 
### I DID NOT CHEAT INTENTIONALLY

PUBLISHED BY REHAAN SINGH AT SMASHWORDS

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I DID NOT CHEAT INTENTIONALLY

Prologue

'Excuse me sir, your cell is snoozing. Please turn it off' the blue dressed lady said in a pleading manner. I searched my lower pocket and took it out. It was 12 in the midnight of 27 December. I turned the alarm off and peeked around. I found my co-passenger staring at me.

'Pardon me sir' I said not knowing why. Anyhow I pressed the calling bell and the same blue color lady arrived. 'May I help you sir?' She said politely as if she gone agree me for a date in case I want.

'Yes, I want to make a call' I said.

'Sorry sir, but you have to wait for half an hour before we could reach our next destination' she repeated politely. 'Okay' here comes my grief look as if she had denied my proposal for one night stand. She gave a smile and left. I wondered if she really got why I gave that anguish look.

We landed at the Colombo airport exactly after thirty minutes, and for the first time I admired someone's promptness. On getting down I dialed a number. 'Happy birthday' I said tentatively.

'Thank you. But what is this? You are late again' a girl groaned from other side. 'I was in flight and just got a chance to call you' I explained to her. 'Hmmm.... it's okay, but when will you reach here. I am waiting for you' she said in low tone. 'Morning, but now it's too late, you go and sleep' I said and disconnected the line. After that I came to my seat. I opened my wallet and started glancing at the three photographs. I smiled and then cried. I kissed the three photos and then again put the wallet back into my butt pocket.

'Who are those ladies in your purse?' A nagging voice hit my ear drums. I craned my neck to my right. A black man with extra white teeth was sitting beside me. He looked like as if has lived his whole life in the coal mines of Colombo. 'They are my known ones' I said glaring my teeth.

'Are you from India? I am from Chennai' he came again. 'Yes, I am from north' I said making an amiable body gesture. He again smiled showing his glittering teeth. I too did the same thing, acknowledging the fact that India too has citizens of his complexion. He tried to converse more but I ignored him and don't know when fell asleep.

'Sir we have reached to our destination' the same blue uniformed lady jolted my shoulder and said. I drew my luggage and got down. It was all chill outside. Clouds shadowed the sun and a tempting breeze was blowing the calmness of the nature. After all the procedures when I reached the exit, someone was waiting for me. She came running towards me. 'Daddy' she said and hugged me. She is my just 18 years old daughter.

'Richa why did you come, I could have made it' I said gleefully. 'I am a grown up now dad' she said emphatically and started walking, after snatching my trolley bag from my hand. We came out and got into the Audi. Driver started the engine.

'Where's my gift?' she asked me the moment we started for home. 'I will give you at home' I said. 'Okay' she said and took out her iPhone. She opened an application and started playing.

'How is your college life?' I asked her when she totally got absorbed into her gadget. 'It's great, I have made some good friends too' she said her eyes still fixed on the small screen. 'I have invited them for party 'she said after a pause. 'Okay' I said and took out my cell to make calls.

When we reached home she offered me to have bath. She only served me breakfast and then left for college. When I ask her about party she came up with a reply that she had invited only a few special ones. After she left, I started receiving calls from my clients and work place.

'Welcome home' I said to myself.

In evening as expected Richa's friends came. Even though she has only invited a few special ones, I was perplexed to see such a large number of people. I sensed she has invited her whole college or they have self-invited themselves. I looked at Richa and smiled at her innocence. She is 18 now, but felt as if she is my just born baby. Meanwhile she flagged down at me. She introduced me to a guy.

'He is Rabin' she said peeking at him.

'Hello' I said and grinned. After that she kept representing him to me again and again, from his bio data to his family status to his achievements. All the niceties one would like to know only in case he is gone marry his daughter to that person. Later we cut the cake and had dinner. Around midnight everyone left. I came back to my room and opened my laptop. Within fifteen minutes Richa entered my room. She sat beside me.

'Daddy' she said in a low voice after few seconds.

'Yes, my angel' I said showing concern.

'You have not gifted me anything yet' she said with a glum expression. I smiled and affectionately keeping hand on her head said

'What do you want?' She took out my wallet and showed it to me.

'I want to know who she is?' she said pointing to one of the three pictures I have.

'First tell me, is Rabin your boyfriend? 'I encountered her. She smiled and lowered her head.

'Is that a yes?' I asked again. She nodded.

'Okay, now say, what you want to know about?' I said.

She lifted her face and started again.

'Everything about this girl' she said taking out her photo from my purse.

'One is your mom and other one is your pic' I sad and halted. My eyes become wet and were about to run. We didn't talk for few lapses. She lifted my face holding my chin and said

'No need daddy, now I know she was a bitch. I shushed her.

'No, she was not. Your daddy was the offender' I said and stopped again. After couple of minutes I asked her again.

'Do you want to know about her?'

'Yes, I am desperate 'she said. I smiled and started narrating my love epic to my daughter.

THE STORY
Chapter One: I Lost It Instantly

'GET LOST' Mrs. Kakkar shouted at me. Whole class stood in silence as I mark my way out. It's my second chance in 11th grade after repeating once in 9th class. My school life starts with these two words and ends with the same ones. It's in my blood to get scolding from teachers. Even though I hardly care for it, Mrs. Kakkar does. Ten minutes passed after I have been sent out, when, a girl came running towards me.

'Is this 11th class?' she asked peeping inside.

'Yes' I said.

'Thank you' she said and moved to the door.

'May I come in ma'am'? Mrs. Kakkar looked at her and again started calling roll numbers. After her completion she asked her again.

'What is your name and why are you late?'

'Actually I missed the bus as I didn't know the timing' she said.

'Are you new to the school?' Mrs. Kakkar asked her again.

'Yes ma'am' she said and smiled.

'What is your name?'

'Chaahat, ma'am' she replied.

'Come in' Mrs. Kakkar allowed her inside after torturing her with nagging questions which she could have asked her inside too. She gave me a smile and move inside the classroom. She might have understood why I was standing outside. After the class Mrs. Kakkar called me.

'Rehaan, I want your assignment tomorrow on my table and if you fail do not enter my classes'.

After that class we had "PHYSICAL TRAINING". The only period I enjoyed the most or the only subject for which I come to school. Next to that, we had lunch hour. While everyone one was busy eating, I was writing my assignment. Suddenly my eyes got fixed on Chaahat, don't know why? I do stare at girls like every other teenager but occasionally. I peeped at her several times from corner of my eyes. And then decided to concentrate on my task for which I was punished. After lunch we had biology class. It is only for the students who have opted for biology as their one of the subjects. Out of 56 students only 18 were there and to my amazement Chaahat was one of them.

'Good afternoon' the chorus singing began the instant Mrs. Khurana entered our class. Mrs. Khurana: Our biology teacher and sexiest among all the staff members in our school. She is like one in a million. With big eyes along with big ones just below the shoulder, she looks stunning, a perfect one for subject like biology."

'Students, today we are going to start a chapter called "reproduction"' she said empathizing on the last word.

'You all must have read it in your early grades' she said and opened the book.

'So anyone wants to start' she said picking a chalk-piece. Chaahat raised her hand. She was asked to describe the transformation that occurs in a male in his early teens.

'Beard, growing of hair on body parts, production of testosterone hormone and..................' she continued her description and I realized how much she knows about "boys".

After her, Mrs. Khurana started scanning boys for her next answer.

'Rehaan, you tell about girls' Mrs. Khurana said while writing the heading on the board. I didn't know what to say or may be was feeling shy to tell. I kept standing for couple of minutes till our Biology ma'am turned back.

'Come on Rehaan' Mrs. Khurana egged me as if it's the easiest answer on the earth being ever asked.

'See that girl and tell what you notice in her different from you' she said pointing to Chaahat.

'Boobs' I mumbled. I don't know how and why but it just came out of my mouth and to my surprise everyone heard it. All started laughing except Chaahat. The girls other than her stared at me as if I have said something wrong. Mrs. Khurana gave me a mordant look. I wondered if she is ever going to ask me anything in her subject again after what happened just now. Making a weird face she asked me to sit down.

After the school, we ran for our respective buses. Our school is situated in a dense forest in Gwalior far from city outskirts. I usually sit in the last row of the bus. I was sitting and gawking the girls outside till the bus started. But before it could run, a girl enters, and she was Chaahat again. I started gazing at her till she asked me 'what?' I didn't respond, and started looking out through the window. It takes 1 hour from school tomy locality if our driver wants and traffic is low. After quite long journey my stop came, I got down and turned back to say bye to my friends and as I was doing this, I saw Chaahat stepping down. I twirled and started striking.

'Hey Rehaan' Chaahat called me.

I turned back and saw her coming towards me. For a second, I thought that I am going to get a slap from her for the misdeed I did in biology class. Still with a smile I said 'hi'.

'You live here' she asked cheerfully.

'Yes' I said with a merriment face.

'Okay' she said and started walking with me. She told where she had been before arriving here. I realized she was not at all angry with me. After a few minutes of stroll, she said "bye" and turned to the other path leading to her house.

Very next day I and Chaahat were waiting for the bus. Even though I had embarrassed her the last day, she was not at all rude to me. Infact she didn't react when I said her about my repetition of classes. She told me that she too had a year wasted because of sickness and ofcourse not because of lack of interest in studies. She helped me in completing my assignment which I had to submit to Mrs. Kakkar. Later we talked about earlier life.

She told me about her family and her previous school. We talked for fifteen long minutes till our bus arrived. After that she got in and got busy with her female partners. It was the starting of a great phase of my life. And I wanted it to start soon. Our relationship kept growing with time. Even though we hardly talk in class, outside we are closest to each other. We started sharing many things, but not the ones, couples share with each other.

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Chapter Two: It Ended Before It Could Have Started

FEW MONTHS LATER

On midnight of 28th June i.e. at 12a.m. of 29th, I messaged her wishing 'happy birthday'. Today she turned 18 I got her number just a few days back, asking her so that I can wish her and after that this the first time I am texting her. Before giving me her number, Chaahat has made a lot of excuses and handed it to me after my extreme persuasion. It made me feel as if I have asked about her physical features. After messaging her I waited for long 15 minutes till her reply came.

'Stupid, Can't you call and wish'. But before I could dial her number my cell started vibrating.

'Hello' I said with amusement.

'Thank you' Chaahat replied.

'Can't you call and wish?' this time she was complaining.

'Actually, I thought you would be sleeping' I said and immediately realized how imprudent I was.

'Stop lying Rehaan. I am not a nut like you.' she bombarded at me. Anyhow to cover myself and prove my honesty I have to take a stand and I said

'Really Chaahat I am not lying. You gave me your contact after so much of urging so I thought you would become angry if I call you at this time.'

For a moment we kept quiet.

'Okay stupid, but I gave you my number Na. And we are friends now. You have all the rights to disturb me. Can ask me for anything' she said and smiled.

I wondered if she will allow me to kiss her lips or to have close look at her bosom if I ask her. But before I could have completed my dreaming, she said

'What about my gift? I guess you don't have any issue with this one.'

'Gift... What do you want?' I asked her hoping that she won't ask anything inappropriate.

'Hmmm... I will see. I need time to think. Meet me tomorrow near the auditorium.' She said and hangs the phone. I called her back instantly to wish her again. She lifted the call and said 'What idiot? What happened now?

'Happy birthday Chaahat' I said and smiled.

She smiled back and said 'thank you dear. Now can I sleep my lord'?

'Yes princess' I said and asked her to cut the phone. She did it instantly and we both slept, not together on the same bed but I sensed the possibility.

Next day, I didn't go to school, but went to the bus stop to have a glance at the birthday girl. She was wearing a white and blue churidaar with trinkets all over it. Her lips were engrossed with lipstick which I guess was of strawberry flavor. I kept gazing at her till bus came. I came home vanished in her thoughts. Around 12 p.m. in the afternoon I received a call from Chaahat asking me why I missed the school.

'Hi stupid why didn't you come to school?' She asked me excitedly.

'Actually, I had some work' I said.

'Work....what work?' she asked me again.

'Its personal' I answered her.

'Aahaaa personal... can I know?' she said curiously.

'I will tell you later' I said settling her down.

'Okay but don't forget to meet me' she said and cut the line after saying bye.

In evening, I reached the auditorium minutes before her, to place my gift I bought for her spending my month's pocket money. When she came I was all ready to surprise her. She has changed her dress. This time she was in blue jeans and a purple t-shirt with a quote printed on the chest which was saying "restricted area". For a moment I thought of laughing but then controlling it asked her

'May I if you don't mind'

She didn't get my point and asked me

'What?'

Pointing to her t-shirt I smiled.

'You stupid and mucky fellow I will kill you' she said and pinched my stomach.

We kept fighting and teasing each other for couple of minutes till she stopped and holding my hand said

'Where's my gift?'

'I have not bought anything' I said making a glum face. She gave me a weird look and punched my chest.

'I want to tell you something?' she said looking at me.

'Go on. I am listening' I said guessing what she is up to.

She paused for a few lapse and moved closer to me.

'You know.... yesterday evening something happened.' She said and halted again.

'This for the first time I am having this phase'. Her inability in coming to the main topic forced me to wonder if she is having her periods for the first time. Anyhow she again started and said

'Rehaan, yesterday Ajay proposed me.'

After saying this she again started glaring at me. I was not even in the condition to shed my tears and forced to smile.

'We both came here yesterday and he projected his feelings for me.' I got up and with me she too left the ground. I turned my face away from her.

'What should I do? You are my best friend and you need to help me.

'What you feel for him? Listen to your heart' I said looking away from her.

'I think even I like him very much' she said after thinking for some long.

'Then accept his proposal' I said and for the last time peeped at her lips for which I was so desperate. After that making an excuse I left her there. When I was leaving I saw Ajay coming. She accepted his proposal and both were looking very happy. The gift I bought for her was left as it is in the soil.

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Chapter Three: The Ignoring Phase

It has been five to six hours since Chaahat told me about Ajay's proposal. It is 2:30 a.m. on 3oth of June and my eyes were still eager to shed water. I haven't had dinner and was feeling gloomy. I wanted to punch that asshole on his face and ask him 'why the hell did he love her? Couldn't he found any other girl?' After battling against my heart for such a long time I decided not to think of her anymore. For next two days I didn't go to school. Neither did anyone including Chaahat called to ask me nor did my parents felt like sending me. After few days I decided to go by bike as I was not in a condition to face Chaahat. When I reached my class Chaahat was sitting beside the window from where one can have an advance view of who is passing by. While I was in the corridor she saw me and gave me a smile. I didn't say anything in reply and turn my face away from her. When I entered the class Mr. Rao was busy explaining integrals to the students. But I can swear no one was getting a thing. On seeing me at the door he rechecked his wristwatch and asked me why I got late. I gave him an excuse that I went to hospital with my mother for her medical check-up and hearing this he allowed me inside. In class I sat in the last bench. I was not in the frame of mind to talk to anyone. After two hours of boring integrals we had lunch. I took my box and went out to avoid any conversation with Chaahat. I didn't even feel like eating and I dumped my food in the waste bin. When I came to class Mrs. Physics was taking class and she asked me wait outside. In biology class too I couldn't pay attention despite of biological features of Mrs. Khurana.

When our school gets over I took my bag and sprang to my bike. I kicked it and when I was about to leave someone held me from behind.

'Hey can I have a ride on your bike?' Recognizing the voice of Chaahat I said yes hiding my face. She sat back and we left the school.

'Why didn't you come for last couple of days?' she asked me few minutes later.

'I was not feeling good' I answered her back.

'Why?' she asked again.

This "why" always freaks me out. I think it's a way to infuriate people. You cannot say a word or two. You have to be ready with at least one or two sentences and you should give the proper reason too. And when girls ask "why" they need some explanation which need not be true.

'I had food poisoning' I said after thinking for a while.

'Ha ha......... what you had?' she asked me again.

I didn't say anything and noting my silence she stopped guffawing. We kept silence for couple of minutes but then just like as it is impossible for a teenager to abstain from watching porn you can't expect a girl like Chaahat to close her mouth. She started again.

'I and Ajay had dinner yesterday. He gifted me a ring'. She showed me the ring and said 'it's pretty NA'. I didn't understand weather she was asking or telling me.

