Love Story Episode 2

Love Story                     

In the evening I reached the college before 6.30 but was hiding near a tree and was waiting. She called me up at 6.30 but I didn't answer. About 15 mins later she came out and was waiting near the entrance. It was around 7.15, I went there and she saw me as if she's gonna smolder me to flames. "I'm very sorry, I had a flat tyre and I had to get it fixed and that was the reason for the delay" saying this I handed over the record book and said, "Thanks a bunch and I'm extremely sorry for the delay in returning the record as well as for making you wait for such a long time"

She grabbed the record from me and started walking without saying anything.

I started my bike and went near her and said, "Come I'll drop you home, it's dark" She walked hastily towards an auto rickshaw coming towards us. She hired the auto

rickshaw and got into it. I followed her; after sometime the auto rickshaw stopped she got down and asked, "Why are you following me?"

I said, "It is my fault and I'm responsible for your safety, its dark and the area is lonely; no street lights too. How can I trust a stranger and send you in an auto rickshaw? Come with me or if you prefer the auto rickshaw, you can go but I'll follow you till you reach your place to ensure you reach safely" and smiled.

She went to the auto rickshaw, paid him and came and sat on my bike. I started the bike and she kept giving me instructions as "left, right, and straight" she didn't speak anything except this. After 30 mins she said, "Stop" near a ladies hostel. I asked, "Oh you stay in a hostel, which is your native, where are your parents? As soon as I stopped she got down and walked off without saying anything.

I went home and told my Mom all that happened today. My Mom said, "Poor girl, she must be feeling home sick and that's why is always sad. Food is not good in some hostels and that could also add up to her sadness"

I said, "Yeah Mom, maybe that's the reason she is always sad. Mom, please prepare my favorite Poori tomorrow for breakfast and pack it for her too mom.

She said, "Okay, I'll do it"

The next day I went to her and said, "Hi" and placed the lunch box in her desk and said, "My mom prepared Poori today; it's my favorite so I got it for you too. Have it during the break" I didn't wait for her response and went to my desk.

In the evening I found the box in the place where I placed it, she didn't take it too. I felt bad, I troubled my Mom and if I take it back home she'll feel bad too. I didn't want to waste it so I took it home and put it in the microwave and had it and told my mom what happened.

She said, "It is okay, never mind, maybe she didn't like poori that's why she didn't eat" I

said, "I think she didn't even open the box mom". She said, "It's okay, leave it"

I didn't stop bringing food for her from my home. Every day I used to give her a box. She didn't touch it at all. One day, I checked her date of birth with the class rep and found that she was a year and three months younger to me (I missed a year when I was studying 4th standard due to chicken pox) and her birthday is a week ahead. There was a good practice in our class and it is we used to collect 25 bucks from everyone in the class every month and celebrate our classmate's birthday. It was the activity that excited everyone.

On her birthday, before she could come I placed a gift on her desk. When she saw the gift she was surprised and was wondering if it was for her. I went to her desk and said, "Happy birthday. This is my birthday gift for you"

She didn't even open it but threw it on my desk and saying, I don't like gifts and I don't have to take anything from you. Being insulted in front of the class I felt ashamed and walked to my desk. I was very disappointed by her behavior; yet I couldn't hate her because I had a soft corner for her. I didn't stop bringing food for her even after this

incident and as usual she did not take it. I liked her but not her behavior. Though initially it was the challenge that made me talk to her but now there was an unusual feeling that made me cling on to her and fight for her friendship.

About a fortnight passed and to my surprise, one day the box I gave her was empty. I was very happy and asked her if she liked the food. She said, "Yes, it was nice. Thanks"

The next day during lunch break I asked her, "Shall I join you for lunch?" She said, "Okay" and we occupied a table. I grabbed her box and pushed my box to her and said, "Lets exchange our lunch today" before she could refuse I opened the box and started eating. You know it was sick and I felt like saying yuck; but since she'll feel bad I said, "Hmmm tastes good henceforth we'll exchange our lunch, okay" She didn't say anything but started to eat.

I asked, "How is it? She said, "Very tasty" I continued, "my mom prepares tasty food; I love all the dishes she prepares and I asked, "How about you?" Her face turned pale and few tear droplets fell from her eyes on the table. She was struggling to pretend as if she was not crying and without finishing her lunch she left the place. I thought she was missing her parents and I felt bad that I reminded her of them.

The boy who placed the bet came and asked, "How did you befriend her? Oh, I failed the bet"

I said, "Never mind about the bet, I just took it because the challenge was interesting and not for money"

I went to her desk, returned her lunch box and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you" She said, "It is okay" and started to write some record. I left the place in dismay.

 At home during our dinner I told my mom about her. My dad said, "Arjun, bring her home one day, poor little girl she must be missing her parents"

I said, "But she doesn't speak with anyone dad, anyway I'll invite her" My dad said, "Invite her for your birthday"

I said, "Hmm, that's a good idea dad" Turning towards my mom I said, "Mom, her hostel

food is sick; please pack an extra box of lunch for her every day. At least she'll have one good meal a day"

She said, "Okay. Check what she likes, I'll include in the menu and prepare it frequently" My parents were my friends and I used to discuss everything with them; there was nothing

that I hid from them. My sister Adithi was also my best friend. She's studying in the 8th standard and I used to help her out in her studies, record works, sports, assignments etc.

