Yaarana

Chap 18- I only loved you

Sona was that typical villian of a hindi serial. A jealous, narcissistic and sadistic woman. She loathed Imlie, she will go to any extent to keep her away from Aryan. She had planned something for thr last day of college.

The day finally came-  last day. All friends were gathered in canteen reminiscing about their days. Imlie sat smiling and remembering their years.
It really took toll on her as she tried to move on without her dad. Neelam Mom would everyday call her and convince her to move in with them. But Imlie was absolute on her decision. She will not leave her dad house, until its related to travel or studies.

Aryan and Vishu supported her mentally as much they could. Aryan fed her food for two weeks forcibly. Although Imlie weight didnt come down, infact because of starving now and then she looked bloated most days.

She didnt know what to do without Aryan and Vishu in her life, which she knew was wrong because she could not ne this dependent and in that rush she had applied to NY University for her Masters.  She wanted to be a writer, past month and half she had not gone to her writing because she missed her dad.  It will be hard for her to move on, her dad was her confidante.

Additional to her emotions, she could not build courage to tell Aryan and Vishu about her decision to leave, anyways the university hadnt sent any response yet either.

At present, everybody was hooting and acting crazy, some even played last day prank on their professors.
"Itni chup kyu hai?" Aryan came , pushing her shoulder with his.
"Yaar everything ending, we are going to enter real world. The fun ends , people will get busy with job , struggles. "

"Yes but one thing wont and should not change is me and you. No matter how much busy we are we have to message each other if we cannot meet. Atleast am going to do that and i expect same from you Dil. I dont want to see you sad anymore. What did i say before? Uncle will not like you the way you are right now. " He pinched her cheeks lovingly.

"Hmm" Suddenly a voice boomed in the canteen.
Everybody stopped and looked at the person who told everybody to be silent. It was Sona. She was wearing a beautiful off the shoulder dress. She came towards Aryan, Aryan was frowning not sure what was going on.

She took his hands "Aryan is have the most amazing time with you in college. You are the best boyfriend i ever had. And i want to move with this forward. I only known for 6 months but these 6 months have been so much learning experience. Our relationship taught me to love. You must be thinking love, yea I am in love with you. My Liking has moved to Love and I hope you feel same. So today infront of everyone" She took deep breath and went on her knee, "Want to ask you to be my forever boyfriend, my forever partner, Its early i know but i want to marry you"

There was silence in canteen, everybody was looking at Aryan. Aryan was suprised and shocked, he didnt know what to say. He never expected this, he liked her yes but love.. He then looked at Imlie, as if asking her what to do.

Imlie eyes were wide, her heart almost wanted to jump out. Yes she had accepted that nobody even Aryan would love a fat girl like her but right now the scene infront of her was scaring her. She looked at Aryan, she thought about their childhood, the way he handled her during her dad death. She wanted to be selfish and tell signal him no, but then she thought how happy he was with Sona.

Just then Aryan looked towards her, Imlie blinked her eyes as if telling him yea. Aryan didnt expect Imlie to say yes. He didnt know what to say, this was too fast. Yes she was his gf and he liked her thats it. Everybody then started cheering "Say Yes" "Yes" "Yes"

Aryan looked to where Imlie was , but she disappeared. He tried looking for her in the crowd.
"Aryan say something" Sona whispered , waiting and now feeling embarrassed for making her sit on knee with no answer
"Yes" He said. He instantly regreted it and he didnt even know why.

Imlie ran out of the campus, she bent on her knees breathing hard. "Thats it " She mumbled "Thats it"

She got up, took deep breath and started to walk back in but she crashed into Aryan who came out looking for her. As soon she saw him, she hugged him tightly "Mera Rui bada hogaya!!! Uski life partner mil gai. I am so happy, Sona is very nice girl Rui. That needed guys what she did. You will get married , I cant wait for that" she pretended to squeal in happiness, but only she knew how she really was feeling.

"Whenever marriage happens, I am going to be the planner and your stylist and your makeup artist. I am soo excited" Aryan hugged her back. He didnt say anything.

After all that happened, Aryan went home . He rushed to his room . He was in anger, he stood below shower hiting his hand on wall.

He came out towel wrapped around his waist, he stood infront of mirror. He looked at the tatoo near his chest. Nobody knew about it, not even his mom. Whoever has seen it thought it was birthmark, but its a very small tatoo.

"I only have loved you but you had said you will never love me. I didnt want to say Yes because i have only loved you. " he touched the tatoo, teardrop sliding down his cheek.