She turned around and her beauty sleep was disturbed by sudden sun rays..and absence of Swayam beside her. It took few minutes to adjust to bright sun rays and later she composed herself..looked around for Swayam but couldn't find him..She got up and started walking the living room in a jiffy, pearls forming around her eyes and forehead too. She found Swayam at the dining table arranging breakfast..She rushed towards him, wrapped her arms around him and took him to a tight hug. He immediately smiled and wished her happy first marriage anniversary. He was enjoying the warmth of being in the arms of the loved one but suddenly he could feel his shirt wet, he broke the hug and faced Sharon.
Sharon..are you crying..what happened.. he asked worriedly..
Voh..Voh.. I got scared..u..u weren't there beside me..I thought you left me..
What! Left You! Are you crazy.. I can't even think of doing so..I still can't forgive myself for leaving you before.. that memory haunts you..till today Sharon..I..I am sorry.!
She wipes away her tears..and shh Swayam.
She hugs him once again gently..and says.. Happy Anniversary Swayam..I am so sorry for spoiling your breakfast surprise..and reminding you the haunted memories.. I didn't mean to hurt you.
You can never ever do that Sharon..he said kissing her hairs..
They both sit at the breakfast table and Swayam was feeding like a baby to her.
And Sharon was busy adoring..!
I don't believe Sharon..I always wonder how strange and unpredictable life is' look at us..we are married couple now..before that you were my girlfriend..before that we were bestest of friends..and prior to that only family friends.. It's a perfect example of dream come true..had never thought that we two who keep fighting like stupid friends will fall in love with each other..
Sharon smiled at his cuteness.. and said, Swayaammm..you are more unpredictable than life..
Let me tell how your so called unpredictable nature has taken away breaths from me' till today I get scared! Few minutes back my heart came into my mouth on not finding you beside.. I guess I was dreaming something scary.. the thought of you not with me scares me to death.
The moment you had told me that you don't want to marry me.. Sweat drops starting lingering on her forehead..
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It was Sharon's mehendi function.. She was very busy adoring Swayam's name on her hand'but then suddenly..Swayam sneaked into the house'and somehow locked himself with her. She stood there..holding her hands..and he made her sit on the bed .. he sat down on his knees and continued..
"Sharon.. I don't know how to say..but the thing is we cant marry now.. I know thousand of questions must be popping up in your mind..but trust me Sharon.. I love you a lot..but the thing is I wanna do something on my own.. I have a got a call from dance academy from New York.. they will train me and then they wanna shoot my dance video.. So I will return back soon as soon as the work is done.. I cannot just marry you Sharon..when I myself rely on my dad.. The day I become self ' independent.. I will be able to take your responsibility as well..for our better future.. And you trust me na Sharon? I really don't wanna go..but I don't wanna lose the opportunity of proving myself too.."
And he completed..tears forming in his eyes.
All this while Sharon was dumbfounded..later she made Swayam get up..and hugged him tight.. and broke down.
All she could say was.. I trust you more than myself..and I love you.
She turned around to the other side indicating Swayam to go because if she turns back she wouldn't be able to let Swayam go.
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Swayam hugged her tight and said, I am sorry Sharon..
Sharon smiled and said.. Don't be Swayam..if you wouldn't have gone that time..then it would be more difficult..
Swayam raised his brows..asking how of confusion..
Sharon..said .. If you wouldn't have gone then..and you would have gone after our marriage..and then I wouldn't have allowed to go alone..
She completed and winked.
Yeah I know.. Swayam replied chuckling.. But I missed you a lot those 3 months..
I didn't have ice cream for those three months Swayam.. Can you imagine..? said Sharon getting u from the chair .. and raising her hand as if to show she has done something great.
Sharon' said Swayam face palmed..!
Whhaatt.. ARREY you don't..realize..itna bada sacrifice.. you know na my ice cream craze'
Haan haan.. I know..how can I forget.. He said by folding his hands..
Sharon bit her tongue..remembering their childhood.
She walked towards where Swayam was sitting and she wrapped her arms around him from behind.. I am sorry baby..
Ya..ya..let it be.. no buttering he said..facing other side.
Haww How rude Swayam..
What rude..do you even remember that I had fainted..
Yeah, yeah.. I remember mister'and I am angry for it huh.. who told to work so hard for my stupid wish..
Sharon.. your wish was my command 15 years back too.. he said shyly..
Sharon turned crimson red remembering their nonchalant pranks.
FLASHBACK
A hot sunny day.. Swayam was at Sharon's place.. both were busy playing video game and too lost in the league of being the winner.
Its then when Sharon says.. Swayam .. I want ice-cream..
So? Go and take from the kitchen..what shall I do..
No, stupid, I want a chocolate one..there's vanilla at home which I had yesterday too..
Yeah.. soo? Now what?
Give me one..
Ohh hello, am I looking like a ice cream seller to you..bol toh aise rahi hai jaise stall lagake khada hun.. he said and turned back to playing his video game..
