Arriving in Manali at night, Rohit and Ruhi checked into their hotel. Upon entering their room, a sense of awkwardness enveloped them—they found it adorned as if prepared for a honeymooning couple. Without exchanging glances, they silently placed their luggage down. Ruhi, seeking solace, made her way to the balcony to take in the view, while Rohit headed towards the washroom to freshen up.
Ro: yeh hotel walo ko bhi kya maza ata hai aise room saja kar......konsa honeymoon....yaha pati patni jaisa hai kab hamare beech....aur mujhe toh yeh samajh nahi araha ruhi man kaise gayi yaha ane keliye....dost kabhi honeymoon par jate hai bhala......time out chahey mujhe insab se.....fresh hokar kam par lag jata hu apne
Ruhi stood on the balcony, inhaling the fresh mountain air, relishing the touch of the cool breeze that seemed to caress her very soul, all the while delighting in the breathtaking view spread before her.
R: finally thora sa break mila sab cheezo se.....ab mujhe mauka mile ga rohit se puchne ka ke uske man mai chal kya raha hai.....kuch toh bat hai.....ghar par toh woh mujhe koi na koi bahana dekar tal deta tha
After spending some time there, she eventually went back inside and proceeded to freshen up. Upon returning, she found Rohit receiving their food delivery. They both had their dinner in silence. Ruhi, eager to initiate conversation, felt nervous and amidst her contemplation, they finished their meal.
Ro: ruhi tum bed par sojao mai sofe par so jaunga
Ru: hmm
Without uttering another word, Rohit retired to sofa. The next morning, when Ruhi woke up, she was taken aback by the sight that greeted her. Rohit had set up his office in the room; files were scattered across the table, his gaze fixated on the laptop screen, and his ear occupied with a phone call.
R: yaha bhi office khol liya apna....ab kya apna case yaha se lare ga.....phele toh har waqt timeout karta rehta tha.....ab apne kam se timeout kyu nahi le raha
Ruhi went to freshen up. When she came out Rohit was still engulfed in his work. Before she could ask him he said without looking at her
Ro: niche breakfast ka buffet Laga hai jakar breakfast karlo
R: aur tum
Ro: Mai already kar chuka hu
R(in mind): wah nashta bhi akele kar aya jakar.....hum Kya solo trip par aye hai yaha.....mana husband wife jaisa relation nahi hai magar dost toh hai hum
Ro(in mind): ise toh Khush hona chahey ke Mai Sath nahi jaraha phir itna Kya soch Rahi hai
Without saying anything further, she took her mobile and went downstairs to have her breakfast. After some time, she returned to the room, feeling bored. Eventually, she decided to break the silence with Rohit.
R: Rohit tumhara Kam kab tak khatam hoga
Without looking towards her he replied
Ro: bahut Sara Kam hai time lagega
R: Rohit Tum Apne Kam se Thora timeout le lo na please..... hum Kahi Bahar ghumne chalte hai na.....pura din Kya room Mai hi Bethe rahe ge
Ro: Mera mood nahi hai Kahi Jane ka.....tumhe Jana hai toh khud Chali jao.....mere pas time nahi hai
R: Rohit hum solo trip par nahi aye yaha.....Sath Mai chalte hai na
Ro: Ruhi Maine kaha na mujhe bahut Kam hai....waise bhi yaha ane keliye ha tumne Kiya tha maine nahi.....isley agar tumhe ghumne Jana hai Kahi toh khud Chali jao
He said all this without looking towards her, causing her deep hurt. Up until that moment, she had been speaking to him calmly, but now, feeling increasingly ignored, she replied in anger.
R: fine.....raho Tum room Mai apni files aur laptop ke sath....ja rahi hu mai akele
Saying this, she angrily stormed out of the room, forgetting to take her purse and mobile with her. Rohit was consumed by guilt for speaking to her in such a manner; his heart ached with remorse for his rudeness. Yet, despite the turmoil within him, his mind persistently justified his actions as being right.
He remained in the room the entire day, diligently completing all his work. When he finally finished, it was 6 pm in the evening. It dawned on him that Ruhi had left the room at 10 am in the morning, marking quite a considerable time span without her return. Contemplating calling her, he hesitated, realizing she was upset with him. It was then that he noticed her purse and mobile lying on the bed.
Ro: Ruhi apna mobile wallet sab chor kar Chali gayi....itne gusse mai thi ke yeh lejana yad hi nahi Raha use.....ab kaha dhundo use mai.....dhundna toh parega
He descended the stairs, venturing downstairs in search of her. Meanwhile, Ruhi, consumed by anger, had left the hotel, wandering aimlessly without a destination in mind. After walking for some time, she found herself by a serene riverbank, settling down in solitude. Hurt and engulfed by a sense of isolation, tears welled up in her eyes. Memories of the past few months flooded her thoughts as she contemplated the series of events that had transpired in her life.
Yearning to mend the fractured relationship, she felt thwarted by the impossibility of conversing with Rohit, who persistently ignored her. Hours passed while she grappled with the dilemma of how to initiate a conversation with him. Finally, she stood up, resuming her aimless stroll. Along her path, she stumbled upon a temple and sought solace within its walls, seeking refuge in prayer.
