Mishti :-

I reached in Mumbai at 8.00 am.. I had a meeting in my college so I directly went to my college from  the Airport.. It's 2.00 pm already, my work was still not over. Sam came and sat next to me. I smiled at her.

"Our work time has over, Mishti.. Let's go.. We will do other things tomorrow. " she uttered..

"No! I have to complete all these things today only.. Tomorrow I am on a leave.. I am so tired, so need one day rest.. " I explained..

"Okay then, I will do the same thing.. "saying she headed towards her chamber..

After she left, our Principal entered my chamber and I stood up at my place. "Good afternoon, Mam! " I greeted her and she just nodded.

"Take all these files to your home and complete it. You can take two days leave too, " I was completely shocked by her words. Because I was in a leave for a week. "After that you won't get a single day off  in between exams. Next two months will be too hetric for you. " she added.

"Okay Mam! " she left. I sat on my chair keeping my pen on the table. I really needed a break. Putting my files inside my bag I left my cabin.

I entered inside Sam's chamber, she was keeping her things inside her purse. "I still can't believe, Mam gave us two days leave" she jumped excitedly . "But after that we won't get break. " I added making a pout.

"Hmm! After the semester exam 12th class students have practical exam. So we have to be here. Then they have boards . So we can get a break. " she reminded me.. I was planning to go on a holiday trip..

Taking all our stuffs we both headed towards exit. Ramu Kaka had sent me six, seven house pictures.. But it was not my type.. Moreover all those house were 2 bhk house. I won't share my house with strangers. So I told him to find a 1 Bhk house for me..

Sam's driver was waiting for us. We both sat at the back seat. "Finally you are going to visit my house for the first time, " she said being excited, I smiled at her. Through I like her around myself, but living in her house was definitely a out of box thing..

It took us only fifteen minutes to reach her house. The guards opened the gate .. I was expecting her house to be this large , as she belongs to a business family. The garden was too big. One can play cricket there..

The driver opened the door for us.. Her house helper took all the stuffs.. I was totally amazed by the exterior. It was such a peaceful place.

As I started walking with Sam, my eyes fell on the surrounding. A swimming pool was there too.. It was giving a resort type vibes..

There was a beautiful sitting area in the garden..

The door was opened.. We both entered inside the house. My eyes got stuck, how marvelous her house was! . The interior design was eye catching.. It was little dark inside her house..

A househelper turned on the light and I got a clear visual of her house..

"Come! I will show you your room. You need rest, " Sam said. Nodding my head I followed her. As I started walking on the stairs my eyes fell on a big frame which was hanging on the wall. I stopped at my place.. The ground beneath me began to disappear .. My whole freaking system stopped working seeing Abir there in the photo frame..

Abir?

In that frame, Abir was standing in left and Sam's brother Sameer bhai was standing at right side. As per I remember the middle person was Abir's brother whom I had seen in a magazine cover.
In front of them a boy was sitting in the middle and Sam and another girl were sitting at the two sides of the boy..

I was just staring at the frame without moving. Did I just came from Goa to Mumbai only to face Mr Rajvansh again?
Seeing me standing like a statue Sam raised her eyebrows..

"What are you looking at? " she questioned..

"The frame... " I said pointing at the picture. "It's beautiful " I added giving her a faint smile..

"Hai na! It's my favorite picture of us! " she mentioned going near the frame..

"Adarsh bhai, Abir bhai and Aarushi are my cousins. Sameer bhai and Sahil are my siblings. " she explained.. I never heard anyone's name from her mouth expect Sameer bhai..

I sighed. 'God make sure I won't meet him again! Please. 'I prayed silently but only if God would listen to me ..

We both reached at 1st floor. She took the lead and I followed her.. "It's Abir bhai's room. " she said pointing towards a room which was closed. "And next room is yours, " she added.. I gave her a fake smile. I will prefer to live with Aarav bhai rather than here next to Abir's room..

She let me entered the room first..
Everything was at its place. I was in awe..
"Take rest! I will show you my home later. " saying she left closing the door. I placed my pursue on the bed.

She had arranged all my clothes in the wardrobe. Picking up one cloth of mine I went to washroom. I changed my clothes after getting freshen up..