However she did ask me to rank it

'How's it?

I peeped at the ring and remembered the present I bought for her. My tears again were on the edge of falling.

'Nice' I said feeling the lump in my throat.

'Thanks' she said and smiled. She kept on telling about him all the way .I didn't say anything and kept on nodding my head. My tears were again flowing and I kept wiping them. When we reached colony gate she asked me to stop. Getting down she noticed my red eyes and asked me what happened to them.

'Something got on the way' I said.

'One minute' she said and holding my head she started blowing air bowls into my eyes.

'Now you will be alright' she said and left.

From next day I started maintaining distance from her. To keep myself busy I started paying additional attention to my subjects. I changed my bus. Neither did she ask me nor did I tell her the reason. I started concentrating on my studies as I found it the only way to get liberated from her thoughts.

THE CLUSTER MEET

It was the annual sports meet of different schools. Ajay was there too, not for Chaahat but for the sport he plays. He was representing his school in soccer. There were total seventeen schools participating in different games. It was the quarter final match between our school and some unknown group. We were behind by two goals and were almost expecting the third one. But thank god, the opposition was not interested in hitting one more. In fact their striker after scoring two goals had left the field and was busy chitchatting with opposite sex. I was also least interested in scoring. Chaahat and Ajay were talking, sitting under a shade and they were my center of attraction. But my striker was not like me.

Within 20 minutes of play we had an equalizer. First half ended, and after having refreshment we started again. The opposition was desperate to fire us out, but somehow we kept the score equal. It was 4 minutes to go, our striker was having the ball and was running to the opposition. After dodging and almost clearing everyone, except the goalkeeper, he had a sight at post. Ball got deflected back after hitting the side pole. Next moment somehow from nowhere, he had the ball again, and seeing this, the goalie ran to him. Shouting my name, he passed me the ball. I was there with the ball and nobody in front. Literally it was me with the ball and the goalpost. I looked back; the opposition was having their heads in the hands. I peeped at Chaahat, she was happy too but not because I was having the ball, but because Ajay was there with her to make her laugh. Before hitting, I closed my eyes; Lionel Messi was in front of me. And when I opened my eyes, I had no Messi, but the goalie in front of me. He had the ball and the match was drawn. My day dreaming caused me and my team to face this. After that match, our coach and captain abused with some extra abusive words. Day passed, and at ending, we were there in the finals, against my competitor who had defeated me in game of love. In fact, I was disqualified.

On second day, it was raining, and after all the sports events, it was our turn to showoff, what we never had. First half passed, without a single goal being scored by any team. When second half started, Ajay scored one goal. I looked at Chaahat, she was overwhelmed. But shifting my attention, I started playing. Time passed and luckily at the last minute our team scored an equalizer. It was decided to have a penalty shootout. Each team was given five chances each, and in end unlikely, both teams had the same number of goals again. Minutes later, the match referee came up with a unique strategy. Now the three front players had to bring the ball from the mid field dodging the opposite's defenders, to hit a goal. Again each team was given with two chances each. First Ajay's team started but they couldn't beat our defenders. Their turn was gone. In our turn we got the same result. Each team had a chance wasted, and now it was up to the second chance. This time I was defending, I saw Ajay marching towards me with the ball, for a moment I turned my neck, Chaahat was cheering for him, and my school was doing it for us. Looking at her, I realized how it feels when you are standing alone. Next I looked at Ajay, and what I did I haven't had an explanation. I imitated to obstruct him and then left on his own. He passed me and hit the post. He was happy, but for me she was happier, and somewhere, in my heart I was the happiest.

After that we had our chance. As expected we couldn't score a goal. The match was over, and before leaving the field, I had a glance at the girl for whom I have done all that.

THREE MONTHS LATER

Our final exams were over and the time is for results now. We were in the assembly and our principle after giving a long monologue started declaring results grade wise. After fifteen minutes of long waiting our turn came.

'In 11th standard first position goes to Rehaan Singh.' I heard my name but didn't move for a while till he called me second time. I walked to the stage and collected my performance sheet from him. After the Chaahat's episode this is for the first time something good has happened with me. I was feeling glad and thanked god for this. After me Chaahat's name was announced and she came and stood beside me. After the price ceremony we all walked to the class. In class everyone applauded me for outscoring them. But Chaahat didn't. Mrs. Kakkar distributed the mark sheets of remaining students and before that even she patted me. Chaahat didn't say anything and was busy talking with Ajay.

Around 12:30 a.m. I received a messaged from her number. It has been a long time since she was messaging me.

'Hi are you there?' she has texted.

I didn't want to rejoin but the weak link which every guy carries when it comes to a girl forces me to do so.

'Yaw.....what happen?' I messaged her back.

'Nothing.... just feeling low' comes her reply.

'Why? I asked her after a while in case she feels bad.

'Hmmm... It's okay. I am fine. Just have a little headache. I wondered if she has texted so that I can prescribe her some medicine.

'You bimbo I am not a doctor' I murmur to myself and replied her back

'Okay take care. Good night.' She didn't reply after that and even I was little bother to ask her.

Next morning it was first day of my 12th class. I got up early and paced my bike to school. I reached there, earliest and ran to my new class. Chaahat was sitting there. She peeped at me and smiled. She was on phone talking with Ajay. I entered the class and occupied the last bench.

After five minutes she cut the phone and settled with me.

'Hi topper' she said chirping at the board and then me.

'What...? Don't call me that' I said frowning at her. Her lips were still the same engrossed in strawberry lipstick.

'Why? Are you not?' she asked me instantly.

'Please... I don't like it' I shrilled.

'Okay babaa I will not'. She said thwacking my head.

After thinking for a while she asked me again.

'I want to ask you for something?' she said in a soft tone and confused face.

'Ask' I replied with a smile.

'Actually tomorrow Ajay is celebrating his birthday' she said.

'Then what? Didn't he invite you?' I asked her instantly.

'No, stupid what should I gift him?' she said giving me a weird look.

'Anything you like'.

'Please help me I am all void. You are my best friend NA' she said making a gloomy face.

Here comes she with the best weapon girls often use against boys to get something. And it never fails. This trick guarantees triumph. I thanked god for not letting Pakistan use it for Kashmir or we would have given it to them very easily.

'Gift him something he likes' I said with a serious tone.

'Hmmm... Shall I gift him a shoe? He is a 'soccer -player' she said and halted. Her statement made me envision him as the highest goal scorer in world cup. But immediately realize that India has never qualified for it.

'Ya.....you can'

'But.... should I gift anything else. What you say?' she questioned me again.

'Of course you can' I said not at all interested in continuing the conversation.

'Please help me NA' she said sequestering me.

'Gift him anything he likes. After all you are the best reward he can ever get.

Here I played my master stroke to escape from her aggravating talk. She smiled and smacked my head.

'O.k. Mr. Intelligent' she said falling into my trap.

I don't know why she called me that. I guess may be because of my percentage.

Chapter Four: Revival of Feelings

14thAugust

It was 8 in the evening and after having done with my gym I was strolling back to my home. Some young chicks of our locality were busy cycling and other little older than me were hanging out with their boyfriends on phone. At that time my cell started trembling. I took it out from pocket and it was flashing Chaahat. First I thought of rejecting it but I couldn't.

'Hello' I said picking it up.

'Hello Rehaan' she said after few seconds.

'Ya speak up' I said preparing myself for the battle I have been fighting since last year with my heart.

She was crying and sensing it I asked her again.

'What happen, Chaahat? Is everything alright?'

Holding her breath all she said was

'Can you come to my home now?'

After ordering me like a servant she cut the phone. I didn't know what to do. I thought of not going but then my legs and my heart started pressurizing my poor little brain to change his decision. So finally I started moving in her direction.

I reached her home and rang the doorbell. It was left open from inside. So I called out her name. She asked me to come inside. She was not crying but her eyes were swollen and turned red because of loss of water. For a few seconds we didn't say anything and kept quiet but again she started shedding tears.

'What happen?' I asked her subtly.

She didn't reply. This really annoyed me. Is she got pregnant I mumble to myself. I peeped at her belly and bellow portion to check for any sign. But I hardly found any hint. So I asked her again.

'Please say something, Chaahat'

Holding my hand she glared into my eyes and instantly started.

'I broke up with Ajay' she said and stopped.

This made me come to life and I was overwhelmed and wanted to celebrate but hiding my emotions I asked her

'What! But, Why?'

He is big deceiver. For the past one year he was just playing with my emotions. Today is his birthday. I bought shoes for him and had gone to his home to give him a surprise. But his mother told me that he is not at home. So I came back. I wanted to gift him something more so I went to city mall. There I selected an item but couldn't decide so I called him. He said that he is busy and let it on my own. I purchased one jacket and was leaving when I found a couple coming out from the trial room. The boy was Ajay. I walked to them and asked him what he was doing with her. But before him she replied that he is her boyfriend. After that I came running home'. After saying all this she again started crying. I started wiping her tears but they were unstoppable. I wondered what if all girls start sobbing at the same time. We could have Tsunami all over earth. Then she got into my lap. First I tried to escape from her hands but it became impossible. Her bosom was touching my chest. She was not wearing her inner.

I speculated 'doesn't she knows she is grown up now'. After few minutes she realized her stupidity and got out of my hands.

'Okay' I said and use some wisecracks to make her laugh. She smiled and after soothing her I asked her permission to leave. She dropped me till door and wishing me good night left.

Next day I kept waiting for her at the bus stop. Bus came and left. With a confused mind I called her and all I got was a rejection. But before my mind could strain for reason my eyes saw her coming. She came and stood beside me.

'You are late. Our bus has gone.' I said staring at her.

'Rehaan if you don't mind can we break away from our school today' she said looking at me.

'Why? Is everything alright?' I asked her.

'Yes, I just want a break from daily pattern.' she said with a sullen face.

'Okay let's go' I said and hailed at an auto.

We started for one of the tourist place which was nearest to our area. Whole journey we hardly communicated. In between Ajay kept on calling and messaging on her number which worsen her temper. After forty minutes of travelling we reached our spot. It was a gorge surrounded by hills all around. A temple was also built by someone to attract the people who believe in god more than themselves. By the time we reached there, couples have already occupied most of the places.

'Should we go to the temple' I asked her.

Nodding her head she started walking in the direction. We entered and after worshipping for few minutes came out. Ajay was there with his bike. On seeing her he came running towards us.

'Let's leave' she said and started walking. Holding her shoes I followed her. Here I played my servant avatar. Ajay tucked her hand and started explaining her something. Meanwhile I peeped at myself and her shoes. I was the topper in 11th grade but now my condition was displaying me as if I am the one who has failed in his nursery.

Suddenly she spanked him and came running towards me. Ajay making a grimaced face left the place.

We didn't talk for a while. She was crying and I was confused. We walked to a part from where the falling spring was clearly visible. We kept staring at it for long and long. In the interim she kept her head on my shoulder and holding my biceps with her hands kept on glancing at the spout. After few minutes she spoke again.

'Rehaan I loved that crook very much. But now I understood that one should not love blindly even though love is blind.'

'I fell in love with him the day I saw him. He was so good looking and cute' she said after a pause.

'I am also handsome' I said instantly looking in front. Lifting her head she examined me for couple of seconds.

'That is why you are my best friend. You know I do friendship only with fine-looking boys' she said and smiled.

'But are you a boy?' she said teasing me.

Grabbing her hands I tried to encircle her.

'Stop, stop. I am sorry' she said in her attempt to escape.

A moment came when her and mine lips get so closed that I started feeling her breathe. Holding her head I tried my chance. Our lips brushed with each other and when I tried to grip them she forced me back. She stood up and looking the other way said

'Let's leave'.

I stood up and started walking with her. I stole a look of her face and mumble 'I love you'. She didn't reply.

She stopped an auto and we get in. The condition is still the same but just situation little bit reversed. After reaching our place we got down and walked. While turning for my apartment holding her hands I said 'I love you Chaahat'. Again she didn't reply and all she said was a bye. Again I was doing what I did previously the mischief of loving a girl and that too, who had broken up with someone just few hours back. But my heart was again making me weak and all I wanted was Chaahat.

In midnight I messaged her good night. Her reply came instantly. She has texted 'I am not feeling drowsy'

'Why?' I sent her eagerly waiting for her reply.

'Guess' all I received.

'Don't know' I texted her.

'Stupid it's because of you' she texted back.

'What I did wrong?' I.

'U proposed me Na. So I am thinking over it' her message made me anxious and I called her.

But she rejected my calls and texted me that her parents will scold her if they find her talking on phone.

So I texted her back asking her opinion and all I got was

'Wait till morning. I am confused now. Good night'.

I replied her good night with the hope that my morning would be super good. Now all depends on her. I prayed to god to be on my side and promise him that I will love her forever and fell asleep.

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Chapter Five: Love In The Air

In morning when I reached my bus stop Chaahat was not there. I waited till our bus came and then get inside. I message her hoping she will reply but she doesn't. When we were about to reach school I received a call from her.

'Where are you? Are you fine?' I shouted at her.

'Ya baby I am okay. Just now came out from bed. Yesterday night I slept quiet late and busy considering your proposal' she said and started laughing.

'Oh really....are you playing pranks with me' I teased her.

'So what's your take on it?' I asked her mildly.

'Well, I will tell you when we will meet'.

'So when we are meting?' I asked.

'Meet me in evening near the auditorium. Till then go and concentrate in class. Bye' she said and hangs the call.

In evening the time I reached to her mentioned place I found her waiting for me. She was wearing a pink color top and Levis jeans.

'Sorry, sorry, daddy gave me some typing work and it delayed me' I said holding my ears.

Pulling my chicks all she said was 'I love you Mr. Rehaan'. And before I could reply she started running. She entered the building and I followed her. On entering the building which was fully dark instantly she stopped and looking at me pulled me close to her.

'Next what?' she asked me with piercing black coloured eyes penetrating my heart.

'Kiss' I said leaning towards her lips.

'Have some serenity man' she said stopping me.

'I can't' I said and removed her hand from my lips.

'Stop, stop not now' she said and pushed me back.

'Let's go. It's already late' she said and moved out.

My fantasy again got thrashed by her denial. Anyhow we kept talking till her house. After accompanying her I said I love you and left. Finally my love story was back on track. In that happy aura my night passed.

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It was Janmastami today. According to our Indian culture lord Krishna was born on this day. Every year my parents used to visit the temple to celebrate his arrival. They look happier on his birthday than mine. I guess they never had wished me to arrive here. But today even I was happier than ever before because I have found someone who cares for me. My Chaahat had told me that she will be going to shrine and I have to come. I reached the holy place with my parents. But soon got escape from their eyes making an excuse. I came out and called her.

'Where are you?' I asked her hurriedly.

'Inside' she said.

'Come out I am waiting'

'Okay wait' saying this she cut the phone which she does always.

I kept waiting for her for 15 to 20 minutes.

Why girls take so much time and especially girlfriends. Do they enjoy this? I twittered.

'Hi handsome' she came and said pulling my chicks.

'Wow you are here?' I said showing a grimace face. Ignoring my sarcasm she came and sat beside me.

'Are you an atheist?' she said playing with my hair. The only thing she finds interesting about me.

I looked at her and answered her.

'No, do you have a doubt?'

'Then why didn't you come inside?'

'Because I find you more interesting than Krishna' I replied.

After that she came closer to me and holding my head started gazing. She kissed my forehead and again playfully started tendering my hair. I moved closer to her lips. But she halted me and said.

'Want something?'

I didn't answer and turned my face away from her.

'Let's go home' she said dab fully turning my face towards her.

I looked into her eyes. They were saying something.

'Why?' I asked her.

'I will not stop you there. You can make love to me.' She said and smiled.

'Really' I said grabbing her into my hands.

'Stupid...., don't make late' she said and I started my bike.

We reach her house within five minutes. Opening the lock she asked me inside. Engulfing from behind I reached out for her lips when she was marching to kitchen. But again putting her palms she asked me

'Want water? Or something'

'I want your lips' I said and attacked her lips like famish tiger. We kissed and kissed some more. I thanked lord Krishna for giving me those lips. But before I could proceed further her doorbell rang.

