Mishti :)

I slided the window glass down and glanced at the clouds.. The freshness in the air amazed me.. A smile crept on my lips when I thought about all the things Abir said to me while coming back from Delhi to Mumbai.. To be someone's first and last is always so special and never in my life I thought that boy would be Abir.. We both were in same University too, but I never met him.. Of course I would have seen him, but never kept him in my memories..

How difficult it would have been for him!!

"Thank you Uncle, " I said to the driver as he stopped the car in front of my house.. Abir left to his office from Airport, so it's only me who came.. After dropping me the driver left and I headed towards my house. Mom must be waiting for me , it is already lunch time.. I kept my bag in the drawing room and turned back to go inside my bedroom but stopped in midway.. My jaw dropped and eyes widen..

A big photo frame was hanged against my drawing room wall.. It's the frame which was gifted by Aadarsh bhai in my birthday, and the photos of the frame are of our trips.. The trip which I went with Abir and whole Rajvansh family but told my mom that I went to Dubai with my college colleagues .. Hell.. I had kept this frame under my wardrobe, from where Mom found it..

I licked my lips seeing Mom's reflection on the glass frame, turning towards her I gave her a faint smile.. She gave me a look like she is judging me from top to toe.. Mishti Mishti Mishti.. Why always with you?

"Why had you kept such beautiful frame under the wardrobe? " she asked crossing her hands above her chest, but it sounded more like tantrum..

"Umm I went um you I mean they just umm-" I started blabbering God know what until she showed me her palm..

"Tell something other than I you they, " she concluded and forwarded me a glass of water.. What a welcome Mishti! I gulped down the glass of water in one go.. Much needed.. I took a deep breath, there is nothing to be afraid of.. Huh.. I again looked at my Mom, she raised her brows at me and all my confidence flew away..

"Umm Chacha knows that I went with them, " I muttered, I mean this is the least I could speak. Sorry chacha..

"Of course! Everyone know everything related to you except me.. Who am I even! " she said, I could feel sadness in her voice. I started regretting for everything.. She silently walked away and sat on a couch.. Letting out a deep breath, I sat beside her.. When she did not say anything I started digging my finger on her arm and she glared at me..

"I am sorry, I thought you will not let me go.. I was scared.. That's why I didn't say anything, " I said holding her hand.. She again gave me a death glare..

"Did I ever deny you to go with your friends? You literally went on a trip but didn't feel like to inform me. And what will I do with your sorry.. Go and live with that family. Who am I even? " she said and looked away.. I made a pout..

"You are my whole world.. I am sorry na.. I will pakka tell you everything from next.. One last sorry.. Please please please, " I apologized her while hugging..

"Fine, " she murmured, I sighed..

"I have something to tell you, " she added, I nodded.. "Tell.. "

"Invite Abir to our house for dinner today, " she mumbled and I again gave a nod..

WAIT..

WAIT WHAT..

"Are you kidding? " I asked with a straight face and she gave me an annoyed look..

"You actually want to invite Abir? " I again asked excitedly and she nodded..

OH MY GODDDDDDD..

"Keep calm,. Let's go, first take your lunch and then do your drama. I have to make special dinner for him too.. Just tell me his favorite dishes, " saying she left to kitchen and I buried my face on the cushion... After doing my lunch I headed towards Rajvansh house.. Inviting him in phone call didn't feel right.. And he must have returned from office as he said he had just one meeting to attend. It's only 3:00 pm, I hope he is not taking afternoon nap.. Otherwise my words will feel like a dream to him..

One of the servant opened the door of Rajvansh house and I entered inside.. It's almost a month that I haven't visited here...

"Mishti bhabbiiiii, "

I jumped at my place hearing the loud scream of Sahil. This boy! I am not married yet, what is this bhabi?!

"Hii Sahil, " I greeted him, holding a book he came to me.. Sahil and Book is definitely a rare combination..

"Umm hmm, " he said showing a teasing smile, I rolled my eyes.

"Where is Abir? " I asked him and his teasing smile went wider..

"Why so desperate? 1st meet all of us. It's been so long you have met us, " he teased..

"I will meet everyone, but first tell me where is Abir. I have a small work with him, " I said while looking at everywhere..

"Why not! Why not.. And why small, do big big work with bhai, " he again teased me, my face went red. Someone please save me..

"Sahil go and study, " Aadarsh bhai ordered him, rolling his eyes he left with his book. Actually he is preparing for an entrance exam for masters degree..

"Hello Mishti, " Bhai side hugged me and I smiled ...

"How are you? "

"I am good, " I said..

