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Chapter-35

Sometimes  while counting other's faults we forget we too can make mistakes. Getting betrayed she thought to change herself, but can we really change the things that makes us? Every change should start with an open mind or just with someone who only wants to prove another person wrong?the line between confidence and stubborn is thin.
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Chapter-35
Khusi pov

Standing infront of the golden gate i keep checking the time just to delay the decision of whether to go inside or to go home. My hands continuously fidgeting with my phone.

"Ring! Ring!"my phone starts ringing and my hands fumble to hold it,But thankfully it didn't fall on the ground.

The screen displays the name of the person i was anxious to meet.

"Hello khusi! Where are you?"she asked excitedly.

"I'm just outside of your house"i respond in a quite voice.

"Then Come inside, you will be so happy once you meet all our old friends" she said cheerfully. Our old friends?we hardly have any mutual friend. Maybe she means to say the classmates we used to have classes with.

"That's great, see you in five seconds"i ended the call. Now there is no turning back because she would be upset and moreover he won't get what he wants this time.

I hesitantly pushed the calling bell and immediately a middle aged woman opened the door and without me asking anything she told me to follow her.

She was wearing a blue saree  which looked like an uniform. We passed the living room where two big yellow sofa are colour coordinated with the walls and some pictures of Nivedita over the walls. Just to the left a big open kitchen decorated with bulbs and wine glasses.

We walked straight and passed two closed doors which are opposite of eachother and in the middle slightly opened door from where the sounds of laughing and giggling are coming from.

"Have a nice day" she gave me a smile, a sad smile. Dark circles under her eyes are visible even after using makeup signifying her lack of sleep. Her tired eyes fixed on my face for a response so i nodded my head in reply.

As soon as i entered the room Nivedita came running to me and gave me a hug, Good start i guess.

"We were waiting for you"she was brusting with joy. My eyes roam around the room where five more girls are sitting on the sofa.I can hardly remember the name of the two girls whose faces are known to me and the rest three faces are new to me.

Noticing that they all were wearing dresses and even Nivedita herself is wearing a red skin tight dress with curled up hairs, I felt a little under dressed.

"Let me introduce everyone to you"she said holding my shoulder.

"She is Shivani,the girl who was popular among boys of our class" She gigled. The black off shoulder dress girl who has short hairs weaved at me.

"And she is Avnita aka Avni" the red haired girl wearing a stripless blue velvet dress checked me out from top to bottom and said nothing, she totally ignored my existence.

Their names sounds familiar like i have heared or know something about them in the past but couldn't put my finger on it now.. umm what was it tsk!

"They are kaviya, tasha,Tanu"her voice got in the way of my thoughts "they are my colleagues" the girls stopped staring at me to weave their hands and i smiled in response.

"Nivedita thank you so much for inviting me but I was thinking that club is not my type of place I mean it's not bad but clubing is something i necessarily don't enjoy" i said hoping it won't upset her.

"What? Why? I even made reservations for you"she had shirl voice "your husband didn't look happy with the idea of you going out with us is that why you changed your decision" she gave me a dispirited look.

"No! I don't mean it like that, i can take my own decisions"i reacted defensively, does she thinks I'm not confident and independent enough to take my own decision.

"So why are you doubting your decision now. Have you ever went to a club before?" I nodded my head in no "then why are you stepping back without even trying once"

"Yes, you are right" i lowered my eyes thinking over what she said "i will go and you are going to be there so it will be fine right"i turned my gaze to her.

"Ofcourse! Don't worry about that. I am going to be there for you"giving me an assuring smile, her earlier faintly tauting muscles relaxed "every New experience starts with new excitement, Right girls!" she exclaimed.

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These place is loud and crowded, it's impossible to stand in one place like the weave of people will push you to the opposite side if you don't move so i opted to sit on the seats beside the bar counter which is quite empty except for few people who come order and then go away with their drinks to the dance floor.

It looks fun from where i was seating, i would love to dance a bit but there are too many strangers for my liking and even the people i came with except Nivedita who disappeared into the sea of people after i declined going to the dance floor. It's her day so i hope she enjoys it.

I was observing the surrounding which smells like alcohol, cigarettes and strong perfums. Couples, group of boys and girls signing-screaming raising their hands and swaying from side to side. Apart from this the other corner has some big sofas where boys who are trying to flex their richness, for everyshot they are giving away too much money and strictly to girls.

the DJ is too much excited, half of the time you can't hear the music because of his loud announcements but still these people are dancing not giving a damn, I'm sure they won't even notice if the music goes off.

I got some weird looks from different groups. It could be me sitting here all alone. Do i look uncomfortable, it's not something out of the blue for me, i enjoy other people's company, dancing and fun but today I'm not feeling myself. I don't know why the voice inside me is not sure anymore may be i need to relax.

Are you happy?will it bring you the change you are looking for? Is this your decisio- no no why i keep asking myself the same question for the fifth time this day. Shouldn't i be confident and comfortable in my own decision afterall I don't need anyone to think I'm weak, is ok everything will be alright.

"Mam do you want drinks?" The bartender suddenly asked me, his voice startled me

" N-O-O thank you" the words came out too loudly.

"I thought you are sitting here alone and getting bored, perhaps you could enjoy a drink"he smiled at me.

"I don't drink, if you have water i would enjoy that" i said feeling the dryness in my throat.

"Sure! Give me a minute" he said disappearing behind the corner.

After few minutes he came with one glass of water and another glass of orange juice, for himself i guess..

"Here you glass of water and a glass of orange juice"
"Sorry but i only ordered water" i said getting confused

"I know but i figure out this could be your first time in a club, so take it as a complimentary juice. Enjoy your first experience" his whole face light up suddenly.

"Thank you!" I took the glass of water in my hand and drank it hurriedly, i was so thirsty. Then i took the juice timidly and didn't took a sip till the bartender looked at me while making a customer's drink.

Although when i came here i wasn't expecting much still i prepared mental notes such as no eye contact i don't want any unnecessary attention, no alcohol because alcohol and me don't go well together.

But juice should be fine and the bartender was so sweet or  maybe he just took pity on me or it could a service for people who came first time and it was obvious for anyone to know I'm a first timer.

Thinking about all the possibilities i almost ignored how different  it tastes from the regular orange juice, a sharp bitter taste exploding in my mouth. I looked at the almost empty glass and then looked at the crowd trying to find the person i came here with.

Finally i spoted Nivedita, she is talking or perhaps i should say practically clinging to this pitch black haired boy with pale skin who is smirking at her. He can't be her fiancee because she described him as brown haired and dark skinned? moreover this is supposed to be her bachalors party so why would she bring him here?

Ohh No! maybe she is drunk and Avni and Shivani are busy dancing with god knows who.The three of her colleagues are not anywhere near them. I should be watching her back atleast I'm sober.

I was getting up from the seat when suddenly a tall man rose up from the seat next to mine. Damn how come I didn't even realize his not shorter than six feet tall presence all this time maybe i was too busy in thinking that i didn't notice. Anyways i was about to go on my way avoiding his creepy stares when he decides to stand right infront of me which immediately made my eyes move from his face to particularly into his  black demonic eyes which were not trying to shy away.

"Ex-cuse me"my Shakey voice and lowered head reflecting my uncomfortabilty.

"How i can excuse such a beauty without offering her a drink"he said with peculiar smile.

I shoot him a confused look which soon turned dizzy. No matter how many time i blink, my blured vision was not getting any better.

"Shit! What will I do now" my vision and thoughts both getting fuzzy.

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