~TMLS~ OS3: The Meeting

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ARNAV'S POV

I looked at the overcast sky.

A brief glance at my wristwatch informed me that it was almost 4 o'clock in the afternoon; but the information didn't have any impact on the sky above. It had been the same since morning, preventing the tiniest possible ray to drop onto earth. The only thing that Sun managed to send on this part of the world was a gloomy light, barely to make things visible.

The narrow-gauge train that dropped me on this small, almost deserted platform blew its whistle and started to drag itself in a monotonous sound. The smell of burning coal invaded my nostrils. I stepped away from the train and started to walk in the direction of exit. A years-old, faded signboard containing the word Exit' marked the way. I was not familiar to this place; but I needed no assistance; I knew my destination very well; the letter that I received yesterday at Shimla described the path very well.

I smiled unconsciously; a deep, sad smile. I smiled thinking of where I was going, and the person I would meet there. As a matter of fact, I was going to meet Khushi Gupta ; my ex-fianc; the only woman in the world, except my mother, whom I loved.

From a rational perspective, I should never have accepted the invitation that I received last evening, when the room-service boy knocked at my door and handed me an envelope. After I opened that and looked at the sender of the letter, my world stopped for a while; and then it started to rush backwards. I remembered days that now seems to be from a fairytale story, or from my past life maybe. I tried to tear the invitation letter but my hands trembled. And possibly in a complete misjudgement of decision, I headed out today for the place mentioned.

It was only ten minutes walk down the road when I reached shanti nivas'. Meanwhile the sky darkened more. A shower was expected any moment. I considered myself lucky that I could spare myself from getting drenched.

The two-storey building stood amidst a population of pine and cedar trees. Though bearing signs of time all over it, still it was evident that the building carries the signature of its tasteful creator. I stopped once at the gate; then walked towards the main door.

The door opened as soon as I reached the porch. She was there. At the first sight, I couldn't help but notice her resemblance to the house; old, yet beautiful. Time had left its marks, but her smile remained the same. I suddenly felt a lump at my throat.

Come in', she said.

I staggered myself into the hall. In a corner fireplace was burning. The room was warm and comfortable. I sat on a chair near the fireplace. She disappeared for a moment and returned with a cup of smoking hot tea. She handed me the cup and sat on a stool nearby.

How is it?' she asked as I took the first sip.

It's nice' was my reply.

I took couple of sips. She remained silent. It seemed that she was searching for words to make a conversation. Finally I started.

So, now tell me, why did you ask me to come here?'

She looked at me. A faint smile appeared on her face; You haven't forgiven me. Don't you?'

I lowered my gaze. There is no point discussing this', I said, not after so many years'.

That doesn't answer my question', she said slowly.

The anger caged inside me for years recoiled. A sudden burst of emotion took over me.

No', I said, my voice became louder; if you want an answer, then this is it. And tell me, should I forgive you after what you did to me? We were in love, and we made promises. I went to Delhi in search of a job, to secure our future. I promised to come back on time and you promised to wait for me. I kept my promise, but you didn't. Do you have any idea how I felt, when I came back and came to know that you had already married some rich fellow and went away? I was shattered; my world turned upside down. And even today I haven't completely recovered from it'.

She didn't say anything; but in the dim light of fireplace I noticed tear rolling down her cheek. I realized I went too far. I shouldn't have done that. There is no point in making this argument today.
I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to hurt you', I said in an ashamed voice.

She took some time to compose herself. A killing silence took over the hall.

I understand how much you were hurt', she said finally,' but trust me, it was not my fault. My husband was an influential person. First, he helped my debt-ridden father with money. My father considered him someone godlike. Then he pulled my father into his evil plan to get me. He convinced him that he was the perfect groom one can found. Initially they tried to convince me to marry him; but I became adamant.

Finally one night, my father sedated me. When I woke up, I found myself here. He told me I was his wife. I tried to fight him, but he was strong in every mortal power. Later I found that they had forged my signature on marriage registry papers and bribed the registrar. My marriage was a legal one on paper. My husband put me here as someone puts a bird in a cage. There were guards around the house so that I cannot escape. I was not allowed to meet anyone from outside. Even they never allowed my father to meet me once. Since the day, I have been here, spending life of a prisoner'.

She stopped. The killing silence returned. The lump at my throat seemed too heavy for me. I regretted for putting baseless allegations upon her; I regretted for holding hatred towards her for last ten years. I couldn't find enough courage to look straight at her eyes.

I broke the silence first, Where are they? Your husband and his accompany?'

For the first time she seemed cheerful. They are gone. They don't come here anymore. They have lost interest in me', her voice was upbeat as a schoolgirl.

I gathered the last bit of courage left in me and looked at her.' I know it's late; but maybe not too late. Can't we give ourselves a second chance?'

Her face saddened, No, it's too late for me to do that; but not for you. I know you haven't married. Please make a last promise to me that you'll find a girl soon and will get married. Trust me; I'll be very happy for you on that day.'

I can't make that promise', I said firmly, and you know that. Either it'll be you or no one else.'

I took her hand in mine and say,'i can wait for you life long, just want you as my life partner, I love you Khushi. Take as much as time you want but just come back to me. I need you.'

'i am impure, I can't give you anything, except my broken and shattered heart, you deserve better.'says Khushi with unshed tears at the brim of her eyes.

'but I just want you, your soul is pure,my love for you is pure,I don't care about anyone, just give me yourself, I promise you to fulfil your life,my life,ourlife with happiness.'I said not want wanting to give up on us. I can't let her go away from me again. Not this time.

She was looking into my eyes trying to absorb everything I said to her. She was looking vulnerable but with lots of love for me. I can't see her broken so I just took her into my arms, hug her tightly like never wanting to let go away from me.

 She needs me, I need her. Pulling apart I look into her eyes and touch her lips with my finger and ask her  for permission. She just closed her eyes and tilted her face waiting for me. That's all I wanted her trust, her love, taking her face in my hand gave her a deep kiss on her soft crimson red lips. She reciprocated my gesture with equal passion. We pull apart in need of oxygen, we look at each other smiling

 'i love you khushi' ,

 'i love you too Arnav '

We again hugged each other, I was roaming my hands on her back. Knowing my Intention very well she pushed me and ran towards the kitchen smiling. I ran after her and hug her from behind and kiss her shoulder blade and then on her neck passionately ,

my hand was on her stomach trying to play with her belly button and was kissing her neck and shoulder she was moving her head up and down and she dint stop me. Later I moved and cupped her lovely boobs making circles around them. I turned her towards me and took her face in both my hands and kissed her lower lip, then I took her upper lip and started sucking it mean while she started responding and she sucked my lower lip it was heaven and it went on till about 10 min I opened her hair we both moved apart.

 I took her hand in mine and lead her towards the bedroom, making her lie on bed I came above her and kissed her again passionately. I was roaming my hands on her stomach and playing with her bellybutton.

She put her right hand on my cheeks and looked at me with so much of love inside them'i love you so much Arnav please don't leave me ever. I can't live without you.' I hugged her tightly and gave a small kiss on her forehead and said'i love you too jaan , there is no Arnav without Khushi. Agar Khushi hain toh Arnav hain, Khushi se hi Arnav hain.'

She opened her drugged eyes to look into my dark green one. "I..."

"Shh baby..." Pulling her close, I kissed her hair. "we need to sleep baby, or else I won't be able to control myself.'


With that we sleep together in each others arms, cherishing the moment of our union.