Red roses- Part 14

It was sweet and beautiful. He was transported to a different place instantly. He liked it but his consciousness belittled him. His heart beat faster. He felt that he would collapse any moment. His stomach churned due to fear.

He broke free from her. She was shocked and was still shaking. " What are you doing? Dammit! I am your boyfriend's friend. ", he screamed, but was cautious about the volume of his voice.

" What's wrong with that? I love you! I always loved you and not your friend. I just wanted to get close to you. I am not happy with your friend.", she argued in calm and cool voice.

" Jesus Christ! How dare you profess love to me when you accepted someone else's love. You are no saint. You haven't not done anything big to accept my friend's love. Tell me one thing- why did you accept my friend when you loved me?", he laid down his argument.

Arjun started walking towards opposite direction when she spoke, " Don't leave me here,Arjun! Ok! If you want me to be with him and that keeps you happy, then I will forget you. But don't leave me stranded like this!", she pleaded with eyes filled with innocence.

He stopped and turned towards her. Her grief stricken  face was more than enough to melt his heart. He stayed until the celebration was over. Rajeev was back but he didn't get even a hint that something had gone wrong when he wasn't there.

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Red Roses - part 13

She was looking spectacular in white floral dress with green cardigan that hid her slender hands. When she saw him, she gave him one of those warm lit smile.

He fell in love with her all over again. Why? Why did she had to smile? Why couldn't he control his heart? Damn! This was his friend's girlfriend. How can he lose his heart to her?

Love is difficult language. There is always pain attached to every part of it . He knew this fact but his heart didn't want to believe it. Rajeev bought the cake and present. She cut it excitedly after blowing the candles.

She opened the present like a little child. It was silver chain with heart shaped locket. She was very happy to recieve it. Arjun felt the deep pain in the heart. He hadn't bought anything for her. He should have stopped Rajeev while coming here. He could have bought some decent present for her.

 Rajeev had got an urgent call and left them alone. " Sorry Lucy! I didn't get you any gift.", he apologised. " Again! Why do you keep saying sorry?", she said while coming closer to him.

He hadn't noticed the distance between him and her until he could feel the breath against his cheeks. He was aghast. He felt every part of his heart tingle with fear." You are my gift, darling!", she said and kissed him on his lips.

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Red roses - Part 12

Love was in the air. Everyone around him seemed to fall in love. This made him  miserable. He started to deviate his thoughts into positive side. He stopped handing around with his friends though they did pester him to be part of their group.

Fortunately it was a good decision for him. He knew his friends would use him for their selfish purposes. He didn't want to be their spot boy. Most of time he would spend his time at the library, reading books. Sometimes he would spend his time at park  writing poems.

But there were times when he would find himself drifted towards thoughts about her. Her enhancing smile wouldn't leave him for a second. He missed her twinkling eyes and sweet angelic voice.

While his mind created a fantasy of her, his phone vibrated. He didn't pick up. He didn't even realise that someone was standing behind him. It was only when that someone shook him and bought back to the real world.

" Dude! Why do you keep your phone when you don't pick up? I have called you like dozen times and you sit joblessly doing nothing. Come and join us!", Rajeev said, pulling him. " No bro! You go! I am fine", Arjun said. " Do you think I love bringing you with me? It's Lucy's wish to have you join in her birthday celebration.", Rajeev said.

" It's her birthday! ", Arjun said in faint whisper. At last he allowed Rajeev to drag him towards the vehicle. His heart was beating faster with every passing second. Second thoughts of backing down came into his mind. But he wanted to see her and make her birthday special.

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Red roses - Part 11

Arjun's life came to standstill. His worst nightmare became a reality. He should be happy but his heart was aching badly. He wanted to leave but he couldn't because of his friends. The pain was similar to one when we feel at the time when our friends score better than us in exam.

" Rajeev!! Do you seriously mean it? I am aghast! I have no words!  Is this true?", she asked , not able to digest the fact that Rajeev had just proposed her. Tears were in verge of bursting out from her eyes.

She composed herself. She took few long breath. After a lot of time sorting out her heart and mind , she agreed, breaking Arjun's heart. Rajeev was thrilled and hugged her. Arjun was obviously unhappy but he pretended to be happy. He had to leave them alone and if he stayed longer , he wouldn't be happy. " Guys! Congratulations! But I am sorry, urgent work came up.", he lied, pretending to see his cellphone.

They tried to coax him to stay longer. But he was adamant and left. As he walked down the road, he wasn't able to understand this new feeling he had for Lucy. He had wooed her for his friend. Now he didn't want them together because he got to know her well and was smitten by her adaptability.

A man in his early thirties was chained. There was not even a slightest way for him to escape. He had been screaming for many days . But now he was accustomed to the fact that he couldn't be heard. It had been days since he was locked up. He had no idea about how he had landed here.

