Rishi
I have been sleeping on nails since I saw Sanjana, and to make it worse, my own friends and family seemed to be in team Sanjana. When I asked Mom if she was aware of Sanjana being not married and in Mumbai, she responded with a taunt about me being not confident about my feelings. The more I asked, the more she taunted. I asked dad for help but he has always been team MOM!
My last resort was Jay, but that traitor. He said I was to be blamed for all the mess. I have been trying reaching Pooja, but again, team Sanajna and I am left alone to bat ball and field. Plus all are throwing googly at me.
I jumped around my room in frustration, Sanajna Khanna had all the right moves to drive me crazy. I decided to get hold of Pooja, come what may, she will have to answer by questions and help me meet Sanjana.
WIth determination , I took a long bath making sure I looked clean and well kept. I wore my best casuals to look attractive . I am not sure if my words would pacify her, if words failed I will try to seduce her with my looks . CHecking my complete look in he mirror, I felt something was missing . Hence, I gelled my hair back to look more macho. 'Are you?' My mind asked and my confidence go diffused like a balloon. Man, Love is hard.
***
''Are you attending a wedding or something?'' Dad asked as I greeted him taking my place . My expression made him chuckle, ''Don't get upset. I cloud smell you from up the stairs , and you seemed to have cleaned up. '' he teased munching his sandwich.
''Dad, you are of no help. Why didn't you tell me about Sanajna being here in Mumbai and that she is still single.''
''Why didn't you trust your love?''
''Dad, Sanjana is classic good girl. She followed rules and norms se by others to the T without ever questioning them. She never returned my feelings verbally. She just asked few weeks. The more I spend time with her, the more I fell. Dad, I never realized that love could bring pain and fear. The fear of her walking away was way more than my belief on unrequited love.''
Dad smiled, he moved closer. ''She has right to be angry, and you had right to be scared. Son, she proved herself. Now, you prove yourself.'' I nodded
''You have time till our anniversary.'' I blinked.
''Dad, that's in a month.''
''Yes, and we as your parents would like to announce your engagement the same day.''
''That's lot of pressure.''
Dad rubbed my bag, his face full of disappointment. ''Son, you have too many people upset around you, you can't afford to piss me off.''
''Dad, I am your only son.''
''Yeah, but your mother is my only wife. She said a month, then you just get a month. Post that we give you taunts.''
I blinked, what kind of motivation was that. Just then I saw my mother walking in, all ready to leave. ''Mom, I will join you.''
''No, get your own car. I don't want Pooja to feel I am helping you. We stay neutral.''
''WE?''
''Me and my husband. Pooja ad Jay are on Sanajna's side. You are now your own.'' She pecked my cheek, winked at dad before walking away.
''Do I get a car or you guys gave that away as well.'' I asked irritated. In return I got mocking smiles. This is frustrating
Running to my room, I changed again and got into a jeans and a comfortable t-shirt . Picking my helmet, I pulled my beast of bike out. Sanjana needs a bad boy. But boy, I was so wrong, good girls when angry are meaner than any one.
***
I reached my mother's office and ran straight to the studio. I am aware, all new models practice their. And Pooja is desperate to pay her parents back, she would not even miss a day.
''Hi Rishi.'' The choreographer greeted me. ''Can I speak to you Pooja?''
All in the room gave her a surprised look, while Pooja liked murderous she still obliged. ''What Rishi?'' She shot moment we stepped out
''Pooja, I need to see Sanjana.''
''Didn't you see her a the show? Or were your eyes out of order?''
''Pooja, what wrong have I done to you?''
''Really! You just didn't leave Sanjana, you left me and Jay. What wrong did I do to you Rishi? Didn't I deserve an explanation? Or I was a charity your rich ass wanted to save to sooth the millionaire ego.''
''Whoa! Hang on buddy! You know that's not true. You are my friend, and a good one.''
''Yet, you left. Not even for a moment you thought that I cloud need you as well. No number or way to reach you. Tell me why I shouldn't be mad.''
I rubbed my forehead, ''You never said that when I was leaving.''
''Well , we thought you will be back. You are Rishi...who fights everything.''
''Pooja, Rishi is human and his emotions can scare him too. Yes, I freaked out. But none of you told me that she came back, that she didn't marry.''
''Ans how do you thing I would delivered the message. Via pigeon or Owl.'' Someone giggled behind me and turned around to shut them up.
''Jay knew where I was.''
''He tried, right after she was back. I was with him when he called you shut him off since didn't want to know anything about her.''
I blinked, what if Sanajna know about this. ''Does Sanajna know?'' I asked, my fingers crossed
Pooja narrowed her eyes at my crossed fingers, ''yes, we are all in here to make your life hell.'' She replied with a big smile. ''You cut all of us, Jay, me , your parents and not to forget Sanjana. Buddy, I am going to help her in any way I could. Enjoy the ride.''
