Last Shot : Not So Perfect (?)

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"Umm. the date...So What say Om"

That desolated soul in Gauri must be cursing me inwardly for flirting with Om like that! But just a teensy bit more!

"Tomorrow? But Gauri we have planned group studies tomorrow right?" Here he comes, can't exclude Gauri from a thing he does! However, this is exactly what I am relying this plan upon!

"No. No problem. Kabhi aur kar lenge group studies. You both should go Om." Her voice shivered like she is freezing! But the temperature is perfectly ideal! Rather quite humid as it's mid-summer!

"You really want me to go? What if I fall from the mountains?" Om seems to really love staring at Gauri, especially in front of his supposed date which is the poor lonely me! Ouch!

"I will chop your head if you say this type of shit again." That hissing which Gauri projected got my eyebrows lifted immediately!!

"Don't worry I will not let you fall Om. " Putting the coquettish tone possible, I fluttered my eyes trying to stare into his deep orbs!

"Oh, I forgot, see she will catch me Gauri! Guess you won't need to worry much Hmm!!! Guess you have finally found the perfect one for me bestie...How will I ever pay you for your generosity?" That is a thousand percent a sarcastic smile I am seeing on Om's face as he too arched his eyebrows.

"Waise, Hiking does sound so romantic Gauri! We should plan the details no? the weather is..." Is he seriously on a date with me?

And making both of us flabbergasted Gauri's eyes sparkled with salt water, "Umm..Excuse me. You two continue, I am not feeling so well. Guess I caught a cold! I am going!" With a jerk, she stood up as tears must be rolling down and she ran away before any of us would even pronounce a letter!

"Why do you always do that to her?" The nerve on my temples got on fire as I thundered at Om!

"Excuse me?" His calm aura fueled my anger more as he stood up shadowing Gauri's trail.

"You moron! Why you always hurt her like that?" I shouted again but did he care?

His enlarged eyes were glued towards that girl who he cherished utmostly yet proclaimed as a mere friend!

"What the hell..." Following Om's horror gazes I found Gauri in the arms of some unfamiliar guy who straightened her up with care!

That airhead must have tripped as usual! But Om's green eyes are something to be watchful of.

He didn't waste a second to run towards Gauri, quickly dragging her towards himself like the possessive lover he was!

"Hands off from her." A slap landed on that guy's hands!

"He just saved me. I was going to fall." Gauri tried to explain.

"I can see, I have eyes! well." Turned towards the guy, "Thanks for saving her dude. Now I am here." Om gritted as his eyes shot a crazy glower.

He must've been happier if Gauri would've fallen on the ground instead!

"Whatever. Bye cutie pie!" I stifled my laugh at that guy's amusing comment as both Rikara gaped at him while he royally ignored Om and gave a peculiar grin towards Gauri before exiting!

"Why did he call you cutie pie haan?" Om obviously had to yell!

"Cause I am cute!"

"Shut up. Is this a damn place to trip and fall?"

"Are there specific places to exclusively trip over? Why are you so mad at me. Anyway, I was leaving only! You enjoy your DATE. Plan the details!"

I didn't realize Om could whine so helplessly, "I hate it when someone touches you."

And that's it I stepped in between, "What a double standard Om. I am sick of all the drama now!"

Ignoring their shocking expressions I continued my rants, "Are you blind for real or a psychopath who loves inflicting pain on those people who love you the most?"

"Have you lost your nuts?" Om asked me while folding his arms across, his calmness is quite dangerous!

"Oh! Honey, Mines are perfectly fine. Tell me about you!

Here you can't even see if someone is near Gauri but you dude are on a spree planning dates every day? Hypocrite much?"

"I didn't ask any of it. And what has suddenly happened to you?" He looked at me throw his narrow gazes.

While I went haywire with his carefree attitude and vague replies, "You love dodging others questions a lot, don't you?

Let me be fcuking straight with you both then. This girl here is madly in love with you. Then why are you hurting her so much? Planning a date is something but then you are taking her like a trophy to your dates, sharing unwanted details about a date which is supposed to be enclosed between two people only! What's wrong with you Omkara Singh Oberoi? You enjoy all the attention a little too much?"

"I reiterate I have not asked any of it. Ask her why she keeps planning my dates with those stupid girls.

Or even you in this case. If she wants to torture me like this then I won't leave her. She has to go through this same pain and irritation she is causing me to endure."

"Pain? What pain? It's Gauri who is in pain.

She is not your personal property Om that you decide to toy with her like this. Grow up!"

"Enough with the nonsense! Gauri is my best friend. I will do whatever I want with her. You are none to interfere!"

"I am also her friend. Maybe you know her for a long time but I love her no less. She is very dear to me FYI.

And a spineless guy like you doesn't even deserve her friendship.

Who can't even confess his love.

You just make her sad Om."

"Listen...You don't know anything about us...So don't you dare say..." The rest is history!

Inhaling a lot of oxygen, I reopened my eyes as Gauri's voice called my name, "Annika. You need to apologize to Om." For the first time, I heard coldness in her voice.

"Why Gauri? So that he can hurt you some more?" I scanned each of the movement Gauri made, seeing how her face hardened up, "Why are you enduring so much pain and heartache?"

"I said say sorry to him damn it.

I can't see anyone talking to him like that. Also because of me?

You are his friend as well but can't you read him?

