Abhiya FF - Enigmatic Darkness *chap 44 updated* - Page 3

Chapter 4 - His Attitude

Fog engulfed him, hiding his existence from her eyes.

"Har bar samne a kr ese hy kho jate ho ... Akhir kyun?" Piya thought (everytime you disappear after we meet... Why?")

"Here goes every girl gaga over new boy" Misha shook her head speaking to herself looking at girls reaction, bringing Piya out of her trance.

"Where are you lost? Don't tell me you find him interesting too?" Misha said after noticing Piya state

Piya shook her head with a smile.

"There's nothing like that" Piya said

He's more like a mystery for me, Piya added in her mind.

"Good" Misha sighed "you are already not over your mysterious guy so don't start with another one....."

Piya laughed. If only Misha knew.....

"Let's go to drama club." Misha said making her way

"Misha.... I'll come in sometime, okay?" Piya said holding her emotions

Misha looked at her searching for answer but Piya didn't breathe a word.

"Try to be on time" She simply stated and left for her destination

Piya smiled feeling nervous. She wanted to thank him for saving her. She couldn't understand why she hid it from Misha but well the feeling of finally able to meet him was too overwhelming for her to think straightly.

She decided to meet in parking area, away from everyone's eyes. She wasn't sure how would he react considering their last short bitter meeting but anyway she was determined to thank him even if he gets angry.

Seconds felt like hours as she paced the parking area to meet him. She knew it would take him sometime considering he was new admission as per Misha saying but for an unknown reason, she was too eager to meet him.

He walked the length of corridor moving towards his destination in swift pace with her thoughts in his mind when some random girl blocked his path. He understood it in a second that she was trying to seduce him as she batted her eyelashes and looked at him. Frustrated by her act, he looked away.

"I was thinking if you'll like to....." She trailed off letting it on him to understand her clear meaning

He rolled his eyes and not giving damn to her advances, stepping aside from her walked away with an impeccable aura and oozing attitude.

His mood was surely affected by girl's interference and it showed its effect as he entered the principal office without following the protocols of knocking or seeking permission.

He slumped on the chair with an attitude and looked at the principal who was clearly not pleased by his rudeness which rarely effected him since he wasn't being himself anymore.

"I don't think I gave you the permission to enter my office." Principal stated curtly

He looked at principal with distant gaze. He should reply, he knew, but he was too distracted to be normal. He took out his sunglasses and placing them on table played with the paperweight placed on the table.

" Neither I gave you the permission to sit" Principal gritted his teeth

He rolled the glass ignoring the principal with attitude even when he knew he should try to behave normally.

"You may have lot of contacts but from here only your ability will let you step ahead" Principal said exasperated on not getting an answer from him

He knew principal was getting desperate due to his strange attitude but he was silent, for principal's sake only.

"Where's your documents? Your marks sheet?" Principal asked strictly, playing on safe side.

"I don't need marks sheet. Whatever you want to know, ask me directly." He dared to answer without looking at principal

"What do you think you are?" Principal blasted unable to control himself due to his attitude "its not your dad office, Mr Raichand, its a college and you are in my office so behave like a student"

He flinched at principal's loud voice but not out of fear or any such feelings. He fisted his hand and stood up immediately. Leaning on the table, he crossed his arms over his chest watching the window beyond which students gather to watch the drama and clouded sky with streaks of sunlight was visible.

Birds chirped happily making him smile with them.

Principal had enough of his attitude. He stood up from his place and walked to him.

"I'm rejecting your admission. Your profile doesn't suit our college." Principal stated not wanting to be in his presence anymore

"Sshhh.." he gestured him to be silent
"you are too loud on ears" he said in low voice

"Did you hear it?" He was focused on the chirping of birds to calm himself. "its peaceful"

Principal fumed at his audacity.

"Get out of here!" He shouted pointing towards the door

Too loud for him. He glared at principal sending chill down his spine. He turned around swiftly, letting the chair fall on the ground. As he took his sunglasses from the table, his eyes lingered on the name plate for a moment which didn't go unnoticed by the Principal who stood with dignity.

Storming out of the office, he made his way to the parking area when the bimbo girl once again came in his path. He took out the sunglasses and glared her with rage hoping she would back off but she didn't.

"I think we have met somewhere" she said in sugar coated voice

"I'm unable to forget your handsome face" she added trying her moves on him which angered him

"But I can forget..." he snapped

"Your face" he completed with disgust

She was taken aback.

"You are rude" she tried to play women card

"You are fast" his answer came swiftly, embarrassing her

The look on her face gave him a little peace. He smirked and walked away.

Anger and thoughts were swirling in his mind. He was hardly aware of his surroundings when the feeling stopped him in his tracks. Slowly, he looked up and find her standing in front of him.

