Chap 25- confrontation
A year passed, Aryan landed in mumbai in evening. He was changed man. He had became mean, he hardly talked to anyone, he simply had become indifferent. He should have never fallen in love. Trust is such an important factor in relationships infact any relations. He gave his all in love- he killed, he stood by her in every step of way yet all he got was distrust from her side. He had started smoking again, smokes 10 cigarettes. He doesnt care even if she comes back in life because now he doesnt want to be in relation no matter how much he had loved her. He didnt want to admit but he still loved her. That insane love was still there but not to express anymore. He spend time with Dad who has grown thinner over the year, his smile faded, shine on his face gone and the only person responsible for it was Imlie. Why? He still wondered sometimes yes he was at fault that night he had apologized, but she took it to another level and made it to something else. She just left with a mere note , she left two men who loved her dearly. His dad loved her more than he did his own son. He didnt want to think about it anymore, he decided not to sleep in their room. He went to guest room and settled there.
After few days, Aryan was told to go Mussorie to training center and help the new recruits , it was a month task others will be there too. Raja, vinayak and Sumit he had lost touch with them, he is been working solo. Raja though do message him now and then. He always looked upto Aryan.
The training center was situated right before the mountains it was a beauitful sight when Aryan arrived . He was greeted with the Manager of the Center . He showed him around and made him familar with the grounds. After the all the greet and meet he headed towards to assigned room in the center itself. He wanted to sleep as he was exhausted from the travel.
Next day, since it was his free day he decided to explore the beautiful city. The markets, the locals, food everything was heavenly. While he walked in market he saw an children orphanage.
He remember he use to go to Ngo in mumbai whenever he had gotten time. So he decided to go there and spend time with kids and also donate money.
When he entered, the kids were playing all around. The playfulness of the kids brought smile to his face. He hadn't smile in long. A small boy came running and crash into him.
"Hold on there boy, kise bhag rahe ho.. are"
He hid behind his leg. "Wo dekho na didi jabardasti mujhe karela khilana chati hai" pointing towards a room. He looked up to that room and wished he never had. She was here. The time froze. They both looked at each other with so much longing yet none of them moved.
Aryan looked at her- she has changed. She had changed the day she left but physically as well.
The fullness of her cheek has lost its charm. She looked lean. The playfulness of her eyes now gloomy. She wasnt in salwar kameez her day to day usual dress. She was wearing long blouse with jean jacket and long flare skirt. She had cut the hair too, it was now shoulder length. He had loved her thick beautiful black hair. She had color it brown which was unlike her. So much change.
She came forward, "Aahan khana kha lo chalo aaj nai chalegi tumhari"
"Nai did nai khana"
"Nai khaoge to nai baat karungi chali jaungi"
Aryan scoffed loudly at that. He said tauntingly "
Beta , sunlo tumhari didi ki baat , varna wo sach mein chali jayegi. Unkin aadat hai logo ko chod ke jana" he took the small child finger and brought him forward and nudged him towards her. Imlie was hurt but she kept quiet she took ahan by hand and took him inside so he finish his food. Aryan spent one hour with the kids and decided to call it a day, but before he going he needs to do one thing.
He saw her in room looking at herself in mirror, he went in locked the door. She saw him through mirror eyes wide, he turned her around and hold her tightly by elbow visibly angry.
"Aryan dard ho raha" she said stammering
"Tumne jo dia mujhe? Mujhe to chodo- dad who loves you more than me. Tum to puri badal chuki ho Imlie hmm?? Wo raat , i had said sorry i came to you but you? We should have talked to each other as mature couple.Mujhe marti baat na karti but you just left?? Kaha kaha tumhara saath nai dia Imlie bolo? Why you came
In my life? Tumse handle hi nai ho raha tha bata deti Imlie. I regret yes i regret marrying" he left her hands. "I am sorry" is all she said
"Why you still have this sindoor on ur head? Take it off" he tried taking it off Imlie stopped him. "Stop it Aru"
"Tch tch not Aru am not Aru anymore. You broke the relation the day you left. I dont care what you wrote in note, you left Imlie you left without a care about me and dad."
"Aryan stop this please . Whatever happened has happened. You seem to moved on too. I can see the indifference in your eyes. And regarding sindoor we are still married and i am still on my words- i will not divorce you" a traitor tear escaped from here eyes.
Aryan didnt want to take any further he left in anger and disappointment. Imlie started to cry.
She sat down on desk and started to write something.
Aryan was in his room, on his stomach on the floor. He was intoxicated with hand bleeding. He had hit the glass in the bathroom with rage. He hates her because he loves her too much still. He slept thinking about the ifs.
