Next morning

Ruhi woke up but didn't find her mother beside her. She walked out of the room ans found her having coffee with Vineet and Ruhana. She sat beside angel leaning on her shoulder.

“so rahi hai ab tak? College nahi jana? “she asked.

“nahi jana! I'm sleepy. “ she said.

“I'm also sleepy. “ Manvi came and leaned on Angel's other shoulder.

Angel was confused…

“ye kya sleepy sleepy laga rakha hai. Go and get ready. “ she said.

“nahi na bhua/Mumma! “ they said.

Angel looked at Ruhana who was smiling…”Tu kya has rahi hai. Kuch samjha! “she said.

Ruhana smiles…

”Na baba! Tu sambhal. Hume office jana hai. “ she said.

“Chalo vineet! “ she said while getting up.

Vineet smiled…

“tum log maze karo, hum chale office. “ he said.

Ruhi and Manvi smiled. Angel frowned…

“aapne aur ruhana ne dono ko bigaad diya hai. “ she said making a face.

“that's not a big deal mum! “ said Ruhi.

“ tum chup karo. Aur dono jao varna college ke liye late ho jaogi. “ she said.

“Nahi jana college. Movie chalte hai. “ Manvi said.

“Han han… Iske AK ki movie jo hai. “Ruhi teased her.

“shut up roo. Mujhe bas movie jana hai. Chalo na bhua. “ manvi requested.

“haan mum please. “ Ruhi said.

Angel glared at them but finally agreed. The girls hugged her and went to get ready. She booked tickets for 11:30 show.

Vineet and Ruhana left for office while the rest three left for the mall.

They decided to shop for sometime and then watch the movie. Ruhi was roaming around when someone tapped on her shoulder. She jumped on her place and turned, but smiled to find Hrishi. She greeted him at which he patted her cheek and asked her wellbeing and about her mother as well.

Meanwhile, Manvi and Angel, too, came that way. Manvi tapped her head…

“Roo.. We're getting late. Chalo”she said.

“Chalte hain na mannu. “ she saod holding her hand.

“Kaunsi movie dekhni hai? “ hrishi asked, and then manvi noticed Hrishi.

They were talking casually, when Angel called them…

“Ruhi, Manvi, chalo. Show ka time ho raha hai. “she said.

Hrishi looked up at her….

“Hey! Aap bhi yahan? “ he asked.

Angel smiled… “in dono ko akele nahi chhod sakti thi. Waise bhi ziddi hai dono. “ she said.

Hrishi smiled…

“ab hum zidd karte ache nahi lagenge. Inhe hi karne do. “ he said.

Ruhi and Manvi giggled. Hrishi smiled. Angel shaked her head… “inse zidd mein koi nahi jeet sakta. “ she said.

“Bhua, show ka time ho raha hai chalo. “ manvi said.

“han chalo. “ she said.

Coincidentally, Hrishi was on the same way. He came their with his friend. Angel let him lead her way and he helped them finding their seats. And again, the seats were adjacent. Manvi occupied the corner seat, and beside her sat Ruhi. Angel and Hrishi got adjacent seats.

Hrishi glanced at Angel and a smile appeared on his lips. He saw her taking care of both the girls she was with. He smiled at her care. In the meantime, whenever she glanced at him, he passed a smile to her. His acts reminded her of Sachin, but she politely denied.

As the movie ended, they got up to leave. Ruhi and Manvi rushed out of the hall, while Angel followed them and it took some time for her to reach out.

“Bhua jaldi aa jate hamare sath. Bahut time lagate ho. “ Manvi said.

“ tum dono bhaag aayi. Main nahi bhaag sakti. “ she said.

“uffo mum! You should remember what daddy said… Keep running. “ she winked at her.

Angel lightly slapped her head. Manvi giggled…

“She's right. “ Manvi said.

“bas bahut hua, ab chalo. “ she said.

“bhook lagi hai. Pehle khana khate hain. “ manvi and ruhi said in unison.

Angel sighed.  “chalo. “ she said and began walking out,but stopped to hear Hrishi, who offered them a treat but she denied gracefully. Hrishi smiled.

“Aap jis baat se ghabra rahi hain, aur jitna usse door hongi, wo utna paas aayengi. Zindagi bahut kam dusra mauka deti hai. Sochiyega zaroor. Chalta hoon. “ he said and left leaving her in thoughts.

To be continued.