She opened her mouth to speak but her voice died in her throat. She couldn't find words to talk to him. His icy grey eyes were enough to drown her in whirlpool of emotions. She saw something flashing in his eyes but before she could point finger on those emotions, he masked them with his sunglasses.

"Ah.... I wanted to talk to you...." She finally managed to say

He was standing silent listening to her attentively.

"I want to th... thank... You for.. Saving my life...." Piya stammered feeling nervous, his presence had some strange effect on her

"Thank you ......" She looked at him with utmost respect and feelings, she wanted to know what was he thinking but his glasses made it difficult to see the emotions on his face or eyes and he didn't say anything or show any feeling either

"Thank you very much...." She said in one breath and ran from there

He stood there watching the place where she stood second before. His eyes were filled with lot of emotions. He walked towards his car and caressed the side mirror of car on the place where she had kept her hand.

Realising his behaviour, he pushed himself out of the trance and sitting in his car, drove off immediately.

She stopped in her tracks feeling something hard under her feet. She stepped back and looked at the ground. There was something shiny. She bended and took the thing in her hands. It was an iPhone. She looked around to see if someone was searching it but found everyone busy in their own world. She pressed the button so to find the clue of its owner.

The screen shined and the picture stared back at her. Her heart beat rapidly looking at his picture. She saw the name written on the bottom of the lock screen. She felt the name familiar just like his face staring at her from screen.

"Abhay Raichand" the whisper escaped from her mouth and it left a strange sensation in her

She was lost for a moment in a world she didn't recognize but feel safe.

She inhaled deeply and put the iPhone in her bag. She closed her eyes calming her nerves and made her way to the Drama club.

Everyone was busy laughing and joking so Piya silently sat in corner. Her mind lost in the enigmatic figure which made her feel so many emotions that even she couldn't understand.

Her mind came into reality when she heard Danish talking about him. Curious to know everything about him, she listened attentively.

"Hello hello attention there's new gossip in town or in simple words a new guy in college. A very rich, spoilt brat type guy and very rude. He demanded admission by storming in princi office. Full of attitude, you know" Danish said

Piya thought about Danish words. It was a face of Abhay that she saw the glimpse of in the forest.

"The Raichands na?" Piya heard Panchi questioning as Panchi played with pencil keeping her eyes stuck on papers in her hands

Raichand, Piya thought, Abhay Raichand. A strange feeling settled in her heart once again confusing her about her own self.

"Already? You have already started to keep his news huh?" Danish said in hurt tone accusing Panchi

"Are you mad?" Panchi looked at Danish this time "Don't be silly!"

"Dad told me." Panchi explained getting back to her work "They are very new in town and had already bought lot of properties. They are very rich..... stinking rich"

Piya wasn't surprise to know he was rich because everything about him screamed about its richness but what confused her was Abhay roaming in forest. Rich people don't do that, do they?

But well, who could understand rich people. They have their own eccentrics.

"You are talking about the same dudes right? Who bought that old haveli in the outskirts of city near the forest right?" Kabir question gained Piya attention and answered her not asked question

So that's why he was in forest because he is living close to it, Piya thought.

"Exactly" Panchi answered

"Of course I have met him and he is super hot" T jumped in the conversation making everyone roll their eyes

But her words didn't go well with Kabir.

"Oh really? So you want to say... He is a competition for Kabir Singh Rathod?" Kabir asked raising his eyebrow

"No way K am saying that.." T smirked seeing his attitude " He removed you from the competition"

Kabir laughed out loud considering it to be a joke. Danish too joined him. Someone better than Kabir Rathod! What a joke!

Kabir noticed Piya and sat beside her.

"What do you say, Piya?" Kabir asked boosting himself "do you think that Raichand guy is more handsome than me?"

Piya looked at him raising her eyebrow unable to believe his question. What got into him?

Piya shrugged looking away not wanting to indulge in his question. There was no comparison. She knew Kabir was waiting for an answer but she was feeling uncomfortable and that's when Panchi came to her rescue.

"Enough of gossips now" Panchi said in authoritative tone "Let's decide the roles now"

"Sure" Danish agreed

Piya became attentive to Panchi, completely ignoring Kabir who was now attentive to Panchi too.

"For Romeo...... Kabir" Panchi announced

Kabir stood up happily and bragged - "of course who can play Romeo other than me? Your this ugly boyfriend? Who doesn't even know P of poetry"

Danish looked at him shocked - "You dog! Am your brother and above all am the boyfriend of shows director give me some respect dude"

"Hhoo am scared Danish, am scared" Kabir faked being afraid making fun of Danish

Piya chuckled at Danish expression.

Panchi shook her head and focused on her work.

