Chapter 2

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After watching 2 movies back to back for 4 hours straight, both Kria n Neha decided to take a break n chat for a while. "So, how's uncle doing?" Neha asked Kria as she rested her head against the back rest. "He's fine, but because of his condition, I don't like to leave him alone especially only with an outsider nurse, but u know how he is, more than me he was excited for me to take this trip, he said I deserved a break, so he went ahead n called up di to come stay with him for the 2 weeks.. only then I could convince myself for this one.."
"Relax, he'll just be fine.. besides u know what uncle would have been more thrilled on coming to this trip than u are.." Neha said making a face, "now come on smile, u know Sharon she wants everything to be picture perfect for her marriage n if she sees u with this long face, we both know how mad she'll be.." Kria smiled listening to this, "u are right, angry sharon equal to our doom.." They talked for a few more minutes n then decided to order something to eat. After they were done eating, Kria got up to go to the washroom.
She reached the washroom to find it occupied n decided to wait for a few minutes. As she stood there, she heard some noises coming from inside the bathroom. She leaned her head towards the door to listen properly n gasped moving her head away from the door. There were people making out in the bathroom n she could hear their moans loud enough from where she stood. Kria didn't know what to do, knock on the door or get back to her seat, but she needed to use the washroom urgently, besides those people had no right to hold up the line for their dirty business. So she knocked on the door lightly, on getting no response, she decided to walk back to her seat.
Seeing Kria's irritated expression, Neha asked her what happened n she told her about the couple who had occupied the bathroom. "Kria, why did u come back here? U should have asked the stewardess for help, they cannot hold up the line for their rendezvous.."
"U are right, I'll go back n set their minds straight.." Kria stood outside the bathroom n leaned in again to confirm their presence n then called the air hostess for help. She explained what was going on inside n the stewardess gave her an apologetic look, "I'm so sorry ma'am, please let me check.." She knocked on the door n on getting no reply, she knocked again n called out, "sir, ma'am this is the stewardess, i request u to please vacate the washroom immediately. It is causing inconvenience to the other passengers on the flight." The air hostess stood there giving awkward looks on getting no answer. Kria waited along with her for a minute before the door was unlocked n out came a disheveled looking girl, with her head lowered as she mumbled a quick apology before dashing away. The air hostess too left not wanting a scene to be created.
A moment later, the creep from earlier opened the door n smirked at Kria before leaving the washroom. Kria gave him a look of disgust n went in shutting the door. To her utter shock, she found the toilet seat covered with some drops of a white colour liquid that made her feel like throwing up! 'That bastard had purposely done this because she had complained about him!' She felt like slapping him real hard! But somehow she managed to put aside her disgust because of her urgency n quickly tore off a good amount of toilet paper to lift the seat up n then pressed the flush. She washed her hands afterwards n sprayed the toilet seat sanitizer which she carried with her because she was traveling n would be required to use public washrooms a lot that are unsafe n unhygienic. She finished her business n flushed it before leaving the washroom.
Kria sat at her seat with a huff when Neha asked her what took so long. She explained what happened in the bathroom n how utterly disgusted n annoyed she was right now. After cursing him a little more, Kria relaxed n Neha tried to engage her in some conversation because they still had a long journey ahead of them.
Kria decided to catch up on some sleep while Neha plugged in her headphones listening to songs.
She woke up after a good 2 hours n stretched her muscles that were crammed because of sitting in one place for a long time. She looked to her side to find Neha asleep n thought of calling up n checking on her father. Its been almost 7 hours, she hadn't talked to him. "Hello dad, how are u?" She spoke with concern. "I'm fine my pumpkin, I have your sister n a nurse too to look after me, u tell me, how's the trip so far?"
"Absolutely exhausting n I also met a jackass on my way whose teeth I want to shatter badly."
"Well, thank God u met someone! Is he good looking?"
"Dad! here I'm complaining about him n u sound so happy as if to have found a match for your daughter! Besides he is so full of himself n his looks, charming every girl around n trying to get in their pants.." She whispered the last part. "So i take it, he is good looking.. n u should never lose hope, who knows he may after all turn out to be your perfect match.."
"Never.. that is never happening! N please stop sounding like my girl friend. U should have instead asked me to stay away from him rather than set me up with him!"
"Okay, okay whatever suits your liking.. although i have a feeling u are gonna be bumping into him again.." her dad smiled. He could feel her annoyance through the phone n decided to let her be, "so pumpkin, the next time u happen to meet him, i forbid u to see him.." he said in a mock authoritative tone making Kria chuckle. "Okay, I'll go now, u enjoy yourself n keep me posted."
"Yes dad, love u.."
"Love u too my pumpkin." He said n disconnected the call. 
After finishing her call, she pulled out her laptop to work on her latest project. Around 45 minutes later, she heard an announcement for putting the seat belt on as they would be landing at the said destination in the next 10 minutes.
