DESTINY FINDS ITS WAY

God gifted brother

I waited for Shiv...but Shiv didn't arrive. It was almost evening I went to the entrance and stood there waiting for him...,yes I did a mistake it was all because of my foolishness, I wondered what's taking Shiv this long to reach home, I started to walk here and there when a car arrived, my anxiety changed to a shiver...I was feeling tensed to face Shiv, I had no enough confidence to face him,when I was in this swirl of emotions a person got out of the car and started walking towards the mansion...,it was Neeraj and I expected that next Shiv gets out of the car but the car directly went for parking.I was badly disappointed.

where is Shiv??, Why didn't he come?? Did I hurt him that bad that he chose not to come home???

When I was deeply lost in those thoughts,Neeraj neared me"Hey Vaish....,what are you doing here???" he asked with his brows rising " I..., I was just enjoying the .... enjoying the view from here" I lied to him biting my lip looking down,his lips took a smooth curve and with a teasing expression " oh!! view...here" nearing me smirking "really!!!!"

I understood that he know why I was there, folding my arms "fine!!!,I was waiting for Shiv...to say sorry to him" and told him what had happened
"I know Vaish..." He said nodding and pressing his lips..." Then where is he?? Why didn't he come??? Is he mad at me???" I asked him ..." No vaish, he went out of station to complete some unfinished business.. " he said referring something ..
" What??" I tried to know "nothing Vaish...,I need to have my coffee."..saying he started calling for Malini.."didi..didi..." "Neeraj...,Malini is busy," I answered as Malini informed me that she had to complete kitchen cleaning work ...."ooh!!! Now I have to make it..." Saying he started moving towards kitchen when I stopped him" wait Neeraj!! I will make you taste the best coffee,you go and freshen yourself, I will be there within minutes..." I said raising my imaginary collar,he gave me a smooth smile as he went up.

I went into kitchen and informed Malini that I will make coffee ,,all these days I had been there and whenever I had time I used to spend with Maalini in Kitchen that way I am aware of everything in the Kitchen,while I was preparing coffee I started to think about Shiv

where has he gone???,he would have come to accept my sorry and go,I would not have this guilt in me,how much time I have to wait????

Thinking I took the coffee beans jar and it slipped from my gentle grip.."oh!!no..." I bent down to clean " wait,Vaishnavi.. let it be I will clean it"she started cleaning when I too joined her...after cleaning up the mess,I resumed making coffee and she continued with her work

"How are you associated with this family, Malini?" I asked adding powder and sugar to the boiling milk..she gave me a smile and told me that she had been with them since seven years....also about her family that her husband was killed and after his death she had to go through many a things as she was pregnant then..finally Shiv found her when she was about to commit suicide,he brought her home and gave her a new life,he provided her with all the facilities, after her son was born,Shiv took all the responsibilities of his education and he is now studying in Delhi and he comes there often...,though Shiv never told her to work or asked anything in return,she thought in this way by sharing these responsibilities she is trying to pay her gratitude towards the Shiv's family....she was never treated as a maid,she was considered as the part of the family...,I was impressed by Shiv...of course he was really a Man...,

Then why is he doing all these crimes??

That was the only question I had from his side about getting to know him.....
I placed the coffee mug in a tray and went to Neeraj's room,he was busy working on his laptop sitting on the bed...,I neared him and placed the tray on the table which is to the right of his bed, observing me he moved back giving me space to sit on the bed,I slowly moved and sat on the bed having a glance at his room......,taking the mug sipping it..."wow,Vaish...,its too good,just make Neelu learn this...,she is very bad at cooking" he said making fun of her...

This man never leaves any opportunity to tease Neelu

I gave him a smile " what about you Mr....,do you know how to cook???" I asked trying to defend Neelu..." He have me a OH... expression" seems like someone is trying to defend someone...." he said taking another sip....I just rolled my eyes and again observing the room " wow,Neeraj not bad you too maintain your room well...like Shiv you too have a great taste..." I complemented...,he gave me a look and again resuming his work"looks like someone is missing Shivaay!!!"

I rolled my eyes again and there was a silence for few minutes...." Neeraj,can I ask you something???" I spoke ,he gave me the go on look nodding his head,"What about your parents??where are they???" My voice decreased when I completed the sentence as I was not sure what would he mind if I asked him that.....he looked down without spitting a single word.....he didn't answer may be it was not the right way of asking him that, assuming that they may have passed....

"I...I..am Sorry Neeraj...,I shouldn't have asked you,I can understand how tough it is to let go of someone we love when fate decides......" Saying I stood up from the bed looking at him,yet his expression has no change. I started moving towards the door when his voice was heard " My parents are not dead....,Vaish....,"I turned and gave a look at him.

I didn't ask him but waited him to continue with what he had to say.He stood up keeping his laptop aside nearing the window staring at the moon which was shining brighter with all the sparkling stars surrounded......" My mom and Dad are alive...." he continued"they are alive Vaish..... ," I walked towards him standing beside him I looked into his eyes..,there was some pain some truth he wanted to share but trying to resist from sharing...."then where are they...Neeraj??" I asked him finally ...."My dad lives far away from me and my mom....,he left us after my sister's death......,and my mom is here with me...." he said in a very low tone with grief filled in his voice.....I felt bad ,placing my hand on his shoulder....and rubbing it I gave him a hug...he too embraced me in return,after few minutes of silence again he spoke up" my sister NITHYA used to do the same whenever I needed someone to support me emotionally...,everytime I look at you I feel like my sister is back with me...., I really miss her Vaish......" Almost teary eyed he hugged me tighter, releasing from his grip taking his hand and looking into eyes ..," why do you feel sad,Iam always here Bhaiyya..."I smiled at him...

yes Neeraj has cared for me supported me and been there for me like a frnd like a brother....that day I have seen him as a brother who was craving for her sister and her love and I wanted to fill that gap in his life ,I didn't know what bond I had with him,it had never been new,I felt like I was actually with my brother,may be my heart had already given him the place of brother that's why I feel so....

His eyes flickered with some hope and love. Placing his hand on my head and gently caressing "I am thankful to Shivaay,he gave me his sister as a partner and also a sister to me, people say that when god takes something from you he returns it in other form....." We both hugged each other when I asked "what happened to Nithya???",he removed his hands off turning aside.."she died in an accident,Vaish....eight years ago....,"

"Iam your sister from now" with an assuring look I told him," I know you can fill the gap of her in my life ,no doubt in that but will you fill her gap in Shivaay's life Vaish...?,not will but Can you?????" He questioned challenging me.............