Chapter 13 (Written by Shab)
Sid woke up, but not with his usual smile. He had not really slept all night. He couldn't get Roshni out of his mind.
Today was the Fashion Show, and he felt he was running out of time.
There was no progress in Roshni attitude towards him. In fact she hated him as much as she always had.
"I need to break through that barrier, i have to make her understand..."
Sid closed his eyes as if to prevent the negative thoughts of loosing Roshni to enter his mind
"I can't give up and I won't"
"I will talk to her. I have to convince her that I've changed. She has to understand."
He knew that after The Fashion Show, he would not be able meet her, see her or talk to her everyday...
He had to make his move today.
The morning turned to afternoon and afternoon turned to Evening.
Later at the After Party
The fashion show was a huge success.
A party had been arranged for the Sponsors Models and their guests
Sid eyes scanned the people at the party only searching for that one face...His love his live his Roshni.
There she was dressed in a beautiful yellow Sari She was breath taking as always.
She chatted and mingled with the guests.
She could feel his gaze upon her, which made her uneasy. She turned around and gave him a cold stare, which only made Sid smile
"You are my Destiny Roshni. The day you fell into my arms, at the Eiffel Tower; my whole world turned upside down,
And there is no way I'm letting you go"
Rahul grabbed Sid by the arm and said
"Stop staring!!!"
"Try and stop me" Sid said mischievously
"Look Sid Soniya is here and if she catches you even glancing at Roshni believe me World
War 4 will begin.."
"Don't you mean World War 3.."
"No I mean World War 4. World War 3 she fights with me everyday" Rahul sighed
"Firstly there is no way I'm going to stop staring at Roshni,"
"And secondly " Rahul asked dreading what he was going to say
"I'll need you to keep your Sweetie Pie busy, because I have to talk to Roshni. I have to make her understand how I feel, and I don't want Hitler Soniya spoiling things "
'Hitler hmmm, Khud bhi maaro ge, aur saath mujhe bhi maar daloge" smiled Rahul
"Talk of the Devil and there she is..." joked Sid as he noticed Soniya heading towards them
"Arre you're calling my sweetie pie a Devil!!!
Haha well I suppose nowadays she's nothing less than than the Devil" laughed Rahul
"She's making my life Hell, no thanks to you."
Soniya walked up to Rahul and looked at Sid.
"Finally this Nightmare for Roshni is coming to an End... she doesn't need to meet this Asshole again after tonight" hissed Soniya as she held Rahul Hand.
"I didn't know you were checking out my Ass Soniya,
"Naughty girl" Winked Sid and Smirked as he walked away
Soniya gave Rahul an icy look
"Did you just hear what he said!!!!! And you just stood there. .." Soniya stamped his foot and walked away angrily
"Ooch!!!! But Baby...honey, Sweetiepie. ." Rahul whined as he followed her
It was a while before Roshni was alone, away from the guests. ..
"Roshni"
.
His voice send a shudder through her. She turned and just the sight of him bought back those horrible memories.
He smiled, a slightly flirtatious smile and held his hands up
"I know you don't want to talk to me, but kya karu, I can't stay away.."
Looking into her eyes
"You know I thought of you last night..
In fact your all I think about."
Roshni looked into his eyes to see if the words he spoke were genuine or was this all some new
drama.
He took a step closer and Roshni swallowed hard.
"Can we go someplace and talk. I really really need to talk to you. It's important" He was almost begging.
"NO!!! " came the simple reply as she walked away.
Sid scrunched up his face and started sing
"Teri adao pe marta hoon
Love tujhe love mein karta hoon
Tujse bichadne se darta hoon
Love tujhe love mein karta hoon.."
"Arre your not making this easy for me Roshni.. Kya karu"
Rahul was trying his best to calm Soniya down. He needed to distract her thoughts away from Sid and Roshni.
"Come on Baby. Let's not fight tonight. Let's have some fun. I don't like it when your angry ...Please Baby"
"I can't help it. Whenever I see that Cranky Pant Sid my blood boils" Replied Soniya really annoyed.
"At least for tonight let's just chill and concentrate on us for a change"
Rahul made a cute face which made Soniya laugh.
"Okay Baby. I'm sorry. I know I've been a little cranky. ."