As days passed on Nethra and I become friends and we used to have lunch together every day. I was the only person she would talk to among all the other students in the class. She never spoke anything else other than studies. Our 1st semester got over and a month's winter vacation was announced. Everybody had planned something or the other for the vacation.

I asked her, "Nethra when are you leaving to your native?" She said, "I'm gonna stay in the hostel"

Perplexed I asked, "It is a month's vacation and you were feeling home sick you can spend

some time with your parents"

Her face turned gloomy and said, "No, I'm not going" and she left the place.

I told my Mom about her vacation plans with utter displeasure. She was shocked but continued to say, "Maybe her parents are busy with their work or they must be abroad. Anyway your birthday falls during the vacation; invite her home"

I said, "Okay".

A week later I called her and said, "Tomorrow is my birthday and we have a small party at our home and I'm inviting you for that. Be ready by 4.00 pm, I'll come to pick you. Okay, take care, bye" and hung the phone even before she could refuse or accept.

The next day before I started I called her and informed that I started. She said, "I'm not coming don't waste your time"

I said, "I started, no excuse. Please be ready"

..Continues in

Episode 03

Love Story Episode 1

Love Story                                           

We are planning to go for a movie on Saturday. How many of you would be interested?" one Thursday end of the day, our class rep asked this. All of us raised our hands except Nethra. He said, "Okay, interested people, please bring 120 bucks tomorrow so we can book the tickets as fast as we can" All of us tapped our desks with joy. It had been two months since we joined college and we knew each other in the class by their names and our friendship' gang started to build up. There was lot of fun during class and off class hours. All of us started to go out for movies, restaurants, birthday parties etc, except her.

Nethra used to be alone and aloof always. She used to sit in the last bench and never spoke with anyone. All the other students were scared to talk to her as she was grumpy and a cranky person. She had displayed her anger many a times with other students. She was good looking but I think she would look beautiful if she smiled because no one had ever seen her smiling. Her pet name was "Miss. Long Face". None of us in the class liked her but she used to do her assignments and record works promptly and had a good name among the lecturers. She was good at studies too and class topper while I used to rank from 4 to 7.

One day as usual all the boys in the class were discussing about the girls in the college; when the topic went on her. One boy said, "I pity her husband he is gonna have tough time with this girl". Another boy said, "The person who makes her smile will be an extraordinarily talented person because she is such a bad tempered girl" One jumped up and said, "Is there anybody who is ready for a challenge?" Everyone asked "what will be the challenge and the bet?" He said, "1000 bugs" "What's the challenge?" everyone asked. He said, "The challenge is to befriend to Miss. Long face". Since the bet and challenge was attractive I was interested in trying it; so I took up the challenge.

I thought of a plan to befriend her and as per my plan I did not attend the entire day's class the next Monday. On Tuesday when I went to class I asked my friends, "What were the assignments or records that were given yesterday?" They said, "The Chemistry record need to be completed till date and the deadline to submit for corrections is on Friday" I said, "Oh, just three days for Friday. Has anybody completed the record?"

They said, "No, not yet. We have lot of experiments pending to be completed" I went to her and said, "Hi Nethra"

She was writing something and when she heard me, she raised her head and looked at me sternly and asked, "What?"

I asked, "Have you completed the chemistry record?" Sternly she said, "Yes"

 I took the record notebook from her and intentionally left it at home on the day I promised to return back in order to develop friendship. I was so impressed by the way she has maintained it. Her handwriting was beautiful and the highlighting & markings, presentation of the record was mind blowing. I liked her record and I liked her too, but she was a mystery. I was curious to find out the secret behind her callous nature.I said, "I did not attend the last chemistry class and I heard that we need to submit the record by this Friday. Nobody else in the class has completed it so it would be great if you could lend me your record. I'll return it tomorrow" With lots of hesitation she gave me the record and in a warning tone she said, "Handle it carefully and return it tomorrow without fail"

On Wednesday she asked me, "Where is my record?" "Your presentation skill is very impressive" I said.

She asked, "Where is my record?"

"I complimented about your record" I said

She said, "I don't need your compliment, I need my record?" "I didn't complete it yet, shall I give it tomorrow?" I asked

"I need it by tomorrow without fail" furiously she said and turned to leave my desk.

"Can you remind me in the morning so I won't forget? Please and this is my number" saying this I wrote my number on a piece of paper and gave it to her as she was about to leave.

She plucked the paper and walked off rapidly without saying anything. I knew this was the right way to get her number.

On Thursday morning she called me early in the morning and said, "Nethra here, called you to remind about the record book" saying this she disconnected the call.

As soon as I came to the class she asked, "My record book"

I searched my bag and hit my head and said, "Oh I am sorry, it's not there in my bag, I

forgot to bring it. Give me your address after the class I will bring it to your home"

She said, "I know you'll do like this. Irresponsible fellow, that's why I hesitated to give it, Okay I will wait near the college entrance in the evening bring it to the college"

I said, "It will be late and you have to wait for a long time. My home is far away and it is my fault so I will bring it to your home"

Stubbornly she said the same thing again, "I will wait near the college entrance till you get it. Around what time will be here?"

