Aarzoo:A Tale Of Twisted Desires

Chapter 3:Soulmates

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His words have her chills to get spine, she started to have cold sweats. What did he mean by punishment? She looked at him scared as he started make love to get mouth again. She tried to struggle and move away but he kept kissing her until she started to see black dots. He understood she was about to faint so he left her mouth and started to remove her frock. She got more consious as she felt his fingers on her back making her back bare by sliding down her chain. She was horrified by his acts, he was her professor, her guide how could he be so inappropriate with his student,she can never adapt to the fact of him being her husband and he's being too intimate.

She started struggling violently which triggered him. He directly tore her soft dress asking her brasserie claded chest exposed to his eyes. He didn't wait for a moment, holding her both wrists in his one big hand he pulled her hands above her head as she started crying in pain due to the force be had applied. He ripped her brasserie in a moment and started sucking on her soft flesh like a newborn baby. She cried in pain and humiliation, she had stopped struggling by now but her warm tears kept cascading down her soft red face. Travis pressed her other breast fondling it in his palms as he suckled feverishly on one.

Soon he felt no movement and looked at Hrida who had fainted. Such a sensitive girl she's even on the bed. He decided to continue and made love to his sleeping wife whole night. In the early morning he finally released and stopped it. He took her to the bathtub while she was still sleepy and cleaned her. After giving her a bathe he dressed her up in a simple wine red colored frock. She looked divine in the dress and he felt like to start all over again but controlled himself and went to the gym in the east wing of the mansion leaving her alone in her room so she could sleep properly. Even if she was not fully conscious she was screaming and moaning whole night in pain and pleasure so she needed sleep.

The next few days went well, Rutvi and Hrida's friendship peaked is level. They were almost inseparable. Travis had warned Hrida to stay away from Rutvi but she kept trying her best to get his permission but all her efforts for having Rutvi only irked Travis more. She was ready to do anything for Rutvi, how dare she love someone else than him so much. His obsession felt challenged by all her efforts. He had strictly warned Hrida to stay away from Rutvi and keep no contact specially after college timing but she secretly kept in contect on calls and social media apps woth Rutvi spending her evenings with her too unknown to the fact that Travis knew everything. Her each and every action was noticed by him. She was really naive to think her secret was unknown to him.

She used to look happier and brighter these days but he was feeling insatiable thinking the smiles were not because of him but someone else. It was the next week, a nice Tuesday morning. Rutvi and Hrida were in the library as Hrida was explaining Rutvi something whole Rutvi listened to her with undeviated concentration. They were done soon and left to the classroom for the first lecture. Today's first lecture was of Travis, Rutvi and Hrida sat down at their usual place though this time Rutvi sat near the wall while Hrida was sitting in the other corner. Travis explained his topics with professional efficiency and gave a few questions to the students to solve.

Every one got engrossed in the work when Travis took the chance to get near Hrida. He walked towards her and she felt his steps, her heart started hammering like a drum in fear. He was walking near her but stopped when he saw Rutvi looking at Hrida and holding her hand. Rutvi was silently doing her work but she felt a tap on the desk and she turned around to see Hrida tapping her pen on the desk anxiously just like the first time she had met her. Hrida was almost shaking in fear, Rutvi got afraid if she got a panic attack. She quickly held Hrida's palm which was cold like ice and softly whispered in her ears,

"Kya hua Hrida? Kyu darr rahi ho, hum hain na tumhare sath.."

(What happened Hrida? Why are you being scared, I'm here with you..)

Hrida who had tears in her eyes turned towards her, Rutvi saw a sheen layer of sweat formed on Hrida's forehead in the cool weather. Rutvi slowly caressed Hrida's back and tried to move her hand which was holding her palm to take the water bottle but Hrida clutched Rutvi's palm tightly not ready to let her go. She shook her head looking at Rutvi who took the water bottle from another hand and brought the bottle towards Hrida. Hrida's heart melted at Rutvi's concern, she slowly drank the water from the bottle as Rutvi wiped her tears and smiled assuring her that she was with Hrida. Hrida reciprocated the smile but soon her smile faded away as they heard,

"Ms. Hrida and Rutvi I think I assigned you both some work? Show me your copies.."

