Chap 18
He came wearing black wife beater , he stepped in the ring whereas the opponent entered too. Huge bell was rang to start the contest and the first punch Aryan got on his face . Imlie gasped, feeling the pain he was receiving. People were cheering some supporting Aryan while others the game name Mika. Imlie couldnt watch the violence that was going in the ring, she ran out almost puking. Too much blood especially looking at Aryan made it worse. She decided to go home before he does.
She called Advait "Sorry calling you this late but i found the ring where they battle. Lets meet here tomorrow night at 12 am again at the old Mill"
"Ok you went alone? At this time? Its not safe the kind or people comes there" advaid scolded
"Chup yar i can take care of myself am not abla nari bye" She hung shaking her head.
She reached home and went straight to bed, she was in deep sleep when Aryan came home. His lips were busted, and his chest was hurting. He saw Imlie's door open, he peeking his head and couldnt stop himself from going inside.
She looked beautiful, he sat quietly and took her hand kissing it gently. He didnt know why he did that but his heart told him too. He was starting to realize things that first he didnt understand. He cannot bear seeing with someone else. He was only controlling himself in class because of their deal. He should be thinking about Zara but no he is not able to.
He went to his room and freshen up. He sat and removed his mom photo. "I dont know ma, what am i feeling? Is it right or wrong? Zara zara zara i was blind i feel. I was running after someone who was never mine, my feelings for Zara is so different than what i have started for Imlie. Then what i had for Zara? It wasnt love? I dont know Ma, just be with me and give me strength. By the way, she makes the best daal chawal just like you" He kissed the picture and kept it back carefully in a box.
Next two days went by breeze, class and night Advait and Imlie attended the fights. Advait was shocked to see Professor there but Imlie told him just to do their work and observe.
Friday was the day , they had to talk about the topic. They went by groups some did on crime in neighborhood, women empowerment, cleaniness and all kind of topics.
"Advait and Imlie whats your topic?"
Advait elbowed Imlie to announce "Illegal Fighting Rings" she said with chin up.
Aryan who was noting down stopped, his hands were shaking he looked at her furious. He nodded "Interesting" He was barely composing himself from shouting at her.
"Ms Mishra please stay back" He said when class started to leave.
Once everybody was gone he yelled at her "How dare you?" He barked at her.
"I dared and did it and researched and got everything done with. I cannot stop you right neither you can. Dont forget we are in professional deal" She talked back to him
"Shut up. You came there? When i told you not to!"
"Bye Professor I dont have time for this"She quickly rushed out scared .
Aryan did not want to talk to her anymore, he was done. He wants this deal to be over, he was feeling cheated.
