Hello everyone! I decided to write an OS. 😆 🤪
By: Harpu
Ever since I have confessed my love to "him" I have been feeling uneasy. I mustered up the courage to say those three words to him but he couldn't say one word? All he had to say was yes or no; or at the very least he could've nodded or shook his head!
yeah.. I know that he has had feelings for Tanu in the past but.. I also have reasons to believe that he likes me. Or at least a tiny bit. I mean why else would someone take a bullet for me?
When I asked him about it he told me it was for Dadi, but even I could tell that his eyes were looking anywhere but at me. I know what that means! (I think I do.)
Even at our welcome home party I had been waiting expectantly for him to finally say something. But- he's even more nervous than me! Every time we would come across each other we would both make excuses to go opposite ways. I mean.. that's normal (for me!).
I don't know why he is in such a dilemma. Haan, I've been a professor before & I probably have the traits of one, but that doesn't exactly make me boring in my personal life. Does it?
Anyways, I've decided. I am going to go to my maayka house until he makes up his mind. I mean it's normal to take at least 24 hours to make a decision. In severe cases, it may take up to 49 hours to make up your mind. I think that unka and my case is a bit serious.
Now since even Dadi has granted me permission to take a trip to my house I am packing my bag. I think I just noticed a movement at the doorway but maybe that's my imagination. I keep hoping that he will come and stop me.
Before leaving I have to put his essential belongings on the table. He is an absolute bhulakar. He never remembers where he puts his stuff. That makes me wonder how I even fell in love with him. What if he forgets one day where he left me? Well, I guess I don't have to worry about that one. I will never stop following him.. that is if he actually accepts, you know.
On my way out, I pass the sitting room. I hear some voices and stop to see what's going on. Purab and voh seem to be arguing. They must be tensed about something. Purab puts a hand on his shoulder and seems to be explaining something to him. I hear the words "Pragya Bhabhi" "understand" and Abhi mumbling something like "can't" and "Fuggi".
Before I can figure out any more I see Purab stop and look at me like he's been caught doing something wrong. He signals to his friend.
Voh.. I mean he looks up at me in surprise. He looks back at Purab questioningly as if to make sure if I had heard anything.
I frown. "Are you guys talking about me?"
"Voh Pragya Di actually.."
"Haan we were, so?" he interrupts. "Were you trying to eavesdrop on us Fuggi?"
"No I wasn't," I say defensively. "I was just passing by and heard a few terms such as understand, can't, Fuggi, etc."
"You are hallucinating and also hearing voices nowadays Fuggi, why don't you take a trip to the clinic?"
"Does any husband say that to his wife!" I scream, forgetting all about Purab standing there.
"If his wife is stubborn and on the verge of going crazy, then yes!" he mocked.
I shake my head at him and Purab interrupts, "Di are you going somewhere?" His eyes indicate the bag in my hand.
"Oh-" I say startled. "Well yeah.. I am going to my maayka tonight. That way Bulbul and I can also update each other on our lives." I glare at Abhi as I say that.
"Ok bye," I say when neither of them replies. Purab flashes me a smile and I leave. As soon as I am out the door Purab and voh are arguing again. Gosh, these boys.
"Daadi!" I say, after she picks up my call. "Are you ok?"
She chuckles and asks me what could go wrong so soon?
"Um, if you don't mind.. what is-"
"Abhi doing?" Dadi asks teasingly.
I blush a little despite my anger at him.
"He just went out," Dadi informs me. "I don't know where.. but I saw him going out!"
"Oh," I say, a little disappointed. He must be with that chudail.
Dadi must've noticed sensed something wrong because she assures me that everything is fine and that I should go and spend some time with my family.
"Ji," I say before hanging up.
Secondly, grandmother keeps on refusing to listen to the rules of the game. She seems to think that I am fooling her. Grammas can be that way. They become a complete baccha when they grow up. I suppose that's why she and I have always been friends even more than my mother and I.
Finally, at eight o' clock I finally give up the hope of Abhi calling me and excuse myself. "We'll play later, gramma," I say hugging her. "Enjoy your cough syrup," I say with a wink.
"I will, thanks," Gramma replies back.
I go out to the balcony and decide to observe the moon. As the light shines on my face, I close my eyes imagining him. His face is just like the moon na?
I open my eyes still in a bit of a daze. The moon is still there and I secretly hope that he is also looking at the moon right now.
"Fuggi," I hear his whisper. Shocked, I try to turn around to see but the person puts a cloth over my eyes and puts a hand over my mouth.
"Mmm!" I try, angry at the sudden turn of events.
I fail to believe that he would kidnap me, but then why did he whisper Fuggi? I would know his voice anywhere!
I've already been kidnapped once, I am in no mood for another one of those adventures any time soon!
He settles me into what I think is the front seat of a car and ties my hands just to make sure.
I try to struggle but he slams the door shut. Now, I am absolutely sure that I am in a car!
"Ma, BG!" I think in my head. Just when you need them the most, family members seem to disappear!
'Great!' I think sarcastically. 'Whoever it is this time, I will not spare them!' Last time I have had to shoot someone in the arm, the next time I may have to shoot someone straight at their heart!
Tears threaten to come out of my eyes but I can't even open my eyes nor can I wipe any away.
After what seems like a while of driving the person gets out of the car, picks up a flailing me, and continues to walk with me in his arms.
I smell his perfume but I push the thought away. Why would he kidnap me in such a manner and without reason?
Oh no! Is he trying to get rid of me finally? That Tanu did seem to be up to something.. Maybe she brainwashed him!!
"Shoot!" the kidnapper says.
