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OS- O Sonaa.. Tere Liye
"Bhaabhi!"
"Bhaabhi!"
She turned and looked up. "OmRu!" She exclaimed, running to hug them.
They hugged her back. Just like their Obro Hugs. She cupped Omkara's face. "Om!" She smiled amidst tears. "Tum...!" She couldn't complete. Omkara smiled. He wondered whether he was meeting his Bhaabhi or a part of his brother. "Main theek hoon!" He replied holding her hands, his own eyes turning moist. Rudra witnessed, the scene smiling. At least through Om' revival, he was seeing people around him smile, a little. Be it his ChulBul Bhaabhi, his mother, his Shivaay Bhaiya or his Anika Bhaabhi !!
But when things got too emotional, he couldn't take it. "Main bhi hoon, idhar!" He frowned, looking at the two.
Only to receive, light smacks from both. The three laughed. But when her laughter turned to tears none noticed.
Omkara saw those heart wrenching drops. How much did she love them ? She put her own happiness on stake for the sake of their family. She was a gem. A Real Gem.
Breaking apart she frowned at the luggage, "ye kya...kyun..?"
Rudra smiled wide, "Vacation Time!'
Anika was taken aback-" Tum dono ...vacation? " she asked baffled.
"Hum dono nahi Hum Teeno! Four day vacation with Bhaabhi. Aur aap pooche usse pehle, Bhaiya paanch dino ke liye Bangalore gaye hai, aur hum teeno Gangtok Jaayenge...ab aap kab kyun kaise mat poochna, time nahi hai jaldi se apna bag lijiye aur nikalte hai!" Rudra spoke excitedly.
"Lekin Om...Rudra...!" She said turning from Om to Rudra confused. Rudra turned her and held her by the shoulders and shoving her towards the cupboard.
"Arey Bhaabhi, Lekin Wekin , wo sab hum ne set kar Dia hai, ab flight nahi miss honi chaaiye. Aur Kyun ?? Kyunki, Om ko Himalayas ki hawa khaani hai, Aur Hum dono be aapke saath bilkul time nahi spend kiya hai isliye. Ab aap jaldi se packing kijiye.
Within half an hour they were at the airport, checking in, to take a flight to Bagdogra Airport, nearest airport to Gangtok. Anika's questions and protests din't end until the fact they were about to take off absorbed in her system.
After the flight took off, everything else was forgotten. Rudra who sat in between them, filled in Anika and Omkara on the happenings , about college and in general what the two had missed on. He made them laugh like bonkers, made them grin like idiots, that was HIM, The Ruddy Boy, Who reached people's hearts in matter of seconds. Omkara occasionally observed Anika, she had changed. She laughed, she smiled but yet a part of her was missing. Her eyes dint smile or laugh, like they used to, their was a certain pain in them. The pain she very well concealed in her heart, but it reflected a little bit in her eyes. He smiled, she was indeed beautiful. He din't know whether to curse his brother or his brother's fate or cry over HER fate. He now understood, that the part he missed in his brother was lying in her heart. And her lost part was hidden under the anger and hurt in his brother's heart.
They hired a taxi from Bagdogra to Gangtok. It was a long journey, but each others company made it feel short. They played Antaakshri, they admired the beauty of the scenery, for a little while though, but they forgot the pains their hearts held.
The sun occasionally appeared, filtering its lights through the trees. Omkara smiled as he felt the sunshine on his face. It seemed like years since he had been alive. Anika smiled as she looked at Om close his eyes and feel the sun, Rudra was taking a nap. She looked at him sleeping peacefully. She felt home. HE was missing. She sighed. How she wished he was here by her now, smiling with her. Maybe They Were Never Meant To Be. These two were HIS remaining halves and she would always protect them and wished their hearts stayed at peace always. She din't know when they had become an essential part of her as well, Just like they were Shivaay's. And their brother, he lived in her heart. Smiling she looked out, letting the sun play hide and seek with her.
The Sun reminded her of him. He was her Suraj. The one who brought the sunshine of love and care in her life. But, she hid herself from his light. Hid herself from his reach. She screwed her eyes shut, she din't want to cry, she din't want to be weak.
Omkara's eyes grew moist as he sat noticing his Bhaabhi from the corner of his eyes. Letting out a sigh he turned his face the other way and looked out of the window, just wishing happiness for her.
Her Life was but a Sunny Hot Afternoon, He wished the sun got warm rather than hot and instead of burning her, it lit her life. He wished that her road to happiness was short and her destination near. The road she was on sure had gusty hot winds, but he was sure she would find or rather make new ways, that led to her happiness. He knew she wasn't the one to sit calm and go with the flow, she was the one who fought. Just like his brother.