"And for juliet" she started again

T stood up confident that it'll be her role. Panchi looked at her and then turn towards Piya

"Piya" Panchi announced with smile much to T shock

Piya stood up and smiled excitedly "Okay"

"What the freak? Am juliet" T shouted disappointedly sitting on chair

"Hey T, you are the villain not heroine. A witch you are" Misha made fun of her

"Am the president of drama club then why is Piya selected?" T whined

"Because she is way better than you! Her innocence is not in you" Panchi said in no nonsense tone

"Of course how can be the witch innocent?" Misha teased T

Before T could make a scene, Ruhi entered with announcement.

"Attention everybody!" Ruhi shouted gaining everyone's attention "princi has been fired from the college"

Everyone was shocked and shouted together "what?"

It was unexpected.

"Yes, he is fired for not giving admission to Abhay Raichand." Ruhi explained

"You know what? this guy is very powerful. Imagine in fifteen minutes he has changed the atmosphere of this college" Ruhi shook her head

Piya stood up surprised and shocked by the new piece of news. She never expected Abhay to pull such stunt. What his eyes said that night was completely different from this attitude.

"Who the hell he is? And what does he think of himself?" Misha was angered

They all respected the principal very much. He was man of principles and dignity. It was outrageous to know he was ousted due to the whims of a mere spoilt brat.

"You know what this college has some standards. He can control management but not students hearts! I suggest we boycott him no one will talk to him. Totally banned" Panchi said sternly

"And I'll break his teeth" Misha said fisting her hand

"Grow up Misha" Panchi chided her

Piya looked around unable to think or understand anything. She felt bad to hear students going against him but then it was his fault right?

"Oh, what are you doing?" She thought "what do you want? Why are you doing all this?"

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Barging in the house, he sat on the sofa in hall. Anger ruled on his face. His mother noticed his restlessness and sat beside him.

"I hate them" he gritted his teeth, going between humans after so long had its own side effects.

They had even forgot to act like one in all those decades.

"Relax" his mother patted his shoulder "its going to be difficult but you have to manage it..."

"That principal and girl..." He gritted. "irritating..."

"Don't worry about principal. He is gone." His mother informed him "next principal will be our man so no problem in future."

"About some girl then.." his mother sighed sitting straight "you have to understand the attention and attraction. Try to be friendly. Try to be one of them."

"Not that girl...." He shook his head, she was too annoying and her seductive effects make him feel even more frustration. He could lose control if he didn't adapt to humane environment soon.

"Be careful, Abhay. You can't afford to give away warnings in air. If you want to live between humans, you have to be one of them. " She advised him.

"Rehna to hai.... Us k liye.... Usse bchane k liye...." He thought (I have to live.... For her ... To save her....)

The thought of her brought memories of his love having similar face. A sense of her presence made him jerk around.

Chapter 5 - Tears

Piya watched the huge mansion. She looked at the iPhone in her hand and felt nervousness seeping inside her. His words rang in her ears.

"What were you seeing huh? Next time don't even try to come in my way and...here"

Meeting him in college was another matter but coming at his place was of whole new level. But she had to return his phone, he may need it and besides keeping a rich guy phone for a whole night may open a new Pandora box for her which she didn't wish. She wanted to live peacefully.

She looked at the name plate with 'Raichand' written in sophisticated manner. She turned her attention towards the guard standing lazily at the gate. She took a deep breath and walked towards him.

"Excuse me" She called him

"Yes" he turned towards her alert

"This is Abhay's phone, he lost it in college. Can you please give it to him? " Piya extended the phone towards him with a nervous smile hoping him to accept it

The Guard looked at the phone and then towards her. He was hesitant.

"It will be better if you return it yourself. They are big people and won't like me touching their things." Guard spoke his dilemma knowing well about rich having certain illusions and contagious standard

"as if I'm rich and he'll like me here" Piya muttered under her breath

"Don't worry nothing will go wrong but it'll be surely a problem if I'll go inside" Piya said wanting him to accept her words

"But madam....." Guard was confused

"Please...." Piya desperately hoped he would understand her situation "I can't go inside or meet him, try to understand...."

Guard took the phone with hesitation much to Piya relief. She smiled widely and thanked the guard for understanding.

She quickly turned around and hasted towards her destination.

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Abhay came outside looking around like a predator searching for its prey. He stopped near the gate when guard called him.

"Sir, a girl gave this to return you. She said you lost it in college and she can't come inside." Guard explained nervously as he showed the iPhone to Abhay

Abhay took the phone from him without giving him much attention. His eyes searching for her as he dismissed the guard with a wave of his hand who heaved a sigh of relief.

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Coming at a considerable distance, Piya stopped. Turning around, she looked at the dome of mansion visible beyond the forest trees.

"Will he get angry?" She thought recalling his intense eyes in the darkness of forest

Lost in her thoughts, she turned around slowly and lost her breath seeing him standing right in front of her, too close. Touching her chest over her heart she tried to calm her nerves and looked around not understanding when and how did he come.

She gazed at his face and noticed the anger. Her heart started beating rapidly.

