Together Forever

Chapter 25: Past memories vs Present

"Sanskaar where are you taking us to?" Arya questioned for the fifth time in the last ten minutes while Sanskaar turned deaf ears to all the questions thrown towards him and gave a stare which screamed, 'wait for it' despite his silence.

"That's a violin case, right?" Swara pointed the case he was carrying with him. She was sure it contained violin inside and Sanskaar had a sly smile when he heard Swara, he hopes that she would like the surprise.

"Are you taking us to any concerts?" Aditi guessed for another time. And if it was then she was already sure she would enjoy it to the fullest since she always had soft corners for classical instruments music.

The only person who didn't bombarded Sanskaar with questions was Jay. He knew Sanskaar wouldn't have asked them to tag along with him if it wasn't important to him. But that doesn't mean he wasn't curious to know where they were leading to as the streets they were walking by was a familiar one.

And when Sanskaar stopped infront of the Richard Auditorium, Jay quickly past a worried glance at Swara who was already looking at the building with a blank expression.

"I'm going to perform today and you guys will be my cheer ups." Sanskaar grinned happily as he broke the surprise to them.

"Of course we will." Aditi beamed while Arya shook his hands with Sanskaar wishing him luck and all started walking in except Jay and Swara.

Six years! It has been six years ever since she entered this auditorium. Memories after memories flashed in front of her eyes like a film while she stood still in utter confusion,
Will she be able to step inside?

"Swara, we'll leave if you aren't okay." Jay was all concerned and worried about his best friend. He knew the auditorium which they were standing by played a major role in her life and it would definitely bring back one of those memories which pushed her down once.

"It's now or never!" Swara whispered to herself with her hands fisted by her sides. She didn't want to dodge and run away like she did before...not anymore! She wanted to face it or at least give it a try.

Sanskaar who was busy walking inside and chatting with Aditi and Arya, paused when he saw Swara and Jay missing. He looked around to see both of them standing in front of the auditorium.

"Uff! Swara, Jay come." Sanskaar held Swara's wrist and dragged her inside along with Jay, unaware of the inner battle Swara was facing.

As they walked through the hallway, She found many familiar faces who was already staring at her and it didn't take time for Swara to realize that they recognized her.

When they entered inside the auditorium, Swara scanned the entire place and her eyes stuck at the main stage which had golden lights fixed making the stage  glow with the grand piano standing with all it's beauty and a microphone inches away from it. She pressed her eyelids down as she felt her past slowly starting to haunt her. Swara fisted her palms tightly trying to get rid of the demons which had started to conquer her inch by inch...

"Should I make a confession?"

She opened her eyes and to see Sanskaar who was looking at her while others have already taken their seats.

"I know how to play violin and I'm going to play." Sanskaar informed her with a pleasant smile. His grandfather had taught him so many things and one of them was violin. His grandfather had a great liking for violin that he used to attend local concerts and the melody of the instrument made Sanskaar to learn it from him, "I'm sure you like music so I brought you here and thought of giving you a surprise. Don't worry I'm not the best but I'm good at it and..." He paused his rant when saw her say nothing.