Chapter Nineteen

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Radhika's pov

"Wait here! Your room is getting cleaned" Rishabh told me and left. I felt weird as he left me alone but I ignored that feeling. After 15 minutes the housekeeper told me that the room was cleaned.

I opened my room and got into and was shocked to see. There was a sweet floral two piece dress which looked amazing. There were matching heels and earnings and a note.

I am responsible so I had to compensate for the loss. Please don't say no because I really mean to gift you this. Take it for the sake of what we have. See you in an hour

-Rishabh

I was flattered. It was so sweet of him. I picked up the dress and it was so cute. There was a envelope I opened it and there was money and a note.

Whenever we go out I pay. It is not about my ego. Trust me, it's something entirely different.
-Rishabh

I realized I had not much time to get ready before the party starts. I took a quick shower and came out to try the outfit Rishabh gave me. To my surprise it fitted my curves perfectly. I wondered how he knew my size so precisely.

After wearing the outfit I had decided to wear I tied my hair in high ponytail. Keeping the makeup light I stepped in my heels and made my way outside. To  my surpise Rishabh was already waiting for me. He turned at the sound of my heels and turned to look at me. His eyes trailed all over my body scrutinizing me than his brows wrinkled in confusion and I knew the next question coming up.

"Why aren't you wearing the dress I gave you?"

He was right I wasn't wearing the dress he got me or the earnings or anything. I was dressed in the clothes that I choose in the morning. It wasn't as pretty as the outfit Rishabh got me but it was presentable. I was wearing a white and golden short skirt with a white full sleeve blouse tucked in with golden heels.

"I loved that outfit. It is a beautiful dress but it wasn't me. I don't mean to disrespect you but I couldn't accept it. I appreciate the gesture but since now we've established we're friends, it feels weird to put a price tag on it. I hope you understand. Nevertheless, thank you!"

He didn't quite say anything for a good five minutes and I was nervous thinking that I might have offended him. I was about to have a anxiety attack when he finally cracked a smile and said "You look more beautiful in anything"

I grinned ear to ear knowing that he isn't mad about rejecting his gift "You too cleaned up pretty nice" I smriked and he shook his head chuckling.

"Come on. Let's go"

He turned when I grabbed his wrist to stop him. He turned to look at me with confusion. I took a step forward and he straighten up not knowing what was happening. I softly ran my hand on his arm and his eyes widened at my action. I took another step, we were now incredibly close. His posture went stiff and the look on his face was hilarious. I placed my hand on his shoulder and tip toed to reach his ears. His entire body tensed on my this move. I could hear his heavy breathing clearly and I just wanted to laugh my ass off but I couldn't. I was on a very important mission. Taking a deep breath I spoke into his ear "You can have your money back too. My friendship is priceless" I gently slipped the money into his jacket pocket and stepped back smiling at him.

He was still dazzed and I wanted to laugh but then it would be straight up mean which isn't fair. I patted his arm and said "Come on. Let's go"

As I turned and started walking I'm sure I heard him curse under his breath. I grin to myself feeling much better now. I turned to see him running his hand through his hair and getting together everything. I chuckled and went straight to the car.   

The car ride was quiet but comfortable. Neither of us said anything but it still didn't feel awkward. The party was already on roll when we arrived. I spotted Pakhi and Arjun. I just waved at them since they were already busy talking to someone.

I was on Rishabh's side the whole time. He introduced me to some really important people of the industry. He told me it's important I make acquittance with such people for future. It was kind of too much for me but Rishabh was really supportive throughout.

"I'll be back" I informed him

"Where are you going?"

"I need to use the washroom"

"Okay just be careful"

I was standing at the door waiting as someone was in when I heard someone. "Well well well" it sounded awfully familiar.

It sounded like a voice I never wanted  to hear in my life ever again and I just kept praying to all the gods that he isn't the person I'm thinking it is.

I turned and turns out he is the exact same person who I thought he was. He stood in front of me in all his glory and that stupid smug smile that I hate dearly "what are you doing her?" I asked. I really wish this were bad dream.