"Am..Am sorry I..I just came to give your phone" Piya stammered

"What was the need to come here? You could've gave me it in college" Abhay gritted

"I thought you'll need it" she said with increasing fear, his tone wasn't good news

"I told you before right? Don't come here, in this place, why did you come then?" He gripped her arms

She winced due to his tight grip dipping in her soft skin. She looked at his hands and then at him. Unknowingly a tear slipped from her eyes and she couldn't fathom the reason. It wasn't physical pain but a pain somewhere in...... heart?!

"Why are you being so rude? what's wrong if I come here?" she asked with painful gaze

The cold wind blew playing with their hearts bringing the faded memories and feelings.

Na nana na na naaaaaa

Taken aback by her tears, he left her and stepped backwards. Cupping her face, he swiped off the tear from her cheek. A strange tingling sensation filled Piya as she observed the changing emotions in his eyes but couldn't understand the reason of.

He looked at his thumb, grazed with her tear. He looked at her after a moment.

She noticed something snapping in him and his eyes shedding every emotion. She watched him trying to understanding his turmoil. But his emotions were too deep from her reach.

"These.....You know I love tears" a smirk came on his face much to Piya shock

She jerked away from him as disgust filled her. She shook her head unable to believe his words. She stepped backwards before turning around and running away.

He watched her disappearing figure and sadness spread on his face.

"I hope you wouldn't cry after this" he muttered looking at her tear drying on his thumb and then turned his gaze to the path she walked away from

Unknown to him, Haseena stood by the window watching him. She was shocked witnessing their little meet.

"How is it possible? Just like her! Same face same looks everything same!" She muttered with utter disbelief "is that why suddenly Abhay wanted to live between humans? For her?"

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Piya sat on bed's edge. She couldn't get over what happened a moment back. She touched her cheek where his touch lingered.

"He love tears?" She whispered uncertain of what make out of his words when his eyes oppose his words

Feeling restless, she stood up and walked towards the window. The only spot she love the most in her room, Her solace. His shouting and words echoed in her ear.

"Why does his every word screamed worry for me? Why does his anger felt directed for my safety? Why his eyes were so full of emotions yet unreadable?" She questioned no one "he said he love tears but..... But when he looked at my tears and wipe my face, his eyes were saying something else.... Like he didn't like seeing my crying.... Like he was hurt more than me.....why?"

"Why are you such a mystery?" She leaned her head on window " Why do you effect me so much? Why do I feel so much when close to you? Why your every word and emotion feels important to me?"

She paused and the words escaped from her mouth even before she could understand - "why are you so close yet so far away from me?"

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Piya was sitting in drama club and was trying to understand her script when Kabir came to her.

"Hey Piya want some help?" Kabir asked

"Yeah please" Piya sighed in relief, she really need some help, it was her first time in acting and that too a lead role... hardwork was must

"Hmm so this play is going to help me" Kabir thought looking at her

Abhay entered the drama Club with quick pace. He descended the stairs while skipping a few in his urgency.

Piya felt his presence before anyone else. She looked at him and was reminded of their yesterday meeting. She looked away still in dilemma over his changing behaviour.

Everyone stopped working and looked at Abhay as he stood in centre with an authoritative aura.

"I am joining the play" Abhay announced without considering their opinion

"Sorry the roles are gone" Panchi replied curtly

"I'll be Romeo" Abhay said with I-DON'T-GIVE-DAMN-FOR-RULES attitude

He sat on Panchi's place and took the script placed on the table.

"Excuse me Abhay Raichand do you think you can do anything with your power and influence but am sorry this is a drama club and it is under student body association so you cannot do anything here" Panchi said infuriated by his attitude

"So I'll be Romeo" Abhay said analysing the scripts not caring for her words like he didn't even listen

Panchi looked at Danish. Danish nodded at her and sat beside Abhay. He controlled his anger and tried to end the problem known as Abhay with a cool demeanour.

"Look dude, don't stretch the matter unnecessarily." Danish looked at him for response but there came none so he continued "listen play's casting is completed so you are neither in this play nor in this drama club"

Danish words didn't effect Abhay. He sat without caring and without listening. He observed every corner of the place. There was something in here. Something he wasn't understanding but something which he felt and for which he came here and would do anything to stay... for Her.

"Tomorrow" Abhay turned to Danish finally taking pity on the poor guy dying for his attention "same time! same place!! I'll be ready with my lines."

But surely his words weren't exactly calming for Danish who felt miserable.

Abhay stood up and relieving them from his presence, left the place as quickly as he had came leaving them all stunned by his attitude.

"What are you planning Abhay?" Piya thought watching everyone's reaction "why are you being so complex?"

"This guy is a storm" Misha muttered coming to Piya

Piya pursued her lips looking at her reaction.

"This place is stinking now. Let's go out and have some fresh air" Misha said grumpily

Piya laughed at her words.

