FALSAFA

CHAPTER 8 - You and Me!

Dhruv: What are you saying Kriti! (loudly) How can you be so careless?

Kriti: Excuse me Mister! I am careless? Why didn't you bring your phone?

Dhruv: Because I never thought this would happen! (pointing at the door)

Kriti: Huhhh.... As if I knew this would happen....

Dhruv thought there was no point in arguing with her and suggested that they spend the night waiting for the watchman to come.

Kriti: What!!!! There is no way that I'm staying on the terrace for the whole night.

Dhruv: Then do one thing, jump from here and fly home like superman. And if you survive by chance then call the watchman to rescue me. OK? (irritated)

Kriti stared at him. There was no other option for her. She peeked down the terrace to see if the watchman was there, but he was not.

Dhruv moved towards the bench and sat at a corner. Kriti followed him and sat at the other corner. He was looking at the sky when she spoke-

Kriti: Dhruv!

Dhruv: Hmm? (still looking at the sky)

Kriti: Can I confess something?

Dhruv: After screaming so much you need permission to speak? (smirks)

Kriti: Ufff! Leave it. Now I don't want to say...

Dhruv: Ok ok... Tell me!

Kriti: Ummm! I know it's just been few weeks since we met and I don't even know you properly. But still I feel comfortable with you. I feel safe when you're around.

Dhruv looked at her.

Kriti: That day in your car... I would have not gone along if it was somebody else. I went because it was you! And today I'm here with you at this hour. But I know this is the safe. (smiles shyly)

Dhruv smiled at her. His smile contained a silent promise – "you are always safe with me Miss Mehra! Always! "

He said nothing. She remained quite too. After few hours the tiredness started to kick in. Kriti started yawning.

Dhruv: You can take a nap if you want. We have to wait till morning after all.

Kriti: No it's ok.

Saying so, she rested her on the edge of the bench and was looking at the stars.

After few minutes he spoke –

Dhruv: You know, people say if we miss someone and say that to the stars, the person understands somehow. I always think that is only possible in movies. There is no logic in these things. That's why, these are just mere philosophical quotes. What do you think?

No answer from the other side.

Dhruv: Kriti? (turns to her)

He was left quite seeing her.

Dhruv's POV:

She fell asleep. I told her to take a nap but she rejected. And now see! But I was witnessing the most beautiful scenery. She was sleeping like a baby. Her arms were crossed around her shoulders. Her head was resting on the bench. Her hair strand was on her eyes. I moved close to her and placed the strands behind her earlobe. As soon as she felt my hand, she grabbed it and came close to me. She then placed her head on my chest. She hugged me tight, but was still in her sleep. Chill rushed down through my spine as she touched me. I was feeling epic. She shivered a little due to the cold wind. I wrapped my arms to cover her. She felt warmth and hugged me more tightly. She was comfortable. I didn't disturb her, or I can say I didn't want to let go of this feeling. I was messed up and she was the only one who made me feel that it's going to be ok eventually. I was normal with her.

Dhruv hugged her and closed his eyes. PEACE it was.

The moment was magical. That day had so much for them. Dhruv was thinking all this as he too slipped to sleep slowly. The hug was still intact.

The next morning -