Halls of Fame-part 113 pg 23 - Page 11

Fresca:Lol what was that??Haha the kid was just too cute. And Jaggz will definitely pop by every now and then so don't ban me, alright?

Jaggz:Not a problem at all

Fresca:Will you tell me what is the matter that you've been wanting to tell me?

Jaggz:Ermm...

Fresca:Ahem I'm not going to bite you up so just let go of the fear and stop it from dominating you.Just speak up!!

Jaggz:Ok well I am the guy whom you've been chatting with on Golden Forums-jfargegszcza. Well it was initially started by me and my girl-friend on love quotes and friendship quotes and we mass sent them to all our friends on Golden Forums. And just recently, when I was clearing up the mess in GF, I saw that you're online.

Fresca:Icic. Well i didn't get to know about that for my system didn't get any of the messages till a few months back. And i didn't have the time to check them so for the sake of convenience I deleted them all. So you are the guy..What a coincidence indeed!!!!Is that all that you wanted to tell me??

Jaggz:Well I guess, but hey i just wanted to ask you something else. Just imagine, some guy proposed to you. What will you do, as in your response or reaction??

Fresca:If it's a stranger, I'll proably just go away without even talking to him. Well if it's a friend, it will be totally different. I mean, i don't know how I will react. Well I didn't have the mind to actually break Addy's heart up till a few days back but I just did it a few days back ever since I told him a secret of mine and he became a total jerk. But if it is someone else, I seriously don't really know until I know who it is.

Jaggz:I'm truly sorry about that. Anyways, I just want you to know that there is always someone who will be even ready to give up his life for you no matter what you are. He will always be there for you forever.

Jaggz looked in her beautiful eyes and said it and Fresca looked at him silently and sat in her car. She wound down the rear window and told him,"Jaggz, you are a true gentleman and will always be. I"ll see you at Aditi's and Jay's engagement party tomorrow. Please be there."

Throughout her journey back to Halls of Fame, Fresca couldn't get Jaggz out of her mind. She recollected all the wondrous memories that she've gained by meeting Jaggz. She just loved the fact that Jaggz was someone who was so simple and handsome at heart and she kept on recalling the last few words of Jaggz,"I just want you to know that there is always someone who will be even ready to give up his life".

She didn't realize that she had already walked into the institute and had bumped into Aditi and fell on her bed. Aditi realized that her sis was blushing and that too right in front of her. She was simply thrilled to see this and she recollected her feelings and that she blushed just like that when she realized she has found her true love, Sameer. Fresca told her about her journey to St Annes and the kids as well as the funny, tingling feelings that she's slowly developing for someone-Jaggz. Aditi is simply thrilled, who had bought Fresca a dress to wear the next day at the party. Both sisters were having a blast in Fresca's room sharing their inner thoughts and the excitement for tomorrow's party. Aditi couldn't wait till tomorrow to let Raj, Naina, James and Anjali know about Fresca's love but Fresca stopped her and told her that they shall know at the right time but Aditi could tell Jay, Sameer and Maha about it.

The next day, there was lots of work for Fresca to do and she was buzzing like a bee, running to and fro to check on the decors and the catering services. Just then Addy came towards her and seemed as if he wanted to tell her something but Fresca didn't really give much attention to for she was far more thinking of getting Aditi ready and left from there. Addy was hurt from her response but knew that he himself was responsible for the distant friendship and that he can never mend their friendship ever again. Candice went to him and she didn't know how to console him but let him rest on her shoulders in an attempt to just let him cry his heart out.

