Love and Music

I want an answer!

The next day, Arshi got up to the sound of the repetitive phone rings. She got up in a hurry, and it was Radhik who had called up. It was just 8:00 AM, and Radhika would usually be asleep. Arshi understood that she nad called for some real work. When Arshi picked up the call, Radhika in a near scream said, "I have got a piece of news for you. I have convinced Akshat sir to prepone the release of the song by a week. Akshat sir has said that we can release all the songs sung by Rahul first, then the others. Arshi asked, "Have you told Akshat sir, the reason for the preponement?" Radhika furiously answered, "No, I haven't. I used my idea. I informed him that this week the distributor is free and the next week his schedule is packed, so it will be a better idea to release it this week than the next. Moreover, the next week is to witness the release of 4 songs and then it will be weird for the audience and us too. So it is a fine idea to release it this week. Akshat sir agreed for this." Arshi asked, "But the music has not yet been provided to the distributor." Radhika answered, "Leave it to me. Everything is ready. Don't you worry? The release will be this week itself at any cost." Arshi said, "I am so thankful to you, Radhika. If we can prepone the release, everything will be okay. I just hope that we can work on the plan that you have framed. Just hope for the best." Radhika, "Yes, Indeed. All will be well. Let us be optimistic." 

Arshi was delighted to know that and started the day on a positive note. She got up from the bed and went to the kitchen to bring herself a mug of coffee. As she sat to relax in the balcony, Ishaan called up. Ishaan greeted, "Hello, Arshi. Our wedding is in a couple of weeks. Have you started shopping? I have decided on the card and I shall send it to you. I am sure you will love it. What are you doing? Let us meet today or this week anytime. By the way, When are your parents coming? Arshi answered, "Ishaan, do not even think that if I get married to you, I am going to consider you like anything in my life. You will always remain as an outsider in my life, even after marriage. I hope you know that I am marrying you for Rahul and because I love him and not for what you are. It is a request to you that please maintain a considerable distance from me and do not even try to, rather dare to befriend me. I cannot tolerate people who can fall so low for their own benefits and I feel ashamed to be forced to be married to a person like you. I can imagine the pain that I will go through, in my life." Ishaan simply disconnected the call. Arshi was happy with that. She checked the card that Ishaan had mailed, she liked it and forwarded it to her parents and asked them to talk to Ishaan and his parents directly. 

Arshi sat and enjoyed the coffee that had turned cold by then. She opened her Instagram and Whatsaap and replied to the comments o her post and also to some DMs. She enjoyed doing that just like Rahul did. Rahul was more impulsive than her when it came to be on social media. She remembered the day when Rahul had blocked one of his female fans and then she had convinced him to unblock her. He did it as she said. She could remember things between her and Rahul that she never thought would matter as much as it did. She believed that they were just having fun but they were actually carving beautiful memories which Arshi and Rahul relied on to spend their time in unforeseen circumstances. 

Rahul was sad and emotionally disturbed since the day he got to know about Arshi's marriage but later as the communication between them was slowly restoring, he felt reaffirmed that Arshi would never ever leave him. The few words, "All will be fine soon." was enough to help Rahul stay calm for now. He knew Arshi and was well aware that she would never break her promise and will do something for sure. Rahul just hoped for the best.

 He called up Anushree. He started, "Anushree, I know I am sounding stupid but even though today, Arshi said that all will be well soon, but my heart is somehow refusing to believe it. I am unable to believe that she is marrying someone yet is telling that all will be fine soon. I want to know if she actually loves that guy and is marrying because of that. I am finding myself so weird that at one moment I am thinking that she is under some compulsion and the next moment I start to feel that there is something else. I don't know what the truth is. I am stupidly doubting Arshi but I can't resist." Anushree was annoyed with the last statement he made and her tongue sliped and she nearly screamed, "Listen, Stop doubting her. She is right with what she is doing and we are finding out a solution. Stop questioning her." Rahul was stunned with what Anushree said. He asked, "So you know the truth?" Anushree could not answer, "I know. But I cannot tell you. Even Esha knows but we really need to keep it a secret. We have promised Arshi." Rahul was speechless for some time and then spoke, "I beg you Anu, please tell me. I want an answer, why did you not tell me earlier that you know the truth. I cannot stay with this pain." Anushree replied, " I cannot." Rahul pressed more and more.

 Anushree said, "Okay, wait. If you want to know, know it from Arshi herself." Rahul asked, "But how?" Anushree said, "I will bring Arshi on call too and you can hear it silently. I would have never done this but you are extremely stubborn."  Rahul said, "No, leave it Anushree. I want Arshi to tell the truth herself and one day or the other she would have to. I will wait for her answer but can you please give a hint about it." Anushree smiled and answered, "Good to hear that. I will just tell one thing. She is doing everything for you and not for herself. No one would do what she can and is doing for you." Rahul smiled and ters rolled down his cheeks. He as calmly as he could answered, "Okay. I shall wait for her to tell me. Bye. Thanks re." Anushree answered, "You are my friend for over 18 years and our bond is like iron but the one that I share with Arshi isn't less strong. She is a gem of a person and thanks to you that we met her. You are lucky to have her.