OS : Fare You Well My Love...

Shaurya was in his balcony on a cold Delhi night going through picture album. He looked at her smiling. He caressed her lips and hugged the album close to his heart and leaned back on the couch. Those pictures took him in his past, in their past actually. Shaurya, the hot and happening stud of the college and his best friend, Mahek, the not-so-happening-and-beautiful girl of the college were talk of the town. Girls were jealous of her for being such a close friend of Shaurya that he hanged around with her most of his time. They were childhood buddies. Well, this isn't a long story so I'm just jumping on their farewell day. After being graduated everyone met for one last time to celebrate their journey together.

Shaurya was at the college gate waiting for Mahek. She did come after half an hour of his wait in a gorgeous red gown. For the first time Shaurya realised the beauty she was. She smiled at him and waved her hands in air. Shaurya was still staring at her. She came in front of him and greeted him. He was still looking her animatedly. She put her hand in his' and pulled him inside. That broke his trance and he realised where he was. The place was filled with every student of their batch and people were literally enjoying themselves in each other's company. Mahek looked at Shaurya who was busy flirting with some random girl and she sighed. "Ye kabhi nahi sudhrega." She said nodding her head left and right. She was sipping into an orange juice when her phone beeped. She saw an email. After reading it she had happy tears in her eyes. She searched for Shaurya to share her happiness with him but he was nowhere to be seen.

She thought to check outside. She reached the gates of the college and saw him kissing Nikita, his girlfriend. Mahek turned back. A tear left her black orbs and she left the place. How she wished to left him know of her feelings. How she wanted to tell him she loved him like crazy. After a while their professors announced them to assemble as there was an important announcement to be made. Shaurya, Mahek and everyone else assembled. "It's an honour for me to declare that one of our brilliant student is selected as an assistant researcher in University of California." Their Dean announced happily. "Mahek Sharma." He called out for her. Spotlight went on her. Tears swam in her eyes. She looked at Shaurya who was shocked, surprised, hurt and angry at Mahek for not telling about it. He left from there. Mahek had to go on podium. After thinking her professors and everyone else she left to look for Shaurya. He was sitting on a bench. She neared him and sat beside him. "Just go away." Shaurya said without looking at her. "I'm sorry Shaurya." Mahek said making him to look at her. He turned his face back and didn't say anything. "Shaurya. I'm leaving for California in three days." Mahek said with a heavy voice. Tears made it's way down his cheeks. Shaurya was literally crying. "Tu meko chod ke chali jayegi?" Shaurya said looking at her with tears in his eyes. "Aww. Why are you crying. I'll be coming back na." She said wiping his tears and hugging him.

"I know you won't come. Kisi gore ko pata ke settle ho jayegi." He said hugging her tighter. "Yeah Shaurya. I won't come back." She said in her mind and wiped her tears. That day everyone promised to each other to remain in touch. It was end to their exciting journey and everyone wished happy life to each other.

Mahek left for California and Shaurya didn't meet her. He had realised in past two days when she ignored him to make things simple for her, that she meant a lot to him. He had realised that he loved her. He wanted to confess but he didn't want her to leave her career. This was what she had always dreamt of. His love would wait but not her career.

The cold gust of wind blew and Shaurya came out of his thoughts. He hugged the album. "Six years yaar Mahek. No phone. No messages. Where are you? He got up from there and went inside his room. He sat on his bed. His phone rang.

Bichad jayein kahin hum agar

Aur suni si lage tumhe

Jeevan ki ye dagar

Hum laut ayenge

Tum unhi bulate rehna

Kabhi alvida na kehna

It was her favourite song. He kept it his caller tune. He picked up the phone and looked at the caller ID. He was surprised to see. Mahek. Mahek was calling me after six long years. He picked up the call. Tears were in his eyes. "Hi. It's me. Mahek." Mahek said in hesitation. She thought he would have forgotten her by now. "Yeah. I know. Tell. Kaise phone kiya?" Shaurya's voice had pain and excitement mixed. "Wanted you to invite." Mahek said taking a deep breath. "On my wedding. I'm getting married." She said suppressing her tears that were choking her voice. Shaurya was left stunned. "Oh. Okay." Shaurya said pausing a bit. "Yeah. I would love to have you here. I'll be sending you the invitation card." She said taking a deep breath. "Congratulations. Mahek." Saying so Shaurya cut the call. It was too late he supposed and dozed off in tears.