That girl-who changed my life

departure

"My friends are here..I want to introduce you to them.Get ready!",Aaryan said again.Anjali was still on her bed,reading a novel,she didn't have any urge to go and attend the party.

Aaryan's dad had thrown a grand comeback party for Aaryan and invited all his friends, media and his own associates....there were so many people,Anjali was just so afraid to go down.

"I don't want to come.",she replied bluntly, flipping the pages of the book absentmindedly.

"No..don't be shy..My friends are eager to meet you.",he insisted.

"Okay..",she sighed.Now she was wondering what to wear for such a refined and sophisticated party.She knew all his friends belonged to the high society and she would'nt be able to mix with them.

Still she agreed,because he was so enthusiastic about it.She decided to wear the evening gown she had bought for the date.

It was really an effort,getting ready and looking beautiful and complicated at the same time.It took her nearly an hour to get dressed up in that turquoise dress, put on matching make-up,and do her hair.But she relied on the mirror before her-which proclaimed she was looking gorgeous.

She stepped down the marble staircase to the living room,which was nearly stuffed with people,but she could spot Aaryan among a group of guys and girls,all of whom looked remarkable.But definitely,Aaryan looked the most handsome,in his blue suit jacket,over a white tee and jeans.And he immediately stood up on seeing her,smiling stupidly,not taking off his eyes from her as Anjali walked to where he was standing,her dress was a little too long and brushed the carpet as she moved.

Aaryan wrapped his arms around hers when he introduced her to his friends,this action clearly signified that he was presenting them as a couple and she loved these gestures which suggested that he owned her.

All his friends were good with her,except one,Jackline.Her pretty face supported an annoyed look and she was taunting every other thing which Anjali did ,with a cruel smile .This got her really piqued.

When the party got over Aaryan's family had a personal meeting with close friends ,even Mr Khanna and his family were there.Anjali thought she had nothing to do there so she was going back to her room.But suddenly she had an impulse to eavesdrop on what they were talking about.

From behind the staircase,she could hear them talking about deciding to get their children settled.Mr Khanna was kind of dominating Aaryan's dad to agree to his points.They talked about some business...then about Aarushi's marriage,and finally about Jackline.

"We have to talk to Aaryan about it..He is just back at home.",Aaryan's dad said with a smile and a sigh.

Suddenly someone pulled her so abruptly from the behind,she almost toppled.

When she turned around she went pale on seeing Jackline."What are you doing here?",Jackline demanded harshly.

"Nothing ..I was going back to my room.",Anjali was faltering.

"Your room is that way.."

"Okay",Anjali replied and stepped on the stairs.Again Jackline pulled her back."I want to have a talk with you..Miss..whatever your name is."

Then she dragged Anjali out of the place by her arms..Now a days Anjali was getting used to getting dragged along by someone else.

When they reach beside the pool,Anjali pulled herself free from her.

"What do you want?",She said loudly.

"You tell me what do you want?",Jackline shouted louder.

"What?"