"His love was not a child's play, but a symphony of emotions, a testament to the sacrifices souls make when bound in a profound connection. And amidst all its complexities, he made it seem so effortlessly simple"
-☆...
"tere sang hi bitane hai mujhko mere sare janam re"
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Aarav
I was 10 years old watching tv with my parents. A news about something was flashing on the tv but I wasn't paying attention to it.
"Mumma can I watch Ben 10 now?"
"No beta we're watching news"
"What is this even about? It's so boring" I said irritatedly.
"Haye bechari, sb kuch hote hue bhi suicide? Sahi kehte hai log, paisa sb kuch nhi hota" my mom said as I looked at her.
"Who died mumma?"
"Neha Malhotra, she was a really strong woman who created the whole malhotra industries by herself but still gave it to her husband without any questions. She was so kind, it's so sad that she's no more. I wonder how are her kids, they're just 11 and 7 years old and the youngest one is just 2. Life is not fair sometimes"
Mumma said as I started at the tv. I wonder how hard it is to survive without mom. ________________
"Naina?" I said as she looked at me. "Were you close with your mom?"
"I was but she was going through things I had no idea about. I often think, what if I knew everything back then? Could I save her? I often blame myself for her death. Only if I knew, she would've been with me right now" she said as I couldn't help but pull her in a hug.
"You were a child. It wasn't your fault"
"I know but my heart doesn't" she smiled a little.
"How your mom was actually like? Except for her image in front of the media?" I asked her.
I want to know about it. I want to know about her mom, her childhood, her past. I want to know her.
"Let's talk about her some other time" she smiled.
I just nodded and we started walking towards the car.
"So you won't fire me now, right?" I asked her.
"No, I never wanted to fire you"
"But then why-"
"Aarav, you remember when I kissed you after being drunk? I was so embarrassed. And you know what's even more embarrassing?"
I looked at her.
"The fact that if I could go back to that night, I would've still kissed you. The fact that everytime you walked into my cabin I couldn't help but stare at your lips thinking about the kiss. The fact that I didn't have the courage to actually fire you because I am addicted to your presence that it bothers me every single time you're not around"
