Plot – Back Story

Arjun was the only child of his parents, Mr. Suryakant Rawte and Mrs. Pooja Rawte, so he was pampered to the core and his every wish was fulfilled before he even asked for it. Arjun as a child was very fond of guns, tanks, and planes. So with the help and support of his parents, he became a police officer. As he was the only child, and not at all fond of mischief, the Rawte’s loved to live in a quiet atmosphere, much different to Arjun’s profession. Well, Arjun, lived in a happy world when the tornado/cyclone/earthquake/disaster or whatever, called Riya, entered his life and turned it upside down. Riya too was the only child, and this perhaps, was the only similarity they had. Riya and her parents Binoy and Reema Mukherjee lived in a small town, they were the best of friends of both Mr. and Mrs. Rawte. All 4 had their colleges together and then married the love of their lives. But marriage too couldn’t hinder in their friendship. They spent their holidays together. The town where the Mukherjee’s lived had no colleges so when it came to Riya’s college studies, she moved to her parent’s best friend’s house! (Guess who the friends were? Yes, the Rawte’s.) And then Mr. Mukherjee had this idea of sending Riya to Rawte’s place so that she can complete her studies and Rawte’s agreed. Well when they met during holidays Riya looked shy and quite type of a person. So they thought Arjun too wont have any problem. But Mr. and Mrs. Rawte didn’t know the real Riya. Only Arjun did. He saw her dancing on loud music, laughing out loud on phones, walking as if nearly stomping her feet and talk! She talked like a chatterbox!

Mr. and Mrs. Mukherjee knew that the whole Rawte family loved silence and quite atmosphere, so warned Riya every time they or Rawte’s visited for their vacations. Riya would hardly control herself for those days and made no noise to hinder the peaceful atmosphere. She even heard her favorite songs on earphones! (Just imagine!) Well, all in all, she behaved like a good girl in front of everyone but behind the walls of her room, she was the real self. She would dance, jump around and kick things as much as she pleased. Even though, she was stopped of doing so many things in front of the Rawte’s, she never complained against their coming to her house. Just because her favorite “bakra” arrived with them. Arjun. Whenever Arjun visited the town, he would feel suffocated. He had a habit of living in a city so he had very much difficulty in adjusting in this place. Even with all the noises of the city, it had a certain calmness. And moreover Riya and her friend left no one chance to harass him. Riya and her best friend, Gauhar (the devil number two!). They would behave like kittens in front of the family and suddenly like lions in front of him when they were alone. And Arjun being elder to them, the family would think he would take care of the girls while they went out but little did they know that the girls would ‘take care’ of him.

When both families met they never had any restrictions between girls and boys. They had an open mindset and hence let Riya, Arjun and Gauhar roam around the town freely and moreover, Riya’s father was the Mayor of the town. So Riya’s dad being the mayor nearly covered up everything, whether it be her blowing off the bakery while studying to bake a cake or cutting her mum’s saree into a skirt while learning how to stitch! He covered up everything.

Arjun was typically harassed by the girlish talks of ‘Ri’ and ‘Gau’ as they called each other. They would take Arjun to parks and play with rabbits while Arjun would fume to anger. They would take him to shopping and would coerce him to buy a pink shirt! Moreover they would even force him to watch ‘Disney’ cartoons and movies with them. Arjun hated them! But this does not mean Arjun didn’t have his revenge. He had all of it, sweet revenge from Riya every other vacation when SHE arrived in his place! He and his best friend Sameer (Rathore). They would take her to action/horror movies in theaters where Riya would get frightened and then to haunted houses for picnics where Riya had her heart in her mouth all the time! He loved that scared look on her face while she bit her nails. But what he didn’t realize was, amongst the all hatred and childish ways of bugging eat other, he developed something deeper. Love. For Riya. He didn’t realize it himself but still the feeling was there.

So, now Riya was to arrive in the city, not for her vacations of mere weeks but for her studies, and this time for at least 3 years. She was not scared of Arjun, Arjun was the one who she knew in and out, worry of him? Not at all! But what worried her were, new city, new people, new college and RAGGING! She had heard a lot of what they said in the town about getting ragged and was terribly terrified of it. And moreover her parents would also not be there to cover up her mistakes. . Now daddy’s girl was alone in this new city.

What will happen at the first day at college?

What will happen when the new girl finds her way in his house and hijacks HIS room?

What will happen when the feeling of love buried deep within would take itself to surface?

What will happen when the love he secretly, unknowingly craved was showered on someone else?

What will happen when Riya would see the ‘other’ side of Arjun?

Character Sketch

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Riya Mukherjee: Good? Uh Ah! The best anyone can get!

18 years old, a typical teenage girl. Loves food but still want to remain slim, loves to chat but gets bored hearing others, loves to smile and moreover, loves to dream. Wherever she goes, people know. Coz she spreads smiles and uncontrollable laughter. Even though the person crying can laugh with her. The brand new student of St. Teresa College also known as St. T’s, student of first year, Commerce. You can say, Alice in wonderland. A naïve girl in the world of friendship, love, mischief, lies and deceit. “Sometimes you never know where you go, but the unknown path takes you to your destiny.” Does she hate anything? Yes. Arjun. Because he stops her to do anything she ever wants, just because he hates them.

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Arjun Rawte: Good guy, no, no, bad guy. Nah, good guy. Umm…bad guy? Uff! Yet to decide!

A 23-year-old police officer. The youngest ACP of India! Assistant Commissioner of Police, to be precise. Works with the ETF because of his investigative thinking and his understanding of criminal minds. The life, people, circumstances he saw after joining the police, gave him a whole new picture of types of people in this society. At first when he was in school he thought of every person to be a good one. But now when he saw the bitter reality, he knew everything is not what it seems. “The man of few words.” Hates fun, hates laughter, hates to speak and hates criminals. Does he love something? Yes. Riya. Because she is the one who makes him love doing everything he hates.

TAN TANA!!!

PRESENTING!

Arjun Kapoor! As… Sikandar!

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(Yes, I love to choose dashing actors as negative roles! So that you cant even hate him or love him! Crazy huh? Yep!) Again A 23-year-old. Gangster? Nah! Teacher! College teacher, in which Riya studies. (Shocking? I know.) Sikandar has no tragic past but evil intentions. A good guy (but lets see till when he succeeds to be one). The student counselor of St. T’s. A hawt guy with a chemical locha. If he gets obsessed, he is obsessed. The owner of die hard looks on which every girl, new or old, even other teachers, young or old..gets flattered. His smile and his one look is all it needs to make any student spill out their problems and he, being a student counselor, helps them in every way. A nice guy by heart (but cant say if he would be same, coz change is the only constant thing). Does he hate anything? Yes. Arjun. Does he love anything? Yes. Riya.

OTHER CHARACTERS:

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Sameer Rathore: Arjun’s best friend, loving and caring. He helped Arjun in his childhood days to take sweet revenge from Riya for torturing him to core. And now he is too a police officer and just like him, an ETF member. To be paired up with Gauhar in future.

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Gauhar Sharma: Riya’s best friend, she was the right hand Riya had in torturing Arjun when they were kids. Now that they had grown up, they separated due to their careers. Riya came to city while Gauhar remained in the town, working as a newsreader cum reporter. To be paired up with Rathore in future.

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Shree and Chotu are same. Intelligent and fun loving.

Small Characters:

Binoy and Reema Mukherjee: Riya’s parents. Binoy is the Mayor of the town and Reema, a housewife.

Suryakant and Pooja Rawte: Arjun’s parents. Suryakant has a well known readymade cloth business in which Pooja helps him. They own their own brand of clothing.

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Hey people! Let me know of the story.. if it feels interesting or..hehe

I hope you guys are clear about the plot..

Now the story will start! Yay! Hope you all like it.

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Looking forward!

MUSKAAN

First of all thanks to everyone who had read my stories till now and had to bear my writings. Thanks a lot guys! It’s because of you guys that I have found the writer inside me! Thanks alootttt!!!

As of now let me tell you.. The part written in italic would be the past/flashback..

Part in bold would be the thinking dialogues of the character, which will be their thoughts.

CHAPTER ONE

The flight has landed, the girl got down hiding her eyes from the sun by her palms. Just for a second the sunrays touched her eyes and wished they could reside in them. Coz the depth they hold was even more than the sky itself and the warmth, was more than the sun.

She got down from the plane and suddenly the warm wind of Mumbai touched her arm. She tried to resist but couldn’t hold the chill she felt moving up and down her spine. She has been to Mumbai before, not once or twice but every other vacation of her life, but today, the hot wind of 2 PM made her tremble. Ignoring the chill, she stepped inside the airport and claimed her baggage. She looked here and there to find someone she could recognize but found no one. But then she saw a nameplate, with her name.

She sighed and went up to him. It was a geek type of person holding her nameplate and doing something on his tab.

“Hey mister!” she called out. But the guy was too busy staring at his tab! “Hey mister tabby!” she said as she rolled a big suitcase behind her. “Hello, will you ever look up from your tab?!”

“Its not a tab! It’s the latest I-pad!” he retorted and looked up at the person who dared to call it a tab. The sight froze him. It was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. “h-hi..” he said in a trance, “I am Shree.”

“And I am -” she said and pointed to the nameplate he held.

“Riya Mukherjee!!” he looked at the nameplate and said not believing. She is the devil he talked about?! She looks more of an angel!

“Yes.” Riya said with her brimming smile and asked, “Where is Arjun?” she said looking around. “Aunty (Mrs. Rawte) told me, he would be picking me up.”

“Umm, actually he is- he is little busy. So he sent me. I am too an ETF member just like him, the tech expert.” Shree tried to impress her.

“Okay! So he didn’t come to pick me up?” Riya asked making sure.

“No he is busy in a case.” Shree said and took her bags and they exited the airport.

“So he is not coming either, and I have to go home myself?” Riya asked again as a terrific idea struck her mind. “What did he say to you?”

“He asked me to pick the devil up and leave her in the office so that he would take her to his house and then – ” Shree said not noticing what he said while stuffing the bags in the boot of the car.

“What did you say?!” Riya asked not sure if she heard the right thing.

Shree repeated, “he asked me to pick the devil up and leave her in the office–” and then realized. “D-de- de- diva! Diva, he said diva! He asked me to drop you to our office and then he would take you ho- home.” Said Shree clutching the last bag in his hands as the trunk was full.

“Whatever, Shree. Show me your I-pad.” Said Riya trying to divert his mind so that she could take out some information. He called me a devil!! I will show him one!! Riya said in her mind and Shree gulped and thanked his stars as he thought Riya didn’t listen.

Shree quickly put the last bag in the back seat and they were ready to go.

Seeing her in good mood Shree said, “Umm actually I was searching a very important information on it, that is why I didn’t looked up at you, I am so sorry.” Shree justified in case she thought of complaining it to Arjun.

“Oh I understand, its completely fine Shree. Seeing the job you do, its okay, I can understand.” Riya said, genuinely feeling sorry for the guy, he was really tortured by Arjun, she saw it on his face. The way he acted nervous, was a sign of Arjun-phobia.

“Oh thanks.” Shree said sighing in relief and drove towards the office.

