The Only String Attached

12

"Ya that will come from Mahir's house", she said blushing.

"Oh OK", I said.

"You din't show me what you are wearing"? she asked.

"Umm..di Vish will get it by afternoon", I said.

"Bela you are happy about my marriage right"? she asked.

"You don't know how happy I am di. That idiot is really lucky to get you", I said.

She started laughing.

"Mahir told me that you both are not talking properly"?she asked.

"You know about our banter na di", I said hiding my pain.

"I'm really happy for you di", I said.

"I'm going to miss you Bela", she said choking.

"Di please don't cry. Don't spoil your face crying today. Mahir will get scared looking at you", I joked and she swated my hand.

"I miss you too di", I said hugging her.

"OK now no more crying. Go and get ready my beautiful bride", I said and she was blushing.

"OK you too get ready", telling that she went.

"I'm all ready to leave di", I said to myself.

It was afternoon and I have an evening flight. Mahir and his family are here. I din't dare to come out of my room before I leave.

Finally after gathering all my guts I went down with my luggage and everyone were staring at me with confusion.

I saw Mahir and di in their wedding attire. My eyes were glued to him. He was looking at me with confusion.

"Bela why din't you get ready? And what is this luggage"? she asked looking confused.

"What is this Bela"? Mahir asked.

"Di I'm sorry to say but I need to leave now. I got a call from my college and I need to report day after tomorrow", I said not meeting her eyes.

"On my wedding day"?she asked.

"Bela..", Mahir was about to say something but I cut him off.

"It's my life and I can do whatever I feel like", I said looking at him.

I saw hurt in his eyes.
I saw anger in his eyes.

"Bela you din't care to tell me"? di asked choking.

"If somebody wants to walk away from your life, let them walk away.
You shouldn't convince anyone to love you", telling that Mahir pulled Bani di towards his side.

"Congratulations both of  you. All the best for your new life", I said looking at them.

I looked at Bani di. She was hurt. She was not talking anything. She was looking at me with her tear filled eyes.

"It's time for me to leave. Goodbye", I said and turned away from then.

Both were in a shock and hurt. See I spoiled their mood on there wedding day also.

I saw Sumi aunty standing with tears in her eyes. I smiled at her and walked outside.

My heart was feeling heavy. I wanted to see him just once.

I turned back and saw him still looking at me. Di's eyes were flowing continuously. Mahir's eyes were welled up too.

I cannot leave if I look at them more. I turned and went out of my house. I saw Yuvi, Vish and Vyom waiting for me near my car.

"Bye guys. Take care of yourself", I said.

"We will come to drop you", they said in unison.

"No guys. You people are needed here", I said wiping my tears.

"I already met my dad and came. It's time. I need to leave", I said.

"Be in touch", Yuvi said.

"I will", I said and hugged them.

No one knows that I'm not going to return except my dad.
It's better if I not tell to anyone.

I hopped into my care and started to airport.

I was trying my best to not break. But I couldn't hold it back.

I saw my dad waiting for me in the airport. I din't knew he will come here.

I gave him a bone crushing hug and started sobbing.

"Dad why did you come here"? I asked sobbing.

"How can I be there when my baby is leaving", he said wiping his tears.

"I'm sorry dad. I need to leave. I'm sorry that I loved Mahir more than anything", I said.

"It's your life Bela. I can understand", he said.

"It's time dad. I need to go. Take care of yourself. I will call you once a week. Take care of di also", I said.

"She will have a husband from today to take care of her", he said.

"But still don't tell her anything and please take care of her", I said kissing his nose.

"I will. But you please take care. Don't skip your meals", he said.

"Try to come at least once", he said hoping.

"Sorry dad. I can't. U can come and meet me when I ask you. But don't tell anyone where I'm living in London", I said.

"OK Bela", he said wiping his tears.

"Bye dad", telling that I went inside the boarding.

I left a life where I have my loved ones with me.
Now I should get used to this new life.

Love can leave a memory that no one can steal, but can also leave a pain no one can heal.

It's impossible to be just friends with someone you have fell in love with.

Mahir is just adding more salt on my wounds by his words.

I know that I am the reason for his pain and he is blaming me.

He is the reason for my pain but I never blamed him.

I just lost my sane when he blamed me that I'm the reason for his pain.

Yes. I am the reason for his pain. But he caused me the same pain. He should stand in my place and think at least for once.

I was weeping in my room and heard Mahira crying. I wiped my tears and went out to take her.

I was about to take Mahira in my arms and Mahir stopped me.

"I can take care of my daughter. I don't need you", he said.

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