Lurking in the Light of Love (KKB)

Chapter 3 - Don't tell me that! No

It has become a routine for him to come to college daily, I know it's not for his sister but for me. Now the other guy, I got to know his name now. He is Nikhil and the good news is, his eyes are always around that 'Witch'. Bulbul spoke to him and found out that he has a crush on Tanu. Wow! Now that's what we call as a ' Good News'. I want her to stay away from my 'DG', 'RC'. How many pet names would I give him? No idea! Even he is not far behind, he started to call me 'Fuggi'. I asked him, " Mr.Abhi, why do you call me as 'Fuggi'? And what the hell does that mean?" He chuckled and said, " Oh my dear Fuggi!" I gave him a 'Stop calling me that look'. I think it was a terrific one because he gulped before he could continue with his explanation. He continued, " I am sorry to say this, but this is the truth you look like a balloon when you are angry. You are like full time roaming with an angry face so I named you 'Fuggi'." He looked at me and pleaded no don't scold me, I am scared! You terrify me. I almost laughed, but I dint I kept my poker face and walked away.

I know what you would be thinking now 'DG' I am really sorry that is not happening. I can't hurt you or hurt myself again. Bulbul came running towards us (He was following me as usual) and said, " Di, we all have planned to go out to a theme park named 'Merry Land'. Are you coming with us? And Bhai how about you?" She was beaming when she questioned us. We both said at the same time, "Not interested baby." I turned back to look at him, he turned his face away. We saw Nikhil coming towards us, he said, " Abhi, these people have planned an outing shall we go?" He rejected his friend's plea. I really felt sorry for that guy, and I want Tanu away from my 'DG' So I said, "Hey Bulbul, I thought about it and you know what? I am in." she was so happy and looked at his direction. He just said, "Your word, my command!" Nikhil and Bulbul both were jumping up and down in excitement. I was laughing looking at them. I felt someone's eyes peering at me that's when I found him staring at me happily.

We planned for the outing on a weekend, Aaliya, Bulbul, Nikhil, Tanu, Me, Abhi and my dear 'Pujari'. Aaliya, Bulbul and Pujari (Divya) decided to hang out together so that Nikhil and Tanu can spend some time together. Only we two were left out, we had no other option so decided to hang out together. I don't know how Tanu left Abhi and went with Nikhil, but I am happy that she is away from Abhi. At first we all decided to go for the water rides. I reluctantly agreed to go, because I was afraid of water, like river, pools that sort. We took our first water ride, it was a 2 seater totally 8 seats. Aaliya and Bulbul, Nikhil and Tanu, Me and Abhi got into our seats. So Poor Pujari had to sit alone in that one. When the ride started, I held on to his hands and gripped it tight, and held it the same way throughout the ride. I closed my eyes tight, too . When it stopped, the ride started again. I had no idea how that happened, we paid only for one ride. I opened my eyes to see my 'DG' Grinning widely looking at me. That's when I noticed I was not just holding his hands, but was holding his neck so close to me. If other people saw us they would think I was trying to kiss him on his neck. I let go of him and sat straight in my seat. Yes, I was scared indeed, but dint show it off again. How dare he does something like that? And why did I hug him? Oh No, please, no, no! I shouldn't be doing this.

We all got down when the second round was over. I was really very mad at him. I walked away from there, Divi and Bulbul came running towards me and enquired, "Hey, what is your problem?" I said, "Guys, please I am really mad at him don't try to cool me down." Divi asked, "Why are you mad at him?" I said, "Dint you guys notice?" Bulbul said, "If someone has to be mad, it must be him! You were the one yelling, screaming through the ride and you were holding his neck so tight I don't know how he managed to sit like that throughout the ride." I ran back to where he was standing and said, " I am so sorry, I dint mean to hurt you, by the way, did it hurt?" He replied, "You dint hurt me Fuggy, you can never hurt me." I was taken back to those days, I have heard those same words from him too and we both were hurt eventually. He shook me from my thoughts, I saw everyone standing around me with a worried face. I changed my tone and asked , " What? What now? I said sorry because it was my mistake! Why are you all looking worried?" Divi said, " You spaced out and you were breathing was so rapid we thought you would faint. What happened Pragya? We were worried about you." I replied, looking at him , "Nobody here needs to worry about me, I can take care of myself."