West Meets South

Thanks for everything

In the previous segment Avni and her boyfriend broke up and she wanted someone
with whom she can exchange her feelings of the aftermath of the breakup.Dev was
very happy after knowing and he pretended infront of her that he feels very sad for her.

Dev to Avni

"What happened between you two?" Dev asked

"First tell me that have you forgiven me?"Avni said

"Yes,of course I have but you tell me what actually happened between you two, is he not finding you attractive or is he bored with you or both"Dev said in an unplanned manner.

"Wait Dev I am telling you what actually happened and there is nothing what you've mentioned
just now.Actually,his dad is having a transfer to Sydney and therefore,he is sure to go there with him and when his going days were round-the-corner he started having a shabby behaviour with me which I resented alot.That's why I felt very lonely and I had no one to talk with except you
and that's why I made the story of my mother's demise so that you don't find this whole thing strange I am sorry but this is the truth".Avni replied.

Dev was amazed after hearing that she chose him over anybody else and then dev's intuitive understanding told him to propose her right away but he didn't intended to do anything in a haste and he also thought that
proposing her just after her seperation with Abhay is also wrong.

"Avni,you don't worry about anything I am there for you and after knowing the veracity I am feeling good now,I
really wanted to understand what went through you and you lied to me.Avni now I have to take my mother home,so I think
I should go now." Dev said.

"Thank you Dev" Avni said

She came towards him and gave him a hug and dev was enthralled by that because in his life no girl have came even 30 cm closer to him.
After that Dev took his mother and abandoned the hospital.The next morning he got a call from Avni they had their telephonic conversation
for about 2:30 hours continuously.After that their conversation starting dwelling in coffee shops and nearby parks.For almost 10 days this thing sustained and on the 11th day, he found that day suitable for telling her what he has been feeling for her.So he pinged Avni to meet in a conventional
restaurant which was close from Avni's house.He told everything about the meeting spot and time and she agreed too.Both assembled there Dev came before Avni though, he saw her in the way he saw her for the very first time her beauty was spellbinding,he coundn't resist but look at her she was as calm as the winter breeze she was like
a cold shower in a scorching weather,her beauty was equivalent to the vivid portrayal of flowers and rainbow on canvas pad.Dev was completely dabbled in her stupendous and exquisite appearance.

"Hello dev"Avni said after meeting him.
"Hello,how are you?"Dev asked.
"I am fine,I must say you are looking suave."Avni said
"Not more than you Avni come have a seat let's have a gaze on what we shall order"dev said.

Both placed the orders for their lunch and commenced talking what they always used to do,lunch came they had that and after that they settled their bills and walked away from the restaurant.They saw a park and Dev asked if she isn't getting tardy for anything so he could ask her for a park visit where he can actually tell her about him.He asked and she agreed after that both visited the park it was deserted apparently but still it had cleanliness everywhere,
they sat on a bench under a gigantic banyan tree which seemed quiet old.They both started talking this time on some other topics which weren't discussed before in the restaurant or anywhere else ever before.Avni was speaking and Dev interjected and said

"Avni,I think I have something to share with you."Dev said.
"Yes sure go ahead what you have in your head."Avni responded.
"Avni from the last 15 days,since we have started meeting and talking with each other I think we have become very good friends and you've taken my help in several things like helping you in getting your previous breakup out of your system and it seems like you've succeeded in that so on that note I think you've regained your happiness which was somewhat lost before meeting me and in the season of your pre-breakup time.I think it's time to bolster our relation with a different name,do you concur with this Avni tell me?"Dev said.

"Dev I don't think we should demolish this relation,I've suffered and learned bigtime from my previous relationship in the beginning me and Abhay were alike with what we are today,and when the time passed after 5,10,15 months down the line he showed his colours and I don't want
all that to be evoked again with me".Avni replied.

Dev stood up from the bench from a shock with what she said he was confused with the ambience which was conjured  there.

"That is gross! Avni,all boys are not alike maybe we can make a better relation apparently,far better than your's and abhay's trust me you can have an ennobling experience with me which wasn't given to you by Abhay or anybody in the past"Dev said in a loud tone.

"It is not like that It's just that I need some more time I think and If I'll say you'd find that bit derogatory."Avni said.

"Just tell me I can improve,trust me I can do anything for you"Dev said

"Dev I think you are incompetent in equating with my standards it is fine to wander here and there with someone but I can't think my life with the person who doesn't have any orientation in life and in career,I can't imagine my life with a person who only wants to roam here and there without any prospects of anything.The person who can't even speak a language in which my family converses 90% of the time,a person who can't do anything of his own inclination you are bounded to things what your abrasive dad lends.My family is open-minded yours is narrow-minded who would perhaps objectify your outings with a girl also,I know I shouldn't divulge my intentions about you but if situation demands me to do such thing then I can't do anything with it"Avni replied in an aggressive manner.

those words broke his heart badly and his eyes were filled with silver coloured tears which could project Avni's reflection to her,Avni walked away without spilling a single word after that.Dev was standing still with those perpetual tears.

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