Phailaayi lau dhoop de
raahein nayi aa chalein
hoton pe ho roshni
tere kam hon khushi se faasle
may the flame give you sunshine
come, let's walk new paths.
may there be light on your lips,
may your distances from happiness reduce.
Towards later evening, they reached the resort. Quickly freshening up they left for an evening walk. The breeze was biting, but their sweaters kept them warm. Tucking his hands deep in the pockets, he walked laughing at something his Bhaabhi had said. On the other end was his elder brother, the most content smile on the philosopher's face. Probably, these smiles were the reason behind his beautiful poetries. How he had missed that smile in the past three months, when he lay dependent on machines.
As they walked through the mountainous streets, after having an exotic yet traditional dinner at a popular restaurant, he noticed the two. Both laughing and cracking up at Rudra's failed attempt of impressing a lady at the restaurant. He himself, cracked up, his younger brother could get too lame at times.
They sat for a coffee at the top of a mountain, looking at the most beautiful view. The lights of the cities in the valley, glimmering like the stars competing with the stars in the clear sky above. And then there were two stars next to him. His Brother said something, at which his Bhaabhi gave him a high-five. She was his Best Friend, correction Their Best Friend. He looked at her, and then at the stars. The stars seemed to be admiring the two just as him. He was a man of words but at times he went short of words and this was one such moment. He smiled up at the stars, burning like holy lamps.
O sona tere liye
duaaon ke jalte diye
o sona tere liye
farishton ne sajde kiye
O dear one, for you,
lamps of prayers burn.
O dear one, for you,
even angels prayed.
They walked back to the Villa of the resort. This time in silence. The breeze was magical. It soothed the pain their hearts had held. Each lost in their own thought processes. Were they living, until now?? Or they were just existing? Where were they lost? The leaves of the trees, whispered the secrets of the breeze to each other, creating a melodious rustling sound.
Tired after a long journey, they were all sleepy. She bid them a good night and went to the room on top. While both of them made way to the room on the ground floor itself.
She had changed into her nightwear. Wrapping a warm shawl around her, she stood in the balcony. The place was to soothing. Away from the busy streets of their city, this was a heaven for them. Away from complications of life. She sat their in the balcony for sometime. Admiring a few photos of the trio she had on her phone. She looked at his picture then. She lovingly caressed it. Promising herself to never hurt him more even by mistake. She went downstairs to check on the Two. She gently pushed open the door. Rudra slept tired on the bed. While Omkara had slept off on the couch, with a diary and pen in hand. She smiled. She pulled over the blanket over Rudra, securely tucking him in. She then took another blanket and walked over ti where Om slept. Keeping his Diary and Pen on the side table she pulled the blanket over him. She shut the window that was letting in chilled air. Adjusting the heater she left. He slowly opened his eyes and smiled. His brother had brought in the best person his life and also had let her go. He had to know that she was an angel. Breaking their family? She would stake her own life to protect them just like HiM..!
The next day was a s beautiful as the previous. She played with them, she filled the void their brother's absence in the trip created. They had a lovely time at the Indo-China Border they visited, The Nathula Paas. She had never seen more beautiful a sight. The sun shining over the white snow capped mountains, creating the most artistic visions. Later in the day they visited a monastery.
As they walked up the ascent to enter the traditionally sculpted building, Rudra and Anika raced up. While Omkara spinned up every Prayer Wheel by the side wall, just praying for the happiness of his Family, That Included Her as well. The duo reached up only to look at Omkara reach halfway, spinning the cylindrical wheels. She smiled as she clicked him. This trip was indeed the best one of her life. She would never forget it.
The night was more pleasant than any as the trio sat by the camp fire they had just set, outside their Villa. The huge meadow looking down at the city. Smiling they shared a few unusual experiences of life. Which perhaps wouldn't have come up on any random regular day of their life.
Omkara sat up looking at his brother. He was upset. He perhaps missed Shivaay. Much like he himself and Anika did. The trio missed him. But din't make the slightest mention, fearing that the little peace would abruptly come to an end.
While Anika and Rudra set facing opposite directions admiring the beauty of the Himalayas. He himself sat with a pen in hand. They assumed he was writing about the scenic beauty. If only they knew he wrote about them. He saw the world in them. Strange are the poets, rightly said.
aage jo bade tere kadam
saari dooriyaan ho jaayein khatam
tu bole zindagi
aaja aa nayi
aankhon mein likhe
khwaabon ki nazam
when your steps move ahead,
I wish, all the distances end,
that you say, "O life,
come, let's write
a poem of dreams
with a new vision."
The next morning was to be spent local sightseeing. The two were in the lawn outside the villa, laughing and talking about something random Rudra had commented on, waiting for Bhaabhi to be ready. No matter where the ladies always took the extra time. Omkara had thought his Bhaabhi was different, but today be realised well it was all the same.
