When Rivals Fall

Chapter - 8 Misunderstandings and Anger

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Author's Pov

Ayaan immediately called Kaustubh and Kashvii to come quickly. They rushed in, panic evident on their faces, as Ayaan frantically tried to wake Vedika, who was unconscious. Kaustubh grabbed a bottle of water and they splashed it on Vedika's face repeatedly.

Kashvii being most worried for her said - pleasee uth jaa naa , mersee ni dekha jaraa tujhe aisee , with tears in her eyes.
( Please wake up , I cannot see you like this )

Kaustubh was splashing water on her face repeatedly with concern. Meanwhile, the door opens and jasmine pretends that her ankle got twisted badly and calls ayaan intentionally.
Ayaan! Oh my God, I think I twisted my ankle! It hurts so much - she said, clutching her foot and wincing in exaggerated pain.

Ayaan, hearing her cries, rushed over without a second thought. He knelt beside her, concern evident on his face. Jasmine don't move let me see it- he said, gently taking her ankle and inspecting it.

Vedika, who was still recovering from being unconscious, opened her eyes finally. Without a second kashvii hugged her tightly and said - finally teko hosh aagya , tu thik hai ???
( Finally you gained consciousness, are you okay )

Vedika , her head still aching replied - haa merii behen , mein thik huu.
( Yes my sister , I am okay )

Ayaan and Kaustubh , both had relief on their faces. She saw ayaan's attention fully on Jasmine.Her chest tightened at the sight. Before she could process it, Jasmine noticed her and smirked inwardly.

Oh, Ayaan, Jasmine said loudly, making sure Vedika could hear, "you're such a lifesaver. I don't know what I'd do without you. You're always there for me, aren't you?"

Ayaan furiously said - stop it jasmine.

Vedika's anger boiled over. Unable to hold back, she stormed toward Ayaan and Jasmine. The room fell silent as her voice rang out, trembling with emotion.

Ayaan, she began, grabbing his collar, her voice sharp and breaking at the same time - mujhe nhi pata hamare bich kyaa hai pr jo bhi hai , hamare bich koi teesra insaan nhii aana chahiye, na jasmine na koi aur.
( Ayaan, I don't know what is between us , but what whatever is, I don't want any third person to come between us , not jasmine not anyone else )

Ayaan froze, stunned by her sudden outburst. His gaze met hers, filled with confusion and something deeper, but before he could say anything, Jasmine decided to fuel the fire further.

Oh vedika - Jasmine said, feigning innocence , why are you so upset, ayaan was just helping .It's not his fault that you are getting insecure.

Vedika could not hold back and said - just shup up Jasmine, I am not talking to you so you better be quite.

Ayaan looked at her, stunned by her intensity. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond. He gently took her hands off his collar and stared into her eyes, his own emotions a tangled mess.

"What is between us, Vedika? He asked softly but firmly, his voice carrying a weight that made the room silent. You tell me, because even I'm trying to figure it out - he asked.

Vedika was speechless so was ayaan. The charged atmosphere was almost suffocating. Jasmine smirked from her seat, thoroughly enjoying the drama.'Oh this is soo entertaining' she muttered under her breath, loud enough for Vedika to hear.

Vedika was about to retort just then Aarav and Anayra entered. What's going on here - anayra inquired. Aarav not happy with ayaan's behaviour said - Vedika is barely conscious, and instead of focusing on her, you're playing nurse to Jasmine? Really, bhaii.