'Stop Rehaan' she said.

Ignoring her I kept kissing her till she pushed me back.

'My parents are at the door' she said.

Her expression was sinister. We two kept thinking for next couple of minutes. Suddenly she pulled my hand and said 'Come with me'. I followed her. We reached her washroom.

'What you are up to?' I asked her not having any idea of her thinking.

Opening the window she said 'escape through here'.

'What the fuck?' my amazement crossed every limit. 'Have you lost it? I will die Chaahat.' I said imagining myself in bed in a hospital with a fractured body.

'No Rehaan. Nothing will happen. It's just 2nd floor. You can do it very easily 'she said. My girlfriend encouraged me to risk my life to save her from her parents. I imagine lord Krishna laughing at me. There was no way out and I was persuaded to do this. I bounded through the casement and thankfully nothing happened to me. When I looked up for Chaahat she was not there. I started my bike and left. It was fifteen past twelve. Krishna has taken avatar. This time I was the one who is the Kans for having evil feelings for Chaahat. But then I received a message from Chaahat

' _Thanks dear. Everything is alright now. My parents interrogated me that why I came back home and why I took so long to open the door. But I managed it saying I was feeling drowsy and was deep in sleep. And I want to say I enjoyed your lips. Thanks for kissing me. I love you. I love you I love you..............infinite times.'_

I read her message twice and kept glancing at the last sentence.

'I love you too' I growled.

On reaching home I parked my bike and after locking it walked to my bedroom. Even though nothing tragic happened my feet were shacking and my ankles were paining. Just for one kiss I had to pay such a big amount. I wondered for having sex with her I may have to cause my life. With this thought I plopped into my bed and fell asleep.

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Chapter Six: No Time For Love

MONTHS LATER

After that eventful night I never got the courage to revisit her house for a kiss. But luckily for me Chaahat now has moved closer to me. But we never crossed our limits. I mean she never let me do further than just smooches or an intense lip lock. Our pre-board has started and we two have promised to perform well. Of course she took it seriously and I didn't. When it comes to education girls always take it badly than boys.

After our third consecutive exam, our report card was given to us. Chaahat has scored excellent marks. I on the other side, was lagging behind, in fact I was crawling. After receiving her, she came running towards me and hugged me.

She told me that, she is one of the rankers from our class and all the faculties were praising her. Then she asked me my grades.

'I just passed 'I said smiling.

'You stupid, don't worry I will give you tuitions.' she said smacking my head with her progress card.

After that we moved. In class Mrs. Kakkar told us that we all need to pull our socks to perform at board exams. She enlightened us about how important role our marks will play in shaping our future. Her lecture continued for long half an hour and when she ended her monologue, we students were got so fed up that I felt like quitting my 12th board.

Days passed and my batch mates got buried in their books to score good marks. Even my girlfriend stared concentrating on studies. Her replies to my texts started to take longer time. When only 3 weeks were left for exams our principal decided to arrange night classes for all his students. His intention was to curb the limpness of the students to obtain highest possible output.

He made mandatory for boys but not for girls. Chaahat's father was not confident of his daughter and therefore she was not allowed to attend the classes. After her rejection even I tried to escape the night classes but my marks were so poor that I was the wild card entry. Special consideration was given to me. Just like a nursery kid I was given assignment and every teacher was asked to keep an eye on me. 11th topper was being punished for not scoring at pre final exams.

Three weeks flew up like a rocket. It was a day before exam. I had been there in one of the rooms allotted for studies. No one came except me. I was trying to mug up the left over curriculum. Mugging is easy when it comes to weary subjects like chemistry. For the first time I was so much lost in it that I didn't even notice that who entered my room till someone covered my eyes from behind.

'Who is this?' I asked.

No one replied. Then I touched the hands and instantly I got to know she is Chaahat.

'Hmmm.... you recognized me. Not bad Mr. Rehaan' she said and took my study material.

'So, what are you studying?' she asked me peeking at the book.

'Chemistry' I said mildly.

She returned my book and sat beside me on the mattress.

'But how you came here? Didn't your father get angry?' I asked her

'Actually I told him that I am not getting one topic, and many girls are coming for the classes I would be safe' she said and smiled. After that she took of her shoulder bag and after searching for a minute offered me a cane bottle. I took it from her hand and put it down. I opened it and after taking a sip offered to her.

'Thank you' she said and sat down beside me. We studied for half an hour till it became impossible for me to concentrate. I looked at her, and smiled and then put my hand on her. In return she pinched my wrist. She sensed my intentions and got up to leave.

'Excuse me' she said and started walking in door's direction. She has reached the door when I grabbed her from behind. She turned to me and said

'What?'

'Nothing, just a kiss' I said smugly.

'Why?' she asked me again.

'Because I love you and you love me too' I said and moved towards her mouth. She pulled me and grabbing my head stared kissing me. We kissed and kissed and kissed. We are in relationship for 8 months now but this is only the 9th time that she has allowed me for this. In the meantime I slide my hands to grab her bosom but she halted me and punched my stomach.

'Only kiss' she said and again started chewing my lips. Our romance got intensified. Next she pulled my tongue inside her mouth. Our saliva got exchanged. She left my lips and shifted to explore my oral cavity. I grabbed her breast and after drenching her upper body moved to suck her chest. After few minutes I dragged my hand in her skin tight jeans. It took me quiet long to open it and she opened it herself. Her hands got inside my trouser. With time our breath got heavy. And then came the most embarrassing moment for me. I ended up ejaculating in her hands. On this she jostled me back.

'What is this?' she said with a grimace face.

I couldn't reply and bowed my head. After pushing me back, she opened the door and strike to the washroom. I put my closure and sat down to study. Suddenly my interest shifted towards my hands. They were red in color. I realized she was having her periods. She came back after fifteen minutes and snuggles beside me.

'You are having periods?' I asked her.

'Yes' she said staring at me.

'And that is why I came to meet you. I felt annoying at home' she said holding my hands.

I looked at her and then she looked at me. We smiled and laughed on our stupidity. I realized how much trust she has on me. Today our love has grown further. Our bonding got stronger than before. And for me she became more important than she was earlier. I got attracted towards her because of her physical appearance but now it's hardly matters.

I said 'I love you' grabbing her. She kissed my forehead and then I copied her. We slept together for the first time and that without having any physical activity. Around 4 in the morning I got up. Chaahat was busy giving final touch to chemistry. On seeing me awake she started talking. I sneaked alongside her and she put her head on my shoulder. I didn't say anything for a while.

'Do you want my lips?' she said noticing my stillness.

'No, not now' I replied.

'Then, say something' she said peeping at me.

'Can I ask something?'

'Yes sweetheart' she said pulling my chicks.

'Have you had sex with Ajay?'

Chapter Seven: The Breakup

I didn't know why it came to my mind, but before I could have realized my mistake it got too late. She didn't say a word for a while and kept looking at me.

Suddenly giving me a scowl look she got up. She told that she is going to washroom. Time passed but she didn't return. Hoping something wrong might have happened I walked to the girl's washroom. I stood there for long 10 minutes and then called out her name. But no reply came from inside. Finally I decided to enter the Afghanistan. I opened the door and steal a look inside. She was crying.

'Sorry Chaahat if my question has hurt you.' I said gloomily. She didn't react and I came know that my apology wouldn't serve a greater purpose, and I was forced to turn her face towards me. Holding her hand I said sorry. She didn't make an eye contact and was looking down. I tried to kiss her forehead to calm her down and to show my affection for her, but what I got in return was difficult to describe. She kicked me between my legs and left. She laced me where even super heroes can feel racked. After half an hour I recollected myself and crawled to the room. Chaahat had left with a piece of paper on the mattress. It said

' _I hate you Rehaan. I feel blameworthy for letting you take advantage of me. I am such a jerk. I loved you and allowed you to do what you wanted. I shared everything with you. But you still doubted me. But now I know you made a fool out of me. I will always regret this. I hate you Rehaan. I hate you more than you deserve or can desire.'_

Once your girlfriend

Chaahat

At last it was not signed. And I wondered if she hasn't written it. But then I realized that only we two were there in the school and it's her hand writing. I read it again to confirm. I grunted like an animal and started crying. I cried and cried. The tears were unstoppable. For the first time I felt pain in my heart. The pain was more than before when Chaahat had told me about Ajay's proposal. I was in love with her terribly. Anyhow later I summon up myself and walked back to my home.

On returning home my mother asked me several times seeing my face whether I had sleep or not. I didn't reply to her. She asked me to flush my face and get ready for exam. I took bath and packed my bag to leave. She asked me to have breakfast but I denied saying that I will eat outside. I reached the bus stop earlier so that I could talk with Chaahat but it went in vain. Bus came and I got in. We reached the examination Centre one hour prior the commencement. I didn't feel like studying and was absorbed in her thought. I wanted to meet her desperately. Even though we were nude few hours back and I had what I wanted my heart still got something for her. Just before exam she came with her father. She passed me without even discerning me. Her father noticed me.

'Good morning, Rehaan' he said with a keenness as if he is going to write exam with us.

'Good morning uncle' I said peering at Chaahat.

'All set to conquer the world'.

I didn't know why he said that. May be he was not aware that my world was just got doomed by my raging question which I had asked her daughter.

'All most uncle' I replied virtuously. Then he moved with Chaahat. I kept staring at her but she didn't even bother to make an eye contact. When the time was fifteen minutes to exam the controller call us inside. In the examination hall I and Rohit were seated together and Chaahat was as far as I couldn't see her. First I thought of going to her place and clarify what I meant. But my lower part reminded me of the extreme possibility and I preferred sitting on my desk. During exam I kept glancing at her expecting her to turn back but it was ineffectual. The glumness didn't lead me write the exam and I left the hall much before anyone can ever think off.

I waited for Chaahat to come out and she was the last to exit. Rohit and she were discussing about the question paper when I decided to walk to her. I made my way to her and asked Rohit to move. He left in doubt. Still she didn't look at me and it made me grew in anger.

'What is this?' I asked her mildly. But again she ignored me. This made me hold her hand.

'Leave my hand' she said gravely.

'I won't'.

She started pulling it but it was all me.

'Rehaan it is hurting me' she said with a pain in her voice. Within seconds I released.

'Hey sorry' I said glum fully.

But ignoring it she stared walking towards the gate. I really wanted an answer from her which offended me to block her way.

'Come on Chaahat I deserve an answer.'

Again she didn't respond.

'Don't be cocky. I hadn't said anything wrong. You and Ajay were in a relationship. And now I know you had sex with him too. You slut' I growled.

She looked directly into my eyes and smacked my cheeks so hard that for a second I thought of losing all my teeth. Then she left. I didn't know who all saw this but this whip from her made me leave the place gingerly. This crisis made me work hard for my remaining subject. I decided to fight my way through her thoughts but was insurmountable. I started ignoring her and concentrated on my studies. That episode at least guided me to prepare for my remaining subjects. I learnt to rifle through my notion to avoid missing her.

Chapter Eight: The Patch up

AFTER THE EXAMS

After one month of battling, our exam finally got over. But may be for the first time I really didn't want it to end. The subjects helped me in getting rid of Chaahat's thoughts. It's easy to face the subjects than a person after you had breakup. Earlier I broke up with my studies when Chaahat was there and now they have become my rescuer. And the most unlikely thing is that one can cut off with the subjects and they didn't even bother you later.

But in Chaahat case again devil made his mind to scoff me. Khusi the daughter of my parent's best friend came to invite us for her parent's marriage anniversary. I asked my parents to attend the party but my mother insisted my company. I went with no heart to enjoy it. Even though I found many attractive girls there it didn't make me felt better. In fact worsen my mood .And then I had a glance of Chaahat. I was seeing her after one long month and it made me stare at her till she noticed it. I don't know why but I started walking in her direction. First she tried to dodge me but then halted and grunted.

'What?'

I was hearing her voice after such a long lapse. With a lump in my throat I said

'I am sorry'

She glared and scurriedly left the place. Khusi was watching all this scrap. She came to me and in a soothing tone asked me everything. I desperately needed someone to share with so I told her everything. I don't know what made her laugh I haven't said any joke from champak. She continued her laughter for quite long and even though I felt like stabbing her I couldn't because of my limpness. After her in virtuous behavior she came back to her normal posture and said

'Is she a slut?' she asked me as if answering it will make her a millionaire.

'No, she is not' I growled.

'Okay' she said and stopped abruptly.

'But she cut off contact with you after you both got physical. I mean.........' she again halted.

'I told you it was entire my fault. I asked her inappropriate thing and anyways we had no sex. I ejaculated before anything could have happened.' I said almost on the verge of shedding my tears again. She muffled me and promised me that she will help me out.

It was Saturday evening. Khusi has informed me that Chaahat's parents are going out of station and would return by Monday. Chaahat was the only child of her parents so I thought this the best time to explain her. So I went to her home. Cursorily I press the bell so that no one could see me. Chaahat opened the door and on seeing me tried to reclose it but couldn't pace up with my gingerness. She let the door open and went inside. I moved in after closing the door to make sure she doesn't run away. It's really hard to chase girls and once left behind it's hard to catch them.

When I entered her bedroom she was crying. I calmly sat beside her. For next five minutes she kept shedding her tears. But then she recollected herself, and asked the same monotonous question.

'What you want?'

'I am sorry and I love you' I said gaspingly.

She sterned at me and punched my chest and slapped my chicks for the third time. After that she started kissing my face as if a mother has found her child which was lost years back. Her love making continued for quite long. I didn't stop her knowing her briefness and fumeness.

After her love display she wiped her tears and mine. She started narrating me why she got winced because of my question.

'I loved you. I love you like hell. That's why I didn't denied when you asked me for sex. But later your interrogations made me felt guilty. I felt even you are like other boys and don't understand about a girl's feeling. But let me tell you I did kissed Ajay but never let myself to get involved with him. I surrendered to you because I felt like'

She kept narrating her monologue for next fifteen minutes. I thought I am being punished for being intimate with her that night. I was feeling drowsy. I hurt her and now she is taking revenge by torturing me. Anyhow she stopped and again sat beside me.

'I am sorry' I said and in return she repeated my magical words. I asked her if I can stay with her for the night. First hesitated but then she agreed to my proposal. I called my mother and said that I would be staying at my friend's house for night. She asked me all details ranging from what I will eat to mere things like whether they will provide me bed to sleep or I had to sleep outside.

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Chaahat while chopping the ladyfinger asked me weather I like it or not. Wondering if my no will make her again get angry on me and she will not give me anything to eat I said

'Yes'.

'Where are your parents?' I asked her and immediately realized how silly the question was.

'Do not worry, they aren't gone come to find out who is taking care of their daughter in their absence' she said grunt fully. I smiled and switched on the television. Rifling through channels I stopped when I found a suitable one.

Titanic movie was on display. Rose was there on sofa with jack peeping at her and then at his incomplete drawing trying to give his painting a life.

'You are wasting time man' I said loud enough for her ears.

'He is not like you.......nymph' she said. I craned my neck and found her smiling. But before I could say anything she asked me to get up and bring aata from kitchen.

'When it comes to salvation no one can surpass women.' I said to myself and imagined myself running behind Chaahat like a pet. But I didn't dare to deny her so I did it. I brought some dry aata from kitchen and water in a jug thinking whether I have to pour water to aata or have to dump aata in the water. Thankfully she didn't ask me to knead. After chopping ladyfinger, she molded the mixture of water and aata. Then she asked me to assist her to kitchen. While she was cooking I tried to entertain her with some wisecracks.

After 1800 seconds we sat on dining table to eat. She asked me how the food, like a fussy person and I complimented her like a gourmet. Even though the food was not that much good her compelling beauty made me ate like a famish tiger. After having dinner Chaahat entered the kitchen and I entered her bedroom because of drowsiness. I have not slept for last one month because of her and now as everything was settled my heart and mind allowed me to have a nap. It was around midnight when Chaahat entered the room. I didn't know when I had fallen asleep. She asked me to get up but I didn't move. Next she laid over me and started shaking my chicks. But it went futile too. Then she rubbed my ears and pinched my chest. Lazily I asked her.

