Chapter 22
Holding their luggage comes out of the airport with her being beside her. Her hand holding his wrist.
He genuinely thought about their last conversations. Their conversation were based on how to live their life without worrying about past or future. He knew she was the for him. His heart and mind knew it. His feelings were not hidden but he was scared to confess.
He knows she doesn't like him or would love to be with him. Knowing her over the past he knows she has hiding biggest secrets of hers. He knew also knew she would tell him everything to him on the right time.
In short spam of time they both were able to trust each other, their understanding between them is also something that can't be misused by others.
Neil glances at Avni who clings to his body feeling uncomfortable around this new city and crowd.
He encircles a arm around her waist and pulls her close to him. He passed a her smile and whispers softly.
Neil: I have got you! You don't need feel uncomfortable.
Avni glances at him and indeed she felt comfortable beside him. she passed him assuring smile .
Neil: driver would be here anytime. Do you want to grab something to eat or drink? You didn't eat in flight either.
Avni shook her head making him worriedly knowing she hasn't eaten anything since last night.
He didn't pressurised her knowing she won't listen. They walks other side of airport and waits for the driver to arrive.
As Neil spotted the familiar face, he waves his hand at the driver who ran towards them.
The driver greets Neil with a smile.
Driver : how are you Neil? It's been long time since you have come to Delhi.
Neil : I'm okay uncle. Indeed it has been long time. I am pleased to see you.. meet Avni. She is my friend. And Avni meet him. He has been working for us for very long time.
Neil introduced them. Avni smiles and greets the driver too.
The driver took their Luggage while Avneil sat in the car. Driver closing the driver side door sat down ans starting the engine drove to their house.
The car stops front the house and Neil glanced the house and all memories of past flashed.
He fisted his hand and his jaw clenched. He closed his eyes composing himself.
He opens his eyes and taking a deep breath opens the door and come out.
A cold breeze hits his body. He sighs and glanced side way to see Avni holding his hand in hers. He felt so comfort and loved by her side.
Neil: I am okay! Let's go in! Bebe would be waiting for us.
Avnu nodding her head and starts walking with him holding his hand knowing how hurtful past can be anyone. She knows those feelings.
Neil rang the door and waits. A minute later the door opens revealing Bebe.
Bebe eyes widen seeing them. She engulfs Neil in a hug and cried hugging him tightly.
Neil left Avni's hand and hugged Bebe. Unwilling he has hurt Bebe too and neglected her. He was guilty too.
He broke the hug and wipes her tears off.
Bebe : you came! I thought you would make it.
Neil : I couldn't stop myself from coming. I'm sorry Bebe hurting you and avoiding you. You wanted best for me but I intentionally hurt you. Please forgive me.
He apologies hurting Bebe in past. Bebe shook her head and hugs him again. Neil held his tears back and hugged Bebe again.
He broke the hug and kissed her forehead. Bebe then noticed Avni. Bebe smiles and opens her arms for Avni making her crash into Bebe arms.
Bebe : how is my child. I missed you too. I'm thankful you joined him too. Thank you so much for coming into our lives. I know you would be reason why grandson is standing front of me. Thank you my child. Bless you.
Bebe truly blessed Avni with all her heart and love. Avni smiles and broke the hug.
Avni : I didn't do anything bebe. Please don't embarrass me. He did what his heart told him to do.
Bebe smiles at Avni and welcomes them in. Neil entering inside noticed living room arranged for the Pooja. He looks at Bebe.
Bebe : it will start soon. Pandit ji would be on his way. Why don't you both get ready and come down.
They both nodded their head and Neil showing Avni a guest room moves to his room.
All the emotions hits him as he entered the room. He couldn't avoid the feelings that hollowed around him as he starts roaming his eyes around the room.
Many memories were created in this house. He might have not been mature that but this place gave him a lot and taken a lot things too.
Holding his tears he went to fresh up.
Rolling a sleeves he descends down the stairs and saw Avni dressed in white suit helping Bebe with his parents death anniversary Pooja.
He made his way and offered to help them. As the pandit Ji arrived they started the Pooja.
They prayed their soul to peace and happy. Neil wipes corner of his tears and opening his eyed glances the photo of his family.
Neil ( mind) I miss you a lot mom & dad. I wish you both were to see how big your son has grown up. I wish you both were with me. I really miss you both. I hope whenever you both here happy and in peace.
He prayed closing his eyes.
Neil opens his eyes and followed the words of pandit Ji completing the Pooja.
Neil went back to his room after completing the Pooja. Avni watched as he left.
Bebe : it's okay bacha. He feels lonely and sad. He will be okay. Would you like eat something hungry and tired after travelling,
Avni : no Bebe! I am not hungry. I will go and see Neil if he is okay.
Bebe nodded her head and Avni went to Neil's room.
She stood outside of his room and stick between heart and mind. Should she enter or not.
Having enough the battle she sighs and enters to see him crouched beside the bed with his head down.
Her heart broke seeing him in that state. She rushed towards him and calls his name out.
Avni : Neil.. Neil..
He lifts his head up and looks into his eyes before crashing into her arms. She got startled but nevertheless held him together in her arms and hugged him tightly.
He cried in her arms. He poured his heart and cried. She held him close to her heart and caressed his back calming him down.
His cries slower get better. He didn't break the hug but hid his face in her neck and she heard some muffles against her shoulder.
She didn't push him away but patiently handled him.
Avni: you okay? Do you want to rest?
Neil shook his head and tilting his head glanced her.
Neil : I don't want to rest. I want to cuddle with you.
Her lips curves into a smile.
Avni : I am not going anywhere. I will cuddle with you. Before that do you want to eat something.
Neil shook his head making her sigh knowing he won't. She has noticed how hard it was him swallow food.
Avni got up holding his hand and gestures him to climb the bed. Neil climbs the bed and laid on his back.
Neil looks at Avni who gets on the bed and comes close to him pulling him in her arms.
He moves closer to her and closed his eyes.
Avni caressed his hair as she noticed him closing his eyes.
They were unknown that Bebe was watching them outside of the room. Her heart bursted. Her eyes were filled with tears. She prayed and blessed them and walk away.
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