Everyday unfolded like the previous one. The closeness became more and more comfortable. Noel was back from honeymooning and he had invited Ananya and Arjun over for dinner on Saturday. He was the first to nudge Arjun and comment, “You guys look like a couple man. Scene kya hain dost?” Arjun never took his comments seriously but this however he liked and didn’t have any answer to it and just smiled. An easy way to avoid when Noel bugged him.
Ira and Ananya talked. And talked at lengths & in detail. They always updated each other. Ira then spoke about how their honeymoon was. They were both very different in nature and choices but somehow they had a connection and they clicked well from day one. She had insisted that Ananya should ask or atleast start the topic with Arjun. It’s almost been a month now. They cannot just assume and not know what they feel for each other and be absolutely complacent about it. “Guys are jerks! You have to take charge and control, Ana, else how will you know?” she exclaimed throwing her spatula in the basin while making pastas for dinner. The noise almost snapped Ananya and a realisation dawned upon her. Ira was right and she had felt this way before too but it was too good and she was too scared to lose him if it was otherwise. But she couldn’t be laid back about this. She decided and made a mental note to either talk tonight or maybe in the morning.
The drive was unusually quite. Both their minds were cluttered with thoughts and none of them knew how to start or rather where to start. Arjun almost felt claustrophobic and rolled the windows down saying the breeze was really nice. Ananya didn’t mind it too. The weather was really beautiful and the wind was cool and comforting unlike the atmosphere in the car. On reaching home Arjun went to his room and settled on the bed. Ananya didn’t know what to do. She went to her room changed into a comfortable pair of shorts and white tee. She thought twice and let out a breath and entered his room. Arjun was staring at ceiling as if trying to search for something.
“Hey!” she said on entering
“Hey… Ssup?”
“Hmmm... There’s something I need to talk to you about. Is this a good time?”
“Ya! Ya, totally a good time. Even I wanted to speak to you about things… Lot of things! You go ahead first…”
“Hmmm… I actually don’t know where to start from. But there’s something you need to know. I might be wrong but…”
Her talk was cut short by a long ring. The sound of their door bell. Both of them instantly looked at the clock on Arjun’s table. 2.30 A.M. who could have possibly come? Arjun opened the door with Ananya right beside him holding his arm. He was shocked to find her. She was the most unusual visitor and the hour was inappropriate.
Sunaina, Arjun dated her during the three years of college while doing his graduation. During those three years the flirt turned serious and he fell in love, unexpectedly. Distances grew once he came to pursue his MBA. Sunaina’s parents wanted her to marry within a year and Arjun wasn’t even sure if wanted to marry or just stay together. Marriage was the last thing on his mind considering he was still making his career. This difference of opinion fights and distance ended their relationship. Arjun took more than the 2 years in the B-school to completely get over her and even a mention of her name could change his mood. And here she stood right in front of his eyes. Ananya and Noel were the only ones to know the complete story as they were there with him during his worst days. The thought of she marrying someone else was killing Arjun but his helplessness got in the middle of things. And icing on the cake was Ego! The after effects were that Arjun swore never to get into a serious relationship and had multiple flings to just get her out of his mind. Each time he failed and by the end of it he became used to it and jumped back to way he was before he met Sunaina. A Casanova!
Ananya slowly pulled her hand away and moved a step back. She was as shocked and surprised but was waiting for him to talk. Arjun didn’t know where to start and how to start his conversation. Sunaina’s eyes were swollen and they looked lost but were looking straight into his eyes. She opened her mouth to talk, she started to murmur and tears welled up her eyes. Before he could speak she was in his arms sobbing he had no idea what to do. He knew Ananya stood behind him and he could feel her stare on his back but he had no idea what to do.
“Shh… Sunaina… Enough… come on in!”
Between her sobs & gibberish talks they heard her voice which was explaining how she got here. She was lost and confused didn’t know whom to go. She had contacted some college mate who told her Arjun was in Bangalore and he will surely help (Arjun was known among his friends for that). And whatever clothes, money & confidence she could take with her she packed all of them and came to Bangalore. All he understood in her 45 minutes of sobs was she wasn’t happy with her marriage and her parents were forcing her to stay there. She had no clue where to go until she was given an idea to meet him.
Ananya went to the kitchen poured a glass of cold water for the guest. She came out to the room and handed the glass to Arjun. Sunaina gulped water in between her sobs. She wiped her face with a tissue that was handed to her by Ananya. Ananya felt bad looking at her and the pain she was in but within her something wasn’t feeling good. She knew Sunaina was here for a long time… Really long time…
She had a sudden feeling of losing… Losing him… She didn’t want to believe that… Unfortunately she had to!
