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Ok so this has nothing to do with the current story, but wanted to give some sweet dreams to the hopeless romantic members out there...I hope you like it.
Ahem and Gopi had come home from the mandir. It had been a long day for Ahem. He had meetings all day and then he had to go to the mandir to do some puja Baa had wanted for peace in the house. Ahem did it because he loved his Baa and he got to sit next to Gopi during the whole puja. He was still trying to figure out why she was not the same since that fateful Holi day. He tried to make her smile and she would, but the smile never reached her eyes like before. He also saw that she was not talking to Rashi. Ahem had no problem with that. But he knew it wasn't Gopi's nature to be like this and he wondered what caused all these changes. He had made up his mind to talk to her tonite. And since they had already eaten at the mandir, Gopi would be free earlier than usual.
Gopi was tired, as today was another day of her ignoring Rashi ben. It did not seem to effect Rashi ben, but it was taking a toll on Gopi to have to treat her sister like this. But when it comes to her family, Gopi would do anything to keep it together and make sure no one broke her family or fractured its peace and quite. These days Ahemji was more attentive towards her than before. She could see the love and concern in his eyes. But it still hurt that he did not remember their milan. How could he not...It was their first time and it was beautiful. But she also was afraid that Ahemji didn't love her and he did all that out of some need or want that men have. And she loved him, and she would do it again to make him happy. But in the process she felt all broken inside, she wanted to be loved by him as much as she loved him and nowadays she felt it was an unreachable goal...A few tears slid down her cheeks, she wiped them and entered their room to see Ahem waiting for her.
When Gopi came in, Ahem told her he wanted to talk to her and also to change and be comfortable. Gopi just nodded and went about her nightly duties of getting ready for bed. When she was done, Ahem asked her sit down next to him on the couch and asked her why she was aloof with him these days. Gopi looked at him with wide eyes and asked she didn't understand what he wanted. Ahem then told her he has seen her ignoring Rashi, and he also made it clear, he could care less, he says he sees her smile but the smile does not reach her eyes. Gopi's eyes start to water on hearing all this. She gets up and walks to the window and is trying hard to control her tears. Ahem goes behind her and says If there is something you are not telling me Gopi, then how can I help you? Gopi was now unable to control her tears and she turned around and faced him and said, I have always tried to make sure everyone is happy. I would give up my happiness to make my family happy. But Ahemji, sometimes I don't think I am doing a good job of it. Everyone around me is suffering. Maji and Kakaji seem to be doubting each other, Rashi ben is doing things which I cannot overlook and then there is me. I seem to be expecting things I know I will never get and yet I don't know how to let go and not care.
Ahem listened to her and her voice seemed so broken and so distant. This wasn't the same Gopi as before. He wanted to hold her and caress her, but he knew he would be pushing things onto her, that she may not want. So he asked her what does she expect that she is not getting. Gopi looked at him and then looked down and started to twist and twirl her fingers and then she said, Ahemji, I just wanted to be loved by my family. And I don't think I am achieving it at all. I am wondering if maybe there is some thing wrong in me that is preventing me from being loved. Ahem just stared at Gopi not sure what to say. He wanted to scream I love you to her, and yet he couldn't move or make his voice come out. Gopi looked at his confused state and surmised that he was not happy with her words and so Gopi did what she always does, she apologized and left the room. Ahem reached out to grab her hand but she was quicker than him. He stood there in his empty room thinking what had just happened. Then slowly as the words started to sink in, he realized that all Gopi wanted was love and he loved her. He knew the key to make her happy. He then came to his senses and looked around the room expecting to find her. She was nowhere to be seen. So he left the room to find his wife and confess his feelings which he had been holding onto for too long...
Ahem looked in the mandir and he looked in the kitchen. His whole family was sleeping and the front door was locked. So he knew she was in the house. He thought of his Mom's room. But when he went there it was dark and he could hear his dads snores. He was heading back to his room thinking he probably missed her going back to the room, when he saw the door to the terrace open. He knew where she was. He went outside and saw her standing near the railings. He went behind her and was shocked at the words she was using to talk to Khanaji. He heard her say Khanaji, what is wrong with me? Why can't I get Ahemji to love me? I have tried everything and yet I think he only sees me as a friend. Why Khanaji, why? Ahem stood directly behind her and said what makes you think you are not loved? Gopi completely stunned turns around and looks up at Ahem standing there. She is shocked. She felt a chill go down her spend, and did her best to not shiver.
Ahem closed the gap between them and said I am asking what makes you say no one loves you...especially me? Gopi was once again stunned, she looked at Ahemji's eyes and saw nothing but seriousness there. Gopi could only utter jee...voh...mein...and didn't know what else to say. So Ahem started to talk...he said Gopi I don't know what happened on Holi. I only know since the night of Holi when I got upset with you, you have been ignoring me. So all I can surmise is that you were expecting something and I didn't give it. I don't know the whole story. But I can honestly stand here and say that on Holi I have wanted to tell you my feelings for you have changed. I had wanted to tell you how much you mean to me. I had wanted to tell you that I look forward to coming home and seeing and talking to you. And most of all Gopi I had wanted to tell you...Ahem keeps looking at Gopi and before he finishes the last sentence he softens his face with a smile and say Gopi, I love you. I love you so much...staying at the office and concentrating on work is hard for me.
Gopi just stood there and looked at Ahemji with a shocked look and her eyes were wide and they had teared and the tears were running down her face. Did she hear him correctly? Did he just say he loves her...her...the same one he had once said he hated? Gopi could not look away and yet she felt like she was dreaming. And then Ahem went close to her and kissed her on the forehead and said, I love you Gopi...and then he took her in his arms and held her. Held her while she cried into his chest and he ran soothing hands down her back. And every once in a while kissed her on the forehead. He then leaned into her a little and said I really do love you Gopi, and I am not just saying that. I mean every word. He could feel Gopi's hand go tighter around his waist and so he did the same. He tightened his hold on her. He then started to smiled and said Gopi, are you going to say something or are we just going to stand her all night? Gopi, are you listening to me? He felt Gopi shake her head no. He smiled to himself and said Ok then I will leave you here. He felt Gopi's hand go tighter around him. Then he heard her say I love you Ahemji, and I feel like this is a dream and I don't want it to end. Ahem then realized her hesitancy to let go. So he kissed her on the shoulders and said you are not dreaming my love, this is all real and I love you. Gopi released him a little and then looked at him and smiled. She then said really? And Ahem smiled at her in the softest way possible and said, yes, Gopi I love you and for me there is nothing more I want than to be with you for the rest of my life...
To be cont'd...
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