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Sanskar’s pov….
I still remember I was weeping because no one were there to play with me when I was only 5 years old as all were older than me…. I started complaining mom to which she said she has one special angel with whom I could play…. We went to meet my special angel….
After a lot pleasing to mom I took her in my lap…. Her tiny legs kicked off my face with a small childish giggle of her when I asked her will she play with me…. She was just 2 year old…. My Cute pink fairy….
From that day my whole world started revolving around her only…. I never let her cry…. I used to make her laugh by making funny faces…. She used to pull my cheeks as she loved to do that….
Days took place…. The months flew by quickly…. Years passed away….
We raised up together…. Also learned in same school…. Our friendship also grew stronger with passing time….
When she was 10 years & me 13 years Due to dad’s imp work we shifted in US…. We cried a lot while leaving each other…. I promised her that we’ll meet soon, but fate of us had stirred something else for us…. After shifting, we’re in contact but don’t know what happened suddenly they vanish like they never existed…. My parents tried their level best to detect them, but no use…. Time went quickly…. My parents lost the hope of finding them…. They back off abruptly…. Only I was adamant to find My Shona…. She became my life with passing time…. When I completed my 12th I got hold of admission in an Indian college for further studies…. My parents also agreed as it’s their dream as well….
After getting to India I went straight to Dehradun where Shona used live…. Their neighbors told that they also left after 1 month of our exit…. I didn’t lose my hopes…. I moved to Mumbai where I started my further studies…. In all the activities I met my cousin Shivay I told him everything about my life…. On his suggestion we hired a detective…. He was trying his best to find my Shona & he got little succeed also…. He told me that she lives in Mumbai only which gave a new beam of hope….
Time was running out fast….
I completed my B.Com…. Daddy called me back to US for Master degree, but I wasn’t ready to leave without her…. Thus I convinced them to complete my Masters in India only…. I was missing them a lot but helpless also I knew that they were also missing Shona….
It was my first day of Masters…. My university was holding all types of courses like engineering, medical, arts, etc….
Mine commerce college has been in front of Mbbs college just a spacious campus in between…. That day one girl came racing towards me looking backward…. She was a medical student as she was wearing a white apron…. Before I could move in no time she scooted by me & was about to fall, but I pulled her back such that she was hugging me tightly due to fear of falling…. After few mins her grip on me got loose she slowly moved backward…. The moment our eyes met…. Those big almond shape eyes were reminding of my Shona’s eyes…. That softness of her long silky hairs which were hanging on me were giving me the same happiness as I used to feel while playing with my Shona’s hair…. Specially I was experiencing the same warmth & same affection having her close to me which I used to have with Shona….
“Swara….” I heard her friends calling her…. We got back to our senses…. She left me & moved back….
“I’m truly sorry I didn’t see you Mr…..” She apologized politely….
“It’s k….btw I’m Sanskar…. Be careful…. Run looking forward Ms. Swara….”
“How did you knew my name….” Swara asked with frowned….
“Just now your friends called you & your name plate indicates the same….” I said pointing on her name plate…. When I learn it fully my happiness crossed extremities….
“Swara Gadodia” This name was ringing in my psyche…. I was about to embrace her, but her friends called her again & she ran away quickly….
I thought I found my Shona but I was fearing that there could be many girls with the same name so to clear my doubt I told my detective to gather info about her….
It was my Shona’s birthday…. Yup I was excited for her birthday & also for meeting with her…. My detective finally got every info about her…. Most imp thing was she was none other than Swara Gadodia whom I met few days ago…. That’s why I felt that warmth & affection having her close to my heart…. I became her friend also to confirm my doubt after our encounter….
Later a lot of debate between my heart & mind, I went to her house in the afternoon….
After 2 bells her maid opened the doorway….
“Where is Swara….” I asked seeing her tensed….
“Woh Swara mam is in room & don’t want to meet anybody….” she said rudely….