The solitude had taken every part of his sanity. The only thing he wanted was glimpse of human's presence. He had lost 90% hope in life. But 10% hope made him alive. As he observed the place, he saw a presence appearing from nowhere. It was coming closer to him. Suddenly his senses became alert. But it wasn't too quick than the alien body which had already taken control of him. It was over him and looked straight into his eyes. Fear blared from his eyes and his mouth was open like a wide O. It had no eyes and only one mouth was present on the face. It opened it's mouth wide near his face and a white light penetrated from it's mouth to his mouth. It was sucking out life from him. Another victim lost his life under it's control.

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Red Roses - Part 10

Lucy wasn't like any ordinary girl. She did things just like them. She loved football and she also loved spending time playing video games. She never cribbed or cried when they spoke about bikes or gadgets. In fact she would add her opinions regarding these things and those opinions would be useful.

Arjun was impressed. Rajeev was lucky to have her in his life. No complaints ! No unnecessary expectations! She was exceptional. Sometimes Arjun would get jealous of Rajeev.

It was becoming difficult for Arjun to see Rajeev trying to get closer to her. He was happy for them and it was he who had tried to bring them together. Then why was he feeling these negative energies flowing inside him?

Sometimes he wished that they parted ways or Lucy would come up with random boyfriend or she doesn't find Rajeev good enough for her. Unfortunately today thwarted his dreams.

The weatherman had reported about the arrival of the cyclone and unexpected rain. But no one believed him until they faced the wrath of nature. So the citizens continued with their daily life.

Lucy, Rajeev and Arjun sat on their old hangout place- the cafe where they first met. Their conversation was about the usual pulling each other's leg and sports. Later it shifted to serious topic like love and girls. They were discussing about expressing love and how much courage did each of them had while expressing this beautiful feeling. Suddenly Rajeev spilled his heart out, " I love you,Lucy. Will you be my girl friend?"

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Red roses - Part 9

His friend was innocent or stupid. It was hard to tell. His friend was never serious about anything. " I am sorry about Rajeev! Don't take him seriously. ", Arjun apologized. She chuckled and said, " Why do you keep apologising simply?  You have said sorry like a dozen times now. And a little secret about me- I don't take things serious just like Rajeev."

Arjun smiled sheepishly. He was embarrased. He hadn't noticed the number of times he had said sorry even though it wasn't his mistake. It had all started when he was little. Every now and then he would say sorry because he felt he hurt someone's feeling or someone had hurt other's feeling and it was righteous of him to say sorry.

" Ok it's time for me to go.", she said, leaving the two men wishing she never left. " Awwww !! Do you have to leave soon!", Rajeev asked, being a bit open about his feeling than Arjun. Arjun didn't open his mouth. He did want her to stay longer but he was concious about his friend's feeling. What if he asked her to wait for bit longer? Will Rajeev feel bad that he asked her?

She left after they persisted her to stay longer which obviously had no effect on her. However Rajeev was happy again. The night was spent on more sober activities apart from drinking. They were watching the dispointing match where their favorite team - Spain had lost.

But Rajeev didn't feel bad. His day was already made special because of Lucy. He was singing only praises about Lucy. Atlast everything was fine untill now.

Next few months saw three friends become closed friends. Arjun tried to leave Rajeev alone with Lucy. But Lucy would always drag him too. He was worried about Rajeev's insecurities though Rajeev didn't show them yet.

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Red roses- part 8

He was hesitant at first. What will he do by spending time with the couple? Being a third party was not easy job. You had to bear the brunt from the both side. Before he could raise his voice, she grabbed his hand. Thus it startled him.

He looked at his friend's eyes. They were filled with discomfort of him being there with them. He nodded his head , responding  friend's discomfort eyes by showing his helplessness.

They spent the whole day , walking and talking about their lives though it was his friend who did most talking amongst the three. Arjun observed her throughout the conversation. She looked bored and why not? His friend's habit of showing off never impressed too many people.  But she never tried to stop in between or showed any displeasure.

They were at the cafe. He placed the order like always because his friend never took the responsibilities of making any decision. He was dependent only on Arjun.

While giving orders, he asked her, " What would you like..." This was bad. They hadn't even asked her name or made any introduction. "Lucy! A cup of coffee would do.", she said.

They continued talking when he interrupted, " We know your name but we didn't tell ours." Her cheeks turned a bit pink. " Oh yeah! We didn't have proper introduction. I am Lucy and I stay with my sister , Fern.", she said. "Oh you have a sister. Then you are lucky, Arjun", his friend joked. Arjun was embarrassed while Lucy gave him a stern look.

(To be continued)