on any other thing. Every time his silhoutte posture came in front of her and then she went in her own fantasies. How she wished she could meet him once again but here she has to learn HORSE RIDING. Eww. Dad's been torturing her ever since she arrived back. Do this... do that. She no longer feels like a princess but a servant of her dad's and her brother's wishes. Moreover what's the point in being a princess when you can't even get a glimpse of the person you r dying to meet. She again started imagining her prince in the shining armour when Maria's voice cruelly brought her to reality
"I'm sorry, Princess. Your father said that you must." Having no other choice she nodded rather absentmindedly And so, Maria helped Maithali into her riding clothes and escorted her to the stable, where they found the head stable boy grooming a magnificent black horse. Maithali only saw him from behind; he had pale blond hair, and he was leanly muscled under his ratty clothes.
At their approach, he turned and bowed. "Your Highness," he said.
She cleared her throat. "You may rise," she said shakily. The horses were making her nervous.
That's when she got the full view of his face she almost jumped in excitement but could not show it as there are other people surrounding her. So she rather checked him out to reassure that it is not another one of her crazy dreams
He had stunning blue eyes that were flecked with violet. He smiled kindly at her, and feelings stirred within her that she'd never felt before may be only once when she has first seen him and hugged him in the jungle
" I hear that you are to teach me to ride a horse?" she stated uncertainly hoping that its true.
"Yes princess I've been told that you are afraid of horses?" It came out sounding like a question, so she nodded. "Do not fear, princess. I shall not let them hurt you. They really are quite gentle," he replied, patting the flank of the great black beast. He was also hiding his happiness. Ever since he left her in the forest that day ...he can't stop hallucinating her thinking about her beauty. .her softness her innocence her voice. Now when finally he got a chance to meet her in person again he couldn't believe his luck
"Am I to ride this?" Maithali asked fearfully.
"Fear not; she is the nicest, kindest horse in the stable," he replied, smiling at her chastity
In that moment, Maithali knew that this boy would not let anything happen to her. She trusted him already due to her previous encounter with him and she didn't even know his name.
"What is your name, stable boy?" she asked as she don't want to address her as she do with other servants. He is special to her.
"Abhayendra, your Highness," he replied bowing and smiling his most genuine smile.
"Well, Abhayendra, I'm putting my faith and my trust in you that you will not let me fall or be harmed. right?"
He grinned. "right". He know she is afraid and he also believe that he will never let anything happen to her
Maria took her leave, and Maithali nervously made her way over to the horse.
"She likes it when you pet her nose," Abhayendra said gently. He reached down to take her hand. "May I?"
She nodded, and he took her hand in his feeling over the moon and placed it on the horse's muzzle. The horse whinnied softly, and Abhayendra moved Maithali's hand up and down.
When he let go, she didn't stop petting the horse. She came to the conclusion that that particular horse wasn't frightening.
"What is her name?" she asked.
"Aline," he replied.
"She is a very nice horse," Maithali commented.
"Are you ready to try riding her?"
"I suppose I should," she replied. She so wanted to talk about that day but he is acting so formally that she can't brought herself to ask about it. And moreover she don't even know what to say except thanks which is definitely not enough for what he did.
With strong, capable hands, Abhayendra helped Maithali mount the horse. She was shaking like a leaf, but he squeezed her hand gently, and she was instantly calm. There was something strange about Abhayendra's presence that soothed her.
"Grab the reins firmly in your hands, princess," he instructed.
She did as he said. "Please, Abhayendra. Call me Maithali. No need for formalities, for it is only you and I."
He smiled. "As you wish, Maithali."
Hearing him say her name, Maithali melted. Her name never sounded better
She listened as he explained how to ride the horse, and then he joined her on a chestnut-colored stallion.
"Urge Aline forward, Maithali. Gently," he told her. She nodded and gently tapped the horse's flank with her heel. Aline responded immediately, moving slowly forward.
A giddy bubble of laughter escaped her lips, and she grinned. "I did it," she whispered.
Abhayendra smiled at her. "Yes you did it. Superb, I have somewhere to show you."
And so, slightly shakily, Maithali followed Abhayendra on her horse. He led her through fields of trees, and she admired the way he rode his horse so confidently. He knew exactly what he was doing, unlike her.
They finally stopped at a beautiful lake. The view took Maithali's breath away; the sun shone on the lake, reflecting beautifully. There were peonies, and they were her favourite flower.
"Oh,Abhayendra its magnificent" Maithali breathed.
"I thought you might like it. You seem like a person who likes peonies," he replied, jumping off his horse. He picked a few flowers and handed them to her.
"Oh Abhayendra," she whispered. "Could you assist me in getting down, please?" she asked.
"Of course," he replied, holding his hand out to her. She took it, and he said, "Jump."
She eyed the distance to the ground warily. "It is a long way down . . ."
He gave her hand a gentle squeeze. "Trust me, Maithali . I won't let you fall," he said softly.
And with that, she jumped.
She started to tumble sideways, but Abhayendra's arm caught her around the waist. He steadied her, and when her eyes locked with his, it was as if there was nothing else in the world but him.
