Part-33
Hey why don't we all go for an outing today? Varun suggested on Sunday as they all knew more than one month has passed and Shlok is really upset now...he needs a change...
Yr I m not in the mood, he denied...
Shlok, we all know, you want to see astha now...but you know na, she can't be here...so just for a change, can't you accompany us?
Ok...he sighed...where?
Umm... Varun spoke... let's go to panchgani...
No, Shlok spoke immediately... He had so much memories with Atsha there...
Ok, then let's go to khandala... Varun said...
Ok, one of my friends has a resort there. I will get that booked...lets go...finally he agreed.. Aashka would you like to join us? He asked...
Obviously she will...Varun spoke... she is a friend now...how can we leave her alone?
Finally they all left for Khndala... But travelling was not suiting Astha...she was feeling nausea... she wanted to remove her burqa but could not...
As they had reached the resort, Astha immediately ran towards washroom...
Varun was completing formalities while Shlok took towel and went for Astha, moving towards washroom, he saw washroom's gate was opened while she was standing on sink without burqa...
Aashka...he spoke from backside... Astha was shocked...she looked in the mirror, Shlok was standing at the gate with towel in his hand...
Shlo...she slowly picked her face and was surprised...Shlok was not even looking at her side, his face was outside and just his and was near her to hand over towel t her...
Astha smiled taking towel from him and he went away...
They had good time at khandala but Shlok was still lost...
No Gauri, this is not working...spoke Astha, now I think, I should be in front of him, even for once...
But how Astha... Gauri was also worried for Shlok...
Can't I come to see my friends Mumbai? I have left college not my friends... Astha smiled...
Gauri too smiled listening her plan...
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It was afternoon when doorbell rang of shlok's flat...
Ramu kaka, please open the door...Shlok spoke form inside...
But bell rang again...
Ramu...oh, he has been to market, it must be Aashka at this time, Shlok spoke going to gate...
As he opened the door...he was shocked as well as surprised...
A...stha...here... he was shocked...
Hi...Astha spoke with a smile...
Hello...you here? he was shocked...
Kyon? Can't I see you? She smiled...
No...no its not so, actually I was not expecting you... I thought its someone lese... come in...he gave a way to her...
Astha came inside carrying a bag with her...
Coming directly form Pune? Shlok asked sitting on sofa...
Ya, actually its Varun and Gauri's office inauguration tomorrow, so they invited me here... i...went to Gauri's place, but no one is at home...so...Gauri asked me to wait here till they come back... Astha made an excuse... they had planned for Astha to come for two days for inauguration of Varun and Gauri's office...
Oh...shlok smiled... But Aashka, I mean her land lady must be at home...
She has been to her parents for few days...Astha smiled...
Ok, strange, she didn't tell me even...Anyways how is life going on?
So formal Shlok? Astha smiled... By the way, I am fine, my job is also fine, what bout you?
Ya, I am working with my baba now...
I...didn't know you are staying here, I thought you must be at Agnihotri Mention...
I need privacy in my life...he smiled when Gauri and Varun came there...and hugged Astha...
Shlok took Varun aside... Varun you didn't tell me...
Because we wanted to give you surprise...he smiled...
But why did you call Astha here?
Because you wanted to see her and we wanted her to be here for celebration of our success...
Hey after so many days, we awesome foursome are together, Gauri smiled. Let's celebrate...she pulled Shlok and Varun to their flat...
Shlok was not speaking much to Astha but was continuously gazing at her...(Astha I want to see you once for rest of my life, don't know I will get this chance ever again).
Next day, It was inauguration of Gauri and Varun's office. Everything went good... When Gauri spoke to Varun...Varun, we need to let Shlok spend some time with Astha...do something...i know, he will not say himself...
Y, I was thinking so... Hey why don't we both go to airport to drop our parents tonight...
And Gauri modified his plan bit...
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It was night and they all were sitting together, when Varun said...Shlok, me and Gauri are going to drop Mom Dad to airport...need anything?
Na, its fine, ramu kaka is also on leave today...Shlok sighed...ok, I am also living...good night...he smiled to all...(he knew he can't control himself being alone with Astha..)
Good night...Varun spoke with a sigh...
Now what? He left? Gauri shouted at Varun...
He will have to come back sweetie, don't worry...he too wants to be with Astha...Let's go, then I will tell...saying Varun pulled her with him wishing luck to Astha, may be she will make him agree today...
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Half an hour had passed when power supply of the floor failed...
Oh, its completely dark...Shlok was glowing candles in his flat... Astha is alone there...no, what if she needs something ...i should check her...thinking he walks to next door... (But if I could not handle myself... No, I will...I am going just to check Astha...he was convincing himself)
Astha...Astha...he knocked the door...when she came with the help of mobile light...
Actually power supply failed, so I thought you are alone...may be you need...he left sentence incomplete...
I am...fine...she too spoke slowly...
If you wish, you may wait at my place till they come back...finally Shlok spoke...
Let's go...Astha smiled...(finally he moved a step ahead... Astha don't leave this chance)
Astha came and sat on sofa, she started to cough a bit...
Water? Saying Shlok got up to take water from kitchen... Actually ramu kaka is not at home...
Don't worry Shlok, I will take myself...saying Astha too came to kitchen...Shlok was too happy seeing her..(Astha should I tell you how much I miss you...I wanted to see you badly Astha...)
