:::Chapter 19:::Skylight, Twilight:::
Vedhant took his umpteenth alcoholic drink experimenting with a range of cocktails. Right now he was tasting a Berry Mojito with 16 raspberries, 12 strawberries, 16 blackberries, 50g soft brown sugar, handful of mint leaves, juice of 2 limes, 200ml white rum and soda water with ice cubes. Yes he'd noted down the recipe in his head. Its a skill he'd inherited from his Father and thanks to his Spanish lady friend Monica Cruz had recommended he try something fruity. Vedhant knew his big brother would be scolding him for getting a little drunk but he was counting on Pooja Di to help keep his over protective brother at bay. He glanced over to see what they were up to. Pooja Di was busy tearing up the rave with her wild dancing and poor bro had no alternative but to join in. A smirk formed enjoying the vision of a shocking display of a serious hybrid chilling with the real people.If someone had placed on a bet stating Jeet bro would be burning a hole in the floor with his dance moves he'd never have put his money on him.
Monica pursed her lips keeping her eyes on Vedhant's adoring the way he made her feel. She could stare at him all night play with her hair sounding a little husky-I told U some drinks aren't at all feminine. Its best to give everything a try once in a while. So will i be seeing U again?I am a regular here and i haven't seen U here before.
Vedhant gave nothing away but a simple cool grin-U will have to come here every night just to find out if you'll ever see me again. (He liked the way her skin flushed then saw his brothers own unyielding love for Pooja Di partially wanting to feel the same way for someone one day but he couldn't think of any woman made for him to bring him out of his usual stubborn, rebelliousness rubbing his silky jett black hair with purple streaks) U could say i like spontaneity. One day i am here the next day who knows where i am.
Monica struggled to hide her disappointment stumbling on her words-So U are going to leave me hanging huh??? I can't believe how well U handle your drinks. Most guys would be drunk, acting crazy buy you're still U. I guess i better leave U to it.
Vedhant saw her bite her lips and stopped her in a commanding voice-Wait!!! Stay a little longer. The nights only just begun and we haven't got the chance to dance together.
Monica let a grin escape her, showing how pleased she was-You're right. (She played coy clutching her bag) Its late and there's no point if we are never going to see each other again. Vedhant it was nice...
Vedhant cut in politely asking her-Call me Ved! Maybe you're right but then one should never have any regrets what ifs...what could have been???Its just one dance. (Vedhant was used to being propositioned by girls just like the rest of his siblings but he preferred no strings attached sort of relationships and this girl wanted something more stable however he wanted to treat her right. It was obvious she'd come out of a bad relationship) U ready?
Monica gave a nervous nod taking his hands-Sure!!!
They both rock to the beat of the music leaning into each other. Vedhant smiles at the girl looking her in the eye-U will be more assertive in life. Never let anyone rule U. U are worth more than U give yourself credit. U are a sexy young woman with a lot going for U. Don't let anyone say any different to U. Remember this feeling of being wanted.
Monica was already in a trance stroking his hair with her fingers-I will.
Vedhant gave the girl a kiss on her soft lush lips-Don't go looking for love. It doesn't exist. Stop dreaming and let nature take its course. What will happen will always happen. Never give up but never pin all your hopes on one thing. Enjoy life.
Now both just sway in each others arms with Monica whispering-I'll never forget.
Vedhant may be guy who liked his own personal space never allowing another woman in other than his sisters but no girl deserved to feel like she was worthless. He liked Monica so helping her meant he could relax guilt free. It hadn't occurred to him on how he was sending mix signals just by being so available or by being so vague. The less people knew about them the better. Guys were guys and yes usually he'd have drunk some blood from the girl and maybe even date her one night but he'd wipe her memory so she could move on but after getting a read on her sobering up a little he'd come to see how fragile she was. His attention went back on Pooja Di and his big brother. Boy did she wrap him round her finger. A curl began to form on his face chuckling at his brothers condition.
Like the song said Jeet was all Pooja's. They were dancing to Jay Sean, (I'm all yours featuring Pit Bull) for a little while. Pooja headed for the bar again to get a few Sangria's guzzling it down beaming merrily. Jeet scanned the area to ensure his brothers and sisters were all contained in the building. It was a force of habit. There were a chain of events he was aware of about to hit his family, a gut feeling had him on tenterhooks then there was Pooja's family he was trying to get his girlfriend away from.
