Chapter 19: chapter 19

I raised my head towards the vehicle. It was a black taxi and its windshields were closed.The windshield to my extreme opposite moved down slightly, but still I couldn't see the one driving."Hey chick! Where are you going?", a hoarse voice echoed from that little space of the window. Chick?Blinking heck! That word had me fuming. "Narak me jaa rahi hu! Chaloge?", I exploded without considering the consequences. The next second, the windshield came down rapidly.Now, I could see the motorist's face clearly.My throat went dry. He seemed neither to be a British nor an Indian. His face had an evil look and his hair was completely disheveled. He was staring at me through his blood-red eyes, plastering a sinister smile on.His looks made me shiver from within. I twirled my neck left to right in the hope of finding a saviour, but couldn't find anyone.He came out of the car and paced towards me slowly. He neared me with a maniacal laugh.It was obvious to say that he was drunk by the way he was trying to manage his poor balance and clumsiness. Aashi, calm down. *self-pacify*I mentally prepared myself with my self-defensive tactics. However, he was drunk and he might not be able to handle it if I hit him hard no matter where. However, my stupid overthinking trait made a heads-up. What if it goes the other way around? No, I can't. Damn! What did I do? I went anxious. I closed my eyes in terror as I wasn't prepared to heed the aftermath making its way towards me.I could hear his footsteps nearing me. My heart started beating its usual fast. Tears left their castle. Please stop, please stop! *praying*Nonetheless, a hushed silence took place the coming second. His footsteps paused.I slowly opened my left eye to perceive the case.He halted at his place with his eyes stuck towards my left as if he found someone standing behind me. Surprisingly, I even felt someone by my side. Even so, I couldn't gather my courage to move my sights an inch to or fro. His sinister smile faded and expressions became blank. He stepped backwards, got into the car and drove at an extreme speed he could.I sighed thanking the Almighty. Hold on!Who made him run away?I spun around, but no one ceased to be visible except a few old individuals and kids coming out of the airport's exit from a distance.Did he run away by looking at these people?Not possible. Then what made him flee?Umch! Anyways, I can't stew upon this quest for the whole night. A huge virtual thanks to the person, if I am thinking the right way. I assume, I should brace myself to face and fightback against such unexpected perils here and be extra cautious. I assembled my almost gave-up bravery and headed further.I stood there to catch a cab, switched on my phone and meanwhile checked for the time.It was 9:30 PM here, and it was a timely difference of four and half hours from India.*thought clicked*I didn't call home. But, it's almost 2:00 AM there, everyone might be sleeping.I called Ayu but was out of coverage.Obviously, he might be on his way to Mumbai.My phone rang. It showed DAD! I was still at an unease due to that crap. Anyhow, I can't disclose it to them or else unneeded panic will turn up.I took a deep breath and swiped the green icon. Dad- Honey! Did you reach?Me- Just landed dad. Dad-  Are you okay?Me- Haan, dad. Dad- Why are you sounding stressed? Tell me the truth. Me- Relax dad! It's just the exertion. Dad- Are you sure? Me- A hundred percent. Dad- Alright, got a cab?Me- Not yet. Dad- How far is your flat provided by Oberoi's for accommodation?Me- GPS shows an hour. Don't worry, I will manage.Dad- I know tigress, call me when you reach. Me- No dad. I will drop a message, you should sleep. Dad- But..Me- Dad! I will be fine, pretty please? Dad- Alright honey, Take care!Me- Sure. Beep.. Beep...I know he won't sleep unless I call him once I reach the flat. *smile*Huh! Dad believed me. I have acted so well.Oh, Yash! He will kill me if I don't call him now. Ring.. Ring...(2)Beep.. Beep...(2)Why isn't he answering the call?Might have slept like never before. *rolling eyes*I saw a vacant taxi standing just a few steps away from me. I walked ahead and saw a guy standing near the driving seat.Ah, he might be the driver. He seemed to be the better one than that creep. That taxi was a registered one with some cab agency as it had a trademark on it. In fact, such cab drivers are tracked all the way, so it's safe enough.Though I was unable to see him properly because of the dark, but that doesn't matter."Take me to this address please", I handed him my address card without looking at him and got into the back seat of the cab. Or should I say, I forcefully made him hold the address card scanning his face and grabbed the back seat.What else do you expect after I faced such a nasty incident?I just wanted to leave this place as soon as possible. And what if he hires some other traveller?I can't let that happen as I am surely not willing to wait here for some more time."Excuse me!", he said. "Excused", I blurted searching for the power bank in my purse."This is my taxi", he replied standing outside."When did I say it's mine?", I shrugged still digging my bag. "But..", he stretched without looking at me.Yes! I could feel it as he stood vertically undeviating his position with his tower-like height body outside the car. "Oh, I am getting late. Just sit and start", I demanded. "Miss! I am not a driver. I have hired this for myself", he dropped the bomb. Boom!He sounded irate. Shucks!HE IS NOT THE DRIVER ! He is the one to hire this taxi, not the driver. *face palm*Aashi, another blunder? How can you just declare anyone as anything without even enquiring properly.Wow! Technically, it's his hired taxi. He should be seated here and I should be standing out. And look here, it's completely the other way around. *self-miffed*What do I do now? I should apologize. Yet, how do I face him? He is already furious. My first day in London couldn't be this bad. Meanwhile, he bent a bit down and he gave a peek through the car's left window. I am dead. I gave him a quick side-glance.A smile curved on his face immediately when he saw me.Smile?Wasn't he irate?Do I know him?I surveyed his appearance a bit. He was wearing glares, which he removed instantly when his orbs landed at me. After cycling my mind a jiff, I recognised him.Shit! Shit! Shit! "You?", we both unisoned. ************************************Ahem! See you all in the next part. Till then stay tuned and miss me😉#KeepReading #KeepLoving❤️❤️