They both saw her at the same time, Aadtiya quickly got up and ran to her , hold her by elbow.
"Tum aagayi Imlie, kitna miss kia tumhe.. kyu kar rahi ho aisa" He pleaded. Imlie stood there expressionless, she was lost.
"Sir, bole na Imlie se kuch bol nai rahi. Naraz hai mujhse abhi bhi. Aapko kaha tha na mane please sir" he was folding his hands in front of Aryan begging him to help him.
Aryan finally spoke, "Imlie laga ke tum muje dost manti ho, par tumne mujhe do baar ehsaas dilaya ke main..khair mein abhi bhi dost manta hu isliye i want to tell you ke you should go back with Aadtiya."
"Kahe?"Imlie finally broke her silence, she wanted to know what is going on.
"Wo tumhara pati hai" She hold her hand up before she say something , Aadtiya went on his knees and grabbed her leg "Jaan sorry bolana , jo bolugi wahi karunga. Yeh thik nai lagta jo tum kar rahi ho"
"Chodo hume " Imlie losing her patience.
"Sir bolona ise meri koi baat nai sun rahi hai. Mein mar jauga iske bina. I love her" he looked at her and gave a smile and made crying face again.
"Aadtiya, shayad mujhe aur meri dost ko akele mein baat karna chaye. I promise you, she will come to your house tonight. I will drop her personally . And i am sorry for all the trouble. I didnt know my being with her is going to lead her on. " Imlie looked at them confused. What has he spoken from monster mouth. She kept silent she wanted to have this talk alone anyways. Before leaving , he hugged her and dug his nails in her back. She yelped silently nevertheless she just stood there. Aryan grabbed her from the entrance and took her upstairs to his room. This is the first time , Imlie saw his room. "I dont want chacha to listen to this, beti maante hai tumhe" he said with little disgust in his voice.
"I want honest answer to whatever am about to ask, tumhe meri kasam" She nodded.
"You love me?"His was heavy with emotion.
She looked up suprised "Whaat?" Maybe she didnt hear it right
"Are you in love with me?" He closed his eyes, he was losing his patience with her today.
"Yes" She replied showing no emotion. She couldnt lie today kasam de di ek sawal pucha wo bhi ye.
"Imlie.. how can you?? You are married!! I mean its wrong on so many levels. Wo bichara aaj khud ko rok nai paaya. Usne bataya ke you are in love with me Because of that you left your in laws. Imlie i didnt know meri dost aisi ho sakti hai. Tumhari saas , she is sick because you left them to answer the world Imlie! What pyar Imlie!? Ab samaj aa raha hai ke tum wo pizza place pe kyu kaam kar rahi ho. Ghar chor dia hai, guest house mein rehti ho, divorce notice bhi behj dia. You know how guilty i am feeling?? How disgusted i am at myself? That our friendship is turning somebody life hell!! "He yelled at her did not give her chance to speak. He was huffing in anger. Imlie stood there shocked at the revelation. Shocked at the amount of trust he has on her. Zilch. None. He listened to that disgusting monster, and now he is yelling at her.
"Imlie, agar tumne kabhi mujhe dost mana hai, aaj tum apne ghar jaogi varna humari dosti khatam" it hurted him to say that but he had to do it. He cannot be a homewrecker.
"Aryan-"Imlie spoke up
He raised his hand to stop her from talking.
"I saw him Imlie, he broke down infront of me. He begged me to make you understand. I dont want this drama Imlie i care for you i want you to do the right thing Imlie" he grabbed her elbow trying to put sense in her.
She laughed, a tear escaped from here eyes - a sad laugh. "I love you and I have no shame in that. Did I ever made you feel otherwise? Did i ever made you feel embarassed then why are you feeling disgusted?? Is it wrong to love? Did i ever asked you? Yes all my actions my care was because of love, also you are best friend first Aryan . Yes i love you and i dont have any shame in that"
"Stop it Imlie!! What love love laga ke bethi ho. Its not love Imlie!! Please baat ko samjho. I am loosing my patience. Ab tum kuch nai bologi.. you are going to your in laws house. Mere liye Imlie humare dosti ki vaaste, please dont complicate this anymore. I will be always your friend but tum jo chati ho woh galat hai. Bus!! Dont you dare say anything" he grabbed her and took her downstairs.
Imlie was done. She knew he will not listen to her today. Hell, she doesnt even want to tell him anything anymore, he says i broke his trust- but he broke mine. He is not ready to even listen to her. Friend what friend. Sab jooth hai except her love. She only had pure love. And for that love, for his promise, she will just do as he says. He wants to drop her there so be it. She always fought her battle alone she never needed anyone anyways today also she will fight. Just to givr Aru satisfaction, to take his guilt and disgust away she is ready to go back to the hell house. His promise bounding her.
Before she sat in her car, she thought of her only wish she ever had to kiss him. Anyways the truth of her love is out not the way she wanted it was ruined by the monster nevertheless she has lost everything what can she lose more.
"Ruko" She ordered Aryan. She went closer to him and closed her eyes daring herself to do what she is about toz. She cupped his cheeks and kissed him on lips. Aryan eyes went wide in shock. She kissed him on both his cheeks, on his nose and finally his forehead. Aryan was suprised at her boldness after all the shouting and screaming , she just kissed him.
"WHAT THE HELL IMLIE!" He shouted at her.
"Chalo hum beth gaye " she opened the door and sat on passenger seat looking on the road.
Aryan have had it, he is not sure whats come over Imlie but hopefully once she is back in her house, some sense gets into her.
Imlie stayed silent and so did Aryan. She looked outside. Smiling at what would her mother would have said.
Jogan. The word again so apt for her. Ready to be stupid in love ready for everything for him.
She never knew this side of her, she just followed what her soul, her heart told her to do. She doesnt have anything to lose.
