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Originally posted by: shruthiR
Something more - it was a very sweet and cute OS
I opened my mouth to say something but ended saying, "It's alright, mom. I'll manage."
"I tried but'"
"Mom", I was annoyed, "it's alright. You were not in my birthday parties. You were not there in the house whenever I came from school looking for you. You've never came with me whenever I went on holidays. So, it's not going to make any difference if you're not there today."
Without waiting for the reply I snapped my phone shut.
Taking slow steps, I walked to the bench. I flopped in it and took a deep breath to cool myself from all the loneliness I felt.
The place near me was empty. The whole park was empty.
Even the Eiffel tower, which was meant to be with people all the time felt like standing alone with no company to lean on. Things seemed to be in pain.
The twilight which I always admired felt like it is never going to be a morning again.
It was full of pain, hurt and agony with no one else around. I looked around to see if I'm on some alien planets or on the earth itself.
Nobody. Just like my life. Nobody.
The one thing I've always dreamt about is happening today, finally after so much hard work. The effort and efficiency I put in has turned out to be the fruit for my reward.
It's my graduation today. It's convocation for the graduation for Pete's sake.
I held my head with hands. It hurt like hell to go alone when all your mates bring their parents with them.
I looked around to soothe myself from the tension.
I saw the huge iron gate of the park moving to let a man inside.
He was dressed in a full professional costume which declared him to be a young business man. He had a very stylish walk which was brisk and manly with his one hand shoved into the pocket. The other hand moved swiftly front and back when he made move into the park.
The sunlight fell on him and his whole silhouette seemed like glowing as his angelic body shone in the twilight.
Though it was a treat for the eyes to an artist like me, I snapped my head away from him and turned my head to the opposite side.
I've never been with guys and I was never interested in. And I just don't want it to be.
There was a small shift on the bench as I turned to look what it is.
It was the man and he has come to share the bench with me. I looked at him when he gently nodded his head and smiled. I returned the gesture and again turned to the opposite side i.e. away from him.
"I'm Anurag. Anurag ganguly." He introduced himself as he let out a hand to shake.
"I'm Taani" I said and shook his hand back.
"I work there", he pointed to a tall building which was visible from our place.
"I see. I'm a student. Well, I think not anymore", I let out a sad laugh, "because it's my graduation today."
"Wow, that's great." He raised his single eyebrow in appreciation.
I smiled and turned away again. I closed my eyes as my fingers scratched my phone's panel in depression. I know it'd not help. But still it gave me relief as I continued it.
I was stunned when a hand engulfed my hand and squeezed it. I quickly looked my hand, looked at the person near me and pulled my hands from him in shock.
I was about to get up when he stopped me and started explaining.
"Hey, relax. It looked like you were so tensed. So I thought I could help you. You can take it as an Indian for Indian. Nothing else", he raised both of his hands in defense as his gaze bore my eyes with so much intense that no one ever had done before.
I was caught in those romantic caring eyes but I just don't want to trust someone who is not even an acquaintance of mine.
"Thanks, but no thanks. It has got nothing to do with you. I'm sorry." I tried to be polite.
Yes, I tried to be polite because I don't wanted to be rude so that, he might ignore me which I don't want him to do. He seemed to be a nice guy but I don't want this to get anywhere. My already existing relationships are in damage. Now, I don't want another one for which I've to try so much and put so much effort in.
I quickly got up and started to walk off.
"Hey, wait", he yelled from the bench and followed me.
For the first time fear surged in through me as I held my file tight which I thought would give me some strength.
"Do you want me to drop you somewhere?" he asked with concern. "It's getting dark and I don't think this area is safe for you."
Soon, fear turned to be anger and I burst out.
"What's your problem, sir? I don't need your help. I was in this same place for years because this is the place where I studied. I know this area and I can take care of myself", I shouted and resumed walking, this time fast.
"Hey, stop!", it was not a request at all. It sounded more like commanding.
Before I could turn back, he grabbed my shoulder. His face was red which clearly meant he was angry.
"What?" I yelled as my breath took its pace.
"Look, you looked sweet and I thought of dating you when I saw you first which is not more than five minutes before. And you also looked like you were in some problem which is making your face so sad, so I thought I could help. What's so wrong about it?" he barked all these in a second as I looked in horror at him.
My jaw fell when I comprehended that he actually wanted to date me and I stood rooted looking at him as if got slapped.
He continued, "OK, I... I'm sorry. You' carry on." He started walking to the entrance. He stopped and turned back. "And' I'm not some stalker, OK?" he showed a thumbs up sign and walked off.
I was taken aback by his behavior few minutes ago, but when he calmed himself down and spoke, I didn't find him frightening. I decided I can tell him what I'm going through. It is not going to hurt in anyway. He's after all trying to wipe away people's sorrow whom he met just seconds before.
