Beauty & Beast

STORM ON HORIZON

Dēkha ēk khwãab to ye silsiley huē
Dõõr tãk nīgah mē hãin gūl khìle hūe....

Dear Diary,

I still can't believe that Arjun proposed. The more I think about it the more it feels like light at the end of this long long dark tunnel.

Could it be possible?
Can I finally have a life worth living?
He asked me how I felt about him? He said he will be waiting for my answer.

Dear Diary, can a fish ever deny water? Can a person lost in hot dessert ever deny rain?
Who denies chance to live ?

I can't wait for him to return...

Priya closed her diary and looked outside her window.

A Storm was coming from horizon. Clouds got darker and rain started pouring..

And if your answer is positive, I will be happiest man on the planet.

Arjun voice was still jingling in her thoughts. She blushed a little and got up.

She was happy in a long time and rain drops were feeling very welcoming. She opened her door and went out in rain.
She felt rain drops were falling in musical rhythm today.

I will make everything ok Priya, if you let me..
he had promised.

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Final exams had started but Priya was distracted more than ever. The anticipation and wait for Arjun's arrival were ever increasing.
She knew it would take him more time to return but that didn't stop her waiting.

Everytime while coming out from college gate she anticipated him standing there like always.

Maybe today he will come...

She had never regretted not having cellphone of her own more than today. If she could contact him, maybe ask about when he is expected to come back.

She thought of asking her father's cellphone to contact Arjun but if anyone finds out, it could mean a disaster.

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Few days later, one afternoon a knock on room door broke her short nap. She opened door and found grining Veena outside her room.
She never usually come to her room. This time she was looking very happy.

It's never good news for me whenever she is that happy.

'Get ready, we have to go to shopping'

'Shopping??' Priya was surprised at this unusual turn of events

'of course. I can't let you go meet your in-laws in these dresses' She scoffed.

'In-laws? What in-laws?'

'Don't you know what in-laws mean? Now be a good girl and get ready and come down quick. Your father has specifically asked me that we buy as nice things for you as possible. After all impression matters' she went out happily after informing her.

Is Daya coming with someone from his family? Her heart sank. She fell in her chair disappointed.

Arjun please come back soon.

With gloomy face she came down and followed Veena to market.

Her heart was not involved at all in choosing any dress or jewelry for herself. She could have gone through this tough ordeal like a dead weight but not anymore. Not since Arjun gave her hope.