Aham was too lost in world. He was musing what was happening to him. From morning he was thinking only about gopi. To his embarrassment he was caught in the act by jigar. The moment he realized that the meeting was cancelled he rushed to meet her. To think that it was only for a day that she was away did not strike it. He felt lost without her, without her presence in his room he felt a big hollow within him.
When did he change? He did not want to answer. All he knew is that his gavar wife has stolen his heart and he cannot live without her. His whole being shield away from the pain of being away from her. Now his only goal was to bring her home. He felt like a teenager on a first date. Nervous. Is this really the arrogant aham modi who used to shout at her at each twist and turn? He did not even want to think about it and feel guilty. On reaching rajpal nagar, in his eagerness he did not even knock the door. To his surprise he found her dusting. She was terrified to find the dust on him. Oh how much he had missed her sweet face. If this was not rajpal nagar and their room he would have hugged her. But all he could do was hold her hand and reassure that everything is fine. Still her scared look pierced his heart. What have I done to scare her? He was already melting on seeing her. His love for her shown like stars in his eyes. If he had the abilty to stop time, he would have done it. He wanted this moment to go on. But as usual someone came to disturb them. He politely told urmila that he will take gopi home immediately. The best thing about gopi is she never delays things. He was even horrified to find himself alone with urmi and her blabbering. He was saved when gopi come within moments.
Now he was content to see her sitting besides him. Her mere presence calmed his heart. The pervious day's misery was over. But instead of being happy, she had a frown on her face.
Gopi what are you worried about?
Nothing ahamji
Don't hide. Tell me
Ahamji what is Valentine 's Day?
Aham was taken aback. What to say now?
Why do you want to know about it gopi?
Who, kinjal ben got a gift from dhawal bhai. But did not like it. She told me that Valentine 's Day is for people who love each other. She also told me that I will not understand the importance of this day.
Aham cursed kinjal for talking like this to her. He wanted to show her the meaning of Valentine 's Day instead of explaining. So he changed the subject.
Gopi do you like to have kulfi?
Gopi gave him a puzzled look and said: ahamji, but you will catch cold. I don't want to have kulfi.
Aham stubbornly refused to listen to her and stopped by the kulfi shop. Gopi was wondering what has gotten in her ahamji. She had never seen this side of him. Soon they were given two plates of kulfi. Aham could not take his eyes of her. How sweet and cute she looked. He had been a fool to not appreciate the treasure given to him. Today being Valentine 's Day, he will confess to her that his feeling towards her as changed. Aham was enjoying the blush spread on her cheeks. It was lovely on her. To break the silence gopi asked: ahamji did you have a nice day? Did you have your food on time? Did you have your green tea?
How many questions she was asking. But the meaning was one: gopi I missed you.
Gopi's head shot up to look into his. His eyes held her captive. She saw new emotions there. She afraid to even believe what he had said. He gave her a warm smile and said: shall we go?
After getting into the car Aham brought his fingers to her lips to wipe the bit of kulfi sticking there. The moment he touched her lips, he felt her go still. He smiled and asked: gopi do you like kulfi
Ji ahamji. It was the only thing mamaji brought me. It reminds me of the time spent with my parents.
So why did say that you don't want to have it?
Because it is not good for your health. If you have kulfi, you might get sick.
So why did I insist on having it?
Gopi gave a blank look.
Because you liked it. Because I care for you
gopi was stunned speechless.
Gopi I don't know when this happened. But yesterday was an eye opener for me. I was so used to your presence around me, so when you left I was depressed. I hated the day without being with you. I missed you like hell. I did not even know whether to call you are not. But when you replied my message my whole lit up. I had a peaceful night. So did you miss me?
Gopi shyly said: yes ahamji. I did not like being away from you. I wanted to come home soon. But mamiji call maaji and arranged for me to stay. I had so much of work; I did not even have time to call you. I kept see you everywhere.
Aham was happy to hear this: gopi you asked me earlier what is Valentine's Day. Valentine 's Day is not about exchanging gifts. It is about caring for each other. It is sacrificing for each other. It might be a small action. But it comes from the heart for the only person you care most. For me today is the best Valentine 's Day ever, because I have realized how much you mean to me, how much close you are to my heart. Gopi I cant even live a life without you. Don't even dare to go off without my permission.
Finally it was time to tell the deepest secret of his heart: he cupped her face and said: I love you gopi. Do you love me?
Ji ahamji. I love you.
So on this Valentine's Day two hearts which had a turbulent year's journey came together to love and to be love.
Sorry guys. This is all I could manage today. Hope you all like it.
Shiv Shakti
