My Mr. Artist

Chapter 18

Three years ago

Late night, in the room where the only source of light was coming from the moon through the open windows, stood a person leaning on it, only wearing his pants and deep in his thoughts looking outside. Placing a cigarette in the corner of his mouth, his long fingers then search for his phone and dialed a number, balancing it on his shoulder and waiting for the call to be picked up.

He was also holding a blue color velvet ring box having a beautiful diamond ring in it. It was sparkling just as bright as the full moon in the sky. He had even imagine the look of his lover's face when she will put it on and give him a shy yet bright smile with beautiful dimple on display, which he loved the most. He can do anything for that smile. As he was still in his fantasy, the ringing stopped indicating that the call had been picked up.

" what! speak fast ansh, i don't have much time " the voice from the phone barked at him with annoyance as if it is worst time to call.

" i am going to propose to kiyah " saransh declared, straight to the point and the person on the other side stopped what he was doing and tried to process his words.

" are you serious right now! wait its night time there, you must be drunk. " arnav reasoned it out for himself.

" i am serious arnav. i want to settle down now with kiyah. i can't imagine my life without her. i don't know what it takes for marriage but i want to be tied down with her only and share my life with her, i don't want to play this girlfriend-boyfriend game anymore, she deserve to have her rightful title and place beside me. " saransh justified as he turn around to stare at his love who was all bundle up into the blanket, sleeping peacefully on the bed, totally exhausted from their earlier activity. he knew it was his fault to push her limits today but what can he do when he was going abroad for some work in few hours and was gonna be away from her for more than two months.

" ansh marriage means building relationship between two families. you didn't even told her about your family and who you are!, her family will also need to know about you, have you think about it?, are you in your senses! what will happen when your family does not approve on her as you know how your relation with your family is right now." arnav exclaimed with concern lacing his tone.

there was silent for a minute but saransh broke it,

" i am going to first tell her everything about me and then propose to her and she will be the one to make a decision to either accept me or else i will do everything to ask for her forgiveness. i know she will understand and as for my family, they didn't even accept me so how can they will accept her but still i will visit them to make them know how important she is to me. if they are still not ready to accept me and kiyah, i will just carry on as i am doing right now "

" i think first you should return to your family, may be your old man have been all cool down after seeing how successful you have became and............" arnav started speaking again only to be cut by saransh

" he will never, arnav, you know his prestige and pride will never allow him. i just feel bad for my mother and bhai as they are suffering the most because of my grandfather decision but still i think i am much better right now to neither be control by anybody nor have to sacrifice the things dear to me" saransh said leaving nothing for arnav to speak.

there was another moment of silence when arnav spoke again,

" are you ok being away from your family and that high class society which is part of you since birth ?"

" i am with my people right now arnav who understand me, my dreams and my passion, who i can interact with, without having to put barrier between us, so i am really where i should be" saransh said while lovingly looking at his kiyah.

" ok than i am always with you " arnav sighed sadly but he will still be with his best friend through all ups and downs, "have a safe journey than, see you soon", he continue as he was excited to meet ansh in person after so long time.

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After hanging the phone, saransh made his way towards the bed. kiyah was still soundly sleeping with only her head poking out of the blanket. sitting beside her, he cupped her cheek in one hand and lean down to give small peaks on her lips. this made kiyah stir in her sleep causing a groan coming out of her mouth. he chuckle because she was looking cute being annoyed.

" go away!, i want to sleep. " kiyah half yelled frustrated that her sleep was disturbed.

" i am sorry my feisty kitten but i have flight in four hours and need to depart right now " he replied and this made kiyah suddenly more conscious as she open her eyes wide to look at him.

" can you not go ansh, please !!!!" she pouted keeping her hands on his which were on her cheeks.

" i am sorry love but i will come back soon and next time i will take you with me." he tried to soothe her.

" than you have to come back fast " she nodded in understanding and lean towards him to give him a kiss. the kiss than turn into full make out as both were pouring out their feelings for each other.

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"message me when you reach there, don't stay up to late okay and don't overwork. if it take time to complete all your work than don't exhaust yourself to make it done early and no need to make a rush and always keep your phone on don't you dare not message me, i will wait for you and take care of yourself okay." kiyah kept on instructing him as she was fixing the collar of his shirt while he kept on looking at her with hearts in his eyes, he couldn't move his gaze away from her.

they were now standing at the security check point at the airport.

" i know " he whisper feeling warm and fuzzy in his chest.

" its time now, get going " she said with two pat on his chest urging him to go.

" i have a surprise for you upon my return, be ready " ansh blurted out without thinking and immediately bit on his lower lip. he was not supposed to give any hint.

" what is it? give it to me right now and then go, okay" kiyah eagerly asked, she loves surprises but not the one which demand her wait. she extended her hand and look at him with her sparkling hazel eyes which almost made him gave in.

" i will give it to you after coming back, please be patient till than my love" he said chuckling at her eagerness.

" anshhh" she whined before he shut her down with a kiss.

" hmm" he leaned down and kissed her making her forget everything and remined her, "be careful on your way back, okay!" and he reluctantly moved back, eyes connected with hers then turned around and went inside the airport .....

...... not knowing how his life was going to turn up-side down and how he was going to lose the same person who he wanted to make his forever,

he was going to lose his love, his muse, his happiness, and his kiyah all at once.