"Is it possible to love and hate the same person simultaneously? To wish for her happiness while determined to take it away? To want her well being while trying to destroy it? To take care of her while wanting to hurt her?"
Ayaan Sehgal, the only so...
"Ishi!!! It's his birthday tomorrow. I'm so excited". "I never saw you excited for birthdays. Not even yours. And now, from past one week I see that you are constantly planning a birthday party". "Surprise birthday party" Anaya corrected Ishika, who's eyes were filled with shock and amusement at the same time. "Yeah yeah. So what's your final plan?" "Okay I have asked Parth to take him for a cricket match tomorrow. Meanwhile, we'll decorate his house and when he'll come we will give him surprise. I've invited his two friends and parents too". Anaya was so excited that she forgot to acknowledge the fact that one can't jump while sitting on one place, yet she was almost hopping as she sat on sofa. "To saas sasur se milne ki taiyaari hori hai basically". (So basically you are planning to meet your in-laws) "Shut up Ishi"
Meanwhile, Parth came carrying a painting wrapped in a newspaper. Anaya jumped off from the sofa excitedly and unwrapped the painting of a couple in a flower garden at night as the moon shone brightly and the stars simulated fireflies in the sky. Thr charisma of this painting could be defined just by a gaze at Parth. His hair looked messy, dark circles beneath his eyes sweat on his forehead, he was tired after working for 2 days continuously to blend these vibrant yet soothing colours and create a symbolic masterpiece.
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"It's so beautiful, so attractive, so eloquent. It's perfect Parth!" Anaya screamed happily with a wide smile. As wide as the Ganga river. "Perfect ki bacchi pehle ye pakad ke rakh side me" Parth said bellyachingly. (First hold this and keep it aside)
Anaya took the painting and kept it leaning to a wall. She demanded for this 3 days ago from Parth for Ayaan's birthday. Artist friend hone ke perks uthana to banta hai. (It's good to have an artist as a friend.) And my poor boy Parth worked day and night for it. Anaya kept it aside and hugged Parth. "Thank youuu!" "Your welcome" Parth hugged her back. "So all set for tomorrow?" He further asked. "Yup". _________________________________________
08/08/23 at midnight 12:00
Ayaan was sitting on his dining table and was continuously staring at a photo. It was his photo with his friend at a birthday party. The background in the photo read 'Happy Birthday'. It was an year old photo that made Ayaan revisit the past. "Oyee hero fir birthday aagya tera?" "Nhi to... abhi to or 2-3 saal hai" "Thik hai fir 2-3 saal baad mana lenge birthday. Filhaal jaa paani leke aa." "Besharam insaan. Khud uthke lele." "Thik hai. To bhaiyo andar hi le aao paani" he gave a signal to his friends. Two boys entered the room with buckets full of water and before Ayaan could react or use his reflexes they poured it on him. The trio bursted out into laughter and 'Happy Birthday bandar' echoed into the room. "Beghairato ye konsa tareeka hua wish karne ka?" Ayaan asked laughing while he was in utter shock, thought not really. He knew that they must have planned something. And obviously, the mastermind behind this could be no one else then his best friend urf muh-bola bhai. "Ye humara tareeka hua" said Joy. Ayaan went to the bathroom without uttering a word and his face was expressionless. After a few moments, he came out with a bucket and threw the water on the boys and screamed "thank youu nalayakoo". Then the cut the cake and clicked pictures. The hall was already decorated with balloons and happy birthday party propz. These 4 became friends in school and look at them, seems like they are still the same, still in school.
But look at the destiny now, it's 12:15 and yet no one has even messaged him. What has changed? A single drop he tear felled from his eyes on his screen which be quickly wiped off and went to his room. The best you to ignore sadness is to engage yourself in distracting activities, so he took his guitar and started playing: Zindagi kesi hai paheli haaye Kabhi ye hasaye Kabhi ye rulaye _________________________________________
Same day, evening 5:00.
As planned, Parth came and took Ayaan for the cricket match. And since this is not the first time of Parth talking him suddenly for a match, he didn't doubt it. He is now familiar with this habit of his and even his friends.
Meanwhile Anaya with Ishika's help decorated the hall of 402. They had a spare key with them. The given timr for the party was 7 o'clock, so they quickly transformed the hall into heaven.
At 6:30 Mr. Sehgal came at Ayaan's house. Mrs. Sehgal couldn't join them because of her leg injury. And a few moments later, Joy and Arjun entered. Anaya got a follow up text from Parth. He informed that they have left from the turf and are coming home.
As Ayaan unlocked the door with his keys, and turned on the lights, everyone shouted Happy Birthday. The 401 trio (include Parth as a resident of 401) was super happy while Mr. Sehgal, Joy and Arjun looked hesitantly happy.
Ayaan came inside. His face is of pH 7 i.e neutral. Anaya held a bouquet of red roses and slowly walked to him. "I'm not good a flowery language just like Rhys, so I'll let these red roses do the work of flowering". She was hell nervous. She hasn't done this ever before. Her hands were shaky, but she continued "I just wanna say that you, Mr. Ayaan Sehgal, have filled my black and white life with colours. I thought I've become emotionless, but you brought that dead part of mine to life. You are the calmness in my chaos, leaves on my plant of life and love, that I've nurtured in your groundly eyes. And now I've realized that this plant is now a fully grown tree, on which the love blooms. I love you Mr.Sehgal."
Ayaan was shocked on this sudden proposal. Also, it is unusual for a girl to express her love first, right? Most of the times, it's a boy who proposes. Change in the system is all good as of now. But maybe not really. Ayaan silently went into his room.
What suddenly happened to Ayaan? Why didn't he accept the proposal of Anaya? Was he just playing with her feelings? Or is their something else? Something that is not yet into the limelight? Definitely!
And why are Joy, Arjun and Mr. Sehgal hesitant to be happy? Where's the third one from the trio?
Ayaan jitna paani ke upar hai utna niche bhi hai. Stay tuned to know more!
Hey readers. Sorry for the late update. But keep reading. The next chapter is going to reveal a lot!
