Chapter 4

asha rani.B.S

@Asha_Tacker

"Oh...Gods... Swayam, Is this really u?" Taani's breathe quickened by unexpected presence. "Of course" He grinned. Beside him, Vrush growled lower in her throat. Every pair of various gleaming eyes set their attention on d trio. "N.... Ur...GF..." Her gaze swept past him. Vrush swore in embarrassment. To everyone's surprise, Taani broke into laugh. In all this confusion, someone cleared d throat. "Hmmm...Taani, it's not fair to keep us in dark, when u r being entertained. So can u please tell what's d reason behind ur happiness." Rajeev spoke with a glint of humor added. He's d father of Wahi, a phenomenal journalist at d NEWSFEED academy of PARIS. He appeared calm in his adorable tunic pants n formal shirt. His olive tanned skin glowed in d golden chandelier light. His white teeth bared in full smile. Taani stopped laughing. Her cheeks flushed. "Oh..." She suddenly realized none were aware of d reason behind it. She eyed VruShaan, trying best to shut her natural nitrous oxygen affect.

"Have u both met before?" A surprise look crossed across Wahi, as he cocked his head between them. Taani opened her mouth fishing back d burst of giggles, back to her stomach. "I met Swayam at ROYAL'S FASHION EXECUTION at DELHI before 4 years. He was one of d guest. His room was assigned in d same hotel as of mine. Vrushika was with him 2" "Don't" D blood rushed across Vrush's veins. Taani stopped but Swayam continued. "Actually, Taani kind ran into my room accidentally, when we....." He glanced at Vrush "were really stuck in a compromising position" Vrush swore under her breathe giving him a dangerous 'I'm-Going-To-Strangle-U' look. Wahi's back stiffened. His fists tightened across d empty glass. Vrush went pale. There was a hushed silence for a moment. "Well, that's kind of hottttttttttt........" Sneha trailed off. "Except that Taani ruined our moment" Swayam sighted leaning lower on his chair. Everyone burst out into crack except Wahi. Vrush was annoyed. Taani stopped laughing realizing Vrush was hurt. She passed an apologetic look to her. But she shrugged. She stood abruptly to leave d place but a hand clasped on her wrist. "It's okay, darling. Take it easy" Raavi, mother of Wahi's tender voice breezed. After all, she's a senior radio jockey at BEREY. If not for her mortality, she could have been compared as a twin sister of Goddess APHRODITE of Greek myths in her golden bordered white gown. Her beauty was mesmerizing. Her slender face inscribed by perfect baby blue eyes, pink lips, pretty eyebrows n narrow nose. Her long black straight hairs brushed past her shoulders.

"Huh...U really got very bad habit of running into everyone's room, Love" A hum of callousness filled in d voice. Taani shuddered in her position. The similar sweetness caressed her ears. For d first time after entering d dinner table, she looked at him. The very familiar face disturbing her from an hour. His lip rose at d side. She wished to throw an apple at his face to drop off that smugness. His almond brown eyes locked into her. Gods! His eyes so remembered her d color of coffee. Believe it or not, she loved those eyes. Wahi n Sneha exchanged looks, so as Rajeev n Raavi while VruShaan gazed in confusion. "Well, are we missing something?" Sneha arched a brow at Taani. "First, u sit down Taani" Rajeev offered an empty seat beside him. Thanking for his courtesy, she relieved. Unfortunately, Rey sat next to it. He beamed. Shrugging his smug handsome face, she made herself comfortable. Rinny served food.

"Now u can tell us?" Wahi fluttered innocently. She glared him. Rey took an opportunity. "Actually I just came out of bathe...I don't know how but she was in my room..." He looked her, corner of his lips thinned. "Whoa...whoa... What r u telling? Dude, I was just lost in d dark, k? So I accidentally stepped into ur room. I apologized, remember?" She snapped. "Whatever" He winked. Gods! He was irritating her. Why? His face was deadly handsome but he literally had no common sense, she thought. Bile rose in her. She dipped her fork so hardly d ginger chicken pieces in d plate flee up in d air settling on d hand of him. He opened his mouth but nothing came out of it. He turned towards her. D corner of her mouth twitched. Score one. He looked at her unbelievably. Before he could counteract, Wahi interrupted sensing d air of vengeance between both "Come on, Rey. She didn't do it on purpose". "Really?" He mouthed WTF. "Gosh! Rey, relax" Vrush patted his back, who sat on d other side of him. "Here" Swayam passed tissue. He wiped grudgingly.