He can never hurt anyone Annika. And me? Om can't even bear when I am a little sad. He is the reason behind my smiles, all my happiness.

You know what hurts me? If someone misunderstands him!" She was not even looking at me properly, her doe shaped eyes sparkling like quartzes!

"Actually, he is right. It's all my fault. I know he loves me.

I knew that since ages. But I was so stupid, so weak thinking it will ruin the friendship we have. Create problems between our families!

It was me who kept pushing him away Annika."

"But why would you do that Gauri? Family matters can always be solved. Why did you push him away and kept hiding under the curtains of friendship? The love between you two is so evident!"

"I thought.

I am not.

Good enough." Her slow voice quivered terribly as saltwater made their way out of her almonds!

"So you wanted to find who is good enough, the ultimate best haan?? Toh aab aise kyun roo rahi ho haan?" Om sounded immensely emotional as he glanced at a sobbing Gauri before continuing, "See?? How brainless she could get. And here am the one getting accused as well as slapped!

Still, I can't stop loving you..my little dummy!!" Wiping her tears, he pinched the bridge of her nose, "Now you stop with all this stupid sadness and smile for me. I have not seen how dummies smile for ages now!" He tightly enveloped his arms around her as if she would flutter away!

"Gggrrr. Stop calling me that!! I will punch you so hard you Chidiya ka ghosla(Bird nest)!" With all the happy tears Gauri's couldn't hide that beautiful smile which was ought to induce a laughter riot!

"Ah at last they realize!!!

Waise ye accha hain, Gauri you got so mad on my innocent little slap but here ready to punch and what not haan? Baas baas, Safayi ki zaroorat nahin hain, sab samajhte hain hum.

Akhir haq toh tum hi jataogi sari!" Delivering a wink, I grinned hard at those two cuties as Gauri blushed profusely, "Leaving the teasing aside, I am really sorry Om. I might have gone a bit overboard! But... He didn't let me complete while shaking his head, "It's fine. I guess this scolding session from you was much needed! So, Thank you, Annika!"

Turning towards Gauri he cleared his throat, "Aahhm.. So. This time everyone is here. Even your arrogant egoistic bestie got slapped for you, what better proof do you need??

And I am saying it, Trivedi. Don't you dare to duck it as a joke like the last time." Don't tell me I am seeing a nervous Om, now that's a treat!!

"I. ..." Must be one of the longest pauses as Gauri's eyes grew wider with anticipation, "Love You, Gauri Trivedi." We all heard Om heaving deeply before letting his confession out, gradually, "If you want to search the perfect one for me and look in the mirror, you will find her, always in my arms!!!" That cute furry ball blushed in absolute crimson, trying to cover her face with her palms!

But the mischievous in Om grabbed both her hands immediately, also pulling her shy frame closer to him!

Planting kisses on Gauri's knuckles, Om continued ever so cutely, "And I am so sorry for making you cry doll. But you've tortured me so so much! Now better say yes! Warna..." And his possessive voice returns along with the fake warnings!

"Kyun? Tum samajh nahin saktey? Bada vashan mara na thodi der Pehle, Harwaqt alfazein bayan zaroori nahin hoti!!!" We all laughed when Om gasped out by the swift punch Gauri landed on his shoulders!

"See how cute they look when they are together! Awww!!! Bless them!! Thu thu...nazar na laage!!" Admiring both the love birds I squealed in happiness as Rikara holding hands, walked together towards the sunset!

Not to mention how cutely they must be bickering like always!

"Chalo thank god. The cutest love story of our college reached its romantic destination!" Shivaay sighed relief with a huge grin over his face.

"I tell you! Kabhi kabhi log na itnaaa bewakoof hote hain. Aankho ke samne pyaar hote huwe bhi samajh nahin paate. Ullu kahike."

"So true! Wish us the same!"

"Means? By the way Shivaay. Thank you so much. I wouldn't have pulled this whole fake date thing off without you.

I wouldn't last a day without all your help at this college!!" I really meant every word as he gave me one of his modest beams!

"The feeling is mutual my friend!

Waise abhi ka kiya plan hain? How about we see a movie tonight?" Seeing that eternal orange star sinking down in the pool of nature we both commenced our journey towards the backstreet.

"Sure. I badly need some entertainment!"

"What about that mountain hiking tomorrow? You and Me?"

"Tomorrow? I just said that to irritate both Om Gauri. But I am occupied tomorrow yaar. Maybe the day after tomorrow?"

"Hmm. But I will not be here. I am going to my hometown for ten days!"

"What!! Nooo. Ten days? What will I do without you in these ten days? I'll surely get mad without you Shivaay!"

"As if you are sane right now? Who gave you that wrong idea miss Phooljhari?" Grinning at me teasingly he tapped on my chin as my mouth opened widely!

"Kiya kaha..Haww Phooljhari? Called me insane! Ruk ja Shivaay ki bacche! Batati hoon phooljhari kise kehte hain!" And I missed grabbing his shirt just by a few centimeters!

Ah! Having a true friend is really a bliss!

"Tum kuch samjhogi tab toh bacche honge na mere!" Being chased like a goose Shivaay smacked on his forehead, running in full speed and mumbled, "Please god give her some sense so that she can see beyond matchmaking others and concentrate on us!!! My little phooljhari. I love you so much!"

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