I said, "6. 30 pm"

She said, "I'll wait in the library till you reach the college. Once you reach the college give me a call and then I'll come out"

I said, "Okay, sounds good".

..Continues in

Episode - 02

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With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 16 (Final)

The sunset...

I lost the two most important persons in my life; Raag and Ronnie. I was left all alone. Now... I had no reasons to live. I had no reason to shed tears or to smile. Each breath I took without Raag was killing me from inside. My heart had lost its beats. My arms felt emptiness without being around his neck. My eyes lost its spark without seeing him. My words were unspoken as he wasn't here to listen to them. I was left all alone. I was breathing but was lifeless. The nights were no longer shining in the light of moonlight. The days were not so sunny. The wind that I felt against my face was piercing me from inside. Everything in this world seemed so fake without him.

After the funeral of Ronnie and Raag, Robin came to me.

"I'm sorry. I always misunderstood you. But... I have something for you." Robin said and gave me the locket which I had lost.

I didn't say anything.

"I'll leave now. If you need anything then just call me." Robin said and left. I looked at the locket and wept badly.

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I went to the beach where we used to meet. Every single ray coming from horizon was depressing me. I was carrying my diary with me. I went into the deep sea with my eyes closed, the water was very cold until the waves took me along.

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Robin's POV

A tear rolled over my cheek as I finished reading her diary. I was so wrong about her. She was so much in love with Raag.

"I'm sorry Roshni." I said to myself.

Before committing suicide, Roshni had left her diary and a locket on the beach. I reached the beach to recognize the dead body of Roshni. After all the formalities, some people handed me her diary and the locket which she left for me.

I closed the diary and sat on my resting chair thinking about love. Raag and Roshni could not meet on earth, but hopefully there won't be anyone in heaven to stop their love story.

It's a really great feeling of being in love. But losing your loved one is the worst thing that can happen to you. And I realized it when I lost my wife to cancer. Hugging the photo of my wife, I fell fast asleep.

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Thanks to everyone who read this story and liked it. I know this was a short story and not much explained in-depth. This was just an initiative. I will come up with a new story in detail for sure.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 15

Chapter 15... towards the end. Please don't leave me... I'm nothing without you.


We were waiting for the cab near my house when we heard Ronnie shouting my name. I looked back to him, and he was heading towards us with full pace. I gripped Raag's hand. Ronnie came to us and was almost out of breath when he reached near me. He held my hand tightly.


"Roshni, we're in trouble. Come with me, fast." Ronnie said in a baffled tone.



"Ronnie leave my hand, I'm not going anywhere with you and I'm not leaving Raag." I said firmly.


"Roshni, is he so important to you? I don't mean anything to you? Roshni, the cops are behind me. I don't know how they found us. But staying here for a second also is dangerous for us. I'm leaving this city and you are coming with me, that's final."


Ronnie tried to snatch me away from Raag but I held Raag's hand so tightly that Ronnie wasn't able to separate us. Ronnie pushed Raag away from me and he fell on the ground. Ronnie caught hold of me and pulled me towards him. I dolefully looked at Raag.


"Raag..." I called out for him.


Raag followed my voice but wasn't able to cope up with the direction. I felt miserable.


"Ronnie, just stop it. You can't force me to come with you. I have my own life. I don't want to be a gangster like you."


Ronnie slapped me tightly.


"Just shut up or I shall kill you. I am taking you along with me because I want you to be safe. You are my sister, you can trust me. I won't let you get in trouble." Ronnie said.
"I am in trouble right now. But not anymore. I'm not going with you." I said and bit Ronnie's hand. I was successful in escaping from Ronnie. I ran towards Raag and gave him a bear hug. Ronnie
became frustrated then Raag heard the sound of the trigger.


"Roshni." Raag shouted and pushed me aside.


I fell on the ground and heard the sound of gunshot. And within seconds, my world got shattered into pieces.


"Raag..." I cried aloud and rushed to him.


I heard another gunshot but was least bothered about that as I was bothered about Raag. Ronnie tried to shoot me but unfortunately Raag pushed me away and the bullet hit Raag right in his chest. I picked up Raag and made him lie on my lap. I looked behind to get some help and noticed that Robin had shot Ronnie. Ronnie was lying on the ground and Robin rushed to us.


"Ronnie..." I sighed.


Robin came to us and held Raag's hand.


"Raag... Don't worry. I've called the ambulance. I'll not let anything happen to you." Robin said.



"Robin, it's of no use now."


"Please don't say this. I'll not let you go anywhere. Please don't leave me like this. I won't be able to live without you. Please..." I cried.


Raag forwarded his hand asking for mine. I held his hand. "I'm sorry." He said and kissed my hand and closed his eyes. "Raag... Raag... Please talk to me... Raag..." I cried.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 14

So much confusion... I can't leave him and neither can I see him in trouble...


Next morning after the hangover, I woke up and found Raag sitting in front of me. I was shocked to see him. He was lost in his profound thoughts. I went near him and placed my hand on his.


"Raag!" I called him.


"Roshni, Hey! When did you woke up?" He said coming out of his thoughts. Raag inquired.


"I just woke up. But... when did you come here? And how did I reach here? I can't remember anything. My head is paining like hell." I said in torment.


