MANAN- Strings of love

32. Running Away

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Aliya's POV

    I rechecked all my packed things as I booked an immediate flight to Paris. I never thought I would be running like this, from situations. I looked outside the window where moon light was peeking through the window and it appeared as if the night sky was decorated by the stars just like a fairy's dress. 

    I shook my head and got to my job. I noticed the reports that I got from my family doctor. I had made sure that she will not open her mouth about it. I packed that too and did not forget to take my competition letter. I sneakily wheeled my bag and glanced at the door of Nandini.

    I knew, I was not making a right decision but it was for everyone's best. I think Karma is finding it's way for Nandini's mother. I placed the letter on the dining table and kept an empty glass on it.

    I hurriedly went away and the cab waited for me outside the house. I asked him to go to the airport. I closed my eyes as it will take a lot of time to reach there. I remembered the competition letter which I received 3 months ago. 

   I had sent my designs to a clothing agency which was hosting a competition to select the young and talented fashion designer. Even if I didn't win, some other company would definitely hire as it was like an expo of talent. 

   The question was, how will I manage everything there? I know some of my friends will help me, but up to what extent? I looked outside the window which reflected the street lights of Mumbai. The very reason I didn't go was Druv. 

   I couldn't be away from him but now, the love which I thought was a complete illusion. I know he cheated on me, but I still love him, I know he played with my feelings, I still love him, I know I am a dumb to think this, but I still love him. 

   A tear slid down from my eyes thinking of it. Whether it was an illusion or not but it gave a happiness. I know it was temporary, but it made me smile. I removed the tissues from my bag and wiped the tear which were flowing.

   I will not cry for him here on wards. Doctor have asked me to be stress free as it can effect me so I will not cry. Deciding it I closed my eyes to have some sleep.

   I was sitting on one of the chairs in airport waiting for the plane to arrive. After arriving the driver had waken up me and I paid him. I was reading the Forbes magazine of last week reading an article when my wrists were held and I was suddenly being dragged by a lady officer. 

   "Excuse me mam. Why are you dragging me?" I started struggling with her when she took me to an office. I was pushed inside it. I staggered a bit, but thanks to the wall to which I found a support. 

   I was about to yell at the officer when I saw the person who I avoided for last two weeks. I ignored him and went to the door.

Aliya: Open the door.

Druv: The door will not open till I command 

   Druv's words added the fuel to the burning fire inside me. I looked at him. He had tucked his hands inside his coat side pockets and was looking at me expectantly.

Aliya: What do you want Druv?

Druv: Why did you not inform me about your medical reports?

    Shit sherlocks! I forgot to tell the doctor to not to tell this news to Druv. 

Aliya: It's none of your business.

    I knew I had already lost the battle, but I didn't want to give up. I turned away from him and tried to open the door.

Druv: How it is not my business when our child is growing inside your womb?

     I was jerked to face him by his hands on my arm. Tears were about to spill, but I needed to be strong not for me at least for my child.

Aliya: It is not our, it is my child. You never loved me just acted and now you claim it as yours. I won't allow you to do that. Mark my words.

   I was struggling against him. I knew if I stand there for more than 2 minutes my eyes will start watering. It was 2 weeks 2 days 5 hours 40 minutes 22 seconds I have seen him. I just wanted hug him and ask repeatedly why did he do this to me? What did I do to deserve this? 

Druv: I love you. I will be honest with you Aliya just give me one chance to explain, but please don't leave me. 

    He pulled me to him by my waist and joined our foreheads. I couldn't control it, I cried, tear after tear, sobs after sobs continued and I blamed it on my pregnancy hormones. I wanted to shout to the world in happiness of becoming mother but as well as cry at my fate for every love I thought to be fake.

    I know I should not be hugging him, crying in front of him ,but can I stop my heart? heart does what it wants. I feel home in Druv even does my heart. I still remembered my heart the way it danced when Druv asked me out for first time.  

   I still remembered the way it skipped a beat when he first kissed. I still remembered the way my heart used to melt seeing his sweet gestures during our dates. Druv was rubbing my back as I was crying on his shoulder wetting his jacket.

   Suddenly I felt myself seeing the black dots. I held Druv tightly to balance my self, but when I started feeling like whole room was spinning Druv had already asking me if I  can hear him?, but once I saw completely black I fell into the arms that felt home.

   May be temporality, but home is always a home.

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Was Aliya doing the right thing?

Character's Opinion

Lotus_dream: How are you feeling?

Druv : I am feeling like I need to dance even I don't know dancing. Thanks for making me dad.

Lotus_dream : I did not make you dad, your action with Aliya made it.

Druv : yes, totally agreed. What do you think the name of the baby should be?

Lotus_dream : Do you think Aliya will give you a chance?

Druv : I will beg till she gives me a chance and till then I will be dancing in happiness of becoming dad.

Lotus_dream : You are true, you are the worst dancer.