"Well. Abir is in his room with his PA.. You can go.. Sahil must have eaten your head, " he laughed and left.. I went upstairs and opened the door slightly.. Abir and his dearest PA were working on something sitting on two sofa.. Seeing me Abir showed his palm, asking me for five minutes.. I nodded and went to his terrace , letting them work peacefully..

"I am sorry, I am sorry, " Abir came while chanting infinite numbers of sorry after just ten minutes.. He was still in formals..

"It's okay, sit.. I have something interesting to tell you, " I said being excited.. He nodded but rather than sitting beside me, he picked me in his arms and took me inside.. "Abir what are-" before I could speak more he threw me on his bed and laid over me making my breath stopped..

"Now say! " he muttered, I rolled my eyes..

"Mom has invited you for dinner, " I said, he nodded his head casually..

"Then? "

"Abir? "

"Wait! Seriously ? "

I nodded excitedly, he was still in surprise..

"Why did she invite me? " he asked, I rolled my eyes.. "After you reach there, you will get to know.. How am I supposed to know the reason? " I said, he hummed in response..

"What if she will ask about marriage? " he asked..

"We will see , don't think much, "

"Umm.. There is nothing to think about this.. Why don't we just marry each other today itself, "

I rolled my eyes at his words..

"Why not now actually? " I taunted..

"Yes! Why not.. Kal ho na ho, " he said and my smile vanished..

He was about to say something, someone knocked on the door. Before he could get up, I pushed him and stood near the bed..

"You are my girlfriend, don't be afraid if someone will see us like this, " he said while adjusting his collar. Oh ho! I rolled my eyes and went to open the door, his PA was standing there with a file.. "Hello, " I greeted her..

"Let's go! " Abir said to her from my back, I raised my brows at him..

"I have some work, so I need to go, " he said while placing a kiss on my head in front of his PA. I became red in embarrassment. Argh!

"You will come to my house in time na, " I asked him, he nodded and they both left.. Making a pout I went to downstairs after closing his bedroom door.. Sometimes I think to leave everything and go to an island with Abir, no work, no people, no disturbance.

As soon as I reached the hall, I met Meera aunty, we both hugged each other. I felt so happy to see her after so many days .. "How are you my child? " she asked me caressing my cheek, "I am good aunty.. How are you? "

"Totally fit and fine, " she said and chuckled.. That's when I noticed her outfit and realized she's going somewhere.. Both Aadarsh bhai and Sameer bhai came from upstairs, they both were in pretty good costume.. "Actually we are going to a business party, " aunty said to me..

"Let's go , I will drop you at your house, " Sameer bhai said to me..

"No no, you guys go, I will go after meeting Sam and Saanvi di, ". Nodding at me the trio left and I went to their tv room, both the girls were watching a movie.. I joined them and stayed there for half an hour.. They both forced me to accompany them as they were going to market, but I denied as Mom need help.. I left to home after some time and helped mom in cooking. Mom usually don't make these much food, which she is making today. I got some good vibes.

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Both me and Mom kept all the dishes on the dining table as it's 9:00 pm.. I told Abir to come little early, but he being he .. Mom went to change her saree as it's become dirty.. I went to clean the kitchen. Half hour passed but Abir didn't come.. I was about to call him, but Mom stopped me saying he will come..

I took a packet of chips and turned on the television.. Let him come today, I will not leave him seriously.. I told him to not be late.. Mom was waiting for him patiently.. "Mom it's already 10:00 , I should remind him.. What if he would have forgotten about this in work pressure, " I said to which Mom nodded... I called him three, four times but no response..

"He must be driving, chill! " she said to me, but I felt something is definitely wrong. He always pick my calls .. After five minutes I called him again and thank God he picked it after several rings..

Hello Abir..

Sorry Mam.. I am his PA..

UMM.. He is still in office?

No mam! Actually due to some emergency he had to leave for Paris.. He didn't say anything but just left ..

Ok..

I cut the call.. Paris? Seriously! At this hour.. I called Sam to ask if anything happened, but she too didn't pick up.. She must be sleeping..

"Mom, Abir went to Paris due to some emergency. He can't come, " I informed Mom and her expression changed into an disappointed one.. We both made so many dishes but he didn't come.. Something must have happened, otherwise he doesn't do this.. We mother and daughter did our dinner silently, she didn't say me anything nor I..

Sleep was far away.. I was getting anxious.. Hope everything is fine.. It's already night so I didn't feel like to call anyone.. Tomorrow I will go to his home. It will be better!

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Meera Aunty was sitting in the hall, her facial expression was saying there is definitely something happened.. I could not understand, whether to go and ask her, or just return back.. I stood near the door for 5 minutes in confusion..

