The Wait : Part 9

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Shalu couldn't keep her mouth shut. She didn't want to ask, but her mind found its way through words. She was concerned from last few days of count down that had begun. Nitin had been her best friend, and she believed that friendship last for life. She knew Nitin practiced this, but hers was an exceptional case. She hated at times for being exception, particularly in cases like this.


" Coz I come from a different world " Shalu didn't need any more explanation. She felt to hear more, though she understood. Girls have a tendency to understand the depth of few words, especially in matter of relationships, maybe because they are groomed that way. She wanted to counter question but stopped. She would wait for THE END.

***

It had been exactly one month since they had met and 22 days since he left. It had been the final meeting, the last time they ever saw each other, and first ever, when Nitin opened his heart. Nitin had said more than she expected, how Subhash was emotionally black mailed by him to take care of his parents while he was away, how regular calls by his parents formed a bond of understanding and importance, etc. But still one question remained, why? What was the need for Subhash to take that step ? She had heard children stepping out of home never to return, as they show in films, but one year ? She could perhaps force herself to accept that his parents, being conservative weren't ready to accept opposite gender's friendship, but why had he stepped out of home and return after a year ? How his parents allowed that ? Or rather how would they accept him back ? That question had been lingering in since the second she shut her mouth. She had demonstrated so many times in her mind, framing and dropping words, expressions, body language to be used while asking this, but her lips were adamant to remain closed.


She didn't realize that her phone was vibrating, and she had received a missed call. It was the second non stop buzz that jolted her thoughts. She noticed how other readers in the library had been disturbed by the irritating vibration, and how long it had been since she was lost in jungle of thoughts. An unknown number was waiting for her to respond.


She fastened her movements and rushed outside library. "Hi love" even before she could respond hello she knew... She waited with bated breath, questions throbbing again inside her brain. She couldn't handle this. Not anymore.

***

December 8, 2011

Strange is life, isn't it diary?. The roller coaster ride just drop all the bolt and nut of your brain. I never knew this would happen To my big list of questions, adding one more, when all this would ever end ? I am tired of waiting, of questioning myself over and over, for which life refuses to answer. It has its hidden motive I know, but then I am too impatient for this. Anyway, throwing aside everything, I wish to tell you something good. remember that phone call I had from Nitin ? Ever since that call, I have changed a lot, everything has. Oh, I am being silly, this is how people react when in love right ?But you have to bear me. Though it has just been a week, it seems like its been a long time since I wrote you. After that call, I haven't right ? hmmmm so this is my story, read on and please be patient. 

Nitin had called up saying things were getting on track, and that the one year gap had brought his parents close. Its strange how people never realize their value when they are close isn't it ?  I was happy to see him happy, actually I very much wanted to hug him, for everything falling into places. He told me that he was coming back to Chennai. It was then I came to know that due to rough patches and mountainous misunderstanding between those three of them, Nitin in a rage had stepped out of home when he came to know of truth to pursue his dream career, which he had sacrificed because of his parents. Once he knew the truth, it stung his mind. But even in rage he didn't forget all the support and  regular life that he led, despite financial crunch in family. Its complicate to explain, and I am not being right in my words, but still hope you can understand I guess. All ended well, and we are back to being friends again. And with that, something else happened too. 

The moment I disconnected the call, I got a call from home, and was called back immediately. I was supposed to meet someone. For my life partner. We had a conversation. I needn't tell you how the hell I was scared. I laugh now thinking of it, but at that time I was damn nervous, as to how should I look, what should I ask, you know... And, guess what, the guy was none other than Subhash! I realized that as soon as we saw each other. You won't believe, but we didn't talk a word, because our mutual connection : Nitin had told both of us, about each other so much that we felt we knew each other from a long time. When our families asked, we nodded for yes, of course not revealing that we knew each other already, because that would sow seeds of doubt about love, which isn't our case! It all sounds like filmy, it is kind of. Omg, I still can't believe! I am getting formally engaged tomorrow and when I called up Nitin, he was blasting me for letting him know so late ( I know Subhash would have already told him about us, but he wanted me to personally tell him )


n heyy don't worry about my opening lines okay .. I had a fight with both of them. And its just a beginning. Let me wait and see what happens tomorrow.. Who apologize first

I have to stop now. Mom's calling. I am waiting for the new chapter of my life to unfurl. Nervous. Excited too, to meet them both, and this time the relationship is gonna change forever. The wait has been worth it .. 

Shalu

PS : So how was it ? Did the story sounded filmy ? I feel there are some parts which needed some stretch, but I had to finish it today, and I wrote what stuck my mind.