Chapter 12

Last Part

The atmosphere had turned glum. But it did have a certain glow. A glow that resides in your heart when you get wet in the rain, or the glow of profound happiness. The exotic feeling of a mystery being revealed after a tiring time of selfless restrain. Saakshi stood there completely in his arms awaiting his answer..anticipating that only the best would come out of this.

Arjun looked at her and he sighed. He left heavy. He felt the reason was too silly but he had to tell it.he couldn't hide it anymore, he couldn't hide anymore from her and himself.

"i loved Roshni too much.." he said lowly.

Saakshi had expected this reply and she was somewhat relieved. She gazed at him as he tried avoiding her intense eyes.

"i couldn't betray her..i couldn't face the fact that i was in love with you.." he said breathing heavily.

Oh my! He was in love, with Saakshi ! How long she had waited to hear this. Her eyes filled with tears and she held his chin and made him face herself. He looked at her softly..reading her expressions.

"i know its a silly reason..but..its not easy for me..Roshni was my first love. When she died, i could never have imagined myself to fall in love again. The very thought of coming close to you was taking me miles away from Roshni. I needed to be alone..I thought that would be good for you as well as me"

Saakshi traced her hands on his face and whispered " you don't know how much i've longed to see you.." Arjun saw her with tears in her eyes.

"i am sorry..in the process of saving you..i hurt you" he said wiping a tear.

"shhh.." she said and she smoothly smiled at him. "i just care about the present and not the past..we have done things we aren't really proud of.But i want you, i need you Arjun ..I cant possibly believe I survived these years..I love you...I love you Arjun..." she said crying holding his collar and leaning on his chest now.

"saakshi...I love you too..i love you Saakshi.." he said and hugged her back tightly. And so she too hugged him tightly, like she would die if he were to go.

They stayed like this for a few minutes and they broke reluctantly. They looked at each other with the passion that ignited their hearts every time they thought about each other, blood flowed with same intensity, their hearts knew only of each other.

Love is just not another feeling..sometimes its a part of life and sometimes it is life. But there come a point where love and life complete each other, complement each other. Its like one is the flower and the other the fragrance.

Unconditional love is a privilege, an honour. As today Saakshi and Arjun confessed their feelings, you might be wondering how can they forget all the pain, all the years of suffering. People , that is called love. if you find something that you have been searching all these years wouldn't you just go celebrate?

They spent moments of silence. they found solace, a genuine proof of the universe. Saakshi slowly held his hand and pulled him towards the bed. He saw her slender frame making its way to the bed. Her exposed navel with her hair let down touching her breast made her look divine. She went calmly and slept on the bed and gestured him to join her.

He slowly leaned on the bed. She came and placed her head over his chest and hugged him. this was their destination, their final place. Finally, they had come to each other. Despite all odds and diminishing hopes, love did find its way. It seemed so unreal and yet so magical.

He turned to her side and pulled her closer placing his hand on her bare back. She didn't mind as she happily obliged. Their hesitations and discomfort was miles away. They felt like they knew each other in and out. there wasn't a time when they felt awkward.

He slowly cupped her face and planted a kiss on her forehead. Saakshi moved closer until their bodies were touching. They closed their eyes slowly,,savoring every moment.

It felt like an eternity had come to an end. Yes, so ironical.There is no place or time for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment. The real lover is the man who call thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.

My heart's flame,rhythmic and soothing warm dance..

Whispers to me about sweet love and romance..

You are the essence, the one true source..

I cannot be anything else but your's...

Promising a new beginning, promising an evergreen romance and an immortal happiness here I finish this tale of love.

Their hearts truly got reconnected...