Heer & Veer (Part 11)

PART 11

Heer wasn't ready for the party yet.

“Mily, It’s fine,” Heer said. “I don’t want to look different.” Mily offered her a knee-length dress, which she denied in favor of the plain blue jeans and kurta. She wasn’t very fond of modern clothes, as her mother had restricted her from wearing them.

“You’re going to a party at the Kapoor Mansion. You have to look good,” Mily told Heer, who frowned.

 “All set. Now let’s get you to the party.” Both Heer and Emily left to the party in Emily’s car.

Meanwhile, Veer was waiting for Heer to arrive at the Kapoor Mansion. That was when someone patted his shoulder. Veer turned to see Mirha standing there.

“Hey, I didn’t expect you to be here,” Veer said.

“Mom came from Ireland. She came here to visit Diya Aunty.”

 “You mean Kiya Aunty is here?” Veer asked with a shriek. This was the last thing he wanted to happen. Kiya Singhania was a posh lady who wanted her daughter to date Veer. This was the reason she always kept good relations with Diya Kapoor. But Mirha never liked that idea. She was always behind Tahir.

"I don’t want her to see me," Veer said the truth.

 “I know. By the way, why are you standing here? Are you waiting for someone?” Mirha asked.

“I…” That was when a car came and stood in front of them. It was Emily. She had come there to drop Heer. Heer got down from the car and stood there with her head down. She didn’t know what to do or where to go. Veer walked straight leaving a confused Mirha alone.

 “Hey, so you’re here. Welcome to my home. Hey, Mily. You also come in.” Veer invited.

“No, I’ve some work in the orphanage. Veer, I’m telling you. Better behave properly with my friend, or else” – “I know. I’ll need to face your wrath. I’ll make sure Heer’s comfortable here,” Veer assured to Mily who left after wishing Heer a good night. Veer was taking Heer inside and that was when Heer noticed Mirha standing there.

“Hello, Heer. Never thought of a day meeting someone like you here.” Mirha said with disgust filled in her voice.

“Heer is my special invitee, Mirha. She’s here as my date.” Veer defended Heer as Mirha frowned.

“So, if you’re done with clearing your doubts, I would like to take Heer inside. Come, Heer.” Veer held Heer’s hand and took her inside. She was in a confused yet bliss state as she never thought Veer would defend her when someone accused or made fun of her. Heer didn’t know what to believe and what not to believe as she never thought that someone would do like that for her, except Mily.

 “Hello, where are you?” Heer came to reality hearing Veer's voice.

“Hey, nothing. I was thinking” – “Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know I was holding your hand until now. Sorry for doing that.” Heer didn’t know why but she got a bit taken aback by that statement. For a second, she had thought that Veer genuinely cared for her. But no, it remained as her thoughts.

“Are you always like this?”

“Like what?” Heer asked.

“Dreamy, nerdy… Like that?” Heer didn’t know what to say and that was when Veer excused himself as he got a phone call. Heer felt left alone suddenly. She looked around to spot Mirha staring at her with sheer disgust. She didn’t like Heer’s presence there. She was also confused by Veer’s behaviour towards her. Mirha took out her phone and dialled Tahir’s number.

“Hello, Mirha darling. What’s up?” Tahir asked.

 “Tahir, I've hot news. You know about the party at Kapoors tonight, right? Do you have any idea who is Veer's date?'' Tahir replied with a no.

“It’s none other than your worst enemy, Heer Bhalla.”

 "What?" Tahir said with a surprised tone.

“Even I couldn’t believe it till now. But that’s the truth. She’s here and that too in the most unsuitable attire for this party,” Mirha said with a disgusting tone. Tahir was unable to comprehend this fact but that was when suddenly he was reminded by Veer’s bet on that drunk night.

 “Veer, yaar. I know that you’re an expert in making girls fall head over heels on you except one.”

“Why there are exceptions? I can make anyone fall for me. Who’s that girl you’re saying?

“I don’t think it’s possible because the girl I’m telling is that Heer Bhalla. If you make her say “I love you” to you, I’ll give you whatever you ask. Or else”

“I’ll do whatever you want me to do. I bet.”

‘So Veer has started his mission.’ Tahir said to himself with a smirk.

“Tahir, are you there?” Mirha asked.

 “Mirha, let him date anyone he wants. After all, it’s his choice, right. Let it be, I’ve no offence.” Tahir said with a voice making it as normal and innocent as possible.