I tried to enter, but she wasn’t ready to permit me in so I tricked her saying to give me some water….
As soon as she went I entered inside…. I began searching for my Shona…. She was dwelling in a small row house with 4 bedrooms including hall & kitchen which was designed beautifully…. I searched her in hall but she was no where to be seen so I went upstairs but to my bad luck maid came…. Ignoring her, I almost found out every room, knocking but the last one I opened without knocking…. I was traumatized to see my Shona crying hugging her knees….. She raised her head hearing her maid’s voice….
“Mom, I tried a lot to block him, but….” she stopped saying further as Swara signed her to leave….
As soon as maid left us alone…. I sat on bed besides her….
“What happened Shona…. Why are you crying….” I asked her wiping her tears….
Her eyes lit up hearing Shona….
She hugged me tight…. She was weeping her heart out….
“Sansku plz don’t leave me alone again….” she pleaded between her sob….
“I’m not living anywhere…. I’m here only…. plz don’t cry Shona…. At least tell me what happened…. Why are you crying….” I was becoming more concerned….
She didn’t stopped nor uttered anything…. I let her cry it out….
After sometime her sob vanished…. I parted the hug…. I made her drink water…. After drinking water, she rests her head along my chest…. I was sitting with support of headboard of bed….
“Shona…. How do you know that I’m only your Sansku….” I inquired her to change her mood….
“woh yesterday I saw you when you’re talking to Ram uncle & Sujata aunty on video call & heard everything you said…. That time I wanted to tell you that I’m your Shona but my one of the teacher rang me so thought to tell you after college, but you went early….” She narrated everything tightening her grip around me….
I also tighten my hold on her, feeling her presence after a long wait…. We remained in silence for some time….
“Happy Birthday Shona….” I wished her placing a gentle kiss on top of her head….
“Let’s celebrate….” I suggest thinking it’ll alter her mood….
“No…. I don’t desire to celebrate….” she replied with teary voice….
She was ready to cry again….
I made her see into mine eyes palming her face….
“What’s wrong Shona….” I asked her as she was the one who was all time excited for her birthday as well as for others likewise….
” Today…. It’s… Mom-Dad’s…. Death… anniversary… too….” she disclosed with chocked voice with fresh tears running…. She hugged me tightly crying vigorously….
I was completely shocked…. I wasn’t catching anything…. I tighten my grip around her….
“Shhh Shona…. Calm yourself down…. I’m sorry….” I stressed to calm her….
“It was my 12th B’day…. We were returning home from restaurant our car met with accident…. I was saved as I was sitting back side but that mom-dad left me alone….” She was remembering past….
“It’s ok Shona….” I embraced her tightly….
She drifted off to sleep because of continuous crying….
I slowly laid her in bed without disturbing her sleep…. She seems so innocent while sleeping…. Her Angelic face was looking pale…. She is gripping my hand in slumber…. I sat there crassing her hairs….
Damn…. I was cursing myself badly…. I wasn’t there with my Shona when she needed me the most…. Only thought of losing her made me go insane…. I was close to Shekhar uncle & Shomi aunty they used to pamper me a lot than Swara as she was coddled by my parents more than me…. I’m feeling bad I want to share her grief but recalling the past moments will give pain only…. I was having many questions but I thought not to raise the topic more….
Later in late evening Shona woke up with jerk due to horrible dream of that day…. She was shaking badly, sweating heavily…. I made her drink water, she hugged me in fright….
“Don’t worry Shona I’m here only….” I tried to comfort her pain….
“Never ever leave me alone….” she asked promised from me & I happily assured her….
We worked our way to the kitchen as we both were hungry…. We found nothing and then I ordered food from outside…. Till then we watched tv & talked about random college stuff….
When food came I served for us…. I was feeding her as Swara was busy watching Barbie movie…. I was noticing her…. She wasn’t my kiddo anymore…. She grown up with more maturity than her age…. May be due to the incidents happened but I’m missing her cute antics…. Soon we finished with dinner….
