chapter 25

Author's notePlease don't hate me for this.Sometimes jealousy takes over people and makes them do worst mistakes this chapter is an example.Please don't hate me.......----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Neeraj looked around and smiled at Swapna, They are celebrating her success, Everyone is present family, friends, and colleagues.Swapna opted for a small get to gather while Neeraj threw a lavish party.It's not a family celebration anymore, it turned into a corporate gathering, holiday party.She didnt like it, There are two sections, one for family and kids,Bar on other sections.She wanted to meet all her family members' friends peacefully on this occasion but Neeraj wants to throw a party to his workers too.She got convinced, after all, they are also part of their family.They too need true applause, constant encouragement. They work selflessly for them, their boss leaving their families and leaving their kids at homeThey shun their priorities, so it's necessary, she got convinced by her husband finally.A dance floor at the lounge is attracting the teenagers.Such a colorful gathering.Sanjay sticks to Bar most the time sipping a beer tin.Kunal went to convince Sukriti and bring back her, He wants to take Rahul to home, But he promised he will send Bhumi, if possible he will come too.Manasi invited all her friends.Viraj is specially invited by Swapna.Neeraj for now behaving like a true gentleman, a teetotaller, His kids are there, so he will stay pure.His father after a long time attending a private event, wants to meet his old friends, he is not coming to the office these days, he needs this, a kind of refreshment.Swapna's parents too came to the party and her dad is proud of her.This made Swapna's day.Finally, Bhumi reached the destination. She is wearing a lengthy frock in which she is looking like a princess.She is searching for Sanjay.He almost kidnapped her and took her to the studio to introduce her to her favorite singer.She still couldn't believe her eyes, the moment she met him."Sri" Is her favorite singer and she met him finally, she met her role model, inspiration.But the way Sanjay chose to give her a surprise made her angry.He could've told her properly and take her to the studio. He behaves so strangely, one day he talks wittily, another day he keeps utter silence, He has gone mad completely.She is searching for him all the time and doesn't have guts to go to the bar.No one will question her if she enters there and searches for him but she is allergic to alcohol. She has a rare problem, she has traces of asthma and highly allergic to alcohol, alcohol intolerance.Her father's alcohol addiction too frightened her.So preferred to stay at the lounge most of the time."Chashmish" Viraj appeared from nowhere and she got relaxed."You look like a doll" He complimented."Maybe because you wore a proper girls costume for the first time."He pulled her leg in the very next second."Idiot, Falutu...." She slapped his arm with all her energy."Devil, Ghost, Killer." He gave another slap on her shoulder."It's paining."She said rubbing her arm."Sorry," He said catching his ears."Did you meet at Manasi?" She asked out of blue, She suddenly realized Manasi will be there, somewhere."Met her already, With her boring friends." He slumped his shoulders."Why do you wear them? You look beautiful without them" He is about to drag her spectacles."Why to tie the hair like a grandma" He quickly took away the band, leaving her hair free."Look at you, How beautiful you look?" He smiled.She quickly grabbed her band from his hand."Don't, tie it please, it makes you look aged, ruining your look"He begged."Okay," She smiled.Their conversation and acts are keenly observed by a person, Sanjay.He loves her lose hair and badly wants to look her without spectacles.Bhumi quickly looked around and saw Manasi.Manasi is talking to Sanjay.Why does she felt worried? Bhumi questioned herself?Sanjay knows Manasi well, Swapna is his best friend, He has very few friends from the opposite gender, Among them, Swapna is his good friend.Manasi, when it comes to Manasi, he treats as a good friend."Bhumi" Manasi came with few of her friends with a broad smile face.She is planning something, which a bit cruel and unacceptable."Let's play a game" Manasi asked."Game?" Bhumi got surprised.Manasi doesn't talk