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“What did he say about me?” Riya asked in between their conversation of discussing the difference between new I-phone and the older version. And Shree being Shree, spilled unknowingly, “he said you were the devil and the monster of his life!” but then bit his tongue quickly.

Riya’s eyes widened and Shree quickly stopped the car, “I am sooo sooo sooo sorry..i don’t- I mean he will—he will kill me if he finds out I- I told you!” Shree blabbered and Riya calmed him down, poor soul!

“Calm down, Shree. You didn’t tell me anything! I came to know by myself!” she said winking and Shree understood that she would not tell Arjun anything.

She is really sweet, and definitely not a devil. Arjun sir just exaggerated everything to Rathore sir! Shree thought and smiled at Riya. (Actually Shree over heard the conversation of Rathore and Arjun in which Arjun complained about Riya coming and called her devil and monster. And Shree over heard him as Arjun called him at the same time.)

“Now take me directly to his home. What would I do at his office?” Riya said and Shree again got nervous.

“No, no! I am not leaving you to his house, he strictly ordered me to take you to his office. From there he would take you to his house.” Shree said and Riya thought.

Hmm so he had made a full plan of showing aunty that HE picked me up, whereas he ordered this poor guy! I will see! And smiled evilly. “Okay baba, you take me to his office.” (‘Baba’ is her catchword as she uses it frequently while talking.)

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On the other hand, the brave and the youngest ACP of India stood outside his own office, nervous. So nervous that a chill ran down his spine every time a car crossed the road, thinking she would arrive any moment! He was still not sure about the decision he took of asking Shree to bring her here, knowing the drama queen, no, the fiasco creator she was, it was just so dumb of him to even think about it. But then being a police officer, he had some duties and he had an urgent meeting with the commissioner, which is why he couldn’t go to pick her up even though he promised his mother he would! He prayed for the mercy of the one above and hoped she would not be angry at him for not showing up at the airport and would spare him, the first and last time.

Shree and Riya arrived at his office and Riya saw Arjun waiting outside the main building and he ran out to her in haste.

“Thanks Shree! You go now, Rathore is calling!” he said as soon as Shree stopped the car and jumped on the driving seat.

“Rathore! You mean sameer!” Riya acted all happy, “I want to meet him! Now!” she too got down as Shree did.

“You are not going anywhere!” Arjun said under his breath so that Shree does not hear him talking to her like that.

Oh so he doesn’t want me to meet his colleagues?! Riya thought, “Just watch me!” she said to his face and ran inside like a criminal runs away from him.

Seeing this Arjun too followed her and reached inside. Shree saw all this with open mouth.

“Riya, stop!” Arjun called but Riya was already inside.

“HELLO EVERYBODY!!” Riya shouted as she reached inside and saw 50 – 60 people working. Her grin widened and she introduced herself, “I am Arjun’s girlfriend!” she announced and Arjun smacked his head.

The reaction to this ‘abrupt’ announcement was kind of mixed, few people dropped their files, some spilled their drinks on others and the rest, they just could fathom what language this girl was speaking. At first they thought it to be a joke, then, a joke on Arjun Rawte! Nah! Then he himself proved it right.

Arjun came forth to Riya and held her hand and pulled her outside with him, much to their surprise. But Riya snatched her hands away and said as if covering up themselves, “come on Arjun! Don’t be shy, these are our people, they work with you, you work with them! They have a right to know!” she said and shied dramatically. “Come on, cutie pie!” Riya said pinching his cheeks and they both literally heard the jaws dropping.

Just then Chotu came to the stairs to see why the surroundings became so silent! And the next second Rathore came out too.

Rathore saw Riya and was elated, even though they bothered each other, they never had any hard feelings against, after all they all were kids!

He came down the stairs, “RI!?” he said and Riya looked at him.

“Sam?” and then they both hugged.

The jaws that were starting to take their places in the spectator’s mouth, fell off again. The ever so strict ‘Rathore sir’ hugged a girl! This was the second proof that she was right! She was Arjun’s girlfriend indeed!

Arjun saw this hugging session expanding more than usual and coughed loudly. Rathore and Riya parted and smiled, remembering each prank they played on each other.

Seeing this Chotu too came forth to meet her and Riya extended her hand saying, “hi! I am Riya!” and Chotu just looked at her hands as if they were not hers but alien’s. “Hi!” Riya said again and Chotu came back to earth.

“H-hi.” He said and shook hers.

Arjun went to Rathore and elbowed him quietly, “what’s with the ‘Ri’ huh?” Arjun asked as if he didn’t like her name also.

“Come on Arjun, grow up!” Rathore said and walked to Riya again.

“So, Riya! How is school.” He said in his normal pitch forgetting that there were people around and their jaws dropped third time in a row! Arjun sir’s girlfriend was a school going kid!

Arjun saw this thoughts plastered on their faces and nudged Rathore, “umm, save the chit chat for some other time?” he looked around and continued, “this is our office, in case, you forgot to notice.” He said barely gritting his teeth and Rathore understood.

“Oh oh.. Okay Ri. See you again, I have a meeting.” Saying so Rathore went away with Chotu, and Arjun went to Riya.

“What you wanted is done!” he said as he eyed the looks they got, “what more?!” he asked and held her hands to pull her outside again.

But Riya again snatched her hands away and shouted, “BYE GUYS! SEE YOU AGAIN! UMMAH!!” she said and gave a loud flying kiss to them and Arjun hid his face and hoped for the ground tear apart and swallow him alive.

She is in for a grave outcome! He thought to himself and took her away.

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Arjun drove the car as fast as he could so that he could literally drop her off to his house and run away! And soon they reached.

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(This is where the Rawte’s live.)

They went inside where Mr. and Mrs. Rawte welcomed Riya with warm hugs and exchanged greetings.

Arjun saw his mom really delighted as if her long lost daughter was found! Daughter?! Urgh!! Arjun puked inside his stomach thinking to have a sister like her and made a dirty face as he saw his mother kiss her forehead twice.

“Come beta, sit.” Arjun’s mom said and made Riya sit on sofa besides Arjun. “He was on time to pick you up, right?” she asked and Riya gave an evil smile to Arjun. Maybe the embarrassment at the office was enough punishment. Riya thought.

“Umm,” she acted to think, making Arjun nervous, “he was 5 minutes late. But its okay.” She said and smiled to his parents.

“ohh I am glad!” Mrs. Rawte sighed, “I thought he would again send one of his office people to pick you.” she said and Arjun coughed miserably.

Hearing so Riya smiled evilly at him as if asking him to tell the truth and Arjun just glared at her.

They chatted for a while when Arjun continued to give her glares so Riya said in mind, hmm, giving me scary looks huh! I will show you, Akdu Arjun Rawte! And got up smiling sheepishly.

Arjun saw her giving a smile to him and his heart sank inside his ribs. What is she up to now!?

“Aunty, I would like to take a bath, I am a little tired.” Riya said yawning and Mrs. Rawte quickly went to her side.

“ohh, look how dull your face has become, munchkin!” she said and Riya smiled. Mrs. Rawte called ‘munchkin’ to Arjun and now she called her that, which might have hurt somewhere. “Go choose your room!” she said.

“ohh thank you aunty.” Said Riya stylishly and flashed her sweet sugar coated smile to them while giving an I-will-see-you look to Arjun.

She quickly went upstairs as her mother (Mrs. Mukherjee) directed and reached around the corner, where she was warned to NOT TO GO, as it was his room. Yes. Arjun’s room. (Mrs. Mukherjee warned Riya to not to bother Arjun so she told her to stay away from where he stayed.) But Riya. She had some other plans. She nervously went near the room and pointed towards it, “how ‘bout this room, aunty?” she looked inside and was really impressed, “umm, this looks an appropriate room for me! Small, clean and comfortable!” Riya said and Mrs. Rawte agreed instantly.

“Sure! Beta, all yours!” Mrs. Rawte said.

Arjun gave a look to his mother, who suddenly started acting as ‘her’ mother and he had started feeling like a guest in his own house!

“Mom, it is my room!” Arjun complained quietly.

“Arjun, beta, you know she is away from her home for the first time! We should make her feel comfortable! You know what I mean right?” she said to him and Arjun huffed. “And moreover, you barely spend any time in your room as you’re always late and you don’t have that many things to collect, some clothes and some files, that’s it! So be a good a boy and give that room to her.” Arjun’s mom said touching his chin lovingly.

“Mom, stop it! I am not a two year old!” he said under his breath as ‘suddenly’ his mom too acted melodramatic.

Mrs. Rawte then went inside the kitchen and announced just like Riya did few minutes back, “Ri! Baby, come down for lunch after your done finishing your bath! I made your favorite, muffins!”

Arjun closed his ears as the ‘sudden’ noises overtook his house. Just then Riya came out of the room and was about to order him when she saw Mr. Rawte sitting and reading his newspaper, so she asked him ‘politely.’

“Arjun, will you please, help me with the bags?” and ruffled her lashes dramatically at him.

Arjun rolled his eyes and got up to help her. He took her bags up and dropped them on the door and sighed.

“What is inside these suitcases?! Stones!” he said, as the bags were too heavy.

“No, just a number of dresses.” Riya said and blinked her eyes at him several times.

Arjun again rolled his eyes and said, “I will take my things in few minutes -” Before he could complete Riya again started blinking her eyes at him, “will you stop that!!” Arjun said irritated at the way her eyes danced.

“Stop what?” Riya said acting innocent and again flabbing her lashes.

“Uh, forget it! You should be thankful I gave my room to you!” Arjun said irritated at her antics.

“No, Arjun, perhaps you should be thankful that I didn’t tell aunty that you didn’t come to pick me up.” Riya snapped.

“Thankful? To you?! No way!” Arjun retorted.

“Oh then I will be more than happy to tell her then!” saying so Riya was about to exit the room when he pulled her in and she collided on his rock hard chest.

They looked at each other and for the first time, Arjun felt her so close. Riya looked at him with wide eyes as Arjun held her captive from his one arm on her waist and by other, he covered her mouth so that she doesn’t speak anything. Arjun was lost in her big doe eyes. They held so much mischief and innocence in them that for a second he was possessed, possessed to protect them, shield them and keep them away from any sort of sadness. Riya too felt something similar in his touch, as if she knew him from ages and has been in his arms forever. As if she, she belonged in them. Arjun then looked on, in her dark brown orbs and she too looked at his coal black ones.

They have been with each other since childhood and have had fierce fights as well, but his touch, it never felt so— so– toxic! As if she craved for it. They never felt this before. Arjun too felt her melting on his fingers and his face leaned at hers on its own accord. He leaned and Riya’s eyes widened. She saw his face nearing and came crashing to the reality. She pushed him but he pulled her to him again, smiling mischievously. He leaned to her ear and whispered in his ever so husky voice, “this is for calling yourself my girlfriend!” he said and leaned away touching her cheeks from his hand that rolled on her waist. At first Riya too didn’t get it but then felt something strange on her cheek! And then looked at his palm, black!

The realization dawned upon her senses and she pushed him away, “BOOT POLISH!!” she said touching her cheek with her hands disgustingly, as they too got blackish. And turned to the rack to see the box of boot polish resting politely.

