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Farewell Night |
“I guess red suits you” his voice echoed in her ears.She had brought the suit from the same shop which also had her dream wedding dress. Knowing that her parents wouldn’t allow and Nihal would laugh at her naive behaviour of having worn a bridal dress for the school’s farewell night , she had brought the Red Salwar.And farewell night ofcourse had been a witness to innumerable proposals , love songs dedications and hostile gazes from girls.
While Nihal was dressed in his Royal blue Sherwani and had turned on hundreds of girls with his charming smile and well built muscular body. That night , beneath the blanket of stars co incidentally they had ended up dancing together. Ofcourse they weren’t on talking terms.She had swayed her waist elegantly while grasping his firm shoulders . His hands were warm like sunbeam and her hands were cold like ice.She had avoided every possible eye contact ,but she had felt his gaze penetrating through her soul. And when their eyes had met , she was sure that she could die a thousand deaths to hold his hands forever , she was sure she could walk on fire if it meant she would get him.
“I want to tell you how deeply I have fallen for you Nihaal. I cant be just friends with you, anymore. But you love Alice. Then why , why does your touch feel so familiar ? why does your gaze set my emotions ablaze ? Why does it always feel that may be you feel the same way too ? You have no idea how flawless you look in this Royal blue shade, I feel like looking at you forever.What are you doing to me Nihaal Singhwi.How will I spend my life without you ? If this is the end of our story then I wish time stops.Even though this is farewell , it feels like we will meet again., i dread the idea of meeting you again.To be frank I am scared that we’ll meet again.Because next time we meet I am sure I’ll end up falling deeper ,I might end up telling you how much I love you.”

December 12th 1:30
She knew what to
wear now. She changed into the Red traditional wear. Strangely it looked as
good as new. She dabbed some kohl and Lipgloss.Started her Skoda’s engine and
moved towards her destination. “What will I Tell him when I see him . How will
he react. Why does he want to meet me. I hope he doesn’t see love in my eyes”
Engrossed in all these thoughts , her car came to a screeching hault near the
Kulf walas. She raised her glares and looked at the surrounding. It was the
same.The fragrance of nostalgia reached
her nostrils.She could see him talking with two kids and then buying them
icecreams. He still looked the same or may be not.May be there was too much of
similarity between him and her memories of him.As she descended the car and
started walking towards him she felt as if her heart would literally come out
of her mouth. After all this time she was feeling those butterflies in her
stomach again. Courtesy being Nihals one sight. As he walked closer she slowly
began to notice the differences. But she didn’t care about the difference. He
was standing in front of her , in flesh and in blood. Dressed in a royal blue
formal shirt and his hair ruffled as usual and
she wondered if she would ever stop blushing in his presence. “Hi” she
tried to speak but nothing came out. “ I missed you so much” , yet again
nothing came out. “Nihaal” finally ! No sooner had she spoken his name , Nihal
pulled her closer and embraced her in a bone crushing hug. She hugged him back apprehensively.
“I missed you Lipika.I am so glad you came” Nihal whispered in her ears. “Nihal
. I , I missed you too. I would have
come no matter what . After all you are getting married.” her grip tightened as
she completed her sentence. As if never wanting to let him go. Nihal slowly
loosened his clutch. Raised his head and looked at her seriously and said
“Thats what I need to talk to you about.” He adjusted his spects and ran
fingers through his ruffled hairs. It sent shivers down her spine. “Need to
talk about the wedding ? You are getting married to Alice. Right ?”
she asked coldly,hoping against hope that he would deny. Tell her that he wanted to marry her. But the answer defeated her yet again “Yes.I am.” Her world had shattered yet again........
she asked coldly,hoping against hope that he would deny. Tell her that he wanted to marry her. But the answer defeated her yet again “Yes.I am.” Her world had shattered yet again........
December 12th
7:30 pm Bhagwan Das Hospital.
Its been 2 hours now , I have been asking every one where is Nihal but no one is ready to answer . I have been begging , puking blood. I am in ICU.My broken leg hurts. My head is bleeding profusely.I am not able to move my left hand.I’ve heard them say that its broken.My neck and my skin is feeling the stinging , blinding pain , as if tons of burning cigar have been extinguished on my bodyIn this mind numbing excruciating pain I cant think of anything but Nihal . I want to hug him and tell him “YES NIHAL SINGHVI.YES I LOVE YOU.I WILL BE WITH YOU FOREVER.”. I feel like I am falling in the dungeon of despair and pain.I guess I can see death.But it wont come easy. Not until I feel Nihals touch ,one last time. But instead I can see Alice.What she told me ten minutes ago , I am stil trying to take in. I am unable to speak.My voice has choked. I can only speak couple of words in a minute.I am just crying and turning my head to ask them questions.Alice , what did Alice tell me ? “No. I am not marrying him.” Why cant she ? But Nihal told me he will marry Alice. I guess my eyes are closing again. “Alice why cant you marry Nihal” . Someone please ask Nihal to come here. I am dying.Where is Nihal ?
7:30 pm Bhagwan Das Hospital.
Its been 2 hours now , I have been asking every one where is Nihal but no one is ready to answer . I have been begging , puking blood. I am in ICU.My broken leg hurts. My head is bleeding profusely.I am not able to move my left hand.I’ve heard them say that its broken.My neck and my skin is feeling the stinging , blinding pain , as if tons of burning cigar have been extinguished on my bodyIn this mind numbing excruciating pain I cant think of anything but Nihal . I want to hug him and tell him “YES NIHAL SINGHVI.YES I LOVE YOU.I WILL BE WITH YOU FOREVER.”. I feel like I am falling in the dungeon of despair and pain.I guess I can see death.But it wont come easy. Not until I feel Nihals touch ,one last time. But instead I can see Alice.What she told me ten minutes ago , I am stil trying to take in. I am unable to speak.My voice has choked. I can only speak couple of words in a minute.I am just crying and turning my head to ask them questions.Alice , what did Alice tell me ? “No. I am not marrying him.” Why cant she ? But Nihal told me he will marry Alice. I guess my eyes are closing again. “Alice why cant you marry Nihal” . Someone please ask Nihal to come here. I am dying.Where is Nihal ?