Mishti :)

I went to downstairs after taking  bath.. Yesterday while crying, I slept in Abir's arm and when I woke up it's already today's morning.. I was on his bed , but he was not their.. "Sam! Where is Abir? " I asked to Sam who was cutting apple to make fruit salad..

"In the gym I guess, " she replied, nodding my head I headed towards the backward.. I have never seen the gym even though I came here so many times.. Pushing the door slightly, I entered inside. So many instruments were kept inside it..

In the middle, Abir was doing push ups, he was so focused that didn't sense my presence.. I looked at his biceps, he was wearing a white vest and a black pant.. His hair was messy, adding extra charm to his looks.. Without making any noise I went near him and sat above his back .. And he lost his balance and I fell on my back..

"Ouch! " I screamed and glared at him.. Before I could get up he caged my upper body and was still in his push up position.. "Leave me, " I said trying to push him but my energy went in drain.. "Good morning! " he said and kissed my nose, while doing push ups ..

"I have just taken bath, leave me.. You are sweating, " I said, he just smirked at my words.. While doing push ups, his veins were clearly visible.. And dammm I was so close and we both are definitely not in an appropriate position.. He stopped doing push up and keeping all his balance on his one hand, he brought a towel by another hand and wiped his face.. Then again went to same position..

"I am hungry, last night I didn't eat anything, let me go, " I said to him but rather than letting me go, he brought his face near my ear.. "Don't act innocent. If you were hungry why didn't you go to dining.. I never told that in our gym we provide food, " he whispered in my ear and my whole body froze, my face turned red .. He have to make things obvious. Idiot..

"I thought to call you for breakfast, so I came, " I mumbled, he took my ear lobe between his teeth and bit it making me hissed in pleasure.. I clutched his vest tightly.. "But don't you think, you feel tastier than any other food , " saying he trailed his lips on my cheek.. I felt a tone of butterflies in my tummy.. He pressed his lips on my cheek and then again trailed his lips down to my neck.. "I will miss everything about us in this one year, " he said and got up breaking my trance.. I sat in front of him making a pout..

Aadarsh bhai and Saanvi di came inside, I sighed in relief. We both parted away at right time.. "What's up! " bhai asked to us and sat over a couch, Saanvi di too took a place..

"Yarr! Mom is saying you to get married.. She is eating my head from yesterday, " Bhai said to Abir, I let out a deep breath in frustation. Why they think that marriage is a solution of every problem?

"Bhai, 1st thing I will get married once in a life, so I don't want it to be rushed. Second I don't want my post marriage life like this, can you imagine how hetric it would be.. And about taking Mishti with me, what will she do in an unknown city? Like I will be busy, I won't able to give her time.. Don't listen to Mom , I will make her understand, " he explained and left taking his water bottle along with him..

We three exchanged looks with each other, I totally agree with Abir. And I just can't leave my job like this.. It's too much competition here.. I have left everything on God, whatever he will do, I will accept it as my fate.. I too left the gym and went inside the house.. Abir was sitting in the hall, in fact everyone were present there. I too joined them and sat beside Sam for which I received a glare from Abir.

His dadi is here, how am I supposed to sit beside him like this.. I mean I just felt awkward, so I sat with Sam.. Both bhai and di too came..

"Sahil is going to Paris too, he will do his further studies there, " Geeta aunty announced.. I shifted my gaze to Sahil who was having a mixed emotion on his face.. Seriously! These two will leave.. I stared at Abir helplessly, he was already looking at me.. I will seriously get bored here.. I am comfortable with everyone but these are the main people with whom I play.. Or I can say these two are the people who never fail to light my mood, no matter how worse it is..

"Reason behind this sudden decision? " Saanvi di asked..

"Actually I too need an personal entertainer na.. And he is really good in this field.. That's why I am taking him with me.. " Abir gave a lame reason, I rolled my eyes at him.. But everyone stared laughing.. Poor Sahil..

"Don't irritate him there, " Meera aunty scolded Abir.. He shrugged off, huh!

