NOTE:
See many are questioning how hard can it be to say those three words...when you love someone?
Basically for some "I love you" is the expression of their feelings but for others like ...
Nupur- Its letting go of the past and accepting her future. An I Love You from mayank would be like a promise .....his promise to be there for her forever unlike her dad who left them.
Mayank - Its learning to forgive himself...and If Nupur would say I Love You .....it would mean she is accepting him with all his flaws but if she doesn't it means ...just like the others ...she can't look over his faults....
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Chapter 5: Past Grievances
Ever since, Mayank sharma had the pleaure of entering this world, not one day went Where he did not hear the taunts of his dad about how he ruined his life. From childhood Mr. Sharma ignored Mayank's presence in his life, not to forget he always made sure his son knew what a failure he was in his life. Every moment was like a curse for mayank but he lived and will continue to live with hope that someday it will all change. He was like a clam, all rough from the outside but once you opened the shell and moved inside you would see how he was really, all soft and at the vunerable mercy of others.
"dad, did you take a look at the new project file?" Mayank asked peering at his father, who was too busy to even spare a second for his son. his OWN son? Some people and their grudges -- no wonder someone is afraid to let go and let others enter his life.
"are you joking with me mayank...the project is completely amatures work" Mr, Sharma said with a chuckle while contuning to type away on his Laptop.
"But dad i spent months on that project..--" before he could continue further he was cut half of his conversation like always, " thats enough, I didn't build this company on amature projects. I need something that will take us to the next level...not something that would make people laugh at us"
"Dad, if you have read the project you would know -- that this project is percived through the mordern view" mayank explained himself to his father, whom he desperately wanted to impress...but somethings never change na.
" Are you
saying i didn't read your project?...whats the "IF" suppose to mean?" Finally taking time away from the precious laptop he managed to look up, but its only to make a mountain out of a mollhill...
" I don't know dad ..you tell me? Are my accusations baseless?" Mayank said looking down, he didn't want to hurt his father but he was too well aware of his fathers habits...if there was a project done by mayank, he would hand it to his assisant to read and then to dismiss it.
"i'll have you know....those who point fingers at others should have a look at themselves first.." Mr Sharma suggested walking towards the side table where a bunch of pictures had been placed.
"Dad Please don't ---" Mayank said sadly as he saw his father pick up a picture frame.. of his first wedding, " see this women mayank" pointing towards the lady dressed in a beautiful red dress....Mr Sharma growled angrily, " I LOST HER BECAUSE OF YOU!"
Mayank looked away as tears started to form in his eyes....there hadn't been a day in his life, where his father had taken the liberty to remind him what a curse he was to him, " dad " mayank said filled with guilt but his father looked away grossly, " I can't ever forgive you mayank. You took the the most precious person away from my life and for that I HATE YOU" walking towards the door...Mr. Sharma fuming with anger exited his office.
Mayank stood their queitly with tears springing from his eyes, " don't worry i haven't forgiven myself either --- And your right..I'm a murderer I killed your love...why am' i such a curse?" he thought to himself looking out of the window. Everyday he would repeat the same sentence to himself...reminding himself of his own woes.."I'm sorry Mom"..You should always look towards the present...but what if the past just refuses to leave you alone? Then what are you suppose to do --- well theres only one thing you do...cause others the same pain your enduring?
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First date and its woes...But don't worry this was all fake, Nupurs fake attempts to know raj better even if it meant going on a date with him. But what she didn't know was....someone...someone very special always made sure her attempts remained failed. Like take today for example...she was clueless to the fact, that someone would be joining them. Poor Nupur, seems like everyone is out to ruin her plans.
"Lets order?" Nupur suggested picking up the menu, but raj seemed distracted, she wonderd why?, " raj anything wrong?"
Raj smiled and nodded no, " Nothing dear, Infact i have a suprise for you" Nupur gleamed -- though she was not a fan of suprises...she was more a planned type of girl, " really? what is it raj?" her excitment could be seen but could anyone have guessed she was acting? Cunning very cunning Ms. Gupta.
"just wait a few minutes, it shall be arriving very soon" raj face lit up as he saw Mayank entering the restaurant with a girl dressed in a white suit.
"Okay nupur close your eyes" Nupur obeyed queitly, while the newly entered couples took their seats. Nupur felt something twitch inside her....as if she could feel Mayanks presense around her.