Missed me? Suddenly Astha asked with a smile...
Humm... Shlok was just speechless... of course, I miss my friends...finally he spoke...
I missed you too Shlok...she whispered...
Shlok was about to go when Astha held his hand...Shlok...
Hum...he asked...
Is everything finished between us? She spoke with tears in her eyes...
Astha we had decided we will not talk about this...(he controlled his emotions to hold her in his arms and shrugged her hand)
Ya we have decided, but I could not Shlok..i can't stay way from you anymore...last one month was like a punishment for me, not even a second was there when I didn't miss you...
(Same was with me Astha, I was dying for you... I wanted to see you at least once...) Shlok turned his face hiding his pain...
Look at me Shlok, don't turn your face from me, Astha held his arm and pulled him, look into my eyes and just say once you don't love me...
No, I don't ...saying he shrugged her and moved away...While Astha had a jug of water in her hand that fell on her foot...
Aah...she shouted sitting holding her foot...
Astha. Shlok turned...what happened jaan... he suddenly spoke...
Astha looked at him smiling in pain...jaan?
Shlok turned his eyes away, while she tried to get up but could not, she sat back again...
Shlok had to turn and hold her hand to make her stand...
Astha held his hand tight and stood up...she was almost balance don one foot...
He was about to leva her hand, but she shouted...ah...i can't walk...
Nautanki... he murmured, but was happy inside, at least he was getting chance to get close to her...
Shlok held her waist and picked her in his arms...moving towards his bedroom... While Astha wrapped her arms around his neck smiling...and placed her head on his shoulder...
Astha please... he spoke actually controlling himself...
What have I done Shlok...you shrugged me and jug fell on my foot, now it's all your fault, I can't walk even...
Shut up Astha, I know your all dramas...
If you know me so much, then why can't you understand my love Shlok? She whispered...
(I understand Astha but I can't give your love back)
Shlok her to the room and laid her on the bed... Astha looked around in the room at their pictures...and then towards Shlok...
These pics...are yet to be removed...I m too busy in office that I don't get time to remove them... Shlok made a lame excuse and was about to leave...
When Astha pulled his hand...or you didn't remove them because...
Because...Shlok looked at her in questioning eyes...
You still love me... Astha said looking into his eyes...
Stop day dreaming Astha...Saying Shlok was about to leave, when Astha immediately pulled him on the bed making him fall on her holding him tight...
Astha let me go...Shlok spoke...please...
You are above me Shlok...i am not holding you at all... Astha smiled...
Shlok looked really it was he who was holding her while her hand were on his chest...
He tried to get up when Atsha moved a bit closer..Shlok just once tell me you love me...
No Atsha, I don't...he spoke getting up... Astha too got up...ok, so I don't matter anymore for you?
Yes...shlok spoke closing his eyes with pain...
So doesn't matter for you even if I die... She spoke (she knew this is going to work definitely...)
Astha...he shouted pulling her in his arms...never ever say so...nothing can happen you Astha...never...
Then why? Whys so much distance Shlok? Astha had tears in her eyes...
Astha slowly moving closer, cupped his face... He was so much lost in her eyes, didn't know what was happening...slowly Astha picked her knees reaching Shlok and placed a kiss on corners on his lips...
Astha stop this non sense...Shlok whispered but Astha knew it was not his inner voice it was a distant one, he was getting affected...
No way Shlok... I didn't start it to stop midway. Saying she again brushed her lips on his sucking his lower lip...
(Astha stop this, I am getting weak... If once I start, I will never let you go...please stop Atsha, I can't take it anymore, but I can't let you come to me too Atsha...) he was controlling his hands not to move towards her ...he was tightening his fists not to touch her...
(no Shlok, I know, you want me, but can't say...I m making it easy for you...I know, after some time, you are again going to say same thing, you don't love me...but I know, at moment, you need me...you need me badly...for that if I will have to get a little bold, I am ready for that too ...nd I need you too Shlok...) sucking his upper lip as well lower lip turn by turn, she started moving her hands on his back reaching t the neck...slowly she placed her feet on his feet making complete balance on his body...
Shlok could not take it anymore...he loosened his hands slowly making a way to her back...
Slowly he pulled her closer and broke the kiss once... Hugged her tight...Astha was so happy, she too hugged him tightly, knowing these are few moments and she wanted to live these moments...
Shlok slowly placed a kiss on her forehead...she closed her eyes in happiness...
He kissed her both eyes, to her cheeks...her ears moving towards her lips...finally he looked into her eyes and placed his lips on her lips kissing her...Shlok slowly started moving his lips in synchronization with her lips, to her face and to her neck...
I Love you Shlok... Astha spoke in between the kisses...
I love suddenly Shlok stopped coming back to present... He pulled Atsha away from himself... Stop it AAstha... When I have told there is nothing between us then why, why are you trying to seduce me when once I have said you...i don't love you anymore...
So what was just a few moments back? Astha questioned him looking into his eyes...
I was just ...he hesitated to speak...
Just what Shlok? Atsha pulled him.
I was just...taken by the moments... he spoke looking away from her...(I am sorry Astha... how can I go so low for you?) A lonely tear rolled over his face.. And he shrugged her away leaving from the room...
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