Fresca was looking out for Aditi. Along the way, she came across Addy's room which was unlocked and slightly ajar. It was unusual that his room was unlocked and she was far more shocked to see his wardrobe in a mess and his bedsheets on the floor. As she turned to leave, she saw an open drawer with some remaining ammunition. She took two bullets from there and brought it safely in her room. Fresca couldn't believe what she just saw and what she just did. She just felt chills down her spine when Aditi tapped on her shoulders. Aditi is surprised that Fresca hasn't dressed up yet. Aditi got a letter for Fresca from someone and she teased Fresca, although she knew it was from Jaggz. Just then, Candice popped by and asked if she might be of help while Fresca just answered sarcastically that it would be of great help if she could just sit down for she is Adam's friend and a guest and she need not really trouble herself. Candice just left with a mark of insult, wanting to retaliate.Aditi too left to refresh herself and change while Fresca locked the door and slowly started reading Jaggz's letter.

Jaggz could be having a soft corner for Fresca or else he wouldn't have shared his two closest secrets with Fresca in his letter. His love story was rather a one-sided one where he loved his friend who didn't reciprocate in a similar manner as him but stood as his best friend. His best friend was murdered in front of his own eyes and he was trapped and jailed. It made him extremely mad but he had converted this fuming energy into a positive energy and he had decided to find out the real killer with the help of a police constable who helped him with Jaggz's extreme luck. Fresca knew that Jaggz was not guilty from Himani but she was shocked from his second secret- his sixth sense,his strong sense of intuition. He was working on his art and just in a

sudden moment, he got a vivid vision of Fresca suffering and vomitting blood. He further saw Sameer and Jay telling Fresca that she's got cancer..pancreatic cancer!!

Fresca broke down;her tears rolled down her cheeks continuously. She couldn't believe that Jaggz knew it all along and kept it from her. She thought of what Jaggz might have gone through when he had the

vision. Fresca rinsed her face and changed into the outfit Aditi and

Sameer bought for her. She dabbed her tears away and read Jaggz's letter again and left to attend to the guests at Aditi's and Jay's engagement party held below.

Fresca assured herself that no tears will stream from her face and walked down the wide stairs. Her sis was gleaming with pride for it is the most joyous moment in her life, so was her brother who ran towards her and asked for her opinion. Fresca hugged both of them and blessed them. Following suit, both Sameer and Maha tagged along and hugged Fresca. Fresca excused herself for a drink. Candice was chatting with Addy and she excused herself when she saw Fresca nearing and decided to seize the opportunity and bumped into Fresca,ruining her dress. Fresca looked at her dress and she glared at Candice for a while but left from there, deciding not to create a petty scene. Aditi saw what was happening and accompanied Fresca upstairs. Just then, Both of them saw Jaggz looking around.

Aditi:Hey Jaggz..what'cha looking for?

Jaggz:Oohh there you are. Well i was looking for Fresca. I know I am quite late to give her a birthday gift; well I've brought it Fres..And what happened to your lovely dress?

Fres:Well that's nothing. Candice accidentally..

Aditi:Shut up Fres. It was Candice who intentionally spilled the juice on her dress to ruin it, I saw it Fres. I really wonder what's the freaking problem with her. I really wanted to ruin her dress too but then it seemed so petty and so childlike but i seriously will like to humiliate her.

Fres:Ok stop it Aditi, itz your day. Come on...

Jaggz:I think you might not have any new clothes to change?? Well you can wear my gift for itz a dress I bought which I think it'll suit you perfectly for such occasions.

Fres:How thoughtful of you Jaggz. Thanks, I'll change and come, Aditi. You guyz go down first.

While Fresca went to change, both Aditi and Jaggz decided to retaliate after what Candice had done. Aditi walked towards Candice and as planned, Jaggz called and she turned and bumped into Candice and Aditi poured her drink on Candice and she pretended to be really sorry. Aditi couldn't stop laughing but tried to control herself but Jaggz said sorry on her behalf and brought her from there to Sameer and Jay and all started laughing. Aditi chuckled and replied,"Well it's a tit for tat".

Meanwhile, Aditi saw Jaggz's eager anticipation as he walked up and down, waiting for Fresca to appear. She chuckled and pretended as if she didn't see a single thing. Aditi and Jay attended to their university mates who came for the grand party. Jaggz stopped walking to and fro as he saw Fresca in his gift- a black haulter-necked dress with a red diagonal shade, making her look extremely elegant and a diamond necklace. Jaggz almost shouted "Perfect" to Fresca but kept mum. Fresca came down and while talking, she occasionally turned back to face Jaggz and gestured how much she really liked his gift. Aditi poked Sameer and Jay to view a blooming love story.