"Okay open your eyes" raj announced, Nupur opened them only to witness horror infront of her eyes. If this was raj's idea of suprise....then what was she doing with this guy? Oh wait...revenge on mayank. Nupur gulped and forced herself to smile, " Oh raj, what a pleasent suprise" she said trying very hard to not scream.
"I knew it, See mayank how happy she is" mayank grinned, he obviously knew she was pretending when infact inside she was boiling with anger. Her eyes were glaring and her smile was forced, " your right raj, thank you for inviting us"
"so who is the beautiful lady beside you?" asked raj.
"Oh in my excitement i forgot everything, Nupur Raj meet Shreya -- we met yesterday only" Nupur eyed shreya as if observering every part of her. She had long hair and a beautiful face to go with them, but what seemed off was she was wearing suits. Mayank tends to be allergic of girls who wear suits...excluding Nupur ofcourse.
"Nice to meet you shreya" Nupur said waving the white flag, Shreya smiled in return.
The Four ordered dinner and chatted among each other but Nupur and Mayank seemed to be stealing glances here and there. When the food arrived...Mayank took advantage, seeing everyone engrossed to grab Nupurs hand. She looked up shocked...Mayank winked.
Even though she was mad, nupur knew how good it felt to hold his hand....his warmth against hers was just right. Ofocurse until raj asked for the salad.
"Uhmmm..."she tried giving it with her left hand but it wouldn't work, while on the other side...mayank refused to let go of her hand. Raj looked suspicious, "everything okay?" Nupur smiled and nodded....digging her nails into mayanks hand she made him release her hand, " thank you" raj replied grabbing the bowl from nupur.
"so shreya what do you do?" Nupur asked inquistively.
"She is bio - chemist " mayank answered before shreya could say anyting.
"well rajs owns all the pharmacy in Dehli" nupur said .....
"shreya can sing!" mayank said sweetly. Raj and shreya looked at each confused as their dates went on a whos better? contest.
"Raj can dance" nupur answered.
"Shreya won a medal for her reserach"
"Raj won god MEDALS for horse racing"
"Shreya HATES SRK movies" Nupur looked angrily at mayank grabbing her fork, " don't you dare bring SRK into this" she warned him.
"SRK sucks" mayank replied grinning, while nupur fumed with anger, " SHUTUP okay....atleast he is better than those stupid books you love"
"books give knowledge..bollywood movies are stupid"
"YOU CALLED MY MOVIES STUPID" she picked up the bread and threw it at him.
"Nupur" raj exclaimed but dear nupur was not ready to listen to anyone.
"Yes they are stupid stupid stupid" nupur glared at mayank as he seemed to be enjoying every bit of this. She looked so cute when she was angry.
" well atleast my father doesn't hate me" Everything inside mayank drained as he looked towards nupur, who froze her state realizing what she had just said.
Before she could say anything Mayank dashed out of the restaurant and towards his car. Seems Like Nupur just opened up a can of worms...and it will take more than a sorry to get them to leave. But they say Actions speak louder than words...so heres to hoping that...her next move would have the so much in love couple together.
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"I'm sorry I screwed up" Nupur said quitely, taking a seat beside Mayank who payed no attention to Nupur.
"Just leave Nupur" Mayank got up and started to walk away, but Nupur caught his arm, " for once....don't hide from me"
"I think we both know who is playing hide and seek" his voice was filled argoance but there was hurt and sadness mixed into it.
"Nupur Please why are you really here? here to gloat over your victory?" Nupur looked away hurt, " mayank why can't you for once understand me?"
"You won....so be happy! and don't worry about me...I'm still Mayank Sharma who will do anything to have Raj out of your life" He said pulling his arm out of her hold.
" Mayank why can't we say those three words to each other? Why is it so hard?" Nupur asked looking away...
"Nupur the reason we can't say those words is because.... we both know, the moment we do, it won't be the start of something, it'll be the end"
Nupur wiped her tears maybe he was right? But why was her heart telling her he is the only one who can bring her happiness?
Both started to walk off in different directions towards a path that was unknown to both of them....Was this the end of something or the start of something? Could they let go ....and accept their feelings or would they continue to hurt each other..A "stitch in time saves nine"..lets hope Mayank and Nupur learn to forgive and forget ...because they might be grieving for more than a lost love in the future.
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Hey Guys, Thank You for the wishes. Your looking at the Newest Elementary School teacher. I got the job =)
Heres the update. I hope to finish this story within two weeks and about the happy ending -- still debating?
Hope you like the chapter
-Sajjal-
Edited by -Sajjal- - 14 years ago
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