Our Journey To The City Of Love - last chapter updated - PG 46 (16/03) - Page 23

It was evening after the wrap of the semi final round Shaurya went to reception and enquiried about the waiter who had served them drinks yesterday...they informed that he went to his hometown as some urgent work came up... he took his number from them and later dialed it but it was switched off .. Shaurya found it suspicious ,he was now sure that someone was behind all this ..

It was night everyone came out of their rooms for dinner except mahek .. Shaurya's eyes were searching her , he tried her number but it wasn't getting connected...he looked around and everyone was enjoying their meals and no one was bothered about mahek ... including Rajeev who behaves like her guardian was busy in the discussion with his co judge while having dinner, he went near them and cleared his throat to make them realize about his presence...come join us Shaurya ..Rajeev told him...Carry on I will have it after sometime he replied...Is everyone here ?? He questioned back putting hands in his pocket...Rajeev looked around carefully and than noticed mahek was missing...Mahek isn't here , let me call her ...he tried her number but it wasn't getting connected..it's not connecting , I will get her from the room ...Rajeev replied while getting up from the chair...Hmm no need finish your dinner...I will go and check her he replied ...Are you sure ?? Rajeev questioned... Shaurya just nodded his head and moved away...after few minutes he was standing outside the door but he was scared to knock it , he was afraid that she will misunderstand him again ...he somehow gathered some courage and knocked lightly on her door ...but there was no reply.,..he knocked again and called her name this time...when he didn't got any reply he knocked again ...he got panicked when he heard a loud noise of something getting breaked from inside the room..

He immediately called the reception who came there with duplicate keys , when they opened the door ... Shaurya found her trying to get up from the bed...a glass water jar was lying on the floor broken into pieces ,...Mahek he immediately shout out and sat beside her trying to hold her ...her body was burning like fire because of fever...Call the doctor Shaurya ordered the staff member...he pulled out the comforter and covered her properly and than turned off the AC ...Are you fine ?? Why didn't you informed anyone of us ?? He questioned angrily...she was breathing heavily...when I came back I was too tired , I changed my clothes and thought of taking a small nap but don't know how many hours I slept and when I woke up I felt too weak to move from the bed ...my phone was out of reach and maybe it's dead ...she somehow managed to reply.. Shaurya looked around and found her phone on dresser ...he picked that and kept it on charge... meanwhile Rajeev came along with doctor...what happened to her ?? Rajeev questioned worriedly...she is caught with fever and cold he replied with a sigh... doctor examined mahek and prescribed some medicines and adviced her to take bed rest until she is Hale and hearty...mahek nodded her head ...and doctor handed the prescription to Rajeev ...he handed it to Shaurya and asked him to arrange it immediately along with some light dinner for her... Shaurya asked him to arrange and said he will take care of her ...but even you didn't had your dinner and we can arrange some nurse who will take proper care of mahek during the night ...Rajeev suggested , Bhai please no need of any nurse ...they will be sleeping half the time on their duty ...I can't take risk and I will stay with her ...he said in a stern tone ...Rajeev gave him a suspicious look as if he wasn't convinced with his reply and doubting his intentions to stay back... Shaurya kept his hands on his shoulder...Bhai I feel responsible for her condition ...and moreover I don't get sleep till late night so let me take care of her ...you can send even my dinner along with Mahek's dinner he replied trying to assure him...Theek hai Shaurya I will do that but remember trust is hard to earn...hope you won't do anything to harm her..Rajeev said while patting on his shoulder... Shaurya blinks his eyes in assurance..

Shaurya feeds soup to mahek ..than give her medicines, she tried to say him that she don't need his help but he didn't allowed her to say anything and he checked her temperature..fever was in control .he felt relaxed and adjusted himself on the sofa near by ...later because of sedative mahek fell asleep... Shaurya tried his best to keep himself awake by reading a magazine...He had shut his eyes when he felt his eyes were burning...he tried to take a small nap but he opened his eyes suddenly when he heard mahek murmuring something in her sleep...He went near to her to hear what she is saying...Maa please don't leave me ...I need you ...Mahek said in her sleep trying to push a cushion near to herself.. Shaurya kept a hand on her forehead...mahek just relax it's just a dream.. Shaurya said trying to comfort her ...she holded his hand , Maa iam sorry I ran away from the situation again instead of facing it ..but I will make you proud of me Maa ..I will win this competition for you but please don't leave me she mumbled in sleep and tears were running down on her cheeks , You will win mahek ..you will win this competition...he said caressing her hairs and kissing her forehead...he realized her temperature got rised again..he took a bowl of warm water and cotton cloth and kept it on her forehead...whole night he was awake doing the same thing... early in the morning her temperature was normal and she slept peacefully and Shaurya was also got tired ...he too took some rest by resting his head on headrest... holding her hand.

Next morning mahek opened her eyes ..she was feeling much better, she was almost shocked to see Shaurya sleeping beside her like a baby ...she was about to shout but than looked at the surroundings..her tablets ..bowl on the table, she tried to remember the things happened in the night...she remembered he was taking care of her..for a moment she had a smile on her face and the next moment an unknown fear. ...she was lost in her thoughts and kept staring at him for few minutes... suddenly she realised he was about to wake up and she pretended to sleep... Shaurya opened his eyes and carefully removed his hand away from her and checked her temperature by keeping his hand on her forehead...he sighed when he found they her temperature is normal and gently kissed her forehead...he quickly moved away when he saw she was getting up from her sleep...he quickly moved out of bed and stood there silently...mahek opened her eyes and he wished her good morning .. Mahek tried to sit back ...he holded her and made her to sit properly ..Good Morning..she wished him , how are you feeling now ?? He questioned , Better she replied and nodded her head...whole night you were sitting here ?? She questioned...He just nodded his head. , You should take some rest now ...mahek told him , iam okay don't worry about me...you come out of bed and get freshen up and have your breakfast...last night also you didn't had anything properly he told her ...Mahek agreed and went towards Washroom..even Shaurya went to his room in the meantime to get fresh ...he had ordered for breakfast for them in her room only...when he came back to her room ...she was looking much better after shower , they sat and had their breakfast and later Shaurya gaved her medicines ...