She heaved a sigh of relief n turned off her laptop. She woke up Neha to tell her they were gonna land soon n even she reacted with a "finally!" Kria applied some moisturizer n lip balm on her dry face n hands which was because of being in the air conditioned cabin for so long n waited patiently to land to be able to finally get off the plane n move around. 
After landing, people got in the line to exit the plane n the air hostesses stood at the exit points to thank the passengers n wish them a pleasant stay. Kria got up along with Neha stretching her legs n met with Sharon n the other girls on the way to exit. As they were nearing the exit, Kria spotted the jerk who had caused her a lot of trouble, speaking to the one of the air hostess making her slightly blush n smile at him. Kria rolled her eyes at his antics, 'this guy would never grow up!' She forgot all her frustration once she was out n took in the fresh air of Dubai, it felt amazing to be out.
The girls along with the other passengers waited for the bus to arrive to drive them to the airport. "Hey guys, how is it that my phone's timing reads 4 pm n my watch says 5:30 pm?" Rinni asked. "That's because Rinni, u forgot about the time difference. Mumbai's time is 1hr30 minutes ahead of Dubai."
"Oh, right!"
"What are u guys discussing about time differences! This is my bachelorette people n we have lots to shop for!" Sharon exclaimed. "For the first time in my life, I agree with Sharon, man these 7 hours were hard, I can definitely use some standing n moving around!" Vishakha spoke. "Yeah n what better way than shopping.." simmi chirped. They started discussing what was on their lists when the bus showed up.
Getting into that bus is somewhat similar to getting in a Mumbai local because the whole crowd from the plane is awaiting the arrival of the bus, so as to get on with their plans ahead. As the doors of the bus opened, people rushed to get in, all the girls managed to get in except for Kria. She stepped up on the platform but wasn't able to squeeze in. She thought of giving up when she felt a hand holding hers n pulling her in, with a little effort she was able to get in. As she was pulled in with force, she crashed into the person who had pulled her in. N when she looked up at the guy who helped her to thank him, she could swear she wanted to pull his arm right off his body. No prizes for guessing, it was Reyaansh who had pulled her in. As soon as she realised the fact, she pulled away her arm rather rudely n took a step back to make some distance. But unfortunately she fell right back, crashing into his chest because of the densely populated bus, making Rey smirk in response. She kept both her hands on his chest to make some distance, because the more she tried to get away the more she was pushed back, due to the turns the bus took. Her only wish right now was to get to the airport as soon as possible. "Aren't u gonna thank me?" Rey asked leaning into her. Kria looked at him n mimicked him, "aren't u gonna apologize to me?" She asked instead of answering his question referring to the bathroom incident. Listening to her question, he smiled, "u are interesting!"
"U are irritating!" Was her response. She looked away n to her relief, she could see the airport nearing. While Rey stood there staring at her n taking in her fragrance, that he got a whiff of when he leaned into her.
Kria was growing uncomfortable under his constant gaze but there was nothing much, she could do at the moment so she stood silently praying for them to reach faster. N they were answered as the bus took one final turn pulling over to the arrival terminal, but with that turn Kria was again pushed into Rey making him loose balance as well, causing him to hold her tightly from her waist. But they were saved from falling as his one hand was gripping the support bar tightly as he steadied himself n her once the bus came to a halt. The doors opened n people starting moving out, as Kria retreated back n mouthed a low thanks before turning n leaving the bus. On coming out, she saw her friends waiting for her by the entrance, "where were u?" Neha asked, "sorry, I couldn't get in with u all but was somehow pushed in with the crowd, so I was standing at the back.."
"Okay, girls come on now, we don't have much time! Only an hour before the next connecting flight to Malta n we have lots of shops at the airport to shop from!"
"Yes! N we have to get our luggage as well, that's gonna be another task!" Simmi sighed.
"Rey, where were u?" Nilesh asked as he was one of the last ones to exit the bus. "Let me guess, helping another damsel in distress.." amar joked. "More like taking advantage of the damsel in distress!" Vicky added laughing. "Cut it out guys!" Rey said n walked towards the baggage claim at belt no 4 to get their bags.
The girls were already there n other passengers too awaited the arrival of their respective bags. After collecting their bags the girls n the guys went their ways, only to realize later that there had been a mix up of the bags between them. "Hey nilesh, whose bag did u pick up man, this is not mine!" Rey exclaimed in annoyance. "What am I supposed to do, it looked like yours, why did u have to go to the bathroom that very moment.." nilesh rubbed the back of his head where Rey had smacked him. "Rey relax, check the name on the bag, maybe we can talk to someone n get the bags changed." Vicky advised. "Yeah n if u have their bag, its possible they have yours.." amar added. Rey looked down n read the name, "says here some Neha Gupta.."

A/N: So here's the second part, tell me what u think about it. Isn't Rey a complete jackass for what he did in the washroom! Also, how many of u expected his bag to mixed up with Kria's not Neha's. Anyway, I really enjoyed writing this part, let me know your views on it 😊

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