Swayam..pretty plleeaaassshhh' She made a baby face and pouted.
Ok, Ok.. emotional attyachhar mat kar.. I am getting one'
She jumped in joy.. and screamed eeeppp and hugged Swayam in excitement.
Ha ha Bas bas.. chod ab!
He left from there to find Sharon's ice cream.. Ice cream was available at the nearby store only but lazy Sharon..had requested Swayam to get it.. One hour passed by and Swayam didn't turn up.. Later finally the watchman had brought Swayam home.. saying that he had fainted mid way..and now he his fine.
There stood Sharon's mom and Sharon utterly shocked..by throwing thousands of questions on Swayam..
Where had you been Swayam..how could you go in such strong heat..how did you faint'are you fine now..and many such queries..
Later, Swayam took a deep breath.. Aunty, can I get some water?
Yeah..I will get..U sit.. Said a worried mother.
Then Sharon spoke..
You fainted while going to this nearby store.. said she surprised.
Stupid, your so called he quoted fingers.. nearby store didn't have chocolate ice cream..and you wanted chocolate..
Haww..it was ohk re..you could have come back home..and above all.. you fainted.. she said bursting out with laughter..
Aye, Don't laugh at me..
Hahaha Swayam.. you look cute when you try to pretend to be angry.. She said with more laughter..
Swayam picked up the side by pillow..and hit her.. Ruk tu angry ki bachchi..
And they started chasing each other the entire place..leaving shocked Sharon's mom behind..
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Someone is blushing' said Swayam teasing.
Leave that, but you fainted.. hahaha' I still laugh remembering that.. bechara Swayam.. said she giggling..
He got up..but she was too fast..and she ran forward by mouthing catch me if you can..
He ran behind her..and in this chase..Sharon hit the corner table breaking one of favorite showpiece of Swayam..
It was a boy..statue of a dancing boy..with some freestyle step..
After breaking stood Sharon..there mouthing sorry as cutely as anyone could say..
I am so so so sorry Swayam..It happened by mistake.
No, Sharon..thats not fair..said Swayam like a kid..It was my favorite..
Its ohk na..I am sorry now. She said holding ears..
No, I am angry.. He said facing the other side..and folding his arms stiffly..
You had also broken my doll na Swayam..childhood..
FLASHBACK
Sharon's parents had been out of town so they left Sharon for two days at Swayam's place. Both Sharon and Swayam had been besties and family friends too. Sharon had come home with one small bag of hers and her one big doll, two small teddies of her without which she didn't get sleep.
Swayam on the other hand was already angry'He didn't like to share his room with anybody..but now he had to share with Swayam.
There swayam was busy calling Sharon from fifteen minutes to see the new record he made in one of the game..whereas Sharon was busy with her doll..whose hands use to move automatically on pressing a button.. she didn't pay heed to Swayam'
Swayam got angry and came forward and pulled that doll from her hand..and due to this force, the doll broke..leaving a crying Sharon behind..
I am sorry Sharon.. he said
But all Sharon could do was cry louder'
Plz Sharon..please don't cry.. I will get you a new one' You can eat my ice cream too.. You take my video games too.. But please don't cry.. please
No..swayam.. I hate you..
Swayam had turned the world upside down to manofy her but all in vain.
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Ha, I remember breaking your doll..but do you remember that as a punishment you didn't talk to me for WHOLE two days.. So now even I wont talk to you.. Said Swayam firmly.
Arrey, I am sorry na Swayam..
No Sharon ..no sorry.. He tried to sound more serious this time..
Swayam, you wont talk to me on our anniversary.. she asked pouting and her eyes getting watery..
Swayam in his mind.. I hate you Sharon for this..Yaar har ladki k paas ek hi atom bomb se bhi jyada powerful weapon hota hai- TEARS..Ohh Goodd.. I cant see her cry..
Its ohk Sharon.. he said but one condition..he forwarded his cheek.. indicating her to kiss there..
She quickly pecked there..making it wet.. Ab thik hai?
Naa.. one more..he said a 5 year old..forwarding other one too.
She quickly followed her instructions..and then waited as to what will he say now..
He said.. Now its fine..and he put his arms around her..and caught her through her waist..
Said, remaining revenge..I will complete Siren..
Sharon's eyes widened..seeing swayam coming closer..and she swiftly skipped out of his arms leaving a pouting Swayam behind.
I am smart.. said she raising her imaginary collar..and showing a thumbs down to Swayam..
Wait Sharon..
He strode behind her and finally caught of her'and Sharon bumped onto Swayam..making him lose balance..and both of them fell on the ground..vo Sharon on top of Swayam..
Both of them silently looking at each other..and staring into each other's eyes.. and then suddenly both burst out laughing..
And Sharon rests her head on Swayam's chest and says I love You Swayam..!
Swayam puts his hands around her and replies.. I love you too..!
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