He stood their smiling looking at his two idiots joking about something. He had received Omkara's message in the morning and di no delay in joining them. She stood at the balcony looking at him. Her eyes cherishing. He had changed, nevertheless, he filled the void in her soul, the void created by his absence. She sighed and smiled at him. She was glad he was here, where his world was, where his brothes were.
His bluish green eyes shone, as he saw the two happy. He saw his phone typed in something and walked towards them. The two looked surprised as they saw their Bhaiya approach them. They looked at each other to make sure they weren't dreaming.
o sona tere liye
mitaane hain sab haashiye
o sona tere liye
duaaon ke jalte diye
O dear one, for you,
I have to remove all the margins.
O dear one, for you,
lamps of prayers burn.
He went ahead smiling at the duo. And took them both in a hug. They hugged back, that's when they saw their bhaabhi walk out with her suitcase, smiling at them. She waved her phone letting then kbiw she would message as soon as she reached. And then used her palm to indicate a plane. Then blowing a flying kiss left before he saw her. The two smiled and waved at her gently. The flying kiss more for her husband than them.
"You guys really gave me a surprise.!" He said smiling. "Wo aaj morning jaise hi tera message mila I summoned a chopper to come here. This place is beautiful!" He said looking around.
Rudra covered up knowing that Omkara wouldn't lie. "Haan Bhaiya, aapko pehle batate toh aap Nahi aate, aur, phir Doc ne O ko bhi change of air recommend kiya hai.!' He nodded, ruffling his hair.
She sat at the waiting room of the airport. He needed his share of happiness with them. She had promised to never come in between him and his brothers. The moment she felt they might get more attached to her, she left them. She had texted him using Omkara's phone early that morning. And now she sat with a content smile, knowing that the three were having a much needed time together. She put the phone to her ears as she dialled Saahil's number.
" hello Saahil...!"
Saahil who was having his lunch picked up a bright smile lighting up his face-"Anika DiDi..!"
"Kahan hai tu...kal se try kar Rahi hoon...phone kyun nahi uthaya..?
Saahil smacked his fore head at his Did who spoke faster than Rajdhani Express. He was about to blurt out when he remembered his Pinky Promise to HIM. " wo kal main phone bhoil gaya thaa..!"
"Kahan gaya thaa?"
He couldn't tell her that he had a day out with Her Husband, ex- husband. He promised HIM he won't. The previous day Shivaay had come and had taken him out, the entire day he had spent with him. He had forgotten his phone behind at the hostel.
"Friend ke saath..!" He dint lie , Shivaay was much a friend to him.
Ending the call he checked his messenger, Shivaay had texted him asking him to call Anika as she would be worried. He smiled. Both were idiots, he should probably speak to OmRu about the same. Sighing he focused on his food.
She sat by the window, looking at the video of him she had taken before leaving him. Somewhere in the mountains an echo of his laugh was heard.
The trio hummed as their favorite song played on the Bluetooth speakers. They had converted the lawn outside the Villa into a barbeque kitchen for tge night as the eldest among them directed the other two. The Best Obro Moment they had ever had.
Aai na kabhi aankhon main nami
Khushi ka jahaan layenge yahaan bhi
Koi toh baaat hai jene ke liye
Hun zaroori main tu bhi lazmi
As the two looked atvtge it elder brother having his favorite black coffee standing in the lawn by a tree looking up at the night sky assuming the two were fast asleep. They only wished, he got his share of happiness back soon.
Omkara smiled at Rudra and hugged him looking up a the stars. The stars seemed to be smiling at him, telling him the best was to come. He smiled back, asking the stars to look over as angels over their scattered family.
She looked at the stars though only a countable four were visible. Enough to let her heart be at peace. Smiling she drifted into sleep.
O sona tere liye
Duaaon ke jalte diye
O sona tere liye
Farishton ne sajde kiye
******
Here,
I have taken the stars to mean "Duaaon Ke Jalte Diye ". The stars are the burning lamps of prayers, ever illuminating the dark sky.
Also " Farishton Ne Sajde Kiye" Symbolises that every loved one is like an angel in our life. These angels when make a prayer for us, those prayers decorate the sky and always look over us.
*****
This one is a dedication to My Rasna.
No matter what I ain't forgetting you, ever.
Lots Of Love and Prayers.
May the stars always illuminate your sky. Don't be panicked, if you don't see them, Cause whether you see them or not they are always there.
Also, this is for all of you beautiful souls out here. Our lives are different, and so are our situations but still we share this beautiful bond on this platform. always remember there are angels out there, just for you.
Lots Of Love
~Anni
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