"It will be Sahil, who will irritate Abir instead of studying, " Geeta aunty took support of Abir and Abir had a proud smile.. I was just silently watching them, everyone were busy in pulling each other's leg.. I didn't even chuckle at any of their jokes. Because everything hit me hard at that point.. I was so close to crying, so constantly I was taking deep breath.. I don't want to cry, I don't want to make him weak either..

As everyone were involved in themselves I got up and went upstairs to Abir's room.. I went to the bathroom and locked it from inside.. Sitting above a stool I tried to console myself..

It's okay.. He is going for one year only.. Problems and difficulties will come in our way, but I should not cry for this..

"Mishti, are you there? " Abir knocked the door.. I stood up hurriedly and washed my face.. He knocked two three times.. I washed my face till it looks normal but red marks was clearly visible below my eyes.. I took a sharp breath ..

"Wait, five minutes I am going, " I said loudly making sure my voice didn't tremble.. He stopped knocking, I tapped on my cheeks, wiped my face and again inhaled deeply.. Taking a last glance of myself at the mirror I went outside.. Abir was sitting on his bed, his eyes were on the carpet..

"You don't need to hide your tears from me, " he said still looking at the carpet..

"I was not crying, " I lied and sat beside him.. "Don't lie, " he uttered, "I am not! " I defended and he sighed..

"I am going just after two days! " he said which shook my whole world..

"The earlier I will go, the earlier I will come, " he added, I nodded with a smile..

"Bhaiiiiii, " Sahil banged the door and entered inside with a wide smile, we both got startled for a second due to his loud scream..

"We are going to market for shopping, let's go, "  he pleaded to Abir, Abir was not in a mood to go anywhere but I too insisted him.. So he agreed to go but dragged me with himself .. After doing our breakfast we three went for shopping.. Sahil bought too many clothes, Abir was least interested in anything.. His moos was totally off.. I bought a jacket for him.. After four hours of shopping we returned home and the bags were full of Sahil's things.. Abir literally bought nothing , except the jacket I bought..

"Try it, I want to know how you look, " I said handing him the jacket.. He wore it above his shirt.. It's a brown color double sided wearable jacket and it looks good on him too.. "Hello Mr. ! This is a gift from me to you, don't give it to anyone to wear. Otherwise I will kill you, " I warned him.. But still he was having a poker face..

"Abirrrr, why are you looking so dull? " I said shaking his both shoulder.. He just removed my hands and then removed the jacket.. I thought he will say something but he left.. That is why I don't let him know about my tears.. I kept the jacket on the bed and went behind him.. But I bumped with Meera aunty.. She stopped me..

"I respect both of your decision, it's okay if you don't want to get married now.. But if you want you can go to Paris with him for some months.. If you will say I will talk to your mom, " she was looking concerned.. I held her hand and smiled at her..

"It's not about anyone's permission.. It's my choice.. I really don't want to go there.. If I will be there, Abir will always stay worried about me in workplace.. What I must be doing, did I take my food, I am safe or not.. Every minute he will be in tension.. If I will be here at least he can work there without any worry.. And don't worry these one year won't bring any differences between us, I promise, " I assured her..

"Whatever makes you happy, I am always with you, " she said and kissed my palm.. I gave a polite smile and left.. Abir was nowhere in the hall, so I went out of the house.. He was not in the garden either.. I was about to leave that's when my eyes fell on the swimming pool.. I shook my head in disbelief and went near him... He was wearing his swimming suit..

"So you will now ignore me? " I asked and sat near the pool while putting my both the leg inside the water.. He stopped swimming and stood on his feet.. His fingers went through his wet hairs , water were dripping from it.. I just kept staring at him.. He slowly slowly walked towards me but I was so busy in ogling at him that I didn't notice..

"Abir No, " I screamed but he had already pulled me into the water.. I started throwing my hands in water but he pulled me, making me crashed on his muscular chest.. I kept my both the hands on his chest and opened my mouth to get some air...

"Are you mad? Who do this? I have to take bath again, " I said being irritated.. But he smirked at me and pulled me more closer.. He put his hand on my waist below my top..

"We can save water if you want, " he said while drawing circles on my bare skin.. Save water means taking bath together.. No way it's going to happen.. Red crimson color appeared on my cheek..

"Let me go, anyone might see us like this, " I said struggling with his strong grip..

