Part VII

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Aks:You certainly deserve a punishment for this.

Pra:I'm ready for every punishment. Say it.

Aks:We've got an early pack up today so I want you to come with me on an ice cream date.

Pra:As you wish. 1 minute is this even a punishment? I would have anyway agreed to it.

Aks:So let's go.

Pra:Let me inform this to Rahul.

Ice-cream Parlour

Aks:Here it is. Come.

Aks:What would you like to have?

Pra:French vanilla for me.

Aks:One mint chocolate chip and one French vanilla please

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Aks:One mint chocolate chip and one French vanilla please.

Aks:One mint chocolate chip and one French vanilla please

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Pra:What kind of punishment is this?

Aks:My kind of. Take it as my break up treat.

Waitor:Sir your order.

Aks:Thank you. Come let's have it.

Pra:I'm sorry Akshat. I know I've hurt you but I promise it will not happen again.

Aks:Chill. You need not to say sorry to me again and again. What was bound to happen happened. You cannot change it. But there is one thing that you can do for me.

Pra:What's it?

Aks:You need to find a girl for me.

Pra:Ok done. I am surely going to get you a good girl. A girl who will take care of you and handle your tantrums.

Aks:What do you mean by that? Do I throw tantrums?

Pra:No no it is me who does that. Media writes articles on me. Isn't it?

Aks:That was mean.

Pra:Ok ok I was just kidding. Although it's a difficult task but I love challenges so I will help you in this. Tell me what kind of a girl  will you like?

Aks:Kind of means? A good girl.

Pra:Means what qualities are you looking for?

Aks:Sundar susheel sanskari
(Beautiful gentle traditional)

Pra:Please elaborate.

Aks:Someone like you. I mean someone who can understand me, take care of me, respect my profession and my parents. Someone who's calm and composed who can handle my anger issues. Someone who is gentle and treat everyone with love and respect. Someone who spread happiness wherever she goes. Someone with whom I feel blessed to be with.

Pra:Wow you can write a book on her. You are describing as if you know her very well. Tell me is there any secret crush?

Aks:What? Secret crush? Let me clear this it is me who is the secret crush of I don't know how many girls. You asked me to elaborate so I did that. Now it's your job to find me that girl.

Pra:Ok challenge accepted.

Aks:Can I ask you something?

Pra:Hmm ask.

Aks:Do you think a girl like you will like me?

Pra:What? What kind of question is that?

Aks:If I would have proposed you and you were single what would have been your reaction?

Pra:That's a hypothetical question. I'm not going to answer this.

Aks:Come on Pratiksha I'm just looking for the probability of getting a girl like you. I mean suppose in future I meet a girl like you and if I will propose her then what will be her answer I just wanted to know that.

Pra:My ice cream is finished. I think we should leave.

Aks:You are ignoring this question means it will be a NO.

Pra:Let's go.

Aks:Pratiksha wait. I'm coming. Ok let's leave this question but don't get angry.

Pra:I'm not angry. It's just that I can't answer this. I mean I can't imagine anyone at the place of Rahul. He is my first boyfriend the only relationship that I have in my entire life. I hope you understand.

Her words felt like a thunder clap. I felt like a lightening bolt struck me hard. I know that she can never be mine but whenever I face the reality it makes my heart wrench in pain.

Aks:I know Pratiksha and I understand. Sorry for asking that stupid question. I know what Rahul means to you but still I asked you that I am really sorry.

Pra:No don't say sorry. I know you can never hurt me intentionally. Let's leave this topic here. I will be on an important mission from tomorrow so I wanted to be all charged up. Let's go.

Aks:Yes come I'll drop you.

The drive back home was silent. She was enjoying the cool breeze and the soothing music. I was burning from inside. Today for the first time I wished I was Rahul. I was feeling helpless. I cannot live without her and she can't live without Rahul. I was stuck. I felt suffocated.

Pra:Thanks for your ice cream treat. I really enjoyed the date with you.

Aks:Stop pretending you enjoyed. I ruined it by asking that stupid question. I am sorry.

Pra:Uff if you said sorry even for once again I promise you I will not talk to you ever. Come on cheer up. This sulking expression doesn't suit your charming face.

Aks:Ok I take my sorry back. Now go tomorrow we have an early shoot. Bye Good night take care.

Pra:Bye Good night. Listen the answer to your question is no girl can ever say no to you. You are precious Akshat and I am sure soon you'll get someone who will value your love. Take care and always have that smile on your face.

She caressed my cheek lightly and gave me a side hug. I looked at her retreating figure and wondered what she feels for me. This is getting complicated.

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