Sunday 31 March 2013

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 6


A hug - No words can explain how it feels being in the arms of your beloved.


After departing from him I was even more eager to meet him the next day. After my job I thought of calling him. So I called him up, but his phone was switched off. So I thought of meeting him the next day. But I was missing him a lot and wasn't able to keep him out of my thoughts.
Next day again I met him on the beach. He was waiting for me. "Hi!" I said.
"I was waiting for you." He said.
"Let's have a walk." "Ok."


We went for a walk on the beach. He folded his stick and removed his shades. I held his hand. The feeling when I held his hand is something that even words can't explain.


"Yesterday I tried your phone but it was switched off." I said.
"Ya, I don't know what's the problem with it. I'll surely give it for repairing today itself." He said. "Ok."


After a while I held his arm and he gave me a smile. The sun was just stretching its arms after a long good night sleep. The sky was brightened with a hue of orange and red.


"Now you know almost everything about me." He said. "So?" I asked.
"So, tell me something about you." "What you want to know?"
"Where are you from? Why do you live alone here?"
"Actually I ran away from my home." "What? Why?"


"My brother wanted me to marry his friend forcefully. Actually after the death of my parents my brother has taken care of me. But I just hated his friend whom my brother wanted me to marry. But he doesn't understand that. So I ran away from there."


"Oh! But you should have discussed this with your brother." "I did. But he was not ready to listen to me."
"But what if he finds you here?"
I was speechless. I stopped walking. "What happened?" He asked.
"Nothing." I sighed.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked this." I kept quiet.
Raag placed his arm around my shoulders and I looked into his eyes. I could see myself in them. I
gave him a tight bear hug, then he placed his hands around my face.


"Don't ever be sad. I love your smile. Keep smiling." He said. I gave a smile. He felt it and again we hugged each other.

Saturday 30 March 2013

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 5

Holding hands and walking on beach.


Next morning I woke up at 6 AM. There was too much of time for my job, so I thought of going for a walk. It was still dark outside. But as I was not afraid of this darkness I went for a walk. I went to the beach where coincidentally I found Raag.


"Hey! Good morning," I said. "Good morning." He replied. "So, how are now?"
"I am fine. By the way how come you are here in this early morning?" "Just like that. What about you?"
"Just... like that."
"What happened? You still don't seem Okay."


He didn't say anything. His silence was killing me.


"Please say something Raag. If you think, I am your friend please share it with me." I said. "10 years back I lost my dad on the same day." He said.
"Oh! I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked."


He went silent again. I kept my hand on his shoulder. "Raag." I addressed him.
"I was in 2nd grade when my mom passed away. My dad took care of me from then. He was the best father. He was a bartender. Once after his job he was coming back home. On his way, he saw something that ruined his life. Someone had shot his best friend in front of his eyes. That guy saw my father and ran after him. My dad called the cops immediately but that guy called up his gang. That guy caught my dad; meanwhile his gang fellows also reached there. They started beating my dad but fortunately the cops arrived there and rescued my dad. My dad safely reached home whereas they all got arrested. He decided to go far away from that city. Next day, we shifted to
this town and were very happy until that day. I was in grade 7 and it was the day of my result. I got A+ and was very excited about it. I ran to show the result to my dad. But on my way the scene that I saw was the last thing I ever saw. It was the last time I saw my dad. That guy had sent someone
to kill me and my dad. He was beating my dad very badly. My dad asked me to run from there. I ran as fast as possible. Another guy followed me. I heard the noise of gun shooting and turned back.


I saw my dad lying on the ground hit with a bullet. Suddenly I got distracted by the noise of the horn from the tanker loaded with some chemicals. To save me from accident the tanker driver took a turn and clashed with the electric lamp post due to which the chemical from the tank
 
spread on the ground. I slipped on the ground and came in contact with that chemical. I went unconscious. When I woke up everything was dark. I lost my eyesight as well as my dad who meant the world to me. I was left all alone fighting with this darkness. The guy who was arrested was then sentenced to death. But it didn't bring my dad back to me."


As he completed this a tear rolled over his cheek. My eyes too became wet but I controlled myself. I removed his shades and took the stick from his hand.


"What are you doing?" He asked.
I held his hand and said, "You don't need this anymore. I'll always be there for you lightning up your way."


"Roshni... till when?" He asked. "Till the day I breathe my last."


The sun started rising slowly and we came close to each other. The sky filled with red color spreading love everywhere.


