@naina .. i understand your concerns and hopefully they will be satisfied as the story moves furthur 😃
Chapter # 38
"Nupur.."
the curt tone told her that this time she will have to listen to him. the problem was not about listening, it was about accepting her father and Mayank's decision for her.
"Mayank mein tmen chor kr nahe jana chahti.. agar jana itna zaroori hai to tm bhe chalo na.."
Mayank's heart clench at the agonized image Nupur portrayed standing just a foot away from him and looking at him with her eyes pleading.
Sighing he pulled her in his arms and burying his face in her neck, he tried to fight for control. It wasn't easy for him either.
Nupur had passed her SAT exam with 500 score and now Mayank and Nupur's dad had made her apply to the London university to study ahead in English literature. As expected she soon got her call and her father made sure that she got the visa as quickly as possible.
Now she had the visa, her uncle was going to her help her settle into the university hostel and then her university life would begin.
But that also meant her leaving the county and going abroad. That also meant her leaving her home and her dad. But above all, after the commitment they promised each other in Mayank's dream house, this also meant leaving Mayank.. and this was something Nupur couldn't bear but Mayank knew , just as Mr Bushan did that they had to act in the best way for Nupur. besides Mayank needed time to settle too. and somewhere deep inside, he wanted her to see the real life before settling in for all her had to offer, that wasn't much.
It was hard yes.. but it had to be done..
"Nupur, u have a father who will pay for ur university life, I don't.. and so its u who have to go."
"but Mayank.."
her broken voice pierced his heart.. he knew it was difficult for her' but there was no other way after all..
"Nupur'", he held her face in his hands and looking in her eyes said tenderly but authoritatively, " u always wanted to study literature and now u have the chance. Go grab it Nupur. don't let it go.."
"but Mayank I will have to leave.."
"u don't have to leave anything princess' u just have to spread ur wings and fly away, see the world and come back' my arms will always be waiting to hold u.."
it must have been his own emotional turmoil that lead to such a statement, but it occurred at the right time, and Nupur hugged him tightly for a long while he softly caressed her cheek, until she announced, "okay I will go mayank.. but only to come back and then I will just stay in ur arms.. forever'"
**
Nupur:
It was difficult. Saying all those goodbyes. Gunjan had shifted to my house until I leave for London, and dad was always around. He kissed my head much more randomly, called me princess much more often. I knew what my going away meant to him. he will be alone.
But in all this, I only felt real, when I was in Mayank's arms. He kissed me much more often, as if trying to get assurance his princess won't forget him. How could i? I loved him..
Well yes.. I did love him' with all my heart.. And it was so difficult to leave him that it hurt.. but no one let me cry.. Nobody could see me crying.. Somehow whenever I was about to cry and had succeeded in dodging dad and Gunjan, Mayank had to call precisely at that moment.. and then.. how could I cry talking to him, listening to his husky voice.. and the way he called her princess, beautiful, gorgeous' so tenderly as if he would miss her' yes everything he did or said during those days was an assurance that he will miss her'
Mayank:
Days were passing by and it was getting worst. I had to reassure Nupur but somewhere it wasn't that easy for myself. She was going and somewhere I did fear what if she did realize that their couple was not meant to be together..
The thought was unbearable and so I called her all the time.. talking on phone and hearing that sweet , affectionate voice of hers, made me feel I wont be the only on who will suffer from "missing someone".. she will miss me too'
And that gave me strength.. because since i had taken her to my dream house, I knew, she had become a part of it.. she had become a part of my dream.. and my future'
**
Nupur was hugging her dad and Gunjan for the tenth time atleast while Mayank just stood a little away.. they had shared passionate hugs and kisses before they left for the airport but now she was again in need to have his strong arms around him.. to softly whisper those three words before she had to go.. how she wanted him to confess his love..
Sighing she looked at him and their eyes met.. her were shiny with tears.. and his'. She caught her breath' his eyes were trying to memorize her and they said what he had still not managed to accept or say in words'
"Bye Princess..i will miss u.."
was the last thing he whispered to her before she left them and went towards her plane. Those the words that stayed with her throughout her flight and even the moment she entered her new university, all she could think about was, Mayank Sharma
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