"Why? Aren't you happy seeing me? I'm sure you missed me because I did"

I snorted "Missed you? Are you kidding me? Seeing you again is like a nightmare for me"

He took a step closer "Come on sweetie, we both know how things were between us. It can never be over between us"

"You're delusional to some other level, aren't you? There isn't anything between us and it would be great if you'll just excuse me and never show your face again"

He grabbed my arm and pushed me to the wall pressing himself against me. His grip was too tight. He clenched his teeth and his smug smile was replaced by an evil smirk "Don't be bitch. You know this feisty attitude of yours turns me on"

He put his finger on my chin and made me face him. His hold on me was too tight to escape. I wanted myself to burn down rather get touched by him.

He grabbed both my hands stopping me from protesting. I had no other choice but to scream. As I opened my to scream he put his lips on them. I barfed internally. I couldn't remember a time I used to like this. He reaked of alcohol.

I kept pushing him by not kissing him back but he was really forceful. He bite my lower lip for entrance and kept pressing his mouth on me. For other people it might seem like two people making out. My internal screams were going unheard against his strong body. I just wanted this to get over so that I can breath some air. I was beyond disgusted by now.

"Radhika" I heard someone say my name and he released me. I didn't know who it was but I finally was able to catch a breath.

I looked up to see Rishabh standing with hurt evident in his eyes. I closed my eyes shut realizing what he thought is not exactly what happened and I just wanted him to trust me enough to wait for an explanation.

"Hello Mr. Jaisingh" Vedh said moving forward and shaking hands.

Rishabh just nodded rejecting the hand. His eyes were fixed on me, questioning me for what happened.

Vedh seemed to take notice and he swing his arm and pull me closer "Radhika and I were in love but things got complicated. I think seeing each other after so long, we kind of realized we still have the same feelings"

I threw up on my mouth just hearing this lie coming out of his mouth. I threw his stupid arm off and took a step forward to Rishabh but before I could he left.

I turned to Ved. "You should be ashamed of yourself. Someday, not long, you'll realise what a horrible person you are and it would be too late. I am so grateful that I left you. God! It was the best decision of my life."

He was evidently angry "Hey! Watch it. You have-"

I cut him off "You watch it. You've already crossed a line you won't come back from. Think before you make your miserable life more pathetic."

I gave a one last look of hatred to Vedh before following Rishabh. I called out his name but he kept walking faster. I finally grabbed his arm and stopped him.

"What?" He screamed and I flinched "This is why you're here? This is why you wanted to be in this party so bad? To be making out like a horny teenager. I'm here making you meet important people, who're going to help you enhance your career and you're busy putting your mouth to us. This is how you're going to successful now? You're the one who wanted lessons? Is also giving you some kind of special lessons?" I could feel tears burning in my eyes. He took a step narrowing his eyes on me "Is this why you're trying to be my friend? Is this the price of your oh so precious friendship? If you think your ways are going to work on me I must tell you you're wrong. I meet alot of women like you and I don't care-" I slapped him. Hard. I glared at him with tears filled eyes.

It didn't matter what Vedh did until I realized that there could be something much more hurting and horrifying. He exploited me but Rishabh took my self respect and values and tear them away.

I kept pinching myself to believe that this is actually happening. I know he was hurt but that didn't gave him the right to judge my character. I wasn't even given a chance a chance to explain before being being labelled a social climber. It felt like a splash of ice cold water that strirred me to my core. Every word was like a individual knife stabbing my heart until he tore apart.

I turned and left leaving him behind. I called a taxi to get me back. As soon as I sat in the taxi I broke in tears that I was holding all this while. It pains so much to even think of how low Rishabh thought of me. It was physically exhausting. I kept telling myself that he isn't worth my tears but it won't stop.

I couldn't believe that I was starting to care for a person who thinks so cheap of me. That I liked someone who didn't even let me explain before scrutinizing my character. As soon as I reached my hotel room I collapsed on my bed and as much as I wanted to I just couldn't shake this feeling off.


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