Her Hidden Love

Nine

/* Arjun is surprised as it was her first call to him but he knew she would call him as he already inquired about her result and it was 10/10. Even before she could say he congratulates her. */

Arohi- How did you know my result so fast?

Arjun- Is it a big military secret?

Arohi- Nope but it isn't necessary for you know.

Arjun- I have given you the notes so it means you are my responsibility. I just wanted to check whether I helped you properly or not.

Arohi- Of course you did. All the credit goes to you.( She was beaming with happiness)

Arjun- No its you who studied seriously and when it comes to my credit, you are happy and that is enough for me.

Arohi- Thanks. I would have been more happy if I could do something for you.

Arjun- Oh really? Then there is something you can do to see the same happiness on my face.

Arohi- Sure, anything just say it to me.

Arjun- This weekend we have quarter finals of the Inter College competitions. Practice for it well. This year at any cost we have to win the cup. The reason I am saying so seriously is the pattern is very different this time.

Arohi- Sure but what is the pattern? I haven't been informed.

Arjun- I said them not to disturb you in your project. The pattern is that you have to practice steps for a duet song which will not even be told to you and practice alone. That is you don't know your song and your partner till the end moment.

Arohi- Oh my god now that is really tough but I promise you I'll practice well this time.

Arjun- Thanks that will bring me double the happiness on your face as I can't let the college's name down.

/* They cut the call and soon Arohi gets a call from her parents. She says they about her grades and they are happy about it. They encourage her to study more and say that they will be very happy to receive her in the dussehra holidays next month. She is happy about it. The call ends and in the evening she goes to college and meets Arjun. He is in an empty room checking something in his mobile. He sees her and is surprised. Yes she was always a sweet surprise for him.  */

Arjun- Hey Arohi. You and here? Have any plan of getting stuck in the library again?

Arohi- No I have a plan for keeping up my promise. Actually Khushi and Neha were studying and I didn't want to disturb them. So I came here to practice. Is it okay for you?

Arjun- Of course. Why don't we practice together?

Arohi- Alone. You know the pattern right. If you want we can have a face off between us.

Arjun- So you dare to challenge the best dancer in college?

Arohi- Yes and challenges are made only against the best right?

/* Arjun smiles and nods. She plays the music. They take positions facing each other and start dancing. Their steps do not match at all but were like two sides of the same coin. They keep on dancing for a long time. as if they were thirsting to dance since years and fulfilling it today. Finally they finish and sit down. */

Arjun- Awesome dance.

Arohi- I should say that to you I suppose.

Arjun- No but I wanted to ask you. How can you be so perfect? Before I saw you it was unimaginable for me to see a person dance with such passion and zeal. That itself brings such perfection. You love dance right, you were born to dance.

Arohi- Oh no. I am not going to dance anymore after this competition. I am more interested in my career than all this.

Arjun- But why? You can have an equally good career in dance.

Arohi- You see people like me don't get a chance easily and even if I manage my parents won't be happy. They don't even know that I dance. There are some things I have to follow. Nothing can be done about this so better leave it.

Arjun- Okay fine. It was nice practice, shall we do it daily?

Arohi- I don't know. I'll ask my friends.

Arjun- Why do your decisions always depend on others?

Arohi(smiling)- I had to do so in the beginning and now its a habit. Its a childhood habit won't go easily.

Arjun(receives a call and after that)- Arohi you must go now. Don't stay here it isn't safe.

Arohi- Why? Any problem? I if isn't safe how can you stay?

Arjun- I have to I am the college representative and there is a dispute going on which has to be settled. Go to your room.

/* Arohi nods and packs her things to go but many students have already gathered outside. Arjun sees them from the window and they are calling him out. */

Arjun- Oh no they are here. Arohi just stay inside the room don't come out. Nothing will happen to you until I'm here. I'll come back soon okay.

(he starts leaving and when he is at the doorstep, she calls out to him)

Arohi- Arjun.. Take care, don't get hurt.

/*He turned back and looked at her. He could clearly read her through her eyes, she was concerned for him. Those words touched him, he fell for her completely. As it was an emergency he went out. She stayed in and watched him. He sat on a bench and all the students surrounded him. Few students who looked like drunkards were brought to him and he tried talking to them. They were very adamant and Arjun didn't hesitate before giving them harsh punches. He stood up and hit them so badly that they were writhing on the floor. Arohi was surprised to see how the tender,charming  Arjun she knew was behaving so harshly. After they plead to him he says them something and they nod agreeing to him. He disperses all the students and comes back to Arohi. He could read the shocked look on her face and smiled at her. */

Arjun- Don't be surprised its all common for me. Come I'll drop you.

Arohi- I'll manage.

Arjun- No Arohi. Some of them might stay and you can't go alone, its 8 o'clock. They aren't good people, trust me.

/* Arohi agrees and they start walking and yes as Arjun said she saw a few of them stay. Well they didn't dare to come to her as Arjun was beside her. After walking a little distance, he sees a bench and sits down catching his head in his palms. He was not looking fine. Something was wrong. */

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