~26: Unfinished Business

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Yup!
Yup!
I am again back after a long time.

I know you might be thinking what I am doing if I don't want to continue then why am I coming from time to time . And if I want to continue why I am not updating frequently.

Even I don't even have an answer to these. I know I love reading, writing but I feel like why I am even writing this. Ufffffffffff

I don't know what I am going to do
😞

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Diya's POV

As time went on, everything unfolded beautifully, with my relationship with him and his family blossoming into something truly special. Our bonds deepened with each passing day, woven together by shared experiences and heartfelt conversations. This growing connection brought a sense of harmony and joy, enriching our lives and creating a tapestry of love and support that felt both comforting and inspiring.

One evening, after wrapping up my tasks for the day, I stood outside the café, anticipating bubbling within me. Aarav ji and I had planned a dinner date, and I was eager to spend a lovely evening together. As I waited, the gentle breeze carried the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of city life around me.

Suddenly, a familiar voice called my name, cutting through the noise of the street. I turned around, surprised to see someone I never expected to encounter again.

My heart skipped a beat as memories flooded back, and I felt a mix of emotions-curiosity, nostalgia, and a hint of disbelief-as I faced the unexpected reunion.

Arjun came to me .
" Diya , kesi ho , i didn't expect to meet you here . It's been a long time "
(How are you)

Even I want to say that I didn't expect to see him or ever wanted to too

But I didn't reply anything. I was not feeling to say anything to him.

However I replied with a simple line hoping he would sense that I don't want to talk to him.

" I am doing great, Small world it is ."

It is , he paused

I thought maybe he might have changed and wanted to apologise for what he had done but his next line proved me wrong.

By the way , After one month Akriti and I are about to get engaged, Even you are invited , don't forget to come.

" Oh ! So you both are still together" i replied while remembering our college time.

"She is beautiful, smart and perfect for me. I have never met someone like her , Do you know she is now working in a very big fashion hub as their chief designer"

He keeps on bragging about how perfect she is , how he was right about her , when he chose her.
Blah blah blah

How can someone be this selfish, he keeps on talking
She did this, she did that, she this-she that.

That was enough i couldn't take it anymore so I said whatever i wanted to say to him.

" So you never changed. I thought maybe later you would realise how wrong you were. Don't you guys feel any guilt about what you did to me? Or you guys were that shameless. What a b*****d are you to even brag about your shameless and selfish girl.

I thought maybe he would realise, I was never wrong and that girl Akriti was manipulating him. But the nerve of him bragged about that girl in front of me.

" I didn't think we did anything wrong to you . What ever happened was your fault. Maybe you never deserved to be my friend. And btw you are still invited to our engagement. Do come and you can even bring your boyfriend if you ever get one ." He chuckled while saying as if he was making fun of me.

And I know he is

Some people never change

"I will come and you will never forget that day of yours."

I said that last line just for myself.

He left giving me the invitation card.

Why did I even know this man?

I was so engrossed in his thoughts that I didn't even know when Aarav ji arrived. He was looking at me while leaning backward into his car.

"Oh ! Aap kab aye ? I asked him.

( When you were busy cursing , my sub mind reminds me )

Abhi kuch minutes pehle hi aya, wese kya soch Rahe the aap ? Maybe I should tell him about Arjun.

( When did you come?)
( I arrived only a few minutes earlier? By the way what were you thinking of?)

Nothing, shall we go? , i don't think I should tell him about Arjun, when I cared less about him.

Yes please.

Just like the gentleman he is , he opened the car door for me . After settling in seats, no words were shared between us. I thought to break this silence but what can I say, how to start a conversation.

After a few minutes.Bahat dimag lagake I did what came first to my mind.

I turned on the music system of his car hoping it will help to lighten up the environment.

But the song that played made the situation a bit awkward. I am not saying that song is bad or something but the silence present in the car and us acting like a stranger, not sharing any word and plus this song. Ufffffffffff

Sanson ko sanson mein dhalne do zara

Dheemi si dhadkan ko badhne do zara

Dil ko jo dene lagi awaaz koi

Shor mein khamosi dil na sujhaaye

Sun raha hai nazdeek se saans le saans le

Dhadkan pe karna sawaar

dhadkan pe karna sawaar

( But ye toh mere dil ka hal bayan kar raha he.

But will you shut up )

Shaking my head, I thought to change the song

The next song was not that bad

Mere haath mein tera haath ho

Saari jannatein mere saath ho

Tu jo paas ho
Toh phir kya farak hai

Mujhe khuda ki zaroorat kya hai

Mere haath mein tera haath ho

Saari jannatein mere saath ho

Tu jo paas ho
Toh phir kya farak hai

Mujhe khuda ki zaroorat kya hai.

While listening to the song I closed my eyes, and kept my head in the seat.

After a while I felt that the car was not moving anymore , opening my eyes I saw outside to know that we had already reached our destination i.e restaurant.

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I know I know
I was supposed to post long time back 😔

Take care
🤍


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