I decided to start with her, cupping her small face I made sure she looked into my eyes. ''I am sorry. And I will do all it takes to win all of you back.''
I could feel her face softened , but there are other enemies, my mom called her out. ''Pooja, your turn next.''
Pooja walked away without looking at me and I swear I saw my mom smirking.
****
Third PoV
Pooja quickly completed her mock drill for the upcoming show and went straight to Roma's cabin. She stepped in when Roma responded o her knock. ''Mam! I have a question?''
''I know, and we are torturing him so he realizes he cannot run away from all every time he has a heart break .''
Roma then enquired about Sanjana's family and Pooja narrated all. Roma smiled, it was like a dejavu. Years back, she fought her family and now Sanajna was fighting for her son. The only difference was, her family never forgave or accepted them. not that she regretted any of it, but she had made up her mind to make sure Sanajna's family was involved in her future.
Sanjana
I had been in a bad mood lately and many have faced the wrath of my mood. If I could, I would break Rishi into million pieces, grill him in an oven and then feed him to the world. I died a million deaths waiting for him, worried he would move on. I left everything, my city, my life my family for him and in turn all I wished , he would trust me. I have had sleepless nights worried about him and when I find him, he walks the ramp as if he owns the world.
I am sure the idiot didn't miss me.
''Sanajna!''
''What?'' I barked and my friend recoiled. ''Jeezes, you need to get on meds.''
''I will once I bite someone's head off.''
Meera called for me and walked into her cabin like a zombie. She gave me a new assignment and decided to throw Rishi out of my head. One thing I have learned about the glamor world his, the more power one holds, the more snob they are.
***
By end of day, I submitted by plan on campaign and Meera asked me to block her calendar the next day for a discussion. Picking my stuff up, I walked out of the office. I wanted to be alone. Jay offered to pick me, but I refused. I had plans to spend on the beach.
Before I could get into a cab, I heard someone call my name. ''Sanjana!'' I turned and flew into rage. Pretending not to have heard, I decided to get into the cab but he got be first.
''Madam, decide soon.. I an an extra artist in your personal movie .' The cabby taunted. Rishi handed him some money and he went his way.
''Sanju.'' Rishi whispered
''Sanjana, its Sanajna for you.'' I replied mad
He took a deep breath. ''Can we speak.''
''I haven't sealed your moth but ears are in a mode of selective hearing and my mouth refuses to speak to you.''
He pressed his lips. ''I am sorry.''
''Why are you sorry bad boy. You never regret anything. You do what your heart says. You follow your own rules. You keep world at the tip of your shoe.''
''Are you planning a promotion for a soap or movie.'' He asked
I frowned, how did he know? Was he keeping an eyes on me. ''No!''
''Yes, you are throwing all crappy dialogues at me.'' He smiled, trying to look like a hunk. I gave him one look from head to toe. ''Pls remind me who are you?'' He threw his arms in air.
''Really Sanajna!''
''Yeah, you forgot me and ran away, I forgot you the moment I met you AGAGIN!''
Rishi took a deep breath and tried holding my hand but I slapped it away. ''If you don't leave, I will create a scene.'' I warned. he watched me helplessly , turned on his heels and drove away, leaving my jaw touching the floor.
The hero in the movie we are planning the PR for, begs to his girl on his knees and here is my idiot Man. I said leave and he left. Hence proved, Rishi is romantically challenged !
When I reached home, I heard laughter coming from our apartment. Stepping in I found Jay and Pooja watching an old comedy. ''What are you 2 doing alone?''
Pooja rolled her eyes. ''You are turning into nosy aunty.'' I realized I was snapping at wrong people. ''Sorry, I am just in a bad mood.''
I narrated how Rishi had ambushed me and then me there standing like an idiot. They tried not to laugh but did after a moment. ''Your friend is an idiot.''
''Poor guy didn't know whether to be a lover boy or a henpecked boyfriend. He chose latter and still he is an idiot.'' Jay concluded. We spend sometime discussing random things before Jay left,
***
After the dinner, I walked into the balcony and stood watching the moon. How I wished my life with family go back to normal but that happen only if I apologize and marry as per dadu's wish. Guess, I am suck being a rouge. My thoughts broke with someone accelerating the bike mad. I frowned and stared down and found a guy waving at me. I wanted to smile but I am angry, with a lift of my chin I walked in closing the door with a thud.
Once I was alone, I pressed my lips. It was my turn to drive him mad. Bad boy Vs Good girl.
Bad Boy-0 ; Good Girl 1
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