“Shona…. I’ve decided something for you…. If you’re comfortable with it….” I spoke gaining her attention….
“You can decide anything for me…. I trust you….” she pronounced with her delicate smile….
“From today onwards we’ll stay together…. I mean tomorrow you’ll shift to my house….” I awaited for her reply as she went in deep thinking….
Suddenly she get up from her sit…. I believed she didn’t like my proposal, but to my surprise she came towards me & sat on my lap….
“I’m so happy Sansku…. It’s the best gift anyone could give me…. I don’t desire to stay alone anymore…. I’ll shift to your house tomorrow….” She cried out in joy pulling my cheeks….
First, though I got doubt, but later finding out her happy I felt relieved…. She was back in her childish mode….
“Shona what happened after my departure…. Where have you been…. Why didn’t you try to contact me….” I didn’t mean to spoil her happiness but I wanted to know everything….
“After you left Dehradun…. Mom-dad got busy in business…. I was missing you badly but they always pacify me giving excuses…. Don’t know what happened to them after that…. They’re in some troubles…. They never told me anything, just one day we transferred to Mumbai…. Later on that accident took place…. Dida my Nani took care of me for 3 years…. But she’s was having some imp work in London so she moved…. She is attempting her best to come back, but due to work she wasn’t coming…. That’s how I’m living entirely with all facilities, but without love & care…. Yesterday I heard you talking to uncle aunty…. I feel so glad that I’ll not be alone anymore….” She explained everything resting her head along my shoulder….
“I’m so sorry Shona…. You endured so much alone…. I wish I would have been there with you….” my words left incomplete as she held her finger on my lips making me quite….
“It’s not anyone’s fault…. That was past & now you’re with me so no worries…. I found my best friend back that’s enough….” She was truly happy as I was….
After that day Everything changed in our lives…. Next day we shifted to mine house with her stuff…. After few days I informed Mom-dad…. They’re so happy that they came very next day to India…. Swara was getting more pampered by mom-dad…. We three never let her feel alone…. Mom-Dad talked to her Nani that we’ll take care of her…. Soon I finished my master degree, but Shona was still contemplating it was her 3rd year of Mbbs…. Till then Dad settled our business & I too joined it after completing my studies….
Days were passing very happily…. I used to drop Shona to clg in morning & used to pick up in evening…. That was about the extent of our daily routine…. She used to tell me about her whole day…. We used to do a lot of masti after returning home…. I used to help her in studies….
It was Swara’s last year of Mbbs…. She went to some camp outside Mumbai…. I wasn’t ready to send her alone, but she convinced me with her cute tricks…. She proceeded to camp, but that day I was missing her badly…. I was getting uneasy when I heard the news about the earthquake near that place where Swara was…. In no time I drove off in max speed…. I reached to her camp…. My fear of losing her increased seeing the condition of that spot…. I was searching her madly screaming her name but she was no where to be seen…. I travelled to nearby Darga the holy place, for prayers…. I was continuously praying for her safety…. After prayer while coming away I saw her helping a child with first-aid…. Only I knew how much I was glad to see her sound and safe…. I raced towards her & took her in a bone crushing hug…. I thank to God for holding her safe…. I snapped off the hug & kissed her whole face without caring about the situation, people & mostly her reaction on my deed…. She was numb all over…. I didn’t care I just started lecturing her for careless nature…. She immediately hugged me assuring that she’s totally fine….
I brought her with me talking to her teachers….
Whole journey she talked about her camp & I was just adoring her lovingly….
When we reached house mom-dad glare us angrily…. They scold Shona for not keeping her phone with her & to me for irresponsible conduct….
Later that night after making Swara sleep mom came to me….
She talked with me about my behavior for Shona…. She made me recognize how much I’m deeply In Love with My Shona…. It was the most glorious day of my life…. Mom was doubly happy as it was her aspiration of making Swara as her DIL….