"A little" interupted Rahul
"Okay a lot, but I just feel so protective when it comes to Roshni. I can't have that Sid upsetting her"
"I understand...Baby...But you can worry about that tomorrow.
Now would my sweetie pie care for a dance"
(((A drink had accidently been split on
Roshni saree so she made her way towards the Girls Washroom. Sid couldn't help but follow.)))
As Roshni stood wiping her saree Sid entered which made Roshni jump
"What are you doing here. This is the Girls washroom"
"Roshni! Roshni! calm down. I just needed to talk to you..." After a pause he continued
"Ahhh first I just wanted to Congratulate you on the fashion Show Well done...you were great"
Hearing these words Roshni trembling body stepped back as tears formed in her eyes
Flashback
Roshni had won 1st prize for an Art Project. She was very happy. Her classmates congratulated her, but one boy stood envious.
Roshni entered the Girls washroom only to be followed by Sid
Roshni trembling asked Sid what he was
doing there.
"I just wanted to say congratulations on the Art Project, well done, you did great. I mean 1st prize not bad" said Sid as he smiled.
Roshni still shaking responded "Thank you"
Sid looked at her and suddenly his expressions changed and he grabbed her hand tightly.
"I don't believe you did that project by yourself. In fact I think you cheated" Sid said harshly
"I mean just look at you Fatty. How can a Fat Brain like yours even work" laughing he continued
"Your fat brain can only be filled with shit"
"Your a Fat Cheater!!!!"
Roshni was scared "No I promise I made it. ... "
"Did I ask you to talk" frowned Sid
"When I talk nobody interrupts. Especially Roly Poly Got it"
Roshni just nodded her head as tears flowed from her eyes
"I think you need to be punished for cheating"
Roshni "Punished"
Yes Punished. Now repeat after me..I'm Fat, I'm a cheater, my Brain is Fat like me and I'm a loser!!!"
Roshni frightened just repeated those words over and over again.
Back to future
Roshni was still lost in her memory, with her
eyes closed
"I'm Fat, I'm a cheater, my Brain is fat like me and I'm a loser... I'm Fat, I'm a cheater, my Brain is fat like me and I'm a loser ."
Sid stood shocked and took a few steps back, remembering those words he had made her say
"Roshni Roshni" he felt a lump in his throat.
His voice bought Roshni out of her trance, and she gradually opened her eyes.
Without warning, tears stung her eyes, but she refused to let them fall in front of him.
Sid head was down in shame, as he shook his head back and forth
"I'm Sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring back those memories. I really meant it when I said congratulations"
How could she trust him. She didn't want to be alone with him, and started to walk away, when Sid grabbed her hand.
"Listen Roshni. ..I need to talk to you"
Roshni pulled her hand away
"Don't touch me." She said frantically
"What do you want Siddarth. I mean what do you
really want.
Why are you following me??
I know you are up to something, but I can't figure out what.
Is It because I'm finally standing up to you and I won't allow you to destroy my life again.
Let me guess your Ego has been hurt ." Taunted Roshni
"Roshni is that what you really believe. That I'm here only to make your life Hell again.
She didn't reply
"When I told you I love you I meant it with all my heart. You're all I think about Roshni. You have become my Life, My World, My Whole World. You mean everything to me""
"I love you Roshni" the words poured out of his mouth and his heart prayed she felt the same.
"Oh really Cranky Pants and you think I'll believe this Rubbish" hissed Roshni
Sid just loved the way she said Cranky Pants.
It was just two words, but it did something to his insides. Maybe because it was her special name for him and it made him smile.
Roshni tried to leave but Sid pulled her in for a hug.
Still holding her tight, he whispered in her ears
"I love you Roshni, I love you so much. Just give me one chance, just one chance. I'll prove to you I've changed. I'm not that Cranky Pants anymore. You got to believe me Roshni. You got to believe me"
Roshni was finding it hard to get out off his grip.
"Since that day i met you by the Eiffel Tower, my whole world has changed. i haven't been able to eat or sleep properly. You are all i think of Roshni"
He put his forehead against hers and holding her close.
"You mean the whole world to me Roshni... I know I have done so many unforgivable things.