Fresca went to sit near Anjali and James and caught up with them and made Anjali promise to her that Fresca will see Anjali walking within a month's time. Anjali reassured since James is always there for her. Fresca had a smile on her face upon her thoughts that all her colleagues were really happy and present for her siblings' engagement. In addition to that, all her students were there too to be part of such a blissful event.

Everyone had orderly left to the St. Charles Church which was across the Halls of Fame institute. The two couples took the oath of supporting each other at all times and exchanged rings. The Father declared the wedding dates of the couples, scheduled a month later. Fresca gave a Thumbs Up to both couples and asked Jay and Aditi to close their eyes. Upon opening their eyes, they were stunned to see a black set of keys and Fresca told them of the surprise homes she had built for them and that they have to stay there after marriage. It was a wedding gift from Fresca to both of them. All of them hugged Fresca and Jaggz quickly came and took a great pic of the couples and Fresca.

Everyone quickly returned to institute where they were entertained by music and catering services. Jaggz invited James and Raj on stage to introduce a special segment which Fresca had organized. It was Fresca's first dance album that she had shot with all her colleagues in the 6 years of her career at Halls of Fame Institute. Everyone got a glimpse of the dance album and congratulated Fresca on her special efforts. Aditi requested her to sing and dance to some of her favourite numbers, but Fresca turned down her offer. When Jaggz had asked her to dance with him, Fresca was stunned, so was everyone else especially Addy, who's unintentionally turning envious and shattered at how his friendship and relation with Fresca was progressively becoming much more distant than he could have thought of, without a single fault from any of them. He broke his glass of wine deliberately when Fresca held Jaggz's hands and danced with him on the dance floor.

Jaggz coaxed her to dance with him for a while and despite feeling exhausted, Fresca smiled and nodded. Fresca held his hand and looked into his blue, hypnotic eyes, as she would have described them. She didn't realize how energetic she became all of a sudden and danced with her soul and truthfully. Abruptly, she let go of his hand and thanked the audience and forwaded the songs to slow melodious tracks for the couples of the night.

All were dancing while Fresca received a call from Jhanvi, Adam's friend. Fresca was surprised that Adam was nowhere around and decided to pass the important message from Jhanvi to Candice, and sat in a corner. Jaggz was lingering around and his eyes practically roamed about till he saw Fresca sitting down. He saw her getting slightly dizzy and went to Jay, who instantly excused himself and got Fresca's medication and asked Jaggz to give it to her. Jaggz went to Fresca and Fresca thanked him for his quickness, smiling at Jaggz as a means of appreciating his help.

Fresca:Jaggz, I think I'm in love with you. I really mean it. I've been living with this feeling for quite some time and i've decided not to wait any longer for love is deemed to be a failure if it is kept bottled within one's self and not reaching their loved one.

Jaggz was totally surprised, and he was simply speechless.He didn't know how to even tell Fresca that he didn't really think of her as such and he values his great friendship with her.

Jaggz:Erm, look Fresca. I am not sure of exactly how I feel regarding you for I only see you as my great friend and I really value our friendship. I just don't see you liek how you think. I'm really sorry if I have offended you.

Fresca:Oh ok, that's cool with me, by the way. I don't expect you to love me back if you don't. I just felt glad that we could have shared our feelings with pure honesty. Even if you said yes, I will always be your friend first before a lover. And I am not at all compelling you, alright? Glad to know your feelings. I feel quite glad that I have told you what I've felt and I don't think I'll regret it. Excuse me!!

Jaggz held Fresca's hand and looked at her as she turned around. She reassured him that she's not sad or gloomy; shw smiled at him and he felt much better.