Arjun couldn’t help but break into laughter, rolling on his bed, seeing her face.

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PRECAP:

Arjun in his office opens the box given by Riya and finds out her favorite muffins packed. He didn’t like them at all, but as he was feeling hungry, he ate the whole muffin at once. At first he wondered why was it tasting different, muffins are sweet, right? Then his eyes widened as he felt the whole box of chilly powder in his mouth.

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Riya ran across the college corridor but kept on looking back as to find if he was still following her. She hid in a classroom and took out her cell phone and called Arjun with her shaky fingers. He would surely come for me! Her heart called out loud.

Arjun saw his phone flashing her name, maybe she called to find out if her prank worked or not! He thought and rejected the call.

The guy came near the classroom Riya hid in and looked around. Riya kept her palm on her mouth so that he couldn’t even hear her breaths, but he did.

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After ringing so many times Arjun finally picked up her call and said at once, “Yes, Riya, your prank -” his voice died as he heard her sobs from the other end, “Ri- Riya!” he exclaimed getting up from his chair at once.

“Arjun! Come here! Please!” Riya spoke panting frantically, “I need you!”

And hearing the last sentence Arjun ran, pushing all the doors of his office wide open, he ran to her.

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Soo!!! This was the first part! Thanks to everybody who commented on my CS and plot. And made me write this part so soon. I am really sorry, as I am not able to reply to each comment personally. But please guys.. I assure you, each and every comment has touched my heart!

Please tell me how it was!

Please read and reply.. I am waiting!

MUSKAAN

CHAPTER TWO

Arjun couldn’t help but break into laughter, rolling on his bed, seeing her face.

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Evening.

Arjun after taking his revenge from her went to office and joined the ETF in their recent case.

Riya had bath and went to help Mrs. Rawte in the kitchen.

“What are you doing aunty?” she asked biting on an apple.

“I am making..” Mrs. Rawte said with her hands up in the air and tried creating suspense, “chocolate muffins!” she said and Riya squealed in happiness.

“ohh aunty you are great!” she said and hugged her. “Can I help?” she said and Mrs. Rawte remembered the bakery incident where she forgot the cake in the oven and after few hours, there were just ashes! “Aunty?” Riya nudged and Mrs. Rawte came back to reality.

“Umm..” she fumbled as to how to refuse her without offending her feelings. Riya really wanted to help. “Okay.” She said and took the cooking book, “read me the ingredients and procedure to make it,” she said politely and Riya sat on the kitchen slab taking the book on her lap, “I forgot where I put my glasses and the letters are too small.” She reasoned and smiled.

Riya more than happy sat back and read out the ingredients while Mrs. Rawte prepared.

After few minutes when the first round of muffins was out, they couldn’t hold the urge to taste them. And the muffins were out fabulously! They were soft, sweet and oh-so-delicious. Riya savored some in the kitchen itself!

“uhmmmmm” Riya moaned, “aunty these are the best muffins I have ever tasted!” she said and Mrs. Rawte blushed.

“Now let me make some Riya-special muffins for you!” she said proudly and Mrs. Rawte’s smile vanished.

She gulped and tried to divert her attention, “Riya, I think we should make something else now.” she said but Riya didn’t agree.

“Come on aunty! I am a big girl. Don’t worry, I wont forget to open the oven now.” she said and they both had a long laugh on that.

Mrs. Rawte smiled at the innocence she held and kissed her forehead again.

“Never change, sweetheart.” She said with her eyes moistened wishing she had a daughter like her, “you are really -”

“Stylish!?” Riya asked delighted, “dashing!?”

“No! Really really sweet!!” Mrs. Rawte said and laughed as she saw Riya huff at ‘sweet’. “Okay now I will take a seat.” Mrs. Rawte sat on the chair and watched as Riya made some muffins.

She was doing great when she had an idea yet again! She took some freshly baked muffins, cut the upper part like a cap and emptied them from the inside. Then she took the spoonful of chilly powder and poured it inside. And then placed the cap on it. As they were freshly baked and hot, they looked just like the rest.

Riya stealthily had a look towards Mrs. Rawte who was busy tasting one of her Riya-special muffins and quickly she put the real ‘special’ ones in the cupboard.

ooo

Everyone waited for Arjun for dinner but he was as usual late!

Riya huffed in disappointment for the umpteenth time when she saw the clock strike eleven.

“Aunty, is Arjun this late everyday?!” she asked and Mrs. Rawte gave her a sly smile raising her eye brows, telling yes. “This is it!” Riya said getting up from her chair and announced. “Aunty, uncle, have your dinner and leave him to me! I promise he won’t be late ever again!” Riya said and they could clearly see the devil horns forming on her head.

Mr. Rawte gave a she-is-superb and Arjun-is-so-dead look to Mrs. Rawte and they had dinner while Riya waited for him.

ooo

It was nearly midnight when Arjun came and Riya hid behind the curtains of the dinning room.

Arjun was starving for food when he opened the fridge and found, NOTHING!!

He opened the upper door of the fridge in case mom kept the food in the freezer accidentally but it too was empty! Not even a cube of ice!

His tummy growled seeing the empty fridge and he opened the cupboard hoping to find it full of food, but to his dismay, it was empty too!!

Where the hell is all food gone!? It seems that it all vanished!! He thought and looked around for his mom who would be waking up until he had his meal. Even though he returned at 4 ‘o’ clock, his mom would be waiting for him. But today! Today it looks like Riya had had all the food in her king sized stomach and spared not a single grain for me!

“Searching for food, anybody?” Riya said getting out from the curtains and Arjun saw her smiling down at him and knew it was her plan to starve him to death as an answer to his boot polish.

“Where’s the food, Riya!” Arjun asked really hungry.

“Umm, the food is over, as you can see.” Riya said and sat down at the table sipping water, as the hungry looks he gave made her throat dry from anxiety.

“I am not in a mood to play games.” Arjun warned and Riya got a little worried.

“aa..games? I am not playing games!” Riya said managing back her strength.

“Riya – ” Arjun gave a look to her after calling name in hunger, it sent a chill down her spine, as if he warned and said that he would eat her if he were not given the food.

Riya too gulped and said, “okay! Okay!” she pulled the tablecloth up and revealed the extremely good-looking dishes! She kept the casseroles on the table, Arjun quickly went to the table and tried fetching the plate.

Riya quickly slapped his hands away and he flinched, “oww! What was that for!?” he said rubbing his back of the hand.

“Wash them! I can see the germs running on your fingers! Yikes!!” Riya made a face and Arjun gave a look to her but knew she wont budge until he did what she said.

He quickly went and washed his hands and sat like a hungry 2 year old.

Riya served him and slipped the plate in front of him. But before he could touch the delicious food she snatched the plate away and said, “this is the last time you are getting food after eleven! After today, if you want to have dinner at home, you will have to enter the house at eleven! 11:10 LAST!” she said and Arjun looked at her face, she was damn serious and he knew she was capable of doing it too, “agree?!” she asked and Arjun nodded a yes, “speak it!” Riya said like a teacher.

“Yes, my lord, I respectfully agree!” Arjun said and saw her handling him the plate and finally! He had his food.

Devil! I know she is looking for a chance to kill me! But starve me to death! She chose the most painful death! She is such a monster! Arjun thought while gobbling his food and saw her sitting down.

Riya sat down next to him and looked at him while he ate. He looked like a child while he was hungry. Just pleading for some food! Poor guy! She thought but then mentally slapped herself, he is Arjun! He deserves everything but sympathy!

Seeing him eat Riya too arranged her plate and started eating, Arjun saw this and said, “you’re eating now?”

“Yes – I – I -” Riya fumbled, not wanting to admit that she waited for him.

“Why?” Arjun said as an idea to tease her occurred in his brain.

Seeing the mischievous grin on his face Riya said, “don’t be so happy! I didn’t waited for you!” she said trying to cover up but closed her eyes cursing herself to admit.

“ooohh!” Arjun said in the tone of Is-that-so.

“What ‘ooohh’ huh?!” Riya said hiding her embarrassment in anger.

“Okay okay.” Arjun said and resumed eating.

They had their dinner in peace, that was really a rare scenario between them and then to his surprise when he was done eating, Riya took his plate and poured a glass of water for him too! Strange!

But then came her masterpiece! Her own created art! Muffins! Nope, ‘special’ muffins.

Riya grinned and bit her tongue to stop herself from smiling and kept the muffins on the table so that he may have one.

Arjun looked at her, why was she being so different?! Why was she so caring?

Riya then couldn’t stop the evil smile that made its way on her face so decided to wash the dishes so that Arjun would not see her.

Arjun’s mouth nearly opened seeing her doing all this, first she served him food, then took his plate, then water, then muffins, then washing!

But somewhere his heart swelled in pride! She was doing all this for me!

Arjun thought and then the evil idea to tease her again came in his mind. He walked behind her, stood so near that he was barely touching her back from his chest. He came close to her, and exhaled his hot air on her neck. Riya had some plate in her hands that slipped and was about to fall inside the sink but Arjun quickly held it up, not making a noise for his parents to wake up. Seeing this Riya took a sharp breath in, as his hands brushed through hers. Her soapy hands felt hot as soon as they felt his touch, the same toxic touch of him.

Arjun too couldn’t stop himself from inhaling a long and soothing air of her scent, a fresh smell of her shampoo entered his nostrils and hijacked his senses. He lost himself and his hands touched hers slightly leaving the plate on the sink. Riya too felt the urge to feel him near herself and then gasped as his rough and strong hands touched her soapy ones. He quickly took her hands in his and held them in his fist, they were small, petite and very very soft, just like silk. The foam in her hands by which she rubbed the dishes squeezed in their fist, making their hands slippery. Arjun took the advantage and slowly slipped his hand towards her wrist. He held the small wrist in his and wondered how small her hands were in compared to his big ones. Riya suddenly felt aware of his closeness and turned to leave but Arjun took a step closer and blocked her between himself and the sink. Now his hot breathes falling on her face.

She looked at him and again his eyes appeared to be alien, like she had never seen anything like them before. She saw his face as it came near hers and moved hers sideways. Arjun smirked inwardly knowing he had an effect on her. And if he was right, the effect was the common outcome he had from girls. But knowing it was from HER and FOR him, it created a roar of happiness inside him. He didn’t know why, but knowing her lashes were down in shyness and the red color that took over her face was the outcome of HIS nearness, gave him a very proud feeling. Proud and possessed. He again felt a pang of possession go through him. As if it was his right to give this effect to her, as if he owned her. He loved the idea of owning her! He smiled at her nervousness and decided to break this awkwardness.

“Admit it!” he said in his husky voice that never failed to send chills down her spine.

Riya with much effort lifted the lashes shyly and looked at him, and he, he just couldn’t think what happened the moment her eyes looked up at him. As if something just went up and down inside him. He felt a shiver pass through his vein, a shiver alien to his senses, a shiver that doesn’t feel like a shiver, but as a lightening that struck him and captured his heart hostage.

“Admit it!” Arjun said again not knowing what he spoke.

“What?” Riya asked not knowing what she was asked to admit.

“That you waited for me.” Arjun said nearing her earlobe and whispering these words into them, “that you wanted to eat with me!”

