"Whatever Happens, Happens for a Reason" True or False...Ch 5

Neha was embarrassed, mortified and aroused. She had Abhishek to blame for all the 3 feelings she was feeling right now. Why should he look at her that way and that too in public. That didn’t mean that he could look at her that way in private. Neha didn’t want to think what would have happened if they were alone. She took one more step back and looked at the woman who had interrupted them. The woman was pretty that was Neha’s first thought. She had round face with white porcelain skin, and beautiful green eyes. Her hair was the colour of honey, she had no makeup on but well she didn’t need any. She had a man standing next to her with his around her waist which stated intimacy. The man standing next to the woman was not downright handsome but he had rugged features which made him attractive.

"Hi, my name is Neha. I believe you said you know a place where I can take Ayesha to pee" Neha asked the new comers.

"Hi, I am Ninaz and this is my husband Ravi. We are sorry but we overheard your conversation about the small girl." Ninaz replied.

Neha smiled at both of them, they made a nice couple who were at ease with each other.

In the meanwhile Ayesha had come and took Neha’s hand and also Abhishek’s in the other. Neha didn’t like it but she had to accept it as he was involved with Ayesha as much as he.

Abhishek extended his hand towards Ravi and they introduced each other.

"Can you show us the place we can take; I guess it’s urgent for Ayesha." Neha told the couple.

They all agreed and Neha took her bag and they were following Ninaz and her husband. She, Ayesha and Abhishek were walking together they must have gone little ahead when Abhishek said "Neha, You take Ayesha, I’ll tell Lasika and come"

"You don’t have to come back. I can handle Ayesha alone if it’s disturbing your plans with Lasika." Neha said angrily to Abhishek.

Abhishek’s face was tight with anger but his voice was low. "I said I am coming back, so I will".

Then he crouched down to Ayesha’s level, "Ayesha you go Neha now, I’ll meet you there in some time I have some work"

"Dada, you don’t worry, I’ll hold Neha’s hand tightly. But you come back" was Ayesha’s reply.

Flustered Abhishek kissed Ayesha’s cheek and got up and but ignored Neha and went to talk to Ravi. Neha could not hear what they were talking about, but she had this tiny feeling that she shouldn’t have what she said what she said to him. Whoever Lasika was to him, it was his personal life. She had no right to judge him or tell him anything, but hell the truth was that it needled her that after looking at her THAT way he was going back to the sexy girl (Lasika). Well that’s for sure he prefers the sexy types then why the hell was he looking at her. Neha stopped herself, Abhishek had not done anything just looking at her didn’t mean he couldn’t talk to the other girls. She was just being unreasonable, and it was all because Abhishek was handsome and had paid some attention to her.

Abhishek went and their journey to the loo was continued, there was small talk between her and Ninaz. They had walked from one end of the platform to another. There were many people who had made small groups and were resting for the day. Some were still pacing in search of any means to get home, towards the end there was a public washroom and after that one more platform started which was also packed with people.

They all stopped in front of the loo, she took Ayesha inside. It was stinking very badly Neha and Ayesha looked at each other

"Sorry Sweetheart we have no other choice." Neha told her, and helped her pee. And she also relieved her bladder.

Their night had just started they never knew what to expect. When they both came out Ravi and Ninaz were waiting for them.

"We’ll go and sit a little ahead" Ravi told her, but she was thinking about Abhishek.

"uumm but Ravi how will Abhishek know where we are?" Neha pointed out her doubt.

"Don’t worry I have already told him where we will be sitting." When Ravi saw that she understood they all followed Ravi.

They didn’t go much further just stopped at another ticket counter and sat in a corner after spreading the news papers. Neha sat supporting her back with the wall and Ayesha sat close to her. Ravi and Ninaz sat in front of them and as nothing else to do they started talking. She actually wanted to know more about Ayesha but she was waiting for Abhishek. She knew that he was angry with her about making that comment, so this was her way making up. What was taking him so long? Maybe Lasika was not leaving him alone, what if Lasika came back here? She was horrified at the idea, the thing was that she was feeling possessive about Abhishek and she had to come out of that.