Candice just hated when her plans foiled. She decided to give her alternate plan a final try. Jay called for Fresca for he wanted to discuss an important matter with her. Fresca walked towards Jay and Jaggz called her. She turned around and paused but Jaggz wasn't behind her so she walked and slipped. Candice turned around and applauded herself but as she turned to see Fresca, her eyes grew large to see Fresca saved by Jaggz in the nick of time, and went off, ignoring Addy when he called.

Fresca took off her high heeled shoes as she realized she's got blisters on the soles of her feet. Fresca took them off and tried to walk but she was staggering. Jaggz was standing at a distance, wondering if he should help her. Without further delay,he advanced towards Fresca and carried her and walked up to her room, despite Fresca asking him to put her down. Jaggz gradually laid Fresca on her bed. Fresca was just glaring at him while Jaggz just smiled at her and told her to take care of herself.

Aditi dropped by with a calming oil for Fresca's legs but Fresca told her that she was alright and that she didn't need the massaging.

Aditi: Wow sis I didn't know he would actually care for you to this extent that he would carry you up to your room. I hate to admit it but I've got to thank Candice for this for she deliberately spilled her drink on the floor to make you fall.

Fresca:I'm fine Aditi but Jaggz shouldn't have bothered to carry me like this. I feel so awkward now.

Aditi:Why,Fres?What's wrong??By the way, have you told him of the feelings that you harbour for him in your heart???

Fresca:I did but he doesn't have any such feelings. I'm quite glad that he said it outrightly to me and now we're cool with it.

Aditi:What?How come??Are you okay???

Fresca:Stop it drama queen!!!I'm perfectly alright. Why do you think I'm incapable of handling my emotions???Don't stereotype me as the heroines in your soaps who can't seem to get over their heartbreaks. I'm sorry if I did offend you,k?But Jaggz and I are still good friends and that's all that matters!!!!

Aditi:Haha.lol..those are soaps and fictitious characters who are fun to watch by the way...Anyways I am glad that you are ok. Oh yes Sameer wants to do a check up of yours tomorrow at the hospital so make yourself available,k??

Fresca:Ahem..so I believe you are his personal secretary now..hehe(pauses)..Oh shux!!!

Aditi:What?

Fresca:Did u meet Addy and tell him that he has to rush to Merck Hospital to meet his dad??His dad has been shifted from LA to here in Merck Hospital for a well-known doctor from Berlin is here to treat Mr John Kerry. I told Candice to inform Addy but I don't know if she did. Could you please look for him and let him know,dear?? Wait..did you hear something???

Aditi:Ok..Stop freaking me out. There's no noise. It must have been your imagination. I'll go and find him. Take good rest. I'll see you in the morning.

In the morning, Fresca woke up,feeling vibrant with bursts of excitement to get her day started. She opened the windows to let the positive air in her room. When she locked her room, she was surprised to see a flower vase broken. She did hear a sound last night; was someone eavesdropping on her conversation with Aditi, she wondered. She was simply floating around with a cheery face until she saw a small crowd in the centre of the Mini Cheerio's Cafe within Halls of Fame institute. It was Jhanvi and Addy surrounded by Naina,Raj,James and Jay.

Fresca walked towards them and Naina and Raj moved aside.

Fresca:What's the commotion all about,guyz?

Jhanvi:Where's Addy??

Fresca:I don't know Jhanvi. I've been looking around for him since yesterday. I've not seen him ever since your call yesterday and I had passed the message to Candice to inform Addy. Didn't she??

Candice:Yes I did. But I don't know where he is right now.

Jhanvi:If anything happens to him, I'm not going to let any one of you that easily, especially you, Candice.

Just then, Jhanvi received a call. It was Addy who had reached Merck Hospital and asked her to reach soon.

Jhanvi left from there and so did everyone. Before Jhanvi left, Fresca went up to her and apologized.

Jhanvi:Hey, that's totally fine. I'm just so worried. It's quite hard for me to handle since Mr John was looking for him and Addy's not around and I don't even understand how I should console him. I'm sorry for creating a scene, but may I know what is Candice doing here?