Ira and Ananya talked. And talked at lengths & in detail. They always updated each other. Ira then spoke about how their honeymoon was. They were both very different in nature and choices but somehow they had a connection and they clicked well from day one. She had insisted that Ananya should ask or atleast start the topic with Arjun. It’s almost been a month now. They cannot just assume and not know what they feel for each other and be absolutely complacent about it. “Guys are jerks! You have to take charge and control, Ana, else how will you know?” she exclaimed throwing her spatula in the basin while making pastas for dinner. The noise almost snapped Ananya and a realisation dawned upon her. Ira was right and she had felt this way before too but it was too good and she was too scared to lose him if it was otherwise. But she couldn’t be laid back about this. She decided and made a mental note to either talk tonight or maybe in the morning.
The drive was unusually quite. Both their minds were cluttered with thoughts and none of them knew how to start or rather where to start. Arjun almost felt claustrophobic and rolled the windows down saying the breeze was really nice. Ananya didn’t mind it too. The weather was really beautiful and the wind was cool and comforting unlike the atmosphere in the car. On reaching home Arjun went to his room and settled on the bed. Ananya didn’t know what to do. She went to her room changed into a comfortable pair of shorts and white tee. She thought twice and let out a breath and entered his room. Arjun was staring at ceiling as if trying to search for something.
“Hey!” she said on entering
“Hey… Ssup?”
“Hmmm... There’s something I need to talk to you about. Is this a good time?”
“Ya! Ya, totally a good time. Even I wanted to speak to you about things… Lot of things! You go ahead first…”
“Hmmm… I actually don’t know where to start from. But there’s something you need to know. I might be wrong but…”
Her talk was cut short by a long ring. The sound of their door bell. Both of them instantly looked at the clock on Arjun’s table. 2.30 A.M. who could have possibly come? Arjun opened the door with Ananya right beside him holding his arm. He was shocked to find her. She was the most unusual visitor and the hour was inappropriate.
Sunaina, Arjun dated her during the three years of college while doing his graduation. During those three years the flirt turned serious and he fell in love, unexpectedly. Distances grew once he came to pursue his MBA. Sunaina’s parents wanted her to marry within a year and Arjun wasn’t even sure if wanted to marry or just stay together. Marriage was the last thing on his mind considering he was still making his career. This difference of opinion fights and distance ended their relationship. Arjun took more than the 2 years in the B-school to completely get over her and even a mention of her name could change his mood. And here she stood right in front of his eyes. Ananya and Noel were the only ones to know the complete story as they were there with him during his worst days. The thought of she marrying someone else was killing Arjun but his helplessness got in the middle of things. And icing on the cake was Ego! The after effects were that Arjun swore never to get into a serious relationship and had multiple flings to just get her out of his mind. Each time he failed and by the end of it he became used to it and jumped back to way he was before he met Sunaina. A Casanova!
Ananya slowly pulled her hand away and moved a step back. She was as shocked and surprised but was waiting for him to talk. Arjun didn’t know where to start and how to start his conversation. Sunaina’s eyes were swollen and they looked lost but were looking straight into his eyes. She opened her mouth to talk, she started to murmur and tears welled up her eyes. Before he could speak she was in his arms sobbing he had no idea what to do. He knew Ananya stood behind him and he could feel her stare on his back but he had no idea what to do.
“Shh… Sunaina… Enough… come on in!”
Between her sobs & gibberish talks they heard her voice which was explaining how she got here. She was lost and confused didn’t know whom to go. She had contacted some college mate who told her Arjun was in Bangalore and he will surely help (Arjun was known among his friends for that). And whatever clothes, money & confidence she could take with her she packed all of them and came to Bangalore. All he understood in her 45 minutes of sobs was she wasn’t happy with her marriage and her parents were forcing her to stay there. She had no clue where to go until she was given an idea to meet him.
Ananya went to the kitchen poured a glass of cold water for the guest. She came out to the room and handed the glass to Arjun. Sunaina gulped water in between her sobs. She wiped her face with a tissue that was handed to her by Ananya. Ananya felt bad looking at her and the pain she was in but within her something wasn’t feeling good. She knew Sunaina was here for a long time… Really long time…
She had a sudden feeling of losing… Losing him… She didn’t want to believe that… Unfortunately she had to!
Woman, I love it, totally! Gripping, detailed and very well documented... Leaves you wanting to know more.. Finish it, like RIGHT NOW!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot.. Yup will try to post the next one soon... :D
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