"I don't care, " saying he buried his face in the crook of my neck.. My knees became weak, but he held me tightly.. Leaving wet kisses on my neck he bit my collar bone.. My nails were digging his back due to his effect on me.. He slided my sleeve a little down and sucked my shoulder bone..

"Abir.. "

"Mishti.. "

I pushed him really hard hearing Geeta aunty's voice but he was strong enough to balance himself.. First I adjusted my sleeve then put all my hair at my one side to hide the hickey mark which Abir just gave to me.. Both Geeta aunty and Sahil came near the pool, I was standing against the wall glaring at Abir who was totally unbothered..

"What you both are doing there? " Aanty asked putting her palm on her mouth in shock..

"Mom yarr! What couple do in a pool? " Sahil said and in return got a slap from aanty on his shoulder.. I had already become a red tomato in embarrassment, I was just staring at the water aimlessly..

"You both come for lunch, " saying she left but Sahil being Sahil, keeping his hands on his knees gave us teased looks..

"You are going or not? " Abir said irritately.. He rolled his eyes..

"So that you both will continue your session, " he teased rolling his tongue in his mouth, I thought to put myself completely in water rather than facing this situation..

"Okay! If you don't want to go then stay here, " saying Abir came towards me and kept his both the hand on the wall behind me making my eyes widen.. I glared at him but he being shameless reacted like no one is there except us..

"Ewww bhai, " Sahil screamed and ran from there, Abir had a good amount of laugh..

"You are too shame-"

He didn't let me complete by capturing my lips in his.. I was too stunned due to his sudden action but as there were no one I reciprocated.. Well! The water was cold but my body was getting hot.. He totally encircled his one arm around me and pulled my head more closer, deepening our kiss.. He broke our kiss and I took a sharp breath.. I hugged him tightly and pressed my face on his bare chest.. He brushed my hairs..

"Let's go and change our clothes, " he said in his husky voice.. Nodding silently I parted away and came out of the pool through the stairs followed by him.. He wore his bathrobe and we both entered inside the house through the back door.. As everyone were in dining so we quickly went to our room and changed our clothes.. While he was in bathroom, I left the room and came to the dining otherwise he would not have left me before doing more 4, 5 kisses..

Two seats were empty, I took a seat, Sam was sitting beside me.. All were busy in eating until Meera aunty's eyes fell on my hairs.. "Did you just take a bath? Why are your hairs are drenched, ".. My grip around the spoon got tightened as everyone's attention shifted to me.. Abirrrrrrrrrr...

" Actually I fell on the pool by mistake, so umm, " I said.. Sahil and Geeta aunty were giggling while I was hitting the spoon on my plate.. Everyone again continued to eat until Abir came..

"You too fell on the pool or what? " Meera aunty asked him, he sat beside me and looked at me for an answer.. I gave him an death glare for putting both of us in a situation like this.. Idiot..

"Aaa.. Umm... Actually.. Instead of opening the tab, I turned on the shower, so, " he said, I rolled my eyes.. This is even an answer?

"Soulmate connection! " Sameer bhai commented..

"I mean one fell in pool, another got drenched in shower, " he added and everyone started laughing.. Taking a fork, I digged it on Abir's leg and he screamed in pain.. And again they all looked at me.. "What happened beta? " Aunty asked to him, he shook his head silently..

Everyone continued to eat including both of us.. I was too embarrassed.. I got a call from my college just after I finished my lunch.. I need to sign on some papers, so I had to go to college.. I didn't want to but I had no option.. Aadarsh bhai was going to office so I told him to drop me in my college.. Abir was packing his stuffs..

Finishing all my work, I came to Rajvansh house at 7:00 pm.. Everyone were gathered in the garden... Abir was busy in talking with Saanvi di and Sameer bhai.. So I didn't disturb them and helped Meera aunty who was cutting vegetables.. She went inside taking all the chopped vegetables and left some for me, so I started cutting them.. Hearing Abir's laugh I stared at him.. In this house he is the only person who laugh like this.. A sad smile crept on my lips.. Every corner of this house will haunt me after he will go..

