Yeh pal guzar gayaa tere binaa
Ik aur din dhalaa tere binaa
Aage nikal gayaa rastaa meraa
Jab dil thehar gayaa tere binaa...

Ab hota hai savera
Shaam se bhi saanwla
Tujhse yaadon ke alaawa
Kuch bhi toh naa milaa

She turned and tossed in her bed.

Tere saath hi neendein bhi chali gayi
Mujhse milne phir kabhi tu naa aaya
Khaali haath hi barsaatein chali gayi
Kitni baatein ho gayi
Tu na aaya... Tu naa aaya...
Tu Naa Aaya...

Seemed like sleep was far away from her eyes.. She got up and went to her cupboard to take out something - something special - a hankerchief, The Hankerchief, which was his!

Main paigam deti rahi
Par teri khabar naa aayi
Shaam ke parinde laut aaye
Magar mere aangan mein aayi tanhaai
Saath chalna tha jidhar,
Tu chhod aaya udhar

Ab to qissa ho gaya hai
Milna tera mera
Kya jeene ka matlab hi
Saans lena reh gaya?

She just held onto that hanky tightly as if it was her everything at the moment. How she wished it was him instead of that!! She felt if just one time he could come to her, she will hold his hand and never leave again!
There were still many promises to make and fulfill, many wishes and the utmost desire of living TOGETHER!

Tere saath hi neendein bhi chali gayi
Mujhse milne phir kabhi tu naa aaya
Khaali haath hi barsaatein chali gayi
Kitni baatein ho gayi, tu na aaya...
Tu naa aaya... Tu naa aaya...
Tu naa aaya... Tu naa aaya...

Tu Naa Aaya!

She laid on her bed, cried, silently but bitterly! Only if he could return to her and wipe her tears with all the love and affection his eyes always reflected for her. 'Only if she could again get lost in his warm touch and feel the peace'. Only if he could return! But she knew THE TRUTH!

Did destiny have another plan for her? Let's see!!

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"Humara pyar adhura nhi h Monami, hum pyar se pehle adhure the lekin pyar ke baad nhi!"
"Lekin tumhare jane ke baad to it feels mera astitva hi khatam ho gya Karan!😞", Thought an exhausted Monami.

"Humari pehli mulakat ke baad shayad hum ek doosre ka chehra bhi nahi dekhna chahte the... Par shayad kismat ko kuchh aur manzoor tha...
Aur humari aakhri meet, humari las..t mula..kat me hum ek doosre ke sath rehna chahte the par tab bhi kismat ko kuchh aur hi manzoor tha.." she sighed.

...thanks neha di;)

She didn't realise when she slept while her face was decorated with dried tear marks. From the past few days this is how she slept, reminiscing all 'their memories'. Sid found her behaviour weird as she talked less than before especially to him.

Sid tried to inquire her but she either avoided his questions or lied to escape. It has even happened - a time or two - that she burst out on him. He could clearly make out she was not in the right state of mind but he thought to leave her alone for sometime yet couldn't resist. Afterall, he was her best buddy!
He even asked Sanju about it but she also, some way or the other, didn't answer him clearly. He definitely knew something was wrong with his girls..

In these days - that were no less than an eternity to Monami - it had sort of become their routine: Monami would fake smile to assure Sid while he, though wanted to know, behaved as if he didn't get the 'dummy' smile. He wanted her to blurt out everything she had in her mind and heart, but stayed back everytime due to her behaviour. So he didn't talk to her more than the casual talks, thinking she needed time.

{"It is not important to have a long friends' list on Facebook and Whatsapp.
But it is important to have at least one friend who can read your 'Face' as a 'Book' and ask what's up."
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam}

Then, Sid and Sanjana would go out for a walk when Monami slept (apparantly) and as soon as they left Monami would open her eyes and surround herself with Karan's memories and 'their memories' they once made together. After an hour or so when would Sanju return to the room, she would find Monami sleeping in the same position..💔😢
[If I were a doctor {jo mujhe kabhi nhi banna,} I would repair and bandage tiny Monu's tuta hua dil🥺❤️‍🩹 =/]

