Hamari Raahein

Ch.32- Forgotten Promise

Tarini's pov

The night had become darker. He was not only filling his stomach with the food from my hand, but he was also enjoying it every other minute.

Isn't that strange? Back then, I was terrified of being apart from my mother. Then, despite my attachment and affection for her, I was made to learn how to live without her.

I swore I'd never return to this city. I was living without thought, emotion, fear, or worry. Sometimes I purposely jumped into trouble, but I ultimately came back. I met him, fell madly in love with him, and now I'm 
starting to feel terrified for him as well. He's everything to me.. I need to have him by my side, see him everyday. His embrace has become my haven of peace. What if history repeats itself in the future?

"What are you thinking about, hmm?"

He questioned me, and I realized I'd been thinking all along while staring at him silently. We were sitting right next to one other, our backs facing the tree. His hand slipped gently into mine, interlacing our fingers.

"Kuch nahi, tumhare bina dil nahi lagta."

(Nothing. Without you, my heart is unable to get settled.)

And I stated it with heaviness in my heart. Technically, it seems obsessive, but I don't think I'll be able to go almost anywhere without him. Exactly as how kids cry on their way to school because they don't want to be separated from their parents...

"Mera bhi."

(Mine too.)

He spoke with a heavy sigh leaving his mouth. His other hand came up to cup my cheek. The next thing I knew, he had my head in his lap.

"What are you doing? If you do this then I am definitely going to fall asleep."

He smiled down at me and held one of my hand again, that was resting on my belly. His other hand stayed just above my forehead.

"You can fall asleep. But, I need to tell you how I feel about you. I am not much of a singer but,"

From here the fairy lights that were dangling from the tree branches looked magnificent. I could enjoy stargazing.

"You're about to sing me a song?"

I said, filled with amazement and almost got up. He made me lay back down before I could fully sit up.

"Yes. But only if you stay like that."

He sings too. Wow. I have got myself a man that is an all rounder. I can't deny this chance so I nodded quickly shutting my mouth.

And then I just waited to hear how he will sound when he sings. But he kept clearing his throat repeatedly. I was about to point it out but he covered my eyes, blocking my view.

"Aise taktaki laga ke dekhti rahogi to main kabhi bhi nahi gaa paunga. Aankhein band."

(If you keep gawking at me like that then I'm never going to be able to sing. Close your eyes.)

I didn't fight back on this nor did I try to move his hand away from my eyes but he did. The next moment I heard him humming to hit the starting note.

"Aage aage raste naye
Naye mod saare
Na tu kabhi ghabra re
Chale ja akele tu apne hi dum pe
Tera humsafar honsla re