Surprise-not wished for

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As Mishti had planned, they were going to meet up near the lakeside. She got all ready and left in her cycle. Meanwhile, Abir too rushed to his cycle to reach the place.

Mishti reached first and was waiting for Abir. Standing near the lake, she remembered the moments they spent together at the place. A beautiful smile crept on her lips. And a hand tapped her shoulder. Thinking it to be Abir, she turned back.

Mishti: Abir...Nannu!
And Nishanth was smiling at Mishti.
Nishanth aka Nannu was Jasmeet's son, who had been Mishti and Kuhu's best friend since childhood.

He shook Mishti's shoulder and brought her back from trance.
Mishti: Nannu! Tu kab wapis aaya?
Nishanth: Aye! Don't call me that.. waise tu interrogate bahut karne lagi hai aajkal, don't you know that you should hug your best friend first!

And smiling upon his statement, Mishti and he hugged each other. Abir, who had just arrived noticed them. He didn't approach them but legged himself back.

Nishanth: Ghar chalen miss tea pot?
Mishti: Waise..tumhe Kuhu ne bataya na..ki mai yaha hu?
Nishanth: Haa..aur who's abir? New bakra huh after me?
And Mishti smacked his shoulder. Laughing upon her reaction, Nishanth kept his hand on her shoulder.

Abir, who was watching them all the time, was burning out of jealousy that she was close to the man. And he had fixed his mind to not to draw any conclusions until he spoke to her. But Nishanth's statement made his temper rise. He couldn't control anymore and barged in.

As soon as Abir stepped in, he immediately dragged Nishanth from his collar and made him stand away from Mishti. She was hell shocked on his behaviour.

Nishanth: Woah man! Take it easy. Kaun ho tum? Lemme guess..Abir! Who else could it be!
Mishti: Nannu..tu teekh hai na?
Nishanth: Don't worry Mishti.. I'm fine. Ye teekh nahi lag raha.
Abir: Mai teekh hu ya na hu..tumse kya Matlab? Ho kaun tum?

Mishti: Abir he's my cousin. And tum usse aise nahi behave kar sakte.
Abir: Haa par wo tumse aise behave kar sakta haina? Wo kuch bhi keh sakta hai aur tum koi bhi baat par haslogi? Uska sawal ka jawab kyu nahi diya..batao.

Mishti: What are you even saying abir! He was kidding couldn't you understand? Aur waise bhi ye sab tumhaare tarah ki jokes nahi hai..why would you even get it then..tum to sirf logon ke feelings of saath kheloge na!
Abir: Wow now you're defending him!

Nishanth: Guys guys.. stop it. Maine galti ki hai. I'm sorry for cracking such joke..And Mishti calm down girl. Why're you losing your cool!? And Abir.. please don't blame her.
Abir: Oh common! Stop it. Ye humaare beech ka maamla hai. Don't interfere.

Mishti: Abir behave! He's my family.
Abir: Aur mai Kya?
Mishti: Kuch nahi! Milgaya tumhara answer! Now get lost from my sight.
Abir: Wow Mishti.. mujhe samajhna chahiye tha. That I meant nothing to you. To phir itna drama kyu kiya is shaadi ke baare me huh?

Mishti: Drama to tum karre ho Abir. You said that you weren't sure. To phir itna hurt kyu feel ho rahe ho? You wanted this didn't you?
Abir: No Mishti! I wanted 'US'. Mai sirf sab kuch teekh karne aaya tha. But I guess you're fine with it.
He said looking at Nishanth.

And he held Mishti's shoulders. She inched back due to the sudden hold.
Mishti: Abir..it's hurting.
Abir: Look into my eyes Mishti.
And she looked into his eyes that were spitting fire. Hers was welled up.

Abir: I'm asking you for the first and last time Mishti..did you mean what you said? Kya mai tumhaare liye kuch bhi nahi hu?
Mishti couldn't speak up. She was hurt. And he was too.
Abir: Answer me dammit!

Nishanth tried to free Mishti but he received a punch from Abir. Landing on the ground, he realised that his lower lip was bleeding. Mishti reached out to him and made him stand.

Mishti: You can't stoop any lower than this Abir. Maine galti kardi. I thought sab kuch sort out hojayega. Aur hum kuch na kuch solution nikalenege. But no..you proved me wrong. Thanks Abir. Thanks a lot.

She said smiling with fresh tears that rolled out her eyes. Abir just realised what he did but it was too late. He held Mishti's hand but she pushed it and went away with Nishanth.

He kept looking at her retreating figure. He held his head and screamed out loud.

Abir: Kya kardiya Maine! Mishti!! Maine tumhe bhi kho diya..I'm sorry. I'm sorry..

He kneeled down and cried his heart out. After some minutes, he stood up wiping them.

Abir: Nahi Abir.. you can't lose yourself. Angrychorni tumse zyada der tak angry nahi rehpayegi..mujhe usse kisi tarah manaana hoga. Aur mai manaunga.

He called someone on his phone and instructed them to do something for him.
Cutting the call, he stared at his wallpaper that was Mishti's photo.
He smiled at her photo.

To be continued

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