To the moon and back

chapter 7

Samanvi's  pov

(Morning 5:45 ksr railway station banglore)
Finally I am going home.  I can't stay here after whatever happens. I know I can't come out of this so easily. But there I can try. I have my parents, home, childhood memories and my sea. Somehow I can manage. I should return to my normal life. I can't promise marriage and love. But definitely a peaceful life and career.  While thinking about this train arrives.  I booked a window side. I settled in a seat and started listening to the music. But my mind was thinking about him "my rishi".
I know he is no longer mine but my selfish heart doesn't listen. My phone rings I received the call
Hlo saanu akka(Hamsa)
Hlo hamsa(me)
Where are u. I want to meet you.(H)
Then come to my home(Me)
What ur home. But that's in manglore.(H)
Yess come to manglore (me)
What do u mean. U r not there in banglore. U went back to your home. But u have exams and what about ur job.(H)
Hey stop why are you speaking like an express train. Yes I am going to my hometown. Because I can't study there. I want some fresh and new environment so I am going back. About the job I resigned and my exam center is manglore I can attend the exam from here. (Me)
Hoooo okay but u r not going back because of my brother nooo(H)
Please don't speak about him I am trying my level best to avoid his name and topics. Yess I am going because of him. I can't stay there every second in Bangalore It reminds me of him. If I meet him I can't control my emotions.  it's better to stay away.  So I am going home. Don't worry I will be fine there. (Me)
But I am his sister how can u talk nice to me(H)
U are also my sister so there won't be any problem u won't remind me about him. U r my comfort job I can share anything with u for this I am very grateful to you. Thank you so much. If u want to meet me come to my home. We will have a girls day out.  It will be fun.(me)
Don't say thanks, being a sister it's my job to comfort u. I will plan my manglore trip soon. Miss u. Bye(h)
Miss u so much. See u soon. (Me)

