Path of love

Ignorance

We were all seated in a room full of light coming from the window. This place was my favourite, I'd always come up and write my songs here. But today was different. The silence was unearthly and it just didn't feel right. 

"Tell us" the voice shook me from my thoughts. Arjun was seated at the window sill while me and Priyanka were sitting on the couch right in front of him. 

"See, I've never told this to anyone..." he said.

That day I realised that we are all very stubborn people living in our own dream world and worried about our little problems that we fail to notice people around us who are probably having a miserable day too.  

Arjun told us about his past and come on who doesn't know past is a bad, bad memory saved in our minds unwilling to delete itself. He told us everything about his bad memories and the loss he has witnessed. 

"Why didn't you ever tell me this before?" 

"I didn't want to."

"Are you okay?"

"I'm sorry Riya, for keeping it from you. I just uh become kind of reserved? sometimes."

"Arjun you must know that we're here for you always."

"Even if you try to be there with me sometimes Riya, you just can not be. You are so indulged in yourself. Did you ever try to know about me?"

"Excuse me? We've been together for so long and... "

"Just forget it." and he went away. 

I was left there wondering what just happened when Priyanka grabbed my hand and said "Just leave him alone for sometime Riya. He's not okay right now.. Let it be." I smiled back at her, waved her a goodbye and went back to my room. 

I saw my mom reading a book and went up to her. I knew I needed someone to talk to. My mom noticed and said "Dear, is everything alright?" 

"Yes mom." I lied, but the cracking sound of my voice was just enough to answer her question truthfully. 

"Tell me what happened?"

"No, I'm okay mom. Just a little tired."

"Okay honey, sleep well. Good night" I felt a kiss on my forehead and saw her getting up. I was quick to grab her by her arm.

"Mom, Please stay."

She smiled and sat down on the bed. I placed my head on her lap. This has been THE best feeling in the world. 

"Mom, What do you like?"

"What?" she chuckled. 

"What do you like?" I asked again this time looking right in her eyes

"Well, I like everything except your little riddles. Tell me what's up?"

"I don't know mom. Do I remain in my own little world always? Am I that ignorant?"

"Okay where is this coming from? Miss drama queen just had a fight with Prince charming?"

"MOM!!"

She laughed and ran her fingers through my hair. 

"Riya, You've always been a sweetheart. Remember you were always the little one running around in the whole house transferring messages when I didn't talk to your dad? And you were all like Dad! Mom's calling you for dinner. And Mom! Dad said he'll be there in a minute." 

"I was that stupid?" I couldn't help smiling.

"You still are darling and that's what I love about you. I don't know what happened between you and Arjun, but honey always remember that you still are the one fixing this. Doesn't matter if you don't know what's his favourite food or favourite song, all that really matters is how much you really love him." 

"Thanks mom. I love you."

"I love you too Riya. Go get him."

I got up in a moment and ran all the way to his house. I still remember how bad was it raining. But I also remember how I didn't really care about the rain. All I wanted to do was go and get him...