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Author’s POV 

The club was filled with people who are ready to go crazy tonight, and who are already going crazy. The hyped up music and echoes of people encouraging the drunk people dancing with non sync moves could be the most positive thing about the club. The love was on air, and every one was drinking that air. The crow, the colourful lights and high peach music would not let anyone return to their home  so soon. 

Mostly everyone was drinking or dancing, and some were just finding a perfect partner for hookups, and some began to make out in a perfect corner of the club that could be seen effortlessly. 

The teenergrs seemed already tipsy and the occasional drinker looked as if they knew every trick to save themselves from passing out. Few of couples were just sitting in the bar asking for more drinks and kissing. 

The dj was doing an amazing job by keeping everyone occupied with his music, a lot of people were dancing and few were doing similar to dance by trying the non sync moves with perfect music. The whole place was filled with positivity, smiles and music and drinks. 

People looked sweaty and sticky,but no one cared about the sweat tonight, as they were more into grabbing each other to dance floor and just live the moment, 

The changing lights, energetic music and noises of people filled the club with life, and the vibe was too much to miss for anyone. It’s a sunday night and everyone knew, that they’re here to enjoy and make it a better sunday than last sunday. 

And in the crowd Jenny’s eyes caught the picture of Sam hugging and greeting a group of boys, they seemed like his friends. Jenny’s lips curved into a smile as she saw how happy Sam looked, his never ending smile and shiny eyes suited him well.but her smile vanished away as her eyes travelled further and she found Cabir standing next to Sam. 

She didn’t expect Cabir to be here, the last thing she heard about him was that he left for LA for his thesis. 

She stopped on her track and tried to re-confirm that it’s him only, she took her time and analysed his facial features, and after a few seconds she knew. 

It’s Cabir. 

Her ex-boyfriend, Cabir and Jenny met in a club two years back. The instant spark between them brought them together as a couple. They were in a serious relationship for a year, everything was going smooth for a few months until Cabir began to show his true colours. 

He couldn’t mask his real personality for long, and one day his mask fell off revealing his true colours. He started to fight over what she should wear and what not and with whom she should talk or not. At first Jenny’s thought it’s just his possessiveness peaking in but later when He began to take control over her life, suffocating her to death. She knew, he’s toxic and she broke up with him. Though it was hurting, she fought her battles and moved on soon. 

But, today seeing him here made her replay all those fights and pain given by him. 

She took a deep breath and decided to put a brave smile in front of him rather than giving him satisfaction of her still being affected by him.

She made her way to the crowd and walked closer to Sam, who also noticed her and his smile got bigger . 

“ hey…..missed you a lot “ Sam beamed ear to ear seeing Jenny. He took her in a tight embrace as soon as she came near. 

“ Goash, you’re literally crushing my bones. Jenny breathed hard, still hugging him with a glint of a smile, she managed to not to look in the direction of Cabir, who’s eyes were only on her. 

“ i don’t care about your bones, met you after whole fucking week and i deserve this bone crushing hug now shut up and hug me back “ his joyful voice made her smile all over again. 

“ idot, “ she muttered and tightened the hug. 

“ Where's Maya ?” Jenny asked as soon as they parted away from the hug. 

“ Must be around here” Sam looked around as he offered a drink to Jenny which she took without any protest. 

Jenny could still feel Cabir’s gaze on her, as he was now standing opposite to her, near the bar and having his drink. 

“ Why did you invite him ?” Jenny questioned Sam, maintaining a stubble smiling face. 

“ Who ? Cabir ?” Sam replied back with a playful smirk, but the smirk was soon replaced by a nervous smile when Jenny's indimadating gaze fell on him. 

“ Okay, don’t burn me with your eyes. I invited him here because I wanted to show him that you’re happy without him, “ He said, clearing his throat. 

“ what ?” 

“ I mean,...he was boasting about you being still single because of him  and '' Sam placed the glass on table and began to play with it as he continued “ he was saying that you still haven’t moved on from him and you’re living a devdas life after him. So I just wanted to burn his ass by letting him see how strong and happy you are. I know this sounds childish but I couldn't let you down like that….” Sam explained keeping his gaze down. 

