"Love heals quicker than time"

I stood up and walked to him after understanding what he was trying to convey .

To convey that he cherishes the time we spend together .

Our hands entwined so perfectly as if they were made for each other.

We came close .

Then I looked into his eyes and it felt so ataractic.

Then i followed my heart and did the same as he did.

Aadhi zameen, aadha aasmaan tha
Aadhi manzilein, aadha raasta tha
Ikk tere aane se mukamaal hua sab ye
Bin tere jahaan bhi bewajah tha

Tera dil banke main saath tere dhadkoon
Khudko tujhse ab door na jaane doon

Ki sang tere paniyon sa, paniyon sa

Paniyon si behti rahoon
Tu sunta rahe main kahaniyaan si kehti rahoon

Ki sang tere baadalon sa, baadalon sa
Baadalon sa udti rahoon
Tere ek ishaare pe teri ore mudti rahoon
Ooo...

Then both of us sang and slowly moved with the serene rythm.
Our hands placed at perfect positions .

.............

The loud thunderous claps and voices reciting "Neil ! Neil! Once more!!" broke my trance .

I looked around to make myself familiar and to remind myself that I was in the cafe savouring not just the food but something which has become my favourite , his voice.

He looked at me after thanking the guests and many onlookers who came in just to find out the reason for such a gathering.

I guess they got the reason now.

He slowly moved down the stage and walked towards me .
God ! He is looking dashing in that outfit of his.

Ughhh I don't know what's getting over me. I want to stop all this.
Or do I?

Sometimes you need time to figure out what your heart desires and what you want.

.......
Avni greeted Neil and as usual expressed her pleasure but by something Neil didn't expect.

At least not so early.

Like the sudden rain on a bright summer day. The cool water which feels better than the sunny sky .

Avni engulfed him in a tight bone crushing hug which made Neil land on the zenith.

Both of them experienced a spark. An ignited one. An already existing one.

Avni didn't want to move away and neither did Neil.

The way their hearts thumped due to the closeness , the way their breaths were even yet they weren't.

After recovering from the initial shock he slowly kept his hands on her shoulders .

He was afraid that he would break this beautiful moment .

This was their first hug. First out of the many .

Nobody bothered to care about the deep rooted reason behind this embrace.

For them it was the start of a new journey.

A journey which they named as friendship.
.

The onlookers didn't bother to, chuck that , didn't want to break their moment .
For them they were not just friends. They couldn't be.

The satiated look that adorned their faces was something rare.

Ms Daisy stood there watching them with affection. The she let out what she wanted too in a voice audible to her own self .

" I hope you achieve the best in life . God please don't break his heart again. " She said while her hands were placed closed to her heart.

................. ..

The ride back home was in different vehicles but their minds were occupied with something familiar..

.........

I drove on the streets that were almost empty . With a cheeky smile on my face .

Today I feel like I have got another friend , a new one after so many years .

Thinking about friends I got reminded of Aayush . My friend .
My best friend. My partner in crime.
I mentally chuckle at the last line . Partners in crime.

I will call him tomorrow for sure. Everybody deserves a second chance and when it's your best friend rules can be bent .

...
Both the drivers landed at their parking zones and then walked to the door together.

The day was tiresome as Avni had a major case to solve while Neil spent most of his time honing his skills.

Finally after a lot of bickering they concluded it to be best ,if they leave their previous discussion for morning as they were tired as hell and all both of them wanted was to hug their respective pillows and drown in the ocean of sleep.

A lot was there to discover about each other and about themselves .
But sometimes all you need is a break.

Neil being Neil didn't sleep until he got his daily drug of kisses and scoldings along with chocolates from Bebe.

Addictive drugs.

Finally the long day ended with a lot new happening . Things which none of them spoke about but which they were well aware of.

.............

"Avni I will go and bring your favourite dish . Okay." A male baritone mutters.

"Yippee daddy." An excited girl with big black eyes and long black hair cheered .

"You were in the kitchen for that only right?" Asked her father with a mischievous smile.

"Sorry Dadda" the girl speaks before holding her ears and then laughing out loud with her father.

"Dadda ! Daddy!!! Please please don't leave me. No!!!"

I woke up to that horrible dream . One second before it showcased the happy moments and the other ruined my life.

I need this to stop.
Right now.

I searched around for water but then realised that I had already drank like a camel but still required more.
Silly girl! Or more like Thirsty crow!

I moved out of the comfy bed , something I really didn't want to , owing to the lathargic nature I have.

Finally I dragged myself out of the room and moved down the stairs only to find someone already there.

Moving towards the main door.

Neil?!

Hello friends must be thinking ki itni jaldi. Kahin Sooraj west se to nhi nikala.

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