Dedicated to SadafChoudhury

Rohan's POV:

"Come, I'll drop you home." I offered Diya as we reached the parking lot.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course I am. I mean, if you don't mind that."

"Okay. Sure then." She smiled and soon, we settled on my bike.

She sitting behind me did feel a bit odd though, as till date, no other girl except Ishika has ever rode with me, well apart from my sister of course. But I guess, that was definitely going to change some day; so well be it today.

"I'm settled" Diya announced from behind, bringing me out of my bubble.

"Uh sure." I flashed a little smile and shooted off.

But just within moments, my hands involunterily pressed the brakes abruptly, as something came into view from the rear-view mirror. Ishika? Standing alone? I looked back with a jerk to confirm and there she was. Actually there.

"Ishika!" Panic striked through me as I took in the way she was in. She looked - vulnerable to say the least. But why so? And why alone? Where's Sachin? Millions of thoughts started flooding my mind in that one fraction of a moment. As if on cue, Diya already got off the bike, so I quickly left it where it was and ran towards Ishika.

"Ishu. Why are you standing alone here? And where's Sachin?" I asked looking around.

"Err.. He had a call from home so he...left."

"Oh. And why exactly didn't he drop you home first?"

"Um.. Maybe he was getting late so.."

"Really?"

"Y..yaa. And..and I came here to see if I could go home with you but.." She glanced a look towards Diya "Errh.. never mind. I'll manage." She said, already walking a few steps away from me.

"Are you sure you'll manage?"

"Yaa of course."

I nodded "Umm ok then. Shall I leave?"

"Yeah. Sure. See you later then." She said walking away. 

I shook my head non-chalantly and grabbed her hand, spinning her around towards me. I wrapped my arms around her, holding her securely  and whispered in her ears, "Done with the lies? Now how about the truth?" 

And as I had expected, she melted. I could feel her stiffened body relax against mine as she let out a defeated sigh.

"You already know you can't lie to me. Why do you even try?" I asked, resting my head on hers. She didn't speak anything for some moments, just sighed more and shoved herself more towards me.

I just stood there still, holding her tight as I moved my hand through her head and shoulders to ease her out. "Relax Ishu. Its fine. I'm here with you now. Okay? Relax." I guessed that maybe she had a little arguement with Sachin. That obviously explains why he isn't here. But somewhere, I was a bit annoyed that he left her alone like this.

Just then, I felt something on my shirt. Something wet and hot. Shit! Was she crying? I moved her at shoulder length with a jerk to look at her face "Shit! Ishu? What the hell? Why are you crying?"

She started crying even more on this and leaned herself on me again. I felt my nerves starting to boil at this moment. "I thought you're just upset and down about something but this? Who? Just tell me who made you cry?"

She didn't answer.

"And where's Sachin? Wait. Did he make you cry? God tell me Ishika! This is boiling me."

She moved her head away from me, wiping off her tears "Just take me home Rohan, please."

"Oh. So it is Sachin. Where the hell is he?" My voice was becoming louder with the anger I was feeling.

"Chuck it. Please."

"No way. If he made you cry, he has to pay for it. Right Now!" I said with my hands already clenching in a fist.

"No Rohan please. Let's just go home. Please."

"Just tell me where the hell he is, will you? No one can get away after making you cry like this. Not even your boyfriend, you get that?"

A scared expression washed over her face, and she took a step backwards. I softened a bit seeing her scared face. "Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." I said cupping her face and keeping my tone as soft as possible. My anger wasnt meant to be directed to her anyways.

She took my hand in hers "Rohan. We'll sort this out later. Right now, I just want to go home. Please?"

"But Ishika.."

"Please?"

I let out a defeated sigh "Are you sure?" 

She just nodded.

I moved my hands in the air defeatedly "Okay then. If thats what you want right now. But this is not over yet. Okay?" 

She blinked her eyes as a mark of okay. I could see that she had been crying since some time now and currently, she needed a break. I decided its best not to push this further right now. Seeing her sad face was killing me and I wanted to lighten her mood somehow, but man! I was myself so pissed off, I couldn't think of anything to say to make her smile again.

I just took her hand in mine and walked her towards my bike. Shit! Diya! She was standing there all this time, waiting for me, and now what I going to say to her?

I walked towards her "Diya.. I.."

"You take her home Rohan. I'll manage." That was so much of a relief.