"Neha, Neha are you with us?" Ninaz was calling her and like coming out of the dream she said, "What, what? You said something to me" then she heard Ayesha laughing

"Why are you laughing?" Neha asked her. "Because Ninaz aunty was talking to you and you were not listening only" And Ayesha and Ninaz started laughing.

Embarrassed to her toes she looked down at her toes. "I was just happy that I was sitting as my legs were hurting badly" Naina mumbled but Ninaz was still laughing.

"So were you thinking about Abhishek?" Ninaz asked her and looked at Neha’s shocked expression. "What? You think we are blind. I have seen you two together, you guys are cute"

"Ninaz, there is nothing between me and Abhishek. We just met when we went to bring Ayesha and I always seem to irritate him. He doesn’t like me" Neha wanted to say it aloud and when she said it aloud it was good.

"Neha, I have seen you two together, I could see the sparks around you. You irritate him because you are afraid. When I met Ravi I always said the worst things to him, because I knew there could be something between us."

"Then what did you do?" Neha asked her in a small voice.

"Try to understand him and let it happen." Ninaz said and there was silence, Neha was thinking about what Ninaz had told her. She saw Abhishek coming, relief came in too fast and worst it showed on her face, as Abhishek smiled warmly at her.

"Abhishek dada you came" Ayesha was also happy to see him as she tugged his hand made him sit next to herself. So Ayesha was sandwich between Neha and Abhishek. Ninaz smiled mischievously at Neha.

"Where is Ravi?" Abhishek asked Ninaz, "he’s gone to bring us some food. I guess Ayesha would be hungry" Abhishek nodded to that and looked at Neha. She was looking at her toes as if they had changed by this time. He wanted look at those chocolate eyes but she was avoiding his eyes. Was she angry about anything? But he had not done anything. They had left on a bad note but when she had seen him coming she had looked happy, genuinely happy. Before he could ask her Ravi came with the food which was samosa and sandwiches. They ravished the food as they were hungry, Ayesha ate little and was tired so she slept with her head in Neha’s lap. Ninaz and Ravi spread the paper and sat opposite them.

They all started talking and telling each other how they had come at the station. It seemed that Ravi and Ninaz had come Andheri to visit the doctor. They stayed in Malad, when Abhishek and Neha both looked at them curiously they said that Ninaz was pregnant and they had come Andheri to visit her doctor. Ninaz blushed and looked more pretty, Neha and Abhishek congratulated both of them. When Ninaz yawned Ravi asked her stop and sleep there was a yearning in Neha. She thought how it would be nice to have some who cared, who worried about her.

Thinking this she turned and locked her eyes with Abhishek who was looking at her intensely. The moment had touched him also, and it felt she thought intimate. Now there was silence as Ninaz and Ravi were sleeping, Ninaz’s head was on Ravi’s shoulder. Abhishek was feeling jealous, jealous of Ayesha, Ravi. Ayesha had cushion of Neha’s lap where as Ravi had Ninaz. He had no one for the comfort. He also settled back and removed Ayesha’s shoes to make her comfortable. Ayesha slept also like an angel, Neha was combing the girl’s hair. Their eyes met and he saw Neha swallowing. So maybe he was having an effect on her, that was good he thought very good.

Neha cleared her throat, "Abhishek we need to check where Ayesha lives. I was planning to ask her but you were not there" and she started looking again at her toes.

Abhishek knew that she was right, and he was happy also that she waited for him. They were together in this and maybe that was her way of apologizing for her rudeness before. "Give me her bag you don’t move as she might wake up let her sleep."

Neha have him the bag and he opened it silently and removed the girl’s school id card. According to that they had her father’s no. and she stayed in Andheri seven bungalows. He removed his phone and dialled Ayesha’s father’s no., he got up and went little away to talk on the phone.

