CHAPTER 49: The first wish

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SAMAIRA'S POV:

It's been one week since I've been living here as his room mate and I am loving it already. We have so much fun together and I wouldn't like it any other way. We have a proper charted out schedule for the week. Well the first half of the day we'll have to attend college so you see, most of our plans are made for the evening when we return from the uni. Monday was meant for chilling and completely dozing off, and why is that? you'll know by the time we reach sunday. Tuesday was dedicated to baking brownies and enjoying them with hot chocolate because this mr. kashyap here is obsessed with brownies after his birthday. Wednesday was completely dedicated to board games and thursday was a movie night where we ended up fighting because we both liked different genre, so yeah, we played rock paper scissors to decide who's choice of movie would be played. Friday we would sing our hearts out to the karaoke and saturday, being the last day of the week, we used to chill with our uni friends. And the sunday, well sunday was for assignments, because we were procrastinators and did all the work at the last moment, and that's the reason why monday was a chill day lol.

Today was saturday and were supposed to be hanging out with our friends but the plan got cancelled the last minute, the reason? I was seriously not aware of it. Right now, I am in the kitchen going through all the stuff we have with us to prepare dinner but seems like nothing edible is available at this moment. I was trying harder to see if something magically appears when I heard someone speaking in my ear.

ISHAAN: what are you doing foxy?

I got startled and jumped all of a sudden only to find him laughing behind me. How I am going to kill this guy.

SAMAIRA: why do you always have to pull of this stunt?

ISHAAN: to look at that scared face of yours. *laughing*

SAMAIRA: if you would've focused more on matters that were of importance rather than these silly pranks, we wouldn't have had to suffer tonight.

ISHAAN: *confused* what do you mean by suffer?

SAMAIRA: we have no groceries left, so no dinner.

ISHAAN: geez stop being dramatic woman. We don't have to 'SUFFER' because of this. If we order food online once in a lifetime, things won't change you know.

SAMAIRA: yeah whatever.

ISHAAN: ok then, I am ordering shawarma.

SAMAIRA: you are ordering what?!

ISHAAN: shawarma, you deaf human.

SAMAIRA: nope nah a big noo! we're having kathi roll.

ISHAAN: yeah sure, in your dreams. You agreeing to order food from online is such a golden opportunity and I won't waste it on kathi roll.

SAMAIRA: what do you even mean by wasting?! kathi roll is the best!

ISHAAN: yeah, exactly. the best for people with such low standards.

SAMAIRA: yeah you're right, low standards. If I would've had high standards then I wouldn't have settled for you as my room mate.

ISHAAN: sheesh you're getting violent now.

SAMAIRA: ohh princess, feeling offended?

ISHAAN: ohh no foxy, the girls in our uni have totally different view you know.

SAMAIRA: yeah exactly, cheap things attract more attention.

ISHAAN: you know what? I am not wasting my time on you. If I don't order in another 20 minutes my buy one get one free offer is going to be void.

SAMAIRA: from when did you care about these offers? aren't you that rich ass kid?

ISHAAN: the reason behind this drastic change is you and you alone. Now stop disturbing me, I need to order.

SAMAIRA: yeah, two kathi rolls.

ISHAAN: this place looks good for shawarma.

SAMAIRA: Ishaan! I told kathi roll!

ISHAAN: and I told you I am not wasting this opportunity.

SAMAIRA: ok then, let's make a bet. We'll see who gets more no. of votes. A shawarma v/s kathi roll poll.

ISHAAN: ok then, whoever loses needs to do whatever the winner tells. And yeah, the winning dish will be the dinner tonight.

SAMAIRA: deal! then call your friends and let's ask them to vote.

ISHAAN: *straight face* you know I don't have any other friend except you.

SAMAIRA: ok then, lemme call my friends!

ISHAAN: but they will support you! that's cheating!

SAMAIRA: do you have any other option princess?

ISHAAN: yeah whatever.

With that, I called aayat and added aditi, lyka and aarna in the conference as well and my phone was on speaker, obviously.

ADITI: woahhh someone finally remembered that we exist.

AAYAT: samaira you alive bish?

AARNA: First I was the only one getting taunted and now look at all of you, busier than I am.

LYKA: if samaira has called then it means its something important, what is it busy ass?

SAMAIRA: guyss!!! chill! I need your opinions on something.

ALL: bark.

SAMAIRA: woof woof.

ADITI: bish I'll kill you istg.

From the corner of my eyes I could see ishaan trying hard to control his laugh and it involuntarily brought a smile on my face as well.

SAMAIRA: ok guys, shawarma or kathi roll?

The environment was silent for a few minutes and I was confused if there was some problem with the network.

SAMAIRA: guyss? you there?

LYKA: you called all of us, together, at this time, just to know our opinions on shawarma v/s kathi roll?? are you out of your mind?? anyways its shawarma for me.

SAMAIRA: how could you even?

AAYAT: kathi roll is lub. No more arguments.

AARNA: nope, shawarma.

