Arakshi SS: Endure One More Hindrance

Summary: after the lost of his love Roshni can he recover? Anjali, Arjun's little sister, gets Sakshi to help him but can she snap him back into reality? She will never replace his first love but she can save him from his despair. In aiding the fallen Arjun will Sakshi gain some unwanted feelings?

Time passed but who was he to care? Staring out at the world that turned his back on him, he brushed his fingertips against the ice cold glass to remind himself that he still felt. Glancing briefly up at the bright blue sky with its shining hub he blinked from the light.

Wanting to forget, wanting to let go he stood still and let the world pass him by hoping that time would let it heal.

At least Anjali thought so. Time heals these pain. Pfft. I doubt it. She's gone what is left? Me that's what. Now Anjali left as well. Australia was it? Why Australia of all places? This house has never seemed so cold so desolate... Silence, never has the sound seemed so deafening in my ears as it does now.

Sighing, Arjun decided to sit at his desk about to wander in his memories once again when he saw the red blinking light on his phone. Seeing that his younger brother had left him a message from this morning he punched in the blue button and waited.

Mr. Arjun? Hi, it's me Anjali, your little sister if you have forgotten. I really thought that leaving you alone would be healthy for you rather than having me play mother over you. That was what three months ago, I left? I don't even know if you're alive anymore. Seriously, you don't answer my calls, don't respond to your pager, never E-mailed back or showed up at work. What are you? Who are you? I don't know you anymore, big brother...

Groaning, Arjun got up and flopped onto his bed. She's just going to keep up this rant of hers again. Yeah, like I'm going to reply.

"Have you even been eating? I'm probably talking to a corpse," Anjali questioned then muttered before continuing, "So in my doubt I came back to Mumbai yesterday night and hired someone to take care of you. She'll be arriving by today so look forward to it. Love you big bro please be ok. I pray that she doesn't find your body on the floor and all skeletony."

He should know that I can take care of myself. I'm fine. Actually when had been the last time I've eaten? Maybe two days ago... Last time I jumped into the shower? Two days ago... He paused in his thoughts to look down at himself.

Back then I would've been repulsed but now... I don't know how I feel... Gritty that's how to describe it. Wait, she's coming today? Crap...

But instead of rushing off to wash himself, dress appropriately, and eat Arjun simply laid on his bed in his underclothes looking lazy and haggard. It was only noon and he had biryani two days ago so he figured that he should just sleep.

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"Why did Anjali ask me to do this? Wait didn't she say something like," she began mimicking Anjali's voice, "He'll heal better on his own. Hush, I know what I'm doing. He's my brother who would know more than his own flesh and blood? Really trust me on this. He heals best when he locks himself away and learns how to bottle it all up. No, don't applaud my genius just let it roll."

Sakshi mimicked the boy's haughty tone badly and sighed inwardly. "Just because he's older than you doesn't mean he's stronger especially at this point... Now the kid's asking me to feed his brother while he's gone. Anjali makes it sound as if Arjun is some kind of pet. The way the things on this list are written seems to make it as if I'm taking care of someone's pet while they are on vacation. This seems a bit nuts..."

'List of Care Items

Feed at least twice a day.

Make sure shampoo until hair is glossy.

Try to clip his nails (be careful he scratches)

Brush his teeth if needed (be careful he bites...)

Place in exercise room or let him run outside at least three times a week

Remember to make him get the mail

Once in a while throw in a compliment or two. Say something like good job or whatever.

Thanks Sakshi!'