Miss Introvert? [COMPLETED ✔]

CHAPTER 7

[Darshan]

It was my birthday so I decided to give a treat to my friends. I went to "The Royals" with my friends at exactly 5. After a struggle of choosing what to order, I shoved my hand in the air for the waiter to take our orders. The moment my eyes fell on the waitress, I went bewildered, confused and perplexed all at once. What situation had put her up to end up in such a situation? Her legs seemed to hurt, eyes were tired, her face radiated uncountable sleepless nights and the smile she had forced on her lips was starting to fade but didn't fade completely. I was completely lost until Rahul, my best friend placed our orders. She came with our orders and was going away when I decided to approach her. I excused myself and went behind her. I asked her about the situation and she just ran away. I didn't force her and I went into the washroom. I washed my face with the flowing water and went out as if nothing had happened. I took my place, plastered a smile on the stupid jokes my friends cracked and acted like enjoying the food. But deep down I was disturbed. Even though we hardly met 5 days ago, I had a strong feeling towards her. I wanted to know each page of her life even though she didn't want to let out a scratch also. After finishing the meal we all decided to leave. Everyone left except me. I leaned towards my bike and waited for her. I knew it would take time but still I waited for her. The watch on my wrist struck 12 and still she wasn't here. "Are you waiting for someone? ", a voice reached my ears. "um..yeah... Actually Aditi Verma", I said. "Oh.. U r waiting for Aditi, well it will be late for her to get out today, u should come some other time.... BTW I am Rajesh her best friend ", the person said in a stretch. "Darshan.. ", I said. "Darshan Raval? The one sticking behind her?? ", Rajesh said making a wild guess and I nodded my head. "I will suggest you to go home now... ", he said but there was no way I was letting her go. It struck 2 and finally she was here. I caught her to know about her but she was powerlessly arguing. I let her go as I saw a tense on her face and she was sipping the beer bottle and going away. I was turning round to go too when I found a bracelet on the concreted road. It was immensely beautiful with blue crystals, orange and black beads. It was clear at once that it was her's. I went behind her and reached a shabby building. I followed her upstairs as she slowly entered her house. I was about to knock on the door as I heard her muttering "sorry" and an old lady shouting at her through gritted teeth as I can imagine. Moments later I could even here her choke. I was devastated. I didn't know she was in an indescribable pain and no one ever bothered to approach her. I thought it would be a bad idea to knock right now and I waited until silence covered. After nearly 5 minutes, I knocked at the door. She opened the door and I didn't want to look up for I knew if I looked at her I would be outrageous or break down or demand an explanation etc. But I couldn't help it. I looked at her. Blood streaming down from her head covered her tired face. Her eyes looked dim. I even saw her hiding her neck with her collar which was eventually red. "What happened? ", I asked sounding like a lost kid even though the answer was clear to me. She didn't bother to answer me properly nor did I demand an explanation bcoz I knew everything. She offered me coffee and I didn't deny. This decision made me more angry on myself. This sight of her's was just killing me and I was burdening her more. After a few minutes I went out. I was disturbed the whole night. Sleep was miles away from me. I wanted to hug her, ask her and hear her. But I couldn't help myself for being the kid I am. I am never used to confront people. I didn't know what would happen. Eventually I think I fell asleep coz the next thing I know was the alarm clock buzzing off for the zillionth time. I looked at the clock and fuck! It's already 9 which means I just have 30 minutes left in my hand for the class. I hurried myself to the washroom and got ready. I didn't even have a proper breakfast. Just a cup of coffee and I ran a marathon to the college. Thank god I was 5 minutes earlier. I went in when my eyes fell on her. Tiredness was all written on her face. She would even need a while to think when was the last time she smiled!! I decided to give her some time for I think I got to know her utter secret. I went an sat with Ryan, the class topper. We became good friends soon and my eyes were just wandering on her. She sat there all alone, unnoticed and it did disturb her but she didn't want to admit it. Soon I was famous in the college as Ryan and I turned out very good friends and I must admit Ryan has a great circle of friends. Among the 30 people, my eyes just wanted her......