Never let me go Ever

07

"Please today, you have to come to our gathering. In that way, you will feel fresh after what happened yesterday" Neha was compelling Ishu for the past one hour while Ishu has been stubborn in her decision.

"Ishiita, don't be stubborn. Come and let's have fun at the party" Suraj tries his best but Ishu was folding her clothes as if nothing bothers her. She is mentally disturbed by the previous day's incident. She just wanted to be in her home without anyone knowing. She can't afford to meet another scoundrel like Shivansh.

"Ishu. Let's go. I am also getting bored now" Sid, who was silent till now spoke and that's when Ishu shifted her eyes to her son who has a little pleading eye.

"Don't ask please" Ishu grabbed him for a hug while all others just smiled as at last, she agreed to come. 

"Ishu, don't make this sulking face and wear this one" Sid ordered as he gave her the new designer Anarkali suit which she bought recently.

"I am fine with this. And by the way, it's mom. Not Ishu" Ishu raised her eyes as Sid smiled sheepishly. He loves to call her at times when he wants to pamper her like a little kid.

"I don't want to hear your excuses. Ten minutes and get ready in this red dress" sid ordered and got out making her sigh tiredly. She changed herself and looked at herself in the mirror. Arjun always adored her whenever she wore anything in red. In the same way, Sid always compels her to wear anything in red. 

Neha and Suraj already left the home to arrange for the party. It was a small function arranged by Suraj for his society, friends and family. He holds such parties once in two months as he loves to socialise with his friends and family. But Ishu and Siddharth never come even though Neha and Suraj pleaded with them many times. Ishu knew many people here because their kids had been studying in her school. So she often avoids such parties. 

"Guys stop drooling," Suraj yelled at his friends who were openly drooling over Anushka who is the queen of the party. She is looking absolutely like an angel coming to the world for a trip. A white long gown with a matching diamond set made her look more appealing and amazing.

"Anushka grabbed everyone's attention wherever she goes" Anushka commented when her friends were annoyed as their boyfriends were drooling over Anushka.

"What's the use? We have at least a committed boyfriend. But see, you are still single." Divya commented on joining the table with a smirk over her lips.

"I don't need such a thing in my life" Anushka replied without taking her eyes off Suraj. Everyone knew she liked Suraj but he never paid attention to her. 

"Till when he will stay away from you. You are too good for him to resist." Kitty, another friend commented as Anushka smiled. 

Suddenly the party hall went silent as all of them were looking at the entrance. The DJ purposefully played a beautiful song as his eyes fell on the girl entering.

"Who is she?" Anushka asked as she is annoyed with the way everyone ooglw at the new girl. She wore a simple red long Anarkali suit. But the main thing that attracted everyone is her face which is glowing without any makeup on it. Her smile is the only thing she added to her face. 

"Ishu" Neha welcomed her as everyone mouthed Ishu. Ishiita stumbled a little as her dupatta got stuck on the table. Before she could take it, two people present there came running to help her, making her nervous.

"Thanks" she mumbled in a low voice and looked at Neha with a smile.

"Mom" everyone was baffled to see a 10year old kid running to Ishu calling her mom. All the people who were ogling her, now their stares changed to respect. And Ishu felt safe in the middle of such people.

"I have booked tickets to Lonavala. I will take Sid and Neha's son with me." Suraj announced as he saw the girls.

"Yeah, that's best for me" Neha exclaimed happily as she already made plans to enjoy her day without her son to the fullest. Suraj laughed at his sister while Ishu looked sad.

"How can he come without me?" Ishu asked sadly as Suraj sighed. 

"Just have fun, Ishu. Let's go shopping tomorrow. Let's party all night. And bhai, if possible get my husband also with you." Neha spoke, laughing at her comment.

"Mom, I will be fine. You need to chill for at least once a while" Siddharth is always a mature kid and cares for Ishi like an elder person.

"Fine," Ishi replied after a long sigh. Two whole days without Sid would be hell for her. 

****

"That's cute" Shagun commented when she saw a gift in the hands of Arjun.