“That’s not true!” she refused instantly moving away from his hot breaths that started to make her senses go mad.

“It is!” he said and Riya couldn’t take it, she pushed him and tried to escape.

But Arjun, he was fast, he grabbed her soapy wrist in his soapy hands, in a grip that was stronger than stone, and pulled her back in her place and captured her again.

Riya wriggled her wrist slightly and tried to throw some senses in him. “Arjun! What are you doing?!” she said and suddenly a thought of someone seeing them like this struck her. She saw at his back, making sure no one saw them.

“No one is here, and if mom and dad slept once, they never wake up, they are deep sleeper.” Arjun said shamelessly and Riya looked at him wide eyed.

“You are out of your mind!” she said and pushed him again but this time he pulled her to him and locked her hand in his, behind her back. “Ah, Arjun!” she winced as his hard hold pained her soft hands.

“Admit it.” Arjun said again but now in a tone of that’s-the-only-way-to-get-out-of-my-hold.

Riya closed her eyes in defeat and said, “okay!!” she sighed, “I waited for you!” she said and hoped he would leave her but no, he didn’t.

“Why?!” he said coming closer to her lips and Riya felt highly intimidated by this act of his, it was barely away from hers. If she took a long breath they were about to touch hers! “Tell me why?!” Arjun asked urgently as he couldn’t hold it any longer.

“Because I knew you have a habit of having food with someone! You cannot eat alone! That’s why aunty always waited for you for dinner!” she said and looked at him angrily, for making him admit it all.

“So you cared?” he asked again and Riya was in no state to give more answers, her feet barely took her weight on them and every time he spoke in this alien voice, it was as if his every word created havoc on her senses.

But whatever it was, she was not going to kneel down in front of him OR this feeling!

“No I didn’t!” she said and Arjun laughed mocking her audacity.

Riya looked at his silent laugh hurting her ego.

“What are you laughing at?!” she asked.

“You will never learn how to lie!” and left her abruptly so that she can leave.

It was visible in her eyes that if Arjun held her one more second, there was something about happen.

Getting scared at his own desires and not trusting his heart, Arjun left her.

Seeing so much in his eyes Riya lowered hers, not because she was afraid of seeing something in them, but because she was afraid HE would see something forbidden in hers. Getting the freedom of her life, she ran away. Not from him, but from herself.

ooo

After Riya left him like that Arjun was in deep thinking, What in the name of god just happened?! Was It me?! Or was it someone else inside me!? Why was it feeling like – like—it was a start of something big! Something that was going to be the life and death of me!

(Don’t worry I am not Ekta kapoor and Arjun isn’t going to die at all!)

Riya too went inside her room and suddenly felt uneasy, as if something was stuck in her throat and she was not able to breathe. As if it was something telling her the value of her life. She felt precious and as if she – she—mattered. As if her existence came to meaning in his eyes.

ooo

Next Morning.

Riya got up and got dressed. She had her first day at college today! And she was feeling terrible about it. She had this great feeling of anxiety. Well she had it from last night but still she had it!

She went down and saw the poor muffins she made sitting quietly on the table since night. She again grinned evilly and thought, Arjun Rawte! You asked me so many questions!? Now I will do something to shut you up permanently!

She got down and had her breakfast. Till then Arjun arrived. He too was not sure what happened last night but seeing Riya eat nicely made it light. If she minded anything, it clearly affected her eating habit and as she was eating nicely, it meant everything was okay.

They had their food and then Riya got up and held her bag, Mrs. Rawte came and stopped her.

“Arrey Riya, wait for two minutes, once Arjun is done, he will drop you.” she said and smiled.

“Oh no aunty,” Riya said remembering the incident but then covered it up, “I mean he- he must be busy nah?”

“No no, no busy! It’s your first day and you can’t go alone!” Mrs. Rawte said and moved to Arjun, “Arjun, drop her.” she said nearly ordering him and Arjun nodded.

“Aunty I will take the bus-” Riya again tried but was cut in the middle.

“Nothing! Its final, Arjun would drop you.” she said with tone of finality and Arjun got up to go before she protests again.

As they were about to go Mrs. Rawte brought a muffin and fed Riya, “it is believed that it’s a good luck if you eat something sweet while going out for important work.”

Riya’s eyes moistened listening to that and she saw the image of her mother in her and hugged her. Mr. Rawte too came and handed her some money as shagun. (shagun means good luck too.) Riya gave him a hug too and left.

ooo

The ride was very quiet and peaceful, they both expected it to be awkward but they didn’t feel any awkwardness. It was a healthy silence between them. As if they don’t need to clarify anything about last night to anyone.

As they reached Riya got down and Arjun too.

“Do you want me to come up and meet the authorities for you?” Arjun said as he saw the worry lines on her face.

Knowing it would surely be awkward if Arjun came to her first day at college and warned someone, knowing him enough he wanted to warn the authorities about ragging. “No, I am okay. Its just first day jitters.” Riya said and smiled. “Here.” She gave a small box to him.

“What’s this?” he said looking at the box.

“You forgot to eat them last night.” She said and Arjun remembered them so took it.

Smiling widely, Riya went inside the broad gates of St. Teresa college (St. T’s) and after looking at her till she went inside, Arjun went away too.

ooo

Riya felt really scared when she went in the college. She thought it was good if Arjun came with her but then shut her insides from even thinking like that and went to her classroom.

Riya was a lively girl so made new friends instantly. Everything was going fine till lunch break happened.

She and her new friends went to cafeteria to have something when someone called her from behind.

“Hey fresher!” and the voice dried her blood. It was some senior ready to rag her.

Riya turned and looked at him. He clearly looked like a thug and had tattoos on his arms.

“Yes.” Riya said slightly scared.

“What’s your name?” he asked and Riya looked at her friends, asking mentally to tell or not but they too looked clueless.

“Riya, Mukherjee.” She said and the guy came forth.

“So miss Riya!” he said looking up and down at her, “what your specialty?” he asked staring at her.

“umm- I – I” Riya fumbled not sure what to say, anything she says could also backfire at her.

“Do you dance?!” he asked.

“Yes.” Riya said and looked down, knowing what was coming next.

“Then do it!” he said ordering and Riya got a bad feeling about this.

Riya at first saw her friends who looked at her with you-are-in-trouble look and gulped, but then started to move her hands and legs slightly as if dancing. And the guy and his two friends looked at her friends.

“What are you guys doing?!” the guys asked her other friends. “Dance!” he ordered and they too started dancing like Riya.

Riya was scared but felt good thinking they would leave her after making them dance but then came the yucky part! That guy took out the bundle of notes and started throwing at them as if they were cheap bar dancers! And moreover one of the guys touched her friend, Mona, on her waist and started dancing by touching her! The girl pushed him but he didn’t stop! Riya thought this was more than the line and went to him and slapped! The guy fell on floor and held his numb cheek.

“How dare you!?” the first guy with tattoos said gritting his teeth.

ooo

Arjun solved the case they worked on and was feeling extremely hungry. Rathore went out to do some important work and Shree-Chotu were off to their homes. He was alone so didn’t even felt going to the cafeteria to eat alone. He sat there and opened his bag, and found the box given by Riya. He smiled and took it out.

He realized and quickly took the glass of water he had in front of him but the small glass was so not enough! He quickly ran to the cafeteria like a maniac and as soon as he entered he took the first jug kept on the table and emptied it in one go. But then too his mouth didn’t felt at peace. He then went to the waiter and said in his hoarse voice due to chilly, “sweet-” he said and took long breaths “sweet! SOMETHING SWEET!” he ordered and then the person gave him some sugar. He snatched the whole bowl and ate two three spoons at once. Then after eating nearly the half of the bowl, he felt some of the chilliness subside. He then again had some water and sighed in relief.

The waiter looked at him like he has gone mad and Arjun said, “what are you looking at?! Do your work!” sternly and exited the café.

ooo

“How dare you!?” the first guy with tattoos said gritting his teeth.

Hearing him get angry, Riya thought nothing and ran!

“Wait, you effing chick!” he roared and the guys ran behind her.

She ran inside the café, then she ran inside a hall type place where they had their assembly but he was still following her!

Arjun saw his phone flashing her name, maybe she called to find out if her prank worked or not! He thought and rejected the call.

The guy came near the classroom Riya hid in and looked around. Riya kept her palm on her mouth so that he couldn’t even hear her breaths, but he did.

He came directly in front of her and pulled her to him. Riya looked at the guy but he was not the one running after her. She looked at him and for a second she forgot that she was hiding. The man in front of her looked a bit different but she didn’t get any negative vibes from him. She looked at him helpless and suddenly the guy with tattoos came up. He was at the end of the corridor as he still didn’t spot her but was looking for her. Riya saw him and pulled the guy holding her and herself in the corner of the room again.

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Riya didn’t know but pulled his jacket and hid in it, hoping when the tattoo guy comes, he won’t see her. The broad chest and long height of the man in front of her was enough to hide her in a mob! She hid her face in his chest and the guy, he just looked on. He had never seen such a beauty in his whole life! He had never witnessed a girl looking so hot when she got scared. The worry lines added to her beauty and she looked like an angel in distress.

“P-please!” she said trying to get her breaths even, “help me?!” she whispered to him.

The way she held him close and tried hiding herself in him, he got goosebumps. He heard the steps outside the room and quickly pulled the curtains over them and kept his hands on the wall making her secure. Riya looked at this and was happy that now he wont see her.

Her hot and short breaths fell on his shirt but he could feel the hotness inside him.

The tattoo guy came in the room to search, she could tell by the way he banged his feet on floor, urgently, to find her.

Riya trembled at the sound he made to push the chair aside, this was not the classroom, but a cabin like place she looked from the corner of her eyes. As his feet neared, she moved more into the guy holding her.

The guy was Sik. Sikandar Kapoor.

Sik felt her tremble and held her close to himself, not knowing what or how she would feel about it. Riya too felt secure and clutched his sides, partially hugging him.

The sense of satisfaction that flew through his veins was magical. He instantly felt that this girl was something he would never want to loose, strange, he didn’t even know her, or even had a better look at her! But still he knew.

Suddenly the curtains were pulled and they were revealed. The tattoo guy smiled wickedly and looked at a scared Riya clutching for her life.

He held her hairs and took her away from Sik.

“Ahh!!” Riya winced in pain and Sik fisted his palms.

“MAYUR!!!” Sik shouted. (The tattoo-guy’s name was Mayur.) “Leave her!!” Sik said warning him.

“Oh no professor!” he said not obeying him, “she slapped a guy in my group!” he said and a tear fell from her eyes.

Sik closed his eyes in order to control the anger that build inside him seeing her beautiful almond eyes cry. “Leave her! This is the last time I am saying!” Sik said.

“No, she has to pay!” Mayur said and as soon as he was about drag her out, Sik punched him.

Mayur left her hairs and fell on the ground.

“You always come in my way but I spared you as you were the professor!” Mayur said getting up. “But not now.” he said and was about to punch Sik but he moved aside and kicked Mayur.

He is the professor!? Riya thought and looked at him, he looked more of a student than the professor. But then Riya saw the fight take place in front of her and cried miserably.