Pooja offered Jeet a sip from her glass raising it to his lips-Come on baby. Its no fun being the only drunk in a bar. (Wraps her arms around his neck whispering in his ear) I so want to get my freak on with U.
Jeet tried to evade such talks keeping his level best to remain unaffected by her blatant words of affection-No more Pooja. You've had too many.
Pooja complained sulking, like a child twitching her nose-And you've not have enough. I am not done having fun. (Her eyes played with his showing the magic beginning to transpire) I want to play some more.
Jeet knew Pooja would prove to be a little difficult so he knew best thing was to play along. She was stubborn and when she was like this it mean all bets were off-I'll drink a little but this means we leave OK.
Pooja placed the drink in his mouth making him empty the entire content then giggles loudly-One down. U have to catch up with me remember. (Pouts moving a little all over the place) More. More.
Jeet felt Pooja let go running away from his hold after the bar watching her rip-Pooja!!!
Pooja turned round giving a wide grin gloating by gesturing a thumbs down and stuck her tongue out getting on top of the bar ushering the bartenders over-Want a free barmaid for the night? I'll show U how to get customers in.
The bartenders hesitated while one of them was trying to get her off but she used her powers to have them glued to the floor giving a smug look-Now watch a real party.
Pooja gets the bottle of alcohol and sprays it over the crowd. She tips the bottle over her head and swallows some of it then does a little dance moving to and fro shaking her hips side to side then bending down swaying her body around. A few more girls joined in screaming and dancing with the neon lights in their hands. Pooja teases Jeet wiggling her finger at him then winks at him flicking her hair around then jumps off right in his arms. Her laughter was Jeets undoing. His stern expressions melted into a playful expression.
Pooja handed over some of the drink to Jeet in her tipsy state whispering in his ear-I think i'm drunk. Shame U never get drunk we could have made the most of this night. (Bites her lips giggling away) I was thinking more about getting naughty.
Jeet in a sarcastic yet quizzical manner-Can U even get naughtier than this Pooji?
Pooja raised her brow pulling an innocent look-Baby U haven't seen nothing yet. This is just the trailer. (Pulls him close, changing her features into a serious one) I want to get with U and kiss U like crazy.
Jeet felt his control slipping away with Pooja he was always at the losing end. Boy were the Raichand men weak when it came to women in particular those they loved. Jeet swallowed hard-I have my s...
Pooja hushed Jeet with her lips with the intention of making him forget everything, then smiling back at him replied back-U were saying?
Jeet could ascertain one factor he was in trouble as usual with Pooja and he would prefer to be ruined by her all too happily-Ok but U have to stop making a scene.
Pooja found Jeet hand taken her out of the rave. The transient zephyr breezing past Pooja's voluminous long hair into his face had indicated Pooja strike now kissing Jeet hard and fast just the way she liked it without an audience. She knew how much Jeet felt aware of being this intimate in front of his family. They spent a good half hour making out in this manner. The skylight added to the magical feel of wrapping herself around Jeet. He tasted so good and all she felt was him. A moan escaped her as Jeet tore his mouth away kissing the nape of her neck.
Chahat had enough of the boys in this dive. No she was going to head out of here. Her family were the best thing she ever had but this was a great opportunity to ditch them to be on her own. Everyone of her family were content with the way they were but she wanted more. What she wasn't sure yet but she craved something more. Prem was hooked up on Urvi while her bog brother was set up for life, then there was Nidhi and Karan albeit on a break but they too had something special going on. Vedhant had the no strings game on, Khushi knew what she wanted, Priya liked to play mind games to pass time, Arohi was in a world of her own, Arjun had his own agenda, Preet was just a shadow of big bro, Angel was the opposite of her name while her big sister Geet was responsible. Chahat knew she was the black sheep of the family. What was her identity apart from being Abhay Raichands daughter. Being part of the Raichand dozen? It wasn't enough to be so powerful or have men eating out of the palm of her hands. They were easy prey.
Outside she wandered off to get some fresh air looking into the twilight. Being half human had its drawbacks because it was those human emotions she loathed the most. Vulnerability wasn't a trait she had. A hand on her shoulder brought her out of her deep thoughts vacillating a fake smile curled on her face turning it into a menacing look. It was him.