"Let's go"

Holding hands, they made their way outside the drama club.

Piya was chatting with Misha sitting on a bench when Kabir came to them.

"Hey Piya shall I give you the lift to home?" Kabir asked sitting beside her

The statement didn't surprise Piya. She was getting habitual to Kabir's antics. So there was no use in ignoring him.

"Of course Kabir my home is that.. So thank you I can go on my own" Piya pointed towards her hostel which was visible at a little distance

T came there listening to their little talk. She was burning in jealousy to see boys giving her attention to Piya.

"So sad huh, K! new girl lift le nhy rhy ya de nhy rhy?" T taunted

Kabir ignored her and turned to Piya.

"Am talking to you" T was furious to see him ignoring her

"Listen you loser, T and K are the star couple of this college. You are just a pathetic loser who is trying petty things just to be with Kabir.." T turned to Piya so to insult her

Piya stood up in anger stopping her from speaking further.

"Before you say something you should know whether it is true or not! I'm not interested in your so called boyfriend besides he is the one running behind me so if you can't handle your boyfriend then don't blame me, alright?" Piya pointed index finger at her with anger in her eyes, she wasn't going to be silent on her horrible accuses and at the same time bear her boyfriend's advances

Piya left the place immediately after her outburst not wanting to hear more from T and create a scene as if it wasn't created already.

Kabir stood in front of T.

"Don't ever come between her and me" Kabir warned stepping close to her dangerously

T was scared by his reaction at first but returned to her bitchy self soon.

"Why? Why are you being so sweet to him Kabir? Why are you acting to get her attention? what will she give you? charity? Why doing this when you know what I can give you" T asked him

"I don't want to be with you T. You are just a gold digger who want best guys" Kabir insulted her "But am sorry T I got new sweets and Kabir Singh Rathod is not for sale" Kabir said and walked away

T stood angrily - "How dare he? He ditched me for that charity case! Piya Jaiswal, you are so dead" She muttered

"T why are you getting so angry, babes? Did you forget about Abhay Raichand? Focus on him babes" her twin friends said to her

"You are right when I have Abhay Raichand why should I care for Kabir whatsoever" T smiled evily "but that Piya has to pay for trying to take my position"

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Abhay entered in his mansion but stopped in his tracks seeing an unknown face sitting with his parents in the Hall.

"Abhay, come and meet your new principal, Mr Sunil Mehra" Haseena introduced him to the unknown face

Abhay gave her a silent look. Sighing, he sat with them without any word.

"Abhay if you need anything, just ask him he'll be there for you" Chand said looking at him for a response

Abhay didn't reply. He didn't even look at anyone knowing well his parents want him to socialize with so called new principal but well he wasn't in mood.

"Abhay, did you join the drama club?" Haseena asked in an attempt to make him talk

Abhay eyed her for a moment and then looked away.

"There was something, some conspiracy!" Abhay thought ignoring everyone's around and thinking about the drama club

"Abhay I told you to join na" Haseena said softly

"I went there and told them that I'll be Romeo but they didn't seem happy with it" Abhay spoke finally

"Mr Mehra" Haseena looked at Sunil

"Yeah I heard they are doing Romeo Juliet play. Anyways, I'll see what can be done" Sunil said with smile

"Romeo, Abhay should be given the Romeo role" Haseena said with a smile

"Don't worry I'll make sure he'll be the Romeo" Sunil assured

"No need! I know what I have to do" Abhay stood up

Sunil was surprised. Haseena and Raichand looked at each other.

"Abhay" Haseena stood up indicating him to behave in front of guests

Abhay glared and walked away without giving damn.

"Mr Mehra just let him do what he want but make sure nothing goes against him" Chand said calmly

Sunil nodded not really pleased.

Haseena looked at Chand with worry but he gave her a nod in assurance.

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And now soonish you guys will notice the little change in real plot becoming huge.

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Asshi

Chapter 6 - Intensity

It was a new day but the drama of last day had to reach the climax today. Abhay entered, halting everyone's activity.

He looked at Panchi who was throwing daggers towards him. As he stepped towards her, T came in between them. He looked away not even wanting to see her face.

"Hi am T! president of this drama club, welcome" T forwarded her hand

Abhay ignored her like he did on first day and walked towards Panchi much to T anger.

"You are the director, right?" Abhay said "you have problem with me?"

"Not only her, we all have problem from you" Kabir answered entering the club

"Don't talk behind my back. If you dare then face me." Abhay said without turning towards him

"Do you think am afraid of you?" Kabir smirked

Kabir stood in front of him face to face.

