"ENOUGH!! It's been too much to incorporate now. I have been listening to all of your complaints rather insults hurled at me quietly but now no more. Sharon loves me and I love her and this is more than enough for me...but still I went out of the way to impress you as you are her mother. But alas, things didn't go smoothly and I have to say this that sorry aunty I can't impress you. It's not my cup of tea but I have certainly made a place in your daughter's heart. Maybe you are right that I have nothing to give her but my unconditional love. Ask her and she will tell you how important it is for her. She has changed Mrs.Rai Prakash and that too for the better. She has learned to control her impulses and believe in the power of love. And let me tell you one thing...this unconditional love that we have for each other will make our lives all the more easier. I have all the money and luxuries in the world but I want to give her my love...want to make her dreams come true...I want her to live life to the fullest by enjoying all the happy moments of life that come by. I want her to realize how simple life is and how complicated we actually make it. She is as simple and innocent as any other girl but what makes her special is her heart...she's pure and that is the reason I love her so much. I want to be her strength not weakness. She is a darling and you got to know that Mrs.Rai Prakash." Swayam felt relieved after having it all out. He couldn't keep it to himself and try to impress Sharon's mom. He has never learnt to cheat people be it any XYZ. He can't pretend to be what he is not. His love for Sharon was special and Sharon was his dream girl. He wanted MRP to know that.
"So...you really think that Sharon is that ordinary to be wooed by anyone? Ha! Let me make it clear boy that you can't be her choice. I am her mother and I know her better that you so please give your mind a rest and think about it again. She is Sharon Rai Prakash and so her dream boy should be someone really impressive someone like...like Rey. Just look at yourself Sharon wouldn't even dream of dating a guy like you. She has always lived a life of a princess and I want her to be with someone of her caliber. You better stay away from her."
"Wrong!! No one can understand me better than the guy standing in front of you." Sharon had heard all that was going on between her mother and her boyfriend so she decided to cut short their conversation and intervened. Her mother seeing Sharon in front of her softened her tone. "Sharon...my baby. Come." As MRP tried to hug her daughter Sharon didn't allow her and with a straight face turned towards her.
"So mom may I ask what you were interrogating Swayam about?" Sharon began. "Nothing darling it's not your concern. You just concentrate on St. Louis academy." MRP gave Sharon an artificial smile. "Really now mom? Do you think that I can work in peace while nothing is well between you both? Certainly,not. Swayam is my life mom and definitely not a friend. We share a different type of equation and our love suppresses all materialistic needs. By all I mean all." Sharon made her point her clear. No one can mess with her boyfriend and she made it very velar to her mom.
But MRP was certainly not of those of people who would melt so easily. She had her own set of arguments. She wanted the best for her daughter but only in regard of the materialistic needs. "Is it wrong to wish the best for you Sharon? Is it really wrong? Don't I have a right on you? Or maybe you have given all of yourself in charity!!"
"When Swayam is with me I don't need to worry about my finances or about any other thing in the world. You do have a right on me but mom you certainly can't force me to follow directions. I am not used to it. I follow my own directions and this is what you have always taught me. But you know what Swayam taught me? He made me understand the power of love...he made me feel true love. I respect other's views today and therefore I am more matured. Remember you were praising my management skills well mom it's this guy's love that has made me so strong and I am able to fight. He is everything for me because I never had to look for support he always had his shoulder ready for me. I share everything with him as I know that he will keep his promise of not evading my secrets. He is a gem of a person mom."
Sharon had tears in her eyes as she completed the last lines. She could feel his love again. She intertwined his hands with hers and moved out to take in some fresh air. Meanwhile MRP was left standing alone.
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After a few moments of silence Swayam saw that Sharon was finally clam and so he came near her and put his hand on her shoulder while she rested her head on his chest. The place where she can be peaceful and feel loved. He started creasing her face and she tightened her grip on him. A light breeze was also blowing making it all the more peaceful for the two love birds. After a while when Sharon finally broke the hug he had a look at her and he was sure that she was still not at peace. He cupped her face and made her look at him as he had seen her avoiding gaze.
"So what's troubling you Sharon? I am sure it is not related to the conversation that you just had with your mom its something else so please share it with me it will ease you from the guilt of not sharing it with me." Sharon looked at him and just hugged him tight with tears to follow. He was the perfect guy for her. He knew that she was hiding something from him but did not confer until today. She had to let it out and even she knows it. Finding courage to speak she looked up at him and saw him giving an encouraging smile to her that boosted her confidence.
"A...actually it's about the debt."
"The debt?" He inquired.
"Yeah."
"Elaborate."
"Ok...so basically Swayam we are under a huge amount of debt that has to be repaid as soon as possible. So yeah the debt issue is really making me worried. I have never faced a situation like this before...what I needed was always there but today when I really needed the money to be there so that I can be with you guys in our academy this debt thing appeared. And I seriously don't know what to do. I want to get free from all the loans and the responsibility of the St.Louis Academy. I just want to be with you...Swayam...just you and me. It seems like yesterday when we confessed our love again and from that time problems of some sort are arising and this is what pinches me the most. I want..just need you by my side."
Sharon sighed as she finished speaking. She was tired. Her life has turned upside down and she was simply not liking it. She wanted to avoid all complications as life is too short to be fighting with these hurdles. Life is to explore things and enjoy it. Swayam looked at her and smiled at the purity of her heart. She was the purest soul that he has met. He had no words to comfort her and no word in the world could be parallel to her delicacy. He embraced her into a loving hug which told her everything. Not to worry about anything else in the world as he would always be there for her. No matter what. Through his love and support she knew that she can achieve anything and everything in life.
He was the harmony on her life making it all the more comforting. While, she was his smiling angel who can make him smile any time of the day. She was love and so was he to her. They complete each other. The love that they got after so much of hard work they promised each other never to lose it. The diva who never believed in love rather ran away from it finally found her strength in the love of her life,Swayam. As far as Swayam is concerned he just can't afford to lose the love that he had always yearned for.
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