By Your Side..Forever & A Day!

14. A step closer!

A/n : There's been drama, dancing, singing and humour in this story.. The only things missing are action and looouuuveee... Let me fill in the blanks with one of them.. And I choose LOVE for this chapter!

This chapter is dedicated to my Mom <3 Thank you Maa for letting me continue what I began.. :)

Happy reading guys.. :)

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Tamanna's PoV :

Since the last week, Aryamann became my first 'Good morning' and last 'Good night'. Any spare time he got in New York and me in between my college lectures, all we did was text each other! Sometimes we talked about our choices, few times we argued over which superhero was more powerful, rest of the times about any random stuff and with every piece of information we shared, I could feel our bond growing stronger.

Once, only for once we didn't have a light-hearted conversation..

Aryamann : Did you talk to your Dad about the scholarship?

Me : I've told you already, Aryamann.. He wouldn't approve of it! :|

Aryamann : Despite that you have dared to dance.. It's your passion, Tommy, isn't it? Then why doesn't he permit you to live your dream? I mean, I understand his care, but this is called being over-protective.. It's like house arrest - you can breathe, but only stale air!

Me : Sometimes we do certain things not because we are right and our parents are wrong.. Our parents don't restrict us because they think they're always right and their kids are insensible.. Both only follow our hearts.. The only difference is - our hearts are driven by our aspirations and their hearts are driven by profound care!

Aryamann : So if you think none of your intentions are wrong and that he cares profoundly, why are you giving up on it without even trying to break the ice yet?

Me : I am afraid of hurting him..

Aryamann : And you think he won't learn the truth from other sources? That'll hurt him worse.. I suggest you confront him before someone else does, Tommy!

Me : I don't know, Aryamann.. I've never been so unsure anytime before.. :/

Aryamann : You CAN do it, Tommy! And don't forget - I am by your side..forever and a day! :)

Me : I know! :) Good nite Aryamann!

Aryamann : A very good nite, my Bestie! ;) And do think about it :)

..And all I did that night was try to accumulate all the courage to spill the beans before Baba, but I couldn't grab any! After Maa's death, Baba had turned too vulnerable. Hence I decided that I couldn't risk breaking his heart, I couldn't risk losing him even if it costed my dreams!

It was almost 4 am when I actually slept. But prior to shutting my eyes, I dropped Aryamann a message - I am sorry..I can't do it! :(

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I had dropped a message to Trisha and Baba that I'd reach home slightly before dinner time, since my project team had decided to stay back after college and finish our assignment model.