"Mishti, why are you standing there? Come! " Saanvi di dragged me with her to the dining hall, I sat on a chair and she sat in front of him..

"Everything okay? " I asked, hoping nothing major had happened..

"Have Abir ever told you about Ramesh Chacha of Paris? With whom he used to live during his master degree and also after that, " she asked and I nodded..

"So he and her wife were in their company , and it got fire.. The 3/4th part of the company is totally burnt.. Aanty uncle's condition is worse.. So the brothers went there, " she concluded..

I just kept staring at her. Hope they get well soon and thank God I hadn't message something ulta pulta to Abir, even though he didn't have his phone with himself..

Don't know what he must be doing!! He had said me before that Ramesh chacha is very dearest to him.. Hope everything will be fine..

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Abir :)

"Chachi , please don't say like that.. Nothing will happen to you, "

Doctor gave her an injection.. Aalisha and Pratik were crying miserably.. Chacha is in ICU.. Chachi 's health is worse..

"Please, you all go outside, " doctor ordered us, I nodded.. Bhai took both Aalisha and Pratik to outside, before I could go chachi held my hand.. I stopped and looked at her.

"Take care of my children, " she said and left my hand.. I just kept staring at her feature..

"Please go outside, " the doctor again said to me, without wasting a second I left the room..

"How is Chacha? " I asked to Sameer..

"He is out of danger, but can't say anything, "

I sat on a chair as everything seemed blurry.. I know what's coming on my way, but my heart is not ready to accept it.. Nothing will happen to Aanty.. The doctor opened the door after some time, but I didn't move from my place .. I was just praying for a positive reply.. Aalisha, who was sitting behind me, stood up in front of me when doctor came.. I closed my eyes as the fear started engulfing me.. I could understand everything by just seeing the doctor's body language..

"I am sorry, we could not save her, "

I let out a deep breath.. I felt a huge lump in my heart.. "Aalisha! " Pratik screamed her name as she fell on the floor, I went to her and patted her cheek.. Her whole body was burning in temperature.. Her mom was dearest to her. Losing your parent is the worst thing happen to anyone , I had gone through this once. And it's unbearable.. Pratik lifted her in his arms and took her into a room..

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Bhai and Sameer left.. It's been fifteen days I am here in Paris and hadn't called anyone since then.. I am not getting any time and my mind is unstable to respond anyone. The situation is worse here.. Chacha's health is good now.. Situation was out of control when I informed chacha that chachi is no more.. He started blaming himself for this, but we can't change the fate right? If it's bound to happen then it will happen anyhow..

"Beta, you should go back to India.. We will manage here, " Chacha said to me, he was lying on the bed and I was sitting on a stool beside him..

"No Chacha... I will go after some days, " I defended.. Leaving them here alone doesn't sound good.. No one is in a good state, no one even care to take there meal.. So someone need to be here with them at least till they come to a normal state of mind..

"No beta! Don't worry.. My sister is here.. You know your Mom.. She's not saying anything but I know she must be getting tensed for you, " he said, I was still not satisfied..

"I will inform you first, if anything happen, I promise, " he said placing his palm above mine.. I smiled at him and agreed..

I didn't have my phone even, when I heard the news from bhai we just came here without caring anything, through our personal jet..

I was supposed to go to Mishti's house for dinner, but destiny had some other plan.

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Mishti :)

When bhai informed me that Abir will come today, without thinking twice I came here to Rajvansh house. Mom went to Agarwal sadan yesterday as she had some work in our company.. I don't know what will I say to Abir, when I will meet him.. It's 8:30 and he was supposed to reach here at 7:00 PM.. But his flight got delayed.. Aadarsh bhai has gone to Airport to pick him..

"Badimaa, bhai arrived, "

Hearing Sahil's voice I ran to hall.. And I just stopped near the stairs.. He was crying while hugging Meera aunty.. Seeing him like this my eyes became teary..

I know how it feels when you lose someone dear to you.. Why God do this ? Holding the railing of the stairs, I stood their silently.. They broke the hug, his face was looking so red and swollen.. It seems he haven't taken his food properly and what can I even expect. Situation was like that...

"Go and freshen up, I am serving your dinner, " Aanty said to him but he denied..

"I just need some rest! "

"But beta-"

"Mom, let him take rest, please, " Aadarsh bhai told to Meera aunty and she nodded..

Abir came towards the stairs and my heart was clenching in pain seeing him walking like that.. His eyes were fixed on the floor.. He passed by me, but then again came back and stood just near me..
"Come to my room, " saying he left.. I looked at everyone, all sat on the sofa.. I made my way to his room..