'What Chaahat. Let me sleep. Please do not disturb'

But she didn't give up with her efforts which offended me. I got up and sat on the bed still my eyes closed. She came close to me and whispered in my ears that could have made even a paralyzed body come to sense.

'Hey jerk I want to have sex' she said feebly. Her last word enlightened me and made me realize my main objective of staying in her house. I opened my eyes and found her lips close to mine but when I forwarded my neck to kiss her she burped. She said sorry and asked me to continue. I kissed her and almost had her lips. She didn't stop me and took off her top. She was not wearing bra. I kissed her bosom removed her lower clothe and finally we had sex.

After half an hour we were naked under the quilt. I thanked god for not letting me ejaculate in her hands this time. After some time she asked me to marry her in future, I nodded in approval. I wondered how insaneful it is that after having sex you legitimately have to marry the same girl. It made me think that is sex a crime and the only punishment for it is marriage. However my love for Chaahat made me disclaim my thoughts. **************************************************************************************************************

Chaahat cell phone started snoozing. I heard it but didn't bother to stop it.

'Wake up Rehaan' Chaahat bawled at me when even after her forceful jerks I didn't react. Anyhow her grunted voice made me come to life.

'No not again. I am tired now' I said.

'Funk, I am not asking you for sex' she said and forcefully pushed me off the bed. I was fully naked with just my lower. Seeing me like this she closed her eyes and asked me to put on my clothes. It really surprised me. Just few hours back she only removed mine and her clothes and now reacting as if she has found me masturbating. I wore my clothes and sat on bed. She told me that I have to leave her house because if anybody found me leaving in morning her parents will get bad name. I strained hard to find how her parents will become famous because of me. She escorted me till the door and after saying bye reclosed it. It was around 3 in the mornings and even the street dogs were sleeping. I reached my house after 10 minutes. My mother opened the door and on seeing me left it open and went to sleep again. Just now Chaahat had threw me out of her house and neither did my mother showed any reaction on my return which really made me think how easy going life is for the dogs outside on street. At least their girlfriends don't throw them out after having coitus. Anyhow I came to my room and plopping into bed fell half dead.

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Chapter Nine: Everything Is Fine

TWO MONTHS LATER

It was evening on day before our results were supposed to be announced officially. We were playing cricket in the ground and I was really happy. At that instant I received a message from Chaahat stating that our results were out. It made me wonder that bad news do travel with speed of light, because I was not expecting it, and not at all ready for it. Next she messaged me that I cleared all my subjects as well as she did. But when I asked her my marks she messaged me her and I immediately realized that I should be happy that I passed. Two days later after our board results me and Chaahat were sitting in the bakery shop of our locality. Topper from our batch Miss. Kiran was throwing us a party for outscoring every one of us. It's an Indian truth that when comes to scoring marks boys always lag behind girls.

We were around 23 members including me and miss out scorer. She asked us to order whatever we wanted. I strain for 10 hard minutes to place my order wondering if Kiran got sufficient money for all of us, because many of us were uninvited guests including me. I ordered one pastry the least costly of all the items inscripted in the menu. We ate while Kiran kept sharing her success story with us. I felt as if she is addressing to the media on how she sucked up the subjects. Her holocaust speech continued for next 15 minutes. Her gloating made me gulp my pastry. And when she became inexorable I stood up to leave making an excuse. Chaahat assisted me.

When we came out I hailed at an auto but Chaahat signaled him to go. She asked me to have a walk to home. I thought if she going to share something personal. I wondered if she gone say she is pregnant. However I got rid of my thoughts and started walking.

'Finally our results came' she said which suggested me that it's going to be terrible walk till home.

I nodded in appreciation.

'You know I scored best in chemistry' she said and giggled, which shattered all my dreams of having a romantic stroll.

'Ya and I score least in chemistry' I said even though my marks in every subject were almost same.

'You remember that day we had sex' she said which made me think that as if it only had boosted up her scribbling capability.

'Ya I remember. But we have had no sex. I ejaculated before anything further could have happened.

'It would have been great NA.... if could have had sex on every exam day. Then you might have topped.' I said looking away from her.

She pulled my face and looking into my eyes punched my stomach.

'Ya thanks for fucking me' she said after that.

'Welcome' I replied.

After walking for quite long we reached our area. She said 'I love you' and left. I wanted to kiss her but she didn't permit me.

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I reached the stadium and sped through the gate. Chaahat was waiting for me. On seeing me she gave me a grimace look and said 'can't you be on time' I didn't respond and place myself beside her. To show her annoyance she moved away from me. I kept looking straight as if some adult movie is being played. For 420 seconds she remained in that position. Then I moved close to her even though looking straight.

'I got a seat in IIT Guwahati' she said craning my face towards her.

'It's great' I said.

She bawled and said ' you jerk, within few days we both will be parted. What next then?'

'What next?' I asked hesitantly.

'What about our future' she asked in a churl way.

And it made me realized that she is damn fucking serious man.

'We will be friends forever' I said straining hard.

'Yes and what you call it? Sexfriends. She said in a stern voice and stood up. I pulled her down.

'Look, you always wanted to be an I.I.Tian and now you have the opportunity to study in IIT. I will join some college and after settling in our field we can marry.' I said to soothe her.

'Can't you join some college in Guwahati' she asked still tears in her eyes.

'I have parents too. I have to look after them also' I said and halted.

'My father-in-law will pay for me if I decide to come to your city' I said which brought a smile on her face.

'You know NA..... I don't have sound parents' I said gleefully. She smiled again and laid her head on my shoulder. I stroke her hair and said

'Don't worry our kids will have rich parents because their mother will earn in millions.'

She smiled and punched my chest.

We kissed and kissed until I sensed someone walking towards us. We stopped and he too halted.

A weird man frowned at us as if we were doing the greatest crime in human history

'What the fuck are you doing?' he asked sternly.

'The fuck your father did to your mother' I replied and we sped out of the stadium. Chaahat laughed uncontrollably. I guessed her mood has changed and we left.

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Chapter Ten: The Separation

I was waiting for Chaahat at the airport entrance. She had informed me that her father was not coming. By now her father had grown up as a man. He now knows that her daughter can take care of herself better than him. She got out of auto and waved at me after searching in the crowd. I responded.

She came towards me and asked me for a hug. I denied even though I wanted it too. We get inside and sat at the waiting area. I kept gazing around and did not say anything for few seconds.

'Get admission in some college' she said.

I did not look at her and nodded.

'Don't waste your time in unproductive activities' she said after sometime and I imagined myself sitting with my mother.

'And don't forget me' she said her face has turned pale.

I looked at her. She was about to cry. She kissed on my chicks and held my hand. I kept looking at her and cried.

'Hey baby... Don't cry' she said feebly. And shed her tears on my hand. We hugged.

'I will never forget you. How can somebody forget to breath. Even though you and I are going to be away from each other still we are inseparable. Our heart and soul will always remain connected' I said wiping my tears.

For next few minutes we remain in the same position.

I love her so much. I can't live without her. How can I spend my coming days without her? All these thoughts made me weep again. Chaahat didn't stop me and accompanied me in my crying venture. After sometime she took off her hands. I released her.

'Call me every day' she said gaspingly.

'I will' I said still feeling the lump in my throat.

'This intimacy is better than sex' I thought.

After half an hour the announcement is made. Chaahat left for plane. I kept gazing her and admiring my girl. I thanked god for giving her to me.

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Chapter Eleven: Love Knows No Barrier

TWO MONTHS LATER

Soon after Chaahat left I realized what she meant for me. And to get her back I marched to Guwahati. I had informed Chaahat about this, and even asked her to find out some good colleges which can suck you well. After two hours of arrival I received a message from her which flashes about some of the finest colleges in the city. The message also enlightened me about how busy she is in IIT and she couldn't meet me until weekend.

'You have good grades in 1st year but what about second year' principal asked me.

' Well sir, first my girl screwed me by accepting somebody's else proposal and I left with no one to hang out with so I screw my subjects and later she came back and I got busy in screwing her' I wanted to say but my innate humanism obstructed me.

'Actually sir in +2 I got busy in sports and other co-curricular activities' I said confidently as if I am the gold medalist from Olympics.

He looked at me for some long and I wonder if he is going to ask me for a one night stand with him to get admitted in his college.

'Okay, which stream you want?' he questioned me and for a second it made me imagine as if I sitting in front of Mr. AMITABH BACHHAN and playing KBC.

'I would like to take chemistry' I said escaping from my imagination.

'Great' he said and gave me a form to fill.

Within 10 minutes I filled the form and submitted in the office. After that I left the college campus. It was around 7:30 p.m. in evening when I called Chaahat

'Hi honey' she picked the call and said.

'What honey? I have been in this city for almost 24 hours. When you are going to meet me? I said in a low voice.

'Very soon, actually professors are screwing us these days because next week we have mid exams'

'It means we are not meeting this weekend also.'

'We will my boy for sure' she said.

'Where is your hostel' she asked me after explaining her schedule to me.

I narrated her, the address and after saying I Love You hang the call.

From next day I started attending classes. Even though I had chosen chemistry it was mandatory for everyone to attend other subjects also which came as a gift pack with your stream.

Our chemistry professor Mr. shiv Prakash threw a chalk piece at me and asked me to stand when he found that I am not paying attention to him.

'Hey you boy' he called me.

I stood up.

'What is your number?' he asked me as if he is talking to a prisoner.

'Sir, 45' I replied. In colleges people remember and call you mostly by your roll number than your name.

'What is a chemical bond?' he asked.

I couldn't answer.

'How many types of chemical bonds are there?' he grunted. Again I didn't reply.

'Leave the room' he said with a crabby face.

'Asshole, Even I am least interested in your class' I mumbled and took my bag to leave. He kept frowning at me till I disappeared.

I went to college canteen for some snacks. I searched for a suitable item gourmetly. After that I walked to garden. The only site available there was of couples sitting holding hand in hand. I started missing Chaahat. It has been almost three months since I had seen her last. I wanted to grab her .But instead I started feeding my stomach which was more famished for food than love. **************************************************************************************************************

One week had passed since I have joined college. Chaahat refused to meet me as she was busy in some sort of useless stuff. I wanted to leave the city but mere hope of losing her denied my inner thoughts. I have not found any friends till now.

It was time for English class and I was sitting in the park peeking at couples. Suddenly someone came and sat beside me. I did not pay attention and was lost in my girl's thought. After five minutes I heard a voice.

'Excuse me'

I turned my neck to have a look at that living stuff. She was a girl.

'Hi are you Rehaan?' she asked.

'Yes, but do I know you?' I said and was still confused

'No, but actually I know you' she said.

For a second I thought as if she is from RAW and stalking me on some national issue.

'What can I do for you?' I said hesitantly.

'You left your mobile in canteen and logo on your mobile's screen displays your name and photo.' she said showing my phone.

This made me search my pocket for my cell.

'Thank you very much' I said and took my cell from her hands. After that she left and I got lost in my world.

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I came running to the class. Mr. Prakash was already in. First I thought to return back then somehow my jerkiness didn't allow me.

'May I come in sir' I twittered.

He looked at me gravely as if I would have asked him permission to have sex with her daughter.

'Come in' he said after a pause.

I got inside and moved to the last bench which was unoccupied. Mr. Shiv Prakash started teaching. After 30 minutes of his disastrous lecture on organic chemistry he stopped. He removed his spectacles and started talking.

'Next week we will have class test on this topic and I want everyone to attend and write the test' he said firmly. I don't know how and why but then he called my roll number. With amazement I stood up.

'You better perform well in exam or it will cause you later' he said and gave a sarcastic look. I smiled and sat down.

After his class I was not in the mood to bare another asshole and packed my bag to leave. Suddenly someone held my hand from behind. I turn back. First I couldn't recognize but later I did. She was the same girl who had returned my cell in the garden.

'Yes' I said.

'May I help you'?

'Are you going out?'

'Ya' I said.

'Can I accompany you? If you don't mind' she said.

'Yes of course if you think you won't get bore' I said blissfully.

She smiled and said 'I will not'.

We came out and after having something to eat strolled to sit in the garden.

'I am Sruthi' she said after having one bite of her chicken filled roll.

'I am Rehaan' I said continuing the conversation.

'From north?' she asked.

'H.P.' I replied.

'I am from Kerala' she said.

'Why you came here? Kerala has got good educational institutions' I said to sound knowledgeable.

'I am here since I was born. My father has import export business' she smiled and said.

'Then why you joined this college? Have not you Google searched best colleges in this city?' I said.

'I don't have internet connection' she replied and I thought

"Man her father is not making enough money it seems."

'Really...????? I said amazed.

'No stupid, I have, but I joined this college because it's near to my house. My parents are little more caring than they needed to be.' she said.

We talked for half an hour. She was not that much beautiful as Chaahat. But who cares she was a girl after all.

All of a sudden, I sensed my cell ringing. I took it from my pocket. Chaahat was calling.

'Excuse me' I said and moved a bit away from her.

'Hi...... my handsome hunk' Chaahat said.

'I am not at all fine and I do not want to talk to you.' I said instantly.

'But I want.....' she said.

'I am disconnecting" I said to make her know I am serious.

'No problem I will call you again' she said playfully.

'What Chaahat? Don't you want to meet me? Don't you love me anymore?' I said as a tear drop fell from my eyes. For next few seconds I didn't say anything.

'Rehaan are you there? She said when founded me not responding.

'Hmmmmm' I said.

'Are you crying... baby? She asked.

'No, I am not' I said realizing the fact that Sruthi was staring at me.

'I want to meet you or I will leave this city soon' I grunted.

'Okay, okay. Day after tomorrow come near to my hostel'. After that she gave me the address and hangs the phone. But, before that she soothed me with three magical words as many times as she could. I came to Sruthi and sat.

'Girlfriend?' she enquired.

'Yes' I said.

'Where she stays?' she asked again.

'Here only in I.I.T. hostel'.

'Wow....an I.I.Tian. Your girlfriend is from IIT.'

Her reaction made me wonder as if I am dating our prime minister's daughter.

'Yes' I said to halt her excitement.

'It's not a big thing. When we fell in love she was my classmate and not I.I.Tian. She is my girlfriend first and I.I.Tian next.'

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Chapter Twelve: Love Rediscovered

I have asked Sruthi about the address Chaahat gave me. Like any another normal teenager first she teased me, and then told the way to get to Chaahat's hostel.

Getting the address and after forty minutes of journey I reached her hostel. On arriving I called her and she came out after fifteen minutes. On seeing her, my heartbeat grew faster. I was seeing her after such a long gap. She was wearing black and white churidaar. First I thought of hugging and kissing her. I have not had her lips for so long. But she sensed my intentions and grunted.

'Not here, its hostel gate. Get an auto' she murmured.

I hailed at an auto and we moved inside to snuggle. I took her hands in mine and started gazing at her. She peeked at me several times and asked me to not to stare at her. But I kept looking at her eyes which were deeper than Indian Ocean. I wanted to swim in them but I realized I don't know swimming. I glared at her lips which I wanted to eat. She sensed my feelings and smacked my forehead.

'You stud. Can't you wait?' she said.

'No' I said immediately.

Again she punched my chest and then laid her head on my shoulder. The auto driver was peeping at us through the mirror in front. He would be around 30-35 and of course was married. But his aghast expression made me feel as if he never ever had cuddled with his wife.

We got down at a lodge. Chaahat grunted at me when I asked her to get down but later virtuously followed me. On the way to lodge Chaahat asked me several times about what I am up to. But I shushed her.

'Okay... okay...' she said still baffled.

We walked to the reception counter. Nobody was there and we had to wait for some long till manager arrived.

'I have booked a room for today' I said to the manager.

Chaahat was sitting few meters away and was admiring the beautiful sceneries.

'Your name please, sir?' manager asked me.

I told him my name and got the keys.

'Where are we going? She asked me again.

'Room no: 271' I said defiantly.

'Why?' she asked.

'Wait and watch. I will let you know' I said and smiled. On reaching the room I asked her to unlock it. When we entered, she shrugged.

'Wow... it's beautiful Rehaan' she said looking surprised. Every corner of the room was glowing with candles. The floor was all covered with flowers. The walls were all covered with sceneries. She moved in and with everything she came across made her express her astoundness. Finally after admiring everything she looked at me amuse fully. I was still at the door and was laughing at her innocence.

