A few days passed and Mini somehow overcame the grief of Preet's demise. One night, they were sitting in their peaceful place, their balcony...
Mini: Neil, are you sure about going ahead with the plan? I mean... Do you think it'll work?
Neil: We can't be sure about anything, can we? But yes, if everything goes as per estimates... I think it'll be a success.
Mini: Hmm...
Neil: Kya hmm?
Mini: Yeh ki tum jhooth bol rahe ho...
Neil: What? Mai jhooth kyun bolunga?
Mini: Yeh toh tumhe pata hoga.. 😏
He sighed. He knew he can't lie to her, but at the same time, he didn't want her to overthink.
Neil: Honestly, I don't feel comfortable with this final plan we've made. Some voice at the back of my mind says it might be the wrong move. But then, we don't have any other option.
She smiled and looked away.
Neil: What?
Mini: I knew it.
Neil: Toh mujhse puchha kyun?
Mini: Taaki tumhe yeh bata saku ki sirf mai nahi, tum bhi overthink karte ho. Don't worry Neil, we can pull this off.
He looked at her for a few seconds and then pulled her into a hug. She smiled and hugged him back.
All of a sudden, Neil's phone beeped and then a series of the same sound followed. He broke the hug, clearly irritated at the interruption and checked his phone. His expressions changed and he seemed lost.
Mini: Kya hua? Is everything alright?
Neil: Hmm? H.. Haan, sab theek hai, just my relatives ...
Mini: Tumhare relatives? Lekin tumne bataya tha ki tum unse touch mein nahi ho... then all of a sudden...
His phone buzzed again and this time, it was a call. He declined it and switched off his phone, keeping it aside.
Mini: Why did you do that? Kuch important bhi ho sakta tha...
Neil: Relax Mini, kuch important nahi hai...
All of a sudden, it started raining.
Mini: Mumbai weather is unpredictable, seriously. The sky was absolutely clear a few minutes back and suddenly baarish start ho gayi.
The rain increased and Mini rushed inside, but Neil didn't budge.
Mini: Neil!! Come inside, bheeg jaoge...
She then noticed him smiling, feeling the tiny droplets of water carried by the wind that touched his face. She slowly went near him again, and as he sensed her presence again...
Neil: Kabhi kabhi bheegna acha hota hai...
Mini: Aur jab uske baad bimaar padoge naa, tab tumhari yeh statement (snapped her fingers in front of his face) aise badal jayegi.
He gave her a "really?" look...
Neil: I have got good memories with rain... bachpan mein jab bhi baarish hoti thi, dad and I used to sit together and talk our hearts out. I still remember every little conversation with him. You know Mini, my bond with my dad was ... different. Unlike every father, he used to share his feelings with me, he used to talk about his emotions.. Woh humesha kehte the "Neil, I trust you way more than anyone else. Mai jaanta hoon, jo koi aur nahi samajh sakta woh tum samjhoge, because you are a part of me."
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'Cause You're My HOME | A MiNeil Fanfiction | Patiala Babes | SouNoor
फैनफिक्शन"She tried calling him, but she lost her voice as soon as she realised she doesn't even know his name... All she could see was HIM, going away from her... Not even for once he turned, he just walked and walked until she couldn't see him... And at th...