"Ouch, " I hissed in pain, I kept the knife on the plate .. Out of nowhere Abir came with a pot filled with water and put my finger in the water.. "Be attentive while doing these stuffs, " he scolded, I gave a dry node.. Sahil sat beside me and handed one bandage to Abir.
"By the way your flight time? " I asked to them..

Sahil replied;
"Day after tomorrow, at 4:30 in the mor-"

"In the evening, " Abir added..

"But bhai I guess- "

"Go and help Mom in kitchen, " he said to him strictly, Sahil left in confusion.. I could not understand anything.. A hair strand was falling on my face, he tucked it behind my ear.. He opened my rubber band and untied my bun making it fall on my back..

"Probably the last time I am doing it before going, " he said, I was enjoying our moments but his words broke my trance.. I hummed in reply.. "Anyone want gulabjamun? " Geeta aunty asked, everyone forwarded their hands including me but Abir denied.. Aanty gave one to me and then went to give everyone.. "One gulab jamun won't make you fat! " I mocked him..

"Take na! " I insisted, he opened his mouth, I took the jamun near his mouth but before he could eat, I brought it back and ate... He glared at me, throwing my head back I laughed while eating my sweet.. Abir held my head and pecked my lips.. "I got my sweet, " he replied.. Everyone started coughing, I again went red in embarrassment..

"Dare to kiss me again in front of everyone, I will kill you, " I whispered angrily but he just laughed at my words.. "Let's play video games, I am getting bored, " he said to me.. I nodded and we both went inside to play video games.. He rarely play game with me according to his mood.. He doesn't like online game much..

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The next day we both went to temple, then I helped him in packing.. We had some emotional moment but acted like we were totally okay.. It's already night and tomorrow he will leave.. We all were gathered in the garden after our dinner.. Keeping my head on his shoulder I was looking at everyone.. It's just a small chit chat session.. Even I tried, I could not even give a fake smile.. Sadness was clearly visible on my face.. Tomorrow at this time he won't be with me and I must be crying..

"It's too dark, let's go and sleep, " Both the aunty left followed by everyone.. I was about to go inside when Sahil came to me and hugged me.. I hugged him back and patted his back.. "I will miss you, " I said, we broke our hug and I noticed tears in his eyes..

"Hello! Save some tears for tomorrow, when I will bid bye you then you have to cry na! Don't shed tears today, " I said and wiped his tears.. He first stared at Abir then nodded.. Leaving both of them I went inside..

Abir :)

"Bhai! Why did you tell her lie? Our flight is in morning, " Sahil asked in confusion just after Mishti left..

"I can't see her crying while going.. I can't!! So it's better, before she wake up we will leave.. She will be very angry when she will get to know and in anger she won't miss me that much.. I know how her mind works! " I explained him..

"Bhai, atleast she was the one who would have missed me.. Due to your plan she will totally forget my existence in anger, ".. I laughed at him, all my brothers and Sam came to me.. Aaru could not come as she have exams.. Sam was already started crying.. I took her in a hug and later everyone joined turning into a group hug.. I excused myself from there and went to my room.. Mishti was waiting for me.. Changing my clothes I climbed on my bed..

She was looking at the other side, I covered the blanket above us.. When I wrapped my hand around her belly I realized she's crying.. "Hey, look at me, " I said turning her towards me.. Her eyes were almost red. "I will come back soon, " I tried to console her, she clutched my shirt and buried her face on my chest.. I took her in a hug and rubbed her back..

Her family is not here too, God know who will handle her after I leave.. She doesn't show her vulnerable side to anyone in my family.. I let out a deep breath.. "Mishti, " I pulled her chin up and realized she had already fallen into sleep.. I kissed her nose and slept too.. My flight is at 4:30 , I have to wake up before 1:30 am..

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I wore the jacket which she had bought for me .. There is so many jackets but I guess I am going to wear this same jacket for next one year.. It's 2:45 am and I have to leave house before 3:00 .. Bhai had taken my luggages and kept it in car.. Fixing my hair, I went near Mishti.. She was sleeping peacefully.. I kept the note on the lamp table, it's an apology note. Hope she won't be angry on my family members..

