Abruptly I woke up with a sprinkling of water on my face. Slowly I open my eyes, with the blurred vision I see a panicked Deepti."Where am I ?"
Seeing her conscious Deepti takes a breath of relief." You are with us. Mind telling me what had happened."
"After finishing my work in the washroom, I tried opening the door but it didn't open and that made me desperate. And then I fainted, after that, I don't know what had happened. I have claustrophobia. How did you all find me?" Pankhuri was panting and held Deepti's hand tightly.
"When you didn't come after a long time, then I went towards the washroom. After opening the door I found you. I was alarmed upon seeing you. Manav saw me and he helped me to bring you here. He has gone to inform Abhi." Deepti held her close as Pankhuri was still nervous .
"Are you alright? a voice came from behind. On turning I found a panicked Abhi standing. He came towards me and hugged me. "What would I have done, if something happened to you?"Abhi caressed her head lovingly.
"I won't be able to sing. " Pankhuri sighed.
"Here, first drink this and calm down. I have told everything to Mam and she has shifted our song to the last. Now sit down and relax and don't think about anything. You will be fine. I will be back in some time as I have a solo performance ." Abhi moves towards the stage.
My performance went nicely. I just want to calm my doll. After the play that is being staged, it is time for our performance.
"Come, it is time for our performance. Oh my god, you are so nervous. Please don't be, just relax and concentrate on your performance " He held her hand tightly. She slowly nods.
Kya Yahi Pyar hai
Ha, Yahi Pyar hai.
Dil tere bin Kahin
lagta nahi
Waqt guzarta nahi.
As soon as they finished singing, the whole hall applauded for them. It was filled with a "once more" sound. They looked towards their teacher who nodded in approval, so they started singing again.
Tumko dekha to yeh
Jana Sanam
Pyar Hota hai Deewana
Sanam
Ab yahan se kahan
Jaye hum
Teri bahano Mei
Mar Jaye
The whole auditorium echoed with applause. The following day the headmaster condemned the act of locking Pankhuri in the bathroom and warned the students not to repeat it.
One day when Pankhuri was sitting in the library she heard some hushed tones. She didn't pay any attention but then she heard her name. She shifts a little closer.
"That bitch Pankhuri stole my crush from me"
"But who is your crush"
"Abhimanyu Kapoor. On the day of the function, I had locked her in the bathroom so that I would be able to sing those romantic songs. I don't know how she managed to come out."
Suddenly, Devyani feels a stinging pain in her cheek, realisation hits her that she was hit by a slap. Stunned she looks at the source of the slap, she comes face to face with a flaring, red with anger Pankhuri.
" How dare you lock me. I could have died as I have claustrophobia. I will file a complaint against you. This made Devyani anxious." Please don't do this. My career would end. Please." She started pleading to her. Her consistent pleading melted Pankhuri's heart.
" I won't, but you have to promise me that you won't repeat it, and will not chase Abhi. If you agree then I won't file a complaint." Pankhuri didn't want to spoil her career. She just wants her to realise her mistake. Hence she let out the matter.
"Yes, I commit." Devyani finally realises her mistake and agrees with Pankhuri.
Two years had passed in a blink. Thereafter Devyani became Pankhuri's friend.
Today first-year students were giving a farewell party to final year students. Party was in full swing when someone asked Abhi to sing a song. He obliged by singing.
Tu mere samne
Mein mere samne
Tujko dekho ya
Pyar Karu
Mein Tera ho Gaya
Tu meri ho gayi
Kaise aitbaar Karu
The auditorium was filled with applause. Pankhuri was blushing profusely and immediately ran into Abhi's embrace.
Exams ended too soon and it was their last day in school." I am going to Mumbai and will continue my studies there only with my parents" Pankhuri said in between sobs. She was sitting in Abhi's embrace.
"I don't want you to leave. I can't imagine my life without you." Abhi starts peppering her face with kisses. Then he takes her lips viciously. The kiss was intense and full of love.
"Oh, oh look at the love birds". They broke the kiss and looked towards the source of the voice. Manav smirked at them. Pankhuri was flushed and her face was red like a rose.
" Please stop your PSD. Innocent souls like me could be spoiled. And guys this is school, please behave." Manav chuckled seeing his friend's flustered face.
Hearing this Pankhuri was embarrassed and hid her face in Abhi's posterior.
"Look who is saying that he is innocent. By the way, where is Deepti? How come you are here?" Abhi asserted after hitting him from the back.
"We are giving our relationship a little space. We will be in touch with each other just like friends and after settling down if we still feel a jab towards each other then we will continue or else we will take separate paths and would respect the other person's decision." Manav kept on blabbering.
They all parted their paths on a happy note with a promise to keep in touch with each other.
After withdrawing from the school Abhi and Manav started studying management in one of the high-end colleges in Kolkata.
Also, Abhi started pursuing his dream to become a famous singer. His albums were quite famous, especially among youngsters. On the other hand, Manav continued his hobby of painting and had set up an art gallery.
Both of them continue to be in touch with their crushes respectively. Pankhuri continued with business management while Deepti chose to continue with event management.
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