Wishpered Promises Of LoVE

Calm before the storm

"Wild cattttttt,"he whined like a kid who was very much annoyed by his friend. And that was it...she could not hold onto her laughter looking at his comical expressions...which eventually made him smile too. After all, their happiness resided in each other...since forever.
"Re, get up...you should change first. You are completely drenched. You might catch a cold,"Azel tried to stand up from his lap...but Rehan pulled her down, making her sit once again.
"What?"Azel blinked her eyes multiple times with his sudden action. Before she could say anything more, Rehan kept his head in the crook of her neck, basking his face in her warmth. She smiled at his child-like behavior,"Sweetheart, I'm here with you only. But first you need to change from this wet attire of yours. It's not good for your health to stay in these clothes for so long. Let me bring some comfortable clothes for you...you take a shower and come out, okay?"She cooed so softly...so gently that he felt like a baby. Or, maybe he really was! Her baby.
"I don't want to stay away from you...even if that is just for some mere seconds,"he demanded like a kid. "Aww, my baby,"she placed a tender kiss at the crown of his head,"I'm all yours, Re...forever and ever."
She wrapped his upper body in her arms. He closed his eyes letting the ecstatic feeling to evolve him completely. She was like a drug in his life which was keeping him alive....and sane. What would he ever do without her? No! Without her, there would be no existence of him to even begin with.
"Princess, after all these, what if...what if Daddy doesn't agree about our relationship...ever?"He asked meekly. Even scared to hear his own self expressing his fears which might become true. Azel intertwined her fingers with him,"He will, Re. I know Daddy. He might seem very rough and tough from outside but from inside he is the softest person ever. And for him, nothing matters than the happiness of his family members. Moreover, he knows the value of love. Momma-Daddy had a love marriage...so, I think nobody would understand our love better than them. Yeah, maybe the situation is a little different for us now. But I'm sure things would never be like this forever. Maybe we will have to struggle a bit more...but eventually Daddy will understand us and our love. He still doesn't know you the way I do...he doesn't know the beautiful person from upto close. He doesn't know about this golden heart of yours...hence he might take some time to cope with everything. But I'm there, right? I will be the bridge to fill in the gaps in your relationship with Daddy. All I need is you, Re...your support is what gives me the strength to overcome any obstacles of life. We have come this far, haven't we? Was it very easy from the beginning for us?"She asked, her fingers were caressing his hair. While his body was clinging onto hers.. and it seemed inseparable.
He shook his head as 'No',"Then? Re, the years we passed together, we grew up not only by age but by various experiences. We have seen so many ups and downs...and every time any crisis hit us, we came out of it stronger than before. That was only possible because of the love, faith and understanding we have for each other. It is another challenge for us...and I'm sure like any other time, we will emerge victorious yet again. But for that all I need for you to have faith in me, My love. Don't take so much stress...I'm there, ain't I? I will make everything alright. So, just leave everything upon me...and you just concentrate on me. Take care of your Baby and love her like this always,"she said the last part cutely...his lips stretched out with a smile. Placing a kiss on her left cheek, he lifted his face to look at her,"What did I do to get you?"
Azel smiled more brightly hearing him,"You came into this world for me. You preserved yourself for me. You showered all your love on me. You gave the right to rule your heart to me. You made your way to my heart...making it beat for you only. You became the Prince of this uncrowned Princess. You made this silly girl your whole world. You let me spread my wings freely in your sky, supporting me at every step of my life. You made all my dreams solemnly as yours. You taught me the meaning of life. You made me the Azel I'm today. From a silly teenager till a mature fashion designer, you were always there standing beside me at every decision I took in my life. You made a clueless girl confident enough that today she can take a stand for herself as well as others. When every other person said that I'm too innocent for this world...I'm too childish for my age. But you let my innocence be the power of me. Instead of demeaning me, you loved the child inside me. You loved me for who I am. All my anger, my frustrations, my tantrums, my unnecessary mood swings, my impatient me, my every other negative emotions...you handled all those with utmost love and care. You love me like no-one can ever love someone. And......"
Rehan kept his hand over her mouth. He placed his eyes on hers...honey brown orbs against the oceanic blue ones. Numerous emotions swirling in those breathtaking eyes of his. His orbs were once again glistened with tears,"I understood...I understood. Now stop, otherwise here a flood will come due to my tears of happiness. My crazy girl, will you stop after making me cry?"She shook her head in the negative, giving him an innocent look.
