Ar- Okay mom, I'm ready!
M- Okay, lets go then
Ar- Mom are we going to the doctors again
M- Yes sweetie
Ar- Oh…mom my friends say that they only go to the doctor once a year unless their sick, why do I go all the time?
M- Because your special sweetie
Ar- But why
M- Aryan, I already explained it to you the last time
Ar- But I want to know again
M- Aryan! Just sit in the car silently!
Aryan shut up right away and sat without making a sound. His mother wasn't the yelling type, but every time they go to the doctors she'd always be extra cranky for some reason, and her eyes would always be swollen. Aryan knew their was some reason for him to go to the doctors so often, he knew he was different, he just didn't know why.
Shazad was meeting Zuzu today. After much begging, flirting and promises of mindless entertainment, Shazad finally convinced Zuzu to have lunch with her. He really didn't know why he wanted to do this, why give his justifications, when he knew he wouldn't be able to explain and she wouldn't be able to understand. Even after all of that, he still wanted to talk to her, he wanted to settle old wounds and maybe rekindle their friendship. If you asked Shazad to be honest, his conscious would tell him that he was just lonely and wanted a friend.
Shazad dressed for his date. He wore casuals, and decided to not overdo it. On his way to the restaurant he picked up some flowers he liked to gift her. When he reached there, he saw Zuzu was already waiting for him.
S- Hey, sorry I'm late
Z- Its okay.
Shazad handed Zuzu the flowers and exchanged glances at each other.
S- So, lets order
Z- Yeah sure
Shazad and Zuzu waited for there food, Shazad kept looking at Zuzu trying to see how she was feeling by looking at her expressions.
Z- So, tell me
S- What?
Z- Shazad, you said you had a lot of tell me on this date, so tell me
S- Yeah about that…I kinda just lied to get you to come
Z- Why am I not surprised?
S- Come on, like you would have come if I didn't make an excuse
Z- Shazad, we cant just
S- Look, I'm not looking for a girlfriend. I just want my old friend back. Whatever happened, well it was my fault, but I had my reasons. I had important reasons…but it was still an injustice towards you. And I'm sorry.
Z (laughing)- I never knew you could speak so well Shazad, I'm impressed.
S- 7 years in high school really helped I guess (referring to his 4 years of schooling, and 5 years of teaching)
Z- Funny
S- So you forgive me?
Z-….I wasn't much of the marrying type anyway.
Angad and Kripa arrived in Brazil a day ago. It was so hot, on their way they past on of the small towns. It reminded them of India, the poverty, the heat, the lack of sanitation. The sight of Copacabana, was very different. Their shooting were to take place in different spots of Rio de Janeiro, and so staying the famous resort was the best idea, both for time saving and relaxation.
K- I love it here already!
A- well don't get to comfy, we only have today to relax, tomorrow we start we the outdoor shoots. I want everything in place, no mishaps.
K- Yeah yeah, sure. But for now, I'm going to the pool, you want to come?
A-I think I'll just take a nap…
K- No way, come on
A- Kripa you go
K- Angad…
A- I'll come later, I promise
K- Okay…
Angad made his way to his room and rested on the bed. He looked up at the ceiling and thought about why he came here. Tomorrow when everyone else was gong to be at the shoot, Angad was going to go see if Anamika was in that village. It excited Angad so much, he began thinking of what he'd do when he saw her. He wondered if she still remembered him, and how big she was now. She must have learnt to speak by now too. Yes, how big she must be now. His little girl, his baby. He thought of why he and Vedika had named her Anamika. The main reason was that they couldn't find a name and so named her baby no name. And later decided on Anamika (Nameless One). Then soon after realized that Anamika was a mix of Angad and Vedika , it was like destiny. How desperate he now became to see his baby no name. He so badly wanted to hold her in his arms and cradle her, and show her pictures of her mother, and tell her stories, and…hot tears began running down his face and he stopped thinking about Anamika only to sustain himself until tomorrow.
M-Doctor isn't there any cure for this?
Doc- Meem, I already told you…the only real cure is a bone marrow transplant…and for that Aryan needs a sibling
M- But I…
Doc- I know Meem, I understand, but there's nothing I can do. We keep him on medication and up the blood and iron transfusions going and…that's it.
M- I know, I just cant see him like this, giving blood every month, it hurts me so much.
Doc- I know, I understand.
