Aadhira wanted to go on a walk but with someone, everybody seemed busy .
She found Veeransh in the garden ,' should she ask him . Will he agree !? Who knows let's ask . ' she whispered to herself .
"Hi ,good morning "
" Morning " He said keeping his phone in his pocket .
" Um ,are you free ,I want to go for a walk, will you accompany me !" She asked hesitantly.
" I'm free , let's go " He told . He was checking his emails in the garden , he somehow couldn't refuse her do he agreed
She didn't know how but she got lost looking at him . His hairs were messy , he surely looked handsome in black outfit . The sunlight falling on his face cascaded a glow , his hazel pair of eyes glued to his phone acting as if he didn't notice the admiration look from her .
She was in her reverie ....untill
He cleared his throat... He surely caught her checking out on him .
Ummmmm , embarrassment was the only feeling she was feeling now ...
" Um huh let's go " she hurriedly said .
" Sure " He said ,suppressing his smile.
He noticed it , her long straight hair was touching her waist . Her doe eyes adorned with kajal ,her eyes have a warmness in them , her hands were filled with silver bangles , which she was playing with it now .
The silent exchange of glance created the beginning of the forever journey .
As she was again caught by him staring at her , the subtle smile on his face was proof of it , it became awkward for her . But he was not the one to initiate a conversation, so he stayed quiet until she finally spoke looking in front .
"Did you ever visited kolkata for Durga Puja?" she asked curiously initiating a conversation .
"No it's my first time " He told her .
" You know ,you came at the best time in kolkata ... Durga puja in kolkata is the most beautiful.. The festival celebrates victory of good over evil as based on mythology, Goddess Durga attained victory by killing demon king Mahishasura. It is commonly believed that the Goddess visits her earthly abode during this time to bless her devotees. Durga Puja holds great significance for the Bengali community..... and about kolkata ..this city is the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought and of Indian nationalism .In this time the city looked most beautiful. " She said ,surely her love for her birthplace can be seen in her soft smile . Her eyes twinkled at her mention of kolkata .
" am sorry I spoke alot " She said biting her tongue .
" no it's okay " He didn't know but he love hearing her .
She was on the right side, vehicles were going from there . Seeing her not noticing the road while talking he held her waist and brought her on the left side .
She freezed for a moment . He also realized that his hand was still on her waist , hurriedly he took his hand back .
" Wo...... I... I'm so sorry . My in..tention was not that .. I mean I am sorry for touching you without your permission, am sorry again . " He cursed himself for fumbling for the first time .
" It's ok and thank you . I actually didn't notice my surroundings , it could have caused an accident. " She assured him , his sincerity can be seen in his eyes . She smiled softly at him which he returned with his little smile
" Tell me about yourself " she asked him after sometime .
It's something new that someone was asking him about himself . He made himself so busy in work that he didn't find time for himself .
" Um ,hello " she said shoving her hand in front of him .Maybe he zoned out .
" Oh yeah , I'm a businessman, I studied abroad then I came back to Rajasthan to start a business . " He said .
" That's great to know . I wish you get more successful in your life . " She wished cheerfully, he smiled a little and nodded .
" But Mr. what you said was about your profession , I asked about yourself " she said pointing her index finger playfully to him .
He was shocked to hear her ,everyone he met till now he only got the questions about his profit , position , business , she was the first one who was interested in knowing himself . Obviously his best friends were there but they knew about his nature so they didn't ask him anything . She also knew something about him from Moksh like him being less expressive, doesn't talk much , but she wanted to know about him from himself only .
" Well what about me I don't know " He said for the first time not knowing what to say .
She let out a chuckle at the man beside her , he looked at her confusely .
" Know yourself Mr.Raghuvanshi , otherwise everyone will say anything about you and you will take their words as true one . I know you might be the perfect businessman , maybe you won't take their words in your mind but sometimes it happens we feel lost then those words started pondering over our mind making us feel worthless . Know your worth sir . " She looked at his hazel orbs finding a certain emotion reflect through his eyes . He felt speechless, her words kept roaming in his head . True to her words he didn't take a time to notice himself .
" Don't think too much let's go it's asthomi pujo ." she said looking at his lost self . She didn't know why but certainly she felt like saying those words to him .
"Yes let's go "
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Veeransh was with Moksh and Neil just giving a curt nod to their conversation , until she caught she attention. She was wearing the same colour dress as him , white ; beautiful she is . She looked at him . A glint of surprise can be seen in her eyes . She came in their direction .
"How do you know I am wearing the same colour " She whispered to him .
"Magic maybe " With a hint of playfulness, he replied to her .
She narrowed her eyes at him, making a chuckle escape his lips , which was new Moksh and Neil who were looking at him like he was a ghost . It's new for him too .
"Bon what did you say to him " Moksh asked her .
(Sister )
" Nothing , why " She asked being confused .
"It's just we are seeing sir smiling often nowadays " Neil told her .
" Why ,he has such a beautiful smile , he should smile often " She blurted out . She realized what she blurted out that's why she ran away .
" So sir , your smile is beautiful " Neil said , his tone is of teasing .
But Moksh also felt something but shrugging it away he started talking again .
After the puja
Aadhira was applying the ash from sacrificical fire on everyones forehead .
She came in front of Veeransh and asked him to bend a little because she couldn't reach his forehead even after lifting her toes . He shook his head in no making her huff , his lips twitched seeing her cute act .
Though it was not his habit to bend himself down but for her it comes naturally.
He bent for her and she happily applied it on his forehead .
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Two days passed in a blink for Aadhira and Veeransh . It was the last day here in kolkata for the Raghuvanshi brothers .
They were ready for leaving . But two person were feeling uneasy . They were feeling as if something close to them was going far away .
" Thank you , It was a pleasure to meet you all " Veeransh said to Nabarun ji , Aadhira's father .
" Thank you for coming . Hope you all enjoyed here . Come again . " Nabarun ji told him , the elders surely liked the Raghuvanshi brothers for their polite nature .
Veeransh had eye contact with Aadhira , as if they were doing conversation with eyes . They both nodded at each other . The unspoken feeling which they were yet to know created a havoc in their heart where both heart whispered the same 'will we meet again?'
The youngster hugged her .
"We will miss you di " Three siblings said in unison .
" Me too , baccha hope we will meet soon " Aadhira replied .
Aadhira's grandmother who were listening to them have a pleasant smile ,thinking something .
Maybe this seperation will help them to realise their feeling . Maybe their seperation will be worth it .
As it always says ...
" इजहार से नही जनाब
इंतजार से पता चलता है
मोहब्बत कितना गहरी है "
( Not by expression sir
waiting reveals
how deep the love is )
~ Glossary :
Ashtomi Puja : Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Navaratri festival celebrated by Hindus in veneration of the goddess Durga. In Eastern India, Durga Ashatmi is also one of the most auspicious days of the five days-long Durga Puja festival.
Kanyā Pūjā or Kumārī Pūjā, is a Hindu holy ritual, carried out especially on the Ashtami (eighth day) and Navami (ninth day) of the Navaratri festival. The ceremony primarily involves the worship of nine girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga)
Young girls are considered pure and divine, and their presence is believed to purify the environment. It is also a way of seeking the blessings of the goddess Durga . ]
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