And the story ends..?

Chapter 30

We sat there holding each other for I don't know how long...

But it definitely felt like forever!!

"Kriya... would you choose to love me again?" I asked nervously not leaving her.

"Yeah.. yeah.. I can try again in some other life or world I guess" she laughed and we both fell silent.

"Swayam is a lucky guy" I sighed and she detached herself from me. Nooooo!!!

"I am the lucky one Veer. He is like a fairy tale to my world"

"You love him a lot, don't you" I spoke absentmindedly and stood up to move towards the bed to sit.

I was too lost in the moments to acknowledge that I was still recovering from the injuries but now the pain had become unbearable.

"Yes... yes I do, Veer. He loved me more than I ever wanted to be loved. He taught me to how to love all over again and how it can be unconditional. There were times when I literally treated him like nobody and yet his heart grew fonder and fonder. His eyes never saw any fault in me. You know I sometimes question myself like I don't think I am beautiful or anything so why does he loves me so much" she said while getting up and helping me to walk till the bed.

"You are beautiful Kriya..." I interrupted her and she shifted uncomfortably.

"I know but you know what I mean!"

"Because you are YOU Kriya... you are simply you. You don't hide your real self behind anything. You are so talented, confident and you have such pure heart that it reflects in your eyes " she smiled at my words and spoke..

"You will find someone Veer, someday."

I smiled looking at her...

"To be frank I don't want to but I know I will. Destiny might have kept someone for me too.

Although your place would always stay the same, as my 'first love', as my best friend, no one can take that away from me not even you" I said and tears formed in her eyes again.

"I used to wish every day that someday you fall in love with me. It used to be my 11:11 wish Veer"

She spoke gulping down the pain she was feeling...

"Well... wish granted my dear"

We both laughed at the play of life.

It was cruel.

We both loved each other but at different times.

The only consolation my heart had was the thought that she loved me. It was a privilege to be loved by her and I.. I couldn't have it.

This regret was going to last till we both loved each other at the same time.

"I think we should go outside now, they all must be waiting for us" she said while wiping her face and straightening her hair.

"Wait" I said and took out my phone.

I searched and played a song that would convey my feelings to her.

"One last dance Kriya?"

"Won't miss it for the world" she said as she heard the song...

'Kahin toh... Kahin toh... Hogi woh... Duniya jahan tu mere sath hai... Jahan main... Jahan tu... Aur jahan... Bas tere mere ehsas hain'

I took her hand and just hugged her again. I wanted to be close to her.

We began swaying on our feet slowly....

It all started with a dance on her wedding so it should end with it don't you think?

She turned her head on my shoulder and rested it completely on me and I did the same.

The comfort that this moment was giving me was going to last whole of my life.

It was healing me, could feel it.

I knew that she was having the same thought as mine because we shared a part of each other's soul. We still knew each other inside out and we might not love each other now but we will always care for each other...

The song ended and she straightened herself again. It was her time to leave...

"How do I look?"

"A mess" I laughed as I also removed all the signs of our conversation from my face.

She pouted at my comment so....

"A beautiful one though" I added and she turned towards the door while smiling.

"Kriya..." I called out again and she turned back to see me.

""I like your dance, your eyes and your stupid smile, Friends?"

She tilted her head back while laughing and recalling this moment "I thought we already were" she said and we both stepped outside joining the rest of the family.

They were talking and laughing and it was such a bliss to see.

She sat with Swayam and I instantly noticed her light getting back in her. Just the sight of him made her happier, she truly loved him.

I sat at a distance and continued to watch all of them and thanked god secretly for blessing me with these people.

I was genuinely feeling happy.

Everything was sorted and we were still going to be friends ahead. I actually dreaded this part, I considered the possibility of her casting me away from her life permanently after getting her closure but she didn't. She knew she loved Swayam now, it was like he could thrill her by just being in front of her eyes and that was a rare form of love.

But we also needed each other in our lives. Well at least I did because I had no one except Kriya... I never allowed anyone to get close to me as she was, so I really needed her in my life in whatever way she allowed me to have...

I could only wonder what might have happened if we would have just confessed ourselves.

I was still not sure that I loved her during college but if I knew about her feelings I would have cherished it.

Maybe this wasn't our time to be together.

I will woe her again to love me in some other world where she would be mine.

Thinking all of that brought a huge smile on my face. Swayam looked at me and he smiled back then she looked at me and blinked as if telling me that everything will be fine from now on and I believed her. It was going to be a long journey but I was prepared... as she was with me.

Yayyyyy there were going to be friends ahead... do you think its possible in real life?