Sona clutched Vikram hard as he walked her into the crowded pub. She looked around a little uncomfortable about type place. This wasn't the first time she had been to a disc or a pub but with guy it was her first time. She was now doubting her decision noticing the number of people Vikram knew, there were many females of his age who hugged and pecked his cheek as if it was nothing. She felt a pang a jealousy hit her heart and at the same time she felt a strange fear, about he bringing her hear on purpose. There was no one she could call for help.

She suddenly felt her eyes filling up as she felt guilty breaking her brother's trust. Sona panicked realising she had lost Vikram, she looked around lost not sure where and how to find him. The sheen in her eyes blurred her vision as she crashed against a couple, ''Are you blind.'' The threatening voice made her shiver, though she apologised but the man seemed in a mood to mess. She stepped back to crash with another guy, just when she felt trapped an arm pulled her against a hard chest as she heard the mellowing sound from the man who intimidated her.

''She apologised ! you should have accepted that and stepped back.'' Vikram warned as he held the man my neck, his thumb on the nerve of his neck giving him excruciating pain every time Vikram pressed it. The surroundings turned silent as the crowd watched the confrontation.

''Is there a problem.'' One of the bouncers asked

''Ask them?'' Vikram replied dragging Sona along. He climbed the stairs that took him the private lounge, guiding her to the lush couch. His eyes didn't miss her shaking form. Vikram smiled and slid next to her, ''If I had known you still have issues with trusting me, I wouldn't have asked you out at this hour.''

She looked up, ''No, its nothing like that.''

''You and I both know it is what I am talking now.'' He huffed, ''Would like to order?'' She shook her head in refusal and he gave her knowing smile. Vikram bought himself a drink, his eyes didn't miss the flicker of nervousness in Sona's eyes. ''Relax, its not alcohol.'' She nodded

He took a sip . leaning back he kept his eyes on her face and then laughed, ''What were you thinking? I would consume alcohol then misbehave with you?''

She didn't answer, that made him laugh more, ''Hey girl, this isn't some movie and I am not a villain here. I know my limits as I too have a sister. I would never do something which would turn you uncomfortable.'' That too got answered by a nod. He shut his eyes, feeling agitated. This wasn't what he had planned about their date. He gulped his drink in one go and got up, ''Let's leave. I will drop you back.''

Sona could hear the disappointment in his voice, she cursed her mind for not trusting him when he never gave her one chance for distrust. He had even refused to kiss her because he felt she was too young.

''But we just came here.''

''Doesn't matter! You don't trust my presence and that makes everything worthless.''

''I trust you!'' She whispered

''Your eyes speak otherwise.''

''Its my first night-out and with a guy. When on the dance floor I lost you, I panicked. I am sorry.''

''Its fine, let's leave.''

''But I haven't danced yet.'' Her request came innocent. Vikram watched her for a moment. Her big eyes focused on his, expecting him to understand her initial discomfort, and he did. He offered his palm, she smiled and quickly slid hers into his. Vikram led her to another floor, which turned out to be an open terrace. ''This is open just for elite group.'' She nodded

She couldn't help but smile as soft music, the immediate contrast to the one on the lower level started calming her nerves.  Vikram walked to the center of the place, extending his palm. She stared at it with a smile, took a step forwards looping her arms around his neck. He just stood watching her. ''You can also wrap yours around my waist.'' Her words made him smile again and he did. Sona kept her head on to his chest s they grooved along the melodious tune lost in the each other's eyes. Vikram leaned and pecked her cheek, ''You are adorable.''

''That I am but you are like a volcano.''

''Sorry!''

''That's fine! Did you apologise to your sister.''

''I will, as soon as I get hold of her.''

''You should, brother and sister look out of each other. Don't spoil the bond you have with her.''

''You , my girl surprise me all the time. Who would believe that you still are a kid yet sound so mature.'' He complimented pulling her nose.

''I am not a kid!'' She pouted. Vikram watched for a second, before pecking her pout lightly. Sona blinked , blushed, then smiled as she hid her face into his chest.

''What? You kept asking for it all the time.''

''That can not be counted as a kiss.'' She replied , her face still buried in his chest. He gently caressed the back of it, placing a peck the top of her head he asked amused, ''If this what happens after a peck, I think you will dig a hole to hide after a kiss.'' He squeaked when she pinched his back taking him by surprise. Vikram dropped Sona back to her friend's place with a promise to let him know once she was back home. He had a big smile plastered to his face recalling their evening. He recalled his sister and decided to apologise once she was there  in his radar.

