Bond

♡Happiness followed by sorrow♡

I miss her. I didn't see her for almost four days.  Because I've been lying down on bed.

I've fever and dad had strictly forbidden me to go out as the weather is not good. But I want to see her. I miss her so bad. 

At 7 o'clock she'll be out of her coaching center. She'll pass the road while going home and I'll be able to see her from my window.

I got up from my bed and sat beside the window. It's more that 7 but she's not coming. What if she didn't go there today? Since it is raining heavily, going outside is a trouble. But if she's in any problem?

I didn't think much as I grabbed an umbrella and started for her coaching center.

When I reached there I saw her standing at the garage. Probably she didn't bring her umbrella. She was trying to escape from the rain. So she was waiting for the rain to stop.

But after some time she give up. It was already 7:30. She started to walk in the rain. I don't know what happened to me at that moment but I started to walk towards her. I was never this close to her.

Her hair was touching my hand. I stretched my hand forward and she was under my umbrella now. I didn't have any specific reason for doing what I did. I didn't even know what would I say if she asks me anything.

She stopped for a moment but didn't turn around. I don't know why but she didn't asked anything, rather she continued to walk in her regular pace.

I was fully drenched and trembling a little. The rain drops felt like needles of ice piercing through my body. I could feel my temperature getting high. My vision was blurry, my legs were numb, my hand was giving up, but I was happy, I was content.

I was feeling a deep bond between us. I wish I could walk like this all my life. I wish....

Eventually we reached her house and she went inside. She didn't even glance out once. I didn't know how long I've been standing there.

Suddenly a hand touched my shoulder and shook me. The umbrella fall from my hand and I passed out.

When I was back to my senses I found myself in Abrar's room.

He said,
- What do you think you were doing holding the umbrella on air and soaking in the rain?
- Nothing.
- Wow! What an answer! Actually I should not get angry. Because I was waiting for this type of lame answers.
- Don't irritate me Abrar. What time is it?
- What'd you say? I'm irritating you. I've been so worried about—
I shouted,
- T-I-M-E?
- Why are you screaming? Now it's maybe about 9:30.
- Shit. I've to go. Don't tell about this to mom or dad.
- Are you sure? Can you go home by yourself?
- No, I cant. Take me home. Before my parents return.
- Haha. I knew it. You'll always need my help. Let's go.

After coming home I returned Abrar his shirt and trousers. He took them. He wanted to stay but I told him to go. And eventually he left.

I was tired to death. But I was very happy. I made up my mind that I'll talk to her tomorrow. No matter what, I have to. I couldn't sleep all night. My fever was high than before but dad couldn't figure out the reason. In morning I fell asleep.

It was 4:10. I brushed my hair, put on a nice shirt and waited at the window. But there was no sign of her. Won't she go to the coaching center today? I thought.

Maybe I had fallen asleep. The ringtone of my phone woke me up. It was already evening. Shit. Maybe I missed her. I have to tell her when her coaching is finished. I thought I should go to her coaching center.

Again my phone started ringing. I had forgotten about it. I picked it up and received the call. It was from Abrar.

- Hello Abrar?
- Yes. Asif emergency.
- Why?  What happened?
- Your Ashfa is moving out.
- Wait— What'd you say?
- You heard correct. They're shifting. They have already packed their luggage and put it in the van. I wanted to ask the van driver about their destination but Ashfa and her mom came down. So I couldn't ask him.

My handset slipped from my hand but I didn't care. I heard some words which sounded like coming from far away.... "Hello! Helloooo!  Asif, you there?"

It was raining torrential but I didn't bothered about the umbrella. I ran out of the house keeping the door open.

I rushed to Asha's place (Abrar's as well) but it was too late. She left. There was no van and no Asha.

Abrar was standing there with an umbrella. He came to me and shared the umbrella with me.

He said he's sorry. But why's he apologizing? It's not his fault. I tried to smile though tears were falling from my eyes. Thank God for the rain he couldn't see them.

I tried to keep my voice clear and said, "It's okay. You don't have to be sorry." I wanted to be alone. I moved out of the umbrella and started to walk towards my home.

Abrar didn't call after me or followed me. I'm thankful for that. After reaching the road of my house I couldn't hold back anymore.

I sat on the road in that pouring rain and cried my heart out. This is not the end of it. It can't be. The bond between us is not so feeble. It can't break so easily. She can't be gone forever.

"Asha, you can't leave me. I won't let you. I couldn't even tell you that I wanted to wash away all your loneliness. Give me a chance at least."

A/N. Now the main story will start. I'm very excited. Hope the readers will like the story! Enjoy reading and have a wonderful day!