'Hey...What are you doing there? She said when she found me at the entrance.

She came near to me and said.

'Is this all for just to have sex with me?'

I encircled her waist with my hands and merrily replied

'Yes'.

'Great.... if it's for sex only, then I can let you do it for whole day' she said and giggled.

'That's all; I thought you would permit me to love you for at least this birth. Shit man...'I said grief fully. When I tried to kiss her she stopped me.

'Not now, first feed me something' she said and closed the door after pulling me inside. She moved to the television then and took the remote signaling me to order something. It made me edit basic need of a normal human being.

Before it was food, shelter and clothes, and now it is food, shelter, clothes and entertainment.

Anyhow I called the room service and asked him to bring some roti along with curry. She insisted to eat non-veg so; I ordered chicken and rice for her. The man returned after fifteen minutes with the ordered stuff. I un-wrapped it and asked Chaahat to switch off the television. We sat on the bed and started.

'Non-veg, it's great. I got fed up by the hostel food. Thank you....' she said delightfully.

'Okay... eat' I said.

We started eating and within half an hour finished it fully. I got up and took out the vodka bottle which I have placed there few hours back. On seeing it she jumped with joy and blurted

'Oh my god, It's great.....I love you for this' she said and moved to kissed me, ofcourse not on my lips but on chicks. She asked me to open it and after that she snatched it from my hands. She drank more than half and then offered me.

'Now you continue' she said and lay down on bed. I finished the remaining and then jumped on her.

'Now can I miss? I said staring into her eyes.

'Yup, now you can' she said so passionately which could have even made a gay fall in love with her. I started kissing her and kissed her some more. She punched my abdomen when found that I have almost chocked her. But I didn't stop. I sucked the chicken pieces which were left in her teeth. After ten minutes she pinched my chest and burble.

'You can suck my bosom' she said. I ignored her voice and again started kissing her lips. Sensing that I would not leave her lips she unbuttoned my shirt and took of her clothes to make me leave her lips. After that, she only took off her lower clothes and mine jeans too, but all gone futile.

'I am dying to have sex with you' she said holding my head stopping me from kissing her. But then she released it. We had coitus again and again as many times as a man can ejaculate till his semen production stops. After two long hours I stopped. I was gasping for energy and was shivering. She wrapped me and again stared kissing me. I was not in the condition to respond. She stopped when found me limping. She kissed on my forehead and lightly placed it on her chest. I closed my eyes. Again she wittered

'I love you'.

I wanted to reply but couldn't.

**************************************************************************************************************9 hours have been passed since we entered the room. Chaahat was wearing her clothes and saying

'Let's leave. My warden will ask me where I have been for so long'.

'Say, you are enjoying' I said and smiled.

'You dork. I can't use my pranks with her. She is very strict' she sterned.

After that she opened the door and I hurried to follow her. I went to the counter and submitted the room keys.

'Visit again' the manager said.

I smiled guessing the reason for his invitation. After that we get in an auto and I dropped Chaahat to hostel.

'Next time get some energy tablets' she said and walked inside the hostel gate. I wondered will she come the very next day in case I call her saying that I got the tablets. But then an auto horned at me and I came out of my day dreaming.

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I sped to the class before our English professor could get in.

'Hey Rehaan, sit here' Sruthi called out when I was going to sit at last bench which I have inherited since childhood.

'Sorry I am committed to last bench' I said and smiled.

'Okay I will come to you' she said and got up.

'Hey you can't' I said sulkily.

'You are a girl'.

'Then what, even girls enjoy sitting at last benches' she said and snuggled to the bench where I used to sit. At that moment Mr. Reddy entered the class. I kept standing and didn't move till Sruthi called me.

'Stupid... you are not punished yet'.

With a smile I walked and sat beside her. Mr. Reddy started his class.

'Today we are going to initiate a new chapter called Romeo and Juliet' he said.

'But let us check first how much you know about them'.

He asked me to stand.

'Romeo and Juliet are lovers who fought their way to fulfill their love' I said and stopped.

'Okay... sit down' he said with a pale face.

'You miss the main point' he said emphatically which made me wonder whether he was expecting me to say something about their private moment. But anyhow he started narrating the story with so much enthusiasm that for a moment I thought as if it's his own autobiography. But his ugly in fact atrocious look shattered all my thoughts of his romantic life.

Their story depicts what true love is all about. It says how to hang out with your girlfriend without having sex with her.

After the class Sruthi asked me.

'What about you and your girl?'

'Neither I am Romeo nor she is Juliet' I said gleefully.

'You cannot be him. So don't even try' She said repugnantly.

'Even you can't be Juliet' I encountered her.

'Ya...I am Sruthi' She said and pinched me.

Chapter Thirteen: Bonding With A Girl

SIX MONTHS LATER

I and Sruthi have become friends now. We have moved closer. In fact we share everything and anything. We used to sit together and most of the time footling in the park. She knows about Chaahat and even insisted me to introduce to her. But I denied her every time asking her to wait for perfect time. Now I don't miss Chaahat that much. I have grown into my friend circle and now enjoyment means hanging out with my buddies rather than romancing with my girlfriend.

One day Sruthi asked me to come to her house just after the chemistry class. First I dismissed her invitation but later accepted it when she told me that her father would be not at home. She got her BMW that day and after getting in I felt as if it's mine. We reached her home within fifteen minutes. She guided me on how to behave till we reached the door. And then she pressed the doorbell. A girl opened the door. From her face I guessed her age to be around sixteen. She was wearing a shirt and culottes.

'Welcome home' she said and moved inside. She didn't greet me even though we had eye contact. She ran in and called her mother. Her mother came after few lapses with a tray full of sweets. She was not that much aged.

'Hi aunty' I said and tried to get up.

'Sit down son' she said politely with a genuine smile on her face.

'So how's college life?' she asked me.

'Great mamma' Sruthi replied before I could open my mouth.

'Outsider?' she asked again.

'Yes, from Himachal Pradesh' Sruthi said and I felt as if I am dumb and deaf.

Aunty continued to ask and Sruthi replied for me every time. Then her sister came and snuggled in between two women. I gazed at her and rated her most beautiful among the three.

'Boyfriend?' She asked Sruthi looking at me.

'No, just chums' I replied for the first time.

We talked for half an hour. Sruthi introduced her sister to me.

'She is Riya'

'Hi...What are you doing?' I said.

'Preparing for +2 board exams' she replied.

'Ohh... Great, All the best for future'

'Thanks' she said.

After half an hour I asked Sruthi to leave. Aunty asked me to have dinner but I gave an excuse and left.

Sruthi and Riya came till the door to drop me.

'If you don't mind I can drop you to hostel' Sruthi asked.

'Never mind, I will make it' I replied peeking at BMW.

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Sruthi called me in morning. I picked it and said 'What?'

'Hey, do you want to come for a movie' she said.

'Now' I asked her detestably.

'No stupid, Matinee show'

'Hmmm okay, I will come' I said.

'Okay, then be ready I will pick you from your hostel' she said and hang the call. Even her invitation didn't help me to get off my bed and I fell asleep again.

I came running to the hostel gate. Sruthi was there with her BMW.I opened the car door and got inside.

'Hi, I heard a voice from behind. Riya was there on the back seat.

'Hi, you are coming for the movie too?' I asked.

'Ya, I love watching movies' she replied.

Sruthi started the car and said' fasten your seatbelt' as if I have left my zip open.

'Okay' I said and then we moved. We reached the PVR fifteen minutes before. We bought some popcorn to eat in case we feel bore while watching movie. I sat in-between the two ladies and watched the whole movie. Both girls made me crane my neck to either side but I was more interested in listening to Riya who was giving a tough competition to Chaahat. In movie the hero was fighting with the baddies and in my heart I was battling with my feelings for Riya and Chaahat. But anyhow Chaahat won the battle. In my heart I felt sorry for Riya. After the movie Sruthi dropped Riya to her friend's house. She wanted to collect some notes.

'Coffee' Sruthi asked me.

'Okay' I said to spend some more time in her BMW. We reached her house and get in. Her maid told us that her mother left for some Kitty party. I have seen these parties in movies where ladies used to Show off their talent in card games.

Anyhow I plopped in sofa and Sruthi brought coffee. After completing it we moved to her bedroom. Her room was amazing. Well decorated with girly items and one can easily distinguish that it's a feminine room. We sat on her bed which was so spongy and soft that I felt like sleeping forever. She brought her laptop and started showing her pictures. She showed me her class photo and pointing to a girl said

'She is my best friend'. Then she pointed to another pic of a girl and said 'she is my cousin sister'.

She kept showing her photos and I don't remember when I fell asleep. When I got up Sruthi was on me. So close that if Chaahat would have seen us I would have been sentenced to death. When I tried to get up Sruthi didn't let me.

'What Sruthi? Let me go' I grunted at her.

But she started kissing me. I tried to stop her but all my efforts were going futile, so I jostled her and sprang out of bed.

I started moving but Sruthi held my hand.

'I love you Rehaan' she said.

I looked at her and furiously said

'But I don't love you. I have a girlfriend and I am very happy with her'.

'She is a bitch. She is enjoying in her I.I.T. and not letting you to do so. It's all attraction and not love. Once she will do with you she will dump you.' she said. I looked at her and smacked her cheeks. After that I left her room.

'She is a nymph. She is using you' Sruthi kept shouting but I stepped out. I open the door.

'No one can make me leave her. Even almighty cannot make me forget my girl' I said. I came to the living hall. No one was there. While I was leaving I looked at the BMW and wondered that it will be mine if I accept her proposal. But then Chaahat's thought made me realize what she meant to me. I was in this city for her. I was in this world for her.

'Fuck you Sruthi and your luxurious car. I am not leaving my girlfriend at any cost' I said and moved. At gate I met with Riya.

'Hi... Rehaan, Can I call you by name?' she asked.

'Ya... you can, Bye, I have some urgent work.' I said and left. Even her beauty couldn't compel me to stay there. I came to hostel room and cried. I took my cell and texted Chaahat

'I Love you'. But she didn't reply.

Around midnight Chaahat called me.

'Hi baby' she said.

'Hi jaan' I said.

'What happen? Why are you crying?' she asked spontaneously.

'Just missing you a lot nowadays, I Love You' I said.

'Stop, stop. Don't cry. Sorry we have not met since last few weeks. But tomorrow for sure we are meeting. I have a lot to talk to you. And........................'She kept on saying one thing after another till I felt relaxed. I stopped crying.

'I Love You' I said again.

'Ohh...aauch I Love you too my cutie' she said. Her soothing voice calmed me and I felt asleep hanging the phone.

We met next morning. For the first time I came to know that she meant everything to me. Earlier when we used to meet all I could think of was just to get physical with her. But now it is different. I was most interested in listening to her. I wanted to share everything with her. We kept talking and talking for two hours. Many times she enquired me if I am getting bore and offered me her strawberry flavored lips. But I denied. Day passed and before leaving she kissed me on my forehead and said

'I Love You. But I think you have lost interest in me'.

'Why are you saying this? I love you more than before' I said.

'But you didn't love me at all today' she said with a grimace face.

I pulled her towards me and started kissing her. We kept on till she pushed me back.

'How it's taste?' she asked me.

'Great... In fact best' I said and smiled. Then again pulled her and kissed her forehead. We hugged and then she left. **************************************************************************************************************

Next day when I reached the class Sruthi was not there. She came after ten minutes and sneaked beside me. We didn't talk at all. After the class I got up to leave. She tucked me back and we had an eye contact.

'What? I asked.

'Don't behave as if you have been raped' she said staring at me.

'I don't want to talk to you' I said and again stood up to leave. She didn't stop me. From that day onward I started maintaining distance from Sruthi. Many times she tried to talk to me but I dodged her. I rejected her calls. For the first time in human history a boy was ignoring a girl. Isn't it unbelievable?

AFTER FEW MONTHS

The day I entered my second year, it brought with itself one of the shocks of Sruthi's life. I had finished my classes and was leaving for my hostel, when Sruthi came and stood in front of me. I lowered my head to avoid her. When I was about to leave she held my collar and pushed me aside.

'What are you doing? This is college not your bedroom' I wittered.

'Ohh... Ya ofcourse I know that. But I want to talk to you.' she grunted.

'But I don't want' I said defiantly.

'Please, Rehaan. Please listen to me once. Then if you want you can leave' she said with her eyes wet. But escaping from her grip I left. Next day when I reached college she was not there. From somewhere I get to know that her mother is dead. This made me ran to her. She was crying. On seeing me she got up and started walking.

'Sruthi, wait. I am sorry' I said and pulled her hand.

She looked at me and started crying again. She told me that her mother had developed tumor and it exploded which resulted in her death. I stayed with her all the time. She said sorry for saying wrong things about Chaahat. We became friends again.

Few weeks later Sruthi invited me to her home. First I rejected but when she told that Riya is eager to meet me I was persuaded for a visit. When we reached her house the first threat was that her father was there. I told Sruthi that I can't come now and would meet later but she said

'You are not here for asking permission to marry his daughter'. I realized she was right and this made me little relax. When we got inside her father was is his bedroom. Riya came with biscuits and other sweets cooked in coconut oil to increase my calories. I wonder whether they even know about other type of cooking oil.

'Hi, Rehaan' Riya said delightfully.

'Hi, Riya, How are you? I asked.

'Fine, but where were you all these days. You didn't even bother to visit us once' she growled.

'Actually, I was busy in exams' I said.

'But now you have to help me in my studies. I heard that you are very good in chemistry' she said giving her million dollar smile.

'Yes ofcourse I will help you' I said and looked back to see a man standing behind me

'My daddy' Riya said.

I greeted uncle and sat down. He came to us and sat infront of me between his two daughters.

'Dad, this is my friend' Sruthi said.

He started asking me questions and I felt like as if I am being interviewed for the post of M.D. in his company. For next ten minutes he kept frowning at me to find weather I had any involvement with any of his daughters and suddenly got up picking his cell from sofa. He went back to his room. After his departure I felt little more comfortable.

'So when should we start chemistry?' I enquired Riya.

'Actually we have board exams from next week. So better to start as early as possible' she said.

Chapter Fourteen: This Birthday I Won't Mind Crying

After confirming her I left. When I reached hostel gate Chaahat was waiting there. On seeing me she smiled and asked me

'Mr. Busy where were you?' I have been waiting here since one hour. And where is your cell phone. Is it switched off?'

I took my cell from my pocket.

'Ya battery down' I said showing her. She asked me to accompany her for shopping. I nodded. We went to the city mall where she bought some tops and jeans for herself. She asked me to buy something but I say no. After shopping we get in an auto. At that moment I really missed the BMW ride. When we passed her hostel I asked auto driver to stop. But she ordered him to move.

'Today I am going to stay with you' she said gleefully.

'What? But where, in my hostel girls are not allowed' I groaned.

'But girlfriends are allowed Na?' she said with a smile.

'Do whatever you want but tonight I am staying with you in your hostel' she said looking outside.

By now I have come to know that she is desperate to visit my hostel, so, I didn't say anything further and started planning on how to get her inside. By the time we reached hostel it was around 8p.m.I made her jump the compound wall and sneak inside. On reaching my room I asked her to wait outside. I checked the room and again rechecked it. When I came out to welcome her, boys of my Dormitory were staring at her as if they have never seen a girl before. For the first time I felt very protective of her. Sensing the worst thing that could happen with my girlfriend I pulled her inside and shouted

'Boys this is my girlfriend and not your property'. Didn't know why I said the last word. I locked the door from inside. Chaahat was there on the bed which was barely covered. I came and sat beside her. For a few moments we didn't talk. She kept looking here and there and I followed her to check if she has found anything wrong. Finally I said 'now let's go. You have seen my room.

'Where?' She asked me as if I have asked her to leave her own room.

'I am going to stay here whole night. I have got permission' She said adamantly.

'Let's eat' she said and unwrapped the food. We ate slowly without making much sound. After the food she took out a bottle of vodka.

'What is this and from where you get this?' I asked her in total amazement.

