Our Love

Chapter 9.

Her voice echoed in my ears, both calming me down and giving me a feeling of restlessness, at the same time.

Out of all the people, she was the last one I had expected to perform today.

Why was she doing this to herself?

She deserved so much better.

All I wanted was to take her out of this crowded place, somewhere peaceful, where it would be just the two of us in our own little bubble, no tension, no judging, no marriage-drama, nothing.

I wanted to hold her in my hands, hug her, kiss her and tell her how sorry I was for whatever was happening; this was not what my princess deserved. She deserved the world, which I was miserably failing in providing her.

Pal Bhar Thahar Jaao
Dil Ye Sambhal Jaaye
Kaise Tumhe Roka Karun
Meri Taraf Aata Har
Gham Phisal Jaaye
Aankhon Mein Tum Ko Bharun
Bin Bole Baatein Tumse Karun
'Gar Tum Saath Ho
Agar Tum Saath Ho

A sickening twist happened in my stomach, almost making me want to scream at it to end.

Behti Rehti
Nahar Nadiya Si
Teri Duniya Mein
Meri Duniya Hai
Teri Chaahaton Mein
Main Dhal Jaati Hoon
Teri Aadaton Mein
'Gar Tum Saath Ho
Teri Nazron Mein
Hai Tere Sapne
Tere Sapno Mein
Hai Naraazi
Mujhe Lagta Hai
Ke Baatein Dil Ki
Hoti Lafzon Ki Dhokebaazi
Tum Saath Ho Ya Na
Ho Kya Fark Hai
Bedard Thi Zindagi Bedard Hai
Agar Tum Saath Ho
Agar Tum Saath Ho

She was avoiding my eye contact, both of us being well-aware that once it happened, we would have a break down right then and there.

Apparently one of my relatives noticed that I was being oddly quiet for my usual self, so they asked me, I quote, "are you ok?"

All I did was nod jerkily and smiled all too fake. I thought I might be touch numb, my mind only thinking about Ahana and this marriage drama. I just wanted to touch her, not in a sexual way, I swear, that would be the last thing I wanted right now.

It was more like I felt like I should have certain rights and some certain of our reservations should have long disappeared. I should be able to just walk up and hug her, irrespective of where we were.

Palkein Jhapakte
Hi Din Ye Nikal Jaaye
Baithi Baithi Bhaagi Phirun
Meri Taraf Aata Har
Gham Phisal Jaaye
Aankhon Mein Tum Ko Bharun
Bin Bole Baatein Tumse Karun
'Gar Tum Saath Ho
Agar Tum Saath Ho

The longer I sat there, the more I tried the right words, right timing to just pop this nice open to my parents, the more I got irritated, now, all I wanted was to shout fuck it and do as I pleased.

Teri Nazron Mein
Hai Tere Sapne
Tere Sapno Mein
Hai Naraazi
Mujhe Lagta Hai
Ke Baatein Dil Ki
Hoti Lafzon Ki Dhokebaazi
Tum Saath Ho Ya Na
Ho Kya Fark Hai
Bedard Thi Zindagi Bedard Hai
Agar Tum Saath Ho
Dil Ye Sambhal Jaaye
Agar Tum Saath Ho
Har Gham Phisal Jaaye
Agar Tum Saath Ho
Din Ye Nikal Jaaye
Agar Tum Saath Ho
Har Gham Phisal Jaaye.

The performance ended, and then we had the eye contact and something just snapped, some sort of leash which was forcing me to attend the event, broke and I got up, excused myself by using the universal excuse that I wasn't feeling well.

The function had been going on, because I didn't have it in me to crush the happiness and excitement from all the guests. So I told them that the show must go on and rushed into my room.

My door had been slightly ajar; I peeked through just to get a glance of what was happening outside.

Everyone was laughing, dancing, Ranbir was searching for someone, who was me, because the moment we had an eye contact, he pointed at something rather someone in particular.

Curiosity, took the best of me, I got up and walked to the balcony, Ranbir had been pointing, and there was my Ahana, balling her eyes out.

I quickly went and hugged her, shushed her down.

"Hey hey, please don't cry. I know I am the worst person ever, I am so sorry."

I whispered sweet nothings in her ears and apologized, although I knew, this couldn't help in making the situation better.

We stood there for what felt like eternity, in our own bubble. And in that moment, I wanted to remind her about how I felt; there was this need to reassure her, that our love was still there.

"I love you, Ahana. Do you hear me? I love you to the moon and back." I said, with all honesty.

"What if you are lying?" is all she replied to me.

All I said was, "Then I'll keep lying all my life."

And then we kissed. It was the unfolding of both of us into each other; the seal confirmed us as almost one person. It was unhurried, sensuous joining of body and soul and a complete arousal of the senses. It locked out all other people, taking us into our own little happy bubble. It felt all right, like everything was falling into place like a very simple puzzle.

My one arm was around the small of her back, the other around the shoulder, enveloping her into a reassuring embrace, and when she surrendered to my reassuring touch, that moment was magical.

Long gone was the thought of getting caught, but luck, was a son of a bitch, it had never been on my side, always playing his twisted games with me.

"What the hell is going on here?!"

A/N:

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The song used in this chapter is 'Agar Tum Saath Ho', a song from the film 'Tamasha', starring  Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor.

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