"Now... Enough of fighting children! Let's have dinner" Ravi smiled holding back the riot of giggles bubbling in their throat. Rinny served remaining add ups. Everyone ate, meanwhile chatting. At times, Taani n Rey exchanged looks that was not so friendly. When d desserts were served, Taani received a call. "Man!" She exhaled nervously looking at d caller. "Your BF?" Rey poked her through d untouched clatter. "Shut up" She was unnerved. "What's wrong, Taani?" Sneha asked. "My boss" She swore under her breathe receiving d call. Wahi, Sneha n RajVi went still analyzing d outcome of d conversation. VruShaan n Rey followed their pace. As d speaker on d other side said something, Taani's eyes went wide as if she was ordered there is a gang of murderers in d colony so u have to deal with them. "Fine sir, coming" She answered through gritted snarl. Rey was surprised by her. She definitely had high BP, he thought.

"Jaana hai?" Wahi questioned doubtfully, immediately after her call finished. "Yeah, Douchebag wants me to meet d clients now" She swallowed remaining marshallow in a one sip. "Calling ur boss douchebag? That's not pretty, love" Rey's face travelled closer to hers. She was taken aback. D glass didn't leave her mouth. His breathe softly blew on her face. The tiny sparkles of shiver twisted in her stomach. Both were staring at each other. There was a fleeting naughtiness in his eyes. He could feel her squishing under his intense stare. Her beauty was natural unlike pounds of make-up applying models. D truth speaking brown eyes of her matched with his. Her plump lips were damn kissable. For several seconds, his gaze loitered on it. "U can't leave now. We have plans Taani" Sneha interjected popping a mouthful of bread crumbs. In instance, he leaned back smirking at Taani. "Oh..." She shrugged d thoughts what just happened. Maybe none noticed it but she was very well aware of an unknown sensation passed between them. Lastly, she pushed her thoughts realizing she was being ridiculous. He was just playing with her which is normal to such young men. She fixed her gaze on Sneha. "But I have to go. Warna who knows, he may even come here in search of me. Besides, you know my work is important." She pouted. "That's my girl" Rajveer stroked her hairs. "Fine" Sneha was sullen. "Don't be disappointed. Maybe, we can have some plans" Wahi whispered in her ear, smearing a wicked smile. Her cheeks burned under his waspish tone. In d corner of eye, Wahi was well aware of Vrush ogling them silently.

"I'll see u guys later" Taani stood. "Aunty..." "Don't worry, I'll take care of him" Raavi answered her unasked question. She very well knew her anguish n concern when it comes to Aryan. "Thanks" She muttered. "By d way, where is d meeting?" Wahi stood. "Oh no, I'm not going to tell u. I mean it, Wahi. U better don't find out." She chastised seriously. "What? I just wanted to help u" "No...no...no... I haven't forgotten ur help last time when u came with me, buddy. So don't even try now." Warning him for d hundredth time, she left. "What's d deal?" Rey was intrigued. "Oh, Wahi was trying to make sure d things go well between Taani n Harshad. I mean, he spiked Harshad to doze off in d car for him attempting to dance with Taani" Sneha giggled. "Who's Harshad?" Swayam was curious. She frowned, "Taani's boss". "He's great guy" Rajveer praised, always ready to defend hard-workers. "Great?" Ravi turned her head in disbelief, since she disliked him for torturing Taani in d name of continuous work. "You guys know, he has a thing for, Taani" Sneha winked. Rey's churning mouth went still. "He doesn't" Wahi was suddenly serious. "Of course he has" Sneha argued. "How do you know?" He raised a brow. "I just know" She winked at d trio. "Does she like him?" Rey prospected d matter deeply. Sneha n Wahi along with RaaVi peered at him insanely. Then they laughed. "Taani? Gods, no" Sneha n Wahi cried in unison laughter. "Why not?" Vrush considered. Sneha n Wahi went pale. She blinked back d brimming tears. He squeezed her hand as understanding struck him. RaaVi's face looked painful. "It doesn't matter" Rajveer concluded. But it does matter to one person sitting expressionless, Rey. He knew in d moment when he saw her for d first time. There is hidden blend of her world. He had to find out. Not because, he cared. But he was intrigued by her whole personality.

"Wahi, can I get ur car keys?" Rey asked. "Of course" He was bit surprised. He pried his pocket bringing out d set of keys. He threw it in a perfect catch. "I'll be back soon" He was pulled out of d chair. "Where are you going Rey?" Vrush leapt to her feet. "I'm not going to kill anyone, chill Vrush. I will just have a ride" He winked amicably. "But where?" Vrush was more concerned. "U don't even know d city here" Swayam dilated in his place. "SAINT MANITO RESTAURANT at BOUNSVILLAE DAM" D words of d caller to Taani, hummed in Rey's ears. Thank Goodness, his ears were sharp. He was eaves dropping her whole conversation with her boss, though it's a very bad habit. If eavesdropping costs him bad boy character, then bring it on. "Like I will tell u. U both stop being my mom n dad" Without another word, he exited. "He....." Sneha was about to comment. "Is weird, IKR" Swayam again ruined her compliment twice in one hour. "No. He got attitude" She frowned. "That's right" Wahi agreed. Vrush flinched, more at their similarities.