I was happy realizing my Love but somewhere I was scared about Shona’s feelings for me…. Mom told me that she too loves me as per her observation, but I wanted to experience it on my own…. I began ignoring her which was affecting her a lot…. She was feeling sad because of my conduct…. It hit me more guilty, but I was happy also….
One day when I was immersed in my work with my PA at that time Swara came with lunch to spend some time with me…. I acknowledged her, but pretend as in I didn’t notice her…. She was standing fuming in anger or can say in jealousy outside of cabin seeing my PA close to me as she was explaining some ppt to me…. Soon Shona lost her control & barged inside angrily…. Her action made me shocked as she literally pushed my PA away from me…. I stood up in shock…. She circled her hand around my hand….
“Stay away from my Sansku…. He is Mine only Mine got that fit in your tiny brain….” She roared making my PA jumped in fright….
“Shona calm down…. She was just explaining me ppt….” I tried to calm down her cupping her face….
“I don’t care…. Appoint any male PA….” she said shoving my hands….
“Ok, fine… I’ll appoint soon….” I assured…. I gestured my PA to leave….
“what was that Shona….” I asked her suppressing my laugh….
“How dare she came near you…. Huh chipkali kahi ki…. You are mine only mine….” She complained huffing in anger….
I pulled her towards me locking her in my arms….
“I’m yours only yours….” I assured her pecking her cheeks….
Soon realization hit her…. What she did…. What she uttered few mins back…. Glancing over our position blood rushed into her cheek, making them pink which was pure blush due to my closeness…. It was normal for her being in my arms as best friend but today situation was different…. She immediately went from there being shy…. I break open into the fist of laughter seeing her condition….
After that incident I used to tease her making her blush which was pure sign that she too love me…. I waited for her final exams to get over to confess my feelings & finally that day came…. She arrived home after giving her last paper, but to her disappointment she didn’t find me as I was busy in the preparation of surprise for her….
Yes I finally proposed her confessing my feelings…. She showed some tantrums but at the end she too confessed….
We told mom-dad about us…. They were genuinely happy for us…. In fact, they started planning for our wedding…. We’re a happy family…. Our love increased by running time…. Mom-Dad used to tease us making both of us embarrassed….
Everything was going pretty smooth…. We all were happy but there is saying na that happiness doesn’t last for long…. Same happened with me…. Mom-Dad passed away in accident…. I was shattered hearing the news of their demise…. I was getting depressed day by day but she was there for me…. Shona took care of me very well…. She faced this situation & that time also she was shattered but for me she became strong enough to support me…. She was giving me courage to live again with new promises…. After few months there was a conference with foreign delicates in Australia for 1 month…. I wasn’t ready to go but she convinced me reminding me that it’s dad’s dream project…. I wasn’t ready to leave her alone as I was feeling something was amiss with her…. She stated that she’s fine & had some workload of hospital nothing else…. I agreed after a lot of argument for that conference which I regret the most as after coming back Shona was nowhere…. She left me alone without saying anything…. I asked Servants…. Investigate into the hospital where she was working…. To her friends…. Everything was waste she didn’t left any clue behind….
Sanskar’s pov end….
“After that I met her today morning after 4 long years…. I desired to tell you both this only…. That we are not strangers to each other…. I love Swara a lot…. I’m the most happiest as I got Swara back…. Our engagement happened…. These all events seems like a dream but it’s reality….” Sanskar revealed everything to Ap & Ragini who where looking all shocked while emotional too…. They hugged Sanskar who was gazing at moon….
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SORRY is all I can say for being late…. Truly exams sucks…. Finally I’m free of them…. I wrote after like one month so don’t know how’s chappy…. Sorry if it is boring but writing after one month kinda broke my link….??? Kindly do share your views if you liked it…. You can shoot your questions regarding any query about chappy….☺