Both the girls looked at the professor, Rutvi was a little nervous but Hrida was scared. Travis came to their desk and took the note books. He looked at both of them and with a glare and both looked down ready for a lesson in fear. Travis looked at them, he had seen their subtle interactions with his hawk eyes but they were so engrossed in each other to be oblivious to his glare. He spoke in a firm yet deep voice,

"Umm..Ms Rutvi you haven't completed yet but I think you're clear with the concept and Ms Hrida do you like to be ignorant to the class to not have started even? Where's your attention? I think you need extra help. Meet me in my cabin during your lunch time, okay? "

Hrida looked down but Rutvi looked at Travis and decided to object him in his decision, Hrida knew it very well she was really intelligent. Rutvi said,

"But sir I think you should give Hrida a chance to try it she knows the concept better than me too..she ju-"

Travis didn't let her complete her words. He was getting frustrated by her, he already didn't like her and now she's trying to get his Preciousa away from him. She creating distance in then from the day she has arrived. He spoke with anger evident in his voice,

"Did I ask your opinion Ms Rutvi? "

Rutvi was about to answer him but Hrida held Rutvi's hand and shook her head telling her to not speak more through her eyes. Rutvi calmed down and shook her head silently. Travis smirked and looked at Rutvi, an idea had popped in his mind. He told her,

"Ms Rutvi, get out of the class "

Hrida's head shook up to look at him. She knew he was doing this deliberately. He knows very well how to use his powers discretely and get his motive completed. Rutvi looked at him in shock, she didn't really do anything to be asked to leave the class. She was always a good student at least in her reputation and relation with her teachers. She was never asked to be out of the class or got any such punishment, she was confused. She opened her mouth to say something but Travis beat her to it and said,

"Not a word more or you will be suspended from my lecture for a whole week "

She looked down as she heard whispers and giggles from the class. She felt almost insulted but she left silently. A tear left her eyes as she walked out of the classroom. Hrida felt worse, she felt guilty for something she wasn't even responsible for. She felt that she's the reason for Rutvi's condition and looked at Travis but this time her eyes had tears helplessness and anger which Travis noticed. He kept looking at her fierce eyes which weren't scared anymore and loudly ordered the class to continue their respective works if they don't want to join Rutvi. He moved towards her and leaned on her desk saying,

"Don't forget to meet me if you don't want your little friend to be in more trouble darling."

Hrida nodded at him silently and soon he moved away from her. Her angry eyes were looking so seductive he almost wanted to forget everything and have her all for himself but he didn't want her to face any kind of humiliation in the university. Even if he kills them later she will be hurt and he couldn't let that happen ever. Only he could be the reason for her smile, her anger even her pain. No one else was allowed. Rutvi was standing outside for a few moments but she didn't want anyone to look at her like this so she went to the library as the next lecture was still away by half an hour.

She went upstairs to the library but couldn't focus on any book so she took out her phone and connected it to her ear pods. She started listening to a few songs as she looked outside the window. She consoled herself thinking it's okay, everything has to have a first time. And that professor is so strict even if he's really good at teaching she doesn't gets a good feeling about him. She knows he one of the youngest professor and handsome too. Almost every girl in the class has a crush on him but she didn't like him for some unknown reason he gut feelings made her more tensed around him. She thought about Hrida, why was Hrida so scared some times. What could be the reason which made her have such bad panic attacks around so many people.

She was lost in her thoughts while reading an online novel on her phone listening to the songs in the background. After sometime she felt a hand on her shoulder and turned around to find Hrida who want looking into her eyes. It looked like she was guilty and ashamed. Rutvi smiled at Hrida and asked her if the lecture for was over to which she said the lecture early so she came to meet her. Hrida apologised almost crying saying it's all because of her but Rutvi laughed and wiped her tears off saying it's not her. She looked at Hrida and said,

"Koi na shant ho ja tumne thodi bola tha mei hi zyada bol rahi thi par woh teacher kitna sadu aur khadoos hai nahi? Bada aya mujhe nikalne wala mei toh bolti hu iski class me khud hi nahi karni..chor ti shant hoja amma,nahi toh ab mei bhi ro dungi aur mei roti hui na boht ghatia dikhti hu phir tujhe nightmares aige mere..haha!..."