to Bhumi properly but now she is inviting for a game."It's for girls, young chicks" One of her friends shouted.She looked a bit tipsy, this frightened Bhumi for a second.Manasi is playing a psychological game, Bhumi hates alcohol, she is allergic to alcohol, She wants her to take to bar, Why?It doesn't mean she hates who drinks alcohol but she hates if others force her to drink, They have a plan for sure.Why does she think it's a game? Manasi is angry with her after that incident, She wants revenge.Still, Bhumi smiled calmly."Come, Bhumi" Manasi caught her hand and dragged."Which game?" Bhumi asked walking hastily to match her Pace.She turned around and couldn't see Sanjay anymore.She already met Neeraj and Swapna, They introduced her to Neeraj's father.He is such a sweet person, They became friends instantly and shared their phone numbers.Bhumi promised him that she will message him regularly.She searched for Sanjay againShe didn't find him anywhere.She is holding her phone with her hand tightly."Manasi, Which game?" Bhumi felt worried.She can't ask her or interrogate her more, Viraj may suspect her.She couldn't see Viraj too now."Bhumi, it's for us for, young girls, Especially unmarried." Manasi is still holding her hand."Okay, but what's the game?" Bhumi asked frightened."Truth or dare" One of her friends announced."Truth or dare" Bhumi kept a pale face.She doesn't want to participate in it."I won't Manasi, Please" She begged."Give it a try Bhumi, I am here" Manasi is compelling her a lot."No, No, Manasi please" She begged.They are standing before Bar table, in front of the bartender, With Tequila and Vodka shots.Bhumi closed her eyes, She tried to walk away but someone held her hand tightly.They started the game, Smell itself making her uncomfortable.They are six in number and all stood as a circle.Manasi spun the bottle."Nikitha" They all shouted at NikithaManasi asked her a stupid question."Truth or dare?"She asked Nikitha."Dare, "She took 3-4 Tequila shots placed on the table.This frightened Bhumi, She took two steps and messaged quickly."Danger, at Bar" She is waiting for blue ticks to appear.Manasi spun bottle again, It's ChitraChithra told the truth.Manasi for the third time looked at Bhumi."Bhumi" They shouted.Manasi smiled inwardly.Her wicked smile frightened."Have you ever, even for a second, mistaken your friendship as love?" She asked something which is unacceptable."Truth or dare?""Bhumi?" they asked.She felt embarrassed."Manasi, I need to go"Bhumi requested."F*ck with your game " She laughed.This made Bhumi angry."5 shots, You lost the game, its dare" one of the girls shouted."No way" Bhumi said stubbornly."You need to" one of the girls grabbed the shot and poured it into her throat catching Bhumi's chin."It burns like hell, leave me" Bhumi slapped Manasi.Manasi tested her patience and this time she couldn't control herself anymore for anyone's sake. Bhumi slapped Manasi, she is feeling helpless.This angered Manasi more."Another two more shot" Same girl pour one another one mercilessly."Bhumi became alert for the next shot and threw it on the floor.People started noticing the situation, Panic filed all over.Another girl caught her chin and pour one more shot." 5-6 shots....even more."Everyone was busy till then, now they knew something is fishy here.One of the girls stomped on her frock, making things worse for Bhumi.She fell, She got her knee hurt, Her frock tore at some places.Tears rolled over her cheek,.She mustered all her courage and walked away, pushing Manasi on the floor.Manasi caught her sleeve, her grip tore the sleeve of Bhumi's dress.Bhumi cried, Her breaths filled with rasps, alcohol is spilled all over her dress, She is suffocating,She wanted to die at the moment than to bear all the pain.Her wait is over, Blue ticks appeared finally, She waited at the entrance. She needs to go away from there immediately, She felt an urge to see Kunal.What if he was there? She thought, Hill luck.To be continued.....Please vote and comment.Please let me know how it is.Thank youTake care.Please don't hate me for this, please.Whom she messaged? any guesses?What will happen now?Think about Neeraj's anger once, Mr.Arrogant is back.Poor Sanjay, Where is he?Kunal ..What will do nowAnd the spoiler Brat Manasi? What will she do now?Too many questions, rightAll will be answered.Good night