Broken Relations

Sukoon

1 month later.
14th February 2024

Author's pov
Isha and Ishan walked through the corridor of the college, making their way towards the teachers room. The day had just began. A new motivated day to go the college and give lectures. As they walked though the corridor, they looked at the students, exchanging cards, roses, sweets to each others. There were many young couples who hugged each other, giving each other gifts. While Isha looked confused and surprised towards them, Ishan had an awkward expression on his face.

"Aaj kuch khaas hain kya, Ishu? Inn students ko ek dusre par bohot pyaar aa raha hain," she said amused. She walked in her red saree, the blouse white and backless,  yet her back was covered with her open hair. As she walked, the sound of her black sandals almost disappeared, in the loud chattering and giggles of the students.

"Aai, aapko nahi pata hain? Aaj Valentine's Day hain, Isiliye inn students ko ek dusre pe itna pyaar aa raha hain," Ishan answered, a tint of annoyance in his tone.

Isha's lips formed an "oo" as she realized that today was "the day of love" as they called. She chuckled as she took in the sight in the college and then looked at her son who had a distasteful expression on his face. He rolled his eyes as he saw a couple hugging.

"Lekin tum kyun itna chidh rahe ho inko dekh kar?" Isha asked curiously. Ishan moved his gaze towards his mother, who looked up at him, her eyes filled with excitement, a cute smile on her face and her eye brow raised up in curiosity. A soft smile made way to Ishan's face.

"Aai, main chidh nahi raha hoon, bas mujhe pata hain ki yeh joh Aaj ek dusre ko itne pyaar se phool de rahe hain, chocolate derahe letters derahe hain nah, kal yehi couples ek dusre ke Baal nochenge, ek do jhagre hue nahi ki bolenge, it did not work out," Ishan said. They stopped walking for a while as Isha now turned towards Ishan, a frown on her forehead.

"Ishu, tum bhi nah, aise kyun bolrahe ho? I mean I know Aaj Kal yeh sab hota hain, but it doesn't mean that there is no true love anymore," she explained him. Ishan shook his head.

"Aai aap nah bohot bhole ho, aisa kuch nahi hota." Ishan shrugged and putted his hands into the pockets of his black pant. Isha tilted her head and raised her eyebrow once again.

"Hmmm...tumhe pyaar ho jaane do, phir baat karte hain," she said teasingly, her heart filling with excitement as the thought of Ishan falling in love with someone crossed her mind.

"No chance aai, mere paas pyaar vyaar ke liye bilkul bhi time nahi," Ishan said, his tone one of confidence and faith.

"Pyaar waqt dekh kar thodi aata hain, woh toh kabhi bhi kahi bhi hojaata hain, tumhe pata bhi nahi chalega," she said, shrugging.

"Accha?"

"Ho," Isha said in an obvious tone.

"Phir aap batao nah, aap aur baba kab mile aur pyaar kab hua, aur shaadi kab hua, phir...."

"Bas Bas Bas, Ishu kya tum saare sawaal aaj hi karloge...m..Mujhe Abhi class hain, shuru hoga kuch der mein, t..toh bye," she said quickly, trying to hide her now light pink colored cheeks. She took some steps quickly forward but stop midway and turned around to face her son who looked amused at her. She hugged the books which she had been holding in her hands and said: "Waise Ishu, Mera toh joh hona tha hogaya, tera hona baaki hain." She then chucked at her son and walked away before he could say anything else.

Ishan smiled.Aai bhi nah, he thought in himself. He shook his head and turned around. But as he did so, he bumped into someone, slamming his head with the head of the other person. He held his head in a reflex.

"Ahhh."

"Sorry sorry,..," Savi stopped as looked at the man standing in front of her, wearing a black shirt and pant with a white blazer on it. She saw Ishan, opening his eyes at her voice and then rolling his eyes, while taking in a deep breath. One of his hand was still on his head, while the other was placed on his hips.