Together Forever

Chapter 19: Warmth and jitters

When Swara and Sanskaar reached, she noticed the complex apartment painted in lime yellow which had three floors. Sanskaar asked her to follow him inside and she did, observing the apartment's exterior. Most of the time she had witnessed only lavish mansions and walking through these type of complex was much rare.

"There we are." Sanskaar chirped as they reached his apartment through stairs which was in the second floor. He opened the door and let her in.

It was a two room apartment. One for himself and his grandmother which had a spacious balcony attached to both of the bedrooms, a kitchen on the right side and a hall with enough furnished things to have a comfortable living for two. It was much cosy and not too spacious like her house. She immediately liked it.

"Ah, well. My home isn't as spacious or lavish as yours but still feel comfortable." Sanskaar said and she immediately denied with a nod.

"No Sanskaar, home is home. Luxury and space will not matter until it gives you the feeling that you are being yourself not the one whom you show to the world. In that case I really love this one." Swara answered and it made him smile. What can he expect for this girl? She was always beyond expectations.

"Sit and I'll get my girlfriend here. Be comfortable." Sanskaar making sure she was settled on the couch, he went inside to his grandmother's room to get her outside.

"You came?" Asha who was in the balcony stood up and saw Sanskaar who entered the room.

"Yes, now I have a surprise for you." Sanskaar grinned happily and Asha's lips curved up seeing him so happy and not forget his twinkling eyes. Sanskaar was always a happy kid but he usually doesn't display it out and seeing him like this made her feel content.

"Surprise? What is it?" Asha questioned him and he nodded in no and all his answer was, "See yourself." Shaking her head in disbelief she walked out her room along with Sanskaar tagging behind her.

As soon as she heard footsteps, Swara stood up from her place with a smile. Asha who saw a beautiful young girl was quite surprised and she looked at Sanskaar who signed to walk near her.

"So my dear girlfriend, meet Swara." He introduced and Asha now understood what was the reason behind his stupid grin.

"Swara, this is my girlfriend." Sanskaar wrapped his arms around Asha's shoulders proudly and he received a playful slap on his hand. Swara couldn't help but smile more seeing the duo.

"Swara you don't know, he keeps chanting your name everyday and keeps telling me so much about. Seeing you know I understand how right he was." Asha spoke softly and clutched her hands. The warmth in her voice made Swara feel in ease. It seeped through her heart and made it so warm.

"He keeps telling me about his girlfriend and I couldn't help but be excited to see you too." Swara chuckled and bent down to touch her feet but then Asha quickly held her arms, nodding in no she embraced Swara for a second she felt her strong walls breaking down and melting her heart like butter. Her eyes turned misty when Asha softly stroked her hair, she closed her eyes feeling ever grateful for meeting her. The hug made her felt she was loved too and after maasi, it was now Asha.

"Excuse me girls. I'm here!" Sanskaar threw his hands up in the air and said dramatically.

"I smell something burning, don't you Swara?" Asha asked teasingly and Swara immediately agreed making him pout and both laughed.

Asha made Swara sit beside her and Sanskaar sat on the opposite one. Few minutes in basic conversation, both of them started conversing comfortably with much ease. Swara got to know the liking Asha had for her grandfather, Rishabh Gagodia as a crazy fan who was an versatile actor those days and how she still watches his films and hear his songs in loop. Swara too shared few facts of Sanskaar of how he was in school and outside making Asha surprised. She didn't know all of these and now she had quite a handful to tease her boy. Sanskaar face palmed seeing how his best friend was letting out all his secrets. Swara looked around and that's when her eyes caught on the frame which was hung.