Obscure Truth

18. Aangan

"जो भी तेरे दर आया, झुकने जो सर आया
मस्तियाँ पिए सबको, झूमता नज़र आया
प्यास लेके आया था, दरिया वो भर लाया
नूर की बारिश में भीगता सा तर आया"

Author's pov:-

It's been a week since the couple told the family about their decision and today they were going to fix the dates. Their ancestral pandit was about to visit them in evening which means the couple was free for the day.

It was very important day for Noor as she'll be stepping in another phase of life after today. Noor wanted to relive all the moments of her childhood again today. She called Avyaansh and asked him to meet her early today. After getting a green signal from him she drove to pick him up as it was her plan and she wanted to lead the day today.

"Aaj tum mere passenger prince ho." She said as soon as Avyaansh sat in the car and was about to ask her to let him drive. "Okay fine! Lead the way Ms. Kapoor." He said making her smile.

"Aaj na I'll take you to the places jaha par mai badi hui hu. These places have made me who I am today." She said excitedly. Avyaansh being Avyaansh could see the emotional glint which she thought she hid well with her excited tone.

She drove towards the first place. Avyaansh could just wonder about what places she's talking about.

She parked her car when they reached their destination and got out of the car. Avyaansh was shocked when he stepped out of the car as never in his dream he thought she'll come here. They were standing outside Dargah!

He gulped feeling the pain of the little girl who had to roam on streets to find a shelter after her parents left her.

"Chale?" She asked looking at him with a smile. He could just nod. No words left his throat. People go into depression after some minor inconvenience but this girl in front of him had the courage to smile again after losing everything she had. Usually young children fall into wrong company but she never let herself do that. At that point, his respect for her increased ten folds.

"Pata hai Ansh, Quran mein ek quote hai 'Kun Faaya Kun' which means jab kahi bhi kuch bhi nahi hota, vaha uparwala hota hai. Aur jab mere paas kuch nahi tha, naa parents, naa rehne ko ghar, naa khaane ko kuch, tab dargah, gurudwara, church, mandir, inn saari jagaho ne mujhe panaah di. Aaj mai jo kuch bhi hu, inn jagaho aur inn jagaho ke logo ke karan hu." She said holding his hand and guided him inside.

Praying for their happiness and their family's happiness and health, they came out.

Avyaansh could only feel grateful for the life he has had till now. A lot of people out there are deprived of even basic necessities and those who are privileged still want more.

Noor could see emotions changing in his eyes and she knew what he must be feeling. She held his palm and pressed it a little giving Avyaansh some comfort.

"Mai tumhe inn jagaho par laayi hu kyuki mujhe yaha peace milta hai. Tumhe aise dekh kar mujhe achha nahi lagega Ansh. Please dont let all these things enter your mind. It was all in the past." She said wrapping her arms around him. He too hugged her letting his guards down.

"Achha chalo next place." She said excitedly and they drove towards their next destination.

She parked outside Gurudwara. Her favourite place to be at. He just looked at her and his heart was at peace.