'From liquor shop' she said and put the bottle in my mouth' I drank a little and then she started drinking. I snatched the bottle when found that she is not going to halt. I finished the bottle and placed it on study table. She came near to me and kissed me. I kissed her back but then she stopped and asked me to sleep. **************************************************************************************************************

The alarm rang. When I open my eyes Chaahat was there with the cake.

'Happy birthday.....'She said and offered me the scissor to cut the cake.

Now I know why she was there. I didn't even remember my birthday but she did. My eyes grew wet and I jumped to hug her.

'Stop... cake first' she said. I cut the cake and put it in her mouth.

'Gift, Do you want gift? She asked.

'Yes' I said.

'Here's your gift' she said offering me the keys.

'Have you bought new property here?' I enquired.

She hooted and kissed my forehead.

'You jerk this is your new bike keys' she said smiling.

'From where you got money to buy a bike' I asked her getting emotional. My eyes got drenched and I was on the verge to cry.

'My pocket money, scholarship, personal savings and little bit of prostitution' she said glaring into my eyes.

'What?' I slapped her playfully hearing the last word from her mouth. This time I cried and hugged her. I didn't let her go few minutes.

'Hey, don't worry and stop crying. I am not going anywhere and still love you only. The guys outside are not as good as you are' she said pulling my chicks.

I looked at her face. She was smiling. Pulling her back in my hands I thanked god for giving me this girl. I felt I am the luckiest person on this earth. But suddenly she pushed me back on bed and said

'My gift'

'It's not your birthday' I said knowing what she wants.

'Advance gift?' she said bringing her lips close to mine.

'Have you drunk?' I imitated as if not interested.

'Ya... You want to taste it?' she said in amusement.

'No' I said.

'You have to' she said and started kissing me. I pulled her chest close to my chest to feel her heart where I stay. We were making love and even though it was not for the first time she looked more passionate than ever before. I recollected my school days when I just wanted to get physical with her but now it's all different. Now she is offering herself to me to do whatever I want. This made me cry again.

'I want this girl forever' I mumbled to god.

Next day very early in the morning I asked her to leave. Again she jumped off the compound wall. I ran through the gate to say her good bye. She hugged me, kissed me and left. Few joggers peeped at us but it didn't bother me.

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Chapter Fifteen: Time For Chemistry

After two days I received a call from anonymous number in the morning.

'Hello, who is this?

'Riya, she replied in her sweet voice.

'Yes, Riya what happen? I asked

'You told to teach me chemistry. So when we can start? My exam is on coming Tuesday' she said.

'Okay, tell me when you want?' I enquired.

'Let's start from tomorrow' she said conditioning it only if I am free.

'Okay' I said and ended the call.

Next day I was there in Riya's living room on the sofa. Her father was also there keeping an eye on us to check that we strictly practice chemistry and not biology. After tutoring her for half an hour I acknowledged that she was not at all bad and infact she was better than me. Even though I was the tutor she made me felt like a student. After two hours of battle in finding one topic which she does not knows I got up and said

'It's enough for today we will continue tomorrow'.

She said 'Okay' and smiled smugly. Even she now knows that her teacher is not smart enough to teach her. Before leaving I asked her about Sruthi.

'She went to pub with her boyfriend' she burbled.

Even though I was astonished I didn't felt like reacting. She dropped me till door and said good night.

Next evening I thought of not going to Riya's house. But she called saying that she is waiting at hostel gate. I sprang down and saw her waiting in Santro.

'Shit man. I deserve BMW' I mumbled to myself.

She asked me to get in and we drove to her house. She told me about Sruthi's boyfriend and showed his photo. The most amazing moment came when she told me that he lives in their neighborhood. What I thought when I first met Sruthi now seems to be true. When I reached her home she asked me to get in her bedroom. On entering I sank into her bed. She took the notes and finally after lots of hardwork I found something which she didn't know. After finishing that she said

'Wow, now I am all set to attack chemistry' and leaned towards to kiss me. I pushed her back.

'What are you doing Riya?' I asked as if I don't even know ABCD of sex.

'Just paying your fees' she said again leaning towards me.

'Stop, I don't want any returns'.

She halted and said 'Okay your wish'.

She closed the books and getting up gazed at me and asked

'Am I not beautiful?'

'You are good looking, Infact very beautiful. But what we were doing was wrong'.

'Really, it's alright. Sorry' she said and forwarded her hand to help me in getting up.

'It's fine. I can help myself' I said.

She turned back and moved to door. I admired her. She was almost equal to Chaahat. But my love for Chaahat decreased her rank. After months when results came out, luckily my tuitions didn't affected Riya's result and she scored good marks. She got admitted in a good college on the basis of her scores. She even threw me and Sruthi a party.

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YEARS LATER

It has been three years since I have passed my degree and got a job in Riya's company. I mean her father's company. It all happened not because I maintained good relationship with Riya or Sruthi but because of my innate talent to face the worst. Ofcourse Riya had charged me up to join but after that it was all my solo effort. Sruthi just after getting her degree got married to her neighbor boyfriend and was gone to Canada. She rarely visits India now and was busy pursuing her higher studies with her husband. Riya on the other hand was in her final year of MBA and was all prepared to join her father. Days after I rejected to kiss her I found a great friend in her. Don't know why people say a boy and a girl cannot become friends. Even though her father doesn't show much affection he did what a boss will never do. He had promoted me to M.D. designation within few months. My darling Chaahat scored well in I.I.T. to grab a job in one of the many banks our country has. She told me that recruiter gave her the overpaid job because of her marks, skills and intelligence. But I doubted. Her job is must because of her looks. She had gone to Bhatindaa to meet her parents. The place she originally belongs to.

I was waiting at one of the restaurant for Riya. First time I have made it before and now really felt the pain of waiting.

'Hi and sorry' Riya came striding.

'Thank god, you came' I said sadly.

'It is not my fault. Its traffic outside' She said rifling through the menu.

'Today Sruthi called me in morning. She is happy in new place and almost adapted to the culture out there. She has found some Indians friends too' She emphatically narrated.

'It's great' I replied.

She placed the order without consulting me as by now she knows my likes and dislikes. After five minutes the waiter came with chocolate milkshake with extra butter on the top for each one of us.

'Now say, for what you call me? And be fast I have bunked my important lecture. And make sure it's important or I will kill you today' she said.

'Actually I want to marry Chaahat'

Before I could have completed she halted me in between and said

'Then go and talk to her parents and not to me'

'Riya... do you want to listen to me?' I grunted.

'Ohh... sorry, Speak'

'I want two- three months leave so that I can go to Punjab and convince her parents. Before that I have to handle my parents' too' I said.

'Okay, then what's the problem in that' she said instantly.

'Your father will ask my resignation before giving me leave for 2 long months' I said.

'Okay...I will talk to him' she said and laughed.

'Thank you' I said delightly.

'No need of thanks. We are friends' she said and smacked my forehead.

Two days later when I reached my cabin Riya's father was there.

'Good morning, sir. I have completed the work you have assigned to me. The file is ready and I am sending to it you' I said without making any eye contact.

'Come to my chamber' He said and left. When I reached there he put the blinds and after taking few heavy breathes he spoke.

'Rehaan, I like you a lot. First time when we have interacted I thought you are like normal teenager who just gets attracted to girls and then after fulfilling your need will leave them. But now I know you are different from others. I regard you as my son. I know it's ridiculous but true. Already Sruthi has left and will rarely visit India now. I wanted you to marry Riya. But now I know it's impossible. Riya has told me that you love that girl most. And I am no one to obstruct you. In my young days I left my girlfriend to marry Sruthi's mother but later regretted on my decision. To overcome the trauma of finding flaws in my decision I devoted myself to build this business.'

His eyes were all red. I didn't know what to say or how to soothe him. I just kept looking at him. He stopped and stood up.

'Rehaan, I want just one promise from you. Incase anything happens to me take care of Riya. You know she is extra innocent' he said and hugged me.

'I will take care of her' I said sensing that he would crush me to death if I don't promise. Finally the mellow-drama was over.

He left me and said' Go, get lost and come back soon with my daughter-in-law.'

'Asshole I have parents. I am not an orphan' I said to myself.

In morning Riya came to drop me to airport.

'All the best' she said and engulfed me.

'Okay, okay' I said escaping from her.

We kept talking and planning about how to convince Chaahat's parents till flight arrived.

'Bye....because of you I have missed so many classes. If I flunk you are dead Mr. Rehaan' She said and left.

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Chapter Seventeen: Dehradun: Battle With My Parents

Before going to Punjab I went to my parents. I stayed there for weeks but could not able to tell to my parents about Chaahat. But one day sensing perfect time I decided to tell everything to my mother. She was kneading wheat flour to make chapatti for dinner. I sat beside her.

'How long will you keep working like this. Now you need to rest' I said politely.

'You are right. Now you are earning and we can keep a maid to do these things' she said still lost in her work.

I wanted her to get the point what I meant but she evoked me to hint some more.

'But mom a maid will only do household works and even charge for it' I said egging her to get the topic.

'Ya...you are right. But then who will dare to work without bucks' She said emphatically. First time I realized why I was so poor in my academics. Anyhow I tried again.

'Mom ...what if a person will agree to do everything free and can stay all day long to take care of yours mere needs'.

She shrugged her head and looked at me with frowning expression.

'Stupid, a daughter-in-law can only do everything for free' she said gravely.

'Exactly mom I know a girl who is desperate to be enslaved by you' I said spontaneously. She took with a heavy breath and pinched my ears.

'You sulk. You are playing with me' she said.

'Mom.... please leave, it is hurting' I overreacted.

'Okay. Now tell me who is she? She asked me.

I started narrating about Chaahat skipping the details which could give her trauma.

'Where she stays? She asked me.

'Bhatindaa' I replied.

'What her caste?' my mother bombarded me the most important question which plays crucial role in getting you married to someone. And we Indians fond off it. The two most valuable things we Indians look before getting engaged to somebody are one he/she should be human being and second he/she must be of same community. Other qualifications are just formalities.

In short... caste and religion are two basic criteria which decide your life partner.

'She is Sikhni' I said hesitantly. My mother got up with her hands still in the slurry mixture as if I have said she is an alien.

'You want to marry a Sikh daughter? I can't withstand you in turban. You will look ugly' she said tentatively.

'Mom, I am not going to adopt their culture. I just want to marry Chaahat' I said and before I could have completed she left for kitchen.

'You have lost your mind. Haven't you found a girl in our caste?'

'Mom you already know her. She was there with me in my high school. She is better than any other girl' I pleaded.

'Okay.... Go and talk to your father and don't trouble me. I am not going to assist you in this' She said and started pouring spices in the fry she was cooking.

It was around 9 p.m. I was there on the dining table waiting for my father. Few meters away my mother was watching television. She had not communicated with me since she came to know about my love venture.

My father came after few minutes. He moved to sofa and started removing his shoe. Then he went inside the washroom to freshen up. He returned after fifteen minutes and asked mother to serve the dinner. While eating he started talking.

'Rehaan, how is your professional life. I hope you are enjoying it' he said ofcourse not knowing my personal life.

'It's great dad' I said and stopped.

'Dad, I want to talk to you about something very important' I said and stopped.

'Speak up Rehaan' he said. After a pause I told him everything about me and my girl. I don't know what made my mother meddle inbetween us.

'She is Sikhni' my mother growled from the sofa.

My father looked at me. I lowered my head. After few minutes he said 'okay we have no objection if her parents are ready. I will be glad if she comes to my house'.

After listening to this I jumped and hugged my father. I ran to my mother engulfed her and kissed on her chicks.

'But don't wear turban' she said.

'No mom' I said and hugged her again.

Next day after accomplishing my task I started for my girlfriend's city who was waiting to be my future wife.

Beforehand I have informed Chaahat about my flight schedule so that she could get there on time. Whole journey I kept thinking on how to meet her family members and how to behave with her clan. I realized it does not matter how much we love each other, our family needs to like each other. When I reached the airport exit gate with my luggage Chaahat was waiting there. But the most shocking thing was that her father was there beside her.

I greeted him and kneeled down to touch his feet. Then I glanced at Chaahat. She instantly winked. I thought both of them are there to assault me. We started walking to the parking stand. I tried to ask Chaahat about uncle but she ignored. Uncle had brought his car. We both got inside it. Still Chaahat didn't tell me anything. It was all silence for few minutes. But then uncle opened his mouth.

'So may be son-in-law all the best for your knotty journey'.

'Uncle, I didn't get you' I said.

'Actually she told me everything, and I am on her side. But you have to win over my family members' he gleamed.

I looked back at Chaahat; she smiled and thwacked my back.

'Keep talking. He will help you in winning his family' She mumbled.

So I started and kept talking with her father till we reached Chaahat's lane. Uncle told me that he has said to his elders about my visit as being son of his best friend. And purpose of my visit is that I have been invited for marriage of their elder daughter. Chaahat's elder cousin sister was getting married. Uncle told me every simple detail about their family. On reaching her house what I found was not at all expected. Her whole family members were there at the entrance. They were around twenty five people including children, uncles and aunties, siblings and other senior citizens. First I thought of eloping with Chaahat. I looked at her. She was overwhelmed and it made me cancel my plan. Uncle introduced me to everyone. I met her four uncles. All of them wearing turbans and have beard as long and thick as her auntie's hair.

I realized the competition that was going in Chaahat's house. I met her aunties and children and ofcourse her cousin sisters barely of her age. They all were beautiful just like Chaahat. But their inability to choose a good looking husband made me tagged them as bimbos. Then uncle showed me the guest room asking me to fresh up. **************************************************************************************************************

Chaahat messaged me around midnight asking me to come to the roof. When I reached there she was alone. On noticing me she came striking to hug me but I started kissing her. I kissed her some more till she pushed me back.

'You stud. If anybody found us doing this Na, you don't have any idea what will happen with us.' she said snarling.

'Show some virtuosity' she said again.

'I don't want to be a martyr' I said pulling her towards me. This time she kissed me. I slid my hand through her top and put it on her chest. Nowadays she never stops me from doing this. I guessed she is deeply in love with me. I kissed her lips, on her neck and moved down till she jostled me back. I looked at her. Her eyes got enlarged. Her sinister face made me turn back. A girl was standing with eyes fixed on me and Chaahat.

'What you were doing with my sister?' she asked me as if I was raping Chaahat.

'I looked at Chaahat and again at that girl. She was in her early twenties but her question perplexed me. She didn't know anything about what a boy and girl do alone in night. I felt pity for her and at the same time realized about the flunked sex education in Punjab. Before I could have replied Chaahat ran to her. She started crying and told her everything. After listening to Chaahat's monologue she said

'Okay... so you are her boyfriend 'I felt really happy that she knows what a "BOYFRIEND" means.

'You are so cute' she said and pulled my chicks. I smiled.

'She is my cousin sister Ridhi' Chaahat said. Then they started walking down.

'Come after few minutes' Ridhi said to me.

I said 'okay' looking at her bare legs. Her legs were full of hair.

'Even hair removing creams have failed to inspire people here' I said to myself and left.

The next day by the time I got up everyone was already has freshened. Everything was seemed to be nice and calm. All the children were gone to school. Working group had left for work. When I entered the porch all I could see was a bunch of losers who were deprived of their enthusiasm and energy. I mean the senior citizens. They all were retired from their busy life and now enjoying few last moments. Chaahat had told me before, that I have to ingratiate these people to make our marriage possible. So I started my "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE". I went to her grandfather who was playing chess with his younger brother. They noticed me but kept playing. I didn't say a word and stood there waiting for perfect time. A time came when Charanjeet [Chaahat's grandfather] got struck up.

'It's my game now' parbinder [charanjeet's younger brother] said. I strained my useless mind for ten long minutes and then asked Charan uncle to do as I say. He nodded.

'Check and mate' Mr. Charanjeet said after few moves. He gave me a high-five and hugged me. He started dancing.

'You nerd, you have not won a lottery' I mumbled to myself. He stopped and sat down after few minutes.

'Son what's your name? You are really smart' he said merrily.

'Rehaan, uncle' I said.

He asked me for a game and I accepted it as I wanted to spend some more time with him. We started and he took as much time as possible for every single move. He kept talking and asking me my details. For forty hard minutes I kept feigning as if he is really playing smart. I even gave him many chances to defeat me. But he was determined to be defeated. A time came when I got so infuriated that I forgot what a Bollywood hero has said in one of his movies.