“Stop it!!” Riya said crying bitterly and they both stopped.

Mayur looked at her and Sik looked at her eyes, they were scared but still angry.

Mayur came to her and warned, “This is the first day fresher!” and went away.

Riya looked at his back and then at Sik.

“You, you are okay?” Sik asked coming to her and Riya took a small step back.

She remembered the monster in his eyes, clearly visible when he punched him but she was thankful that he saved her nevertheless. “Yes.” She said meekly.

“Do you want me to call anyone for you?” he asked politely and Riya looked at him in gratitude.

“Yes, my friend.” She told him and gave her cell phone so that he could take the number and called.

Arjun was busy in a meeting so he didn’t pick up.

Riya couldn’t wait for going home now. It was not a good feeling staying here. Even though the professor who saved her life was with her all the time.

“Hi I am, Sikandar Kapoor.” He asked to divert her attention from the recent events. “I am the student counselor.”

“Hi, R-Riya.” She said and shook hands nervously.

After that she sat and took her phone again and started calling him. As she heard the ring go, her heart broke and she couldn’t help the sobs that escaped from her lips.

“Arjun! Come here! Please!” Riya spoke panting frantically, “I need you!”

“Riya, what happened?!” he asked but Riya couldn’t answer, she cried in happiness as finally she heard his voice and Arjun went mad hearing her like that.

“Arjun, come here. Just come.” Riya said through her tears.

And hearing the last sentence Arjun ran, pushing all the doors of his office wide open, he ran to her. At the door Rathore held Arjun who ran like a maniac.

“Arjun?!” he said holding him, “what happened, why so worried?” he asked casually.

“Riya, Rathore! She called and she sounded terrible!” he said and without wasting another moment they both ran together.

ooo

Riya sat on the chair and Sik offered her the water, she drank some of it and kept it on the table.

“Will you -” she sobbed, “will you leave me, to the door. I – I don’t want to-” she said and sobbed again.

“Don’t worry, I will take you.” he said keeping a hand on her shoulder and helped getting on her shaky feet.

As soon as they stepped out, everyone saw them and stared as if they were the clowns.

“Don’t worry.” Sik whispered to her and held her hand firmly.

They soon reached the gates. As they reached Riya thought he would leave her, she held his hands tightly and Sik said, “I wont leave until your friend comes for you.” he said and smiled warmly. Riya felt the cold wind touch her again and Sik kept a hand on her shoulders, to keep her from shaking.

They hardly waited for 5 minutes when a black SUV stopped abruptly.

Arjun threw open the door and got down.

Seeing him Riya couldn’t help but cry and run to him. She ran and hugged him tightly. Arjun too threw his arms around her and soothed her hairs by touching her head lovingly. He held her in his arms like she belonged there and continued to run his hands on her back and hairs.

Rathore too came to her and kept a soothing hand on her head.

The way she trembled against him, he knew something bad has happened. And whomever responsible, he won’t leave him or her.

“Shh..” Arjun soothed her.

“Arj- Arjun! I – am so-” she sobbed.

Seeing her so Arjun’s eyes became red, “shh, Riya. Its okay. I am here.” He said and made her see himself.

Sik saw her run out to him and hug him like he was all she needed. His fist tightened and felt jealous.

“Tell me what happened.” Arjun asked and Riya looked at him. She knew him. He won’t spare the guy who hurt her. She looked away and kept quiet. “I asked Riya, tell me.” Arjun asked soothingly.

“No-nothing, Arjun, I just-”

“Do it looks like nothing Riya? Look at you! Tell me.” Arjun said seeing that she won’t tell him.

“One guy, he, he asked me to dance as ragging,” she said and Arjun nodded telling her he was listening, “but then he misbehaved with my friend and and- and I -” Riya said and Arjun nodded again telling her to continue, “I slapped him, he was throwing notes on us!” she said angrily and Arjun’s hold tightened on her.

Arjun smiled through his anger, “Wow, this was brave.” He said smiling down at her and Riya continued.

“Then he ran –behind me.” Riya sobbed, “he saved me.” Riya said pointing at Sik.

Arjun quickly held Riya from her waist, close to himself and took her to him, “thank you so much.” He said really feeling indebted to him.

“No, no, its okay.” Sik said getting embarrassed in front of her.

“Who was that guy?” Arjun asked Riya. And she again looked here and there, “Riya I asked something.”

“Arjun, whatever happened was-”

“Don’t!” he said a bit sternly, “he messed with the wrong girl!”

“Mayur singhania. He is the minister’s son.” Sik said hoping Arjun would get scared hearing minister’s name.

But this angered him more, “that son of a -” he stopped as Riya looked at him, he was about to swear in front of her! “Come.” Saying so he held her to himself and started to take her inside again.

“No! I won’t go inside!” Riya said, thinking he would still be in the college.

“Riya, I am with you.” Arjun said and looked into her eyes. “Come.”

“Arjun-” Riya protested again.

“You are my strong girl, Riya. You can’t run away from things!” he said and Riya walked.

As they entered everyone again stopped and stared at them, now this girl is with three guys?! Arjun heard someone say and held Riya tightly, telling her this does not affect him and she should not too.

They then directly walked to the principal’s office. Riya got scared, as she knew Arjun was about to complain it to the principal. But she didn’t know, Arjun never complained, he solved every problem by himself.

“Riya, wait here.” He said and nodded Rathore to come and hold her.

“Arjun, don’t do this.” Riya pleaded, “stop -”

“Riya.” He said her name and she knew. The damage would be beyond repair now.

ooo

Arjun entered the principal’s cabin and banged his palm on his table as he talked on the phone.

The principal looked at him and got nervous, “ACP sir?!” he said getting up as he recognized him.

“Collect all your students at one place!!” he ordered.

“bu-but sir, what happened!” asked the principal.

“Call an urgent assembly!” Arjun ordered and he quickly announced on the mikes.

Soon in 5 minutes everyone assembled in the hall.

Arjun, Rathore, Riya, principal and Sik came to the stage and everyone started whispering. Mayur and his friends looked at them smiling, knowing his dad would take care of everything.

Arjun went to the mike and called, “I am ACP Arjun Suryakant Rawte!” and the smiles vanished from their faces. “This girl,” he pointed to Riya and she looked down, “she is Riya, my friend.” He said and Mayur heard all this shocked.

“A guy has dared,” he looked at the crowd analyzing, “to make her cry.” He said and looked at her tear stricken face. “Now, if that guy comes forward himself, I can promise to give him the punishment with minimal pain, and if I find out myself, the punishments will still be there, but I will make sure! He feels them till his death!!” Arjun warned suddenly. His calmed voice turning louder and evil.

He looked at the crowd and no one moved.

Arjun moved his face towards Rathore and said on the mike, “I want this guy, Rathore. Any how! I want this man!” he said sternly and Mayur gulped.

And then he went to Riya and Rathore came forth. “Mayur singhania!” Rathore said and he turned pale. “I know you’re here. Don’t make me call Riya on the mike and identify you, it will be the last identifier of your life. No matter whose son you are or who the hell is your dad!” he said and Mayur started to run. As soon as he reached the door, Shree and Chotu stopped him by coming in front of him and Rathore smiled, “thanks Mayur.” He said mocking him and started to go but then again came to the mike and said, “Do I still need to warn you guys that this girl on my left, (Riya) is the most important girl for us. So you guys better be good to her, next time the ETF found anyone ragging anyone, then let me tell you, we wont like to waste our time talking!” he said and Arjun came to the mike again.

Everyone held their breaths as to what he might say, “you guys come here to study, its better you put your concentration on studies, and if any of the girls have any problems, you know where to call. ETF lines will be always open and we will always be ready to help you.” Arjun said and the girls clapped for him and then he gestured Shree to bring Mayur to the stage.

Shree and Chotu dragged him and threw him on the stage. Mayur stood in front of Arjun, he came to him and said, “don’t be nervous, you wont get anything from Me.” Arjun said and moved aside. He went to Riya and bought her to him, “slap him, Riya.” Arjun asked and Riya looked at him shocked. “Slap him so hard that he forgets to treat any girl badly.” Arjun said and Riya looked at him, she then looked at Mona who was in the assembly, and slapped.

The whole hall fell into grave silence and the sound of the slap echoed in the silence.

Arjun then grabbed him by collars and said, “tell your dad, Arjun Rawte came.” He said nearing him, “and be thankful to her that I am leaving you without any lethal damages, or else I would have put all the charges on you for ragging, harassing and many more you don’t even know Of!” he left him and took Riya away.

The people who looked at her strangely now looked at her with smile and gratitude to show Mayur his real place as they too were fed up of his actions.

As they walked out back, Riya looked at Arjun who walked with her and suddenly she was full of respect for him. What he did for her today was something she could expect only from him. The support, the understanding and the protectiveness his whole body, represented for her was something she was now proud of.

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Arjun mixing itching powder in her cloths and Riya wearing them to college.

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CHAPTER THREE

—

As they went out Rathore saw them, they were like ‘we both are meant for each other’. Rathore thought that Arjun and Riya needed some time alone. Riya was still not leaving him and he too, was not leaving her shoulders, as if his life depended on it. So he decided to go with Shree and Chotu in their car and left Arjun and Riya alone.

The ride down home was silent. Like totally silent. Riya was looking down on her legs and Arjun was driving so his eyes didn’t leave the road. Arjun took few quick glances at her and could tell she was deeply affected by the incident. He thought slapping mayur would help her but nope, Riya was still in her shell.

“Well, the muffins were great!” he said meekly hoping to see a smile.

And yes he got one, as Riya remembered what she had done.

“You never leave a chance, do you?” he asked and finally Arjun got the view of her perfect doe eyes.

“What chance?” she asked.

“For harassing me and my tongue.” He said and she laughed a little. “I was on fire when I ate those! Do you have any idea how much chilly powder you put in it?! Maybe full jar!” he said and Riya laughed again but then she suddenly became embarrassed. He did so much for her, and she. She was so bad.

Her laugh died and she again looked down, feeling guilty for doing what she did, “I am sorry.” She said and Arjun stopped the car dramatically.

“WHAT?!” Arjun said acting shocked like hell. “The great Riya! Is saying sorry to me!?” he acted as if excited like a teen girl, “oh my god!”.

“Shut up!” Riya said as she felt more embarrassed and said again, “I am really sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.” She looked down and continued, “You have done so much for me, I – I added chilly powder to -”

“shhhh.” Arjun came exactly in front of her and placed his index finger on her lips, shutting her abruptly.

Her eyes widened and her lips were on fire. The way he came near her and placed his finger on her lips, it was just—monstrous, as if he was challenging her to speak one more word and he would –

Shh, Riya! What are you thinking! She shushed her heart that was drowned in the thought of him being a monster to her. She closed her eyes and felt his finger twitch. She opened and found him near her, so near that he was almost on top of her and her back was forced into touching the edge of the seat and the door of the car.

“Never say sorry to me, ever again.” he said in his husky mere voice and needless to say, it sent a chill down her spine.

There was more to the statement he said at that moment. It was as if he was telling her that she had all he rights on him to torture him, torment him, and make him feel the way she made him, breathless, beatless and sometimes, lifeless.