Coming inside, I first locked the door.. He was in bathroom.. I arranged the bed and sat their silently.. As soon as I heard the sound of the door, I stood up and turned myself towards him.. After shower he was looking quite normal... He was wearing  a grey tee and pant..

"Feeling better? " I asked him, he just came near me and took me in his arms crushing my bone completely.. I felt breathless but let him hug me the way he wanted.. "Don't worry, everything will be fine, " I said patting his back..

"I love you, " he whispered, God know why a sweet smile crept on my lips.. I kissed on his shoulder.. He broke our hug and kissed my nose..

"Can you sleep with me today? " he asked holding my hand.

"Is it a question to ask? Of course! " I replied and he smiled.. He climbed on the bed and I went to close the terrace door.. Turning off the lights, I just turned on a zero power light and laid beside him.. While I was adjusting the blanket he pulled me close to him..

"No need of blanket, I just need you, " he mumbled and caged me in his arms.. If it would have any other normal days, I would have felt butterflies, but today his voice felt so weak.. I wrapped my hands around him and we both slept...

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Three weeks has been passed.. Nothing feels right to be honest.. Mom went to Singapore for some project.. Even bhai and bhabi went to Australia for bhabi's some work.. Chacha and chachi are busy in work.. And Abir is busy as well.. I am just going to college and coming back.. That's it..

Yesterday night Meera aunty called me , she said to visit her house today.. Her voice was serious, so there must be a solid reason, otherwise she doesn't invite me like this.. I asked Abir, but he had no idea too.. It's 5:00 PM, after returning from college I headed towards Rajvansh house.. I entered inside and found Abir's dadi sitting in the hall along with Meera aunty and Geeta aunty.. I touched everyone's feet and sat there silently.. My heart started beating like anything..

"Umm Mishti, Maa want to talk with you, " Meera Aunty said to me, I nodded and looked at dadi who was already looking at me with full focus..

"You love Abir? "

My eyes widen a little at her straight forward question.. Did they call me here to talk about marriage?? But I guess it's not right time.. A person close to them just died month before.. How can she even talk about this..

"Hmm.. " I replied.

"Will you marry him? " she asked, I looked at Meera aunty.. She just blinked her eyes in assurance..

"Of course I will, but now? I mean the situation is not right, " I replied..

"If you will keep waiting for a right situation, it won't come.. Before dying I just want to see my son getting married.. That's it, " she said in a low tone..

I don't know what to say further..

"Let Abir come, we will decide! " I said and the three ladies nodded.. That's when I heard Abir's car horn sound. Perfect timing.. After some moment the three brothers entered inside.. The way they were looking , today it's not the same.. They were looking serious.. Abir threw the coat and sat beside me and loosened his tie.. I became red for nothing. I mean his dadi is here, he could have taken any other place rather than beside me.. The two brothers sat on another sofa..

"Abir, I want to talk to you! " Dadi said to him and he titled his head towards her..

"Answer is No! " he uttered without even listening to her. I stared at him blankly.

"I haven't told you anything and you are saying No? For what? " she seems furious.. Abir looked at me , his eyes reading my soul which made me scared for a second..

"I won't get married now! " he said without breaking our eye contact.. I knew it would be his answer but somewhere I felt bad, very bad.. When he said it his eyes were devoid of any emotions. It hurt me.. I let out a deep breath and looked away..

"I am going to Paris! " he said while looking at the floor aimlessly.. I shifted my gaze at him.. The environment was already tensed..

"For more than one year, " he added, I burrowed my eyes in confusion.. My heart beat became fast as I digested his words..

"One year? What are you saying? " Aanty asked to Abir..

"Doctor has said Ramesh Chacha to take rest completely and not to take stress. He's already an asthma patient and now this fire accident has affected his lungs very badly.. So he is under treatment.. Pratik has just completed his Master degree.. He need proper training and guidance.. And moreover the half portion of the company is totally burnt. They are going through economical loss at a higher level.. The company need to be rebuild again.. So he wanted me to be there for at least one year.. So that I will run his business and also train Pratik, " he concluded.. I stared at him with an open mouth..

"They can come here too, " Aanty protested.. She was clearly looking disappointed with Abir's decision..

"Mom, you can't transfer their whole company here.. Moreover he is under proper treatment , the doctors are good there .. And Aalisha is doing her college there, so it will be difficult, " Abir said..

"Don't teach me.. Aalisha can stay in hostel or can change the college too.. About company rebuilding you are not an architecture.. There are so many good architecture out there and -" she was saying when Aadarsh bhai stopped him..