When they finished their breakfast there was a knock on the door and it was Rajeev...who came to check Mahek's health and he was happy to see that she was looking better since last night...he reminded Shaurya about the city trip which they have planned for all contestants...I think it will be better if mahek take rest he...Rajeev continued , yeah she needs rest and she has to focus more on competition rather than wasting time , Shaurya replied looking at her ...So are you joining us ?? Rajeev questioned...Bhai please manage , iam having terrible headache so I will stay back and take some rest ... Shaurya made a excuse to stay with mahek...and even mahek will be left alone so someone should be here to look after her...he continued, I can look after myself ...you should go with them , mahek suggested...he didn't replied anything but just glared at her ...she turned away her eyes from him...Bhai you can leave with them ...I don't think I can join you all .. Shaurya declared and Rajeev left the room after asking him to take care , Since when you have started taking decisions for me mahek ?? Shaurya questioned once Rajeev left the place...Since when you have started taking care of me ?? Mahek questioned back and Shaurya remained quite...I will be around here only , if you need anything call me ... Shaurya said and went and sat in the balcony doing some work on his laptop...

Whole day just went like that Shaurya was working on laptop but all his attention was on mahek..they had their lunch and mahek took a nap after that ... later in the evening mahek was getting bored , she wanted to go out and take some fresh air ..she got up from her bed and tried to move out ... when Shaurya was busy on phone...he immediate noticed her and came inside the room and questioned her...I just wanted to have a small walk..maybe I will feel much better after that ..mahek replied...I will also join you... Shaurya said while covering her with a shawl.

They had walked for some time ...mahek was looking around at the beauty of the place but shaurya's eyes were just fixed on her... suddenly mahek stumbled as her leg hit an rock which she didn't noticed... Shaurya was quick enough to hold her...Are you fine ?? He questioned Mahek just nodded her head feeling embarrassed...he made her stood back and mahek tried to walk ..but her ankle was hurting ... Shaurya holded her when she winced in pain and made her sit on the near by bench...he massaged her leg hoping the pain will be reduced but she was wincing more...he decided to carry her to the room and give her a ice massage...he tried to lift her in his arms...but mahek insisted that she will walk holding him...he made her quite and lifted her in his arms and started walking towards room.

When they were in midway a car came and stood infront of them and all contestants along with Rajeev got down from the car... Rajeev quickly rushed towards them...is everything okay?? He questioned with shaurya who was holding mahek firmly...there is a small sprain in her leg and she isn't able to walk... Shaurya explained...But why did you brought her outside ..Rajeev said in a worried tone...It's not his fault , I wanted have a walk...mahek told the truth , all contestants were just staring at them... it was just unbelievable sight for them ... Shaurya avoided them and took away mahek to her room...he had asked the staff to arrange for a ice bag ... mahek denied when he was trying to massage her ...he shushed her up again and continued the massage ...she was feeling much better after that...now take some rest ...mahek nodded her head...there was a knock on the door.. Shaurya opened the door and Riya was standing in front of him...I she fine now? She questioned...he let her come in the room and she went near the bed ... Shaurya got busy on his phone and went towards balcony ...Riya sat beside mahek ...hope you are feeling better now ?? She questioned...Mahek nodded her head...Riya lifted the ice bag and kept it on her hurted ankle...I didn't thought you are so clever ...in one day you have landed in a judge arms ..good move to win the competition...she said pressing the ice bag...mahek winced in pain... Shaurya came back to room hearing her voice...are you fine mahek ?? He questioned and sat beside her...I think she needs your attention...Riya replied... Mahek looked with a disgust at her. ...I mean you need to take care of her...she corrected herself... Shaurya stared at her and she left the room after making some excuse...mahek was disturbed with her remarks...you can also leave now , I will take care of myself ..mahek said firmly , ...iam not going anywhere and what's wrong with you?? Why are you behaving so strangely ?? He questioned...Mahek took the support and got up from the bed ...am I behaving strangely?? Or is it you who is behaving strangely?? You must have forgot till yesterday you were creating hurdles for me , and now you are behaving as if we are long lost friends... Thank you for what ever you have done but now please leave me alone...I am not going anywhere ... Shaurya raised his voice,...why Shaurya? Why are you doing this ?? Are you trying to defame me infront of others ..so that they accuse me that iam using you to win contest ...what am I going to tell them when they will question me that why a judge of a reality show have started taking care of a contestant?? Is it some kind of plan again?? Because you know my weakness ... nothing is more important for me more than my self respect...she accused him again , Shaurya was pissed of listening to her accuses and even he was confused about why he is doing all this for her...he couldn't hold his anger and confusion for long... without thinking anything he slammed his lips against her lips , he pushed his tongue inside her mouth and pulled her closer to him...she tried to break the kiss but he holded her head firmly without letting her go anywhere...he bit down her bottom lip which made a small gasp came out of Mahek's mouth...he left her when they both needed some air ... you can tell them that we are seeing each other ...but iam not going anywhere until you are completely fine he said and went towards the balcony leaving her more puzzled...