"Someone sent me this. Seems like he is a number one fan of mine. Look here, how did he collect my old pictures too?" Arjun asked excitedly as if he is a kid who has got chocolates at random times.

"All gifts are special. But this one seemed too nice for me. Shall we keep this in our room?" Arjun asked as Shagun smiled at him. Why to even ask her when she never denies anything he does.

"Shal I frame it so that it doesn't break?" Shagun asked as Arjun's face glittered instantly. She is so sweet sometimes that he felt so lucky to have her in his life. But does he deserve such a life? 

"I have sent a mail to this id to give them a chance to meet me personally," Arjun exclaimed and Shagun smiled at him. He is a kid sometimes.

****

"Oops sorry" Anushka smiled fakely as she dropped some wine over Ishu's dress. Ishu looked at her and she knew that Anushka didn't do that unintentionally.

"It's okay. But I won't forgive for the second time" Ishu replied with a smile. She is a kind-hearted person but not a fool that anyone can bully her. Ishu mirrored one's personality. 

"Hello, aunty. It was a mistake." Anushka twisted her brows and all around her didn't like the way she called Ishu. She wanted to insult her for something which Ishu has no idea.

"No problem kiddo. Do a check-up with your doctor and wear specs." Everyone giggled at the way Ishu handled it without any heated words but with a smile. Ishu internally laughed at the poor girl who seemed to be jealous of her for no reason. 

"Ishu, let's go" Neha grabbed Ishu before they could get into a round of verbal fights.

"I am happy that we are alone for tonight" Neha exclaimed as she got inside the car to drive it. She asked her brother Suraj to take them by night itself so that she and Ishi can spend some girl time together.

"You are getting excited as if we are dating" Ishu laughed as she sat beside her.

"Full night I won't let you sleep" Neha's comment made the passers-by gasp at both of them as Ishu widened her eyes.

"Stop it, i***t," Ishi yelled while Neha winked at her.

"I am getting excited for tonight already," Neha continued, enabling Ishu to close her face from embarrassment. all the people started looking at both of them as if they had grown horns.

"Start the car at least" Ishu yelled at her again as Neha started the car and gave a flying kiss to all those passers who were still staring at the duo.

Ishu laughs at her friend when she reveals the plan for the night.

"Did you mean this?" Ishu asked when Neha sets their bed with popcorn and Ishu's diary 

"I want to know everything, Ishu. Not for curiosity. Trust me I won't judge you or Arjun here." Neha mumbled as Ishu joined her in the bed with a long sigh. Even Ishu is excited to tell everything to her friend. 

"Somehow our little fights and arguments subsided and I started helping Arjun in his punishments. He was not like a rich spoiled brat. But a nice man after all" Ishu smiled, recalling all his gestures for her.

"Then, you fall in love with him?" Neha asked excitedly as Ishu rolled her eyes. She is too dramatic.

"Maybe friends. I didn't have friends in male. Arjun was the first one. I felt comfortable with him. But I was always secretive with him and he didn't like that. One day" Ishu paused and turned her page to the special day which was marked with a green glitter pen.

"It's your birthday?" Neha exclaimed and was getting excited to hear more. 

Flashback:-

"Don't make any sound" Arjun announced as he was happily arranging all the stuff to surprise Ishu for her birthday. He had never done this to any of his friends. But Ishu is special. She never considers him as a rich guy which his friends usually do. In the right terms, Arjun without his surname, can't have any friends. But Ishu was the one he was sure wouldn't leave his side. 

"Strawberry icecreams?" He asked as the old man smiled and replied "all ready".

"Today, I just hope there won't be any inspection by your grandfather" one of the staff exclaimed as Arjun turned to his side with a frown. Can't he speak positively? They heard Ishu's voice as they all turned at once to look at her surprised yet shocking face. 

"Happy birthday" all exclaimed happily. But Arjun didn't wish her as his eyes were on her hand which was inside the big broad palms of someone. Arjun looked up and saw a handsome guy accompanying her. The jacket he wore shows that he is no ordinary guy but a powerful person. 

"Thanks all. Meet him, Harish Mehta. He is my fiancee" her words made Arjun shocked.