And I Owe It All To You

Pia

We reached Dona Paula... Akash, YaYa, and Raghav got down from the car and started walking.

I sat in the car while Kevin was searching for parking.

When we reached Dona Paula... I heard someone playing a flute... I ran towards it... I saw a person in torn clothes was playing the flute. He was singing Chahuga mai tujhe sanjh savere... The guy looked at me and smiled. I went to him and sat in front of him. Kevin came behind me and sat next to me.

It's my dad's favorite song. I grew up listening to him singing this song. He was the biggest Fan of Mohammad Rafi. I told him and tears started flowing out of my eyes.

He hugged me... Can you sing few more songs of Mohammad Rafi... He asked the guy...

He nodded and started singing other songs...

I kept my head on Kevin's shoulder... I went into the flashback... I remember how my dad loved to sing... due to family responsibilities he ended up working. But he was always passionate about singing... I use to sit with him... hours and hours...listening to his singing... Sometime when I wasn't able to sleep he use to sing Mohammad Rafi's song. We sat there for an hour... 

Raghav, Akash and YaYa came searching for us...

Guy's we were searching for you both... Akash said...

Kevin showed his hand to him indicating not to talk.

They saw me crying and looked at me worryingly.

I wiped my tears and got up... I smiled at the guy who sang for me.

Thank you... You sings really good... Take this... Kevin offered two 500 rupees notes to the guy...

The guy quickly took the money from him and smiled at me.

We started walking... Kevin was holding my right hand and Raghav held my left hand...

Raghav looked at me...

My daddy use to sing those songs... I smiled and told him...

He patted my hand with his other hand and smiled.

We all stood in front of Dona Paula statue...

Why do people suicide in love... I mean there is always next... and next to next... Akash said absently...

Hahahaha we started laughing...

YaYa looked at him and ran from there.

Ohh shit... He said and ran after her...

He is never going to change... Raghav said went to another corner.

Why is he alone... He can easily get any good girl... I don't like to see him like this... I told Kevin while looking at Raghav.

Kevin started talking.

He was not always alone... In college days he was mad behind a girl named Visha... girls were mad behind him but he only liked her... She was average... Once in our initial college days, she even tried on me... I never liked her, but I don't interfere in other's business so I was happy with whatever his choice was. They both started dating each other. The Ahuja's... Raghav's dad was the reachest among us, he was into automobile parts business. But his uncle who was in drugs sold their shop without his knowledge. His dad tried to restart his business but had a hard time coming out of the debts. They even sold out their home in my society and started living at a rented place in suburbs. One day we heard the news his dad passed away due to heart attack. After that aunty went to Punjab and currently she staying in her parent's mansion. She was the only daughter so she stays alone... there. Within a month that bitch broke up with Raghav and got married to some rich guy for the sake of money. From then he is never been in any relationship. He says he will marry the girl chosen by his mom. What I little knew is that now aunty has finalized some girl... She likes her a lot... she stays in Mumbai. And if the things will work out... Maybe they will get married soon.

We headed to Miramar beach as Akash and YaYa wanted to do water sports and also it was lunchtime. The entire way I was thinking about Raghav. I was feeling sad about him. I never thought he has been through so many things... I always found him sensible and after knowing these all, now I adore him more...

We reached there and decided to have lunch at the restaurant which was attached to the beach. Akash and YaYa went to get the details about water sports... I looked at Kevin he was observing me for long. He smiled at me and nodded.

Raghav can we go for a walk? I asked him...

He looked at Kevin... And they exchanged brief gaze.

Yes... Sure... Let's go... He held my hand and we started walking on the beach.

Kevin told me about you... And Visha... I said cautiously.

He laughed... I was wondering... I thought he must have already told you these long back...

Nah... He just told me about you and your family at Dona Paula... Are you still in love with her? I asked him.

Hahahaa... nope... noways.. that was my past and I am very much over her... many girls approached me after her, but this time I am not willing to fall in some temporary relationship. I tried looking out for girls... But I never got that feeling for Anyone. My mom has finally chosen a girl for me. We both share a common family at my mom's side and my mom is her biggest fan. I have seen her few times at weddings though, but never spoken to her... Her name is Pia Chopra. She is a teacher by profession since past 06 years, she is pretty and she is the same as your height.

Can I see her? Please... I can't wait... I told him making puppy face..

I don't have her picture but she is there on Facebook. He took out his mobile and showed me her profile. Her profile cover was a picture of her mom dad...  She was smiling in her DP picture...

Omigosh... Raghav Parjaiji is so demn gorgeous... She has got the heart shape lips, big eyes, perfect features... I am already in love with her dude... I said in admiration.

Raghav continued...

She hasn't changed her DP and cover since she is on FB... I don't think she is much active on social media. My mom said she worships her parents. My entire family has already started planning our marriage... They all love's her... I mean we haven't yet met and these crazy people have started shopping too... We were supposed to meet this month but got to know her dad passed away just two weeks before, due to cancer and she is completely shattered. I am really looking out for her Sam... I just need a girl like her... For whom family is everything... I have said Yes from my side... I hope she says yes to me... I can't stop thinking about her... Being my wife... I have already started dreaming about us... She will pack tiffin for my office, when I go home she will give me a cup of tea... I am not expecting much from her... but just having a perfect simple life... Mom, me, she and our baby someday...

Ohhhh... That sounds fantastic... So I can hear wedding bells for Raghav Ahuja...  But hello you need to tell me about your marriage at least six months in advance... I need to buy so many clothes... I wanted to look perfect on my best friends wedding... Will set some Punjabi dance performance for your wedding... I will dance gidda too with Pia... Boy... I am so excited about your wedding... I always like Panju weddings... daru, sharu, khana, pina, bhangra, music... you people just know how to waste money Royally...

Hahahaha... We both laughed...

Sam... We haven't met yet... She is yet to confirm on me... He told me sounding a little sad then he started looking at the sea.

Ohhh... Come-on... You are... the... Raghav... No sensible girl will ever reject a guy like you... You are so husband material... Man... Trust me... She will say yes the moment you will meet her... I smiled and held his hand.

I hope so Sam... I do hope so... She says yes... For me... he said while looking into my eyes.

I hugged him... I am so happy for you Raghav...

Would you like to come to visit my mom? She is at Jalandhar... Next month-end is her birthday so I am planning to visit her for a week. She knows about you and wanted to meet you. He asked me.

Hell... Yes... I like Mommies... and I have never been to Punjab. Let me know the dates will apply for the leaves. I confirmed to him.

Akash and YaYa were back. They were talking to Kevin.

Let's go... they are back. Raghav said and we started walking toward them.