I was lost in my selfish world back then. But Now I've changed Roshni, I've changed. It hurts me to see you in pain because of the cruel things I did to you. I'm Sorry, I'm sorry, please forgive me"
pleaded Sid still holding onto her
Roshni struggled to release his grip. Sid looked down at her lips, he wanted to kiss her. He wanted to show her the passion he had for her. The true love he had for her.
He was hesitant, but he couldn't resist. He leaned closer to her lips
In her struggle Roshni cried out
"Look Siddarth, I'm not like other girls okay. .." she said nervously as she finally managed to pull
herself away from him.
He moved away quickly, and tried to get a grip on his emotions.
"I know that you're not like other girls Roshni. I can never hurt you. Never, but please"
He paused for a moment
"Don't hurt me either" he pleaded holding her hand.
"Hurt you"
"Roshni believe me when I say I've fallen
In love with you.
As crazy as that may sound to you, but it's the truth. When you look at me with hate...It hurts, it hurts so much. I can't stand your hatred. It's tearing me apart"
His eyes burned with intensity, trying to convince her just by looking at her.
"I don't believe you, and stop this drama. .. Why are you here Siddarth. The real reason"
"He wants to take advantage of you"
Yelled Soniya as she entered the Girls Washroom.
"I'm not taking advantage of her Soniya damn it!"
Soniya just shook her head and snapped back
"And we're just going to sit back and
believe you. Roshni doesn't want you in her life do you get that.. You've done enough damage, so just stay away.
Grabbing Roshni hand "I'm warning you just stay away" Soniya snapped as she walked away.
Sid stood still. "Try and keep me away Soniya jee" Siddarth hissed back
Soniya sat with Roshni holding her hand,
reminding her that it was only a matter of a few hours.
"After tomorrow No Fashion Show, no Sponsor, No Siddarth." Soniya said thanking God.
A waiter came and served Roshni a glass of Orange juice which she instantly took to calm her nerves. Soniya received a phone call and walked away.
Roshni was half way through her drink when Sid approached her again. Seeing him only made her angry. She slammed the glass down and walked away.
Sid looked down at the glass and saw Roshni lipstick stain on it. He smiled as he picked it up.
"I'd prefer to taste the Lipstick from your Lips Baby, But I suppose Beggars cant be Chosers. This will just have to do for now" He sighed as he kissed the lipstick mark and drank the remainder of the orange juice
"Waise kehte hai jhoota kahne se pyar barta hai, let's see"
((((Note -- the drink had been drugged by the 2 crew members that Sid had insulted.
They wanted revenge.
By drugging Roshni Orange Juice they wanted Roshni to embarrass herself in front of the press. They knew that Sid had a soft corner for Roshni. By getting her drunk in front of the media would be a humiliation for her, and would hurt Sid Considerably)))))
After some time the drug started to take its effect, and SidNi head began to spin.
"Roshni I want to speak with you right now" Sid said as he wobbled towards her.
"Cranky Pants wants to talk to me hahaha. ..well I say No No No and No" swaying her side to side
"But Baby I have to tell you a Big Big Secret.."
Stretching out his arms as wide as he could to show how big the secret was.
"Hooo ..itna big secret"
"Yes very Big..."
"Kyaaa"
'Oh Ho. .its a secret remember. I can't tell you here. Somebody might hear Stupid"
"Oh haan! Phir" Roshni asked innocently.
"Hmmm follow me".
Roshni followed Sid out to the garden.
"Ab tell me nah" Roshni asked impatiently
"Okay okay..." Sid looked around to make sure they were alone and whispered
"I love you"
There was a brief silence and then Roshni burst out laughing
"Liar Liar Cranky Pants are on Fire" Roshni laughed and laughed pulling out her tongue
Sid looked down at his trousers.
"No, No You're a liar, my pants are not on fire"
"Liar Liar you don't love me because your a liar" Roshni continued laughing.
"Pakka Promise and hope to die" Sid replied crossing his heart with his finger
"May God stike me dead right now if I'm lying"
Roshni looked up to the sky, scratching her head, and then looked at her watch.
"What are you looking for" Sid questioned looking up to the sky.
"Waiting for lightning to stike you because your a Liar Liar Liar"
"No I'm not"
"Yes you are"
"No I'm not"
"Yes you are..."
"No"
"Yes"
"No"
"Yes"