Solace

Chapter 24

"Yehlog yaha kyu hai? Ghumne toh hum dono jane wale the na!", Karishma voiced her irritation, looking at Cheetah, Santosh and Mira along with her husband Rajvir, who were preparing to get into the car.

"Humne aisa kab kaha? Humne bas itna kaha tha ke ghumne jayenge", Haseena stated, suppressing her laugh.

"Hasi yeh cheating hai", Karishma said pointing her index finger at her.

"Bilkul bhi nahi", Haseena wrapped her index finger around Karishma's, lowering her hand. "Ab ap bike start karengi ya phir hum gadi mein chale jaye?", she threatened, pretending to be serious.

"Nahii Chalo", Karishma started her bike, making a grumpy face. Cheetah and Santosh also got into their car while Mira went into another with Rajvir and they started their journey.

As Karishma's bullet made its way towards their destination, the cold morning breeze hit Haseena's face, making her shiver. She leaned on Karishma's shoulder, soaking into her warmth and had a look of the grumpy yet adorable human in front of her.

"Kitni pyari lagti hai ap aise muh fulake", Haseena said with a hint of playfulness in her voice, pulling Karishma's cheeks.

"Don't do it", Karishma said, trying to concentrate on the road. Haseena removed her hand and slipped them into the pockets of Karishma's maroon jacket instead, tickling her unintentionally.

"Kya kar rahi ho, Hasi!", Karishma chided as she felt ticklish.

"Sorry na!!", Haseena said, keeping her hands on Karishma's shoulder.

Haseena again leaned a little forward near Karishma's ear. "Ap naraz hai?", she whispered, while her breath caressed the latter's face, titillating her senses.

"Nnn...nahi", Karishma managed to respond, shaking her head vigorously but didn't dare to look back.
"This is so messed up", she mumbled under her breath.

"Yeh sach mein itna gussa ho gaye kya!", Haseena thought meanwhile, sitting back with an upset layer on her face.

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One might typically think of deserts and camels when they hear of Rajasthan but it had much more to offer. It was the place where valour met traditions, where scenic nature met culture. Just like this place where Karishma and her group were standing right now. It was a gorgeous mountain top with lush green meadows, overlooking the picturesque landscape of rural Rajasthan. One side of the hill was adorned with a small yet elegant castle made by the Rajput kings while the other side had a trail that went towards the ground, side by side of a freshwater lake.

"Maine suna hai yaha pe bohut sundar mandir bhi hai, one of the hidden gems", Rajvir informed his mates.

"Woh bhi dekh lenge. Pehle hum yeh sab saman rakhte hai", Cheetah said, gesturing to the foods and necessary stuff they bought with them. They nodded and started to arrange the stuff under a large tree. Karishma and Haseena were constantly stealing glances at each other from distance. Haseena thought that Karishma might be angry at her, whereas Karishma was flushed reminiscing the moment from their bike ride.

"Kya chal raha hai", Santosh said, elbowing Karishma with a mischievous smile playing on her face, as she noticed two of them stealing glances.

"Ouch!", Karishma winched in pain, turning her head towards her left. "Santu yaar! Disturb mat karo", she said, furrowing her eyebrows.

"Yaha konsi tumhari first night chal rahi hai jo maine DISTURB kar diya!", Santosh teased, stressing on the word disturb. A crimson hue adorned Karishma's cheeks hearing Santosh as she looked down, scratching her eyebrows.