"I do not understand . . . I have only just met you, but I feel like I have known you forever," she breathed finally telling him what she wanted to ever since she first met him.
He could not believe what she was saying. His fingers brushed her cheek, and something flashed in his eyes. "I feel the same way, Maithali."
She leaned into him, her breath catching in her throat.
And then somehow, her lips were on his.
She pulled away abruptly. "Excuse me Abhayendra. It was rash of me to have done that. But yeah Its my way to thanks you for everything you did for me"
He could somehow manage a slide nod as he still couldn't believe that PRINCESS MAITHALI has kissed him
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Abhay traced his fingers over her beautiful face leaning onto the painting as he remembered how embarrassed they both were after their first kiss and didn't even talk to each other for 2 days after that. "Where are you Maithali. Can't you show me atleast a single sign if u have actually returned" he conversed with the painting as no one else is giving him answers. He saw a bunch of brushes and canvas and some colour lying on the other side of the room. He has ordered them today only. Now guess its time to make use of it. He left Maithali's painting and collected all the material and got settled on the floor itself. He has to do this. This is his solace seeking self therapy and he knows it will work. As he grabbed the brush in his hand dipping it into the black colour he couldnot stop himself from thinking about the moments when he has almost lost himself in her baby brown eyes. The way she was looking at him almost scared him. She looked at him like he was some extraterrestrial creature. He has his valid reasons for his behavior but what about her did she also felt some connection he wondered. But then he has this effect on every other girl but there was definitely something different about her. But as he scratched the brush linearly in regret , anguish and above that in umpteem frustration he couldn't deny that her aura attracted him and he was almost forced to drown deeply at that point. So much for just observing her . He scowled thinking that how earlier he has made up his mind to just LOOK at her from a distance... to drink in the beauty of that face in real...the face that has helped him bear his life inspite of having the urge to end it gazillion of times. He just wanted to get a glimpse of his Maithali in that girl. At first he was astonished when he has seen her entering the class in the second lecture. There was nothing interesting he has done till then except for compelling that lame principle and avoiding some boring girls who are trying every stunt to gain his attention .He was frowning and cursing all the random things in the world crazily after the the end of the first lecture. First of all these people are beyond boring ,irritating and useless as he can't trace a witch's aura and then he could not stop his mind from wavering in the thoughts of that last night stranger and then he was made to introduce himself like a nursery kid by that teacher who herself seemed dazed and shy looking at him. Seriously at least spare ur poor student. He prayed silently.
He was ignoring and dodging every useless question trying hard not to snap at those annoying human when he felt the same smell filling his nostrils.. getting onto his senses. He has started to get up to find the source of it when he felt the smell getting stronger implying that the source is coming closer and then after a few minutes of anticipation she entered looking all freshed but slightly worried. The way she was tugging the strands of her hair behind her ears can prove it. She looked around and then sat in the empty seat in the front of the class which mostly students like to avoid. Thankfully he was himself stationed at the very back all alone as he still has the doubts of being recognized by her. So he has avoided coming in front of her throughout the day. He has carefully observed her during those remaining 7 lectures and god forbid he can't believe his luck when he saw that he is sharing all the lectures with her as they have same subjects and even same teachers. He just stared at her unable to hear or understand what those damn teachers are murmuring ...not that he has to. But he just can't see anything else when she was around. He kept on studying her thoroughly trying to soak in her each posture ...her every forced smile.. her every frown. He simply want to know how much she was like Maithali. But he was disappointed to find that she is a complete contrast of Maithali. Maithali was chirpy, fun, full of life and everything else which can bring a smile anyone's face while Pia..yes her name he heard her only friend addressing her..he sort of liked it but anyways she was one girl devoid of any happiness and youth as anyone can sense her gloominess and loneliness. She seemed like a robot with just some ambitions but no desire. She was more like Abhay than Maithali. But everything become senseless when he came face to face to her. He was talking to his mom's new secretary about ways of developing business in this new town when he suddenly collided with someone. It took him less than a second to figure out it was her and then the surrounding came to stand still. And when he has hold her he felt like he has hold onto his own life.. her reaction to him was also unexpected. It seems like she also felt something. He has to let her go finally in anguish but he regret the fact of hurting her. its so unlike him. she definitely didn't deserved that treatment
As he finally gave finishing to the sketch he smiled inwardly. For the first time he has drawn someone other than Maithali and its.. good. He never thought he will be able to do it this gracefully. He looked at Pia in her todays attire barely smiling which somehow managed to remind him of Monalisa's smile. "I have to know you. I won't get peace until I find the connection between u and Maithali. Who r you exactly" he asked in a low voice as in Pia will come out of his painting and will answer him. Putting it aside to dry he step out of the room locking it as he has decided what to do now. Yeah it's the right way. He mused finally feeling contended.
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here it is. i know u all want t kill me. but so many things have happened that neiher i could write nor reply on other ff. first i went abroad for the new year and then i broke my lappy and lost everything i have written. so here i have changed the plot a bit hope u will like it and i will try my best to keep the promise of updating once in a week. MADE FOR EACH OTHER is next
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