Yeh Malaal Ishq

Chapter 2

Eden, Kolkata 25 August 2019

"India need 2 runs to win at the last ball. Can captain of the Indian team Karan Luthra do it? Will India lift the world cup this year or all the hopes be let down. We will see." Karan was focusing on the last ball. He knew India had to win the finals so he can complete the dream of his and his b... no Karan focus. Don't think about him. The bowler was bowling the last ball. "And it is a Fourrrr. India has won the world cup."

At the presentation, the captain was called on the dais. The commentator asked him "What are you feeling?". "I am happy. I think the word also can't describe the feeling. It was a long-held dream of mine to win the world cup for India. And I am happy that I achieve it.

He didn't know why but he was feeling sad. He was missing him. He wanted to tell his heart to not remember him, to forget him. But he knew it was impossible. His brother was his half soul. He was the one who always supported me. He was the one in shadow so I can shine brighter than everyone. He knew he misses him but didn't know what to do.

"What did I do, Bhai?, did I do something wrong? Why did you leave? I know everyone tells me that you are dead but I know you are not. I know you left home. But I don't know why. What happened Bhai? You always said you will be the shield of the family. You are not here Bhai. Why??" Its 2 years Bhai. Come back, please. I promise Bhai, I will find out the truth. The truth which everyone is hiding. I will find it". That's my promise to you and Bhai I never broke my promise.

"Hey captain, your phone is ringing". He came back from his thoughts by the voice of his teammate. When he saw the phone a slight smile came on his face. "Hey, Sameer. What's up? Congrats Bhai. You fulfilled our dream Bhai. How are you?" "Sameer, the most important person is not present here with me. I am not happy Sameer". "Bhai", Sameer said. "No Sameer just don't. If you can't tell me the truth, don't feed me lies. Bye, I have to leave. My teammates are calling me. Take care of yourself and the family".

Is The only thought present in Karan's mind was what had happened 2 years ago?. How did he get into an accident?. There were too many questions and very few answers.

Mumbai

A girl was yelling, "we won.yesss." She was feeling nostalgic. Her friend had done it. He had said to her "This Worldcup will be theirs.". Her mother was yelling at her to sleep. But was sleep was nowhere for her.

She was lost in her thoughts. "Hey Bhai, the second year has gone and you were not present. You know this is second Rakshbandhan that I didn't tie the rakhi on you. I am waiting for you Bhai. How many more I have to wait? She didn't realize she was crying. " Come back Bhai. Your brother had won the world cup. You promised him that you would be there to see him lifting the cup. Your absence has created avoid Bhai which we no one will able to fill."

There was a knock at her door. She pretends to sleep. She knew her sister was there. That was her life. Her sister who was so joyful has now forgotten the joy and been immensely busy in her job. Her sister wanted to forget everything. She was sad to see her sister like this. Her sister saw her sleeping and had gone back.

She was again lost in her thoughts. " I don't know Bhai, What will happen when Karan get to know the truth? What will we do Bhai? The castle of lies your family built already started to crack Bhai. But if this castle got destroyed relationship will be shattered. I am missing you Bhai, come back Bhai. Just come back". She didn't know when she started sobbing. There was no sleep for her that day.

In the next room, her sister also couldn't sleep. She was guilty and she knew that. But how could she say no the engagement? The guilt of failing him was always present. She knew this guilt will burn her alive. The pain was always present. She wanted this pain, this hurt. It was her penance.