5. Adios!

Whole night for Ashish went like a beautiful movie. He could just see himself n Nikita with each other all the time, enjoying every moment of togetherness. He was now sure it was love coz it felt differently awesome to him. He woke up puffy eyes just to end his wonderful dream and take the real Niki’s call,

“Hey morning, when n where are we meeting?”

“Ummm….don’t know…soon I can say.”

She realized he was still in his bed and tired. Of course he had been planning her Saturday and must be relieved after the successful execution.

“Okay. So we’ll catch up at lunch n then I’ll drop you to the airport.”

She was back to being normal. That gal who was behaving akward with her best ever friend just some hours before had reverted to the original. Thanks to the peck.

They met at the lunch. She looked brighter n better. He was relieved. They spent some silent moments with each other at the restaurant. The day was beautiful. These love birds were loving the sight of each other. Serene and pure. Anyone disturbing them would have to return back, even the fly. The waiter got the bill and then they realized it was the time to move. He had to leave.

That brightened face of her turned gloom. The very thought of him going away was sounding harsh to her. This feeling was not the same as before when they parted. Just coz they had now realized their true feelings, the outlook changed towards looking at the scenario. Parting just din’t mean a bye, it meant long span without getting to see each other, long time without spending time with each other. Was parting difficult? Ashish could well explain that. He was considered to be the strongest when it comes to emotions. But today seemed different, coz the melancholy of separating was visible in his eyes evidently. For Ashish she was the World and leaving her alone was a big thing now.

“GOSH! Things had never been so tough Niki. I had not thought about this. You can be a pain too honey. A pain which cannot be kept away. I feel like staying back or taking you with me right away to Bangalore. But right now I cannot. It’s just the beginning.”

“And the beginning was remarkable.” Niki interrupted.

That got Ashish the smile back. It was indeed a two way thing. Times when she’s sad, he takes care of her and times when he gets blue, she paints it happy. Both have matured enough to know each other’s needs and wants. And so they made the perfect couple.

At the airport, Shreya joined them. She enquired.

“So, Ashish, was my role well played?”

“Absolutely.” Ashish complimented.

Nikita gave a confusing look and spoke, “My guy and my best friend cook up things behind my back eh!”

“But the dish prepared is being well served to you my gal.” Shreya reverted.

They all shared a laugh just when the announcement for his flight was made. It was finally the time to leave for Ashish. He bid a goodbye to Shreya. Took Niki in his arms and gave her a tight hug. “We are meeting up soon dear. Don’t you worry about that.”

Niki nodded and let him go. A sweet goodbye with a trickling tear from her beautiful eyes.

Ashish felt that on him and so turned around, signaled a smile and waved off.

In the backdrop, Shreya sighed, “Love is beautiful. And you two make it look more gorgeous. Huh! I wanna fall in love too.”

Nikita chuckled and they both left for home.