I held her hand in my shaking hand.. My heart was clenching in pain and my stomach twisted. "I am sorry.. I am leaving without informing you.. But I can't see you crying .. I won't able to go.. I love you.. Goodbye! Hope you will miss me less, " saying I kissed her palm..

"Abir, we should go, " Bhai said to me.. I nodded and he left.. For the last time I kissed on her forehead.. Due to crying she fell in deep slumber, so could not sense anything.. With a heavy heart I got up and walked out of the room.. Everyone were present in the hall.. I touched Mom and chacha chachi's feet.. Mom put tika on my forehead and also Sahil's.. I hugged each and everyone..

"I am sorry for hurting you like this, " I said to Mom and she burst out crying, I hugged her..

"If you will cry, I won't be able to go, you know na! " I said kissing her crown.. She stopped crying and kissed my cheek..

"I will miss you, take care! " she said and hugged me again..

"Take care of my girl, " I said, she smiled at me and nodded.. My chest was getting heavier.. Sahil went outside with his luggage, I took a step ahead but could not move further .. I let out a deep breath to relax myself, but nothing worked.. "One last time! " saying I ran to upstairs.. Slightly pushing the door I entered in my room, Mishti was still sleeping.. Pulling her a little I hugged her burying my face in the crook of her neck.. I didn't moved more otherwise she would have sensed it.. I placed her at her place carefully and kissed her cheek..

"Abir... " she whispered in her dreams..

"Sshhh.. Sleep, I am here only! " I said caressed her cheek.. She again fell in deep slumber.. I removed my ring, which  was given to me by Mom.. I always wear it and it's special to me.. I made her wear the ring, as it's an adjustable ring, so it got fit in her finger..

"I love you! " I kissed her fingers and put her palm on my heart..

"You know, last time when I went to Paris, I was not this much sad the way I am today.. If situation would have been in my control, then I would have never taken this decision.. I am sorry, " I muttered, a tear fell from my eyes on her palm.. Without disturbing her more, I left.. This time I didn't look back and directly got inside my car.. Only Sameer and Aadarsh bhai went with us to Airport.. The car stopped in front of Airport.. I hugged bhai and then Sameer..

"Till I come, hope Siya will be in our house, " I said and he chuckled..

"Promise! " he said and winked at me.. They both hugged Sahil, I dragged Sahil and patted his back.. "Let's go! " I said to him.. Saying a last goodbye we both left..

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Mishti :)

Yawning lazily I opened my eyes and took a glance of the watch.. It's just 7:30 .. Abir was not sleeping.. He again went to gym.. I told him yesterday to sleep by my side, atleast today he could have slept a little more.. I brushed my palm on my face and something irked my face and I noticed a ring, wait it's Abir's ring.. How did I wear it? I remembered about last night event and nothing had happened like this.. How the hell it happened? Let him come, I will ask..

I went to washroom and came out after taking bath.. I wore a saree, but when I was about to lock his wardrobe I found it empty.. As I remember I had kept his luggage here only.. I took a glance of the entire room and didn't found his things.. I went to take my phone, which was on lamp table.. A folded note was there below my phone.. I opened it..

Princess :)

Sorry won't be enough.. But I will still apologize.. I am sorry from my whole heart.. I am sorry for leaving you like this..

I took a step back and my eyebrows furrowed in confusion..

My flight was in morning and I lied to you because I didn't want to say goodbye to you.. It's hard for me as well but I have to go.. I love you and don't miss me.. Byee..

My anger reached pick level, the audacity of him to leave just like this.. I tore the letter and threw it in dustbin.. I was just breathing fast to have a grip on my anger.. That's why Sahil was crying yesterday, I didn't even hug Abir before going.. I will not leave him.. Argh! I took my phone and there was a message from him..

Calm down.. We are already half engaged;) I hope you will keep the ring safely till I come. And I promise, after one year when I will come back, my only motive will be to marry you.. Take care..

After reading the message , first I blocked him then removed the ring and kept it on his lamp table.. Keep your things to yourself.. You didn't even let me bid bye you properly.. A tear dropped from my eyes, I wiped it harshly and walked out of his room..

I met with everyone but didn't talk because in anger I might say worse things which I should not.. Because they too kept this thing from me.. I just left the house without saying anything..

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