"That's because you were drunk yesterday."


I tried to recall the instances of last night but failed in doing so.


"Raag, I... I'm not able to recollect anything. But... wait... I told you to never see me again." I said in distress.


"No, you never said this to me. It wasn't you. It was Ronnie's sister who said that to me." Raag asserted.


I was perplexed by his answer.


"Roshni." Raag said and forwarded his hand.


I placed my hand on his and sat beside him. I placed my head on his shoulder leaving all the torments of this world behind.


"I know the truth, Roshni." Raag said. "Truth!?" I asked in confusion.
"Yesterday you revealed the truth before me. And trust me, that made you even more closer to me. I know why you were ignoring me. But that thing will never affect our relationship Roshni." Raag kissed my forehead as he ended this.


"But our relationship... it's not possible Raag." I said in a depressed tone.


"I completely understand the situation Roshni but... I don't want to leave you. I want to protect you. I don't want you to go back into the world from which you are trying to escape."


"Raag, it's too late for this-"


"I know everything Roshni. I got a call from Robin yesterday. He told me that he found my locket from the suspected place. I understood the whole thing. Roshni, I thought you repelled crime. But, it was really disheartening to know that you too joined their group. I thought you repelled these activities... I know it's not your fault... But I care for you. And I don't want you to get back into that iniquitous world. Please-"


"I don't have any other option."


"We do have. But I just need your support Roshni."


"Raag, I don't want you to get into trouble because of me anymore. It's better we end this here itself. I know it's easy to say but-"


"Run away with me." Raag interrupted.


"What? Run away, where? You think Ronnie won't find us. He found me out within a month and it's impossible to hide from him." I said in bewilderment.


"Don't worry about that. Robin will take care of it. We will be safe. I won't let anything happen to you... I promise."


"I'm not worried about myself Raag. I'm worried about you."


"Don't worry about me either. We'll be at a safe place. Do you trust me?" "Yes, but-"
"Come with me."


Raag stood up and put forward his hand. I thought for a while and held his hand. I thought life is giving me a second chance - A chance to live with the one who cares for me, who loves me. I too wanted to leave this selfish and violent world. I wanted to live a peaceful and happy life, like all the normal people do. I didn't want to be a criminal, I wanted to be... just... normal. And I can get the life I dreamed of only with Raag. So, leaving all the perplexities behind, I thought of starting a new life with Raag. But destiny had some other plans for me. The plans, for which I was never prepared and no one would even ever expect.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 13

I can't afford losing you...


Suddenly someone from behind caught Raag and he was saved from running over by a car. "Are you OK?" The person who saved Raag's life asked him.
Raag did not answer to him and kept on walking. Still he kept on moving impassively. His eyes
were as dry as desert but I know... his heart was crying.


He ended up at the beach. The roaring sound of the waves were no more musical notes for him. That sound was hurting his ears. He felt as if to shut the door behind the world and stay alone. Stay away from all the noises and from all the feelings. He took a deep breath and sat down. A tear fell from his eye and after few moments he started weeping. After a while he gulped in and wiped his tears. He thought of something and stood up.
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 Just as we were about to proceed with our bags loaded with guns and money, someone from
outside warned us about some cops heading towards us. We rushed towards our jeep. But while
escaping I lost my locket which was given by Raag.


We made a successful escape. And to celebrate our success, Ronnie planned a party in the club and as usual I emphatically had to go with them.


The club was too noisy. Everyone from our group was busy enjoying the drinks and dancing. But I
felt like shouting on the middle of the floor. I was missing Raag. In spite of being in the crowd, I
felt alone. There was no one present there who could understand what I was going through. There was no one over there whom I could consider as mine. I was feeling uncomfortable there. Ronnie was totally drunk and so was I. I just wanted to forget everything so I joined Ronnie for drinks. But as much as I got drunk, it kept me reminding of him more.


Everything seemed so strange to me. I wanted to be aloof for a while so I escaped from there. As I reached home, I found Raag waiting for me. I stared at him with bleary eyes as I was not sure if Raag was actually there in front of me or was I dreaming. He was standing near the window.


"Raag? Are you in real? Or have I drunk so much that I have started imagining you?" I asked and went near him.


"Roshni, are you drunk?" Raag asked. "Oh! So you are actually here, hah?" "Yes, and I'll always be here for you." "Why?"
"What an absurd question is this?"


"Why you want to get into trouble, Raag?" "Trouble? What are you talking about?"
"Yes, I am the biggest problem Raag. Please go away from here. Just go."


"What are you saying Roshni? You are not a problem for me. You are... you are... I am out of words to explain what you mean to me. Roshni, I am incomplete without you. My life, it's just so dark without you. Roshni, I started seeing this world through you... Please don't make me blind again."


Raag forwarded his hand to hold mine. I gave him a bear hug and cried badly.


"Roshni, please don't cry. What's the matter? Please share with me Roshni. I am always there with you and I'll always be there standing by your side in every situation." Raag consoled me.


"If you'll know my reality, you'll start hating me." I said wiping my tears. "Hating you! I would prefer death. And which reality are you talking about?"



I took a deep breath. I wasn't sure if I were doing the right thing by telling him the truth. But as I was drunk, I did not bother about that thing. I gathered all my guts to speak out the truth that day.