I gave her an apologetic look "Diya, I'm really sorr-"

"Hey! Don't be! Dosti me No Sorry, No Thank you. Haven't you watched Maine Pyar Kiya. Duh!" Diya said smilingly, trying to lighten our intense mood.

I flashed her a smile "Thanks! And for the record, I actually didn't want to. But Ishika made me watch that sappy movie. More than like - 10 times!"

As I had excpected, Ishika glared at me.  She otherwise did not like romantic chick flicks but this one was her all time favourite. You say a thing against it and you're as good as dead. But to my dismay, right now, she didnt say anything. And that somehow was eating me up.

Maybe Diya also noticed this, as she walked forward and gave Ishika a comforting hug.

"Don't worry. I won't ask you what's wrong between you and Sachin. And I won't even tell you that don't worry everything will be fine. Because I know for a fact that your best friend standing here will make sure that everything in your life is perfectly fine."

Ishika turned her attention towards me over Diya's words. I smiled faintly at her. Diya was right obviously. I wouldn't sit idle till everything in Ishika's life is perfect.

"Ishika" Diya put a hand on Ishika's shoulder and started speaking again "You both are really blessed to have friends like each other. All I can say is, don't ever give up this friendship for anything in life. Nothing is more worth than this. This is the biggest treasure anyone can have." She then tapped her cheeks smilingly, "Take care Ishika. Bye Rohan."

She said, and walked away.

I could see Ishika was still in her deep thoughts. "Hey. Are you okay?"

She faintly nodded but I knew she still wasnt out of her bubble.

I put a hand on her shoulder "Ishu?"

"If Diya can understand our friendship so well, why can't Sachin?" She mumbled in a low voice. I don't know if it was even meant for me to hear but I did anyways.

I grabbed her hand and pulled her in a hug again. Some thoughts started running in my mind to what she said. She said Sachin can't understand our friendship. Meaning, was I the reason for their fight? Was it because of me that she's sad? I try my best to keep my feelings to myself and not interfere in their relationship. But hearing her statement, I feel I somehow did come between them. And if its really that they fought because of me, I won't ever be able to forgive myself.

I wanted answers to these so badly. At the same time, I didn't want Ishika to stress over anything. So I didn't question her for the moment. Its fine, I can save this for the later.

Once she felt better, we headed towards home.

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We opened her door and headed in. There was still time for her mom to return from her job, so I decided to be with her. I can't leave her alone in such a state. I called my mom and informed her I was here.

"So, what do you want to do today? Umm Video game?" I asked trying to sound excited. I know I exactly wasn't but she anyways wouldn't figure that out. I'm just good at masking my feelings.

She shook her head "I'm not exactly in a mood for video game. I anyways don't have any. Its at your place."

"That I'll get it if you want to play."

She thought for a moment, but again shook her head. "Lets watch a movie instead?"

Ok. I sighed, already walking to the DVD drawer.

"Which one?" I knew it was a useless question as even you might have guessed which movie she would pick.

"Lets watch something light please." Ishika called out.

"Like?"

"Umm.. Jab we met?"

Woah! That was surprising. I more than happily put on the movie and we started watching it.

By the end of the movie, Ishika was resting her head on my shoulder, fast asleep. What? She slept? I was so drowned in the movie that I didn't even realize when she dozed off.

I switched off the movie and carefully balanced her on my hands, not wanting to wake her up. I got up and placed her head carefully on the couch. She was still asleep. I went inside and got a blanket for her. Placing the blanket on her, I sat down on my knees, watching her sleep. Damn Sachin, how dare you make her cry! Whatever reason it was, I'm sure you could've sorted it out in a different way. She's my angel and I swear I'm going to beat the crap of you for those valuable tears that came out of her eyes; all because of you. Even if she dosent hate you, but I do. I do.

I leaned forward and planted a soft kiss on her forehead. "Don't worry Ishu. I'm here for you. You're my angel and will always be."

I sighed getting up and turned around to leave. Just then, I felt her grab my hand from behind. I froze on the spot. "Rohan. We need to talk. Right now."

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Hahaah.. I again stopped at a cliff-hanger! I'm turning into a devil now. Hahaha..

Okay okay! So as you can see here, I'm a TOTAL bollywood freak. Sorry if you didnt like the references, but I just felt like putting it here. (Oh! so u mean u didn't mind that? aww.. love u too :*)

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