Turning off the lights I slept. I had to woke up at 3.00 am in the morning as I had my flight. Even last night due to Abir I could not get a sleep and in the morning I woke up early. My eyes were burning due to lack of sleep..

After six hours of peaceful sleep I woke at 9.00 pm. Afternoon sleeps feel so good.. After stretching my whole body I felt little relaxed.. I opened and my phone and went through all the notifications.. So many missed calls and messages..

I didn't get the energy to call anyone. As I had three four missed calls from Mom and Chachi , so I messaged them that I will call them later.

Putting my phone in charger I turned on the lights. Another door was there in the room. I opened it.. Oh My God. The room had a beautiful terrace too.. The night view of the terrace was just mind blowing..

An easel with three canvas were placed at a corner.. I gazed at the paintings..

"Abir bhai has made all this" Sam explained from my back. I startled at my place as she came all of a sudden..

"Sorry, I frightened you. " she apologized.

"It's okay! " I uttered. "But from where you came? I had closed the door from inside. " I asked her keeping the canvas at its place.. "There is three way to come to this terrace.. One is from Abir bhai's room, another from yours room and one is from the hall . So I came from the hall door. That door was always open.. " she explained and I just nodded my head..

"Come with me now! My brothers are coming from airport. They are on the way. We both will welcome them" she dragged me along with her.

I started feeling nervous all over again. An unknown fear raised inside me. Taking a deep breath I tried to pacify myself.

As soon as we both reached at downstairs, the door bell rang.. I gasped..
'God please! I don't want to face Abir again. ' I pleaded. It just feel so awkward to me..

Sam opened the door and I stood beside her hesitantly.. As soon as she opened the door, someone jumped on her shouting her name. I got startled. It was Sameer bhai.. I shook my head..

My gaze fell on someone's feet as he entered slowly slowly. I stared at his face. A smile formed in his lips looking at the duo.. But as he felt my presence there he turned his face towards me.

I smiled at him awkwardly. He seems like Aadarsh Rajvansh..

"Mishti?.. " he whispered raising his eyebrows. Me knowing his name make some sense, but how did he get to my name. Sameer bhai became little shocked too seeing me there..

All the three people were looking at me.
"Wao! What a surprise.. Nice to meet you again.. " Sameer bhai greeted me. I smiled at him. Aadarsh bhai was still shocked.. I could not figure out what was wrong with him..

"Hello! I am Aadarsh Rajvansh. " saying he forwarded his hands towards me. We both shook our hands. "Nice to meet you. " I added.

"You both go and fresh up. We both are waiting for you in dinning hall. "

Nodding their head they both went to upstairs.. I sighed. "Umm.. I am really not hungry. You guys continue. " I lied to her even though I was hungry .

"But Mishti! After lunch you have taken nothing. " she protested.

"Han but you know na from the last seven days I was eating only spicy food. So I am just not feeling good. " I explained..

"Okay as you wish," she pouted.. She's not a girl who will agree with you so easily. Something was definitely in her mind.. Ignorant it I left..

I went to my room and sighed. Ramu Kaka had sent me an address. Tomorrow I will visit the house.

I started removing all my stuffs from wadrobe. Whether I would like or not like the house, I will shift there tomorrow only..

I was folding my clothes, someone knocked on my door. Keeping the clothes on my bed I went to open the door..

Aadarsh bhai was standing there holding two plates in his hand.

"No one is allowed to sleep in empty stomach in our house. Moreover you are our special guest . So I won't let you sleep without you having your dinner, " announcing he entered in my room.. I was right about Sam. She must have sent him..

"Umm.. But I am really not hungry. " I said..

"Lie detected.. I know you must be feeling nervous as we all are strangers to you. But it's our duty to make you comfortable. " he said.. I was just staring at him..

"Can you please open the terrace door? " he asked. Nodding my head I opened the door. He put the plates on the table.. And sat on the sofa.. "Please take your seat, Mam, " he said politely. Having no other option I sat in front of his.

Taking the plate from the table, I put it on my lap and started eating.. "Until you find a new house, feel free to live here. And you can come to me anytime of you face any problem. Your brother is always ready to help you. " he told to me.. I blinked my eyes..