Neha knew he did that so Ayesha was undisturbed, but she wanted him next to her. Neha didn’t understand her new way of thinking. Till now she had never thought about wanting a guy with her. But this circumstances were also different from others. Before she could think further Abhishek came back, and sat next to her. He started telling her but then saw Ayesha stirring, so he leaned closer and spoke in Neha’s ear. "I have spoken to Ayesha’s dad and told them that Ayesha is with us. I have told them that she is okay, has eaten and now she is sleeping"

Neha was trying to concentrate on what Abhishek was saying but it was becoming difficult as his warm breath was tickling her ears and senses. His lips were moving near her ear and she wanted to move her head to look at him.

"Neha? Neha? Are you listening to me?" And she turned towards him.

Their faces were a breath away, Abhishek also forgot what he had planned to say. It was difficult to think because she was looking at him as he was chocolate and she wanted to eat him. He wouldn’t mind it, he’ll help her if she wanted. He desperately wanted to touch her lips and taste her. He knew this was classic line as he had read one of her Bhabhi’s Romance books where hero says he has to taste heroine badly or else so on and on. But right now she was like water or food to him which was a necessity and not an impulse taste. Somehow this girl had gotten past his reserve.

Neha’s thoughts were on the same track as she wanted the heat that surrounded them. She had some connection with this guy as every time they came close she forgot everything. She just wanted him to touch her or hold her, she somehow felt safe with him, protected. She knew this was wrong she could not rely on a man, she didn’t want to become like her mother. In her head she knew that he was not like her father, but she had a responsibility towards her family and she was needed there. She could not think anything permanent in this, but she could enjoy this till it lasts. She was also skeptical about him being attracted to her, she knew she was no beauty queen. Then why was he doing this she had to know before she made a fool of herself
She looked at him and saw nothing but desire, just like last times they forgot everything but each other.

Abhishek could not wait any longer and he leaned further and then touched her forehead with his
.
"Neha" he breathed in her name and heard Neha sigh. They both knew they could move little touch lips but both of them wanted to postpone the pleasure. Their faces were moving around each other but not touching lips. It was rather cheeks, nose or forehead touching. They both were content in that moment. Suddenly a woman screamed nearby and they both came apart, Ayesha also woke from her sleep.
"What happened Neha didi?" She asked in her sleepy tone.
Abhishek had gone to see what had made the chaos, he came back shaking his head and looked at Ayesha.

"It’s nothing sweet heart, a woman found her husband. You go to sleep" Abhishek told Ayesha and she nodded and went to sleep. Abhishek told the same thing to Ravi who was looking at him. They too slept and then it was again Neha and Abhishek.

Before Neha could say the first word Abhishek placed his finger on her mouth.

"No apology, No excuses. We have to admit we both are attracted to each other. You too wanted to kiss me right?" When Neha nodded Abhishek sighed in relief. He was not ready to listen to her apology or her temper. He then removed his finger and they both were silent.

After some moments Neha tapped on his shoulder and motioned him to come forward. His heart rate spiked and he was ready to dance, they had been on the verge of kissing when that woman had screamed. He leaned further and she said, "What did Ayesha’s dad tell you?"

It was like she had filled the bucket with the water logged outside and put it down on him. The disappointment and frustration showed on his face, when he looked at her to answer she was trying to control her laugh.

He made a move to her neck but Neha was smart enough to remind him of Ayesha. He mouthed "I'll get you next time" but he had a smile on his face. He was happy that there were friends now. Almost. They both sat in silence, most of the people around them had settled for the night. Ayesha’s whimpers caught Neha’s and Abhishek’s attention.

The thing was that he and Neha had sat with comfortable distance and when Ayesha slept her middle body was hanging in between. Neha got the problem and came closer to Abhishek so Ayesha became comfortable. But now Neha and Abhishek had come closer, so their knees were touching. Awareness circled around them again they looked at each other.

"We can’t" They both said at the same time, and then laughed.

"Yes, much to my regret we can't not right now. So we’ll wait." Neha nodded to that.

They kept looking at other people just to avoid looking at each other, thinking how will they survive the night without tasting each other.