"Heard that Raichands have bought half of the property of Dehradun but never knew that management was in the list. Kitne par khareeda princi ko?" Kabir asked

"Mere bare mai kafi information h tum logon ko" Abhay said with smugged smile

"by the way who the hell are you?" Abhay said calmly

"Am Kabir Singh Rathod, the good guy" Kabir said

"Huh good guy! Khud ko bta rhe ho ya inhe yakeen dila rhe ho apni jhooti tareef se" Abhay smiled

Kabir was enraged. He walked towards him, Abhay too walked towards him dangerously but before they could do anything Panchi came in between.

"Stop it guys" Panchi said separating the two

Panchi walked towards Piya. She gave her the bundle of papers.

"Here Piya take the script and go on stage, perform your lines with both the actors and then we shall decide who will play Romeo after casting the vote" Panchi explained her strategy to get over the problem named Abhay Raichand

"Is that okay Mr Raichand? And if you lose then you'll yourself withdraw from the play" Panchi looked at Abhay sharply

"I'll make it easy for you. I don't want anyone's votes. You are the director and you have problem from me so you'll decide who is better " Abhay said calmly

"And why do you think I'll choose you instead of my favourite actor?" Panchi raised her eyebrow

"Because its not about favourite but who is better" Abhay said with head held high

"I know you'll choose me" Abhay looked at her confidently

Panchi looked at him trying to understand what's going in his mind but well no one can understand that.

"He can perform first, by the way!" Abhay said taking a place for himself in the far end

Sighing, Panchi gestured Kabir to perform first not wanting to start another war on who should perform first, knowing well about Kabir's ego who wouldn't bear being dictated by Abhay to perform first, considering his hateful gaze directed towards the new guy.

Kabir glared Abhay and silently walked on the stage with a confidence.

Piya performed with Kabir and everyone cheered completely enjoying Kabir's acting.

Abhay stood up for his turn. He and Kabir looked at each other challengingly.

"don't you want your lines?" Panchi asked as Abhay walked on the stage without asking for script

"Mjhe apni lines yad hain... aur is ki bhi" Abhay looked towards Piya

Panchi looked away pissed of his damn attitude. Misha smirked excited for the real play.

The lights were turned off.

Abhay stood on the stage. He turned towards Piya slowly. They looked at each other and walked towards each other with slow baby steps. A strange aura engulfed them.

"Muhabbat ne mjhe pankh diya aur yahn tk pohuncha diya.." Abhay spoke slowly, starting with his lines with intensity that seems so real

Misha sat open mouthed. The intensity in his voice intensified the air so much that it amazed her.

"ye pathar ki deewarain khari h hmare beech lekin aj.. aj muhabbat ne ek jurrat ki h, ek awaz di h 'ab rok sakke na humko koi' " Abhay completed

His eyes were filled with so much feeling that she was unable to look away from them. They were attracting her like a magnet.

She was unable to speak but manage to say in trance.

"Agr unhone tumhe yahn dekh liya to wo tumhe mar dainge Romeo"

"Raat k andheron mai chupna seekha h maine, tumhry muhabbat k liye to ab mout bhi qubool hai. hazaaron bar qubool hai, sirf aj ki is rat k liye" Abhay words were filled with so much emotions that no one could feel he was acting, it felt so real...

His words felt so real that it took her to some other world. A world she couldn't recognise but felt familiar and peaceful. His every word stirred some strings in her heart.

The change in Abhay tone, the love, the affection and the intensity was breathtaking.

"O Romeo kyun apni sb se bari nafrat ko sab se bari muhabbat bna chuky hun mai.. ye tumhari lines hain" Abhay said bringing her out of her trance and masking his own feelings with his cold attitude

Piya closed her eyes looking away. She was feeling awkward for losing herself in front of everyone.

"Ok guys you have seen both performances, Its time to cast the vote" Panchi came to her rescue distracting everyone

Piya stood silently thinking about all the feelings she felt during the acting. She couldn't understand what was wrong with her.

She tried to be away from everyone's eyes by standing in corner. Her gaze was stuck on a far off point.

She turned to Panchi when she announced the winner.

"Abhay Raichand with 70 percent votes"

No surprise there! Piya was sure Abhay would be the winner. His acting skills surpassed that of Kabir. He was much much better than Kabir in fact he was better than any actor she ever saw. But was it really acting? The question nagged her.

Kabir was surprised. He was too confident of his victory then how did Abhay win? He was too close to everyone then how could they betray him? Anger started to brew in him as his ego was bruised due to the bloody new guy who was selected by his fellows over him.

Abhay stopped Panchi when she was making her way out. He wasn't ready to let go off the matter so easily.

Besides, he don't back off from his words.

"Am waiting for your answer. " Abhay said indicating about their earlier discussion

"I don't think you need my vote. You win. Congratulations" Panchi said curtly

Their conversation gained everyone's attention particularly Kabir who knew it was his chance to gain his role back. Panchi would chose him, he was sure.