"The sky looks amazing. Its totally covered with shades of red. See it through my eyes." I said. "Its beautiful." He said and smiled.

Friday 29 March 2013

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 4


I don't know what is wrong with him. But I can't see him depressed.


Rain had stopped and the sun was shinning brightly spreading its rays over the sky as if the golden glitter was spread over it. The rain drops on the leaves were shinning like the beautiful little diamonds. I shuffled myself from glancing at the beauty of nature to going back to work.


The day was just like any other normal day but I was missing someone. Yes, I was missing Raag.



After the work hours I thought of meeting him. I went to his restaurant without informing him. But he was not there. He had taken leave on that day. But anyhow I wanted to meet him, so I called him up.


"Hello." He said. "Hey," I said. "Roshni?"
"Yup."
"Ya, tell me."
"Where are you? I have come to your restaurant but they told me that you have taken leave. Are you fine?"
"Ya, I am fine. I am at the beach." "Why do you sound so low?" "Nothing. I am fine. Don't worry." "I am coming there in a while."
"No need dear. I am fine. Don't bother yourself."
"That's fine with me. I am coming."


Before he could say anything, I hung up the call. I reached to the beach after half an hour as I
wasn't aware of the way. I found him standing alone at the shore.


"Hey." I said to him but he did not respond. I kept my hand on his shoulder.
"Raag." I said
"Ya. Hi." He said.
"Where were you lost? Is everything OK?" "Ya, I am fine."


He gave a faint smile.


"Who are you fooling?" I asked.
"I am not in a good mood that's it." "Why? What happened?"
"I think, I'll leave now. It's too late." "But..."


He did not listen to me and went away. I was still standing there thinking about him. I wanted to talk to him. But I felt that I should leave him alone for a while.


I went back home and had my dinner. I took my cell phone and dialed his number but I realized that it is too late to call him, so I disconnected the call. I was not feeling good about him. I was worried about him. Suddenly I got a call from unknown number. I picked up the call but no one responded. I was scared. I disconnected the call and tried to get some sleep.

Thursday 28 March 2013

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies - Chapter 3

You, me and ice cream.

It had been a week since I met him. I started working in the mall and was happy with that job. But after the job when I came back home I was all alone. That loneliness was killing me from inside. I could not get Raag out of my mind. I thought of meeting him. So after my job hours I went to the restaurant and found him on stage of course. He had an amazing voice. He had that velvety touch in his voice. I was totally lost in his song. He was leaving for home and I followed him. He was walking to his home. Suddenly he stopped in the middle of the way.


"So, would you just follow me like this or you would like to walk with me?" He asked. "How did you find it's me?" I smiled and asked.

"That's my specialty dear." "Quite impressive."

"I know."

"So, how are you?"

"I'm fine. How about you?"

"I'm also fine. Just busy with the new job." "OK. So where are you treating me?" "Treat for what?"

"For your new job."

"Oh! So what you want to have?" "Ice cream."

"Ice cream? OK. Let's go then."


We went to the ice cream parlor.


"You have really great voice." I said to him. "Thanks." He said and smiled.

"It's lightening heavily. It's gonna rain."


"I don't think so." "Maybe."

"I hope you are not getting late."

"Don't worry. There is no one waiting for me at home." "Why? I mean you stay alone?"

"Ya."


"Same here. No one waiting for me too." "It's just been a week in this city."

"So, you haven't been to the beach?" "Nope."

"Wanna go?" "Now?"

"No. Maybe tomorrow." "OK. I'll let you know." "How and when?"

"I'll call you tomorrow."

"OK. Take down my number."

I noted his number and gave mine. We had our ice cream and left for home. "Now hope to see you soon." He said.

"Ya sure." I said. "Goodnight." "Goodnight."


He left for his home and I was staring at his back. After a while I too went to my room. I wasn't able to sleep that night so I went to the window.

It started drizzling in a while and I stretched my arm to feel the little droplets of rain. I felt as if little crystals are shinning on my palm. I took a glance over it and smiled. It was a visual treat for my eyes to see those beautiful droplets under the street light falling on earth's lap.

After a while I went to sleep hoping to see him next day.

Wednesday 27 March 2013

With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies Chapter 1 & 2


With You, Is Where My Heaven Lies






Just a simple heartbreaking love story.