Fresca: I really have no idea for she keeps coming here to meet Addy. But I do have my doubts on her ever since...erm nothing..you go first

Jhanvi:Wait a second..Is she the reason why you and Addy have had a fight??Is she the root of your distant friendship???

Fresca:You go first. We'll talk about this later,k?Addy must be waiting for you.

Jhanvi left to the hospital with a perplexed face. She is even more anxious to see that Addy is still maintaining his friednship with Candice, one of the girls she'd wished that she'd never met.

Addy was waiting anxiously for Jhanvi outside the hospital. When she finally arrived, he found himself asking her questions non-stop till Jhanvi glared at him. Jhanvi asked of him to go and meet his dad who had been asking for Addy ever since he was admitted in Merck Hospital. While contemplating about asking Addy about Fresca, Jhanvi saw Fresca coming out of Dr Sameer's room with a report and some flowers. Jhanvi wondered what could Fresca be checking herself for. Fresca waved at her and sat beside her.

Jhanvi:Hey,sorry for asking. I know you've told me you've come here for a check up. If you don't mind me poking my nose in your matters, what check-up are you here for? I saw you coming out of Dr Sameer's consultation room.

Fresca:Well I thought you must have known from Addy but it looks liek you barely have a clue that I am having a very serious case of pancreatic cancer. I came here to check my health status at the moment since I'm going to Paris next month for the 'Dance on Ice" Concert with Aditi and Sameer together with the participating students. According to Sameer, he tells me that I am improving since I am taking the medicines on time. Well from what I have read online about pancreatic cancer, the prognosis is quite poor and some patients liek me only manage to live up to six to seven months. These doctors can just spell our timeline of existence in this world. I so wonder how they guess it...Did God whisper my timeline to the docs...It just seems so ridiculous to me...

Jhanvi:Oh my. I'm reallie sorrie to hear that. I really didn't know.

Fresca:Nah thatz fine. Even some of my colleagues have any clue about it.Anyways,how is Mr Kerry right now?Is he still in critical condition?

Jhanvi:Actually, he was quite alright according to me. But suddenly, he forced me to either bring Addy to him or bring him to Addy. I told him that I'll call Addy but for some days I have not managed to contact him and I had no choice but to obey Mr Kerry and later did I realize that Mr Kerry was staging an act to meet his son. Itz kinda true that as we age, the inner child in us awakens and tends to overtake us.

Fresca:(laughs) Yeah it possibly is in Mr Kerry's case. But I am quite surprised as to how come you were not able to reach to Addy since he wasn't really busy with his students.

Jhanvi:Well ever since I've seen Candice at your institute, I've become fully assured that she is behind this

Fresca:Come on Jhanvi, you can't just accuse Candice just liek that. Well, just a question, how do you know Candice???

Jhanvi:Well Addy and I were the best of buds since our high school days. But of course we had gone to different universities. And he had actuallie met Candice in his first sem. He introduced her to me and I was slowly getting to know her on the first day itself. We didn't really click bur I faked it throughout for Addy's sake. I did tell Addy after some time when I realized that I was cheating Addy's feelings and he completely understood it but i had told him what I found about her using drugs and ammuntion. I felt a bit insecure in letting him resume his friednship with her but he didn't listen since Candice had tried to remove all sorts of trace linked to my accusation. But once, Candice had tried to pressurize him to take drugs and he did. That was the worst day of our friendship because he had almost killed me. He had threatened to kill me if I had not given him his drugs. For that day, I gave in to his wish but after that, I felt that I was doing total injustice to my friendship and I have decided to go by the crooked route since the straight route had failed me quite often and I have decided to have an eye on Candice's actions, while trying to manipulate Addy's mind. I sought help from my Psychology professor and she had helped me to bring my friend back. It took about three months for him to be back but even after that, he continued to be friends with Candice but it was quite distant, thatz why I let it be. But never in my dreams did I realize that I will ever see her ever especially after I have informed her mom about her misdoings.