She removed his hand over her mouth,"It was you, who only asked me about it, my cutiepie,"she pulled his cheeks making him blush. "Someone loves me too much, hmm..hmm?"His face bloomed with happiness while he said that. It was now time for her to blush. "You don't have any idea, Mr. This was nothing...I can even write verses after verses for you. Still my expression of love towards you would never end. It's soo...soo...sooo much,"she spread her arms as wide as it could reach to show him the amount of love she has for him.
Rehan chuckled at her cuteness...pulling her nose he showered her whole face with his kisses,"You are the best gift that I received from GOD. Like you said to me I would say the same thing to you also, you came into this world for me...and I will always be thankful towards GOD for sending this 'You' for this 'Me'. I don't know what the future holds for us but I promise you, Love as long as there is a beat in this heart it would always beat for you. I promise you as long as I'm breathing...I will take each of my breath only with you. As long as my eyes have their visions they will only look at you with all the emotions that can only define love. As long as love will exist in the world, even if Rehan would not be here...still his love for his Azel would stay alive in every other person in love. I loved you, I love you, and I will always love only you, my love. Your Re will always be there with you in every sphere of your life, Baby,"he attached their foreheads together. She smiled in between her tears,"In our life. My Re will always be there with me in every sphere of our life. The life we have always dreamt off...and the life we will live one day,"she wiped his tears. He nodded his head while wiping hers.
Being in love is really such an euphoric feeling. It could make you cry in ecstasy at the same time it could make you smile...for absolutely no reason.
Both kept looking at each other...without blinking their eyes. He was drowning himself in her ocean. While she was relishing her love in his honey brown orbs. Suddenly,"Aacchu...aacchu,"Azel started sneezing. Immediately her whole face became red...her nose became too red while water came out of her eyes due to consequent sneezing.
"Shit! You also got drenched because of me. GOD! Why am I this foolish? How could I let you stay in wet clothes for such a long time?"Rehan became hell worried looking at her condition. How could he let her get drenched and stay in those wet clothes for this long...despite knowing that she has a cold allergy? "Re, I....aacchu.."Azel once again sneezed.
"You wait here, Love. Let me bring a fresh pair of clothes for you. And you take a hot shower first, okay. It will help you,"Rehan made her stand up, while standing beside her. "Wh...what...aacchu...about....yo...aacchu...you?"Even in her condition she was worried about him only. "I will use another washroom. Now please don't delay it anymore. I'm coming, okay?"He said almost running outside.
"Be careful...aacchu. There are glass shards...aacchu...on the floor,"she completed her sentence somehow. She was feeling so weak suddenly. Everything was starting to suffocate her. While her body was shivering badly. She could see the rashes appearing in her skin. "Here take these. And get a shower first. Not more than 10 minutes, okay? And...shall I call someone to help you?"He asked her...too worried to leave her alone at this moment.
Azel shook her head as no. "Are you sure?"But Rehan was still not satisfied to let her stay here alone in such a condition. Azel nodded her head this time...not having the energy to talk anymore. She started feeling dizzy already. "O...okay, I...I'm just outside. Please don't lock the door. And if anything just call me,"he pressed a kiss on her forehead...before leaving the washroom.
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At the hospital,
Diaan was checking an x-ray report of some patient. That was when a knock interrupted him,"I told you, Lily, thanks for the offer. And I'm sorry as well. But you see...I am busy with the patients. So, maybe next time..."saying as he lifted up his head to decline the movie offer from his colleague...he was surprised to see the person standing in front of his door waiting for his permission to come inside. Out of all the people in the world he never thought it would be..her.
She, who pushed him away as soon as his need in her life was completed. She, who insulted him without him knowing why he was being treated like that? She, who made him feel butterflies for the first time in his life...and she was also the same person who made him feel like trash...crushing all his happiness and hopes just in a snap of a finger. And didn't even find it necessary to tell him once what was his fault actually?