'Abhi'? I think as my eyebrows shoot up.
He seems to be searching for something as he keeps walking with me in his arms.
After a while he sets me down on the ground and runs off somewhere. I roll on the ground and hear the crumpling of leaves.
Ugh. Don't tell me I am again in a jungle!
Just when I think that my kidnapper isn't going to return and has left me here to die, I hear some footsteps.
He picks me up once again and murmurs "sorry". His voice is soft which surprises me.
We walk (well with his arms around me and guiding me where me to go). I don't know why but I stop struggling and my feet go where he wants them to.
Finally, we come to a halt as I hear his eager voice. "Yes!"
I would've rolled my eyes if not for the cloth covering my eyes. I am blindfolded!
He goes behind me to untie the blindfold. His proximity makes me a little nervous and I have a feeling that I know exactly who this kidnapper is.
I turn around as soon as the cloth is off my eyes and I gape at my kidnapper. My husband!
He immediately goes on to untie my hands. He gives me an apologetic look.
I look curiously at him and turn to see my surroundings. This is the same jungle we were in a few days ago!
"What on earth..?" I say, as I notice the hut and the beautiful sight of water some feet away from it.
"Why did you bring me here?" I ask Abhi.
"Woh actually.." he starts, unable to meet my eyes. "You see.." he fails again miserably. "I.."
"What?" I ask him.
"Fuggi, I wanted to respond to your confession at the same place that you confessed to me at!" he admits.
I raise my eyebrows and want to know more.
He looks off far into the distance, as he fiddles with the blindfold in his hand.
"And what is your answer?" I ask nervously.
He looks deeps into my eyes. "Fuggi, I-" He cups my face with his hands. "I-"
I smile shyly as I wait for him to finish his sentence.
He grins at me.
"I don't love you, Fuggi."
😲
Now, that is a shock! Is this guy crazy?! He brought me back to this place although his answer was a no?!
I try to search for some words as all the color drains out of my face. It feels like the whole world has come crashing down on me.
"I-"
A tear rolls down my cheek and I turn away embarrassed.
I wipe my face with my hands.
He laughs at me; which is even a bigger shock.
I open my mouth and feel like I'm finished. I have never been insulted like this before! How can he?!
"Happy April Fools Day Fuggi," my husband says in his singsong voice.
My hands shoot up to my face and I turn around to face him.
"You.." I say, trying to understand. "It's April 1st.." I mumble, stupidly.
"Haan Fuggi, it's April Fools Day," Abhi says, smiling at me as he wipes my tears away with his hand. "Now, cheer up!"
"But- but-" I mumble, confused. "You do love me; or something?"
He laughs at me again. "Sorry Fuggi, I know this is the dumbest April Fool's prank ever. You know you're rock star, he can never do anything without adding something extra to it."
"But.. what about your reply?" I ask. I want to make sure of his answer.
He rolls his eyes. "Is it really necessary Fuggi?" He looks a little nervous.
For the first time this night, I laugh. "What rock star, you can't even say that much??" I shove him lightly and pretend to be angry.
"Ok, lemme say.." he says, looking off into the distance again. He seems to be at a loss of words.
"Just say the usual line everyone says," I say, trying to be helpful.
"Thanks Fuggi," he replies sarcastically.
He takes his good time to answer and finally I give up hope of hearing those three words. "You won't be able to say it," I say absolute sure of myself. "Leave it," I say as I turn around, disappointed.
"Tujhe Dekha toh yeh jaana sanam..?" he tries.
I look back at him and raise an eyebrow. "Seriously? You're gonna sing Sha Rukh's song?"
"Love Love Happy Love," he sings proudly.
That makes me smile. There's my rock star my husband.
I change my smile into a pout and cross my arms.
"Fuggi," he says struggling again.
"I love you Fuggi. I do." His message is clear and honest.
I look into his eyes suddenly. "Truly?" I ask, scared that he's joking again.
He nods at me. "yeah.." he says, looking at me. "Thanks to Purab I got the courage to even realize and tell you my feelings."
I take a step towards him as he continues on talking about how he managed to do this and that.
"Aap, I mean you aren't fooling me?" I ask.
"No, I am not!" he says. "And stop calling me voh and aap, just call me Abhi!"
"Voh actually.." I say, still a little too happy to think straight. "You're my husband."
"Which is why you have the most right to call me by my name," he responds, "because you are my wife."
I grin. This is the first time in a while that- voh.. that Abhi has called me his wife. 😳
He opens his arms wide at me and gestures to me.
I smile and run into his arms. He embraces me in his arms like he is holding onto the dearest thing in his life.
I smile.
"Abhi, we should get going," I say, when I notice that he is in no mood to let go of me.
"Nah, let's stay na.." Abhi says in his cute voice.
"We have to get home now," I say pulling away. "Let's go Abhi," I say.
Abhi looks a little confused.
"What?" I say. "You do remember the way, right?"
"I think I do," Abhi says. "Last time, the police led the way and I wasn't paying much attention. Were you?" he asks, hopefully.
"How did you get here?" I ask him.
"Well, that's why I was looking around," he said.
"No Abhi, don't tell me.. you found the way here, you can find the way out."
"I think," Abhi said, giving me a look.
"Abhi!" I say angrily.
"Happy April Fools Day Pragya. I was only kidding. I do know the way out." Abhi says in one go as he notices my angry look.
I calm down. "Ok," I say. He smiles at me.
He puts his arm around me, and together we walk out of the jungle.😛
Happy (a little belated sorry😆) April Fool's Day guys! Hope you enjoyed it.
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