'Check' I said.

He took another fifteen minutes to check if he can tackle it with a grimace look. After that he said

'Okay, you win'.

At that moment I felt like I have defeated the world chess champion.

'Hard luck uncle' I said. Losers often need some support and sympathy.

'No problem son' he said and left.

Next I found Chaahat's mother churning lassi. I walked to her and asked her.

'May I do this? I love doing this' I said and grinned.

'Really, you are the only man left who loves churning lassi. Here only women do all household works' she said and getting up handed me the container. I flexed my hand muscles and started doing it. After some time I got up and asked her to check.

'It's good. Thank you.' She said and moved to kitchen. Then I heaved to my room. My interaction continued for fifteen days. It takes time to get comfortable with your in-laws especially if you have to win over them.

It was Sunday morning. Everyone was busy enjoying weekend. Charanjeet uncle called me to play chess. Ofcourse he was eager to defeat me. Everyone was there encircling the chessboard. It was for the first time in our India a game other than cricket getting so much attention. We started. He made the first move and then I continued. After few lapse even Chaahat came and stood behind him. Then Ridhi and all her cousins came to support their loser grandpa. We keep playing for half an hour. I made a foolish move so that he can defeat me. I texted Chaahat asking her to tell her grandfather what to do. She instructed him and finally he defeated me

'You asshole, you have won because I let you, Just because of your granddaughter' I muttered. After my sacrifice of losing to the greatest loser, Kunaal Chaahat's younger brother came to try a hand in chess. We started and within 15-20 minutes he defeated me.

'Hey sulk! He is my brother. You can't beat him' she texted. I looked at her and smiled. She winked. I wanted to grab her, and was desperate to make love with my girl.

'I love you' she messaged me and I smiled at her again.

'Mr. Rehaan. You can't live without her' I said to myself. **************************************************************************************************************

Chapter Eighteen: I Love Her And That Is It

ONE ANDHALF MONTH LATER

By now everyone in Chaahat's family has moved closer to me. But still we are not allowed to be seen together. My time was also catching up and Riya was there to make me aware of this.

'Hello, Riya' I said. Riya has called me 7th time this week. She was very anxious to about my love epic.

'HI, handsome. What's the progress? Did you talk to her family?' she asked.

'No, man, I am still trying. They are really good people but still never got the courage to ask them about Chaahat' I said diffidently.

'Come back... I will marry you' she said and started laughing.

'No, thanks, I love my girl very much and I want to marry her only' I said selectively.

'No problem.... Marry me and then you can continue your affair with her' she countered me.

'Riya....' I growled.

'Will you stop your senseless sense of humor'?

'Okay babaa, all the best then. But come back soon. You have a friend waiting for you' she said. Her voice sounded painful.

'I will be back' I said and hung the call.

FEW DAYS LATER

It was kaushik's marriage. He was eldest of all the children in Chaahat's siblings. All were busy on dance floor. Elders were busy in making arrangements. The guests were all dancing and enjoying their food. For alcoholic people who believe in living life king size, counters were installed to distribute drinks. So in short everyone was given something to chill out with. Ridhi asked me to step on the floor when he found me peeking at Chaahat who was looking the most beautiful. I and Chaahat looked at each other and started moving our body to the beats. A moment came when everything turned silence and I hugged her. I didn't let her escape till Ridhi came and pulled her.

'You jerk, moron, what are you doing. It's my brother's marriage. Don't create a drama here' she said gravely.

Chaahat looked at me and then left the place. I followed her. She strides upstairs and get inside her bedroom. I followed her and when I grabbed her from behind she was crying.

'What happen? I asked her.

'When you are going to talk to my parents? And if you cannot let me, All I want is to be yours forever' she said lowering her eyelids and holding my collar.

I don't know what happened to me at that time. Her tears jolted me from inside. And I sensed a forceful power within myself.

'You asshole, this girl loves you so much and even you cannot live without her. Go and express everyone what she meant to you. Go and do it Rehaan. Go now.' The only thought came to my mind.

'I am going down' I said and moved.

I went to the counter where alcohols bottle were kept. I grabbed one Tequila, and started drinking it till I lost my nervousness; I stepped on the podium where bride and groom were seated. I snatched the mike from the man who was announcing the irrelevant things.

'Listen, everybody' I said and the attention shifted to me.

'Please off the music' I said when people didn't stop dancing on disco beats.

'Today, I am here to share something with you. Something I should have told you before.'

'Hey, Rehaan, Stop it you idiot' Ridhi halted.

'You moronic, First go and remove hair from your legs' I grunted. She gave me a morbid look.

'Uncle, I have not come here to attend your family's marriage. Nor did I ever have a fantasy to play chess with a loser like you. I am not such big fool. I lost the games to you because I had something else to achieve. I love your grand-daughter Mr. Charanjeet. I want to marry her. Please permit us to get married. We need your blessings. And if you deny we both will abscond.' I said and stopped. Every eye was on me but I was thoughtful about who all are on my side. Chaahat's father was holding her head in disgust. I sensed his disagreement.

He never would have expected this from me. After him I looked up into the sky. It was covered by clouds.

'Bullshit, Rehaan even god is not with you' I said to myself.

'Then I peeked at my watch. It was 12:30 a.m.

'May be god is sleeping' the only morale booster reason came to my mind. I looked around for Chaahat. She was still crying. She came on the dais and stood beside me. We kept looking at each other till I fainted.

'I love you Chaahat' last words came from my mouth.

When I got up, my bags were packed. I recollected what I had done last night. I thought of escaping through the window. I was not at all prepared to face the offended Punjabis. But Chaahat's face, smile, and the way we fought at times, moments when she had behaved childishly, Chaahat's invitation to make love with her. All these thoughts made me strong from inside. Leaving my packed luggage I rushed down. Everything was calm there as if nothing had happened. I searched for Chaahat but even she was not there. I saw Ridhi and asked her. But she ignored me

'Take your bag and leave' she said and left.

'I am not leaving without my girl' I said firmly.

'Then be ready to face the worst' she grumbled.

I was in my own country. But seeing the faces of Punjabis who were rooted with anger I had feeling of being in Afghanistan. I turned back to my room.

'Rehaan..., where are going?' I heard a voice from behind. I craned back. My father was there with my father-in-law. I ran to him and hugged him.

'What happen?' he asked me making me leave him.

I saw Chaahat standing beside him. She was laughing.

'Son-in-law, are you ready to be enchain by my daughter? He said.

I got everything within seconds.

'Yes, I am all prepared' I said and looked at Chaahat. Then from behind someone pinched my ears.

'Let's play chess. I will defeat you jerk' Chaahat's grandfather said.

I smiled and said sorry to him. Day passes and I came to know how Chaahat convinced her family about me. She only called my father and they had planned to surprise me in morning. Very next day a pundit was called to find a propitious day for our marriage. He strained for fifteen hard minutes as if he is a minion of god. Finally he gave one date and our marriage was fixed. I looked at Chaahat and smiled. The naughtiness of her eyes displayed my future. I imagined her saying to me 'I am going to rule you'. But I didn't care and infact was ready to relinquish her.

'I am dying to have sex with you' I texted her.

'You have to wait dork' she replied. Since the day I had proposed her, my love for her has kept on increasing. I felt blessed and blissful to have her in my life.

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Chapter Nineteen: It Was Not Her Fault

GUWAHTI RE-EPISODE

The date of our marriage got extended even further due to some financial problems. Now we have to wait for 3 long months. So I decided to fly back to my job. Chaahat choose to stay with her family for few more days. But she came to drop me at the airport. We hugged and only hugged. No more kisses she said when I asked her for one smooch. She said we were about to become couple and everything after that.

'Before she was just using me and that is why got involved. And now she knows I am not running anywhere so she denied' I said to myself.

I left Punjab empty handed.

'I deserved a smooch for the valor I had shown, and which made everything possible. At least she could have given a flying kiss' I mumbled.

On reaching Guwahati airport I found another girl waiting for me. Even though I have not asked her she came to welcome me.

'Hi champ' she said and shook hand with me. I felt like captain of Indian cricket team who had returned after winning the world cup. For next one hour she kept on asking every mere detail about my victory. She questioned me about my game plan, my strategy against the rival. Chaahat's family was my opponent here. I recited her everything with extra cream on the cake. The best thing in being with a girl is that you don't have to think much before you speak and if the girl is beautiful then thinking is just a waste of time. They don't have time to use their brain in sensing what you said. And the most important thing is girls rarely let you to open your mouth.

I reached my room and Riya left me enlightening me with the presentation I have to give day after tomorrow. For couple of days I kept preparing my slides and collecting data which could support my point. And luckily I got away with it very easily. Days passed and I got busy with my work. Hectic work made me exhausted. The only pleasure was Riya and Chaahat. The two girls made me believe that I am an energetic man who is in his early twenties and not an alcoholic old-aged man.

Chaahat used to talk to me all kinds of stuffs she wanted to do after getting married. Riya on the other hand would take me out for some coffee or to meet his friends. Sometimes hands me her assignment to finish for her. She used to tell me about her latest crush in college and then acknowledging me about proposal she had rejected because of me.

'I am still waiting for you' she said.

'You are wasting your time' I said.

'Come on Rehaan. Now as your marriage is fixed, you can have extra marital affair with me. I will not mind' she said and smiled.

'Sorry, but I love my girl'

'Okay, all the best. I am going now' she said and left pulling my chicks.

'bye-bye' I said.

'Go to hell' she said in a grunting voice and left. But just before leaving she smiled and winked at me.

'I am waiting' she said and eloped before I could have said anything. Getting over her childish attitude I shifted to my laptop and started working.

MONTH LATER

It was half past midnight, when I remembered the importance of this date. It was Chaahat's birthday and I almost had missed it. Anyhow I called her

'Happy birthday........ Sexy'

'Thank you..., I thought you have forgotten it' she said.

'Yah almost, it ran out of my mind. But somewhere my heart remembers you and things related to you'

'Good for you or I would have killed you' she threatened me.

'So, tomorrow you are coming here?' I asked her.

'No baby, sorry but I cannot. I am little busy with my family' she said which turned my mood.

'What Chaahat? I want to celebrate your birthday here. I am missing you a lot nowadays' I said with grimace

'Don't worry baby. Very soon I will be with you. Anyways what you had planned to do' she asked me in a teasing manner.

'I had planned that on your birthday I would have made love with you. It's been a long time. I can't even recollect last time we had kissed' I said and smiled.

'Sorry, for letting you down. Wait for a month till we get married then you can work out on your plan. Meanwhile keep missing me' she said and started laughing. We keep talking for next half an hour till she said that she feeling dozy.

In morning when I was in office Riya called me on my number.

'Come down for coffee' she blurted and hangs the call before I could have said anything. When I reached the location she had already placed the order.

'Sit' she said.

'What is your problem girl? Why you called me? I asked her. But then her order landed and ignoring my bad temper she started eating. I kept quiet till she finished. She took a long breathe and hopping from her seat hugged me. I asked her to stop but girls don't listen to men. Afterwards she got settled and instantly howled

'My results are out and I have topped in MBA'.

Her excitement made me to get rid of my irritation.

'Great.... Riya, congratulations' I said to calm her down.

'Party, I want treat' I asked her.

'Tonight, we are going to pub and you are coming with me. They don't allow singles' she said putting last piece of her ordered stuff. After that she started telling her success story. She was looking extremely cute narrating it to me.

'So, next what' I asked her.

'I will join my father.' She said blissfully.

'So now preparing to become my boss' I teased her pulling her nose.

'Don't repeat it or I will break your nose' she said when she felt the pain.

'And yes I will be your boss. I will exhaust you. Get ready to be enslaved' she said pulling my chicks.

'Okay okay. Let's leave now or your father will fire me out and then you won't be able to fulfill your dreams of ruling me' I said tucking her up. We left the place. I went back to my office and she drove for home asking me to get ready in evening.

It was around 8 p.m. and I was busy in completing my desk work. Riya's plan has been postponed as she got busy with her college friends. I never ever had tensioned to this extent in my student life. Life after college really sucks. I switched on the laptop to complete my project. I went on with it for couple of hour still I heard someone knocking at the door. Stepping out of my bed I marched to the door. Riya was there with some covers.

'Hi' she said.

'Hi, you here at this time?' I asked her.

'Hold it' she said ignoring my question.

'What is this Riya?'

'We will eat dinner together' she replied.

'Okay' I said and placed the packages she bought, on the bed. After that she took off her rucksack. She got couple of beer bottles along with music system. After that she made all the arrangements. I kept asking her about what she is up to but she didn't bother to answer me. Starting the music she started moving and dancing on the beat.

'Come on boy, it is party time.' She yelled and pulled me towards her. I came to know her plan. Our pub plan got cancelled and she recreated it in my room.

'It's our disco. No need to go to pub' she said increasing the volume. We danced and enjoyed for some long. But later she got tired as well me. Switching off the music she asked me to serve the dinner.

'I prepared it' she said smugly.

'Really, do you know cooking?' I asked her.

'Yes' she giggled with an exciting face.

'I hope it's not my last dinner' I said to nag her.

'Ha, ha ha...good one, Eat' she said unsympathetically to me.

The food was not that much bad. In fact it was delicious. After finishing our meal she took out the beer bottles and showing it to me asked

'You drink?'

'Yes I do.' I replied. She offered one to me and started gulping the other one. After finishing it she gets laid on the bed.

'Actually, I started these four months back. I saw few teenagers, my classmates drinking alcohol and then one day I found one in our refrigerator. You were not there so I had it day by day little bit and now I can compete with you. After this she jumped to take mine's which was barely filled. I pushed her back and finished it greedily. She emphatically came towards me. Her slight move made me dabbed her in my bed and when I tried to get up I found myself constricted in her hands.

'I Love you' she said unconsciously. I looked into her eyes and moved towards her lips. And that is it. Our lips got locked. Our tongue met. We kissed more and more. For that moment I forgot Chaahat. From one to another my intellectual weakness led me to cross my limits. I removed her top and jeans and my clothes also. We kept smooching and drenching each other's body. We made love once twice and thrice.

It was half past three. After exhausting me, Riya was deep in her sleep. On the other hand I was little tensed on what to tell her in the morning. I looked at her innocent face. I can't blame her for the thing happened between us just few hours back. I was responsible for the mischief.

Next thing I was fighting is what if Chaahat finds all this. I don't want to lose her. Neither had I wanted Riya to be blamed for this. My mind kept lingering with various thoughts till I fell asleep.

When my eyes got open I heard the doorbell. Riya also got up by the disturbance holding her forehead.

'Rehaan, open the door please' she said blocking her ears. I put on my clothes and walked to the door. On opening it my eyes got broaden.

'Hi baby...' Chaahat said in her merriment voice.

I was dumbstruck.

'Surprise' she said and came towards me.

I kept smiling imagining the trouble which I was about to deal with in the near future.

Handling me her belongings she get inside. She ran to fridge and after drinking water gazed at me. I was still at the entrance imaginings the worst scenario possible. Finally she came and pulled me inside. She reclosed the door and wrapped me in her arms.

'If you want you can love me' she said and hauled me inside bedroom.

Riya was there on the bed. She stared at her half covered body and then at me. Within seconds she perceived everything. Engrossed by this she didn't move. The freshness and smile of her face was gone. It doesn't matter how bimbo a girl is when it comes to these situations, they outsmart their foolishness. Her eyes gleamed. The winced on her face revealed her inner emotions. She turned back and scurried to leave. I followed to stop her coming to reality that she really saw my ugly character. I shouted her to stop and listen to me. But she kept stomping to get out of my house. From behind holding her hand I yanked her. Her face was drenched with tears. She was sobbing. I started consoling her that its Riya's fault and whatever she thinks is not true. I told her that I was drunk. But she didn't show any reaction to what I said.

Her subtle expression didn't let me released her for some time. Jostling me back she opened her fist to smack my face but she couldn't. Her love betrayed her. She was feeling deceived and all she said before leaving was

'I will never forgive you Rehaan. It's all over between us'. Saying this she scurried out.