"Raag, I'm sorry. I lied to you." I said and took a deep breath.


"Lie? About what? Roshni, will you please expound?" Raag said earnestly.


"Raag, I did not run from the home because my brother wanted me to marry his friend. The truth is... I ran away because I was fed up of my brother's criminal instincts. Yes Raag, you heard it correctly. Ronnie is a big time wanted criminal. And I am the daughter of the biggest name in the criminals. My dad was none other than the one who was condemned to death because... because your father had reported to the police about him. After knowing this, Ronnie wanted to kill you. But I promised him that I won't meet you anymore and convinced him to not to harm you at all." Just as I completed this, I looked at Raag to notice his expression.


Raag was lost in some thoughts. I placed my hand on his hand.


"Raag... after being acquainted with the truth, are you thinking of leaving me?" I asked playing with the sleeves of his shirt.


Raag held my hand, kissed it and gave a faint smile.


"No, my sweetheart. I can never even think of leaving you." Raag said and hugged me. "So, what to do now?" Raag inquired.
But I did not respond.


"Roshni." Raag called out for me, but I was unconscious.


Raag interpreted that I dozed off as I was drunk. He made me sleep on the couch.


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Robin found the locket which I had lost while escaping after the kidnap. Robin observed the locket carefully. He understood that the locket belonged to Raag. But he was bewildered as to how that locket reached there. He investigated about it and found the whole story behind it. Finally, Robin too understood the situation as to why I was ignoring Raag.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 12

Things are going too wrong... I don't know how to end this?


Ronnie had kidnapped the daughter of a rich industrialist of the town. They had demanded for good number of guns and good amount of money in return. The girl's dad had accepted this deal and they had to meet him today evening in the middle of some haunted place. Ronnie took me along with his gang. I was very uncomfortable with them.


"I had already told you that I don't like all these things. I'm not gonna involve in any sort of crime with you. I don't want to be called a criminal like you." I yelled at Ronnie.


"Who's asking you?" He said and seized my arm.


He forced me to sit in the jeep and we headed to the target place.


His fellow mobsters had already reached there and there was no way for me to escape. We had taken the girl with us and were waiting for her dad to come over there.


After waiting for few minutes, her dad arrived. Ronnie asked me to hand over the little girl to his dad and get the bag from him. With every single step I took, I felt deep remorse. I was holding the girl's hand, I looked at her, she gave an innocent look. I would never be able to forgive myself because I too had become a part of their crime, a mobster. I wanted to end this, I wanted my brother to surrender himself. I wanted to save everyone from being a criminal. But today, I was seeing myself as one among them. I was completely perplexed about what's going to happen next or what should I do.


I handed that little girl to her dad and took the bag loaded with money. Ronnie sent two guys to take the bags loaded with guns.


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Raag was coming back to his senses.



"Raag." Robin tried to wake him up.


Raag opened his eyes and felt Robin's hand over his palm. "Raag, how are you feeling now?" Robin inquired. "Robin?" Raag said in surprised tone.
"Yeah!" Robin said holding Raag's hand.


"Where am I? How did you find me?" Raag inquired.


"You are in hospital. Someone from hospital called me and informed that you are admitted." "Hospital? What happened to me?"
"You are fine now. Nothing to-" "Roshni."
"What?"


"She is in trouble."


"Are you out of your mind Raag. She left you in the middle of the road like this. She doesn't even care for you. She didn't even bother to call you up once to see whether you are fine. In fact, she is the one responsible for whatever you are undergoing through. And you are worried for her?!"


"No Robin, you have misunderstood her. Robin, she is in great trouble right now. She needs me. I
can feel that. I should go and help her right now."


Raag stumbled just as he stepped forward from his bed but Robin caught him.


"Raag, you are not in the position to walk even. And for God's sake stop trusting her. Raag, it's clear that she is not at all interested in you anymore. Why don't you understand this much? She is not ready to introduce you to her brother and this is a clear sign of ignorance. Correct me if I'm wrong."


Raag was completely blank.


"Then why did she cry while leaving?" Raag said after a long pause.


"She cried! How can you be so sure that she was actually crying and not acting?" Robin asked.



"I felt it. I felt her tear on my palm. I felt the pain she was undergoing. I heard her cries in that silence of hers." Raag sighed.


"Don't act stupid Raag. Think practically. Fine, if, for instance I believe you then why didn't she introduce you to her brother? Why did she leave you when you needed her the most? Do you have any answer for these questions?"


Raag was inconclusive. He was lost in deep thoughts when Robin's phone rang. Robin went out to carry on his conversation and after a while he came back.


"I'm sorry Raag I have to rush. There is an emergency. But you don't worry I'll be here soon." Robin said and left.


Raag was still lost in his thoughts. He went out from the hospital and was not aware of the world around him. He was in his own thoughts, vacuous, thinking about Roshni. He wasn't bothered about the crowd with whom he clashed on his way. He had no sign of any expression on his face. He became lifeless.


Just as he was about to cross the road, a car came running in full celerity.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 11

I know I am being rude, but I have to do this. I too can't live without you but...


