I'm still yours

8. DECIDING TO MOVE ON

Dhruv's Pov

I keep the flower bouquet down wiping my tears.

My eyes land on the board in which it's written in bold letters
' JIYA THAKKAR ' next to her sister's grave 'MONISHA ASHWIN CHOUDHURY '

" Jiya!
You know when-n mom asked me yesterday about marriage topic-c I shouted at her " a sob escape from my mouth
" I totally forgot about the promise I made you, because how can I move on when your memories are still fresh even though it's been 4 years jiya" I wipe my tears taking deep breath
" You know jiya, yesterday night my heart pounded for the first time after for years when Isha called me dhruv. No I don't love her nor do I have any feelings or attraction for her but my heart did pound, you know that I don't hide anything from you. But it's wrong for me to experience all this for a girl who is way too younger for my age. She is no way like you we were opposite who attracted immediately but this girl shares similar interests like me. You were the beauty with brain that any guy would fall far ... While Isha is entirely different with dusky skin tone, shoulder length wavy hair, chubby figure with a beautiful smile that is totally different from you ..... I don't even know why am I saying this but her smiling image did leave it's effect by making my heart to flutter" I wipe my tears " jiya I have decided that I'm going to fulfill your promise, I have decided to let myself free without stopping " I say with a small smile

" I love you jiya and I'm still yours. But yeah I don't know how I'll be able to accept someone else, still I'm willing to let myself free to God's will, who ever comes in future I'll definitely give respect, care and be loyal to them ... But love I am not sure ... I'll leave it on god's hand.
You were my first love and you will be always my love. I love you jiya" I say finally letting all those burdens go away.

I look at the grave for the final time before moving to meet Jiya's sister's daughter, who is staying with her father.

I ring the bell waiting for it to be opened

" Dhruv ?!Are you here for real?! Or am I dreaming man?!" said Ashwin choudhary, jiya's sister husband being surprised and hugged me. We both part and

I enter inside and was engulfed in a hug by Nithya the four year adorable little munchkin

" Dhruv uncle"

" I mished you sho much" she said hugging me still. I smiled at her

" Nithu baby, stay with uncle till I make some dinner for all the three of us " Ashwin said to which Nithya nods cutely her ponytails dangling along

" Let's watch carloon" she said raising her arms and I smile lifting her up to make her sit.

Her eyes were glued to the screen and and I was looking at Ashwin who was broken way more than me. I lost my love but he ... He lost his wife, and Nithya lost her mom. My heart swelled up looking at the lovable girl. I wish Monisha di was here to take care of them both. Ashwin refused to even think about someone else after Monish Di's death. I hope God will send someone in his life, who can take care, love and cherish both nithya and Ashwin

" It's ready! Let's have it " Ashwin announced and placed the food.

We enjoyed the meal. And I decided to stay the night with them. Nithya was enjoying with me and soon fell asleep.

" So how is everything dhruv?" I look at Ashwin who spoke in whisper gently moving his hand on nithya's hair

" It's actually good Ashwin now I have decided to move on finally" I said looking at his face for his reaction

A genuine smile made it's way on his face
" I'm happy for you Dhruv" he said

Then I went to the guest room and slept peacefully

The next morning I bid bye with Ashwin and Nithya. Nithya was crying so badly that I for a moment decided to stay there only but Ashwin brought her cotton candy and she smiles saying bye. How quickly she changed but she is adorable while smiling

Suddenly Isha's smile flashes

I shake my head and move past towards my taxi which I booked.

Throughout the journey, i reminisce all the beautiful memories of my beloved jiya, my beautiful past..

It was late night I reached home. I didn't want to disturb anyone so I used my spare keys to enter, with slow steps I reached my room and closed the door.

Once I refreshed myself, I look at the opposite window thinking whether she has come back or not.

Now I don't know why I am curious, maybe I am ... Kind of ... Let's leave that for a while ...

I sigh and settle myself on my bed

Oh how much I missed sleeping on my bed

I doze off, being tired by the long journey.

The next morning when I went down for breakfast everyone were questioning why I came early, I just stayed quite.

" Maa .. one more paratha here!" Dev said munching on the parathas served him

" Yeah Dev.... wait let me serve others as well ..." Mom said

To which dad commented
" I don't know whether you have some machine in your stomach dev you already had 5 Parathas "

" Oh now stop saying like that to my baby, let him have he is growing Man" Mom glared at dad to which we both chuckled

After a while I clear my throat in order to get their attention

" Aree bhai drink water "  dev said

I sighed and again cleared my throat

" Looks like he had fun in water yesterday that resulted in throat issue " dad stated

" Oh my god ...Dhruv what happened, is it hurting a lot, let's go to the hospital " my mom ranted

God! What the heck is happening? Why can't they understand that I genuinely want to speak maybe it was my fault

" Maa... Relax ma it's nothing like that " I tried speaking

" Oh you be quite I know it's paining right?" She said with tears

" Maa... I just want to speak with you and tried to get you guys attention by clearing my throat " I said

" You should have spoken like a normal human dhruv" mom said

Normal human ? 😶

" Now tell what's up ?" Dad asked raising his eyebrows

" Actually..... I'm... I'm okay-y with it you guys can proceed " I say

" What are you okay with ?" Mom and dad asked in unison being confused

" Oh mumma papa, .. bhai is saying okay for bride hunting process so start soon, he is just shy not like me who will openly ask-" he was cut shot by mom who hugged me tightly pushing away dev in the process.

I laugh at their excitement

I'm happy that this decision is bringing happiness to my dear ones

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