R: Bhagwan ji please Meri help kare......mujhe Kuch samajh nahi araha Kya karu.....aisa lag Raha hai sab hath se Nikal Raha hai.....jis se Pyar Kiya sab chale gaye....Pyaar Karne ki himmat nahi hai mujhme magar Rohit ko nahi khona chahti ab.....woh ek dost ke Roop Mai acha insan Mila hai mujhe....magar ab lag Raha hai jaise woh bhi mujhse dur jaraha hai...... please Meri help kare mujhe Rasta dikhaye
She finished her prayer and came out of the temple and that's when she realized she has lost her way and even forget to bring her mobile and purse
R: shit....gusse mai mobile Lana bhi bhul gayi....ab Kya karu.....mujhe toh yeh bhi nahi pata Mai is waqt hu kaha par.....wapis hotel kaise jao......ha ek Kam Karti hu hotel ka nam toh mujhe yad hai....auto karke hotel phanch jati hu aur paise waha jakar de dungi
She reached her hotel somehow.
R: bhaiya ap do minute ruke Mai bas abhi paise lekar ati hu upar se
Saying this, she hurriedly turned to leave, inadvertently colliding with someone, causing her to lose her balance. Fortunately, the person caught her just in time. As their eyes met, a sense of relief washed over him, calming his pounding heart. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in Rohit's embrace.
Ro: Ruhi kaha thi Tum pura din aur mobile bhi chor kar Chali gayi
R: tumhe Kyu batao.....tumne kaha tha na akele Chali jao toh bas Chali gayi thi
Ro: fine mat batao
R: suno auto wale ko paise de do Mai tumhe room Mai jakar de dungi
Saying this, she went inside, and Rohit settled the bill. Seeking a breath of fresh air, he stepped outside. He came back after 1 hour. Entering the room, he discovered Ruhi standing on the balcony. As he took a step closer, he noticed her stifled sobs. Sensing her distress, he grew concerned and approached her to inquire.
Ro: Ruhi Tum ro Kyu Rahi ho
Hearing him she hurriedly wipe her tears
R: nahi Mai nahi ro rahi
Ro(in mind): phir jhoot bol Rahi hai mujhse....adat Jo hai mujhse bate chupane ki
Ro: Dekho Mai Janta hu ki Tum mujhe apna friend bhi nahi manti.....magar phir bhi share karlo Kya bat hai....man ka bojh Halka hojayega
After thinking for a moment she replied
R: Kal meri matashree ka birthday hai.....toh mujhe unki bahut yad arahi hai
Hearing this, Rohit looked towards her, feeling a pang of sadness for her evident pain. Unable to bear seeing her in such a state, he longed to wipe away her tears. Witnessing her overwhelming sorrow, his heart ached, yearning to envelop her in a comforting embrace, yet he restrained himself, knowing he couldn't do so.
Summoning courage, he gently placed his hand on her shoulder, tenderly turning her to face him.
Ro: Ruhi ro mat.....Dekho jab matashree ko pata chale ga ki unki Ruhi unke birthday par ro Rahi thi toh unhe Kitna bura lage ga na
He cupped her face in his palms and look in her eyes
Ro: Tum chahti ho ke matashree sad hojaye (she nodded in no) toh phir Rona band karo......please matashree keliye
Feeling weakened, Ruhi found herself unable to stand any longer, and in that moment of vulnerability, she tightly embraced Rohit. This sudden hug took Rohit by surprise, for it marked the first time in seven months that they had hugged each other, and it was initiated by Ruhi. Despite the initial surprise, he felt a sense of happiness flood through him, realizing that she needed this embrace more than anything at that moment.
Understanding her distress, Rohit reciprocated the hug, offering her the solace she sought. He gently caressed her hair and rubbed her back, soothing her in an effort to calm her down. After a while, her tears ceased, and a sense of calm settled within her, prompting them to break the embrace.
With care and tenderness, Rohit wiped away her tears and guided her to sit on the bed. Sensing her need for nourishment, he offered her water and inquired if she had eaten dinner. Upon learning that she hadn't, he promptly ordered food for both of them. Taking the initiative, he fed her with his own hands, and to his relief, she ate the meal.
After dinner he sat beside her as he had order a pastry to celebrate her matashree birthday
Ro: Chalo ruhi ab matashree ko wish karo aur phir yeh cut karo
R: hmm
She wished for Aarohi and then cut the pastry and Rohit feed her
Ro: Chalo ab matashree ka birthday hai toh unhe ache bato se yad karte hai na.....Tum mujhe batao ke tumhari matashree Kaisi thi....tumhari unke Sath bonding Kaisi thi......tumhari sabse favorite memory konsi hai unke Sath ki
R: Meri matashree na bahut strong thi.....Kisi se nahi darti thi
She began sharing everything about Aarohi - her nature, their bond, and their favorite memories. In the midst of her storytelling, she unconsciously grasped his arm, resting her head on his shoulder. Gradually, she drifted into a deep slumber.
Sensing her asleep, Rohit gently lifted her in his arms and carefully laid her on the bed. He delicately removed her sandals and covered her with a duvet before making his way to the sofa to rest for the night.
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