Meem and Aryan went to a restaurant. Every time Aryan went to the doctor, the would go out to eat as a treat for Ayran's bravery and for not crying. As they took their seat, Aryan spotted Shazad and ran to him.
M- Aryan stop!
Meem noticed Shazad was with Zuzu, and didn't want to bother them, but it was to late, Aryan didn't listen to her calling him.
Ar- Shazu Uncle!
S- Hey, Aryan!
Shazad picked Aryan up and quickly remember what day it was. He tightly hugged Aryan, and regretting this date. He always liked going to the hospital with Aryan and Meem, Aryan liked it and it gave Meem strength to have him around. He was ashamed to have forgotten.
S- How are you feeling?
Ar- Great, but mommy is sad again, she cried a lot this time.
S- Really? Where is she?
Ar- Over there, ordering our food, you want to come and eat with us?
S- I'd love to
Shazad completely forgot about Zuzu, and why he was here. He was almost about to get up and go with Aryan when he noticed Zuzu staring at them and remembered he was on a date.
S- Oh Aryan, I'd love to go but see I'm already eating with my friend
Ar- Who?
S- See, that's Zuzu, she'd my friend, just like you're my friend
Ar- Oh, hello
Z- Hi
Ar- Well, Zuzu…that's a funny name
Z- I know, isn't it silly?
Ar- Just a little
Aryan was losing interest in Zuzu quickly, he found her boring. Aryan then kissed Shazad and made him promise to take him out tomorrow and left to his mother, who decided to not come up to Shazad at all.
Z- He's cute
S- Very, I love him so much
Z- That's nice…I thought he was your son at first, the last time I saw you three together
S- Oh…
Shazad wasn't very comfortable talking about Aryan in front of Zuzu. It kind of annoyed him that she was talking about Aryan, even though she was saying nice things. Shazad didn't like it. He quickly changed the topic. All through the date, Shazad kept glancing at Meem and Aryan. He felt that should have been there, with them instead of here with Zuzu. It was astonishing how he'd been so desperate to talk to Zuzu and now, all he wanted was really for her to go away so he could be with Aryan.
Then after Meem and Aryan left, and Shazad and Zuzu went to walk around the park, he felt much better. He felt more at ease with Zuzu, and she noticed this change.
S- So, was a day with me that bad?
Z- Shazad, come on
S- No seriously, was it unbearable?
Z- No, of course not. I guess it'll just take some getting used to, at least from my part.
S- I guess…I think so too
Shazad was again floored by Zuzu. He loved talking to her, he loved being with her. He was happy, so happy. That day was one of the happiest days he had in a very long time. Zuzu had taken the train to the restaurant, and Shazad dropped her back at her apartment. On the door step where they said their bye's, Shazad didn't want to let go of Zuzu just yet.
Z- Well I guess I'll see you later
S- Yeah…I'll call you
Z- Okay
Zuzu hesitantly opened her door, when Shazad stopped her.
S- Zuzu wait
Z- What?
S- I was going to wait until our third date to say this but I cant
Z- What?
S- When I said I wasn't looking for a girlfriend, but just a friend I lied. I mean, I thought I was saying the truth, but now I realize that I was lying
Z- Really?
S- Yeah, I'm sorry if…
Z- Why am I not surprised?
Zuzu came up closer to Shazad and kissed him lightly, Shazad automatically kiss her back and wrapped his arms around her. The light kiss got deeper, as if they both had been waiting for it for centuries. Her lips felt so perfect his, like the last two pieces of a puzzle.
S- Well…that was, effective
Z- Really? And where was it effective (smiling)
S- Everywhere ( he was with a grin)
Z- Would you like to come in?
S- In where?
Z- My house?
S-….Oh.
Z- Oh what?
S- You don't live with your parents do you?
Z- (laughing) No Shazad, I don't.
S- Well, then I'd love to
Shazad and Zuzu walked in together and closed the door behind them. Shazad decided to cancel all his other plans for the evening, he'd surely be in there for many hours if not all night.
To Be continued
Next Part- Emotions go hire wire when Zuzu is convinced that Aryan is Shazad's son, and Angad ends up in bed with Kripa!
Yes, yes I know…the poll yesterday and blah, but well I got really inspired after finishing my 900 paged book I was reading and well, I planned the schedule in a way that I fitted in a update for almost everyday or so. How long this will last? I don't know, but it's worth a try.
Karishma****
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