"Ting tong" must be chotu to whom I had given my scooty for repair. He handed the keys over to me. Whole day I kept thinking about Bihaan only. I was feeling something dangerous. "Ting tong" someone's again on door. It was Maa Papa. As soon I opened the door they hug me crying. "How are you my princess?" asked my Dad. Oh Dad. I hugged him back assuring him everything is fine. They proceeded to sit on sofa. I placed my head on maa's lap. She caressed my hair. I closed my eyes and I could see Bihaan. He might never had lived such beautiful moments with his family. My eyes got little wet. "No need to go to her marriage.." said maa to papa which grabbed my attention. "We can't always leave here alone!!" she continued. I got up of her lap. They looked at me wondered. "You aren't slept!!" maa sounding amazed. I asked about whose marriage they're talking? Papa told about my cousin's wedding. He asked would I like to join? Of course I denied. Firstly my studies and most importantly my Bihaan. I don't wanted to leave him alone now, I'm with him. "That's what I'm saying... We always leave you alone and you face all the troubles alone" maa said with tears. I held her hands "Maa... Bihaan always saves me" I assured. "Don't worry and enjoy her marriage i'll manage here" I continued. "May God bless that pure soul..." Maa said blessing Bihaan.
They have to leave the next morning. Well.. At least today I can sleep gripping my maa to feel calm, unlike Bihaan. I went to bring a jug of water for their room. "Ouch" My legs got hit with the bed when I was roaming in maa's room. "Are you fine?" maa asked rubbing my toe carefully. "Yes better... Now sleep.." I ordered and she kissed my forehead. Suddenly my gaze fell on my bag in Maa's room. Papa entered and I wished them a good night leaving the room with my bag.
I had totally forgotten about it... The letters damn it. I placed myself on my bed closing the door, I grabbed all the stuffs from my bag. Actually I love reading his stuffs, it feels like I'm talking to him and he's speaking his heart out to me, without any fake face.
I unfolded the first one.
Today she ran towards me to hand over my phone which I left mistakenly to her house. And demanded the golgappas in return of it. Haha... She's so childish yet mature. I love her too much. How could I've denied !!
I could feel my cheeks going wide and red. I proceeded...
It was so spicy... I don't know how she even ate them. I was just absorbing her widening eyes, beautiful face with red lips complimenting her beauty more. Her laugh when I felt spicy was something which made my day, my life, heaven.
Her nonstop chattering when she was driving her scooty was something which made me feel like I can also be important for someone!
Suddenly I felt some dizziness. I didn't wanted to faint at the moment, specially in front of her. But my eyes weren't listening mine and I guess I fainted on her shoulder. She tried to wake me up. And then made me to take a nearby hospital. Her doctor uncle's clinic. I felt the care, the beautiful care, the beautiful experience she gifted me today. She showered her care for me!! Although I wanted to deny to go to any doctor but can't. I'm not allowed to go to any doctor from my childhood. "You're strong enough to handle yourself, do you need any doctor?" his scary voice is stuck in my head. And I don't want those goosebumps again. So I'm quiet since many years. And the reason you know well!! I couldn't ruin this page writing about HIM.
I released some tears on the page kissing it. It's not ended yet! What was the reason of his dizziness suddenly? I proceeded to find my answer.
The same day, after clinic, I was at her home to take my phone back. She was angry on me... Didn't uttered anything after getting out of clinic. Might be scared of me!! Or might she found me weird!! I mean of course, anyone would! We reached her home well I tried to make her utter anything but she was silent. Some goons attacked in her home. I knew today I can't be late to get punished in the new way. You know what happened last night although I was thankful about it but till when!?!! I didn't wanted to disappoint him today. But I can't leave her alone of course.... Okay will write later. I guess he's coming towards my room. I have to be ready.... Well I can't share this to anyone, so I'm sharing it with you Maa. I hope you will hug me one day saying "my son". So I'm keeping all my writings behind my Maa's pictures. I feel safe there.
I grabbed the next letter to find what he faced that night for which he's so thankful!!
Today she offered me her friendship.
This is not that letter I guess!! But let's proceed...
Oh my God!! Such a beautiful moment of my life! I wanted to hug her. I wanted to cry. I wanted to feel the moment. I wanted to share everything with her... I wanted to tear all my writings.... But..... But my wounds soon reminded me about who am I.
I was compelled to put my conditions in our friendship. I was helpless, I didn't even wondered she'll ask for my friendship any day!! I guess destiny is getting pity on me these days.
But one day... when she yelled at me saying I'm a criminal the cracks in me felt a hard scratch. Yeah she's right!! I'm a criminal after all.
Okay bye... I need to go. Dhruv is calling me to drop Thapki to her home. Of course why not!! Will see you later. Bye.
All I could do is hug his letter tight near my heart and release the tears out. But I didn't get to know about what punishment did he faced that night!! I rolled my hands inside my bag to find any other letter. Something fell of it. It was the next letter.
Today, she invited me for dinner. I didn't knew how to control my happiness. Happiness of feeling I could also be special for someone! Happiness of someone thought so much for me! So I went.
Her family is so so so nice. Specially her mother. Honestly I tried hard to control my tears... But... Thankfully she didn't noticed!! I washed my face as fast as I could. Her maa is a dream maa for me. She was so kind, so polite to me. And her sister... She's so friendly. I enjoyed her company.
I had seen tears that time!! I was right!
Then came her Dad. I am really uncomfortable before anyone's dad. And you know the reason.
No I don't Bihaan.... Say it please.
I tried hard to behave normal before him. I lied to him... As I was compelled to. I can't loose my first ever friend because of what am I!! I love her at last!
I love you too Bihaan.
I returned Pandey Nivas.... My home. But it was too late and I knew what I was going to face now.
Yes he was worried that night to go home early. But I made fun of him.
He came yelling at me asking why am I late? I was quiet and scared. He punished me to stand all night outside the house, on my knees. It started raining... And lasted whole night. I kept standing. Thankfully I was saved that night to go in... I was blessed to not to go to him that night.
How can anyone feel blessed at not going in to his house? Say Bihaan what is happening with you? My heart pinched hard after reading his letter. I'm sorry Bihaan.
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The Broken One (Dark) (✔)
Mystery / ThrillerThe journey starts from "When SHE meets HIM." And ends at "When SHE understands HIM."