Kashmakash

Part 18

KS stormed into a nearby bar, finding solace in the dim lighting and loud, pounding music. She downed her first drink swiftly, her usual control slipping away with each sip. As the alcohol softened her edges, her usual cold exterior faded, replaced by a softer, vulnerable air that she rarely allowed herself.

"Mujhe farak nahi padta," she mumbled to herself, though the words tasted hollow, dissolving into the emptiness inside.

Lost in her thoughts, she barely noticed when a couple of girls started casting glances her way, giggling and whispering amongst themselves. One of them finally approached, flashing KS a daring smile. "Mind if I join you?" she asked, her voice smooth, an attempt to capture KS's attention.

KS blinked at her, surprise mixing with amusement. "Y-Yes?" she stammered; her cheeks flushed from the alcohol.

The girl laughed, leaning closer. "You're... interesting. Not often you see someone so serious at a bar. You look like you need some fun."

KS's laughter bubbled up, unexpected and surprisingly light. "Fun? Mere paas toh woh kabhi nahi tha," she said, her words a little slurred, leaning forward with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "But... tum nahi samjhogi... now... do u want me to buy a drink for you ladies?" she smiled, sounding more like a carefree child than the disciplined boss she usually was.

Just then, Haseena entered, spotting KS laughing with the girl. Haseena frowned, recognizing the signs of KS's intoxication and heading straight for her. The sight of KS laughing so freely, oblivious to the world, tugged at her heart, but she steeled herself as she approached.

"Karu, yahan kya kar rahi ho?" Haseena's voice was firm yet concerned as she stepped in, casting a warning glance at the girl who quickly backed away.

KS's eyes widened, the recognition setting in slowly. She pointed at Haseena with an exaggerated gasp, her expression innocent and childlike. "HM! Tum yahan? Mujhe dhoondne aayi ho?" She swayed a little, grinning up at Haseena.

Haseena sighed, supporting her. "Haan, dhoondne aayi hoon. Chalo, let's get you home."

"Noooooo, mujhe yahan rehna hai!" KS insisted, wriggling free of Haseena's hold, stumbling a bit. "It's fun here... dekho!" She spread her arms wide, gesturing around the bar, her actions delightfully out of character. A couple of people chuckled, watching her antics.

Haseena suppressed a smile, gently pulling her close again. "Theek hai, bohot fun ho gaya. Ab chalo, ghar chalte hain," she said softly, brushing a strand of hair from KS's face.

"Tum hamesha mujhe bossy lagti thi..." KS murmured, her eyes glassy as she blinked up at Haseena, looking almost hurt. "Ab main boss hoon, na?"

Haseena chuckled softly. "Haan, tum hi toh meri boss ho. Par tumhari bossy baatein mujhe ab samajh aayi hain... I hate your this bossy cold exterior."

KS giggled, her eyes brightening, before she hiccuped, and slumped against Haseena. "Pata hai, mujhe khud se bhi nafrat hai," she whispered, her voice dropping, the laughter fading as she stared blankly at her drink.

A pang of sadness gripped Haseena as she gently guided KS out of the bar, her own heart sinking at the weight of KS's words.

Suddenly, the 2 girls who were flirting with KS some time back, come again with the whole girl gang, and stand infront of Hm and Ks, obstructing their way.

Hm: Yeh kya harkat hai, hatiye samne se.

G1: No, I want her. She is such a sweetie. Aur Miss. Beauty, aap toh humare liye drinks lene wali thi, ye madam kya agayi, aap hume bhul gayi.

Ks: Oh yeahhhhh.... Waiter... Waiter(She shouts loudly that the whole bar looks at her)

Hm: Shushhhh... Ye kya kar rahi hai... chup rahiye shushhh...

A waiter comes running there and Ks says, "Treat the girls with drinks from my side and put them on my tab."

Hm is now burning in jealousy and says, "Karishma Singh, hum abhi bhi apki..."

Ks: Ha ha pata hai, now shush. Waiter, girls se puchke, unke drinks leke ana.

Waiter nods and the girls order their drinks, but don't leave Ks's side.

Each girl has taken some place near Ks, and Hm is standing on the side, not knowing when she shifted from beside Ks to here.

G2: Apka naam kya hai miss.Beauty.

Ks: Karishma Singh. U can call me KSR.

G3: App itni sweet hai KSR... Kya aap mere sath date pe jayengi?

Ks: What?

G1: No, sabse pehle wo mere sath thi, wo mere sath date pe jayengi.

G2: Nooo... wo mere sath date pe jayengi. See, she is even allowing me to hold her hand.

Ks tries takes her hand back from her grip, but the girl isn't leaving it.

KS: Give my hand backkkkkk....

Ks looks at Hm silently pouting and asking for help with puppy eyes. But Hm just looks away.

The girls start fighting amongst themselves, and Ks tries to slip away, Hm is enjoying the show but feeling jealous as well. But the girls see Ks slipping away, and immediately grab hold of her.

The girls are grabbing Ks from her hands and even clinging to her back.

Ks: Go away, behenjiiii.... Humne toh sirf drinks khareedi thi kyuki aap meri behen jaisi ho.

G3: Don't call us ur sister plzzzzz.... Hum mar jayengeee...

Ks: Toh kya bolu...

G2: Biwi bolo na cutie.

G2 leans in to kiss Ks but Hm puts a beer bottle in between which makes the girl kiss the bottle, and grabs Ks from the girls and says, "Dur rahiye... yeh sirf ek hi ladki ko biwi bula sakti hai... aur wo ladki hum hai... Now, get lost before I complaint about you guys..."

The girls take a step back and Hm leads the way holding Ks's hand.

Hm: Har din nayi musibaat leke aati hai ye ladki... behen samajti hai toh flirting girls keliye drinks kon khareedta hai... idiot...

Ks: Jorse toh gaali do... hiccups... sunai nhi diya thikse...hiccups.

Hm: Gaali kyu, hum apka gala na daba de ye sab kand keliyeee...

Ks: NOoooooo... I love my neck... You can press my legs...

Hm: Hum apke pair dabaye?

Ks: Ha, I mean... You wanted to press something of me, so press my legs... or anything else... but not neck...

Ks says this a little too loud and the public hearing this, laughs, which makes Hm blush.

Hm: Chup kariye aur chaliye humare sath... Nashe mai kuch bhi bolengi kya... Soch toh lijiye kya bol rahi hai...

Ks: Soch?? Wo kya hai?

Hm: Thinking idiot... Think....

Ks: Hmmm... Shits... watch out...

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