Ronnie stepped out of the car and stood at the end of the road. I was not knowing how to react at this situation. I kept sitting in the car. Ronnie came to me and opened the door.


"Get out of the car." He said.
I came out of the car and stood beside him. "You seriously love him?" He asked.
"Yes." I said looking into his eyes.
He took the gun and stared at me. "What are you gonna do?" I asked.
"I am just gonna cure your disease." He said. "What?"
"Love, my dear, love. You cannot leave him... but I can help him leave this world." He said and
gave a cruel smile.
"You are not gonna do anything like this." "Whose gonna stop me? You?" He cruelly said.
"You're not gonna harm him, please." I fell down on my knees and pleaded before him.
"I can't believe this. You are pleading for the person who is responsible for our father's death?" "He is not responsible for anything. Dad himself was the one responsible for everything. He was a criminal and so are you." I shouted. He slapped me and I fell on ground.


"Bloody hell. Only if you were not my sister, I would have shot you dead at this very moment." He said in anger.


"If not you, I can at least kill that bastard." He added.


I looked into his eyes. I can purely see blood running in his eyes. I became more frightened. I fell down on my knees begging for Raag's life.


"Please don't do this to me. I won't be able to live without him." I pleaded.


"Damn it! Man, you are begging for him? What is so much attached to him? Why can't you understand? Why are you ignoring the fact that he is the bloody son of the person with whose grace... we lost our dad."


I felt very helpless. I wasn't able to convince Ronnie. I looked at him and wiped off my tears. I snatched the gun from him and placed on my forehead. I was about to hit the trigger when Ronnie immediately snatched the gun from me.


"Have you gone mad? You were giving your life for that person? Is he so important to you?" He asked in shock.


I fell on the ground and wept badly. Ronnie picked me up from arms. "I'm sorry. Just look at me." Ronnie said.
I looked into his eyes. For the first time I saw repentance in his eyes.


"I can spare his life only at one condition." He said looking into my eyes. "What?" I asked.
"You'll never meet him again. You'll meet him for the last time and tell him that you are no more interested in him. Promise me."
"Ronnie, please don't do this to me. I can't do this. I won't be able to live without him." "Fine, now I'll not be the one responsible for his death." He said and headed back to the car.


"Ronnie, I promise you." I said to him without looking at him and sat in the car.


We went back to my place. Ronnie was going to stay with me. I went into my room and locked myself inside. I wept very badly. There was no reason left for me to live. This world seemed as if it was nothing but just a planet revolving round the sun. The night was passing, but I was still at that moment when I promised Ronnie not to meet Raag. I was still at the place where we first kissed. The flashback of our meetings were just so picture perfect. But everything that reminded me of



him was very painful because now those moments will just become memories. Life is a novel and Raag was the best chapter of my novel. I wouldn't be able to forget him I know that, but without letting him go away, I won't be able to see him again. Then I came out of my thoughts and went to the terrace. The sky, now, was no more a black velvet cloth. It seemed as if it depicted my life without Raag: dark. I thought of meeting Raag the next day and breaking up the relationship. I went back to my room and stood before the window, waiting for the morning to come. This time the sun was going to bring darkness in my life.


Next morning I called up Raag to meet. He was already waiting for me at the beach. I prepared myself and left from home. I saw him waiting for me at the beach. I went to him and wished that the world should stand still at this very moment. Time should stop at this very point of second. Everyone should disappear except us hugging each other.
"Roshni!" He said and I came out of my thoughts. "Hi!" I said.
"Hey!" Raag said.


Every time when I met him, I used to hug him. But this time it was different. I did not hug him. He found it a little weird.


"What happened?" He asked. "Nothing." I said.
"So, you told your brother?" "What?"
"About us."
"About us. What about us?"
"About us Roshni. Why are you asking such weird questions?"
"Because there is nothing to tell about us. I just had a good time with you that's it. Nothing else-" "Nothing else? Roshni, I want to be with you... forever. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Roshni."
"What? Raag, are you OK? I didn't knew this would go so serious. I-" "You don't want to?"
"Oh c'mon. Be practical Raag. I never thought of this. I like your company that does not mean I
want to live my entire life with you. There's nothing like that between us." "Why? I don't know why are you doing this to me. What's the matter Roshni?"
"Listen Raag, I'm like a bird, I love to fly in the whole sky. You can't keep the bird in cage, right? I
love to flow with the breeze." As I ended this I gulped. Raag was completely speechless.
"Well, Raag, I think before you take it more seriously, we should end this. So, goodbye." I said.


Raag held my hand and a tear from my eye fell on his hand. Immediately I wiped that tear.


"I'm sorry Raag, I have to go. Goodbye." I said and ran from there.


Ronnie was waiting for me on the other side. I sat in the car and looked into the mirror. I could clearly see Raag standing behind. He was standing still without any movement. He froze. He was completely stupefied. I wasn't able to see him in this condition so I dropped the mirror down and looked out from the window. Tears started rolling down my cheeks. My world felt like sinking. Every second I felt as if the time, instead of running forward, should rewind. I just wanted to be with him at this very moment. Raag was still standing there trying to understand what had happened. He was totally shell-shocked. He had become numb. And within seconds he fell on the ground, unconscious.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 10

Without you there is nothing called happiness in my life. It's just emptiness...


