Chapter 4

Rahul came back to his hostel apartment which he shared with Armaan. Armaan was not back yet.

 

Rahul couldn't resist the urge to call Muskaan. So he picked up his mobile phone and dialed her number.

 

Muskaan didn't answer. Rahul was worried. Fibally Muskaan picked up the phone after many rings.

 

Muskaan – hello?

Rahul (a little angry) – Muskaan! How long do you take to answer the phone?

 

Muskaan – Rahul? Sorry yaar. I was actually waiting for Ridzi in the terrace so I couldn't hear the phone ringing.

 

Rahul felt as if he heard the most wonderful news in his life.

 

Rahul – Riddima isn't back yet?

Muskaan – Nopsy! And it looks like it she will be late today.

 

Rahul – Good.

 

Muskaan – Good?

 

Rahul – Yeah. Because I am coming to your hostel apartment now.

 

Muskaan – NO ! Don't ! The warden will murder you.

 

Rahul – I don't care. I am coming.

 

And he puts the phone down. Muskaan is worried.

 

Soon after 15 minutes.—

 

Muskaan was really tired after a long day at the college. Her window was open and cool breeze started flowing in. She started to find herself going all sleepy.

 

Soon after  30 minutes –

 

Rahul jumped in through the open window. He called out Muskaan's name but there was no reply. He found her on the couch asleep with books strewn all round her.

 

Rahul waslked slowly towards her, and it was the first time he noticed how beautiful she actually was. She looked like an angel. Rahul leaned down beside her and moved a starn of her hair so that he could see her face properly.

 

Muskaan woke up with a jerk. She sat up on the couch,

 

Muskaan – What are you doing here ? How did you come here? Did the warden –

 

Rahul held one finger to silence her up.

 

Rahul – I came here to visit you. I came here with the help of the pipe ( Muskaan mouth opened up in shock ) and no, the warden did not catch me.

 

Muskaan ( scared ) – Rahul. You shouldn't have come. Now go before somebody catches you.

 

Rahul laid a finger on her lips.

 

Rahul – Shh Muskaan! NO one will catch me. Don't worry.

 

Muskaan still looked tense.

 

Rahul (grinning) – Aren't you happy that I came ?

 

Muskaan – No nothing like that. But you will be in major trouble if caught Rahul.

 

Rahul – Don't worry about me, Muskaan. I can handle it.

 

Muskaan finally cracked a smile.

 

Rahul – So…

 

Muskaan – So..?

 

Rahul – My kiss?

 

Muskaan – I already gave it to you.

 

Rahul – No. you didn't.

 

Muskaan ( grining ) – Don't force me Mr.rahul Gerewal. I know karate.

 

Rahul laughed.

 

Muskaan – Would you like something to eat ?

 

Rahul – Yeah sure.

 

Soon an hour passed. Suddenly the door bell rang.

 

Muskaan – Oh no! Riddima! Rahul…Hide!!

Rahul – I have to go!

 

Muskaan – HOW will you go?

Rahul- Pipe.

 

The doorbell rang again.

 

Muskana – Are you MAD ? You will get hurt.

 

Muskaan was worried. Rahul smiled seeing Muskaan worried for him.

 

Rahul – No ! I am used to this. Nothing will happen

 

He swiftly kissed Muskaan on the cheek and went away through the window again and Muskaan opened the door.