Love and Music

Some more questions.

Radhika was silent. She was unsure whether or not to speak the truth. Rahul kept asking her, "Were you able to speak to Arshi? What did she tell? Is she fine? Why is she getting married to Ishaan? Who is Ishaan? Will you speak up, please?" Radhika did not know how to disclose the truth to Rahul. She stuttered, "I did speak to Arshi. She is sure about getting married to Ishaan." Rahul was stunned, tears flew, and he grew anxious. He asked, "But she loved me. We loved each other and were sure of each other, then why did the question of marrying Ishaan come into the scene." Radhika kept quiet, and Rahul demanded answers. Radhika calmed him down, and they hung up in some time. Rahul sat down on the floor, taking the support of the wall. He broke down and was crying and expressing his pain. He screamed, but nothing seemed to reduce his anxiety. He called up Anushree and Esha to talk to them. 

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Arshi wanted to tell the truth to Radhika but was sure that she would inform Rahul the same. So, she simply chose this as a reason. She sat alone in her room, thinking about Rahul and Ishaan and her helplessness. Arshi was about to go for a shower when she got a call from Anushree. Anushree spoke slowly, in a somewhat inaudible voice, "Arshi, Is Rahul telling the truth?" Arshi and Anushree were like sisters rather than friends, and here Arshi had to decide whether, to tell the truth, or not. But she chose the latter. She gave in the same reason as she said Radhika. Anushree knowing Arshi more than anyone else did not buy that reason and replied, "Listen, Arshi. I am here. Whenever you want, you can tell me the truth. I am not going to believe the reason that you just stated as I know what it is like for you to be without Rahul. You have always loved him, and I am sure this harsh decision that you have taken is also somehow related to him and his happiness. Just tell me whenever you wish to. 

Arshi hung up and started to wail. She thought that she would easily be able to conceal her feelings, but it was not so. Anu understood her well enough to know that she was lying. It was funny how their friendship had evolved so beautifully in such a short period. She gained back her composure in some time, and that is when she got a call from Akshat sir. Akshat sir congratulated her for her marriage. She did not reply at all. Akshat sir asked, "I hope you will continue with your shows and music production after marriage too."Arshi replied in the affirmative. Arshi thought it as the perfect time to ask something that she wanted to since very long. She wondered about the Bhoomi Album and the date of release. Akshat sir replied that it was scheduled in a month. She asked about the final voices, and Akshat sir replied that it was already finalised and Rahul was the voice and not Vashishth. That came as a relief for Arshi. She inquired about the recording of Vashishth's views, and Akshat sir replied that there were two copies, one with him in the studio and the other with Manish. That was enough for her to continue with the torturous decision of marrying Ishaan. 

AFTER 10 DAYS

The last ten days were painful for Arshi and Rahul. Arshi had not spoken to Rahul for over two weeks. Arshi had not stepped out of the home. Radhika had also not spoken to Arshi after that day when she spoke rudely with her. Radhika called up Arshi to inform her about the release of Bhoomi scheduled after three weeks. Arshi's marriage was on the same day as the release of the album. She had not invited any of her friends until now, and she did not plan to do so. 

The next part has a surprise for all the readers (especially for those who think that this is going to be a typical Hindi drama). I hope you like it!! Stay tuned.