(It's okk you can down, you didn't do anything it was me who was talking to much but don't you think that teacher is literally such a jerk? Who does he think he is to get me out of his class I myself boycott his class.. leave it you calm down or I will start crying too and I'm warning you I look really ugly while crying then you will get nightmares of mine..haha!...)

"Pa par dari toh mei thi..tu toh ba bas meri help kar ri thi sorry"

(Ba but it was me who was scared you were ja just helping me sorry)

Hrida spoke stuttering, she was feeling like she committed a crime by being such a fool and getting scared like that. It's all because of her mistake that Rutvi was thrown out of the class. She knew Rutvi never got punishments so it was new for her and felt really bad knowing she's the reason for it. She had heard those people making fun of Rutvi once she had left and it hurt her more. She tainted Rutvi's reputation, maybe she's really unlucky. She can't even let the people who love her be at peace. Rutvi hugged Hrida and Hrida broke down for a moment silently crying but soon composed herself and then smiled as Rutvi made funny faces mimicking Hrida's cry. She felt blessed to have such a good friend.

They talked a little which consisted of Rutvi cursing Travis and Hrida laughing at her funny words since Rutvi couldn't use proper curse words on a teacher. She didn't dare to ever disrespect a teacher but she was genuinely angry at him. Soon it was time for the next lecture so they left together to the classroom. The other two lectures went smooth and soon it was lunch time. Hrida told Rutvi to go the the food court and start eating she'll be joining her soon but Rutvi denied saying she be waiting for Hrida and won't start until she will be back. Hrida agreed defeatedly knowing very well about her stubborn her friend.

Hrida went to his cabin trying to keep up a neutral face. She knew he dismissed the class earlier because she had been crying since Rutvi left and a few students had completed their works so anyone could see her tears if looked closely. He didn't want anyone to witness it so he ended the class earlier saying he had some other works to be done which is urgent and left. Hrida slowly knocked on his cabin and instantly heard a come in. She went inside and found him looking concentrated on the work he was doing on his laptop. She cleared her throat to get his attention. She wanted to leave as early as possible, as Rutvi was waiting for her. He looked at her and said,

"Come here Snow "

His voice held dominance which made her follow his command instantly. She took slow steps already feeling her legs weak like jelly. She was scared he might start something here again but went closer to him which her eyes glued to the floor. The bland floor looked more interesting to her than looking at him as she knew he was already having his eyes on her. He picked her onto his lap, held her chin gently and made her look at him. He said in his deep voice which always gave her chills,

"What happened to the fierce rage in your eyes my little fireball? You looked like fire baby...so sexy..I umm wanted to f**k you right on your desk "

He whispered on her neck groaning as he sniffed her long hairs. She just sat like a statue trying to not provoke him but his actions made her stir a little. She looked at him and softly said,

"Sa sir, Rutvi wait kar rahi hain humara..hum jaye please "

(Sa sir, Rutvi is waiting for me.. may I leave please)

Her innocent words stirred the beast inside him. She wanted to get away from him for that stupid girl. His demeanour changed suddenly, held her jaw tightly. She felt the harsh grip on her jaw which made her wince in pain. He looked at her eyes glaring hardly and said,

"You don't want me to ruin that foolish friend of yours do you? If you want her to have a simple life with a good career you will not meet her ever again..just go and end your friendship with her I want this mess end by tonight. Umm go"

He left her and breathed deeply to control his anger. If he won't control himself he will end up destroying everything. She looked at him in fear as tears spilled out of her eyes. She got out and ran away straight to the washroom. She got inside one stall and cleaned her face and got out. She went near the wash basin and washed her face. Her face was looking quite red but she smiled making her breathe normal and got out of the washroom. She went to the classroom to take her lunch box and left out to meet Rutvi in the garden. She saw Rutvi sitting on the bench alone going through her phone, her lunch box on the side still kept untouched.

