Part 20
When love strikes
They walked slowly towards Gulaal's hostel..Gulaal's heart was experiencing a strange peace and satisfaction.She felt relaxed ,calm and rejuvenated..Kesar walked with her silently and kept on giving glances at Gulaal.His heart brimmed with Joy when he saw a strange smile on Her face..
And they finally reached the gate..of the Hostel..Kesar looked at Gulaal and then Checked the time in his watch.It was 3:30 am.
He sighed and said with a heavy heart, " Ok Gulaal Good nite"
Kesar took out the keys of his bike from his pocket and started walking towards the parking…he was startled by the soft voice of Gulaal
G: kahan ja raha hai Kesar , tune hi to kaha tah ki tu mujhe ghar le jane aya hai..aur ab mujhe akele chhod ke ja raha hai..."
Kesar couldn't believe what his ears heard Just now…His heartbeat rose as he came running back towards her and looked at her in surprise.
Gulaal smiled… " Aise kya dekh raha hai chal ab"
Kesar was breathless .She had the same intoxicating smile as he had seen on her face in the camp..
He just said " Haan chalo"
And they both walked towards Kesars Bike..
Kesar Looked at Gulaal and said shyly, " Thanx Gulaal ,apni narazgi bhulkar Ghar chalne Ke liye.."
Gulaal again smiled naughtily and said " Wo tu mujhe apna dost bhi kehta hai..aur thanx bhi..wo kehte hain na Dosti mein no sorry no thank you"
Kesar started laughing and said " Tum bhi na….ekdum nautanki..Puri filmy ..ekdum 70 mm ke bade screen ki tarah…ab chalo"
Gulaal blushed and started Hitting Kesar… " Tujhe na ..tujhe main kisi din jaan se maar dungi..tera khoon mere hathon hi hoga..samjha…"
Kesar looked at her fondly and thought " haan wo to pakka hai..janta hun ek din aisa zarur hoga."
Kesar kick started his bike and Gulaal sat behind him..and hesitantly put her hand on his shoulder.The touch tickled Kesar. It was not the first time she sat like this or touched him..But it was something different today..Thought Kesar as they drove towards Patel Villa . " If he could just hug her once more,if only…."Kesar's thoughts about his desire to hug her never left him for a second .
His thought process came to an abrupt end when they reached thepatel Villa..The both started walking towardsthe house .It had started raining…by now and Kesar rushed towards the porch..But Gulaal kept on standing there and enjoying the rain…
Gulaal had a strange fascination for rains..Monsoons always filled her heart with pleasure and even though she had asthma..still never left any opportunity..to enjoy the tiny droplets that made the whole earth blossom with pleasure and prosperity.
Kesar was looking at her…with his eyes wide open..The soft drizzle enhanced her beauty and complimented her charm..Kesar was awestruck as if he had just seen an angel…Glowing at her maxima…whose flawless beauty…made him mad..
He stood there speechless and motionless as if time had stopped.Gulaal saw him standing there and watching her.She smiled and waved her hand and signaled him to come …
" How could he say no…to her"..Kesar who hated rains walked towards Her..his eyes did not blink for a second..coz he did not want to miss the sight of Gulaal who was enjoying the rains….