Aashiqui 3 -FANFICTION

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I turned to look at their faces and they were silently looking at me with thousands of questions in their eyes.

I raised my hands up in defence and started to speak," look I know why y'all  are here but trust me I'm fine both physically and mentally."

They both looked at each other and shook their gead,then sat down on the couch.

They didn't speak for a while and the environment felt awkward.

I tried to start a conversation but was interrupted by Vivek, " why did you lie to us?"

"I didn't. I just hid the trurth for a while!" I avoided their sharp gaze.

"That's what a lie is Madam! Uncle spoke.

"Why didn't you tell us you'll be going out looking like this just to wander around? What if something happened to you? See, the media recognized you and made these bullsh*t articles.

You really just wandered around or there is any other reason you were out?" Vivek asked suspiciously.

I was not liking that I was lying to them again and again but ..I didn't have an option so I had to lie again!

"No other reason. I just wanted to refresh my mood. I am getting tired of this environment. Always centred around cameras. Recording songs. Attending interviews. I just wanted a change. Just for some days, I didn't want to be the version of Aarohi that the world knows, I wanted to be the Aarohi that I know of.

You remember, I come from a middle class family. I was just missing those days. I wanted to relive those memories. That's why I disguised myself like this so that no one could recognise me. But the wind..huhh...wind blew off my scarf and some people saw me immediately." I lied smoothly and mentally scolded myself for lying so much.

"And why didn't you tell us?"

"Tell me only one thing. Would you allow me to do this if I have had asked for your permission?" I looked at them lifting an eyebrow.

They looked at each other and remained silent.

"See, I knew it. You'd never allow me to go when I had just been discharged from hospital. No matter what reason I'd have given you. That's why I planned it all myself. I am really sorry for not telling you but I really needed to do this"

"Okay" uncle replied.

"Please unc....wait! What? Are you convinced? Won't you stop me or ask any other questions?" I asked with full of surprise.

"No" he smiled sweetly at me.

But Vivek didn't speak anything. He kept his gaze down as if something heavy was going on in his mind.

"Let's go Vivek" uncle got up.

"Aarohi" vivek looked at me concerned.

"Yes Vivek?"

"Please don't ever hesitate to ask for my help anytime. You know I'm always available for my best friends."

"Yes I know. But in this case, I didn't really need any help. And I didn't want to bother you guys with my exceptional hobbies" I joked to lighten the environment.

They both smiled slighlty and the mood lightened.

"So..can I go tomorrow too?" I asked hoping for a positive response.

"We won't and can't stop you from doing something you want to do this desperately. Believe us Aarohi, we just  interfere in your life for your own good" uncle spoke.

"I know uncle and I'm blessed to have you both in my life. Trust me I can protect myself just like today. Nothing will happen. I assure you" I pleaded in a convincing tone.

"Ok then. Go enjoy" uncle smiled and I hugged him with excitement.

Vivek also looked convinced and the day ended with not-so-boring events.

Next day onwards, I was more careful. I didn't look like myself but also not suspicious. I escaped my building from the back door avoiding cameras and went on my search again.

Half day passed and I didn't find a single clue again. But I was hopeful. I sat at the marble surrounding the Marine Drive beach and watched the tides peacefully.

"Heyy you remember that singer ..ummm..what was his name...yes!! RJ..Rahul Jaykar!" I overheard two girls talking. My heart smiled at the mention of his name.

"Yes but he died a few years ago right?" Another girl spoke.

"Yes the news says so, but ..see..I'm not sure but I saw someone like him"

My heart skipped a beat. Did I hear it right? Are my ears working properly? Series of thousand questions started spinning around in my head. I needed to confirm if what I heard was true.

I went to them covering my face and started a conversation with a fake voice. "Hey were you talking about RJ-that singer?"

They looked at me suspiciously. I regretted my decision of interacting with them but I needed to know more information.

"Umm actually I'm a very big fan of him. I love talking about him. And I unintentionally overheard your conversation so I thought I should join now"

"Oh its alright" they laughed nervously.

"So what you were saying is true? Did you see him?" I pointed out the main question.

"Oh yes. I do think I saw him" her voice sounded pretty confident.

"Are you sure it was him and not someone similar looking?"

"Yes bro..it looked like he was trying to hide his face so it made it clearer that it was him.  I even followed him to some distance but due to crowd I missed him. Otherwise my social media would be full of tweets and messages by now had I uploaded a picture of him! I would have become popular!" I was thankful to her for giving such an essential information but also wanted to slap her hard for saying such a mean thing.

This is what this society has become. Selfish.

I controlled my anger as arguing would not do any good for me at this point.  I further enquired her "where was that place?"

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