The Story of us

Chapter 30:- Now or Never

"Matlab?"

"Matlab abb aap apni tareef khul ke sun na chahti hain. Okay then! Let me find parking first. " Haseena found a spot and started parking.

"Nahi matlab. Hum samjhe nahi kuch. " Karishma failed to cover her blush.

Haseena pulled the hand brake and undid her seatbelt. "Nahi! Samjh toh aap gayi hai" A benign smile curled haseena's lips.  "Warna Aise Blush na kr rhi hoti aap. "

Haseena enjoyed the tinge of embarrassment she saw rushing through Karishma.

"You are enjoying this. Taking revenge for the date night." Karishma composed herself and shot back.

"Right! Uska toh bhul hi gaye the. Fir toh ye kuch nahi tha." Haseena leaned in on Karishma and whispered in her ears "You have teased me for far too long Karishma Singh".

The authority in the voice mixed with a trace of mockery made Karishma lose her sanity. The proximity made her forget how to breathe. She gave in and closed her eyes. Haseena placed her hand on Karishma's thighs to balance herself and used the other one to reach the door's side pocket on Karishma's end. Karishma was taking it all in. The devouring sensation she felt upon Haseena's touch, the aroma of Haseena's hair when she leaned in. Karishma was enchanted by Haseena's presence. She was still under the spell when Haseena drifted back to her seat. 

"I was getting this bottle of water." She shook the bottle in front of Karishma. " but I guess you need it more than me." Haseena teased Karishma. Her deranged expressions were clearly visible along with a thumping heartbeat. Poor Karishma didn't see that coming.

"I....I...I know" She gulped her own saliva and cleared her throat."I know what game you are playing." She quickly revives her sassiness " I might not have much experience but I know the player too well. You will lose Haseena. "

"Who wants to win anyway?"Haseena smirked and murmured in Karishma's ear, sweeping away all the bravery that Karishma courageously put out a few seconds ago.

"o Bhai! Bas karo, Naye Ashiqo ki trah kahin bhi shuru ho gye." J knocked on the windshield. 

Both drifted away and Haseena got off the car instantly. She smacked J's shoulder and said "Zuban pe lagam rakho."

"Sorry, couldn't resist." J mumbled and then turned to Karishma. "What's up hottie?" She went in for a hug. "It's so good to see you again. you missed me ?"

J put her arms around Karishma and exclaimed "Of course you did. Let me escort you to the party. Gazalu, Tum khud a jana. " They both chuckled and left Haseena behind. 

It was an open-area celebration.  They organised a band, the open bar was around the corner and a beautiful fountain in between. Some of Haseena's college friends were invited. She introduced them to Karishma. When Haseena wasn't around, J would put Karishma at ease. Both became quite good friends at this point. J was proving to be a very pleasant company.

"So Karishma, Still Single? or ready to mingle or already mingled?" J nudged.
"I don't know but I like someone. " Karishma reddened at the thought of Haseena.
"hmmmmm.....Who's the lucky person?"
"Waqt aane pe pta chal jayega. What about you? You poke your nose in everyone's business but never show your cards."

J laughed sheepishly "I don't mind telling anyone. I am an open book. You just have to ask. To answer your question, I recently started dating someone." J picked up her ringing phone. " And speak of the devil. Excuse me, He was supposed to be here an hour ago. Give me a few minutes " J left for the main entrance to look for his boyfriend. 

Haseena saw Karishma sitting alone as she sips her drink. She joined her. "I hope I didn't make your evening boring. I was catching up with some friends."