She lowered the window pane a little so that she can feel the cool breeze. As she looked at the surroundings, she realized she's still far away from her destination. She recalled the reason of her journey.
"Heer beta it's been a year now since you have completed your Graduation and when asked about your further education you said what you want to do with your life. Your dad didnot say anything about that and moreover he has appreciated your decision. But now we feel that it's time you get married. I know you still haven't thought about it but you have to now. Your grandma has found a good match. She wants you to visit her and meet him there."
Listening to what her mother has said Heer got lost thinking about something maybe someone.Suddenly when her mother called her name she came out of her chain of thoughts.
Before Heer could say anything she continued saying " you will be shocked to know who the guy is. Do you remember Laddoo.. your childhood friend..Remember They used to stay in Mumbai beside your Nani's place. You used to play with him when you go there for your holidays. You were best of friends. Later on they moved to UK. And suddenly day before yesterday Nani has met his mom somewhere and invited them for dinner. She got to know that they moved back to Mumbai permanently. She saw the guy and she liked him a lot. Now she wants you meet the guy. By the way you already know him , you both used to be friends and I'm dont think you will have any problem."
Now Heer got really upset and said " Mom stop joking. We used to be friends when we were kids but not anymore. I dont know anything about him. You know what, I don't even know his real name and you want me to get married to him." saying this Heer sat on the sofa restlessly.
Her Mom smiled and sat beside her and started carressing her hair ansd said calmly "Heer, I know what you are trying to say. You are worried whether the person you are going to marry will also support you in what you are doing now. Trust me beta he has also got the same thinking. Your Nani has already told him about you and he wants to join with you even if you say no to his proposal. So just meet him and talk to him if you really dont like him then we will leave this alliance but I'm sure you will like him. "
Listening to what her mom said Heer decided rather explaining her mother its better to explain the guy she is going to meet that she is not yet ready for this marraige
Without further questioning, she packed her bags and started to Shimla. She knew her parents were surprised by her silent acceptance but she was in no mood to explain. For quite a while she hasn't been herself. She started to accept things as they come without any question.
It started to drizzle. Her heart couldn't help but recollect the memories which never seem to fade.
She was on her bed surrounded by books trying to finish the assignment when her phone started to ring. From the mess of books in front of her, she found her mobile and picked it up.
"Hii sweetheart'"
"Premmm stop it" She said rearranging the books properly.
"What are you up to?" He asked her.
"Finishing the assignment and you?" She asked him.
"Thinking about you" He sighed.
"Prem haven't you found anyone else today? Why me?" She questioned
"Why you??? Its' always been you dear' It's raining outside and who else could I think of other than my sweetheart?" He answered back sweetly.
"It's waste of time fighting with you. What do you want?" She asked him directly.
"Keep the books aside and come out into balcony." He ordered.
"What?" She didn't get him,
"Why the hell do you ask so many questions? Come out in to the balcony." He cut the call.
She gave a huge sigh and pulled the glass door of her bedroom leading to the balcony. She found it empty except for the heavy rain pouring in. She peeked into the balcony adjacent to hers and there he was- Prem, her neighbour, classmate, BF as in boy friend for him probably but not for her'
He jumped into her balcony and pulled her to him. She raised her eyes in askance.
He simply started to dance. She thought he turned mad for some time.Meanwhile he took her hand and pulled her into rain along with him.
He kept his hand around her waist and blocked her gaze with his.
In the beginning she tried to protest but in the end joined him and had fun dancing in the rain.
The rain stopped and he left. She too went in to her room to dry herself. She knew what she had to do next. After changing her clothes and drying her hair, she heated a pot of water with tulsi leaves and few other things.
She locked her apartment and went out. She knocked on a door. It opened but all she could hear was sneezing sound.
"Come on now drink your juice fast." She said handing him the glass.
Prem " Heer yaar, how do you know to make all this stuff . Its hell drinking your juice.
Listening to this she glared at him to which he started drinking.
She smiled calmly and while he was drinking it, she went to find a towel to dry his hair.
She sat on the sofa drying his hair while he sat on the floor.
"Heer are you going to do this even after marriage?" He asked cutely.
"Yes I'll but to my husband." She answered back.
"Well it's me anyways so that's good" He said enjoying.
She kicked him and started to walk away. He pulled her back and made her sit on his lap.
"I'm sorry Heer. I know I promised to watch the movie with you but I was struck with Arjun." He tried to convince her.
"Oh really!! I thought it was the other way round. You forced Arjun to stay with you so that you can miss the movie" She said trying to free her out of his strong grip.
"Heer, how can you even think I'll do something like that with you?" He pouted innocently.
"Now stop that innocent look, I know both you and arjun ganged up together so that you can miss your appointments and blame the other." She said knowing him fully well.
"Hmm I'm sorry Heer" He said leaving the hold on her hands and holding his ears.
"Its' okay." She couldn't help but forgive him when he pleads her so cutely and he takes full advantage of it.
"Now if you can please get up. My legs are aching." He said feigning pain.
"What??" She started to hit him while he fell on the floor pulling her beside him.
They lay on the floor beside each other talking and fighting occasionally.
Heer came out of her thoughts when the car went on a speedbreaker and now again she is all alone going to face the reality of her life.
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"Heer betiya' the food in this daabha is really very tasty. It'll be late by the time we'll reach home so shall we eat here?" Driver asked her bringing her out of her memories.
Nodding her head, she got down.
Tears started trickling down her cheeks which she soon wiped off because she knows that she has not been cheated and the man she loves will sure come back for her.
People cry when they lose someone who their heart desires the most but I haven't lost anyone its just that the one I desire the most in my life is not there with me at this moment and I wont cry for that instead I will wait until I get my man back even if it is a lifetime waiting'.
Thinking this she composed herself and went into the dhaba.
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