It was dark everywhere. I was running for my life. Finally, I ended up in a railway station and found a train which was supposed to depart within few seconds. I climbed into that train and the train started moving slowly. Four people came running, searching for me. I hid myself under the berth and the train almost left the station. I gave a sigh of relief. I was so tired that I didn't even notice when I fell into a deep sleep. I already had booked the ticket for this train and fortunately after so many troubles I reached the station on time.


It was morning and I had reached my destination. I was very hungry so took my breakfast and tea at the station itself and then headed over to my friend Riah's house, hoping her to be present there.


Finally after an hour, I reached Riah's home and again my good luck she was at home. She was completely shocked on seeing me in this condition because she also knew that I had run away from my house and reached to hers.


"Hey, what happened? Why you suddenly ran from your home?" She asked. "Riah, do you think that is a home?" I replied.
"I know you are frustrated by your brother's behavior, but you know its dangerous to run from your house."


"I better know Riah. And don't worry I'll not stay here for longer. Once I get a good job, I'll shift somewhere."


"Don't worry dear I'll surely help you out for getting a good job."


"But first you have to help me out with some shopping dear. I just brought two pairs of clothes." "Sure, we'll go to the mall nearby in the evening and then we'll have dinner somewhere out. OK?" "Sure. So, I'll just freshen up."
"OK."


I unpacked my luggage and got ready. I helped Riah in preparing the lunch and after having lunch we took the afternoon nap. After the nap we headed to the mall. I was looking for some good clothes store unknown to the fact that Riah had still not come out of the previous store. I looked behind to find Riah, but she wasn't there and I started to search for her. Suddenly, I clashed with a guy.

"What the hell? Can't you just watch your way? Are you blind?" I said rudely. "I'm extremely sorry." He replied politely.
"What sorry? I know you guys very well. First, you'll intentionally clash with girls and then bluntly say sorry. What you think? Am I a fool?" I almost shouted at him.
"Look, this really wasn't intentionally. I'm really sorry for this." "Oh! Shut up..."


"What are you doing here? He said he is sorry now don't fight. Let's go." Riah interrupted me, held my hand and took me to the store.
That guy was still standing there. His friend was laughing from behind. "What's so funny hah?" That guy asked his friend.
"Nothing. Just enjoyed the way she was shouting at you." He replied.
"Very funny. Now shall we move?" "Yup, let's go."

Riah and I went to the garment store where again I saw that stranger.

"Riah, look there. He is the same guy who clashed with me." I said. "So what?" Riah asked.
"So, he is following us."
"Oh please, this store is not owned by us. He too might be shopping over here. Stop thinking and doubting too much dear."
"Yeah, right I think I'm just too much stressed up."
"I think you are hungry. Let's go for dinner." "Yup, sure."


We went to the restaurant nearby and again a coincidence. I saw that guy in the restaurant too. But this time he was there not for having dinner but he was a singer over there.


"Oh no! Not again." I exclaimed. "What happened?" Riah asked. "Look who's on stage."
"Oh, that's the same guy! What a coincidence!"
"Yeah, so let's move from here."
"Why? What's the problem with this guy. Come on, stop worrying. Nothing is gonna happen. He is not following you. He is a singer here. And the food over here is awesome. So I'm not going anywhere."
"Fine."


The waiter offered the table that was just in front of the stage as no other table was available. We settled over there and he started singing. He completed his song just in front on the seat where I was sitting. I thought he intentionally did this to impress me, so I stood up in fierce and gave a tight slap.


"Stop following me." I said in anger and went out.


That guy was left speechless. He didn't even utter a word. He was still standing there in shock. Riah paid the bill and went to him.


"Hey, I'm really sorry. Actually my friend is little depressed and frustrated. I hope you understand." Riah said to him.
"Why it's always me?" He asked Riah.
"I'm really sorry." Riah said and left from there.


She came to me but did not speak to me as I was not in a mood to talk. We were waiting for the cab for a long time.


"What the hell? Are these cab fellows on strike or what?" I said in frustration. "Relax, we'll get it soon. Don't worry." Riah consoled me.


We were standing at the opposite side of the restaurant and suddenly I noticed that guy coming out of the restaurant. I was totally shell-shocked seeing him.


"Oh God!" I exclaimed.
"What happened?" Riah asked.
"Look there." I said and pointed towards him.
"Oh God! You slapped him? What were you thinking about him and what the actual situation is? Do you realize what a big mistake you have made?" Riah yelled on me.


