Amsterdam To Ambala. ✈ ✔

Chapter XX

Chapter XX - Promises fulfilled

The next morning, the first thing on Aman's mind was Tisha as usual. He remembered last night. How she came to him. How she asked him to take her away. In that one moment, he thought that maybe he could do it. Maybe he could take her away and keep her safe. Maybe he could have her all to himself for once. Maybe they could end up together. Had Aman been selfish enough, he would have done it without any fear. He was brave enough for his love now. This strength came from his love only. Love makes you brave. It makes you bold and courageous. You don't see right and wrong in love. You just take the leap of faith. You do crazy things just to see one damn smile. And this situation was no different. Aman was in love with Tisha and he could go to any extent to make her smile. He was flipping through the pages of the novel he wrote. It was almost complete now. Just some final chapters were remaining. He was looking at few words here and there. No one knew what he wrote and he kept it a secret as well. He didn't even let Rahul read it and mind you, Rahul was the one who always got the first copy. His eyes staring blankly at the pages as he was lost in thoughts.

"Amann! Uth jaaa!" [Get up!] An irritated voice came from outside as the door banged open. Who could be other than the great Rahul Sharma, the best buddy.

"Awake bro." He deadpanned from his place and placed the book in the drawer carefully.

"What's the plan for today?" He asked him.

"I've some important work. If that happens today, we all can go and celebrate."

"Tell me you're not going to propose Tisha?" Rahul suddenly jumped in excitement, his face etched in the widest grin and lit like a hundred watts bulb.

Aman who was taking a sip of water, choked on it and coughed. "Are you out of your mind?"

"What? You love her so why not?" He shrugged.

"And who told you that?" Aman narrowed his eyes at him.

"Bro, main shakal se gadha, ullu ka pattha lagta hun tujhe?" [Do I look like a donkey to you?]

Aman nodded with a grin.

"Saalay." Rahul pulled him in a headlock.

"Acha na yaar chodh." [okay okay dude. leave me now.]

"Tu ne badal liye honge apne best friend lekin main apne yaar ki rag rag ko jaanta hun. Teri shakal pe likha hai k tu uss se kitna pyar karta hai. Phir kyun kar raha hai apne saath aesa? kyun takleef de raha hai khud ko aur ussko? Maana k tu thoda introvert hai lekin jab pyar kiya to darna kya..Sher ban." [You might have changed your best friends but I still know every inch of flesh of my best friend. It's written on your face how much you love her. Then, why are you doing this to yourself and her? Why are you intentionally hurting both of you. When you have dared to love, then why are you scared? Be brave.]

"Chodh na yaar. kya baat kar raha hai tu. Aesa kuch nahi hai." [Leave it dude. What are you talking about. It's nothing like that.]

"Aman dekh mere bhai. Abhi bhi der nahi hui. Ladki hath main hai. Kahin aesa na ho k jab tu wapis aye to wo kahin door nikal jaye." [Listen Aman, my brother. It's not too late right now. The girl is yours at the moment. What if when you decide to come back, she goes far away.]