In a lifetime, sometimes humans may forge friendships in the most uncommon circumstances. Two people could start off on a completely wrong note, yet be friends. Kunal and Mishti's friendship was formed under similar situations. Although, there was a blossoming friendship between the two, there was no denying to the fact that there was slight awkwardness between them. Kunal still struggled to strike a conversation with Mishti, especially when it pertained to such important decisions. Yet, today he decided to talk to Mishti about this decision and show his support towards them because he knew how important it was for both Abir and Mishti. He wanted to let Mishti know that he was comfortable with them moving out and that he did not blame her for this change.
Mishti was standing by the window, gazing at the clear skies, when Kunal entered Abir and Mishti’s room. He cleared his throat to grasp Mishti’s attention who was clearly daydreaming. Mishti turned around to sound and noticed Kunal standing at the door. “Kya main andar aa sakta hoon?, asked Kunal. Walking away from the window, Mishti answered smiling, “Ofcourse Kunal. Come in.” “Mishti main tumse kisi important cheez ke baare main baat karna chahta tha”, Kunal informed hesitantly, while entering the room. “Kis baare main Kunal?”, Mishti asked, confused. “Bhai aur tumhaare alag ghar main shift hone ke baare main. Mishti, I wanted to let you that main bhi aur tumhaare decision ki puri tarah se respect karta hun. I want you to know that I am very happy for the two of you. Mujhe pata hai yeh decision lena kitna mushkil raha hoga. But mujhe yeh bhi pata hai that this is the right decision. Aap dono ke liye. And perhaps hum sab ke liye bhi. So, you both have my total support. Main aap dono ki, naye ghar ko set up karne main jitni madad kar sakta hun, utna karunga. I promise”, Kunal answered to her with a happy smile on his face. Mishti was quite shocked. Neither she nor did Abir expect Kunal to react so positively to their decision. Mishti was indeed very happy that in the process of finding their own happiness, they both did not hurt Kunal. Mishti felt that Kunal had definitely come a long way from the first since they ever met . “Thank you so much Kunal. Tumhe nahi pata what this means to Abir, and to me as well. Hume dar tha ki tum iss news ko sunkar kaise react karoge. Because honestly, I did not want Abir to lose you once again because of me. Main tum dono bhaiyon ki beech ke differences ka reason phirse nahi banana chahti thi. Isiliye yeh mere liye aur Abir ke liye bohot important tha ki sabse pehle hum tumhe bataaye. So thank you, Kunal, for understanding us”, Mishti explained to him, her voice heavy with emotion.
Kunal certainly knew the reason behind Mishti’s thought process. He owed her an explanation. He took a deep breath and started talking to Mishti, with a faint smile, “Mishti I know that ki past main humaare beech bohot saare aise incidents hue hain jab main tumhe hurt kiya hai. Aur maine kabhi un sab galtiyon ke liye maafi bhi nahi maangi. But aaj maangta hoon. I am really sorry for the all the trouble I have put you through. Maine jaise tumhaare saath behave kiya, woh tum bilkul deserve nahi karti thi. Bhai sahi kehte the. Galti tumhaari thi hi nahi. Jab tumne mere saath rishta toda tha, tab meri male ego hurt hui thi. Aur uske baad jo kuch bhi maine tumhaare saath kiya, woh meri bruised male ego ki wajah se kiya. I guess I could never accept the fact that a girl had practically dumped me, in front of my entire family on our engagement day, which I completely deserved. We men do have very fragile egos. I guess most men feel threatened, when they come across women who speak their mind, and are more talented and more successful than they are. But unhe aise feel nahi karna chahiye because women are equally capable as women and have all the rights to fulfil their dreams and to be themselves. But Mishti, tab maine jo bhi kiya, it was out of pure spite. Tumhe hurt karne ke process main, maine bhai ko bhi hurt kiya. Kuhu ko bhi hurt kiya. Yaar main bhai ka nanko hokar yeh nahi dekh paaya, ki woh tumhaare saath kitne khush rehte the. Yeh notice nahi kiya, ki woh ghar main zyaada rehne lage hain. Aur yeh bhi notice nahi kiya ki woh kitne lifeless aur dukhi ho gaye the jab unhone tumhaare saath break up kiya. All this time, I failed to notice that you were the true reason for his happiness. Mishti, you have been always been good to me and have forgiven me for all my mistakes, even without me apologising. Toh aaj main tumse maafi maang raha hun, for being such a fool to not recognise the honest human you are. Kya tum mujhe maaf karogi?” Mishti was stunned by Kunal’s emotional apology. Mishti could see that Kunal was reformed man, who took pride in owning upto his mistakes. Mishti answered Kunal, with teary eyes, “Kunal, I dont know what say. Quite honestly, you have surprised me today. Jab tumne kaha ki tum mere aur Abir ke decision ko support karte ho, toh main surprise hogayi. Lekin jab tumne apni sabhi galtiyon ke liye maafi maangi, tab main aur bhi zyaada surprised hogayi. Mahino pehle maine tumse kaha tha Kunal ki I wish tum waise bhai ban paate jaisa Abir deserve karta hai. Aur aaj, tumne prove kar diya hai ki you are the best brother that Abir can ever have. So thank you so much for the growing into this amazing human, that you have become today, Kunal. Thank you mera dost banene ke liye aur thank you ek acche devar banene ke liye.” Kunal had huge grin on his face. But before Kunal could speak again, Mishti continued, “Kunal, even I owe you an apology. In the past, even I have committed a few mistakes. Maine jis tarah tumhe Parul maasi ke tumhare maa hone ka sach bataya, that was very reckless. Woh bohot badi galti thi Kunal. I told you the truth when you were already in a very fragile state and I potentially put your life at risk. Maine tumhe main thappad bhi maare. I know ki tumhaari galti thi but tum par haath uthaana wasn’t the right way to deal with the problem. I reacted impulsively. I am really sorry for all my mistakes Kunal, and I mean it. So, Kunal kya tum mujhe meri galtiyon ke liye bhi maaf karoge?” Kunal was taken aback by Mishti’s apology. He had never imagined that Mishti would apologise to him for her mistakes, because he clearly thought that he was the only person at fault. Yet, the fact that Mishti had the courage to accept her mistakes and seek forgiveness from him, increased Kunal’s respect for Mishti manifold. Kunal overwhelmed with emotion, could only say one sentence, “Thank you so much, Mishti.” Both of them had happy tears. They had indeed traveled a long path in this one year. Mishti and Kunal both gave each other a little side hug. Pulling awards from the side hug, Kunal said mischievously, “Waise mujhe tumhe bhaabhi bulaani ki aadat nahi hui hai. Lekin, I promise, aaj se tumhe, sorry, aapko, bhabhi bulaane ki practice shuru. Okay, Mishti bhaabhi!” Mishti remarked jokingly, “Okay, devarji". Soon, both burst out in fits of laughter.