Arjun saw her eyes begging him to do something, down under he saw a slight urge, a desire. His eyes widened at what he saw and quickly backed away. She was so innocent, her eyes reflected everything she even thought!

Arjun took a deep breath, suppressing his own desires. They shouldn’t be doing this. They cant. He and his family had the responsibility of her. And he himself, no he can’t do this.

Just then he started the car and drove off immediately. Riya too kept mum and looked out.

Soon they reached the house and Arjun parked the car in his driveway.

As Riya started to go out she said, “Arjun, don’t tell aunty about what happened at college today, she would get worried.”

“But Riya, she needs to know.” he protested, “and moreover I can’t hide anything from her. I shouldn’t.” he said and Riya got a bit irritated.

“So you tell her everything!?” Riya asked accusing. Arjun saw her getting back at herself and smiled inwardly.

“I tell her everything!” Arjun said proudly.

“ooohhh!” Riya said dramatically and continued, “so have this ‘mama’s boy’ told his mom about his girlfriend?” Riya asked blinking her eyes as if saying ‘if not, I will tell her.’

“But I don’t have a girlfriend!” Arjun argued.

“Well, I know that. But your mom doesn’t.” Riya smiled evilly, “she would believe anything I said.” And her smile grew wider.

Arjun understood what she meant and said, “no! You are not going to say anything to her!” Arjun said horrified thinking how will she react!

“So, it’s a deal.” Riya said and raised her hand to shake with his. And Arjun, had no choice, she always, ALWAYS had her way.

—

Riya entered the house and smiled constantly so that Mrs. Rawte doesn’t get the hint that she was upset.

She came forth and hugged Riya and asked how her day was.

(Photo of Mrs. Rawte, her real name is Shalini Kapoor Sagar! I really really love her as Dilshad.)

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Riya hugged her tightly, “it was fantastic.” She said and Mrs. Rawte smiled.

Soon she saw Arjun and asked, “What are you doing here? You didn’t go to office?” she asked and before Arjun could speak Riya told her.

“Actually, I called him.” Mrs. Rawte looked at her, “my classes were done and I thought to come back but the bus was available after 2 hours, so I called him.” Riya said and smiled.

“Strange.” Mrs. Rawte said thinking something and Riya got her eyes closed, maybe she was suspecting them, “you called him, its okay. But HE CAME!! Leaving his work?!” she then moved to Arjun and touched his forehead from the back of her hand, “are you fine? You left your work and came to drop her?” She teased and Arjun huffed.

“Stop it, mom!” he said removing her hand, “I was free, so I came.” He said, as he was now feeling shy by the teasing.

“I bet he would have made you wait for an hour!” Mrs. Rawte again teased.

Riya looked at him in gratitude and said lovingly admiring him, “No, he came as soon as I called him.” She said staring at him and Mrs. Rawte and Arjun stared back at her. She was lost in him.

Soon she came back to her senses and corrected herself, “he came instantly, he knows I don’t like to wait.” Riya said as if she ordered him and he followed her.

“Thank god, at least someone has an upper hand on him!” Mrs. Rawte taunted him mercilessly and Riya laughed with her, and Arjun rolled his eyes and went up.

Ooo

Next day.

Arjun got up fast and got ready, “upper hand huh? I will show her.” he said to himself and went inside his own room, which was currently hijacked by this terrorist.

He went in by the adjacent room’s balcony, through the balcony gate as his room and the room just before it was having the same balcony.

He saw the room and scanned it for her, it was empty, the bathroom was locked and he could hear the shower as the water was descending on the floor. He saw her dress kept on the bed, and an evil plan came to his mind. He went back to his room and came again holding a small packet.

“Upper hand, miss Riya Mukherjee, I will make your hand go MAD!” saying so, he put the gloves in his own hands and took the powder and applied it inside her dress. It was an ultimate feeling, to get revenge!

After he was done Arjun had a mute devil laugh, in case she heard him!

As soon as he heard the door click open, he moved out of the balcony and ran away.

Riya came out and dried her hair, she was really happy, she didn’t know why but she was. At first when the mayur incident happened she was even afraid to look at the faces of the other students, but now, she was willing to see them, after what happened to that mayur! Because of Arjun! Her heart whispered and she smiled to herself, but then retorted to it, “he is such a devil, monster and a -a –a sweet, very sweet guy!” Her heart again whispered, she closed her eyes literally by mocking her heart and got ready for her college.

She had a royal blue color top and a pair of sky blue denims. She then curled her hairs and left them open. After she was ready she went down to the kitchen.

“Hello, aunty.” She chirped, “good morning.” Riya wished her smiling brightly.

“Wow, darling, you look so cute!!” Said Mrs. Rawte as she admired her.

Riya blushed, “thank you.” and looked down.

Just then Arjun came, Poor girl doesn’t know how adorable she is going to get! Mocked Arjun in his brain and smiled evilly to himself as he sat on the table having his breakfast.

“MOM! I am getting late!” shouted Arjun so that Mrs. Rawte doesn’t ask him to take her to college and spoil his car seat.

“Arjun, why are you shouting!” Mrs. Rawte kept the plate in front of him as she came out of the kitchen. Meanwhile Riya came out, “Arjun, isn’t she looking adorable?!” Mrs. Rawte asked him teasing, though she knew he doesn’t even care what anyone is wearing.

“Yes mom,” Arjun smiled at her, and mentally smiled to himself, “she is looking real cute.” He said stuffing his mouth with food, so that his evil smile is not visible.

Riya after getting a casual comment from him grinned and went all red in blush. She didn’t know why she felt so good being praised by him. Good? Infact she felt her heart race! Why?! She thought but then heard Mrs. Rawte speak.

“Riya, baby, have something.” she said lovingly and Arjun got mentally angry by all the attention she had, as if she was a princess and he, a pauper!

Soon they ate and it was time to go. Arjun quickly grabbed his bag and went out bidding a quick bye so that he wont be taking Riya to college.

Mrs. Rawte looked at her son and wondered what’s with him today, but then Riya too got up and asked to leave. She smiled and waved her bye today as Riya too was in a hurry.

—

Riya went in her college and saw everyone looking at her again, but today they had a warm smile, not a mocking one as yesterday. They had a look of respect for her, for being able to handle that mayur.

Soon the bell to her first class was heard and all the students, except the lazy ones, went to their class.

Now her new friends, Mona and Dishu waited for her and Riya met them smiling.

“Thanks Riya.” Said Mona thanking her for yesterday, “the way you stepped up for me, I am -” and Riya smiled and accepted. Soon they entered the class and the class started off. Riya sat at the side with Dishu in the middle and Mona on the other side.

The teacher came and started speaking on random topics. They were having a bore lecture so Dishu whispered to her.

“Well, Riya, who was that handsome guy with you?” Riya suddenly felt a current of jealousy and anger flow through her.

“Who?” Riya said acting she didn’t understand who Dishu was talking about.

“Arrey, that guy!” she said dreaming, “in beautiful specs.” She drooled in her dream.

Riya thought she was talking about Arjun, so she felt angry that her friend found him ‘handsome’ too.

“Arjun doesn’t wear specs?!” she said imagining how he would look in them.

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Riya opened her eyes in horror and said, “no, no! He definitely doesn’t wear specs!” she said out loud and the lecturer glared at her. Riya looked at him and looked away.

“offo! I was not talking about Arjun Rawte!” she said making a face at him, “I was talking about the guy, who was wearing specs and had a bag, remember he wore a jacket on his t-shirt!” Dishu tried to make Riya remember and Riya knew whom she was talking about. Somewhere she went happy that her new friend doesn’t like Arjun. Well he is not the type of guy every girl would like! She thought. Only you can, stupid! Her heart again said and she internally gave a glare to it.

“Are you talking about, Shrree!?” she said exaggerating his name and Dishu went blushing at this.

“Shrreee!” Dishu squealed, and the lecturer looked at her now.

“Get out!” said the lecturer angrily and Dishu got up. “All three of you! You seem to enjoy some other conversation!” Riya gave a high five from behind Dishu’s back to Mona, who too was willing to get out of this boring lecture.

They went out making a sad face and laughed once they got out.

Suddenly while walking down the corridor Riya felt something itchy on her back. She itched a bit but found nothing.

“So tell me more about Shree!” Dishu said and Mona rolled her eyes.

“Look at this shameless girl! She just got us out of the class and now too, her blabber continues!” Mona said mocking Dishu.

“Oh yeah! So who was blabbering about that tough body builder guy after Riya left! Huh?!” Dishu retorted and Mona looked away shying.

“ohh look at my friends! I am so flat!!” Riya said looking at both their faces, as they were drooling mentally on Shree and Chotu.

“Shut up!” Mona said waving Riya away as she teased them mercilessly.

Soon they reached the café and sat on the chairs.

As she sat, Riya again felt something itchy, this time it was like she would tear apart her dress to her skin. She got up and saw her chair, there was nothing on the back of her chair that would make her itchy. But her skin felt terribly itchy now. She excused herself and went to wash room.

She opened the door and went inside and started scratching like a monkey. First she did by her fingers but then it itched so much that she used her nails!

But then also she didn’t feel relief, she felt as if something is under her skin! She applied a bit cold water on her neck and tried to make it cool, but it still felt horrible.

—

Arjun went to office but his mind was reeling back on Riya. She must be going bonkers by now! Arjun raised his head in his victory and looked here and there if anyone was looking at him smiling like a kid in his office.

Soon he couldn’t help but wanted to see her adorable scratched face, so he got up and went out.

“Rawte, where are you going!?” Rathore asked strictly.

Damn this Rathore in his ‘chief’ form! He is such a spoilsport! Arjun thought annoyed that now he needed to make an excuse to go to his home or else Rathore wont let him. “I am going to the crime scene, I remembered something!” Arjun said thinking, well I didn’t lie to him, I was going to the crime scene, where I did the ‘crime’. He laughed mentally again and went to his house.

—

As Arjun reached his house, he entered hoping Riya was not back, he badly wanted to look at her face.

Just then he saw his mom walking on the stairs, he stopped and asked, “Mom, did you-” but then looked at her shocked face, she was staring at his back, he turned and saw Riya.

There she stood, all clad in red marks on her skin, she scratched like rashes! Her face red like tomato and her cheeks, they looked like strawberry! She was covered in redness! Her arms and her face looked as if she just had a fight with herself. And the helpless look! It was like cherry on top!

He held his laughter but as Riya walked forward and he saw her face more clearly, he couldn’t stop seeing her cherry red nose.

He burst into tears of laughter and Riya’s doubt was cleared, it was him! He did this all!

Mrs. Rawte nudged him to be quiet but Arjun heard nothing. He just pointed on her nose and laughed like a maniac. Hearing his laughter Mr. Rawte came out of his study, he held a book and his glasses hung loosely on his nose. He too adjusted to see what Arjun was pointing at and he too burst into laughter. Mrs. Rawte glared at him and he stopped at once. She gestured him to make Arjun stop too.

“Arjun! Bad boy! Stop laughing!” Mr. Rawte scolded as if scolding a 3 year old.

Arjun too stopped for a second but then again burst into laughter seeing her face again. Riya’s anger knew no bounds and she stomped to her room.