His surprised eyes soon turned blank...without any trace of emotions in those beautiful gray orbs. His face morphed into a grim expression...remembering all the bitter words she had said to him. Did he make himself too available for her...that she treated him in that way? What did he even do? He, never in his wildest dreams, also thought of anything bad regarding her. But she, without a care, proclaimed him with the tag of a gold digger...so easily? Was it really that easy for her? Yeah, it must be.
"Yes? How may I help you?"Diaan asked plainly, not even asking her to come inside his cabin. His indifference broke something within her...but what? She didn't have a clue about that. Fayza gulped the dried lump that had started forming in her throat,"Umm...I...I...won't you ask me to come inside?" Hesitance was clear in her voice. "Since when did the Princess of Oman start needing the permission of a mere doctor like me?"He taunted her...the same way she did.
The color drained from Fayza's already nervous face...which didn't go unnoticed by Diaan. She lowered her face, he could not figure out exactly why? But it would be a lie if he said that her pained expressions didn't hurt him. He always wanted to see her smiling...but right now she looked as if she was about to cry anytime soon. "Please come inside,"although he wanted to unleash the anger that was buried deep inside his heart. He wanted to ask her to get out of his sight and never show her face to him again. But in actuality, he also knew...his heart always wanted the opposite. And the battle of heart and mind...his heart won. He could not act as harsh as he wanted to be.
As soon as Diaan said that, Fayza's lowered face snapped in his direction. Her lips bloomed with a beautiful smile. And for a mere second Diaan wanted to forget everything around him or happened to him. He just wanted to lose himself watching her like that.
"How did you even think that I would befriend someone like you?"
"How could I believe that you are not behind me just for my wealth?" But the very next moment, her words rang in his ear. His fingers immediately curled up into a fist. He closed his eyes..no, he could not lose his control. Just because she behaved with him in that way...he could not also do the same with her. Maybe she was in need of some help. And as a human being, he could at least try to help her, right? There was nothing wrong in that.
"Yes, it was just humanity..nothing more than that,"he tried to convince his mind. "Whatever makes you sleep better at night,"his subconscious self rolled his eyes at him. Sometimes he really hated his inner self for being this much of a nuisance.
Diaan's reverie broke when his eyes landed upon her standing in front of his desk. He gestured to her to take her seat. Today there was no smile, no warm greetings, no jokes...not even basic pleasantries were initiated from his side. "After everything how could you expect him to greet you that warmly?"Her subconscious taunted her. She was already repenting for that...and her inner self was only making things more difficult for her by pushing her in the sea of guilt. Why did her mind need to revolt against her...every time?
She took her seat and fixed her eyes on him. He kept his both hands on the table, intertwining his hands together. "So, what brings you here, Ms. Firdaus?"He looked dead serious right now. "Diaan, I...I'm sorry for everything that I said that day. Actually I...I didn't want to react the way I did. I had some misunderstanding...and...I was ang...angry. And it all resulted in me, in lashing out at you instead of...talking...talking things clearly,"she never thought saying the word of only five letters would be that hard. She never said sorry to anyone. Diaan was the first person she said sorry to and she actually meant it from the bottom of her heart. Fayza didn't know why she was this nervous...this scared to face his reaction. Maybe before till date she never felt this terrible for her behavior...that was why. Or, maybe because even without her knowing, he became someone very important to her.
"It's okay, Ms. Firdaus. If that was what you wanted to talk about. And if there is nothing else...you may take your leave now,"Diaan's voice was calm...absolutely calm. And this calmness of his seemed too dangerous...just like the peace before the storm.
"Diaan, please...I..."
"I don't think we are that close for you to call me by my first name, Ms. Firdaus. I would appreciate it, if you would call me Mr. Scarlet like all my other patients do,"He didn't shout at her...he didn't insult her like she did...he didn't even taunt her back. He just slapped her on her face...in silence. Irony was Diaan didn't even lift his finger to touch her.
"Am I just like any other patient for you?''Fayza could not help but ask...and for the first time, Diaan saw the hurt that flashed in her eyes. As much as Diaan's heart wanted to stop things there right away...his mind kept replaying all the harsh words she had said to him. "Of course, I don't think there is any reason for me to treat you differently than them. Just like you pay my visiting fees in return of your treatment...the same way they also pay me for my job. And for me, money matters the most, you know? After all, I'm a gold digger man,"he spatted, anger was evident in his talks. But he was speaking so normally as if it was nothing for him to speak all that rubbish regarding himself.