I kept looking at her till she got disappeared. I felt my heartbeat missing. My lungs became heavy. I thwacked my palm on my chest. I wailed and wailed. I stayed there till Riya came and sat beside me. Frantically I pushed her back.

'Get out of my house' I blurted. She stood up hearing my firm voice. I was fumed. She first tried to appease me but my defiance forced her to leave. I kept crying and sobbing. My love just now has got screwed up. The girl whom I love, just now left warning me that she won't be mine anymore.

I had sex with Riya and it made Chaahat to abolish our relationship.

Why unlike other species human love depends so much on sex. Why we can't have sexual life like other animals. All these thoughts made me cursed god for being so rude to Homo sapiens.

Days later, I resigned from the job. Riya tried to help me and even talked to Chaahat. She even told her that it's all her fault and not mine but nothing worked in my favour. I called Chaahat many times but she didn't lift my calls. I went to her place where she got placed. But she has moved to some unknown city. I enquired about her, in the office she was working, but they said she has resigned from the company.

Months passed but I found no hint of Chaahat. I called to Bhatindaa but even her family did not know about her. I searched every street, lane and area of Guwahati but my efforts gone futile.

Meanwhile Riya's father met with a surprise accident. Of course accidents are always surprising. He took his last breathe and left this world. Sruthi came to India for few days. She attended the funeral and did all the rituals. After that Riya's family lawyer informed us about the will of her father. He has willed all his property to Riya. I and Sruthi were given care taker post. Don't know of his property or his daughter. Sruthi handing me her responsibility went back to Canada.

After all these I asked Riya for a break. I went to the place where I and Chaahat met first and our love was born. I visited the class room of our school, where I and she had made love for the first time. The love was still there in the air but the girl, who thought me about it, was not with me. The walls and the floors were portraying the feeling she had when she first permit me to fulfill my fantasy. At the same moment they were cursing me for betraying her. I remained in the room for some time. I recollected the time we had our first fight. I remember her kick on my lower part in-between the two legs. The ice-cream we shared not because of lack of bucks but to increase our love and bonding. I remember the class we bunked just to cuddle in the school garden. All these things made me sob. I cried and wailed.

When I came back to sense it was dawn. I stood and left the school cherishing the moment I spent with my love. I thanked it for giving Chaahat to me. I vouched that I will not hurt her in future. When I came back to my room in hotel, Riya called me. She asked me about my health and cheered me with some inspiring words which boost the morale and hope of all the losers who fail in love. I told her that, I will be returning soon and cut the phone. In evening to come out of my glumness I went to market. I bought something for Riya and had some food. When I was leaving the restaurant, I saw a girl eating alone. For a moment she got my attention. I noticed the same sapphire ring Chaahat used to wear. I walked to her and after seeing her started crying. She turned back. She was Chaahat. Seeing me infront, her eyes got filled with tears. Holding it she paid the bill and stood to leave. I moved to her.

'Rehaan, please don't create a scene here' she said wiping her tears.

'I love you. I can't leave without you' only words came out of my mouth.

'Go to hell' she said and started walking towards the exit. Everyone glared at me. My one month unshaven look made me appear as terrorist and not a desperate lover. I followed her. She didn't look back. A moment came when nobody was around. Clutching her from behind and holding her head I locked her lips with mine. I was dying for those lips. When I released her she slapped me and hailed

'You want only this.' she blurted.

'I want you.' I said shedding my tears.

'It will not work anymore Mr. Rehaan. Go and fuck that bitch'

I don't know why this made me go furious and I slapped her.

She looked at me and without saying a word she again started walking.

'Why girls don't like to talk standing at one place. Why they always insist a guy to chase them to have a conversation. It seems like as if she preparing for some marathon' my mind commented.

Anyhow I followed her again. We were on the highway with Lorries and trucks were passing by.

'I am sorry' cuddling her I said. The moment stayed with me for sometime till she shoved me. In doing this she got jerked back and fell on the road. A car ran over her. By the time I reached to her she started sniffing. My heart got wretched. I was remnant. I hailed at vehicles for help, but no one arrived to help me. Lifting her in my hands I started striding. I looked at her

'I love you Rehaan. I want to live with you' she said with heavy breaths.

'I love you too Jaan. Don't worry you will be okay' I said to her. Meanwhile a vehicle stopped and a man came running towards us. We got inside, asking him to speed to the nearest hospital.

'I am sorry for what I have said for Riya' my Chaahat said to me.

'I am sorry I shouldn't have done that. I broke your trust' I said crying. She wiped my tears and looked at me.

'I am glad you are my boyfriend. But I don't want to die baby' she said whimpering.

'You are not going anywhere' I said stopping her from speaking more.

We reached the nearest hospital. I sprang to emergency ward. Doctors operated her. Whole night was a nightmare for me. In between Riya called me. Lifting the call I started weeping and told her everything. She cut the phone saying that she is coming.

The sunrise came with the debacle news I never wanted to heard, Chaahat was gone. When doctor told me this, I ran to her. Cuddling her in my hands I cried with everything I had. I shouted at her and promised that I will not hurt her anymore. But this time I was the only one who was expressing and crying. She was behaving as if she doesn't care for me at all now. She was just listening and not answering to me. With her my life was gone. My brain was still there but I felt like my heartbeat has stopped.

I was again with Chaahat holding hands-in- hands. She was smiling and talking. We were not having any issue to argue.

'I love you Rehaan' she said.

'I love you Chaahat' I said implanting a kiss on her head.

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When I came to life I found myself on bed in hotel room. No one was there. I realized the fact that Chaahat is gone forever. Opening my eyes I searched for my wallet. I drew her photo and putting on my chest started weeping again.

Riya came and sat beside me.

'I killed her. I killed my Chaahat' I grunted with pain.

She muffled me and started patting me. She too shed tears with me. It was just the beginning of worst phase of my life. Days passed and my grimaced increased. I couldn't accept the fact that Chaahat really left me alone in this world.

Chapter Twenty: It's Punishment Time

My body became scrawnier. One evening I got up and asked Riya to let me go out. She insisted to assist me, but I denied her company saying that I will be fine. I moved from here to there thinking of my lost love. I passed through the area where I had proposed Chaahat. I got down and walked to the auditorium where my love started. I sat there acknowledging her talk. Her beautiful smile, her future plans with me. Suddenly I remembered the gift I had bought for her on her birthday but couldn't give her. I recollected the place where I had concealed it.

The place was covered with creepy grasses. Anyhow after some effort I got my gift. It was soiled so I cleaned it. Un-wrapping it I saw two roses. Even though, they were of different colors, now they look alike, putrid and dead. They were cursing me for being so ignorant towards my love. I remembered that I never gifted her anything. I took out the card in which "HAPPY BIRHTDAY' was inscripted. I saw the letter on which I had written what I felt for her. It was my first and the last love letter. But I realized now I won't be able to gift her. This time my pain grew even more. I regretted for being such a bad mate. I wrapped them up and when was putting in soil I sensed something inside it. Opening it I found a paper. I saw Chaahat handwriting. I started reading it.

' _Hi baby....amazed? You need to be. Haha haha..., Thinking how I came to know this. Okay let me tell you how I get here. You remember the day I was leaving for Punjab I asked you to accompany me to my hometown. But you refused to come with me as you were busy with your work. You said that you have some important presentation. Feeling bore...?_ . Okay let me get straight to the point. I wanted to relieve my schooldays which I had spent with you, so I got down he _re. In evening I came here to the auditorium where I had accepted your love. And believe me I never regretted for doing that. I was very happy and I called you to tell this but you didn't answer. Hoping that you might be busy I called you again after sometime. But again you didn't respond. I got upset but suddenly I remember this thing that you had bought something on my birthday to present me. Sorry, but I have seen you hiding it but haven't paid attention. You know why? I searched and luckily found it. I am writing how I felt on seeing your gift._

Red rose- it's so pure just like you. Its dead but I hope our love will stay alive and fresh forever. I will love you for this.

Yellow rose- yes, I want to be your best friend.

Card- Thank you, it's so cute.

Letter-I didn't know that you love me this much. If you could have given me this Na, I would have rejected Ajay's proposal instantly. It's so touching. You noticed so many things in me which even I didn't know.

I want to share one more thing which I haven't told you till now. You know from the day I saw you I felt something for you. But couldn't decide or may be waiting for you to propose me. But why you took so long? You jerk.... Anyways I am hoping that someday you gone remember about this gift. I am keeping this letter as a surprise so if by chance you remembered it after I left you. Ohh sorry, sorry don't worry it's impossible I will be always with you. But if by chance it happens. Don't regret that you haven't gifted me. I have seen this.

One more thing I want to thank you for many things

Thanks - for being in my life.

Thanks - for loving me.

Thanks - for making me laugh.

Thanks - for tolerating my foolishness and agreeing with me for everything and everytime.

Thanks - for making me feel extra special.

Thanks - for being my boyfriend.

And thanks for many other things which I am not getting right now.

Your Chaahat is waiting. Come fast and talk to my parents. I want to be yours forever. I want to have your children. I can't wait come fast.

_And have I said that I love getting physical with you_ . I will never forget the arrangements you made the first time we met in Guwahati. But one question I want to ask. All the displays you did that day were only so that you could have sex with me? If yes, _well done my boy I love you for that. You are such a stud_ 

Bye...... I am ending this now. Get these things and come soon to marry me.

_Waiting to see you soon in Bhatindaa_ 

With lots and lots and lots and lots and lots × infinite times of love

Chaahat Rehaan Singh

This time I was not crying, but my miserably increased. I was not in the condition to decide or judge. I was feeling like why I am still alive. I should be dead by now. At that moment Riya called me. She asked me where I am. I stayed there till she arrived and took me to the hotel room. Very next day she asked me to board for Guwahati. After lots of request from me that I would be there soon, she left me. I remain there in the city to relieve the moment I had spent with Chaahat. Riya was the only friend I left with to share my condition and what I felt. Weeks later when I reached to Riya, I found her busy with her resurgence of her father's business. She didn't ask me for help. Even I was not in the condition to give her a helping hand. I remained in my room for days. The only time of outing was with Riya to his house where she used to feed me food.

Month later I decided to get out of this and reached office. There I came up with the news that Riya is not coming to work since last couple of days. In evening I went to her house. Opening the door she moved inside. I went to the fridge to get some water. After drinking it I moved to her room. She was lying on bed with a blanket covering her from top to bottom. When I touched her head I found it heated up. I called the doctor and after examining Riya he forecasted that she is having low blood pressure. He also enlightened me about her pregnancy. Of course the child was mine and I didn't go for DNA testing. I didn't let her know this but my responsibility increased and I started caring for her. I gave her the medicines and all the necessary treatment. I started attending office again. I got something to live for. Weeks later when Riya got well I offered her food and told her that she is expecting. Then I left for work.

In night when I returned I found Riya crying. I asked her to stop as it may harm the baby. On hearing this she blurted

'I didn't want this child, I have aborted'. This made me go hostile. I shouted at her asking for an explanation. And I realized the grief she had inside

'I don't want to trouble you anymore. Because of me you lost your love. I don't want to put any blockade on you. You are free to leave' she said and left.

I realized that because of me not only Chaahat but even Riya got hurt. I knew she was in love with me and the thing happened between us that night was not a mistake for her. I realized that she still loves me and she was the one who always stayed with me. Her love for me was not demanding. She loved me and in return wanted nothing more than my friendship. Chaahat was my love and will always stay inside me. But same thing applied for Riya too. I was the only guy whom she had loved and I need to fulfill her love. Whole night I kept myself preparing for my second chance to find love.

In morning I got up and sped to Riya's bedroom. I knocked it but no response came from inside. I peeped through the door and then got inside. Riya was not there. Thinking she might be in washroom I waited for some time. Later, I searched every corner of the house but she was not there. I called on her number but it was switched off. From office I got nothing. I came back to her bedroom. This time the anguish was much more than before. Earlier only Chaahat was the reason but now Riya has added to it. Few months back I was the happiest man on the earth. And now I was the biggest loser who had lost his love and his best friend.

I tried Riya's number several times but all my efforts gone futile. Days kept passing and I tried every other alternative to find about her. But my efforts were not rewarded, later I decided to pay back to this world and to the almighty. I started going to office with the hope that Riya will return someday. Days got converted into weeks and then into months but Riya never contacted me. One night when I was sleeping I received a message form an unknown number.

' _Sorry if I have hurt you. I know you may be crying after seeing this. But I remember the day Chaahat left you because of me. I never wanted that. I knew you and Chaahat were in a relationship and I shouldn't have let you loved me. You were never mine. I am the one who killed Chaahat and its not you. Never let your feelings die for her. Anyhow you remember the day I told you about my abortion. I saw the pain on your face. I lied. I have not done that. Our daughter is in this world now. She is in the city hospital. I have told the authority about your visit. Please take your daughter home.'_

After reading the message I called to that number but it was not in use. I texted her

"Neither you nor I killed Chaahat. It was all destined. Please Riya came back. If you want my feelings for Chaahat never to die you have to be here. I need you my best friend. I will be waiting for you"

Morning I rush to the city hospital. There, doctor brought me the most precious gift of my life. They handed me the baby and said

'Here's your daughter'.

I looked at that tiny living thing in my lap. Seeing me, she smiled. Her face was of a compound of Chaahat and Riya. Her eyes were like Chaahat and nose a Xerox copy of Riya. I was handling the most delicate thing of my life. Nothing seemed more important to me than her. I felt like doing anything to keep her smile forever. When I turned back to leave, a nurse handed me a letter.

'Sir, one girl left it for you' she said and left.

I opened and started reading it.

Hi...., my baby's father. You may be thinking why I did this. But believe me it is the most difficult thing for a mother to leave her just-born baby. But I know you are the best father in the world and would take care of her better than anyone, even than me.

If you are reading this letter you would have found your daughter. I tried but never got courage to abort her. It will be a hard time for you. You may be all sobbing but please don't. Keep our daughter happy. You are her father and mother too. You may be thinking why I left her to you. God can't be so cruel to you. You lost your love and I am also going. So accept her. I will try to survive without you two. You already had your punishment now it's my turn.

I have a name for her in my mind

"Richa"

Ri- from Riya

Cha- from Chaahat

I hope you will like it. Tell her all the good things about me because I don't want my daughter to hate me. And one last thing "I LOVE YOU REHAAN" but not more than the girl you loved.

I read the last line once, twice, and thrice and many times.

'I Love you too. Come back' I said enclosing the letter. A droplet fell on Richa's cheek. I wiped it. She smiled and then I did.

'I Love you the most my angel' I said and left the hospital thanking Riya for giving my life a meaning and a thing I can live for.

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Richa's face has turned gloomy. The pain I had in my heart was depicted in her eyes. I wiped her tears when they grew unstoppable

'Rabin is still with you' I said and smiled.

'I am crying for my dad' she said delightly.

She got into my lap and said

'I love my dad and I don't need a mother'

'I love my angel' I said and then we slept. Later she asked me

'Daddy, will my mother ever come back?' I looked at her and couldn't answer. Closing her eyes with my hands all I said

'Sleep'

She didn't ask anything further. I started thinking of the two girls who shaped my life. I recollected the days when me and Chaahat were together. I remembered our special moment. Then my thoughts shifted to Riya. I recollected the day I met her. The secrets we shared. All these things made me heavy within.

'Daddy, sleep Na' Richa said enclosing my eyes with her palms.

Minutes later I opened the letter Riya has sent me on Richa's first birthday

Hi, Rehaan, Say hello to our one year daughter .I hope and wish you two are fine. I tried hard to survive without you two but found it really difficult. This is the last message from me. I just wanted to say that take care of our daughter. I love you and will always be with you. I will ask god to make you fall in love with me next time. And after that you can love your Chaahat for rest of your births.

I am leaving this world as I can't live with the pain of separating you from Chaahat. Don't wait for me and live your life. And don't ever regret for anything.

Remember you are the best lover, best friend, and best father and will remain best in whatever you come across.

Your best friend and wanted to be your girlfriend

Riya Rehaan Singh

This was the last letter from Riya and after that I never received another. I read it again and again. My eyes got filled with tears.

'I am waiting' I said wiping my tears and slept with the hope that someday she will come back for her Richa.

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