As he was busy in eating, I looked at him thoroughly.He was totally a carbon copy of his Mom. Not only they look similar but his behaviour was also same like his Mom..

We both were eating silently when his phone started ringing.

"Han Abir say! " he put the call on speaker. Just his name and my heart started beating so fast. But I concentrated on my food..

"Bhai I had forgot some files in the office. Give it to my PA, he will bring it to me. " he said from the other side.

"Okay! But when is your meeting with the clients? "

"Day after tomorrow! "

"So you are coming after that? " he asked.

"No bhai! I have to visit Aarushi. I haven't seen her from so long, "

"If you are staying their, then attend another meeting which is after four days.. "

"Hm okay! I will manage.." he cut the call. I felt relief. He won't come here for next six to seven days. I would definitely find a house for myself before that..

I had finished my food.. Bhai took the plate from my hand. "I will take it, " I said holding my plate..

"Nope! " he pulled the plate from my hand. Taking both the plate he went from there..

These Rajvansh brothers always do what they want to do.. I cleaned my hand and packed all my stuffs in my bag..

It's already 2.00 am, but sleep was far from my eyes. I was lying on a swing in the terrace..

From the day bhai had arrived, he had never tried to call me or talk to me. He could have taken my number from Mom too. This time he have to put all the efforts if he really love me..

Nowadays nothing is happening in my favour. I am so tired of everything happening with me. I wish I could start a new life.. I pressed my temple.

I closed my eyelids hoping tomorrow will bring some freshness in my life..

Putting her headphones , Sam was dancing in the garden after coming from her morning walk.. Birds were chirping, Sameer bhai was watering the plants, Aadarsh bhai was reading newspaper..

As her gaze fell on me she stopped dancing and came to me. "Are you going somewhere? " she asked removing her headphones..

"I have found a house for myself, so just going to visit there. " I told to her..

"Show me the adress! " she asked me. Opening my phone's WhatsApp chat, I showed her the adress. "Areeh It's next to our lane, I will join you.. Let's go.. " she said excitedly. We both headed towards the gate, "Go wherever you want, but first change your dress Sam, " Aadarsh bhai shouted from our back..

That's when I noticed her.. She was wearing a grey crop top and a track pant.. She was sweating too much.. Rolling her eyes she ran into the house..

She took ten minutes to get ready, after that we both went by walking.. That house was just 500 meters away from Rajvansh house..

An old man was standing near the gate. I had already informed the owner about my arrival.. "Excuse me! I am Mishti.. " I introduced myself to him. "Hello Mishti ! Come inside! " he gestured.. He seemed like the owner.. We both entered inside..

There was a small garden and a little space to keep vehicles. The surrounding was quite good..

We both scanned the whole house.. The interior design was good too.. The house have two bedrooms, one kitchen and one hall and a drawing room..

"You can shift here after one weak.. As I am doing renovation of this house and some work is still going on! " the old man informed..
I nodded my head.

"Don't you think, it's a very large house for a single person? " Sam said roaming around the house.. It's true but I don't have any other choice..

"Han! But I can't do anything regarding that. " I shrugged off..

"But one good thing is I can come to your house anytime I want, " she giggled.. "Yeah! I will be waiting for you to come here , " I whispered. She was smiling ear to ear..

She's really a cutie. I had so many friends before but no one was like her. She's so different from others. If you are around her, she will never let you feel bored or alone.. She keep doing things which either make you happy or annoy..

We both started walking towards her house..
"Should we do our breakfast here? " she asked me pointing towards a tiffin center.. I nodded my head.

"I thought you don't like street foods" I told to her.. In college canteen she always ignore fast foods.

"No! I am really a big foodie. It's just I can't digest outside food. So I don't eat, " she said making a pout ,  I chuckled.

After having our breakfast we both left. The guard opened the gate for us.. Some musicians in traditional clothes were dancing there.. "What is happening here? " I asked to Soha. 

"No idea, " she replied being confused.. We both went close to them, that's when I noticed a young boy was dancing in the middle.. "Sahil! " Soha uttered.. He is Soha's little brother.. "But why is he dancing like this? " I asked her..

