Again one of my 'One short shot' (OSS)😉
Yes, the title says it's sans Reyaansh. But please do give it a read.
Hope you'll like it. *Crossing fingers*😳
Kria OS
Complicated
"Kria?"
"Hmm?"
She was lying in one of the valley gardens in Dehradun with him; head plopped on his chest as she gazed up at the beautiful starry night, smiling at the sparkling gems shining down at them. It was one of those times of the day she always looked forward to. And like each day, in these past couple of years that she knew him, even the stars seem to join them in their own personal fete.
"Do you love me?" he asked, gently creasing her silky baby soft hair.
Kria frowned, as she twisted slightly to have a better look at his face. Trying to gauge his expression. He was serious again, wasn't he? She sighed, turning back to stare at the sky, mood battered. Did he always have to ruin their bliss? She taught wearily.
"You dint answer me," He said, stiffly. "Again."
Had she ever? Wasn't this the exact question they had been avoiding for more than a year now? There was no way she could lie here with him when she knew what he was thinking right now. She stood, putting a fair amount of distance between them. She knew he wouldn't push her. Not today at least. It was not his style. He only made his point once.
Sometimes she wondered how she had found this calm, serene man. She hardly ever remembered any of those days when she had first met him. Which was a good thing ofcourse. Hadn't she been a living wreck back then? Yes, it was the time when she had just returned from Mumbai with a shattered dream and a broken heart. Having him show up in her life was like finding a piece of land in an open sea or water in a barren land. She smiled, shaking her head at the clichs as she started to walk back towards the city with him following behind. Giving her her own little space. Always.
She definitely dint deserved this man….. His friendship…… His unsaid promises….. His unconditional love. She wouldn't deny that she was one of those selfish b*tches. But a life without him? No, she couldn't even think of that. She needed him….. Her personal piece of land….. Her private Sea in the barren land.
Sagar….. Her best friend…. Her savior….. Hers…. Only hers.
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Sagar was known to be a patient man. And he thought he was doing pretty well with that, until it came to her.
He followed her silently, hands in his jean pockets to avoid reaching for her hand, as they walked back towards the city. Giving her her own space. Giving her own time to think. Hell, he could give her his bleeding heart, if only she asked for it. He sighed. But she dint want that, did she?
He knew she was healing. Still mending the broken pieces of her heart. Still collecting her tattered dreams. Still trying to move on, but failing miserably. Why, dammit? He though, frustrated. Two years!! That was a helluva time, if one asked him. And he had tried every possible way in the encyclopedia of relationships to get her to move on in these couple of years.
Sometimes he wondered if it was worth all the efforts. But then she would smile, chatter, laugh, joke and at times dance….. for him….. him alone. And he would fall in love with her all over again. Well, if that was even possible.
He turned to look at her. She was peaceful again, with a hint of her soothing smile at the corner of her lips. Gone was the stiff spine when he had thrown her that awkward question some while back. How he wished he could just hold her for some time. Let her icy form melt with his body heat. How he wished he could promise her those three words. Tell her that it was enough for both of them, if she only allowed him in her life as more than a 'friend'. Oh, he hated the word!
He knew he was being selfish. He had no right to promise her. At least not yet. At least not when he knew she wasn't ready. Yes, he could always blame his selfishness as a generally low male specie's emotional endurance. But he tried. Except sometimes like today when it slipped.
And well, tomorrow was another day altogether.
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Ps-
So what did you'll think?
Do let me know.😊
Oh and one more thing….
Please don't hate my Sagar…. He's very dear to my heart... And let me assure you that he is a decent guy just trying to help the girl he loves.😊
So no bashing him.
Bash me if you like.😉
Can I expect some likes/comments/both?
Please?
Love,
Tish