"Ronnie." I said in shock.
"So, caught you again?" Ronnie asked.


I wasn't able to say anything. Raag was clueless about what's going on. Ronnie looked at Raag curiously to know about him.


"Won't you introduce me to your friend?" Ronnie asked me. "Ya sure. He is Raag." I said to Ronnie.
"And Raag, this is Ronnie, my brother." I said to Raag.


"Hi!" Ronnie said to Raag forwarding his hand. "Hi!" Raag said without noticing it.


"Raag." I addressed him and forwarded his hand. Ronnie looked at me in shock.


"Need to go for now. Roshni, see you in the evening. Need to talk to you." Ronnie said to me and left.


"So, this was the reason you were not attending my calls?" Raag asked. "Yes. I'm sorry Raag, I did not want him to know about us." I said.
"But why? We aren't doing anything wrong." "I know Raag but..."
"But what? What's wrong in that?"
"You don't know my brother." "But I know you."
"I'm sorry Raag but... I need time for this." As I ended this sentence, I left.
"What? Time for what?"


I did not respond as I already left from there.




"Roshni." He called for me.


But when I did not reply, he spread his hands to check if I were there or not. But to his disappointment I had left already. But still he tried to call me once again.


"Roshni, you're there?" He asked.


But again, there was no answer. He placed down his empty hands in disappointment. I reached home and saw Ronnie waiting for me.


"Are you out of your mind?" Ronnie yelled at me. "What happened?" I asked.
"What do you think I came there by chance, was that a coincidence? No, I knew that you were going to meet him today. I even knew who he is. But I think you are not aware of it. And if you are aware of it and still you are with him, just mind well it won't be good for him."


"What are you talking about? You were spying on me? And what you know about him?"
"Yes, I was spying on you because you are an idiot. Do you remember how our dad died? He was sentenced to death, do you remember that?"
He caught me tightly by my shoulders. "Ronnie, you're hurting me." I said in agony.
"The pain that I'm feeling right now is much more than yours." He said.
"But what's the connection with our father's death and Raag?"
"He's the son of that bloody person who is responsible for our father's death."


I was speechless and thoughtless. Tears started rolling down my cheeks. It suddenly struck my mind that Raag once had told me that his dad had called some cops to catch some criminal who killed his best friend. And the one who was caught by the cops was my dad.


I was totally in shock.


"Roshni, were you not aware of this fact?" He asked me. "No." I said.


Ronnie threw me on the couch.


"Don't even think of lying to me." He said pointing out a gun to me.
"Kill me." I said holding the gun tightly and placing it over my forehead. "What are you doing? Leave it." He snatched his gun from my hand.


"Are you out of your mind?" He again yelled at me.
"I won't be able to leave him. I love him, Ronnie. I am in love with Raag." I said.



Ronnie was very frustrated by the last sentence I spoke. He threw the vase on the floor in frustration. I was scared by his action. He held my hand and dragged me out on the street. He took the car and asked me to get in.


"Where are you taking me?" I asked in shock. "Just get in." He yelled at me.


I sat inside and he drove the car in full throttle. "Where are you taking me?" I asked.
He did not reply and accelerated the speed.


"Please Ronnie, slow down. You are scaring me."


After moving ahead few miles, he stopped the car in middle of the road where no other vehicles were possible to pass. It was totally dark.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 9

Everything was going good, until this day...


One day after departing from Raag, I went home. I saw the door was open as I keep the keys under the vase. I went inside to see what exactly was going on. I saw a shadow of human figure in the hall. I was scared, so I picked up the vase that was placed in the hall and went to hit him. As I went near to him, he turned at me and the vase fell on the floor. My heart started beating faster. I was even more scared at that time.


"How did you find me?" I asked. "That was easy." He said.



I tried to escape from there, but he caught me by my hand.


"Please leave me. It's hurting me." I pleaded.
"O really! It hurt me the same way when you ran away from me." He said and threw me on the couch.


He closed the door and took out the gun.


"I could have killed you for betraying me only if you weren't my sister." He said.
"That's the best thing you could have done to me. You know I'll not join your 'gang', then what you want from me?" I said.


"Just shut up. I am not here to take your advice. I am here on some mission. I want you to be obedient. I would be busy with my work that does not mean you can run away again. You don't want to be in my gang fine, do whatever you like, but don't cross your limits. My eyes will always be on you." He warned me, placing the gun on my forehead.


He left me with a threat. The whole night I kept thinking of him. If he finds out that I love Raag, he would never accept it. I spent the whole night in threat. I thought not to meet Raag until Ronnie completes his work and goes from here. Next day I did not go to meet Raag. He called me up, but I did not respond. This followed up for next 5 days.
Raag was tensed, so he went to Robin and told about this. "It's clear Raag. She is ignoring you." Robin said.
"This can't happen. Why would she ignore me?" Raag asked.
"Because now she is fed up of you." "What?"
"Raag, she is not interested in you anymore. She is ignoring you, please accept this fact. It is better for you."
"This is just nonsense. She can't do this to me."
"Fine, then keep calling her and let her ignore you and play with your emotions."


Raag did not bother about what Robin said and kept calling me. I thought of meeting him and telling the truth, so I called him after a week.