"Say it Panchi who you think is better?" Kabir asked spitting fire in Abhay's directions who was ignoring him royally

Panchi looked at him helplessly. She was torn between her duty and relations. She wanted to escape this decision but there was no way out. The ego of both of the guys will never let her go without answer.

She was forced to say what she didn't want to.

"Abhay... Abhay is better" Panchi said biting her lower lip

Abhay smirked relishing his victory. It was no harm to have little fun, no? Well it was that guy fault for getting on his nerves. He had to pay for playing with him.

Kabir rushed away in anger with Danish on his toes. Panchi held her forehead and finally made her way out knowing well she had to comfort her love.

Abhay wanted to go when he saw everyone leaving. But he knew the girl standing in the corner was up for a talk with him so he decided to give her the opportunity and lazily leaned against the wall.

Piya faced him and tried to find her answers on his face but he was concealing his emotions too well. She sighed.

"Why are you doing this?" Piya questioned softly "why are you making enemies without reason? "

Abhay looked at her silently. How should he tell her that the answer of her every question is she herself? How should he give her the comfort she needed the most? How should he tell her that how innocent she is to believe in the goodness so much? Oh, how will he protect her without wounding her innocence?

"You shouldn't have hurt her relationship like this" Piya looked down remembering her sister, Panchi's face.

Abhay observed her noticing the pain on her face. But why?

Piya sighed. Giving him one last glance, she walked away lost in her thoughts. She should've done something to help Panchi. What if this decision of her effect her relationship with Danish? She will be hurt! Oh, why was she silent when it happen?

Piya took a deep breath as she stood under the open sky.

Calm down Piya, she talked to herself in mind. Panchi will handle it. It wasn't big deal. Danish will understand.

Piya took out her phone and dialed Misha's number.

"Hey Misha" she smiled nervously as Misha answered her call

She wasn't sure whether she should ask about Panchi or not. She doesn't wanted Misha to think that she was interfering in their personal life.

But she couldn't ignore knowing the fact unknown to them. Their past binding them together.

Even if they don't know, even if she hate her father, she consider Misha and Panchi as her sisters. There is no mistake of them, they were too betrayed by their father in fact are unaware of their father's doings.

"Hey Piya , you there?" Misha voice bringing her out of her reverie

"Yeah, Mish actually....." Piya hesitated but finally made up her mind, they are her sisters

"How's Panchi?" She asked at last

"Don't even ask...." She could imagine Misha shaking her head "she is bubbling like volcano to burst on that Abhay Raichand"

"And Danish?" Piya asked fearing to hear the worst

"Danish?" Misha words were filled of surprise on her question "oh.... Now I get it..... Don't worry, Piya they both are together... That loser can't leave birdie because he know no other girl will be blind to accept him"

Piya heard Misha laughter in the end and ended up smiling her herself. She heard Panchi shouting in background, perhaps, heard Misha.

"Hey listen Piya am coming at your place.... It is madness here... See ya, bye" Misha said in hurry

"Bye" Piya heard the beep indicating Misha cut the call and would be now on her way out of the mansion to her hostel

She smiled heartily and made her way to her hostel.

Night had spread. Silence dominated the city. The roads were empty except for two souls roaming aimlessly.

It was Misha idea which Piya gladly accepted as she wanted to feel the fresh air.

"You should've seen birdie's face" Misha and Piya laughed

"And you know...." Misha stopped as her phone rang distracting her

"am gone" Misha rolled her eyes showing Kabir's name flashing "he must be going mad after losing..... Give me a minute, okay?"

"Sure!" Piya smiled

Misha went in side to console Kabir's hurt ego.

Piya watched her for a moment with a smile and then turned around.

"Its so refreshing" Piya said breathing in fresh air

She walked slowly, feeling the fresh air calming her soul. She tilted her head and observed the silent forest and swaying trees. The greenery with darkness beyond.

"So beautiful" She whispered softly

Unknowingly, her steps dragged her inside the forest. She admired the beauty cloaked in the darkness.

"I feel so good in this forest. I feel like it is calling me... like there's something in it! Some connection?" Piya thought

"Uff I should go back now or else Misha will kill me" Piya shook her head

He sat in his room thinking about her. Her questions rang in his ears and the pain on her face reflected in his mind. He was confused of her behaviour. He couldn't understand the reason.

He wanted to help her at any cost. He wanted to see smile on her face and sparkle in her eyes. But all he was seeing pain that was buried in her heart and a conspiracy that surrounded her.

He stood up feeling desperate unable to do anything for her when he halted. A strange yet known sensation and he knew she was in danger. She needed him.

He rushed out of his mansion to protect her.

She stepped out of forest only to be engulfed by fog. A creepy sensation crawled on her body. She didn't feel the tranquility she always felt in the fog and the thought made her wonder.

The air was dense for her to see anything beyond her. She couldn't understand the sudden change of weather. The eerie sight and uncomfortable fog created a hole in her heart which started to fill up with fear.

