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Dedicated to @erishta  (I hope username is correct.  :D )

S a i r a

It is a pretty decent day to begin with.
It's cloudy and it seems monsoon is going to set up its agenda over here.
I adjusted my specs as I looked over my statistics and it was well.
I stared at the brown envelope that was kept at my table.
Meeta had told me that it was delivered this morning but I was too busy contemplating about my current situation.
Ah!
The name Advay has always been a problem in my life.
His name was unique.So was he as I remember.
I am talking about my crush.Tall,handsome and charming.These were the words used for him in college.
But for me,it was his uniqueness,his kindness that won.
His smile was another story.
A part of me remembers him for encouraging me for dancing.

I had laughed out that day.
He smiled and said,"You have food and I have stomach."
It was so lame,but I laughed anyways.
That was how much infatuated with him.
We looked over to the crowd of people who seemed to dance and enjoy the rhythm of the rock music.
I tapped my foot as the tune turned fast.
He looked over at me and brought forward his hand.
I looked at him with confusion when he gave me another smile and spoke,"Dance?"
I shook my head as nervousness took place in my body.
He requested me again,"Come on!Just one dance?"
His eyes turned hopeful,I had no choice but I agreed.
Taking meek steps towards the dance floor,I inwardly panicked.
I was an introvert and I had no idea.
My palms were sweating when he leaned near my ear and whispered,"I am here."
I nodded and closed my eyes to take a deep breath and let the tune take over my body.

I shook my head as I felt pathetic for still acting like a teenager.
Come on!I am above 25,How can I still act like this?
Releasing a forced breath,my mobile rang.
It was Diya's call.
I received the call.
I heard intense crying sounds and I heard Diya sobbing.
Diya stuttered as she sobbed,"Bhabhi......"
She sniffed and I waited for her to speak.My heart was beating rapidly as I feared.
I spoke once again,"Diya,is everything fine?"
She sobbed and spoke,"I had a fight with Bhai.He...he..."
She continued crying,so I asked,"Fight about?"
Her hoarse voice said,"About marriage....I...I told him about Kartik and...and he got angry....He started saying that He was a douchebag and all that for meeting me in London.....I defended him...He got more angry and spoke that I was choosing him over own brother...and then....things got a bit ugly for me before I spoke something...."
My breathing hitched as I heard the whole matter.
She started crying again before she spoke,"I...will never forgive myself for this...."
I asked her again,"What is it that you spoke,Diya?"
She cried and said,"That people always leave him for his attitude.Ma,Naina did leave him."
"What!" I was outraged at the turn of events.
I simply spoke,"Diya,I will talk to you later.Please?"
Diya sniffed and said,"Okay."
I wish I could give her a hug but I guess technology was far behind as I could never enter the phone and hug her.
I called out,"Raghu,handle today's class.Would ya?"
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N i k h i l

A few hours before the conversation of Diya and Saira.

I was very happy today.
As I drove back from Saira's dance academy,I had this foolish grin on my face.
Being genuinely happy,I called my office and spoke to my assistant Pinku,"Announce to employees about the day off and bonus."
We had made enough profit this time so I decided it was only fair to share the happiness with my workers.
I took off the day too.
I got out of my car and decided that I was too eager for this alliance to happen.
I thought before I decided that I will announce the news to my sister today.
Climbing up the stairs,I rung the bell.
She opened the door and smiled happily.
"Bhai!"
She hugged me and spoke,"That was an absolute surprise!"
Sis,Lots of surprises are on the way today for you! I thought internally
We sat and chatted for a while.
I was so super proud that my baby sister was managing her firm of Leora.This time she was rated in top 10 in emerging fashion houses.
After some time,I took a decision that we both were in good mood so why not tell her now?

So I cleared my throat and spoke,"Diya...."
She looked at me with her big black eyes.My voice literally faded and I whacked myself.
This was not easy for me.
Looking quizzicality at me,I just spoke,"Umm..How is Sanaa?"
She scoffed and spoke,"Are you serious?The girl who stole my cookies when I was hungry and you ask me about her well being?"
She went on ranting on Sanaa and me?
I was getting frustrated.
Great dude!The one girl's name you took and it was this Sama?Sada?Sata?
Ufff...
God knows!
After what seemed a long hour I asked,"So what do you think of marriage?"
Her big brown eyes widened.
I held my breath.
She looked at me,making a disgusting face,"Eww..No.I will not Marry Sana."
I was disappointed until I heard the whole reason.
Like an intelligent fool,I asked,"Marriage?"
She frowned,"Yeah?"
I too frowned,"With Sana?"
She scoffed and said,"That's what you said!"
I shook my head and spoke,"Oh I am talking about marriage with Advay!"
She fell silent.
In a meek voice,she asked,"Your friend Advay?"
I nodded and gave her a smile.
But she didn't smile.Instead her face fell and paled.
She looked down on the carpet and seemed to go through some turmoil of thoughts.
I didn't like it.
I wanted to erase whatever storms were brewing in her.
She spoke with what seemed utter determination,"I cannot marry him."
I stood confused.I asked her,"But why?He is handsome,stabilised and whatever is required to be eligible bachelor..."
She interrupted me and spoke,"I love Kartik."
My gaze hardened.
That douche!
I spoke gritting my teeth,"Since when?"
Her gaze was down as she answered,"London."
I could not understand.
Why was she in love with him?
I spoke,"You will forget him.Leave him."
Her face showed surprise as she spoke,"What?"
I tried to reason with her,"He is nowhere in business.Will he be even able to support himself?God forbids if your business is bankrupt then?"
She looked at me as if I was idiot and asked,"Are you serious?"
I nodded and I tried to make her understand why he was not perfect.
She spoke,"If that's your reasons,then no!"
My voice rose as I spoke,"You will not marry him!"
Tears fell from her eyes.
My heart broke but I had to be hard.
She said,"Bhai please!He is hardworking,talented,he loves me..."
She tried to reason with me,and I finally spoke in what was my tone in business.
"Go to your room.We are not having this conversation.You will forget him.Thats it."
Diya looked at me with much anger and spoke,"Don't use that tone with me!I am not your employee!I am your sister!Why are you forgetting,wasn't the same reason given to you by Naina?That totally changed you!Now aren't you being hypocritical!I despise this!Always business Minded!Why?Do you think I know your friend and yours plan to merge?"
That was totally off topic.
I shouted,"Shut up!"
Diya shouted too with anger tinged,"No I won't.Sometimes I wonder if that was why I never got my mother's love?Was it because of you?You never gave me answers but I stayed silent!You are hypocritical,cold hearted brother who makes people drive away!"
My whole body started shaking at the mention of my mother.

"Sleep child.This day will also pass!"
"Really ma?"
She nodded.She sang me a lullaby while I cradled my sister to sleep.

Tears started forming.I couldn't hear why Diya was speaking.
My mind was in whirlwind.My Mind was adrift.
My eyes were Burning with tears.
I ran out of the house and took my keys.
To drive out of the insanity.
To drive out of sadness.
To drive myself away from people whom I am damaging.
Maybe Diya is right!
I was driving people away !
Maybe it's what I deserve!

Authors note
Wrote whole chapter.And Wattpad thought it was cool to delete it.
:(
Anyways,Busy schedule.Barely able to sleep.
But thought to update.
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