Tonight was one of the same kind. Monami didn't realise when she slept clenching onto his hanky while her face was decorated with dried tear marks. She always lied in the bed in the same position as of when SidSa left, so that no one could get to know about all this. I never thought I would say this, but jo ladki sochkar bolna to kya bolkar bhi nhi sochti thi, pichhle kuchh dino me usne apne emotions ko mask karna seekh liya hai.🙁

Siddharth and Sanjana were walking, suddenly Siddharth bhagne lgta h asking Sanju to chase him but bhaagte bhaagte wo kisi se takra gya. Seeing that 'someone',

Sid: Arey Karan 'Bro'? Aap yahan?
[Sanju: (in mind) Ye Balli idhar itti raat gye yahan ka kar raho h!?]
Balli: (*happy but composed himself*) Kya kar rha hun matlab? Tum jo kar rhe ho wahi kar rha hun..
Sid: (amused a bit) Matlab aap bhi walk kr rhe ho?
Balli: "Ha, wahi!"

Sid asked him about the bandage on his forehead but he was lost in his own thoughts. Seeing him like that Sanju felt suspicious while Sid snapped his fingers in order to bring him back to reality.
Balli: Ha? Kya hua?
Sid: Wahi to bro! Yeh kya hua h? while pointing towards his forehead
Balli: A.. wo kuchh nahi bs zara si chot h thik ho jayegi... You guys continue... Good night!
And with a slight smile he went.
[Sanju: (in mind) Ye Balli thoda badla badla badla lg raho h... while seeing Balli]

Sid: Sanju, aajkal Karan bro aur Monu kafi badle badle lag rhe h...
Sanjana looked at him, then at Balli's retreating figure and then looked down and sighed. All her actions were noticed by Sid. He wanted to ask her but stopped himself. He composed himself and broke the silence.

Sid: (while running) Catch me if you can!
Thus breaking the trance of Sanjana; she smiled and ran behind him. "Chirkut"

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"Monami was sleeping peacefully.", wish I could say this but how could she sleep 'peacefully' without 'Her Jaan'.
It hadn't been the time yet for Sanju to return but the doors of her room opened while a person entered and closed the door. He/She saw her with a smile and eyes reflecting relief and loads of love.

Karan slowly progressed towards her. He bent down and planted a soft kiss on her forehead which made her stress lines to vanish. He smiled at this subconscious reaction. They had soul connection. He sat beside her on a stool while facing her and took her hand in his and held it close to his heart.💖 He was startled for a second seeing 'his' hanky dropping from her hand but as he realised the matter, he smiled again. He then again looked at the most beautiful thing rn. It was then when he noticed the dried tear marks. He couldn't smile anymore, his smille burnt to ashes and all his pain when they weren't TOGETHER came infront of his eyes. He wiped the lone tear that tried to fall. He caressed her cheek and said

Ks: Monami, ab no more rona dhona, don't worry, ME HOON!
He said so, closed his eyes and kissed the second most beautiful thing... Their entangled hands and again crept her hand at his heart like he'd been yearning for this for years. Looked like she could feel his heartbeat, his presence and the soft touch of his lips as a small smile made its way to her angelic face. Suddenly in sleep,

Mo: Kar..an!

SHE FEELS HIM!
Hearing her voice he jerked open his eyes and kept his hand and rubbed on her cheek like he always did.😌 She slowly opened her eyes and he first thing she saw was HIM which made her smile. He lifted her up and made her to sit while still caressing her cheek.

Ks: Ek baar phirse boldo Monami... 
Mo: (smiling) Karan!
Without waiting a second, they both hugged each other. There was silence in the room as they were feeling the coziness of that hug. One could only the sounds of curtains rubbing against each other and that of the clock ticking. They both felt their shoulders wet but who cared? Tears were falling down uncontrollably from their closed eyes. 

Ks: (composing a lil) Taras gya tha tumhare muh se apna naam sunne ke liye me Monami...😫 he tightened his grip on her 💖

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When Monami heard him she realized what just happened and as he tightened the grip she jerked him and get off the bed seeing him with her bloodshot eyes. While Karan was just stunned at her behaviour but what she did next made him look at her more shockingly.
Monami quickly took out her gun and pointed towards him but not at him because somewhere in her heart she didn't want to do that. 