"The most dramebaaz person of our house.. He has just came from hostel after completing his bachelor degree.. That must be a reason, " she replied.. Sam too joined him ..I was just clapping for her standing little away from them..

Abir

I woke up with a heavy headache.. My sleep cycle was totally disturbed from last three days. Yesterday I slept at 4.00 am after hearing my Mom's one hour lecture. I know she cares for me, but what can I do.

I visited to hospital to check the guy's condition. Somehow doctor saved his life, but he can't walk again.. Whatever he had done, he deserves this only. I was not trying to kill him, I just wanted to punish him and warn him but from where his brother's goons got the information and reached there.

They are the one who started firing, so why would I even stop. And in between that fight, his brother got injured. If Aadarsh Bhai would have caught him, he would have been dead till now.

Mom have no idea about all these things. She is very sensitive when it comes to me. If anyhow she will get to know about yesterday incident, she will not spare me.. I felt bad when I lied to her yesterday saying I had an important meeting.

I came to Mumbai just two weeks before. From last five years, I was in Paris in Ramesh Chachu's house. I completed my Master degree there.. I joined his company and he trained me very well.. He was my Papa's bestfriend. So all my brother including me call him chachu.

In Mumbai, we have our own company. My brothers are managing everything here.. Because of my stupidity, I had to go to Paris. That time Mom didn't even listen to me.

I sat on my bed and opened my phone. I had clicked some photos of Mishti on Soha's marriage day. She didn't have any idea of it..

A smile formed on my face. She still looks the same.. The innocency on her face always attracts me..

As my Mom entered in my room, I kept the phone inside the duvet.

"Good morning, Mom! " I wished her. She kept my coffee on the table and sat near me. She looked little tensed..

"You are looking tensed! " I asked her.

"My son is enough to give me headache. So of course I will look like this, " she answered.. I chuckled..

"Leave that! You won't tell me anything properly.. Have you booked our tickets? " she asked me. She really overthinks a lott. So I don't share much thinks with her..

"Yes! I have booked your tickets to Mumbai.. But I have to go to Delhi.. Aadarsh bhai informed me yesterday that, I have to attend some meetings there. I will stay there for a two days. " I informed her ..

"How much work will you do? You are not going anywhere. Just come home please, " she pleaded.. Nothing was in my hand. It's a important meeting and moreover this would be my first official meeting in India.

"Don't worry! After coming from Delhi I will stay at home for some days.. " I told her. She glared at me.

"Fine! But if you are going to Delhi, make sure you will visit to your sister. "

I nodded. Aarushi, my sister, she lives in hostel, in Delhi. It had been long time, we haven't met..

I went to bathroom and freshened up. Mom was folding my duvet. My coffee was no more hot. I almost forgot about it. Taking my phone I sat on the sofa ..

"Have you talked with Mishti last night?" she asked..

"Mom! I have already told you to not ask me anything related to her.. " I shrugged off.

"Han I remember, but it's just I am little concern about her. She was looking all gloomy and sad from last seven days.. " she explained..

Even I had noticed it.. On the mehendi day she was crying in Soha's room. I didn't ask anything to her rather I sent my mom to her. Because she feels uncomfortable around me. I didn't want her to feel awkward..

"We can't do anything Mom regarding that. Let her handle on herself.. " I uttered.. She sighed and left..

She is definitely not an extraordinary girl, but she is something different.. Everytime I look at her, I feel something. Like her name holds sweetness, her eyes holds innocency..

My eyes came out of the socket when I looked at the timing of my flight. It's showing 11 AM, and her I was thinking my flight is at 11.00 PM..  'Abir you did a blunder again' I ruffled my hair in frustation..

"Mom, " I shouted as she was nowhere in the room.

"What, " she said annoyingly entering inside my room. I gasped looking at her face. From the day I came here , I have been doing only blunders..

"Actually my flight is at 11.00 AM. Can you... you pl... please pack my luggage. " I was stammering.. She looked at the clock and glared at me.. I pleaded through my eyes. It's already 9.30 PM...

I was expecting her to rebuke me, but she started packing my clothes.. Silence before the storm..

Taking my towel from the cupboard , I went to washroom silently.. I really need to calm my mind..

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