She went to her and sat down on the bench. Rutvi looked at her and exclaimed excitedly,

"Aree tu aa gayi jaldi chal hum dono khana boht bhuk lagi hai yaar "

(Ohh you're here let's eat fast..I'm famished)

Hrida smiled and they both started eating. Rutvi asked what that professor teached her when she already knew everything. Hrida told her that he re-explained the concept and she learnt it better. Rutvi smiled and asked her to help her with the topic than as she already missed the class. Hrida nodded but told Rutvi that she can't always depend on Hrida she won't be there to explain everytime. Rutvi laughed and said she would stick to her like a ghost forever and Hrida will have to accept it anyways. She can't get rid of Rutvi ever. Hrida smiled and nodded, once they had their lunch Hrida told her she needs to the class to take a book from her bag and will join her in library soon.

She went to the silent classroom. No one was inside as everyone was enjoying outside. She to was enjoying these days but maybe life can't let her be happy. Her eyes shined with the tears. She really didn't want to lose Rutvi. She took out the small white bottle and to the pills in it. She gulped the pills with water at once. She left the class and went outside to his cabin. Maybe she really didn't deserve happiness, Rutvi was too good for her. But she will cherish her forever.

She could never let a tear get into her friend's eyes let alone hurt Rutvi. Life was really unfair with her. God only gives her a few good things in life but than takes them away too. She walked slowly as each step felt heavier than the last one but directly went in to his cabin. She went inside without any permission and sit down on the small couch. Her eyes kept spilling warm tears until she saw darkness all around her as she closed her eyes. She was tired of everything. Travis looked at her sleeping form. He knew she wouldn't be able to take it so easily so let her cry and mourn over it.

Rutvi kept waiting until the next ten minutes in the library at their usual place but when she didn't find Hrida there her patience broke. Rutvi really lacked patience always. She called Hrida twice but when she didn't get any answer she decided to find her. She went to the classroom but didn't find Hrida there. She called Hrida again but heard a ring from their desk. She went to their desk to check for Hrida's phone and found it there. She took it and cursed her for being so careless. She kept thinking where Hrida could have gone when she felt something beneath her shoes. She moved her feet and bent down to find a white coloured pill. She knew this pill,Hrida had told her she used to have sleeping pills sometimes to rest her body when she used to get anxious.

Rutvi had strongly opposed this and told told to not take such things but Hrida told her she had insomnia and it was really hard to sleep for her so she needed it sometimes at night or day too. Rutvi tight this must have fell down when she might have had her pill. She kept thinking where Hrida might have gone to find silence. Then she remembered that Mr. Escoffier had told her to visit him in the morning maybe she would have went to meet him but she had met him already. Then she remembered his cabin was next to the sick room. She went to the sick room to check. But the sick room was empty. Her mind went to the cabin which was always silent, she knows Hrida won't go there ever bit maybe she had fainted mid way and he found her.

She just needed to check once it's okay if he scolds her. She knocked at the door of the cabin but instead of a come in the door peeked open slowly. Mr Escoffier was standing infront of her on the door and she backed away scared of him. He looked at her clearly looking pissed and asked,

"Why are you here? "

She looked at him who had scared her but got her courage thinking about her bestfriend. She needed to find Hrida immediately so she spoke fumbling a little I'm nervousness,

"Sir do uh you do you know where is Hrida? I mean have you seen her here? "

"No "

He said instantly and was about to close the door when she held the door and pleaded him,

"Sir please.. Are you sure? She had her sleeping pill ..She might sleep anywhere I need to find her fast it's already more than ten minutes the drug might have started working on her system please sir"

Her words suddenly rang in his mind and horror took over his sharp features. He turned around and went to Hrida who was on the couch already asleep. He cursed himself for not checking on her before and rushed to her only to find the bottle of sleeping pills in her hand which was empty.

She had emptied the bottle of sleeping pills to commit suicide.

Friendship is so deep, it binds two strangers into the most intimate yet sacred bond. That's why friends are also called Soulmates.