Continued..
City Hospital, Mumbai...
Ananya and Vansh rushed towards the hospital reception and he looked at him confused, probably because Vansh was in pajamas, with sport shoes on and Ananya was classily dressed
'Aayan Varma... Where is he...?' Vansh asked panicked
'You are his relatives...?' The man asked looking at Vansh and just then Ananya's phone rang and she without seeing the Id, declined the call, but instead of pressing the red button, she accidentally pressed the green button....
'Hey reached safely...?' Sameer asked on the phone, but not really got the answer, because Ananya was unaware that the call was on..
'Yes we are...! Now tell us where is he...?' Ananya exclaimed
'ICU... Last door to the left... ' he said pointing at the room's direction
Ananya's hands and legs froze listening to this, she couldn't think anything, she was horrified to the core...
'Come Annie... And don't call Bade Papa, unless we ensure Aayan is safe... ' Vansh said walking ahead
But Ananya didn't answer him, she stood there like a statue, not really getting what to do or say...
ICU...
Is he okay..?
What if something happens to him...?
Vansh got tensed at this, he walked towards her and held Ananya's hands breaking her reverie, and dragged her along with him
Ananya's heart was hammering all the time as they walked towards the ICU
Vansh left her hand and walked inside the room, while Ananya stood there, tears filled her eyes
Aayan was her weakness afterall, he was the only guy who annoyed the hell out her, but also his presence gave her an unexplained solace, she didn't like him being so arrogant, manipulative brat, but she also knew that behind all his masks, there was a innocent child's heart who craves attention
Friends...?
Kindly pay some attention here as well..
Tum pehle se hi itni khoobsurat thi ya waqt ne kiya koi haseen sitam...
Why can't you take care of yourself, what would I have done if something happened to you...?
I really like your surname, but I would love to give you mine
It's my girl's birthday...
Love you too...
She recalled his mesmerising voice and tears rolled down Ananya's eyes, she couldn't imagine her world without Aayan being a part of it, she prayed silently for his well being...
The door of ICU opened, and Ananya quickly wiped her tears, not to let Vansh see her tears...
He looked worried, almost on the verge of crying and Ananya's heart sank in, she rushed towards him
'Bhai.. What happened...? How did he reach here...? Who did this to him...? Will he be okay....?' She asked holding his palms
Vansh controlled his tears and took a deep breath..
'I don't know when he came to Mumbai, they say he was hit by an SUV or something, He lost a lot of blood, and they don't have more A positive here... They are searching in other blood banks... ' Vansh said wiping his tears
Blood drained from her face, and she got goosebumps all over her body
This can't happen...
He can't die...
'Don't we know someone who has this blood group...?' Ananya asked holding his sleeves tightly
'I'll text my friends and try to find a suitable donor, meanwhile I also need to inform Bade Papa, maybe he can come and donate blood to Aayan, they have same Blood group after all...' Vansh sighed
'But, Bade Papa is in Delhi Bhai...! even if he books an urgent flight, he won't be able to reach here before 4-5 hours... We don't have time... ' Ananya cried
'I better not waste time... ' Vansh took out his phone and walked towards the gate dialling Jai's number
This can't happen...
This so can't happen...
I mean, I was...
No god.... He can't die... He just can't die...
She said to herself and then messaged her friends, to find the matching donor...
She peeked through the door to see Aayan unconscious and bandage around his head, and ECG machine attached to his body, which was beeping...
Her heart pained seeing him like this, a sob escaped her lips...
Please stay with us Aayan... Please don't leave...
Same time...
Skyee lounge..
Bangalore...
Deepika walked inside the lounge, with brightly lit floors and people dancing around on the loud heavy metal music...
She was dressed in a black one piece dress, and her long hair perfectly tied into plaits, on one side of her shoulder, she looked around to find someone but couldn't see him
She also felt someone's gaze on her, but ignored the feeling, because of course she was being paranoid, why would Ved be here, he disappeared after their last encounter...
Spotting the guy, sitting in one of the bar stools, she waved at him and he waved back smiling
Deepika approached him, walking through the sea of people dancing around and the guy helped her sit on the high bar stool, holding her hands
'You really look beautiful Today Deepika... ' The guy complimented
'Thank you Anurag...' Deepika smiled
'I hope you don't mind the loud music here, I thought since you are new here, I'll show you the places around... ' Anurag smiled
'Well, I am not a big fan of such noisy places, but it's nice to explore new options sometimes....' Deepika said looking around
'This is what I really like about you, you are open to new options, unlike what I heard about lawyers, that they are stubborn in general... ' Anurag said and Deepika smiled
'I really enjoyed hanging out with you last week, I am glad that my father choose someone like you as my partner... ' He said further, caressing her hands with his thumbs, and Deepika uncomfortably smiled at him
She brushed his hands off away from him politely and took a sip of her martini
'So what do you think about settling in Delhi after marriage...?' Anurag asked and Deepika choked on her drink
Anurag patted her back and then offered his handkerchief to her
'Are you okay...?' He asked to Deepika who was coughing badly
After sometime when Deepika could finally breathe properly she looked at him flabbergasted
'Marriage..?' Deepika asked
'Yeah...?' He said confused
'But we hardly know each other... ' Deepika said
'Oo...ohhh... Freak... I scared you, didn't I....? I was asking in general by the way, I didn't mean OUR marriage... I wanted to ask that where you are planning to settle down...?' he said
'Oh... No I am not very fond of my hometown anyway, so yeah I'll prefer any place other than Delhi...' Deepika stated
'Wow, I thought people love their hometowns...' Anurag said amused
'Yeah, But I don't... So you are planning to move back to Mumbai...?' Deepika asked
'Yes... I can't leave Mumbai, it's so awesome... ' He exclaimed
'Nice... ' was all Deepika could say
Deepika and Anurag chatted about random things and laughed, Deepika found him funny...
