14. Unexpected Twist

***** Abhi POV*****

The next day I went to Bangalore to stay with my father during my semester holidays. I met my younger brother Srujan after a long time. We both stayed there for ten days. After that, I and Srujan went to my Atha's ( father's sister) house which was in Hyderabad. Even though I was far, I used to get all information about Jhanu through Vinay.

One day I got information about Jhanu's dance program in Hyderabad through Vinay. I was so excited to see her as well as her dance performance. I went to see her dance program without her knowledge.

I was counting days for our college reopening. Finally, I came back to Vizag as my college reopens from tomorrow. I reached my home at late night. I slept as I was tired due to the long journey.

The next day, I woke early so that I can see Jhanu as soon as possible. I started college earlier on my bike as I was missing her very badly. When I was on the way to the college, my bike stopped. I cursed myself as I am getting late. I took the bus and went to college.

When I saw Jhanu was speaking to Jai. I got angry with her.

I was becoming so possessive about Jhanu, I can't see any guy talking to her.

When I was supposed to meet her, I got a call from Vinay. He wants to meet him and it's very urgent. Immediately, I went to meet him in the canteen.

He told me to take a sit. I was confused about his behavior.

He asked me, " How were vacation?; Where did I spend on holidays?"

" To ask these questions, you asked me to come urgently," I asked him in an irritated tone.

" No, to show you something important" he smirked at me.

Vinay showed the photos of Jhanu's dance program photos held in Hyderabad.

" Why are showing these photos to me? " I asked him in shock.

" Just see the photos carefully. I found my best friend in these photos," he told me.

" What is there to see, it is Jhanavi dance program photos," I said casually.

" Then what are doing there ?" he questioned me.

I was dumbfounded by his question. I don't know what should I say.

Tell me Abhi," what were you doing there?" He asked me.

There was silence for ten minutes...

"Okay, shall I ask you one question, Do you love Jhanavi?," Vinay asked me in a serious tone.

I don't want to lie to my best friend.

" Yes Vinay, I love Jhanu, but I don't know what she feels about me?" I said to Vinay.

"I am sorry Vinay, I hide from you. I thought I will lose your friendship..."I said with guilt.

When we were talking, Jhanu made a call to Vinay's mobile to inform him that she was going shopping with Madhuri.

Vinay hugged me and said, " As a friend, I will help you but don't break her heart."

"Shall we go to a movie on this happy occasion?" He asked me.

I didn't think Vinay react positively. But I want to meet Jhanu, I didn't talk to her for 20days.

"We can go later. I didn't meet Jhanu" I said Vinay sincerely.

"I think someone is curious to see my cousin" He teased him.

"Vinay...will you stop.." I said.

"She already went shopping with Madhu. So we can go to a movie. "You can come to my home to meet her after the movie."He informed me.

I hugged him and said, " Thank you so much Vinay. I didn't expect your reaction will in this way".

"Okay then, what should I do? Shall we fight? " He said in a teasing tone.

We went to a movie. After the movie program, I came to Vinay's house and waiting for jhanu at their main gate.

****Jhanu POV*****

Abhi was holding flowers in his hand and was having a radiant smile on his face. He was waiting for someone. When I was supposed to meet him. Someone dragged my hand forcefully into a dark room......

I woke up from my bed and observe my surroundings. I was in my bedroom and watched the time, it's morning 5 am. I got scared about the dream and that too Abhi is in that dream.

From today, my third semester starts.

Finally, I realized that I was fallen deeply in love with Abhi. As most people say, when we are far from a person, we realize our true feelings towards them. I was missing him so much. Our first kiss flashing in front of my eyes...

On the other side, I was getting tense about how will Vinay react if he knows about my love for Abhi...

Does Abhi also feel the same?

In my vacation, I was so busy with my dance rehearsal as we were going to perform in Hyderabad. I used to get all the information about Abhi from Vinay. I felt very happy as he was enjoying his family on vacation as he used to live alone in Vizag.

But I can't talk with Abhi after that incident in Araku. I felt embarrassed and feeling too shy to face him. I don't know how to face college from today. Anyways, I was excited to see Abhi after vacation.

I didn't sleep again so that I want to go to college early. I finished my morning chores and had my breakfast. I went to college with Vinay on his bike to meet Abhi.

As I entered my class, I didn't find Swomya. I made a call to her. Sow said she will come to college after three days.

I was sitting alone in my classroom. As I am the first person to enter the class and only a few students came to college as it is the first day after the semester holidays. My eyes were searching for Abhi. I didn't find him anywhere. Generally, he used to the regular meeting place.

I heard a voice from behind, it was Jaideep. We talked for a few minutes. He excused himself and went to the library.

Then I found Akash Anna and Madhuri. Madhu came to me and asked me to come for her birthday shopping.

But I was waiting for Abhi... I didn't find him anywhere...

" You can go with Akash Anna? Why me? " I said Madhu to escape...

" Oh no! Girl shopping!!!. I don't go" Akash said.

We both laughed at his words. I informed Vinay on the phone that I am going with Madhu.

First, I and Madhu went to her mother's boutique. She ordered one designer dress as it was her mother's. Next, we went to matching her dress and accessories. Finally, we were back to college by lunchtime.

At lunchtime also, I didn't find Abhi.

Finally, I asked Akash Anna, " where is Abhi?"

" Abhi, Vinay, and other friends went to the movie," Akash said.

I was waiting for him and this idiot Abhi was enjoying with his friends...

I was scolding in my mind.....

"Is there any work with Abhi!!" Akash chuckled.

"Nothing important. Just like that" I hide my feelings to Akash Anna.

I want to escape from that place so I said to them I want to go to the library as Swomya didn't come.

I went to the library to read something interest to pass the time. When I check the time it was 4.30 pm. I hurriedly came out of the library with my bag.

While I was walking quickly someone dragged my hand into the sports room which was dark inside. When I saw who dragged me, I was shocked it was Nandan, Abhi's classmate.

I was angry with him. How dare was he?... I thought in my mind.

"Hey, how dare to touch me " I shouted at Nandan.

"Cool baby, don't shout. If you shout then you will regret." he laughed evilly.

" What do you want? " I asked Nandan...

"It's you..." he said moving closer to me.

Stay tuned..........