***

Rolli opened eyes hearing the constant sounds outside the tent. She looked on the other side and found Dev asleep, his hair on his forehead and breath steady. He looked so calm that she decided against waking him up. Rolli sat up and closed her eyes to focus on where the sound was coming from. She realised, there was more than one person. The movement was was intentional. They wanted her or Dev to step out, she smiled. Who ever they were, it was time to surprise them.  Rolli wrapped a scarf around her neck and hid a small knife in her shoe stepping out, she stretched her body like a cat. She looked casual inattentive as she walked towards the space Dev had taken her to watch the stars. She was aware of about being followed, and that Dev would soon follow her  too.

''I was expecting this from you!'' Her words startled the two guys

''I told you, she looked smart.'' whispered one

''Shut up! No one will know and she will vanish from here like air.'' replied the second one. he was the one who had never removed his eyes of her

Rolli tilted her head, ''Air never vanishes! Its always around and holds the power to nurture and destroy.'' Her words scared one of them and her eyes moved to the weaker one, ''Wait! you aren't the part of this troupe right.'' 

''get her.'' With that they lunged at her. She pulled out the pocket knife and slit the wrist of the stronger one. As he groaned in pain, her eyes moved to the weaker one who looked unsure. 

''Call the others!'' Said the one withering in pain. She went alert and jumped on the one she injured, with her feet on his neck she challenged the other two who entered the scene uninvited.

''Wow! he will be happy.'' Commented one

''And he would kill 2 birds with one stone. Revenge of Simone and this beauty on his bed.'' The group went alert when their partner groaned in pain, ''i will kill him, and tackling 3 isn't a big task for me.'' She warned and they pulled out a gun.

Rolli thought then smiled, there was another sound of feet as Dev walked out of the darkness like a King of the Jungle, his eyes looked dangerous in the moon light. ''Bad move !''

''Not a step or I will shoot.'' The man warned as Dev took a step forward. He missed the exchange between the couple as Rolli slowly had transferred her knife to Dev. There was another the scream as Dev threw the knife right into man's shoulder making him drop the gun. He didn't give the second one any chance to grab shoot as he attacked him first knocking him out in single blow. Dev broke the arm of the man whom he hand injured and watched him scream, '' I want to hear more.'' With that he moved to other arm and twisted breaking it from the shoulder. His face expressionless and devoid of any remorse. It seemed that he was trained not to get affected by others' pain.  Dev looked devil incarnated as he kept pressing the wound of injured man till he faintedThe 3rd man ran off as he moved to the one under Rolli's feet.

''You really thought I didn't see you watching my girl , and how did you forget that we had met before. Rolli stepped away from the guy as Dev lifted him in air by neck, ''I have a maniac in me , which rises every time my loved ones are hurt.''

Rolli watched as he kept tossing away the man as if he was made of feather. Dev continued his game till the man fainted. Moving to Rolli, he pulled her close, ''Now, its time to punish you. Why didn't you wake me when you knew there was someone outside the tent.''

''Because I wanted to show off my skills.'' She replied proud

Dev smiled, ''I know you are capable of fighting off any trouble but you being in trouble kills me. Promise me, you will never put yourself in any danger. Again.''

She didn't promise but Smiled. Taking his hands in hers, she kissed the back of it, ''Dev, I will not promise anything which would prevent me from being there for the ones I love when they need me . But I promise I will let you take the first step.''

Dev's head dipped as his lips met hers. Her arms went around her neck as his around her waist. He lifted her off the earth and she wrapped her legs around his waist. Dev deepen his kiss and Rolli gave in to his demands. His Lips moved to her cheeks then her neck before coming back to her lips again, ''I love you Rolli.''

''So do I Dev!'' She whispered over his lips. ''Put me down.'' She demanded

''Its you who has wrapped herself around my waist.'' He teased . She pressed her lips unwrapping her legs. He gently placed her down leaning his head against hers. She rubbed her nose against his, ''What about them?''

''I will inform the guards.'' he took one look at the men before holding her hand and walking off.

Rolli kept watching him with love filled eyes , his anger on the ones planning to hurt her. She felt at the top of the world being the love of his life. She decided to give her mother a hint about her choice of life partner.

***

''How are you doing Mom.'' Netra asked her mother in law. The old Queen of Suryagarh. The old scion sat in the dark room rocking the old chair. She had gone underground  hiding in a small village. Netra met her once in a year.

''When is Dev coming back.'' Asked the old queen

''Its still an year for him and he might stay back for his step sister.''

''And then he finds his happily ever after forgetting my son and husband.'' Screamed the old queen.

''I don't want him in danger. Sitara gave another warning killing few of our men.''

''We can get more. I don't care how many die, all I care  in about Suryagarh and death of that Dipika Rathore.'' Her wrinkled eyes spat venom as her mind again replayed the horror night of destruction of Suryagarh.

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I am down with fever so updates my come little late. From Next one , there will be a leap as Rathores will be back to Jaigarh.

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