Mrs. Rawte just kept on staring at her son, who had still not stopped laughing.

Looking his mom’s temperature on a high limit he ate his own laughter down and looked down embarrassed.

“When she comes down, you will say sorry for laughing at her!” Mrs. Rawte warned and Arjun nodded yes.

He can do anything but cannot see his mom angry with him.

Ooo

Again keeping her dress out, Riya went in the bathroom to get rid of those itchy feelings. She took a hot and long shower, the hot water descending on her giving her the feeling of the ultimate itch! She felt as if burning inside, how dare he! I will show him who is the winner in this game! She thought and continued her shower. After she was done she came out in the robe.

As she came out she was shocked out of her wits! It was Arjun sitting on her bed! That too as if it was his own! Technically, it was.

She forgot everything and just charged towards him, “YOU!!” she said standing in front of him, “you did everything! Don’t lie to me! I know!” she said and looked at him as if she would kill him.

“Yes, I did it.”

“Don’t lie to me, I know you did it!” Riya said not hearing at all what he said.

“Yes, I did it!” he repeated again and Riya looked as if shocked again.

“You! You – pinhead!” she finally came up with a suitable word for him, “how dare you!”

“Oh don’t dare me, Riya. You very well know nobody dares Me.” he said in intimidating tone but Riya was way too angry now.

So she came up with the ultimate solution, TEASE HIM!!

“Pinhead!” she said and his face hardened, “Pinhead! Pinhead!”

Arjun could take no more, “shut up, Riya!” he said closing his eyes.

“Pinhead! Pinhead!”

“Not the pinhead, Ree!” he said for the last time.

But Riya didn’t listen, “pin-”

Before she could complete it, Arjun went to his knees, grabbed her on the bed and rolled on top of her.

“Say it one more time!” he dared.

And Riya lost in his eyes, couldn’t understand the dare and spoke, “pi-”

Before she could see, his lips were on her, again. The same way they were before, ruthless.

He took her lower lip and bit it, she moaned but now his hungry heart couldn’t stop at it. He took full advantage and held her close from one hand, while the other, touched her arms freely. The robe was tied tightly and Arjun groaned, as he wanted to touch her more and more. He kissed her perfect lips, as they tasted the same. The taste of them was still afresh in his brain, mind, heart and soul. How could he forget! It was something that changed him completely. Riya felt him against her senses, creating the same sensation he created years ago, but then she was not able to know what was happening and today, she knew, he was stealing her away from herself. He was taking her to a new world. He was reliving her taste when he heard her breaths on his face and she struggled for air in his mouth. He was too busy admiring her and ki-

I AM KISSING HER!?! AGAIN!?! His mind shouted and he left her abruptly. Riya too couldn’t see or hear anything besides his raged breathing that was tick tacking against her heart and his heart, beating like never before.

Even thought he left her lips, he still held her captive in his arms. They lay there on his bed, tangled with each other. Not thinking anything besides just two of them.

Just then Arjun looked at her legs, revealed by her robe while they were rolling. Riya saw him look at them and quickly got up straightening it and somewhere pulling it to cover herself from his piercing gaze. It was as if she never knew him, this side of him, it was hidden from her.

But little did she know, his ‘this side’ was even hidden from himself.

OOO

PRECAP:

Arjun and Riya’s past where they shared their first kiss!

OOO

Yay people!! Here’s the new part! And the start of the real story to begin!

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MUSKAAN

CHAPTER FOUR

Even thought he left her lips, he still held her captive in his arms. They lay there on his bed, tangled with each other. Not thinking anything besides just two of them.

But little did she know, his ‘this side’ was even hidden from himself.

‘This side’ was hidden, from years but now seeing her like this triggered him to do this again.

FLASHBACK (in ITALICS)

Arjun 18

Riya 13

Last day of school. Summer vacations starting next day.

It was her last day of school, she was extremely happy. Actually she was happy for two things, one, last day of school and second, Arjun! Her favorite bakra! Her personal and very own punching bag was arriving today. He would arrive when she would be in school. But then! Then she would bug him, bother him, annoy him, and irritate him!!

Riya laughed mysteriously and Gau noticed.

“So, Arjun is coming.” Gau said, it was not a question or a statement, it was just, obvious on her face.

Riya inhaled sharply and asked, “how do you know?!”

“Its written on your face.” Gau said casually and they both grinned, thinking of ways to bug him again.

“Hmm! Last time when I went to his place, he annoyed me like anything!” Riya said remembering, “you know, Gau, he put cockroaches in my bag and snails inside my shoes, yuck!” Riya made a face and clutched her bag close. “And made me drink karela juice!”

“Yep, you told me.” Gau said and then winked. “But now! Its his turn to come over!” she said and Riya returned an evil look.

“Yes, I have been planning it for soooooo long.” Riya said stretching her small arms in the corridor and suddenly bumped into a teacher.

The teacher scolded them for not walking properly and then Gau and Riya straightened and asked sorry.

“Look, he is not even here and he got me a scolding already!” Riya said getting more determined now, “he is so dead!!”

Gau laughed at her best friend and they rubbed their hands together and started planning things. Obviously, against him!

They sat on the small bench of the school ground in the recess and took out their lunch boxes. It was sandwich in Riya’s and noodles in Gau’s.

They both saw their boxes and their eyes glittered. They quickly exchanged the lunch and started eating. Gau loved sandwiches and Riya, noodles.

Gau took a bite of her sandwich and said while chewing with her mouth stuffed, “why do-don’t you- put some snails in- his shoes-”

Riya slurped some noodles in her mouth and spoke, “I do not copy tricks!” she said proudly, “I will put small rocks and sand on his bed. And then I will mix my water colors in water and offer him as juice!” Riya told her partner in crime as they planned.

“ohh Riya but I don’t have water color, I color with crayons na..” Said Gau innocently.

“Don’t worry I have two! I will give you one.” Said Riya chewing her noodles. “Then you can offer him red color, saying pomegranate juice and I will give him yellow, saying mango juice.” Riya said making her eyes big and imagining.

“How good na, Arjun would drink it and be like, ‘ewww’ ha ha ha!” Gau laughed and Riya smirked with her baby lips.

Ooo

It was the last part of the class.

Riya and Gau sat in their dance class, this was the only class they both loved and never missed. And there was another reason too, Rehan.

They wore their dancing shoes and went to their partners. Riya’s partner was Rehan, who she secretly had a crush on too. At their age, they didn’t even know what love meant. So it was all crushes at that time. Rehan was a tall guy with extreme looks. Riya always loved dancing and with Rehan, it was all she could imagine. He lifted her up and twirled, Riya spread her hands as the teacher told and swayed with the music. Rehan was two grades ahead of Riya and she was all happy as they were performing together in school function, they were doing a ball dance. But they had their last class today and now the summer vacations would start and she would meet him after two whole months, for the function itself when the school opens!

Gau’s partner was Rishi, as he stepped on her foot, she winced.

“Ah!” Gau shouted.

“What happened!” Riya came to her and held her.

“He stepped on my foot.” Gau told and the guy gulped.

He harmed Riya’s friend, correction, THE Riya’s friend.

“How dare you!!!” Riya said looking up at the guy.

“I am sorry Gau!” the guy looked at Gau.

“Don’t call her that! Only I can call her Gau, for you she is ‘Gauhar’, understood!” Riya said.

“I am sorry, Gauhar.” He said again.

And she smiled through her tears, “its okay.” She said.

“NO! Its not okay!” Riya said and looked at her angrily for forgiving so easily.

“Its okay, Riya.” Gau said and stood up, as she felt fine.

Riya looked at her and sighed in relief, but then looked at the guy, “you! If you step on her foot one more time, I will step on your face!” she warned and moved back to dancing.

Rehan looked at his partner and watched his feet.

Ooo

Arjun reached Riya’s home and sat on the sofa resting, resting till the ‘fire storm’ returns home.

“Arjun!” Mrs. Rawte called him and bought him out of a trance.

“Yes, mom.” He said.

“Why don’t you go and pick Riya. Her school would be over in few minutes.” Mrs. Rawte said and Arjun gulped. Go in her territory? NO!

“Umm, I -” Arjun fumbled, thinking how to refuse politely.

“Go on beta, take my car.” Mr. Mukherjee offered knowing Arjun loved to drive cars but Mr. Rawte didn’t let him.

Arjun’s eyes brimmed and he got up at once, Mr. Mukherjee gave him the car keys and Arjun ran out happily before Mr. Rawte objected.

As it was a small town, the roads were free and the there was no traffic at all, Arjun loved driving the car fast and reached the school in minutes while drive was of half an hour.

He waited for a minute but then again got impatient. Arjun had no patience at all!

He went inside and asked the peon, “where is Riya Mukherjee?” but then remembered there were so many students no body would know her by name.

“Oh Riya,” he looked at his clock, “its 1:20, she would have finished her math class and now she would be having her dance class. On the first floor, room 10.” The peon said smiling.

Arjun looked at him and then remembered her blabbering about her popularity. She was popular, indeed. Everybody had her schedule in their heads!

He gave a last look to the peon and went up the stairs. He peeped in and saw her yelling at a boy, as expected!

“You! If you step on her foot one more time, I will step on your face!” she warned and he smiled, she would never change!

She then went back at the center of the room and a boy held her waist! Arjun blinked his eyes, is he dreaming! A boy touching her waist! He looked close and saw her smiling at him! The boy held her waist and took her hand in his and pushed her back and pulled her close! Riya shyly looked away and he again twirled her around him. Was he seeing it or he was just – Arjun pinched himself and now knew he was seeing the reality and somewhere he didn’t know why, but felt extremely angry. In his anger he forgot to see the rest of the dancers behind her dancing the same way, even Gau. And he totally ignored the music also. He was now so angry that he was about to barge in the room and drag her out. A different feeling of possessiveness filled his senses and blinded his eyes and mind.

Seeing her dance so close to any other guy, made him clench his fist and he just kept on looking at what she did.

Quickly she went away and then ran back to him and jumped in arms, the guy held her firmly and twirled her in the air twice and pulled her down in an ending pose with her doing a split and he holding her. When she did the split, her skirt revealed her legs till her upper knees and she smiled looking up at him.

What was he?! Who is he?! And why was he dancing with Riya like that!?!

In that short span of time, he was feeling a different kind of rage, a rage full of – full of- himself!

He then tore his eyes away from her and went down before he knocks that guy down. He controlled and went down to his car and waited for her to come.

As the last bell rang, all the students went out shouting and screaming in joy. Every one took their bags and ran out of the school as if running out of the jail. Arjun sat in his car and waited but it had been 5 minutes but she didn’t come out. He came out of the car and looked at the entrance of the building. There she was standing with that guy again and they were talking something and she was smiling at him. He could see Gau with her and the way Gau nudged her secretly behind her back and Riya smiled, it was obvious she liked that guy.

Knowing Riya liked someone broke his last thread of patience. He took long strides and went towards them. They were too busy to notice him.

He went to them and stood in front of Riya, blocking that guy completely behind him. Riya looked at him and jumped, “ARJUN!!” she said and grinned back at Gau.