After talking to hamsa I felt relaxed. I know she is very guilty because of him.
But that was not her fault. I completely okay with our friendship. She is really a sweet girl. I reached the railway station. Appa is already waiting for me. We both settled in a car and starts towards home. It's really feels so good to back. My home, my city, my people here everything is mine. Here there is no betrayal. The ride was silent but suddenly appa asked me something "saanu why are you so sad. Is there anything that is making you restless. I know u will not tell me. But u have ur mother and brother u always share with them. Ur mother was also telling u r upset. I know u can manage everything. My daughter is a strong girl. If u want to share u can share. But please back to normal. U have exams and I can't see my daughter like this. I want my naughty, talkative saanu."
This made me shock. Because he never spoke more than necessary. He is very calm and his way of showing affection is also different. This is the first time he talks to me openly.
"Noo, appa nothing to worry because if exams tension. I am fine and everything will be fine after exams.
I reached home and spends time with my mother and meet my friends. But nothing made me happy. After everything thing my heart and mind go back to him. I started my preparations. Daily I study till 5 am after sleeping till morning 11. Then small chat with my parents and small walk in our farm. After again back to study. Evening I went to beach and study there for sometimes. In our village beaches are not busy and there will be no tourists. Beaches is behind my home so I stay there 6 o clock. In these 3 months the only place keeps my mind away from rishi was this sound of waves. Yes it's been 3 months  I came back from banglore. In one month exam is there so am working my ass off to get a government seat. While thinking my mother called me.
"Hey saanu come to home we have guests. Come fast" She in hurry
"Okay amma I am coming but." I was about  to ask something but my mother was in hurry and cut the call.
I took my phone and book and went to home. But my heart was beating fast. I am feeling restless I don't why but something is wrong. I went inside the from back door.  The voices are coming from living room. I went there and see hamsa. She was sitting opposite to me and her parents are beside her. There three more people but there faces are not seen because they are opposite ro hamsa. After seeing hamsa I can't hold back me from hugging her.
"Hey hamsa what a pleasant surprise and u didn't informe me only" I hugged her she reciprocate the same.
"Sorry saanu akka, but I want to give u a surprise. By the way how are u and how was ur preparation." She asked me
"I am fine and after seeing u here I am double fine. Exam preparation is good but I am little bit scared." She nodded her head. After this I turned my head to see her parents other three people but fir my badluck there was one person sitting with his parents. Whom I don't want to meet in my life that to in my house in front of so many people. Yess I am talking about him. He was sitting calmly with his parents but why he is here. Before I come to any conclusion his mother spoke. "Saanu what happened why are u shocked. U r continuously speaking with hamsa but now who takes ur tongue."
"Hoo sorry aunty how r u. Once again sorry actually I didn't expect u all. I thought only hansa is here so." I said with a tight smile. "It's fine saanu. But we informed ur parents before 4 days only." I gave look to my mother she nodded her head. Something is fishy. His mother continued " Actually we want u to be our daughter in law"
I snapped my head towards them. What are they talking rishi is their only son. But he is already engaged. Wait let me ask them only why suddenly hum into a conclusion. "But aunty u have only one son. He is already engaged to sara. I don't understand what are telling"
"Sorry I directly asked you without telling anything. Actually saara broke the engagement and run way with her boyfriend. So we thought u will be best fir rishi. U will u derstand him better. I know I am selfish but please think about it u both will make a great pair"she made me speechless with her words.
I was seeing my mother face I don't know what to tell. I am in a confused state actually I need time to process all this things. Deepa aunty hamsa's mother come and hold my hands and told
"I know saanu u r confused take ur time. We shouldn't asked u directly. Sorry for this we know u have entrance exams but     in this situation we don't have any other option. The marriage date is already fixed. rishi and his family reputation will affect because of this" She said.  But she concerned about reputation  and all but not about me. I turn towards my father.
"Don't worry saanu nobody is forcing u. It's finally u who make the decision. Take ur own time. If u r okay we will proceed with the things" He said and side hugged me. After this I felt little okay. All this while rishi was staring at me but i don't have a courage to see him but his voice make me to turn towards him "I know samanavi it is difficult to take a decision at this time u are already tensed because of exam. Don't take too much stress. I am fine with anything. If u reject also it's fine. If u accept this I will give my 100 percent to this relationship. I will never disappoint u and our parents. Finally u have to make the decision. I promise u that marriage will not affect ur exams. Marriage date is after the exam and we have one week time to arrangements. It's only about how much u are comfortable with this relationship and are u ready to marry me as a replaced bride. Because nobody wants to be replacement" After so many days I am hearing his voice. His words really affecting me after these many days also. But am I ready for this yeo Or no. "I know what u all are trying to explain but I need a time" I said to everyone.
"It's okay chinnu till tomorrow u have a time. Think and tell. Don't take to much stress. If u don't want to marry say no. Nobody tells u anything." My mother said and hugged me.
"Before that let them both speak to each other" Rohit uncle said .
Everybody nodded there head.
"First let him freshen up after dinner they can speak" My father said.
"Saanu take hamsa to your room and rishi to sammu's room" My mother instruct me. "Okay amma, hamsa come" I said and turned towards rishi and and said "come".  His and hamsa's parents went to guests room. I take both of them to 1st floor to show rooms. My heart was beating ai fast because rishi was behind me. Rishi went to samarth's room. Me and hamsa went to my room. We both talked for sometime but she didn't talk about today's incident. After that she went to freshen. I went to rishi's room to give him towel and bathing essential.
I knocked on the door but he didn't reply. It was already open. I was sneaking my head. "Are looking for me" Voice came from behind. I turned to him and told "haa amma told me to give this to u" I give him towel. He was trying to say something. But I don't want to hear anything. I quickly turned to run"listen saanu"he called me and hold my wrist "haa amma I am coming. My mother is calling sorry I have to leave" I said immediately he loosened his grip. I ran from their. I don't know why I ran from their. Nobody called me. That was a trick to escape from him. Before going in front of him I have to prepare.