ManYa - Dheere Dheere se... (Continuing)

Chapter 6 - Amaya & Mantu face-to-face?

PRESENT TIME

Mantu was working on the lights. He switched on the lights and was proud of how it looked. His eyes were constantly stuck on Amaya's room. He already tried 8 times to roam around her room to get her sneak peak, this was his 9th attempt and maybe his last for today. As soon as he reached the stairs, Rama caught him and said, "Arre Mantu, these lights are so pretty. Thank you so much for your time and energy man!" Mantu just nodded in return. He was still very upset with Rama because of his lies. And now he is here again spoiling everything. Mantu was constantly praying that this time he finally gets to meet Amaya or at least get her glimpse.

Even after arguing with Uma for 100 times, his heart is not allowing him to hate Amaya or forget her. "Acha, but tell me why didn't you go to find Amaya, I thought you and Amaya are great friends, right.", said Rama and Mantu got stiffened. He still remembers what Amaya told him when she was at his house. Due to him, Chaubeyji is not letting her go anywhere and right now he doesn't want Amaya to fall into any trouble because of him. He didn't reacted that time but he indeed called Atom to see where Amaya is going and take care of her. "Chaubeyji doesn't like me Rama, and he doesn't know that I am Amaya's good friend, if he ever gets to know about that, he will stop Amaya from going anywhere, and I don't want any scene in your marriage because of me. Leave it na! You enjoy your wedding time.", said Mantu just to skip the topic and before Rama could say anything; he said, "Okay Rama, I have to go and check all the connections for the last time. I will meet you tomorrow. Good night." And with that Mantu quickly ran towards the 1st floor. Rama was puzzled but still shrugged it off and went back home.

There, Mantu slowly went near her room's gate! Afraid. His heartbeat increased. He roamed around her room and realized that there is no opening through which he can see Amaya. He stood, in front of her gate, his hands shivering, as he took a heavy breath desperation to meet her was hurting him the most, to see her. He was about to knock the door, when suddenly it opened and there she was; looking absolutely ADORABLE in the black jet kurta with black churidar legging. Her hair opened in beautiful, black curls but what gained his most attention was that black little bindi in the centre of her forehead and those nude lips which were to die for. Mantu was lost, completely lost in her beauty. Whole day he was struggling to see the smallest of her glimpse but Mahadev had some amazing plans. But Amaya was in no mood to talk to him. She saw how his eyes went from the her forehead to the bottom and then back again as they got locked with her eyes. If someone else would have done that, she would have slapped him right then and there but he is not someone else, he is special, very special, after all he is her first and last Love! Secretly she too was putting extra effort in getting ready as she knows he is at her house whole day. But right now she has to be strong. He can't disrespect and love her according to his convenience. She has to make him realize her worth in his life. He has to realize what all she has done to gain his love and his presence in her life. He has to understand that he can't bring anyone and everyone between them to destroy their relationship, even if it is his best friend Uma. And for that she has to be rude to him otherwise whatever happened a week before will happen for her whole life.

She folded her hands in criss cross and looked at him, straight in his eyes. Realizing what he was doing he straightened himself and looked somewhere else. "What do you want Mantu?", asked Amaya rudely and even in that angry voice Mantu discovered love. "The way she takes my name is the most beautiful way, as if it's just made for her.", thought Mantu. "I'm asking something Mantu???", asked Amaya, this time more sternly. "Yeah... I came here for the...lights... no..food... ahh... tea... um... you... I mean...". "Mantu what is happening??", said Amaya utterly confused. "Umm... actually food...ahh yess..actually Piya was finding you as she wants you to make her eat food, does that make sense, I think it does.", said Mantu extremely nervous and after that feeling extremely stupid.

"No, it doesn't make any sense Mantu. Because Piya likes to eat with her own hands, in Mumbai, kids are taught to eat by their own hands, as usually both parents are working same is the case with Piya. Hum bade sheher wale dhyan nahi rakhte bache ka.", said Amaya taunting Mantu. Mantu avoided her gaze after her statement. He didn't know what to say. "Mantu let's go home na..", said Uma but she stops after seeing Amaya. "I think you should go home now, I'm also late, I need to see my Mom. Good Night.", said Amaya as she closed her room's door. "Come I'll drop you to the hospital and even meet your Mom", said Mantu. "No it's not required Mantu. I can handle myself. And you please carry on your dinner plans with your 'best friend' I don't want to spoil your plans. Good Night." and with that Amaya went. Uma looked at Mantu as she said, "Why can't you see how rude she is.." "She is not being rude Uma, she is hurt and she has a right to do so. She is being authoritative with me as if she is my wife. She loves me that's why she listened to my crap and allowed me to stare at her. She really does care about me." , said Mantu smiling.