ADITI: shawarmaaaaaa..!!

SATHVIK: yess!! peanut is rightt! shawarmaa!

SAMAIRA: bishh that boyfriend of yours is with you right now?

ADITI: hehe yess! and his siblings as well..!

SAMAIRA: great! ask them too!

ADITI: they say shawarma lol.

My face was pale. Did these people even have good taste buds? I need to reconsider my befriending skills.

SAMAIRA: thank you so much for your not so helpful opinions.

AAYAT: heyy! I supported you.

SAMAIRA: that was of no use but still, thank you.

AAYAT: I would love a chocolate instead of thank you.

SAMAIRA: don't you have a rich ass husband? ask him to buy you chocolate.

AAYAT: who says he doesn't? he buys me a lottt of chocolates. But one from you won't hurt.

SAMAIRA: you guys are irritating.

AARNA: and we're proud of it.

LYKA: yep..! utterly proud.

SAMAIRA: i hate you guys.

AARNA: love you too!

SAMAIRA: there's no use speaking to you crackheads. BBYE!

I didn't even wait for their reply and cut the call only to witness Ishaan laughing his ass off.

ISHAAN: I told you! shawarma is the best. And you're friends are the best too! I am soo damn sure they'll like me better than you.

SAMAIRA: people these days have lost their taste buds that's it.

ISHAAN: yeah yeah whatever. SHAWARMA is arriving in a few minutes.

SAMAIRA: ughhh I hate you all.

ISHAAN: yeah sure.

After a few minutes, the shawarma arrived and he got that to the table with a wide grin on his face.

ISHAAN: be ready to get your mind blown.

SAMAIRA: yeah whatever.

I just took a bite of it uninterestedly and my eyes widened in utter shock. Not gonna lie, it was delicious. But he didn't have to know that.

ISHAAN: soo? mind blown?

SAMAIRA: it isn't that great.

ISHAAN: you're a bad liar foxy, its written on your face that you love it. *controlling laughter*

SAMAIRA: aishh just eat already.

ISHAAN: ok ok, eat soon, we have to go somewhere.

SAMAIRA: no where! I wanna go and sleep.

ISHAAN: you forgot the bet foxy? You do what I say.

Me and my big mouth. Great. I just nodded annoyingly and finished my dinner as he finished his as well.

ISHAAN: wear something edgy but comfortable.

SAMAIRA: where exactly are you taking me?

ISHAAN: *smug smile* you'll know.

I just shook my head at his antics and went to get ready. I chose a comfortable yet shimmery gold t-shirt with a black jeans and a belt to complete the look. As it was saturday night, I guess whatever place he might take me to, this look would be appropriate.

I added little hoop ear rings to complete the look and came out of my room only to find him already present in the living area, sitting on the couch, dressed in a black t-shirt and a black leather jacket, fully concentrated on his phone. Damn my weakness.

I walked towards where he was sitting and gently cleared my throat to gain his attention and I was successful in it. He looked up from his phone and froze for a few moments.

SAMAIRA: so? is this appropriate?

ISHAAN: its more than appropriate. It's perfect and you look gorgeous.

I slightly blushed at his compliment.

SAMAIRA: you look good too.

ISHAAN: just good? come on foxy, I look breath taking.

He and his ego as big as a mountain.

SAMAIRA: stop bluffing and let's leave.

ISHAAN: cool! angry bird. We're leaving.

With that, we both went down with the help of the lift and what I saw next, surprised me.

SAMAIRA: you own a bike as well?!

ISHAAN: yeah, when I wasn't able to fall asleep, i used to go on long drives on this.

SAMAIRA: woahh, filmy.

ISHAAN: yeah yeah, now hop on. Let me teach you how to live a life.

SAMAIRA: I am already living my life.

ISHAAN: but you'll witness a completely different world today. Come on now, hurry up.

I just nodded and climbed on the back seat of his bike, and of course we both had our helmets on.

ISHAAN: hold tight foxy, this ride is going to be wild.

He didn't even waste a single moment and started the bike, He wasn't lying when he told the ride was going to be wild. It was hella wild, I thought I was going to fly with the wind due the speed he was riding his bike with. Thank goodness the roads were empty. Soon, we came to a sudden hault and judging by the looks of the place in front of us, it looked like a club but with no walls or ceiling. It was like a mix of club and a concert.

ISHAAN: get ready foxy, to enjoy the best night of your life. And don't worry, there's no alcohol or drugs or even cigarettes for that matter.

I smiled at this thoughtful act and we both entered the crowd.

(PLAY THE SONG)

the crowd was wild and everyone was enjoying. It was something I have never witnessed in my entire life. I looked at him beside me and he looked like he was enjoying his time, soon he pulled me with him to the dance floor to dance.

Aa raat bhar.. aa raat bhar..

Jaayein na ghar.. jaayein na ghar..

Hai saath tu.. Kya hai fikar

Jaayein na ghar.. aa raat bhar

I was beyond shocked. I thought he only did the dj thing. But his voice? damn he sang like a professional.