“What are you doing here?” he asked sternly and gave a look to the guy.

“I was just -”.

“Lets go!” he said before her and held her hands in his and dragged her away.

“Ah, Arjun.” she said as he held her hand tightly.

“Get into the car.” He said and motioned Gau to sit inside too. Seeing him mad at something they didn’t utter a word and Gau too sat inside.

They dropped Gauhar at her house porch and she went inside without even a single word, she knew Arjun was angry and would not like to hear a word. They both knew. When he was angry, upset or unusually silent, its better to keep shut then to speak and call for a trouble.

Riya glanced at him from the corner of her eyes and they reached their home too. Arjun got down and went to her side, to open the door for her and talk to her about that guy, but as he opened the door, she ran away. She held her bag and made a run inside. This angered him even more. If he was hot with anger at first, now he was burning lava.

She quickly went inside and sat with their parents. She knew he wont say a thing before them. She was never scared of him, until today, the way he held her hand was like he was saying something to her. And whatever it was, he was damn angry.

“Riya!!” Mrs. Rawte said and hugged her dearly.

Riya too hugged her and then Mr. Rawte, they were like family to them. Only family. Coz Riya’s father was a single child too just like Riya. So they never had any close relatives to visit them.

Arjun then went straight to his room, which was just before Riya’s room on the upper floor. So if Riya ever wanted to go to her room, she had to go through his.

It was night, everyone sat and had a long chat so the time flew by like rain. Mrs. Mukherjee prepared food and invited everyone for dinner. Arjun was still in his room and when they called him, he didn’t respond. They thought he might be sleeping.

Riya changed to a flowery skirt and shirt, was having her chocolate as dessert, given by Mrs. Rawte, when her mom called her and asked to give the food to Arjun.

“Riya, go, give this food to Arjun in his room, he must be tired by the journey.” Mrs. Mukherjee said.

“Mom, let him have it here, the journey was not so long, just 3 hours!” Riya said and made a face in the name of going to him. “And he is sleeping like he is back from a battle!”

“Do not argue, and share some sweets with him too, don’t have it all alone!” she said and Riya made a face at her comments.

Arjun and having sweet? It’s like me having a karela! She thought and then here comes an idea. Food, must be served with juice too.

“Okay!” she agreed instantly and took the tray of food from her hands.

Handing over the tray Mrs. Mukherjee went to sit with others and chat.

Riya kept the tray aside and took her colors from her bag and mixed it in a glass of water. The red color quickly mixed with water looked like fresh juice! She then kept the glass on the tray and took it up stairs.

She knocked at first, not wanting to get any manner lessons from him. “Come in.” came a quick reply.

Arjun thought it would be Mrs. Mukherjee but nope. It was Riya.

Arjun looked at her. Seeing her again reminded him of that guy who touched her like that. He again started to boil up, and then looking at her dress, it looked like she was a fruitcake, and no doubt, he was hungry. And angry.

Riya came and kept the tray on the middle table near his bed, “food.” She told and started to walk away.

“You always run away, do you?” Arjun said and triggered her.

“No, I don’t.” Riya said as she turned.

He took few steps to her, “then why did you run away from me.” he said towering her.

“I – I don’t.” Riya felt something strange the way he stood at her like that. “Have your food.” She said pointing at the juice.

Arjun came near her again and spoke, “but I want to have a dance.” He said as if in a trance.

Hearing him speak of a dance Riya laughed instantly, “dance?!” she laughed, “and you!” she closed her mouth and laughed.

That hurt. The laugh needled his ego and he became like a lion ready to charge on its prey.

“Is that a challenge?!” he asked in intimidating tone.

Riya’s laughter subsided, “no. Just that you have your food.” She again pointed at the juice.

Arjun moved forward and Riya unknowingly moved back. He again took a step and Riya went back, this time looking at his eyes. Now that she saw the madness, the insanity in his eyes, she gasped and he looked at her lips parting. Suddenly a grand urge to have her made its way into his brain.

Have her?! what does that mean?! His brain worked out and then he again saw her, she looked delicious in that sweet dress with so much sweet looking lips!

Riya looked at his expressions, they were scary, like she saw in one of the scary movies he made her watch.

“Please, have your food.” She again said looking away from him pointing at the juice.

“I told you what I want.” He said coming closer to her face, and took her smell in.

“First have your food!” she said a bit sternly, looking away and hoping that once he steps back she would run away.

Arjun got irresistibly angry at her food food food! He quickly turned back held the glass of juice she kept on pointing at and drank the whole thing in one go.

Riya just kept on looking at him not able to react, he didn’t even acknowledge the different taste, maybe he didn’t even recognize. Arjun drank the juice angrily and turned wiping his lips from the back of the palm, not giving a damn to it.

Riya just looked at him, is he gone mad?! He drank the whole thing?! She looked in horror. As Arjun turned to her, she moved more into the door.

Riya thought she would be happy seeing the expression on his face once he drank it but when she saw it, her world crumbled.

Arjun came and put his hands on her waist. It was hot, his hand was like burning. He was on fire right now. He pulled her sharply and she took a sharp intake of breath once she collided on his chest. He looked at her face when her hands went to his back as a reflex to his pull. He pulled her more into himself, and as her body came near his, he felt absolute solace, as if he was starving and she was the food, as if he was thirsty and she was water.

Arjun twirled her around like the guy did and then again bought her colliding to himself. Riya twirled as if on his spell and came to him again. He then pushed her back and pulled her again but this time to lift her up and throw her in the air like a ball, Riya gasped but the next second he caught her again in his arms and she hugged him in fear. Thanking the one above for the roof, it was a high roof or else she would have- she felt Arjun keep her down and then he moved back a little making her gasp again, he then came forth and pulled her to him, dipping her down in his arms. He again looked at her, she was scared. This angered him. She was so comfortable and smiling when that other guy held her and made lifts but now with him, she is scared! Didn’t she trust him?!

He pulled her up and pushed her against the wall of the room. He cornered her and kept his hands on both sides of her head. He was much more taller than her, and powerful. He looked down, and Riya looked everywhere but him. He again touched her waist, this time, harshly pulling her up to himself. Riya looked at him horrified as he, with so much ease, pulled her up by her waist to himself, by just one hand. He bought her in level with his, so that she had nothing to look at but his face. Even though Riya made no efforts to dance or move, she was breathing hard and Arjun, she was terrified as his breathing was so steady. As if he was taking her in with every breath. Her innocent smell of childhood made his senses go mad. She still used baby shampoo. He smelled her hairs and was sure of it.

“You are still afraid of your eyes itching by soap.” He said hoarsely making her jerk up and look at him. “That is why you still use baby shampoo.” He said looking at her intensely. That look, she won’t forget.

“How do you know?” she asked just in breaths, no voice found her throat.

“I know everything.” He said proud.

Arjun held her more tightly and smelled her throat, “you use baby soap.” His nose touched her neck and Riya closed her eyes tightly, not knowing what was happening to him.

Arjun then pushed her on the wall with both his hands on her shoulder, holding her softly yet firmly. He dipped his head near her mouth his nose touching the air of her lips, getting the warmth of them, he inhaled a long breath, “you just had chocolates, strawberry ones.” Riya looked at him shocked. The expression told him he was right. “Let me taste some.” Saying so he again came near her and this time he tasted her lips. He at once inserted his tongue in her mouth and she gasped at that. Arjun kissed her and she was still, as if not able to move at all. She could smell her watercolor in his and the sour taste of it, while all he felt was bliss, the sweet chocolate she just had. He felt as if he ate it himself.

After few moments of being there he moved away. He still held her close. She looked at him, not knowing how to react or speak. She was so small to even recognize the meaning of a kiss. But Arjun, he knew it all and he knew that his body was craving for her. But he also knew, it was wrong. But right now Arjun was away from all the rights and wrongs, all the rationalities. He held her in his arms, not letting her feet touch the ground. He slowly took her to his bed, made her lie down and put the blanket on her.

Riya saw what he did and protested, “I can’t sleep here!” she said.

“But you will.” He said and came near leaning besides her. He held her tiny shoulders in his hands and slept.

I can’t have her, but I can sleep. He thought and fell in the best sleep he ever had.

Ooo

Next morning when Arjun woke up, he found Riya still in sleep.

He regretted instantly.

He shouldn’t have done what he has done. It was wrong, fatally wrong. He looked at her and saw her face, her face was at peace and so was he, after touching her where that guy left his touch, but was it right? But last night he was away from being right or wrong he did what he felt. But now he knows, it was wrong. He got up and held Riya up in his arms, he walked near the door. He opened and looked out, nobody was up. He quickly took her to her room and made her lie on her bed. It was much more softer than his, her body sank down on the softness of it and he left, after a final kiss on her forehead. Marking her as his, forever. And if anyone ever dared to reach her, he would have to go through him, and he may be a human being but for him, he would be a nightmare. A nightmare in reality.

Ooo

FLASHBACK END

Riya looked at him. Maybe back then she didn’t know anything about what happened and what not but now she did, very well. But now when she ever thought of that night, she just thought it to be a mistake, but some mistakes, can never be undone, as some mistakes become our fate and decide our destiny.

Some people never really think of mistakes, they just commit one and forget, but sometimes these mistakes tell us where to go, where to be, and what to do.

Arjun too got up and looked at her face, she was red. Was it anger or shyness? He wondered.

But then for that, he had to wait.

Just then his phone rang and he saw Rathore calling him. He took the call and went out, not even looking at her back.

Riya looked at him as he left. She was confused. Her heart was maybe not in its senses, as she still couldn’t decide, she was happy or sad by what happened. Was she angry or happy of it? She again thought of it and felt his lips, she shivered and noticed she was just in the robe! She gasped and realized, “that is why he left without even a glance at me!” she said to herself and moved inside the bathroom with her cloths.

000

PRECAP:

Sikandar helps Riya come back home from her college.

Arjun sees Riya with Sikandar.

What will happen now?

000

So guys now you know why I used to say Arjun would look like a villain and Sik like a hero. I know you all want to see a bad Arjun in this ff, as I told, he will be, but let me first build the grounds for him to be bad na..or else you people will say story is not so interesting.

Right now I am showing that Arjun is possessive of Riya from the very start and now when he will see Riya with Sik. He would again go mad and do things out of anger, where he does not think, only acts.

If I showed him a baddy from the beginning you only would say that I have ruined his character by doing this, I wanted to give all fair reasons. Coz when someone is a ‘bad’ person, he is bad for a reason. Not just like that.

So how was it..? tell me soooonnnnn..

And one more thing.

As I told you guys this story isn’t moving to the blog, some people got carefree and didn’t even comment! And those who did, half of it are just one-liners! So I changed my decision. This story is moving to the blog, from the very next update! The people, who want to read it, leave comments and their emails. If not, be happy with this much of the story.

I hope I made myself clear.

*Having long dhamkee laugh*

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Plot – Back Story

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CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

Have her?! what does that mean?! His brain worked out and then he again saw her, she looked delicious in that sweet dress with so much sweet looking lips!

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Plot – Back Story

Character Sketch

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

Have her?! what does that mean?! His brain worked out and then he again saw her, she looked delicious in that sweet dress with so much sweet looking lips!

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