Muskaan gulps. She was in big trouble now. Rahul made a movement with his fingers, which apparently meant that Muskaan had to follow him.

 

She followed him in silence. He lead her to an empty classroom  and shut the door behind her.He seemed very angry.

 

Rahul - What was that all about? Why do I see you hanging around with Rehan?

 

Muskaan(a lil scared) ?-Nothing really. He just wanted help-..with his notes.

 

Rahul raised his eyebrows.

 

Rahul - From when did Rehan start showing interest in studies? Do you think I am a fool Muskaan?

 

Muskaan - No---.He--.er---umm---

 

Rahul caught Muskaan painfully by the arms.

 

Rahul - You are lying to me arent you?

 

Muskaan felt guilty. But she couldn't tell him, she promised Rehan.

 

Muskaan - No. I am not lying.

 

Rahul - Its cleary etched on you face Muskaan. But fine. If you don't want to tell me, its fine. But remember one thing, If I see you with Rehan again, I am gonna break his bones.

 

And saying so Rahul storms out of the classroom. Muskaan heaves a sigh of relief.

 

Muskaan(to herself) - Thank god he didn't find out! ( Angry ) Rehan has to pay a huge price for this ! I had a small fight with Rahul because of him!

--Riddima and Muskaan's room --6:40---

 

( Muskaan wore a dress that looked something like this - http://assets.tobi.com/files/product_color/main/50054/_DSC0138.jpg )

 

Riddima was worried with Muskaan 'helping' Rehan.

 

Riddima - Muskaan, this is not right! I know you are a very helpful person by nature. But this is too much.

 

Muskaan -Chill Ridzi ! Nothing will happen!

 

Riddima bit her lip. She was still apprehensive.

 

Riddima -What if Rahul finds out?

Muskaan - He wont! For sure, because if you remember Rahul hates pubs.

 

Riddima - Muskaan, I still don't like this!

 

Muskaan - Chill yaar Ridzi! I am just helping out a friend. Nothing more.

 

Riddima - Muskaan---.

 

Muskaan - Riddima, don't worry about me. I will be fine.

 

And saying so Muskaan walks out of the door. Riddima is worried. Taking a deep breath Riddima pick up her mobile.

 

Riddima( to herself) - I am so Muskaan, but I really should call him and tell him about this.

 

Saying so, Riddima dials Rahul's number. Someone picked up at the second ring.

 

Riddima - Hello? Rahul?

Armaan - No, its me.

 

Riddima - Where's Rahul?

Armaan - He has just gone out. He forgot his mobile at home.

 

Riddima - Oh!

Armaan - You sound worried. Any problem?

Riddima  Its Muskaan actually.

 

Armaan - What happened? Is she alright?

Riddima - Don't worry, she is alright. But if it keep going like this she wont be alright!

Armaan - Stop talking in riddles and tell me what happened.

 

Riddima - Well, Rehen forced Muskaan to go to a pub with him.

 

Armaan - WHAT? Does Rahul know?

Riddima - No he does not...

 

Armaan - Good.

 

Riddima - Good? In what way?

Armaan - Riddima, Imagine what would have happened if Rahul comes to know. Rehan wouldn't be alive and probably there would be fights between Rahul and Muskaan.

 

Riddima 'oh'ed she hadnt thought about that.

 

Riddima - So what now?

Armaan -Which pub did they go to?

Riddima - Xray.

 

Armaan - Excellent! I have two couple invites for it. Why don't you come along with me? We can keep a watch on Muskaan.

 

Riddima - Okay.And thanks.

 

Armaan - Thanks? What for?

 

Riddima - For Muskaan.

 

Armaan chuckled.

 

Armaan - She as much as a friend to me as much as she is to you Riddima.

 

Riddima smiled.

 

Riddima - Okay. Meet you in ten minutes.

I-luv-Mayank2009-01-19 08:48:03