Jaayein jahaan jahaan jahaan dil kare

Jaane kahaan kahaan kahaan phir mile

Iss raat mein beete umar, saari umar

Aa raat bhar, jaayein na ghar

I started moving my body with the beats as he was doing the same. The people around us started cheering for him and I was one of them. This man here deserved the hype for his voice alone.

He signalled me to join him as well. And I gladly did.

Namkeeniyan hain, nazdikiyaan hain

Rang hi rang hai nazaaron mein

Hansne lagi hoon, phansne lagi hoon

Armaan dil mein hazaaron hain

Toh paar de sabhi hadein

Gale lage kabhi nahi hone de sehar

Iss raat mein beete umar, saari umar

Aa raat bhar.. (aa raat bhar)

Aa raat bhar.. (aa raat bhar)Jaayein na ghar.. (jaayein na ghar)Aa raat bhar

Aa raat bhar.. Aa raat bhar..

The song ended but the music didn't. We were having the time of our life, jumping to the beats, no specific steps. Just liveliness and happiness. I kept looking at his happy face and my heart felt at peace. He deserved this happiness. He deserved all the happiness in this world. At that moment, it hit me like thunder. Never in my life have I cared for a guy so much. Never have I wanted to fight with the whole world just for a guy and I was ready to do all of that for him. I guess I know what was the reason behind all of this. It was the emotion I had for him. And that emotion was love. I was sure of it.

We soon came out of the crowd as it was too late and he was still giggling and laughing and I was doing the same as well. My hand was held by his and it felt warm, safe and protected. He came to a halt suddenly making me stop as well. I looked at him being confused.

SAMAIRA: what's the matter? why did you stop?

ISHAAN: take a look at that.

He said with dreamy eyes and my eyes automatically travelled in the same direction as his.

It was a poster of a competition. band-war? ohh it was the famous annual competition between different bands of the city and was in too much hype these days.

ISHAAN: this is my dream you know. I want to win this competition. I want to win this and prove myself in front of everyone. I want to win this for me and my mom.

The most important thing about this competition was that, the judges were famous personalities from the music industry and the winners would get a lot of opportunities to work with them as a group. A win in this competition would change anyone's life. And I could sense how important it was for him.

SAMAIRA: I know you will win it. I know for a fact that you are the most deserving for this. And don't worry, I'll help you with this. We will prove your worth together. Have you decided the members for the group?

ISHAAN: umm.. no. I don't have any friends remember?

SAMAIRA: damn ishaan! we have a whole ass music club filled with people who have different talents related to music and you're telling me that you don't have anyone??!

ISHAAN: but i never spoke to them much.

SAMAIRA: but you speak to me! if you would've told me earlier, I would've spoken to them about this. I am damn sure they would love to be a part of this. But now is not late too. I am choosing the best members of our club for this.

I was fully hyped up for all of this and was already opening the group chat to have a look at all the members in the club when I felt a gentle tug on my wrist. I turned back to look at him and found him staring at me with so many mixed emotions.

ISHAAN: I want you to be a part of this.

SAMAIRA: well, I am aren't I? I mean I am bringing the members for you.

ISHAAN: you don't understand. I want you to perform with me, beside me.

This was a big no. I might be a total confident girl but performing in front of so many people and literal celebrities for judges?? I wasn't confident enough for that.

SAMAIRA: there's no way ishaan! I am not confident enough for this. I'll just ruin everything.

ISHAAN: if anything, you can only improvise everything, just like you did with my life. And I am not entering this contest without you.

SAMAIRA: Ishaan, try to understand-

ISHAAN: you remember the three wishes I had foxy? while our agreement?

SAMAIRA: what about them?

ISHAAN: i guess, It's time to use the first one.

SAMAIRA: ishaan no-

ISHAAN: so miss samaira singh, my first wish is for you to be my partner for the band-war competition and perform with me as the main vocalist.

SAMAIRA: ughh!! you're soo damn cunning.

ISHAAN: well, should match my foxy atleast a little ya know.

SAMAIRA: whatever.

ISHAAN: so?? you in??

SAMAIRA: as if I have any other option left.

ISHAAN: you sure as hell don't!

SAMAIRA: yeah exactly.

He started laughing slowly and I couldn't help but join him. We had a long journey ahead, and not gonna lie, With the new discovered feelings for him, I was more than excited for anything that would come in our way.

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OKAY SO THE THING IS, I WAS VERY CONFUSED AND WASN'T ABLE TO FIGURE OUT ANYTHING OR TODAY'S CHAPTER.

I WAS HAVING THIS RANDOM FIGHT, MORE LIKE BICKERING WITH ONE OF MY FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE ON SHAWARMA V/S KATHI ROLL AND HE WAS LIKE INCLUDE THIS IS YOUR STORY.

I WAS LIKE I DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA IN MY MIND RN AND THIS WOULD ACTUALLY BE A GOOD LEADING CHAPTER SO HERE IT IS.

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