Chapter-23

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Raksha,

Adi's changing attitude was making me mad. One minute he acts all aloof and next moment his possessive side resurfaces. He hadn't called or messaged me since Vikram's bday. I waited and hoped he would, I would time and again steal glances at my phone expecting him to call or message, but all I got was disappointment. I shared my heart with Ananya, she asked me to be patient and give him time. I agreed because I didn't want to sound desperate for him. After all we went through I still hoped he would call and try sought out things.

A day before my birthday, I got a call from my school and college friends. They had come to know of my arrival and insisted we meet up. They suggested my B'day but I wanted to spend that day with my family. In 2 weeks I will again be gone for a year, after going far I realised how much I missed them, their care love and attention. No way I am going to spend my special day away from my family. Ananya suggested I should agree for this get together, she said it would be a good change. I invited her to join but she refused stating the need to stay around Rolli. That was right in a sense, the girl is handful. Its her mood if she wants to stay with someone or she will wail giving a deaf ear.

After receiving the venue details, I left for it with Hemant and dad's old chauffeur. I couldn't help but smile. Bhai and his extra care. After meeting my friends, I thanked Ananya mentally for pushing me for this get together. It was in fact a distraction and for few hours I forgot about Adi We laughed danced and fooled around like before. Since it was by b'day next day my friends had decided to have a little celebration. They surprised me with a chocolate cake. It was an overwhelming experience. It is said you never find friends like the ones you made as kids, today I find it true. After cutting the cake, I fed my friends as they wished me again. Manjeet from no where jumped in front and smashed a piece on my face. I groaned while others laughed, I lightly slapped him, wiping my face with the tissue I made my way to the washroom to clean the sticky stuff up. I was smiling and felt thankful to Ananya, I thought the day couldn't get better but my luck

" what are doing here?". Before I could enter the ladies room, I was suddenly being pulled into the common one. My eyes went wide looking at the familiar face.

"Is this place too owned by Rathores that I am not supposed to enter." That came rather too sarcastic for my taste

"why do you have to drag my family into it? Now let me go because you are drunk" and he was. I could smell it all over him. It was surprising because Adi was just an occasional drinker. I tried to push him away, but with every push his pull became fierce and then his lips lande on my cheek, licking away the remaining cream, " happy birthday Raksha'' My breathing hitched as my toes and fingers curled automatically at his touch

"Wouldn't you thank me for the heartfelt wishes?" He asked smirking I stared at him for a minute, confused about his thoughts and then I finally voiced mine, "what do you want Adi?"

"What can you offer? A dance or a kiss or all of you" he replied with a grin. I swear I wanted to slap him for that

" are you deserving enough Aditya Ranawat?" I answered him with a question

"Why do you ask now? Don't you remember offering yourself in name of friendship? Was I worthy enough then?'' That embarrassed and yet made me blush. Composing my senses I replied, " yes then I believed you to be worthy enough. Now, I am not sure"

"Really? Then what are you doing here in my arms?"

I smirked, alcohol seems to have affected his memory, " I didn't jump into them and why are you holding me close when you already has labelled me to me mean and selfish?" I

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