Ho Sake Toh Rehna Tum Saath Mere...

Chapter 8(A)- 𝘒𝘢𝘶𝘯 𝘑𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘡𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘪 𝘔𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘺𝘢 𝘏𝘰...

"Kya tumhe lagta hai tum life mein khush ho? I mean, the life you're living right now, according to you this is enough right?" Mishti asked, staring at the sky.

Anurag was confused at first, then he smiled, "No, I didn't say that. But I am satisfied with whatever I have right now. Of course I've some aspirations and I'd work for them. But that doesn't mean I should be anxious thinking about the future I don't even know! I am content at this moment and that is more than enough. Aur waise bhi, zindagi ek safar hai suhana... yaha kal kya ho kisne jaana?" Anurag chuckled.

And for the first time Mishti looked at Anurag.

"I wish I could live in this moment just like you."

Those moist eyes and that wan smile... Anurag never saw Mishti like that! The Mishti he knew was always the most vibrant girl of the class. The cheerful yet strict class captain, the studious and so cool topper, the calm and gorgeous dancer, and the always happy Mishti Kashyap... The girl who can win anyone's heart with just one look. But right now, the Mishti who is looking at him, fits nowhere in that image.

"Hey, why are you staring at me like that!" Mishti asked.

Anurag slapped himself in his mind for his behavior. What an embarrassment Anurag Basu!

He cleared his throat. "No Mishti, I was just...uhm...are you alright Mishti?" Anurag couldn't help asking. Mishti just nodded in a yes.

She turned her face to the other side.

"Why Anurag! Woh Mishti hai... Mishti kashyap! Woh tujhe kyu bataye kuch bhi? Woh toh teri friend bhi nahi hai yaar, tu chup nahi reh sakta kya?" Anurag slightly slapped himself while murmuring.

"I didn't know that you like music and all" Mishti spoke breaking the silence, "I mean I've always seen you as the nerdy topper."

Anurag smiled awkwardly.

" Uh, I am so sorry, I.. I didn't mean that. But you know.. I always imagined you as someone who knows nothing except for studies. And you know.. I am really sorry if I offended you.. But.. uh.. well.." Mishti bit her tongue.

"So that means you noticed me, even assumed things about me. That's something good to hear." Anurag winked at Mishti leaving her confused.

Anurag immediately sensed Mishti's discomfort. There you go Basu boy, you again ruined it.

"No I mean, I didn't wish to make you uncomfortable. I just.. uh.. I'm sorry Mishti. I.. I really don't know how I can wink at you. I mean.. this itself sounds so embarrassing. I am really sorry!" Anurag lowered his gaze. He was really guilty.

And Mishti laughed.

Ugh! After almost half an hour of silence and a few awkward words finally there she was, laughing wholeheartedly. Okay, Anurag was confused but seeing her smiling after so soooo long, only he knew how happy he was.

Finally, he could make her smile...

"No Anurag, why are you even sorry? It's completely fine. But your apology was cute...How can I wink at you!! Ha ha.. What even!!" Mishti was laughing so bad.

"Lekin tum hasi na... Ab lag raha hai yeh meri class wali Mishti hai."

"Pagal ho tum.." Mishti grinned.

Anurag was happy. Maybe he would never try to know why she was upset, but whenever she is with him, he would never let any sadness touch her. He would always make sure that she smiles... Not a fake one, but the brightest smile of hers...