"You'll miss me?," Aastha asked. "I'm not going to tell you how much I'll miss," replied Kabir. They both exchanged a looked and laughed. The day had finally arrived. Kabir was feeling happy and sad at the same time. He was happy for Aastha but quite worried as well since everything will be new for her. He calmed himself and wore a radiant smile. Aastha had no choice but left home without informing anyone. She message Parjeet about her departure but unfortunately didn't received any reply. She could feel the force and magnitude of sorrows Parjeet had developed towards Aastha. Little did he know that Aastha was compiled to do that. She tried talking to him but he became totally uninterested in her. He became worry-less and kept himself busy with his work.
Aastha and Kabir joined a table of two with Cold Coffee and Banana & blue berry cake. "All good? You seem tensed?," asked Kabir. With a long pause, Aastha said, "Am I doing the right thing KK? I mean, I'm going which is a victory for mum because that is what she wanted right? For me to go away from their lives and let them "breath" but what about Parjeet? I fear what if he harms himself aye! He did not replied to my messages. You getting me?" That long and firm reply made Kabir wonder and speechless at the same time. He slipped his hands over Aastha's hand and comforted her. "Everything will be alright. Just dont worry. I'll keep an eye over Parjeet and though he's angry at you but he's never going to harm himself. You're going into a new world and just focus on that. Give some time to Parjeet and I am sure he'll message you one day," said Kabir.
"I hate to say this but your plane has arrived and I guess you should check-in," said Kabir. "Yea...but I want to ask you something. We've been friends for so long and today before I go, I'd like to give you this opportunity to make any confession, if you have any. Something you wanted to say but couldn't, this is the time," Aastha said. Kabir smiled at her and folded his arms. "I'd keep it short and simple Aasthu! Whenever you feel low, message me. Whenever you feel any obstacle hitting you, call me. Whenever you need anything! Whether that's money or what, just get it from me. You know why, because I am always here for you and will always be present whenever you need me. Just like a backup!," said Kabir. "Don't say like that KK, that you're my backup! You're not a computer, you're my everything, okay?," replied Aastha. "Then why didn't you said this before?," he questioned. "Sometimes love should be felt by heart, not just by saying it. I love you!," said Aastha. "I love you more and more. Now go get your Masters and come back soon. Iam not giving you alot of time, just 2years, okay? After that I need you back. But before that, I need a hug," said Kabir. He wrapped his hands around Aastha's hip, placed his head over her shoulders with fingers running over her long smooth hair. He tapped her head several times and comforted her. Hiding his tears, he wiped it off quickly and gathered her face in his hands and kissed her forehead. "Take care of yourself and please be safe. I'll call you everyday. Now be a good girl and wipe off these tears. It doesn't suit you," said Kabir in a soothing tone. He waved at Aastha as she turned back and hugged him again. With a heavy heart, he moved back and started making his way out of the airport with Aastha taking each step slowly towards the entrance gate.
Their love for each other doubled like magic. Aastha felt that is the end but Kabir's confession turned the table around.
The End !