"Diaan...please stop. Don't call yourself that,"she said helplessly. Her tone was pleading. Asking him to stop. Diaan kept looking at her for a minute or two before bursting into laughter,"I must admit, Ms. Firdaus...you are such a forgetful person. Did you forget these were your own words?"But his laughter held no emotion. It was totally blank..just like his heart.
Fayza once again lowered her gaze from him..biting her own lips she tried to control her tears that threatened to fall down her eyes anytime soon. Why was she feeling this helpless...this horrible right now? Why?
She wanted to say so many things to him...but nothing was coming out of her mouth at that very moment. Suddenly the ringtone coming from his laptop grabbed both of their attention. Diaan looked at the laptop as a genuine smile adorned his face. Fayza's eyes became curious looking at the drastic changes of emotions in him.
Diaan looked here and there in search of his earpods...but huffed not being able to find those. He was hesitating in receiving the call while Fayza was sitting in front of him. But she didn't seem bothered by all that at all. Finding no other options, Diaan received the call coming from his family on his messenger.
"Hello, uncle. How are you?"He asked in his chirping voice. "Di, where is Princess?"Came Andrew's straight question from the other side. Hearing the question, Diaan's face became pale...how would he tell Andrew when he himself had no idea where his cousin was. "Th...that, she..is...in her office. Yes, uncle, she must be in her office right now. Don't worry today I'm coming there. So I will pick her up from her office, it's been so many days I have not seen all of you in person,"Diaan said with confidence trying his best to not burst the bubble at all. While his hand started searching for his phone on his messed up desk.
"She is not in her office. In fact she took an early leave from her office. I talked with Zach awhile ago. Her phone is not reachable as well,"Andrew didn't even finish when Diaan said,"Oh I'm so sorry, uncle. I had forgotten she went to meet with Arne. They must be together,"he once again made up another excuse.
"Are you talking about this guy?"Andrew brought Arne in front of the camera...Diaan's eyes widened looking at Arne who was looking downwards,"What the hell are you doing there, man?"Diaan hissed. "Uncle dragged me here from the office,"Arne sighed, not knowing what was going to happen now.
"Shut up, you two brats. Ain't you both her best friends? Then why don't you guys know where is she? Ar, Di, I'm warning you guys for the last time, don't you dare hide things from me...not now,"Andrew's words held the finality. "Uncle, she must be with Sorella. You know na, Twinkle cannot stay even a minute without her Princess. So, they must have taken Azel also on the trip. You don't worry, she will be back home tomorrow morning with Brolo *(Hrew)* and Sorella *(Tune)*,"Arne said, smiling nervously. "Ye...yes,"Diaan immediately nodded.
"See, uncle...you were unnecessarily worrying about her. She is in safe hands. But what will other colleagues in my office think about me? You literally dragged me out of my cabin as if I were a thief,"Arne pouted trying to divert Andrew's attention. "Haw! That was so poor of you, bro,"Diaan clicked his tongue sympathizing Arne. "Okay as it's solved now...I shall take my leave now, uncle. I have an important surgery to attend in a few minutes,"Diaan lied trying to excuse himself. "Yes, nurse. I'm coming. Prepare the O.T for me,"he said looking towards Fayza...who was utterly speechless with the things happening.
"Ye...yes, doctor,"she also played along looking at Diaan's face. As Andrew could not see her face, so she thought to help Diaan a little if that could get him out of this mess. Diaan was so embarrassed...with how everything was transpiring in front her. But as of now there was nothing he could do. "Yes, yes. I also have an important meeting in the office. So, I should also take my leave now. Bye uncle..see you,"saying Arne turned around ready to run away from the den of this lion.
"Don't you guys dare! You guys would not mend your ways. Fine, let's have it my way then. At first I wanted you both or any of you to tell me where she was...and I would have permitted you to bring her back home. But now I will have things on my way. She is with that guy, right? If you get to talk with her or that guy inform them this few moments would be the last time they would be spending with each other. Because from today onwards, none of them would be able to even see each other and I will make sure about that. All of you...each one of you has lied with me enough. Now not anymore. Till date all of you have seen the loving side of Andrew Edward but from now onwards you guys will see the wrath of me,"Andrew openly threatened them...scaring them out of their wits.