"Hello." I said.
"Roshni. Thank God you called me. Are you ok? Where are you? I want to meet you." He said. "I also want to meet you and answer all your questions."
"Can we meet now?"
"Ya, I'll see you at the beach within 15 minutes." "OK."


I went to the beach where Raag was already waiting for me.



"Raag." I said.
"Roshni, where have you been?" He asked.


I was unable to answer him. I hugged him tightly. "Roshni." Someone from behind called me.
I turned back to see and was totally in shock. It was my brother Ronnie standing there. I was clueless about what is going to happen next.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 8

This time the rain was different. Every drop of rain, I felt this time gave me a different feeling. A
feeling of love, a feeling of being complete...


"Where have we reached?" He asked. "Near some mall. But it's closed." I said. "Is there anything where we can sit?" "Ya, let's go."


We sat on the bench kept near the mall. It was raining heavily and there was no one on the street, except both of us. I was feeling a bit cold as we were completely drenched. Raag hugged me
tightly and I felt cozy in his arms. I closed my eyes and rested my head on his shoulder. He kissed
my forehead. We hugged each other intimately. I felt so protected in his arms. I never felt this before. It was a very warm feeling which I hoped to never end. Slowly unaware of this world, we kissed each other, again it was a long and passionate kiss. But this time it was extra romantic as the rain was adding that extra tinge of romance to it. It was lightning heavily. Suddenly something happened to Raag and he stood up.


"What happened?" I asked and held his hand.



The rain had almost stopped. Raag placed his hands on my face.


"There is only one thing I wish at this moment." He said. "What?" I asked.
"I want to see... only you at this moment. I was never upset for the fact of losing my eyesight. I
had prepared myself in such a way that I too can lead a normal life. But today I feel so helpless, I
can't see my love." He sighed.
As he said this, his eyes became wet. I hugged him tightly and wept. He wiped my tears. "I'm such a fool." He said after a long silence.
"Hmm?" I said in shock.
"I made you cry baby. I don't need these eyes to see you. I see you through my heart, I can feel you.
You are so pretty." He said, pampering my head and smiled.


I smiled and hugged him tightly. As the rain had stopped, we decided to go home and have dinner. We ordered pizza and were waiting for it to be delivered.


"Let's dance." I asked.
"What? Are you out of your mind? I can't dance." He said. "Why? I'm here to teach you. C'mon."


I put on the music and pulled Raag towards me. I placed his hands on my waist and placed mine around his neck. I taught him the steps and then the dance went on its flow.


"See, I told you it's easy." I said. "I love this." He said.


I gave a sweet kiss on his lips and the doorbell rang. We had the pizza and he left for his home.

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 7

Birthday, surprise, hug, dance, kiss and rainfall - A romantic sequence. Raag went to his friend, Robin, who was a CBI officer.
"Hey Raag." Robin said. "Hi!" He said.
"After a long time?"
"Ya. I was a bit busy." He said and smiled. "With whom?"
"You caught me aah?"
"Yeah, now c'mon tell me who's that?" "Roshni."



"Do I know her?"
"Ya. She is the one who yelled on me at the mall." "Oh my God! Seriously?"
"Ya. I mean, I also don't know how it happened but it has..." Robin hugged him.
"I am so happy for you buddy." Robin said. "Thank you." He said.
"But..."
"But what?"
"I don't want to see you depressed anymore. I hope, I can trust that girl. I mean, I am not doubting on her but I care for you and I don't want anyone to hurt you. So..."
"Don't worry. She loves me a lot. And so do I." "So, did you propose her?"
"Not yet. But I'm waiting for a better time."
"God bless both of you." Robin hugged him again.
Next day it was Raag's birthday and I wanted to give him a surprise. As usual we met on the seashore.


"Come with me." I said. "Where?" He asked.
"Don't ask questions. Come with me." I said and held his hand. I took him to my apartment. I made him sit on the sofa.
"I'll be right back." I said. "But... Roshni." He said. "Just 5 minutes please."


I went to my room and after few minutes, I came with a cake, singing a birthday song. Raag was totally surprised.


"You remembered?" He asked.
"How could I forget such a precious day?" I said. "But I think, I told my birth date only once."
"I have a good memory then."
"It's.. it's really a pleasant surprise." "I have one more surprise for you." "What?"
"I have prepared this cake for you."
"That's so sweet of you. Thank you so much."


I lightened the candle and placed the cake in front of Raag. Raag blew off the candle and I sang the birthday song again. I placed the knife in Raag's hand and helped him cut the cake. He fed me the piece of cake. And I spread the cream on his nose. He caught my hand and pulled me towards him and placed his nose on mine so that the cream could also get on my nose. That was the most awesome moment. We came closer to each other and within seconds his lips were on mine. We kissed each other. A long, passionate kiss. After the kiss ended, he gave me his locket with 'R' written in braille but I couldn't recognize what was written.


"What's printed on this?" I asked. "It's 'R' written in braille." He said. "It's very pretty."
"It is."
"Would you help me to wear this?" "Sure."


He helped me in wearing that locket. We hugged each other again. It started raining and thundering.


"Let's go for a walk." He said. "But it's raining." I said.
"That's the reason I want to have a walk with you."


I held his hand and we went for a walk in a romantic rainfall.