Shawn's friend Calvin sneered at Chahat in anger-I got U now. U thought ditching my friend and then playing us all for fools U could get away without paying a price.
Chahat had already read his vile, repulsive mind feigning a scared look-Oh i'm so alone. What will i do with nobody to protect me. (Shifts her sarcasm into her strength straightening her posture making Calvin uncomfortable. She could see the stiffness of his body) I won't be reprehensible at the damage i cause U. (She smiled back with malevolence) I want to see your arrogance desiccate in front of me.
Calvin saw her blur out of sight behind him and then something bit him as he started to lip struggling to hold on-I want to see penitence (Staring him in the eye sounding intimidating as her voice ricocheted ) I never want to see U come back here.
Calvin hoarsely croaked out-I'll never come here.
Chahat gave a dignified smirk with blood smeared over her face. The blood soothed her throat-I proclaim U never treat another girl like U own her. (She punched Calvin in the face) I sure pack a mean punch. The only thing you'll remember is U got beat by a girl and if U ever cross paths with me i will kill U.
Chahat was thankful she'd dealt with this creep. She grimaced in anger covering her face. Serves her right for being so carefree. To hell with being boring. Chahat envied not being like the others. Why was she so emotionally closed off???
Over the next few days Pia had relented heeding to Abhay's advice on supporting the circle. It meant she was losing on a few hours of being alone with him. He promised to make it up to her later on with a special star treatment.
Pia was a little late. In their abandoned hiding place there were 4 bodies. Her so called friends lay motionless. Pia covered her mouth. Diana stood before her crawling out of the wreck. Everything was burnt down. Adam was dead. How could they be dead? Guilt took over her. Pia felt a darkness was surrounding this place. It had consumed the circle destroying them from within. Only Diana remained. It daunted on Pia, the perimeter was surrounded by the triquatra in the centre and a pentagram was on the outskirts like a border in ashes. Somebody had to have ensnared the 5 in here. Why would they go after weaker members of a coven? Why would they kill them? What was their purpose? Pia saw the ghosts of the 4 dead teenagers haunt her, taunt her, it egged her to avenge their deaths. Retribution for their lost lives and correct the wrongs by killing. Yes she had to kill.
Pia sensed her love was near. Pia turned to face Abhay in despair, running straight into his arms-They're dead!!! I got here too late. Now they are dead and its all my fault.
Abhay consoled Pia holding her in his arms-Pia!!!! None of this was your fault. U came. This is the main thing. U can't change what was meant to be, will always come to be. Do U hear me? It was their time. (He saw Diana breathing her last breath.) I have to save her.
Pia saw Abhay heal Diana's death. Why did Abhay have to heal her by touch??? Jealousy began to fester within her and Abhay was all too aware of Pia's possessive nature shaking his head-Pia!!!!
Pia in anger stormed raging at him-I can't help it.
Abhay defended himself-I can't heal her by looking at her. I have to ...
Pia muttered back-Yeah, yeah...(They were all so young...Pia's head felt heavy, She blamed herself, her self absorbed nature, her obsession, her powers, her bloodline) I can't breathe...
Abhay watched Pia bolt out leaving him with Diana.
Pia reached the pier running right to the edge staring down at the lake commanding some form of clarification. Around her were the ghost of the past. They were here to take her.
The wind answered her-What U know is only half the truth...
Pia stared back at the black pool of water-I don't understand...Why did they have to die? Why them? Why not me???? (Tears trickled down her cheek) I hated them but i never wanted to see them dead.
A howl screeched back at her-LIE!!!!!!!!!!!! U LIE!!!!!!!!!
Pia stunned by such a comment retorted back-No!!!!!! U lie!!!!!!
Pia covers her ears repeating positiveness-This isn't happening. I am good. I have no evil in me.
Then Abhay was there to catch her fall as she rocked her body into him-Pia!!!! (Kisses her salty cheek) This isn't your fault. (Strokes her hair gently) I am here baby.
Like a child she held him tightly-This is just the beginning isn't it Abhay?
Abhay didn't bother to answer Pia. He knew he couldn't lie to her but the only certainty was he would be here as her rock.
Magic was awake again. Black magic was at play here.
Edited by matwamango - 13 years ago