"No, uncle. Please,"both the guys requested in unison. "Uncle please don't take any decision in haste. I don't know what has happened today in the restaurant. But uncle, you always say anger can never bring anything good. And right now you are too angry. Please uncle, we...we will talk things out. I will get Azel back home,"Diaan tried to calm the raging man down. But Andrew was blinded by his anger today,"Stop teaching things I have taught you guys, Diaan. All of you already taught me many things. I never thought the kids I loved more than anything...each of you will betray me like this.
Who was left lying to me and Ela..huh? All of you kept us in the dark. Tune, Hrew, Azel, you *(Arne)*, you *(Diaan)*...and in fact my little grandchild Twinkle. She also lied to me. You guys told the half truth to Ela...but she is not even aware of the other half at all. None of you find it necessary to tell us regarding the illness that guy has? Both of you claim to love Azel the most. She is much more than a sister for both of you. And you were ready to push her in the well of pain and sadness?"Andrew grumbled in anger.
Both Arne and Diaan lowered their heads. Andrew again chuckled darkly,"Who am I even kidding? When my own son was ready to see his only sister in pain? When my daughter-in-law was the one encouraging her sister-in-law whom she claims to love like her younger sister, approved her*(Azel)* to sign up for the endless tears. What can I even say to you guys?"
This time Fayza also hung her head low...if only she didn't say things, she said to him today. If only she could undo the things she did...maybe...just maybe things would have been different. Very different from this one. She was feeling as if someone was pricking her heart with numerous needles...maybe it was guilt, which was hurting her in such a way. But right now, she could say nothing except for wishing to summon herself inside the earth.
"I know what we did was wrong. And we are sorry for all the lies we said to all of you. But uncle, they love each other. They..."Arne was saying when Andrew cut him off once again,"Not a word more, Arne. Not now at least. All of you have said enough and I have heard enough. Now I'm going to say and she will have to obey me. And if any of you dare to interfere this time, then nobody would be worse than me,"Andrew said storming out of the room.
"Shit, Arne. This should not have happened. You go behind uncle. I'm also coming,"Diaan suggested making Arne nod,"Keep trying both of them on the phone. And I'm also calling aunty. Only she could calm down the raging lava of uncle,"Arne said before running out of the room as well.
Diaan immediately took his phone and dialled someone. Within a few rings the call was picked up,"Hello, son. When are you coming home?"A deep, manly voice came floating across the other side. "Dad, Princess needs you. Uncle is against her relationship with Re bro. And right now he is enraged,"Diaan spoke hurriedly making Alan, Hazel's elder brother sigh,"Text me the address. I'm coming,"with that they cut the call. And Diaan stormed out of his cabin as well.
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In the parking lot,
Diaan was about to start his car when Fayza knocked on the window. He rolled down the window, looking at her in urgency,"Fayza, I'm in a hurry right now. My sister needs me. We shall talk later."
Fayza nodded her head in understanding,"Can you take me with you please?"She asked, earnestly hoping for him to agree. She needed to mend the things she ruined...and she would do it only. No matter even if Rehan would hate her after knowing everything. But she could not live with this burden...not anymore. She would set things right...the way they were. And she was determined to do so.
"But what will you...."
"Please,"she again requested. Before Diaan could say more, his phone rang. He gestured to Fayza to hop on the car before connecting his phone with the Bluetooth of the car. "Hello, Di. You had called. Sorry, I was not near my phone and Hri's phone is out of battery as well,"Tune informed.
"SIL, I know I'm interrupting your vacation. But can you guys please come to Re bro's house. It's...it's kind of important,"Diaan said hesitantly...not wanting to stress out the pregnant lady. But he had no choice. He knew their presence would be needed in calming the storm...and explaining things to Andrew better.
"What happened, Di? Is everything alright?"Diaan heard Hrew's worried voice. "It must be about the meeting, Hri. It's about Princess and Re,"Tune's panicked voice followed. "Shh, calm down, Star. Nothing would go wrong. I would not allow it,"Hrew encouraged his wife. "We are coming,"while informing Diaan what he wanted to hear.
"Please GOD just don't let anything wrong to happen with them anymore,"Diaan, Fayza, Arne, Tune and Hrew prayed inwardly.