I deserve better than Ved... She thought
She was unaware of the fact that she was being watched by someone sitting in the farthest corner, watching their movements like a hawk...
Anurag held Deepika's hands and the person clenched his fists, Deepika looked at him confused
'See I understand that it's very awkward to meet in an arranged marriage setup...but I won't lie, I really find you very attractive... Also you are a very nice person, I don't want to creep you out, I hope this works... ' Anurag said smiling and Deepika smiled back
I really want this to work Deepika...
Just give me another chance...
Just then someone 'accidentally' spilled wine on Anurag's white shirt and Deepika looked at the person behind him, who did this and her eyes widened
Anurag gasped and then turned around with a scowl on his face
'What the hell... ' he exclaimed annoyed, but then he was shocked to see Ved Thapar in front of him
'Oh I am so sorry Dear Sir, I didn't mean to spoil your shirt, this gentleman pushed me... ' Ved said politely, pointing at the man who was dancing like a maniac behind Ved
'It's okay... ' Anurag replied and Deepika was still shocked to see Ved there
'I am Ved by the way, I am her friend... ' Ved shook hands with Anurag, looking at Deepika and she gulped
'Of course Sir, I know you, you are the next CEO of E market... Everyone knows you.. My name is Anurag by the way... ' Anurag said excitedly
'Nice to meet you Anurag, So you are the one, who will take my friend Deepika away from me... ' Ved said eyeing him and Deepika glared at him
'Well hopefully... ' Anurag smiled at her and she reciprocated
'Why don't you clean your shirt Anurag, it's wine stain, you better get rid of this, before it dries up... ' Ved suggested
'Yeah... You are right, I was so excited to see you that I forgot this, I'll be back... ' Anurag said looking at Ved and then at Deepika who nodded at him
As Anurag walked towards the washroom, Ved took his seat, and leaned against the counter smiling at Deepika...
'Why are you here... ?' Deepika gritted
'It's a sovereign country, anyone can go anywhere they want... ' Ved said smiling
'Very smart... You better not mess with him, he is my future husband... ' Deepika warned
Ved started laughing...
'That weirdo...? Your husband... Nice one...' He said and continued laughing
'He is not a weirdo... ' Deepika said annoyed
'Oo really, I've been observing this guy, since last week... I have done a freaking PhD on this guy.. Ask me anything... ' Ved said proudly
Deepika was shocked to hear this, but then composed her expression..
'You guys visited Kormangala social, the most happening club in the town and this guy orders coffee...? In a freaking club...! Wow... He is more boring than me Deepika...' Ved said with a bored expression on his face
Deepika rolled her eyes at him..
'He doesn't drink... ' Deepika said
'Oo really...? Yes he doesn't drink alcohol, but he does has other interesting habits like smoking pot, weed or snorting cocaine maybe... ' Ved said amused and Deepika's eyes widened
'That coffee stunt was just to impress you that, "See I don't even drink in clubs... I am so nerdy... Nerd is the new sexy... " Nonsense...! ' Ved huffed
'So what if he smokes... You do that too... ' Deepika said
'Ooo.. I am not a chain smoker... I just tried once...! Or maybe twice... It was my bad luck that you and Annie saw that... I didn't touch cigarette after that... ' Ved glared at her and she smirked
'By the way, do you know he had a girlfriend...? They are together from 6 years...!' Ved said playing with his phone
'What...! He said he never dated anyone....!' Deepika exclaimed shocked and now Ved smirked at her
'He is just marrying because you are a decorated lawyer, and it will be nice for him to show you off to the world that "Yeah bitches ! I married a catch..." Ved imitated Anurag
'You are lying...' Deepika countered
'Okay.. I am lying... These pics are lying as well... ' Ved showed her the pics on his phone
'These are the pictures from last night by the way, after he dropped you at your apartment... Such a gentleman he right...' Ved said sarcastically and Deepika looked at the pictures shocked
Deepika handed him his phone back and took a deep breath, massaging her temples..
'This is so stupid...' Deepika muttered
Ved got down from the stool and slid his hands around her waist and she looked at him shocked
'You are not getting anyone better than me... ' He said and pressed his lips against her, giving her a small peck and Deepika's face became red at this...
He pulled away and they saw Anurag staring at them stunned
Deepika glared at him and Ved smirked
'By the way, I forgot to mention, She is my girlfriend....' Ved said to Anurag and Deepika looked at him shocked
Ved kissed her cheeks and walked away from them, giving a last glance to Anurag...
Both Deepika and Ananya's respective tangled fates, were going to be sorted soon...
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