I was not surprised to remember his name as I called out, "Anurag, wait". He stopped walking and didn't turn as I ran to his side and we both started to walk to the gate. "I'm sorry. I thought it might turn wrong to converse with a stranger. That's all. It's not like I thought you a stalker", I apologized.
"That's okay. I should've not behaved that way too. I understand how you must've felt like", he was sweet enough and his facial expressions were mannered and matured. "And' I'm still curious about what made you so sad. Because I could see that your face will be much prettier when you smile".
"Oh' that?" I let out a laugh that sounded sadder to me. "As I told you earlier, it's my graduation today and my parents said they couldn't come". I stopped walking. "I'm feeling like all my hard work is going down through the drainage".
Eventually, he stopped walking too. He came near me and rubbed my back as we both resumed walking.
"I understand. Many kids here feel the same as you do. There were times when I felt the same after few days when both my father and mother passed away in an accident", I stopped walking in shock as he without realizing walked further continuing, "But think about it in a different angle. You're more independent to do whatever you want when your parents are not around. But you should take care that you're doing only good not taking advantage of the situation". He looked his side for reply as he didn't find me near him, he quickly averted his gaze to the behind where I was standing. "Is anything wrong?".
"Uh' your par' parents?" unable to face the poor creature I ended my sentence abruptly.
I have parents who couldn't spend some time for me when they're busy. But he has no parents to do something for him. For the first time in life, I realized the worth of a proverb, 'something is better than nothing'.
"Yes, but you don't have to be sorry at all. I came over it few years ago", he motioned his fingers asking me to move forward as I obeyed immediately and strolled forth.
We reached the gate and of course, it's a sign for us to move on our direction. I had to go to the party where he might return to his office or home which I'm not sure about.
"Do you want me to do anything? I'm glad if I'm able", he asked sincerely with his hands tucked inside his pockets. He looked heavenly as well as manly.
"No, thanks. The hall is just few yards away which is a walking distance and' It was a pleasure meeting you", I felt I'll be lonely again if he goes on his way.
But somewhere in my heart I knew I should not think that and it'd be hard for me to move on.
I could see him getting disappointed and he was even more stunned when I told him it was glad meeting him. He must've realized that it's time for us to part.
"Oh'", he looked lost when saying it and tried to be more cheerful when he continued, "Oh, yea' It was... It was glad' I mean, meeting you". He forced a smile which didn't even last for a couple of seconds.
"Bye", I said and without turning I started moving backwards.
He looked confused and clearly noted me from top to bottom and gazed at my movement of backing as he said unconsciously, "Yea' Bye'".
Soon, I walked fast to reach the hall praying that they should not have called my name before.
My name was called as soon as I entered the place. My jaw fell on the floor when I thought about how I could have missed being called out if I came a second later. I quickly looked sideways to see my classmates shouting and motioning me to go to the stage.
I rushed to the stage grabbing a coat which one of my friends held for me while I ran towards the stage.
My whole body had goosebumps as I went near the person and touched my certificates while taking them from him.
While posing for the photographer to take a snap, I longingly looked at the crowd with a silly thought that my parents or even someone could stand and clap for me. My face fell as I eyed the whole crowd from left to right.
When all the clapping went down and when it was time for me to get down the stage, I could hear someone clapping so hard with so much energy so that I could hear them.
I quickly averted my eyes to the crowd and searched to see a person standing near the entrance and clapping hard without stopping.
Soon, hearing the clapping which hadn't stopped though I got my degree in my hands, students from my class started to wonder what is going on and without clearing themselves, started to stand up and clap. They squealed and shouted for me, which took me back and I was surprised.
It was' Anurag.
I shook my head in joy and at his unbelievable behavior which made my whole class give ovation for me, I ran towards him and almost jumped on him to give a tight hug.
He just caught me right and hugged me back so tightly that I felt like I should never get out of it.
He made my graduation wonderful without my parents. My eyes started to well up as I opened my mouth to thank him.
He kept his fingers on my lips to stop me from saying anything and said, "Don't ever think you're lonely. If you allow me, I can make you feel like being in a crowd all the time".
I laughed at the way how he proposed me and nodded my head saying, "You're allowed".
He smiled brightly and grabbed my hand. "Come, let's enjoy you're graduation" and he continued as we walked, "and guess what, our anniversary is going to be every year on the day when you were graduated".
I was stunned at his belief that made him that I should be with him all the forth coming year. I stopped walking as he turned around confused.
I just pulled his shirt to plant a kiss.
Well, that's it guys. I'm not sure how good it was. Thanks for your time. I've lost the complete track of TL and I'm really feeling hard to catch up with the epis. So, probably this is going to be my last one shot on Taanu. Hope you all have a nice time ahead... 😊
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