"Ok. Fine. I've done a mistake and I do regret for that. But what should I do now?" "Go and apologize."
"I can't face him."
"You have to do it. Go." "Ok."

Now begins their introduction after a sweet sorry. The girl, her name is Roshni which means light and the guy, his name is Raag which means musical notes.


I asked Riah to go home and I would be joining her later. I realized what a big mistake I had made. I saw that guy with a stick and I realized that he was blind. So I went to him for asking apology. I know it was a big mistake and I was not worth of this apology. Still I gathered my courage and went to him.


"Excuse me." I said to him. "Yes." He replied.
"Hi... Em..." I stammered.


"Do I know you?" He asked.
"Yeah, actually I'm the one who just slapped you in there."
He didn't say anything and kept his hands on both his cheeks. "Don't worry I'm not here to hit you." I said.
"Then what are you up to?" He asked.
"Actually, I just wanted to say I'm really very sorry. I know I'm not worth it, but really I'm... I'm heartily very sorry."
"That's fine with me. And thank God that you realized it so soon."
"Please don't embarrass me. It was not intentionally, it was just by mistake. I didn't know that you can't... that you can't..."
"That I can't see? That I'm blind?"
"Please don't say this. I'm extremely sorry." "That's fine." He said with a faint smile.


I knew he was upset and he just forgave me for a sake of courtesy. But I actually was regretting on what I did. He was going away and I approached him again.


"Hey." I said.
"Yes, you want to say something." He said. "You haven't forgiven me yet."
"No, I have. Trust me." "Are you sure?"
"Yup."
"OK. Actually, I'm going on the same way if you would like to join me." "Ya, I don't mind. We'll take a cab?"
"No. I mean it's not too far we can walk."
"OK."
We started walking. There was no conversation between us. I thought of starting a conversation. "By the way I'm Roshni." I said and put my hand forward for a handshake.
"I'm Raag." He plainly said it and continued walking.


I understood that he wasn't able to figure that I had put my hand forward for a handshake. I too continued walking.


"My house is on the left side." I said. "But I have to go straight." He said "Ok. So I'll leave."
"Shall I drop you till your home?"
"Nope, I'll manage. It's just a 2 min walk." "OK. So when are we meeting next?"
"I don't know."


"Well, you can find me in the restaurant itself, anytime in evening." "OK."
"Hope to meet you soon."
"Same here."
"Good night." He said and put forward his hand for a hand shake. "Good night and sorry again." I said and shook a hand with him. Read more at Buzzle:

I reached home and found Riah waiting for me.


"Hey." Riah greeted me. "Hi!" I said.
"So, did he forgive you?"
"Ya, I think so. In fact, he accompanied me till the main street." "That's good. So what's next?"
"I don't know when I'm going to meet him next."
"Hello! I'm not asking about him. I'm asking about your plan for tomorrow."
"Oh! Nothing much. I'll search for some job ads in the paper and go for interview." "O ya, thanks for reminding me. You just get into your room, I'll catch you later." "OK."


I don't know what I reminded her of. I went into my room and changed the dress. I stood near the window looking out at the sky under a fading turquoise sky and clouds with watercolor-gray outlines, the night was as if a black piece of velvet had been lied over the sky and sprinkled with shinning gems. I just closed my eyes to intake the beauty of that night and suddenly the moment of that handshake stuck to my mind and my heart started beating faster. A faint smile appeared on my face. Riah entered my room and I came out of my thoughts.


"Hey, I just had a word with one of my friend and he said that he could help you with the job. He is the manager in the mall where we had gone for shopping. There is a vacancy for sales executive there. So we'll go there tomorrow?" Riah asked.


"Ya sure. Of course." I said.
"OK, then tomorrow at 10:30 am we'll be going there. Alright?" "Yup."
"Good night." "Good night."


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Next morning I dressed up for the job interview and went to the mall with Riah. His friend took the interview and told me to join from the next day itself. I was happy to get that job. I told this good news to Riah and she too was happy for me.


"I knew it. Congrats." She greeted me.


"Thanks." I said and smiled.
"But I'm sorry. I have to leave tomorrow. I have a flight tomorrow and I'll be out for a month or more."
"Why?"
"I'm an air-hostess. I hope that you remember." "O ya. So, where would I be living now?"
"Don't worry my dear. You can stay at my place till I come back. Then we'll plan out something. Don't worry."
"Thanks. I don't know what I would have done without you."


I gave a bear hug to her.


Next day Riah left for her job and I started working in that mall.