She took a step forward wanting to get out of the place when sudden sharp light stung her eyes forcing her to shut her eyes. She tried to open her eyes but light was sharp and blinding. She covered her eyes and tried to see through her fingers what was the matter.

She took a sharp breath unable to believe her eyes. Her mind froze and her body turned numb. Terror clutched her whole being.

The fast moving heavy truck was coming closer. Unable to move or understand what to do, she closed her eyes in reflex waiting for the deadly blow.

A minute passed. Nothing happened. The dread washed away. Cold wind blew and this time it was soothing.

He was here around somewhere. She could feel him.

She opened her eyes slowly. The first thing she saw was Him and sudden peace calmed her thumbing heart.

But he wasn't looking at her. His eyes were focused somewhere else. She turned to look what was holding his enigmatic eyes. She intake a sharp breath seeing the truck so close to her.

After seeing his face, she had completely forget she was about to have an accident and now seeing the truck so close all those feelings and memories of second back flooded her heart and mind.

He saved her!! Once again!!! But..... How??? His hand, holding the truck front, boggled her mind unable to comprehend the meaning behind this sight.

She turned back to him and this time her eyes met with his. An enigmatic darkness pooled his eyes which attracted and scared her at the same time.

"Tumhe ek bat smjh mai nhy aty? Kitny bar kaha h Don't.Come.Here. Zid h kya bat nhy manny? Har bar bchane nhy aounga tumhe" Abhay gritted with so many emotions flowing on his face, in which worry and anger was prominent

Piya observed him wanting to understand his complexity and the layers in him that he always shed away and come up with new one.

Abhay looked away closing his eyes and all the emotions were gone in a second. He looked towards driver who was looking at them with fear. Abhay nodded at him and waved him to leave.

"Sorry sir, it got out of control" the driver apologized with sweats pouring from his face in the coldness of the night

Abhay assured him with his eyes. He wiped off the sweat and drove off after composing himself from the aftershock of nearly happened accident.

Abhay turned back to Piya who was already watching him silently. He took a step towards her but was stopped by Misha who reached there and stood in between the two.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Misha blasted "wasn't all the drama in college enough that you came here too? Are you following us?"

Ignoring Misha, Abhay kept his eyes on Piya who looked away from them and was taking slow deliberate steps towards the corner. He watched as she held the tree branch.

Everything was turning hazy and her head was pounding with sudden pain. Everything happened so suddenly and so fast that it made her feel queasy. She closed her eyes, touching her head. Her legs weakened unable to take her weight and her steps faltered.

She was about to fall unable to stand when pair of hands held her securely, pulling her closer to his chest.

He watched her face, once full of life, gone all pale. He touched her cheeks and moved his hand over her head messing her perfectly straight hair.

She opened her eyes to look at his concerned face. This time she easily located the worry in his eyes for her. She felt her heart warming up with his care.

She was so close to him at that moment but she didn't even realise it until Misha pulled them apart and she felt the strange hollowness filling her heart on being separated from him.

"Stay away from her" Misha pulled Piya towards her with possessiveness

Abhay ignored her once again and watched Piya closely making sure she was fine. Her face was gaining the lost blood and it satisfied him. He almost sighed in relief but stopped feeling her gaze.

He walked away not caring to give any reply to Misha who was spitting fire in his direction.

Piya watched his back being surrounded by the fog. Gone!! With The Fog!! Like always!!!

"Piya are you okay? What did he do to you?" Misha words made Piya realize her presence

"Let's go back first" Piya said pressing her lips together without looking at her

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Opening the door of his mansion, he walked inside in a trance. His mind recalling each and every detail of the incident. Worry was screaming in his every vein.

He stopped only when his mother stood in front of him, blocking his path, with fierce eyes.

He looked at her and tried to walked past her but she held his hand in tight grip.

"Why did you go there?" She questioned in controlled tone having a tinge of anger

He turned towards her.

"It was important!" He answered

"Was it important enough to invite the destruction at your own door step?" Her voice pitched with anger

"Yes!" He answered shortly

Haseena shook her head with anger over what he did and helplessness over that it couldn't be undone.

"We all will pay for your stupidity! Not just us, in fact this city, forests and nights will also suffer due to your actions. There can be casualties!" Saying so Haseena walked away in anger

Abhay closed his eyes. He slumped on the couch by fireplace. He covered his face in his hands thinking over what happened and whatever that can happen in future.

It isn't going to be easy!!!

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Well, It took me a bit longer than I expected. Sorry for the delay actually I was busy with other stories which I was thinking to publish but then well I think its not the right time.

Anyway, I hope you guys will enjoy the update and will like the changes showing clearly with passing updates.

But guys please do tell me honestly if you are liking it or not. I feel like am wasting my time seeing response close to nothing.

Enjoy

Asshi