Sohni Kuddi Namkeen Badi

Chapter 13

Next day, when I entered my office premises, I was really in a very blissful mood. There was a sweet excitement of seeing her today. A smile was continuously set on my lips. I was thinking about last night. I so wanted to kiss her then and there. She looked so beautiful in that saree.

As I opened the door knob of my office, the sight that greeted me, left me stunned. Piyu was sitting there already, crying her eyes out. I went towards her and sat on my knees in front of her. " Hey baby, what's wrong? " I cooed her while running my hands on her long curls, to soothe her. " Kian, " she said as she sobbed. I wiped her tears away with my fingers and encouraged her to speak it out. She was stammering, as she continued, " Kian, John has only 5 last months left, I am not strong anymore. I try to be normal and spend this time happily, but Kian, I can't do this. He's dying Kian, he's dying in front of my eyes. How can I be normal? Today when I came here, he kissed me. And I realised that those are the same lips that will be lifeless within some months. That body, which I always hug, will be lying on a death bed. Kian, I can't take this anymore. I quit. I don't want this job. I want to leave. Away from here, away from him, away from this feeling that we have only a few months together. It constantly bothers me. " She sobbed harder this time.

By this time my eyes were filled with tears too. John and Piyu were my childhood sweethearts. I cannot see the one crying here, breaking down and the other dying there. We all knew that John had cancer. We also knew that he has some last few months. But still this realisation felt as if someone has stabbed my spine. I hugged her tight. This must be much more difficult for her than it is to me.

" its ok, you have to be strong. You can't run away like this. He needs you. We will make each day special for him. We will face this in the right way. If today you run away Piyu, there won't even be some last few months. He will be alone throughout. Do you want him to face this alone? You have to be strong baby girl. Strong for him. He needs you. He needs all of us. Trust me, this will be difficult for him more than what it is for us. It would be constantly in his mind too. But he always treats you special. Makes you feel loved. That's because he knows he have to make full of the time he has. He knows that will be his memories for you for a lifetime. Don't you want to make him feel special too? How can you even think about running away? I know all this is difficult, trust me, I understand. But you can not give up Piyu, you need to be strong. For yourself, for him. " I told her with my crooked voice. Her head was on my chest and I was running my hands over her hair. We both stayed this way for a few moments.

The reality seemed so real this moment. It was painful. There was a click sound and the door knob moved. She entered and saw us. I realized in what position I was and pulled away from Piyu. Piyu stood up too. Her expression changed. She softly shut the door back and went away. I struggled for words to stop her, but she was gone.

"I am so sorry Kian, I will go and explain " Piyu said feeling all guilty. Already she was so upset. I didn't wanted her to feel guilty too. " No its fine, let me handle this " I told her and she nodded. I then rushed outside.
I saw Pari near the lift and asked her " Did you see her? "
" She took the lift to the terrece. Is everything alright Kian? "
" I hope it is " I told her as I took the stairs upwards. As I reached, I saw her sitting at the edge. The wind blowing her soft silky hair. The sunlight teasing her dove like beautiful eyes. The environment was quiet and peaceful. She was the added beauty.

I slowly took baby steps towards her. She seemed upset. " You don't need to explain yourself " she said without even looking at me. I haven't spoken anything yet. Her back was facing me. I smiled at the beautiful reality that she felt my presence without looking at me or without me uttering a single word. I smiled at this magical feeling. I smiled at her love towards me.

I went and sat besides her. " Look, " I began but again she interrupted me with her beautiful voice " I said you don't need to explain yourself Kian. I trust you." Her words left me speechless. I looked at her. The wind still blowing. Her hair were in all different directions. She was so beautiful. A moment later she looked at me too. We said nothing. Clock ticked, moments passed. And the wind along with sunlight kept playing their games. We just stared. I didn't knew when my hands went ahead and took hold of her flying hair and set them behind her hair. She took my hand in her's and held it. It felt warm but comforting.

" agar ehna hi vishwas hai tounu, fir taude sohne muhkre te eh udasi kesi? " I asked her politely. She came close, traced my lips with her long fingers. My breadth hitched. I have never seen a girl like her. She never fails to amuse me with her words and actions. I was lost somewhere deep inside the magical ocean of her eyes. She then came a bit more close, wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me. Softly. I was too shocked to react. It was like she told me with that kiss, the reason of her sadness.

And I kissed her back, as if am telling her with my kiss, that she's never alone. No matter what the reason is, I am not letting her face anything alone.

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