Jenny couldn’t help but adore her friend’s stupidness, but it was cute though. Sam is all grown up, his skinny figure and curly hair would never fail to attract girls' eyes on him. And his smile, that can break millions of hearts yet he would never accept his popularity among girls. 

Surely, Jenny was upset with Sam for inviting Cabir, but now after listening to his reasons all she can do is smile. 

“ so, what’s the plan ?” asked Maya to join Jenny and Sam from nowhere. 

Jenny’s face lit up seeing maya, she immediately pulled her for a hug. 

“ bitch i really missed you “ both said at the same time and giggled. 

“ Girls, I'm here too, '' came a drawing response from Sam. 

“ owwww, so cute “ maya whined and pulled Sam into a hug, the trio hugged and laughed for nothing. 

“ don’t call me cute, i don’t like it grandma “ said Sam

“ is that a warning ?” asked maya

“ for you, yes “ replied Sam.

“ owwww, so cute “ this time maya pulled his cheeks while she loudly called him cute, grabbing a few girls' attention. 

Jenny didn’t hold back her laughter after seeing the tom and jerry due. They looked good together, Jenny thought for a second. 

“ so, what’s the plan guys ?” Maya asked, sipping her whisky. 

“ umm, as I have invited him here, let’s use the opportunity well. Girl grab any nice looking man from here and dance with him, and let that bastard know that you’re so freaking happy without him “ Sam spoke, keeping his toothy smile on. 

“ Are you kidding ? I'm here to enjoy my night with you guys. Not for … “ 

“ stop that shit, and go find a man to dance with, remember nice looking man “ maya didn’t let Jenny speak and almost pushed her to the dance floor. 

Jenny stumbles a little but she manages to balance and stand still. Glaring at amira she murmured some sweet words to her, in return maya blew a kiss. 

“ make use of your sexy dress “ yelled Sam, and chuckled to himself. 

Jenny stood between the crowd and looked around at everyone who was dancing as if this was their last night on earth. Standing still she looked at Cabir and found him smirking at her mockingly. 

Blood rushed to her body, she felt like puking after seeing him. But she knew she couldn't run away from here. She can’t because she is too strong for him, and he wouldn't be able to handle her. 

Floating her curves she began to move her body as she danced with a smile knowing that she doesn’t need any nice looking man to show her happiness to him, she is happy and all that matters to show him. She flipped her long wavy hairs on her shoulder. She was all ready to move with music, hands in the air, body moving like an uncoiling rope, eyes on fire. The joy is like a shot of adrenaline to the heart, and all at once she moved one with music, one with every crazy person dancing next to her. 

She danced like no one was watching, but of course they all were watching her including Cabir but she didn’t care now, she moved in her dress like her hips were made to sway.    

And after dancing for like half an hour she finally calls it an end passing a mocking smile to Cabir, who stood there still watching her regretting his decision of leaving her. 

“ You killed him, girl “ joyed maya with hi-fi. 

“ I had to “ breathed Jenny as she smiled heartedly, after a long time she felt content. 

“ so, this is for the success of this dork head! “ Declared maya as they cheered for the trio and gulped the vodka in one go. 

“ so, grandma, any updates from your life ?” Sam enquired as he raised his hands and showed two fingers to the waiter, asking for one more drink. 

“ Naah, the same boring life with work in it. Everyone can’t be like you na. Cracking the first deal in just a few weeks of start up “ came a dry reply from maya. 

“ don’t bad eye my business you witch. I’ve just started, okay. This is my little victory. Do one thing, resign your job and join my company. '' Sam bossed over her. 

“ only if you could pay me like Goldman sachs. “ came a prideful reply from maya. 

Jenny rolled her eyes seeing their bickering. 

“ these kids “ she mumbled and took a sip of her drink. 

“ guys, i need to use the washroom, i’ll be back in a minute “ Jenny placed the drink on the table. 

“ You want me to accompany you ?” asked maya 

“ no, I'm fine. You guys carry on please “ Jenny said with a smile and left for the washroom while Sam and Maya continued their bickering. 

Jenny washed her hands after coming out from the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror she made sure that her lipstick was still perfect. 