"It's not about good or bad.. At this time he just can't trust anyone.. Even though he will give this work to anyone, what about the management and all? Pratik is not that mature to handle all this, so he need someone from us.. It's not like he just asked, he asked for help.. Mom, when no one was with us, he helped us so much.. Don't forget that.." bhai tried to make aanty understand.. I didn't understand what's good or bad..

Only thing which was revolving in my mind was one year. A freaking year without him.. My stomach twisted in pain but I kept my face straight..

"You guys have grown up now, do whatever you want! " saying Aunty walked away.. Abir went behind him.. I started playing with my fingers due to anxiety.. One year without him, what the hell will I do here alone? Twitching my lips outward I made a pout but again made a straight face when I found out everyone's eyes on me..

I excused myself from there and went upstairs to Sam's room.. She's sleeping peacefully..

I need peace in my life, I cried internally..

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Abir :)

Aadarsh bhai can go rather than me but I don't want it.. First thing in our company he play a big role so his absence will affect everything widely. Second he just got married, due to work pressure he hasn't went on a honeymoon too.. If he will even go to Paris with Saanvi , he won't be able to give her time.. And bhai always sacrifice his happiness for us thethen why can't I..

And about Sameer, he is not much comfortable with that family.. Moreover Siya's family is forcing Siya to marry someone else... Her situation is worse too.. So I can't send him either.. And the last option is me.. I was there for five years, so It won't be a problem for me.. The only thing I am stressed about is Mishti..

"Mom, listen to me.. It's only one year, " I said making her sit on her bed..

"One year only? Wao! Okay if you have decided then what can I even say, " she said and looked away.. I sighed.. Talking with her at this time will lead me nowhere.. Leaving her there I went upstairs.. What will I make her understand? Even after saying my point of view she is not ready to listen. Like I am dying to stay there. Huh.. It's my responsibility.. I have to do it..

Hearing some noise I went to terrace and found Mishti watching something on her phone.. Seeing me she kept her phone at a side and smiled. Ahh! That daamn smile.. I will miss her like anything.. Going near her I sat there on a couch and made her sit on my lap..

"I thought you would be crying by this news.. But you are all smiling, " I said while playing with her hair.. She wrapped her hands around my neck and kissed my cheek..

"Why would I be sad? I am actually happy. Finally I will get rid of you for one year.. Can you imagine my happiness? " she said excitedly and I knew she is saying all this just to make me not feel guilty..

"I am sorry! " I murmured..

"I will miss you alot, " I whispered, buried my face in the crook of her neck..

"I will not miss you, " she said, I glared at her..

"Nobody said you to act this mature and supportive.. " I said being irritated and this time she was the one to glare at me..

"Do you think I am behaving mature and all? I am angry! " she shouted.. I stared at her blankly.

"But what did I do? " I asked innocently..

"Why you said No for marriage! You just can't reject me.. Is that clear? " she said strictly..

"I didn't reject you baby. I said I won't marry you now.. That's doesn't me-"

"I don't want any explanation. You said no it means rejection!!! "

"But I didn't mean it, "

"Say sorry! "

"Sorry for what? I did nothing, "

"Yeah, you have to say sorry, whether you do anything or not, "

I grabbed her from her waist and all the boldness she was showing just a second before got vanished.. Holding a bunch of her hair I pulled her face closer making her breath irregular..

"What are you doing? " she stammered, I love the effect I have on her.. I brought her face more closer.. "You really want me to say sorry, " I whispered while brushing my lips on her.. A mere touch of her lips on mine was enough to make me go crazy.. She kept her hand on my shoulder and closed her eyes.. I sucked her lower lips, while my hands travelled to her waist.. She clutched my shirt tightly, our eyes were closed and lips were on sync.. I kissed her until I felt a tear drop on my hand..

I broke our kiss and she looked down.. I knew she was holding her tears just to not make me weak.. Her tears started dropping from her eyes and believe me every drop of tears were making me regret my decision.. "Don't go, please, " she said while crying.. I pulled her into a hug and she cried more..

"I have no other choices! " I said kissing her shoulder, she was constantly crying.. I felt a sharp pain in my heart..

"Please don't leave me, " she cried, I held her tightly .. "I am sorry, " I whispered.. She stopped crying and after some time just kept her face on my chest.. I stared at her red nose and cheeks..

"You look cute, " I said pulling her nose, she threw my hand away..

"That's why you love to make me cry, " she yelped, I kissed her palm but she again threw my hand.. I sighed and just stared at her until she looked at me.. As soon as our eyes met, her eyes again filled with tears and she again looked away.. I wiped her tears and held her hand while brushing my thumb on the back of her palm.. She digged her nails on my palm, I chuckled at her antics and again received a death glare from her..

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