His To Love(Short Stories)

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" Today is Shubman baba's birthday" said the caretaker out of nowhere, gaining Yn attention. She smiled before getting closer to her "Oh! Then there must be party tonight".

"Baba don't celebrate his birthday" Yn frowned. Birthday is day that everyone should celebrate right?.

Yn smiled mischievously before making her way to kitchen.

She started preparing cake for him and asked the caretaker to buy some balloons for decoration, the caretaker hesitated a bit but later bought everything Yn needed.

As the day progressed, Yn work diligently in the kitchen, baking a delicious cake for Shubman and decorating it, colourful frosting and sprinkles.

When Shubman entered the hall his, eye widened in surprise at the sight before him. Yn had set up the table with balloons and streamers, creating a festival atmosphere. The caretaker stood by, watching with a smile.

"Yn, what is this?" Shubman asked his voice filled with curiosity.

"Happy Birthday" Yn exclaimed her eyes sparkling with excitement, " I want you to celebrate your day".

His eyes darkened, and he glared at Yn with a mix of anger and sadness
" Who told you this? Can you remain like a stranger and stop getting close to me!" He shouted his voice filled with raga and dejection.

The caretaker started to panick as she sees Yn's body trembling and tears started to gether in her eyes, she has seen Shubman through so much in life, and she was grateful that Yn had brought joy into his world.

But today, seeing her joy Yn has brought to his life being destroyed because of her hurting her.

"Baba! I...I told her about your birthday. It's not her fault-" the caretaker began, but Shubman interrupted her.

"Please! Leave me alone."

He turned to Yn, his anger turning into guilt but his pushed his thoughts and went to his gym.

" I am sorry Yn because of me Shubman baba scolded you".

"It's ok it's not your fault" she said to the caretaker.

"No it's not ok, Shubman parents also died on his birthday thats why he doesn't celebrate his birthday. I should have told you this sooner but thought that he'll be happy. I am sorry . My child".

Yn eyes widened in shock as he heard the caretakers revelation. Guilt start to build in her and she understood why Shubman doesn't celebrate her birthday.

Quickly, she went to where Shubman went. As she entered inside the gym saw him puching the guts out of the punching bag. He growled and again started to punch. Yn could she how he was fighting with his emotions.

She went close to him " I am sorry" she whispered, her voice barely audible, " I didn't knew about your past. I had no intention of hurting you".

Shubman's expression softened as he saw the sincearity and pain in her eyes, deep down he knew that he lashed his pain out at her unjustly.

" It's not your fault. I should have explained you before" he voice filled with regret.

Shubman looked into Yn eyes and for the first time, he felt a sting in his heart, his eyes started to get blurry, tears were forming in them.

Tears started to fall from his eyes, and he realised how he kept everyone away from himself and kept his all pain to himself. He wrapped his arms around her her and he felt so vulnerable. Yn held him back and provided the comfort he needed.

"I...I missed them" Shubman whispered, his voice choking with emotions. " I missed them so much".

Yn held him tighter, her own tears mingling with his. " My shoulders are always there for you, let out your pain. Let us be here for you".

And in that moment, the weight of Shubman's past began to dissipate. He realised that solitude and buring the pain deep within. It came from opening up.

As the tears fell and the realisation settled, Shubman finally found the strength to let go of his pain and accept the warmth and love that Yn had offered.

He finally realised that he likes her, no loves her.

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"Baba! Someone has given an invitation card," the caretaker said as she gave the card to Shubman , who was doing push ups.

He picked the card and opened it

Hello!

I, Jivika Rathore, invite you to attend my engagement party. Please bring your family and friends with you.

With love
Soon-to-be-bride
Jivika

He crumpled the invitation card in anger. How dare she send him the card after cheating on him.

Shubman's face turned red with anger and fury, as he remembers the time how he loved Jivika and cherished her but she cheated on him.

He started to remember all the promises they made to each other, their memories, the time they spent together. And at last she broked all the promises. He had moved on, or at least he had been trying.

And know he already love someone, someone who brought back his happiness, someone who taught him to cry to let go of the pain. Yn, he loves her dearly.

Making his way to Yn's bedroom he knocked on the door and called her "Yn" earning a soft yes before the door open and there she was standing wearing a half saree, a red bindi, hair tightly braided. She looked like a goddess.

He had stop worshipping God but he can worship her with all his might. Yn smiled softly before looking at him who was already looking at her " How do I look?".

Shubman was speechless because he was enchanted by her natural beauty, he couldn't help but wonder how can someone look so beautiful.

" You look absolutely breathtaking" Shubman finally managed to speak, his voice filled with awe.

Yn blushes as her cheeks turning a shade of pink " thankyou".

" I got a invitation from my friend. And I want you to come with me as my date. Will you?".

Yn nodded biting her lower lip making him grin. " Fine than! Tomorrow 6pm, okay?"

"Hm, ok".
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Yn picked a red saree and did a little makeup, hair styled in bun. She last time looked at her reflection in mirror and went downstairs where Shubman was present.

He stood their in his tuxedo looking very handsome and waiting for her as he heard the voice of her heels he turned his attention towards her.

Shubman's heart skipped a beat as he noticed how graceful she was looking.
Yn smiled as she saw him approaching her.

As he reached he offered his hand to her and she took it without hesitation
" You look breathtaking" he said and she blushed at his compliment.

" Thankyou you look quite handsome yourself" the two locked eyes and a connection sparked between them.

Shubman leaned in closer, his voice becoming gentle whisper. " Kajal laga Lena chahiye tha, aab tumhe Nazar lag gyi toh" he murmured, his graze searching for her.

" Aap nazaron se chupa lena" she whispered back making his heart to do summer solt. He gave her a charming smile earning a giggle for her too.
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They entered the venue, hand in hand, their smile bright and heart full. Shubman felt a sense of relief and peace being my Yn's side. The last and all pain seems distant and insignificant compared to the happiness he felt in the moment.

As they mingled with the guests, Shubman couldn't help but to look at Jivika in the distance who was looking beautiful, but Shubman knew deep down that he was where he belonged- with Yn.

Shubman turned to her, "Stay here I'll be right back" he said before going towards Jivika.

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