Coming out from the washroom she found Cabir waiting for her, outside the girls washroom. 

Rolling her eyes she ignored him and walked past him, but then suddenly she was pulled by him and pinned to the wall making her gasp in shock. 

“ what the….leave me “ she wriggled in his hold. 

“ How can I ? Tell me how can I leave you after watching your every sensation moves and the show that you put on the stage, “ he said, going close to her as he gripped her hands on either side. 

“ You know, at some point I used to feel guilty for dumping you. But now, you just made it easy  for me by showing your one more filthy colour.  Leave me bastard '' she screamed on top of her lungs, but the loud playing music in the club covered her screams. And the corridor was empty, leaving just two of them. 

Jenny was not scared, but she was not brave at this moment for sure. She has seen Cabir’s aggressive side before too. He becomes a monster when he’s in need of something and gets denied for it. His aggressive side was one of the reasons why she chose to stay away from him. 

Seeing after two years made her recall every moment that she hated after, there was a time when she loved him more than herself. But now she knows, she is more worthy than this piece of shit. 

“ i knew that your body can move sensually but i never knew that lips can move sensually too .... “ he brought his face near to her, and whispered. 

“ Get off me, you pig “ Jenny tried to push him away but he laughed out saying “ you know what? don’t waste your energy here, because you must need a lot of energy for tonight “

“ asshole, come out from your dream land. How toxic and shitty a person can you be ?” Jenny gritted her teeth at him out of anger, he was pushing his luck  now. 

“ Wrong word baby, get ready to be punished “ he spoke, making his breath fall on her face, and all she wanted to puke right there. 

Jenny was constantly wriggling in his hold while he slowly brought his face near her lips, her eyes widened and she put all her might to push him away. Her heartbeats raised as she imagined what could happen next, and just the thought of iit made her body freeze. Every passing second of him touching her skin felt like some irritating insects eating her skin. She wanted to scream loudly in his face and ran from there, but she was too shocked to react to anything. but just then they heard a voice that broke her shocking state.  Cabir turned back to look and Jenny peaked following the source of voice. 

“ Excuse me ma’am, do you need any help ?” asked the man, standing with unsurety written on his face. 

Jenny breathed in relief after knowing that she is not alone anymore, though she could handle this situation very well yet she being all alone there with a monster loosened her confidence. But not anymore. 

Scratching the back of his neck he nervously looked at them and added “ i’m sorry if i disturbed you guys, but from here it looked like the guy is forcing himself on you, so thought to offer any help…if i was right “. 

“ Well, you’re right but I think I can handle this. Just a second '' Jenny replied confidently, not flinching at all,  Cabir turned and looked at Jenny questioningly. She smiled toothly making him more confused. But the next seconds her smile turned into an evil smirk and his confusing look turned into painful pleading. 

“ ahhh…..ahhh you …..ummm “ within a second Cabir left her hand as he cried out of pain, sheer pain. Deathfully painful. 

After all she kicked him on his balls, using her knee.

Jenny walked away and showed her middle finger to him “ next time before messing up with me, think about your balls baby “ she mocked him with a smirk and looked down at him, his both hands were on his crotch, holding his lifeline painfully. He fell down out of pain and the floor didn’t fail to welcome him. 

Turning around she adjusted her dress and hair, she was loathing his touch and the feel of his touch on her body. Tears made their way down to her cheeks, but she wiped them off quickly, not letting anyone notice. Flexing her braveness proudly she  walked past the man , who was still processing what happened there. 

“ stop staring at a man, who’s bleeding pain. Let's go “ he heard Jenny's bossy tone. 

Smiling with amusement he followed her.

“ I'm Jennifer Oberoi '' Jenny forward her hands, as she sipped the vodka with another hand, she badly needed to lose her senses to deal with what happened a few minutes ago. Whenever she closed her eyes, she  could see Cabir leaning towards her face making her feel disgusted with the air that she breathed the same as him.  

“ I'm Ryan Dixit “ came from the sweet voice of the man sitting with her, who’s pupils were delighted watching her. 

“ glad to know you Mr. Dixit “ She smiled, taking his hand for a light shake and then she gulped another shot of vodka.