Moon Or Stars?

Risking Goodbyes.

I clutch my forehead and sigh out loud !

" Sit beside me. " Said Siddarth.

I did as he said.

His fingertips traced a pattern on my palms which I rested on my lap.

Then slowly slowly , he interlocked his fingers with mine and raised the bond to his lips and placed a soft kiss on it.

" We're in this together.  Payal. . And we're in it , to win it !" He said.

Teardrops trickled down my cheeks , my throat full of sad feelings , but couldn't get a word out , I felt the world was whirling around me and as if I was loosing my balance , but Siddarth's arms around my shoulder , hugging me tight , was the only reason not to let go of this world.

He typed something in his phone again.

" What happened ?" I asked.

" I'm getting my private jet ready . We're leaving for New York in less than five hours. " he said.

" What ? Wait ? It's not we okay ! You didn't sign up for this stuff ! You can't come with me ! You've got a family ! A company waiting on you ! You're your parents' their only child ! Even if I die.." before I could complete my sentence , he put his lips on my lips.

I felt a calming effect , all the bottled up feelings were let go off.

After an intense kiss , he said , " You're not going to die Payal ! And I assure you of that !" He said.

" But ! Siddarth don't be dumb ! You're insane ! Call off your decision.  I'll go alone to New York. " I pleaded.

" Thanks for letting me know about my intellectual level , but it's my final decision , I'm coming with you." He said .

I sigh out loud .

He grabs my hand and we make our way to the parking lot without anyone noticing us.

He takes me to his flat , about whose existence I was unaware of.

"Make a list of all the things you need. So that it'll be easy to pack your bags." He said.

How thoughtful.

And wait not did he just tell me he kept on reminding me the important stuff to write down.

He packed his bag in half an hour while a took a nap.

And then we were off to my place where he helped me pack my bags.

He didn't shy away while stacking my personal stuff.

Nor did he complaint about my continuous sobbing .

I went and changed my clothes , wiped my makeup .

A black hoddie , my shades and black jeggins is all I wore.

When I came out my my walk in wardrobe , I saw Siddarth standing in front of me.

" Listen Payal , there's a change of plans , we're going to Seattle,  my New York flat is under renovation. " he said.

" Hmm.." I said.

" Your bags are almost packed.  I'll let you have a moment by yourself.  I'm waiting downstairs , meet you in five." He said.

After he left , I went to my library , and took Fifty Shades of Grey from the top most shelf.

Then I took a white sheet of paper and started writing a message .

Scribbling in my fast cursive handwriting ,

Ma , Papa , I'm sorry I left you guys like this. I had no other choice and I didn't want you guys to get hurt because of me.

Kabir Bhai , I'm fine , don't worry.  I'm not alone , I'm with Siddarth .

Jai and Daisy I'm sorry a f for missing your engagement and wedding .

Arman , I don't trust you enough (sorry)  but I know you're not the one who's trying to kill me . You've got 78 hours , because , that's the time difference between when bhai's office was set on fire  and Siddarth's yatch was damaged.

I think the next act of the culprit will be to hurt me . Do what you can do. Do it quick.

Love you all.  I'll be back soon . Hope so. Xoxo.

Ps. Sorry Jai and Daisy once again.

Yours ,

Payal Nanda.

I fold the paper and place it in such a way on my center table that the book is on top of it and the paper's also visible.

I wipe my cheeks and leave.