Author: I am losing interest in story writing because of the very low response. From the next chapter, if the response is low. I will stop posting.

The chapter is small as I couldn't think much because of low interest.

Happy reading...

Suddenly, Ruhi was alerted. She roams her eyes all around trying to find someone who was gazing at her.

Ruhi (shocked): By when will the party end?

Before Nayan could reply, Saurav came there.

Saurav (wrapping his arm around Ruhi): Rooh, what happened beta?

Ruhi quickly wrapped her arms around Saurav. And Saurav pulled her into a hug, trying to comfort her.

Ruhi: I feel someone is staring at me. This feels so creepy.

Saurav (patting her head): Calm down.

Ruhi sighed, still hugging.

Saurav: From when you started to get scared?

Ruhi broke the hug, to look at him.

Saurav: Someone is making you feel comfortable. Do you know who that person is?

Ruhi shook her head.

Saurav: What are you supposed to do then?

Ruhi stared at him for a few seconds.

Ruhi: As Harsha bhabhi told me, when you feel someone is staring at you. But you don't know who, then you yawn and keep an eye on that direction. The one who is staring at me will also yawn

Saurav (nodding): Correct! Go ahead.

Ruhi roamed her eyes around once again. She knew from which direction someone was keeping an eye on her. She took a deep breath and yawned.

While yawning, she flicked her fingers, keeping her eye in one particular direction.

On the other hand, A guy was staring at Ruhi for a long time. Her yawn affected him, and he yawned too.

Understanding the guy's actions, Ruhi observed him. She met her eyes with that guy's eyes. He immediately started looking in the other direction.

Saurav and Nayan were observing her. Khushi and Niyati stood confused.

Ruhi (complaining to Saurav): Bhaiya, he is that mouse. Huh!! He is so creepy. I am sure when the college begins, he will be in the same college as mine. He will make fun of me because of my clothing and this event.

She was sulking.

Nayan (smiling at her antics): I will handle him. Don't worry.

Ruhi (glaring at Nayan): Kyun? I can handle my situations. I am strong enough. Kuch bola to daant tod dugi main aur jeb nikal kar kachre me phek dugi. Vaise bhi muh kholta hai to kachra hi bolta hai. (I will break these teeth and pull out his tongue. I will throw it in the dustbin. Whenever he speaks, it's garbage only.)

Saurav (chuckling): You okay now?

Ruhi (hugging Saurav): Yes yes!! My Saurav bhaiya is here na.

Saurav chuckles, patting her head.

Ruhi: I was feeling so scared because of this mouse. Eww!!!

Saurav (flicking her nose): Rooh, when we are scared. This happens. We don't think rationally. Our emotions overpower. Don't worry.

Ruhi nodded.

Saurav: My prettiest girls, enjoy. And I am here only. If you feel a bit. Just come to me.

Niyati (smiling): Yesh papa...

Saurav (looking at Nayan): Take care of my girls.

Nayan (pouting): I am not their bodyguard.

Khushi: Oh! You are...

Niyati (giggling): Yes chachu... You are...

Saurav chuckled and left.

Ruhi (smirking): Bodyguard, bring some spicy, tasty snacks for us. Come on girls.

Niyati: Fries too...

Nayan chuckled at their drama and nodded.

The three sat on a table and Nayan sat with them. The waiter served them snacks.

Ruhi now felt comfortable and calm. She was enjoying the party. Though a few times, she felt eyes on her, she knew who he was. She glared back at him

After meeting all the guests.

Anirudh, Saurav, Ankita and Mihika settle with the kids at the table.

Anirudh (concern): Rooh, you okay?

Ruhi (nodding): Yes, yes, dada. Don't worry.

Mihika: But what happened?

Ruhi: Uh!! Huh!!! That mouse was staring at me creepily. I felt uncomfortable and scared.

Niyati: Why do you say mouse bua?

Khushi (complaining): Papa kissed him.

Niyati (shocked): Haww!!! Chii bade papa....

Listening to her words, Anirudh's eyes were wide open. Saurav and Ruhi burst out laughing, remembering how everyone used the same words back then.

Anirudh (clearing his throat): Let's have dinner.

Ankita (scrunching her nose): Chii Ani...

Mihika (joining Ankita): Chii bhaiya.

Khushi (giggling): Chii papa chii...

Saurav, Ruhi and Nayan were trying hard to control their laughter. Niyati was looking at everyone with a confused face.

Anirudh (trying to intimate): Let's have dinner in silence.

Ruhi (whining): Bhaiya, we could have captured this moment and shared it with bhai.

Anirudh (acting stern): Rooh, your dinner.

He pointed, asking her to be quiet. Ruhi shook her head, laughing.

Ankita: Enough now! Have dinner.

She ordered. Everyone obeyed and started dinner talking here and there.

Nayan: Mom, tomorrow, as I told you, friends will be coming to stay. Ruhi also agreed.

Ankita nodded.

Saurav: Tomorrow going for a stay? We have planned a trek on Tuesday.

Ruhi (shocked): I forgot. Umm... Towillrow, I will stay at Nayan's place. Tuesday morning, pick me up for the trek.

Anirudh: No need to spoil health. You will be awake the whole night and then trek. No... Plan one thing.

She pouted, looking at Mihika for help.

Ankita: Ani is correct. Mihika won't support you. Go for one and you can plan the other one later.

Ruhi nodded, looking at Saurav and Nayan. She was confused about whom to choose.

Ruhi sat silently, thinking about whom to choose.

Saurav: Don't overthink bacha. Enjoy with your friends, we will plan a trek next time.

Ruhi (grumbling): I don't want to miss anything.

Mihika (rolling her eyes): No one is leaving you, Ruhi. Postpone one thing for another time.

Nayan sat quietly. He wanted to ask Ruhi to join him.

Ankita: Do one thing, Nayan hasn't asked anyone for tomorrow's plan. He will ask them on Friday. Go with Saurav later, he may get busy. Your college will be opening next Monday. Before college, you can enjoy both.

Ruhi was looking at Nayan with puppy eyes, asking him to postpone the plan.

Nayan nodded, chuckling.

To be continued...