Matsya

Chapter 16

When the day ends and the cold nights arrive I'll pray for your sunshine .

1:30 am
Manohar lost track of time gazing at the stars and walking alone in his terrace.

Savitri - Seems like sleep doesn't want to visit us today .

Manohar ( startled ) - Ah Aunty hi ,
jeez sorry didn't realise it was this late , Did I disturb you ?

Savitri - Relax Mano you didn't disturb me .

Manohar - Jeez that's a relief , but why are you awake this late ?

Savitri - Hmm it's the day I married your uncle.

Manohar - I'm really sorry I forgot about it, I shouldn't have asked .

Savitri ( with a faint smile ) - You have a lot going on boy I don't expect you to remember it , you don't have to apologize to me.

Manohar - Ah I've nothing going on , just came out for some fresh air .

Savitri - I've known you long enough to know when you're lying boy .

Manohar - There's no way to beat you is it? It's just that ....

Savitri - Sanidhi is leaving today .

Manohar - Yes .

Savitri ( patting his shoulder) - It's fine to miss someone Mano don't be ashamed about it .

Manohar - How do you do this aunty?

Savitri - How do I do what?

Manohar - How do you stay calm when the only few people you ever liked leave you .

Savitri - Hmm there's no handbook for that Mano but I try to be greatfull for what it was then to regret of what it could've been it's not easy but I try .

Manohar - Thanks aunty I needed to hear that .

Savitri - It's ok now try to get some sleep .

Manohar goes back to his apartment and crashes on his bed but he can't sleep .

Sanidhi wakes up at 6 am and heads to the kitchen and sees Manohar preparing coffee for her .

Manohar - Good morning 

Sanidhi - Morning why do you look so tired, Did you even sleep .

Manohar - Like a baby you think a tired guy can make coffee and breakfast this soon?

Sanidhi - Wow the chef in you has awakened. What's for breakfast?

Manohar - Thatte Idli and green chutney.

Sanidhi - Oh my god I love them .

Manohar ( whispers to himself ) -
I know .

Sanidhi - Can I ask you one more favor can you help me pack?

Manohar - Yeah sure, actually I took the liberty to fold your clothes you just need to take a final look and put it in the bag .

Sanidhi ( Widnes her eyes) - Are you serious? you really want to get me out so soon?

Manohar ( To himself ) - Would you stay if you knew all I want is to hold you tight and never let go ?

Manohar - Come on I'm just trying to help .

Sanidhi - I know don't sweat about it , thanks though .