The Miracle We Met

Chapter 27 - Far But Still Close

Tears filled up in my eyes. When we separated, he just smiled and patted my head and said, "Take care" and he went.

I was just standing and looking at him. As he was walking away I felt that I must stop him from going. I just wanted to urged "Don't go".

I was afraid, if the same thing happened again. I won't be able to build myself again.

But, somewhere at the corner of my heart, I knew that, present moment was different from previous separation of airport. It was like a part of me was going with him which will keep us connected.

One week passed after we returned to Varanasi again. We three got back to our work and Navi would be joining after 2 months.

I was back from that gloomy mood to a cheerful one. I started to smile many times, started joking around and creating a positive bright environment around me. Everyone was again shocked to see me in that state. They must have thought of me as crazy girl..but again I didn't care much.

The frequency of calls from Chanyeol increased. Whenever he used to get spare time, he used to call often. I had to come out of my lab each time to receive his calls. Everyone used to rolled their eyes and suspect me. I just gave them a smile.

Now in present scenario the change was, I started making calls first from my side. But I always had bad timing. Sometimes he was busy in practice, sometimes he was with his group or anything else.

I don't know about that other relationship but yes we became much closer friends. At times, I used to forget that he was a celebrity in another country. Because the gap between us was decreasing. We had similar taste of music, both of us were emotional and many more things were common between us.

One day, in the evening he called and asked me, "Tell some of your favourite songs..any songs korean or english!"

"Why suddenly? Is there anything special?" I asked

"Just tell, jebal" he said innocently.

I told him a few songs.
Next at approx, 10pm IST, I got a text message from Chanyeol, "Come on Instagram"

I opened my Instagram account and he was live.. playing, on Casio,all those songs which I told him before. I was so amazed to see that. It was for the first time he did anything like that publicly. And the best part was that no one had any idea.

I was just enjoying his music and watching him on screen. Although we had done video calls many times but that day it was different.

His live ended after 20 mins. As soon as his live ended, I got a call from him.

"How was it? Did you enjoyed?" He asked cheerfully.

"Of course..it was you so I have to..but.."

"But??"

"Why so many girls were commenting on your live.. Chanyeol handsome, Chanyeol smart, Chanyeol Sarangae...it was so irritating. I was enjoying your music but whenever such comments popped up, I was like..."

"Why?? You got jealous" He started laughing.

"Jealous?? Oh no what are you talking about?" I know I was cought but I don't want to.

"Yes yes!! You got jealous!! Oh My God!! Arushi, I haven't seen your this side" He was laughing continuously and teasing me.

"No I mean to say..they are so childish, why they are commenting like that..." I started giving excuses after being embarrassed.

"It's alright dear..I like your this side" Chanyeol said after having a good laugh.

"You liked it?"

"Yes"

There was a complete silence for a few seconds. I don't know in our case, more than words, silence plays more important role.

"I have to sleep early, as in morning, I have to go other city to attend a seminar. It's going to be busy day." I broke the silence.

"Where are you going?"

"Allahabad, it's 3 hours journey from here"

"Who else is going?"

"My professor, myself and a few scholars"

"Like?"

"Like Sakshi ma'am and Riti ma'am and......."
I paused for a sec and said, "Dev Sir"

"Why that Dev is going?" He shouted suddenly.

I knew he was going to shout this way.

I smiled, "Don't worry, I was just joking...
And..
me too like your this side."

"What" we laughed together.

Finally we said good night to each other and slept.

Chanyeol got busy with his come back. He was going to release an album with Sehun. Our call reduced to just 1-2 times a day. He promised that once his album get released and after promotion and all, he will have sufficient of time. We can talk with each other like before.

"You know, next month, we have to go to attend a seminar in New Delhi. It will 3 days trip. I am really excited." I told him one day.

"Why are you excited?"

"Because we four will be together this time." I was really excited for it.

"When are you going?" He asked.

"It's on 26,27,28 November. 27th November is your birthday, right" I remembered his birthday suddenly and said.

"Yes" He smiled.

"Any plans?"

"Not yet"

"Ohh Ohk, it's dinner time,they are calling me from mess. I have to go, will call you later." I hunged up the phone and left for dinner.

After a few days, one of my senior came up with a form. She distributed it to everyone and said,

"Fill it up..some of you can be selected to join the team of 5 members going to South Korea under student exchange program."