Her Hidden Love

Twenty Six

/* They continuously work till night. Then Arohi leaves but he stays in his room in the office till late night . In the morning too he was working on the design and Arohi comes fast and joins him. Hiya doesn't come to office. They worked all day and Arjun didn't even mind to have his meal but he sent Arohi by force. Arohi warned it wouldn't be good for him but he didn't listen. The next day passes in the same fashion. Arohi comes to him in the evening and says to him that he needs rest. By that time he felt weak and listened to her. He went to his room and she completes her work, then goes to his room. From outside she sees that he is in his bed and asks if he is fine. He doesn't reply. She understands something is wrong and goes in for the first time. As soon as she goes on the front wall she saw a big painting- Time before dawn. A young man on his knees,his hands stretched for his beloved who was running away from him and there was a quotation "When love is to depart at dawn,create O god! A day that has no morn" . This scene bought to her mind her condition when she left Arjun. It bought tears into her eyes along with all the memories. */

Arjun- Hello? Did you come to see the painting or me?

Arohi- You. How are you feeling?(She sits on a chair beside his bed. He too sits up)

Arjun- Not good Miss Arohi. I am feeling burdened. Actually I am feeling bad that there is nobody to share with. From so many years I have been alone. I know my parents love me but its not the thing I need. I haven't a single person on whose shoulder I can rest my head and be relieved.

Arohi(smiles)- This time you are lying.

/* She puts her hand on his head and gently puts it on her shoulder. They experience a warm feeling. She gently ruffles his hair with her hand. He closes his eyes and tries to rest for some time as he had never felt so much peace anytime or anywhere. The sense of being complete when together rushed through their nerves. She felt Arjun's breath, every time it touched her it would be as if her heart skipped a beat. He could feel her heartbeat. It was so fast. Arohi tried her best that it should not disturb him. She just put her hand on his cheek and was taken aback. */

Arohi- Arjun... Sir you are hot! (Arjun gets up)

Arjun- Miss Arohi didn't expect this from you. Anyway its good that you realized. Want to do anything naughty?

Arohi- I meant high temperature. You have fever!

Arjun- Relax. Sometimes even illness is good.

Arohi- What to do now? You need a doctor. Shall we go home?

Arjun- No. There is nobody there. Mom and dad went out for some wedding. They are out of station.

Arohi- I'll call the at least they may be of some help. Shall I call your mom? (He nods)

Arohi(over phone)- Madam its me Arohi. Arjun sir is not well I guess fever.

Sushmitha- Oh Calm down. I can't return until morning. I will send all the requirements. Arohi please don't leave him alone,he needs somebody close at such time. I hope you you can do this for Arjun.

Arohi- Sure I will take care of him and cater to all his needs. (call ends)

Arjun- So what's your plan?

Arohi- What plan?

Arjun- If you have to take care of me then you have to stay here and for that you need to make some excuse to your parents.

Arohi- Oh my! I didn't think of that.

Arjun- Well I thought. Don't worry I have asked hiya to call your parents and say that you are with her. She will manage.

Arohi- That's cool.

Arjun- Now I know your parents well and I won't let you go away from me again. Will you?