Naraazgi

3.

Monami woke up really early. Instead of tossing and turning in bed, she thought it would be best to go out for a walk. She didn't bother changing her shorts and T-shirt thinking that no one would be up. Sanjana was deep in sleep, so she tiptoed her way out of the room. She walked out of the dorm building to the grounds. It was practically empty, till she saw a few people here and there. These were commandos who were training.

Monami took a u-turn and went towards the infirmary to check on Sid but the guard wouldn't let her enter so early. She pouted and went to the training room, thinking that she could practice climbing the rope again. But as she entered, she found someone lifting weights. She went closer to see who it was.

It took her only a second to realise it was Khadoos Shergill. She quickly hid behind a pillar. What was khadoos Shergill doing here so early in the morning? Monami wanted to climb the rope in peace, but alas, he was here to ruin her plan. She peeked at him from behind the pillar and was surprised to see him lift such heavy weight without breaking a sweat. Karan stopped and added more weights to it. Then he lifted that. Monami's mouth dropped open watching that. He looked so hot and she couldn't stop looking at him. Karan did two more sets and stopped, while Monami kept ogling him.

"Ho gaya mera Raani sahiba." Karan suddenly spoke. "Ab aap ghoorna bandh kar sakti hai."

Monami blushed and came out from her hiding place. Karan drank some water, and smirked at her.

"Main gh... ghoor nahi rahi thi. Woh main rassi..." Monami wondered if she should run away.

Karan's eyes reached her legs and stopped. "Yeh pehenke rassi chadhne waali thi tum?"

Monami looked at her own clothes and realised she was standing in her night clothes before him. Could anything go right today? She turned back to go back to her room, but she got so nervous that she tripped on her own feet. Karan caught her by her waist. Suddenly, they heard a voice and turned to see what was happening. Ustaad ji was standing at the door looking very embarrassed. He quickly turned around.

"Sorry Sirji...." He quickly left.

Monami felt her cheeks redden even more. Who knows what Ustadji thought? Karan merely rolled his eyes and went for the rope. But Monami had another question bugging her.

"Achha tumhe kaise pata tha main yahi thi?" Monami asked.

"Piche dekhiye Rani sahiba." Karan said.

Monami turned around and saw a mirror being where she was hiding. She cursed herself quietly for being an idiot. She turned to leave, but unfortunately she slammed against Karan, and they both fell. Karan hadn't expected the impact so he fell with her on top of him. Monami again blushed. She couldn't understand what was going on today. Why was she messing up everything?

"Sorry!" Monami said, trying to get up, but Karan held her waist, stopping her.

"Mujhe tumhare fiancé ko pitwana nahi tha. I thought woh laut jayega but I had no idea ki woh match nahi rokega. It was nothing personal. Mujhe discipline pasand hai aur woh tumhara namoona, use discipline ka d bhi nahi aata."

"Tum mujhe justification de rahe ho?" Monami asked. Karan blushed. "I know tumhe lagta hai that Sid is not a good fit for this academy aur shayad main bhi yahi bolti agar main use nahi jaanti. Par Karan, Sid mein bohot capabilities hai, jo woh khud nahi jaanta. Ek baar use chance deke toh dekho. He'll surprise you. As for his lie, usne galat kiya. Par woh dil ka bura nahi hai."

"Dil bura ho na ho, usko apne actions ki responsibility leni paregi." Karan said.

"I completely agree with you." Monami said. "Karan Shergill, I'm not asking you to go soft on him. Bas thoda sa accommodate karo. I promise uski wajah se aur koi problem nahi hogi."

Karan looked at Monami and considered her words. If she wanted him to give Sid a chance, he would. "Ab uthne ka kasht karengi Rani Sahiba? Ya mere upar lete rehne ka iraada hai?

"Oh sorry!" She got up, blushing.

"Ab agar sort out ho chuka toh please breakfast ke liye jaiye. Main nahi chahta training ke beech mein tum faint ho jao. Waise bhi tumhare uss fiancé ki wajah se humne kaafi sessions miss kiye hai."

"Right, yes! Main mess mein jaati hu."

"Usse pehle please change kar lijiye."

Monami realised she was still in her nightdress. "Yeah right. Sorry."

Monami ran to her own room. Karan looked at the time. It was almost time to train the namoonas. Monami tsunami had interuppted his training. Ever since he'd met this girl, his life had gone crazy. He didn't even know why he was getting so bothered about this girl. And he even promised to tolerate Sid for her. He needed a psych evaluation soon enough, and so did she.