Mo: Kyo aaye ho tum mere room me 'Balli'? Mene bola tha tumhe mujhse door rehne ko but tum to yahan aagye aur mujhe hug karne ka right sirf mere apno ko hai YOU BETTER MIND THAT!!
she whisper-yelled while holding back her tears which were till now flowing out of her control.

Karan saw her and he just wanted her to let her tears flow at least in front of HIM so that he could wipe them off. He was definitely hurt but she was more.. and right now, she was his first priority. He could clearly see pain in her eyes and seeing her like that his heart skipped a beat. But the next moment what made him wipe his tears and faintly smile were her hands trembling. He knew this was not because she doesn't know how to use a gun, she definitely does, he himself has taught her; but because somewhere her heart knew he was HER KARAN!

Monami's POV: Ye Balli yahan kya kar rha h? Mera dimaag keh rha h ki ye Balli hi h par dil keh rha h ki tum hi Karan ho... Par esa kese ho skta h? Tum meri lap me the Karan, jab tum... sobs ... jab tum shaheed hue the to phir tum mere saamne kese? Aur jab mene tumhe hug kiya to wahi sukoon wahi peace mila.., jo mujhe Balli ke sath kabhi nhi laga... Oh God ye kya game khel rhe ho aap mere sath... Dimaag se sochu to ye Balli h lekin Ziddi Dil Hai, Manta Hi Nhi ki yeh Karan nhi h...
Her chain of thought was broken,

Ks: Tumhe kuchh dikhana hai.
Mo: Kya dikhana hai? 
Ks: Uske liye tumhe mere sath chalna hoga. Ese nhi dikha paunga.
Mo: (Ye to baat bhi Karan ke accent me kar rha h aur ye itni raat ko ye lens lagake to ghumega nhi...Kya ye sach me Mera Karan hai?)
Ks: (seeing her not replying..; in the most appealing tone) Chalogi na? 

Monami came back to reality as she heard his husky voice that unknowingly soothed her. Her eyes again got tears and she looked at him. Not being able to say anything she just hummed feebly while still pointing the gun in his direction. He heard her but stayed quite.

Mo: (composing herself) Chalo!
Karan wanted to wipe those tears but knowing she is thinking him to be Balli, he stayed back in order not to hurt her. But not being able to resist more to hold her, he forwaded his hand to her.

She looked at his hand, then at him and then again at his hand while he was just hopefully seeing her. She raised her hand a bit but before their hands could meet, she took away her hand, in order not to get defeated by her Ziddi Dil in this battle of heart and mind. 💔🥺
He flinched. She turned to other side to hide her tears from him and he looked at her hurt.

He looked at her and then her hand. Not being able to resist anymore, he held her hand firmly and took her out from her room. She looked at him astonished but the main thing was that she didn't try to break free from his hold.❤️‍🩹🤧

He took her to KarZi's room and signed to look inside. She kept looking at him not wanting to look inside as their was 50% chance her heart would break again..., The little flame of hope ignited in her might be extinguished forever and ever... She..just didn't want that!! Already the destiny seemed to be playing game with her... But what this game was heading towards, she couldn't understand. He also kept looking at her intensely. After mustering up a lot of courage, she looked inside and she saw Balli sleeping with mouth open...

Wait! If he was there, that means was it really Karan with her!! She let out a smile of relief with tears in her eyes, kept her gun on the windowsill and suddenly turned to him while smiling. How could he resist smiling now seeing her genuine smile after so many days of being apart? :)

But... Before she could do anything a thought made her smile vanish again and her tears flowed down... Seeing this Karan also stopped smiling. He held her hand tighter as in he's not gonna leave her now

Mo: (composing) Pata hai Karan.. me apne aap ko pinch nhi krungi...
Karan got confused at this sudden out of the context statement but still,

Ks: Kyo?
Monami made her hand get free of his grip.. which at first he didn't allow but later let her do... She raised his hand and closed the fingers except index and middle finger✌🏿

Mo: Do Baatein! Karan smiled faintly
Pehli, she held back her tears "I know ki ye dream h, pinch karke confirmation ki zaroorat nhi h..🥲"

Karan didn't know how to react, should he be sad at her state or be happy thinking about the moment she believes IT IS NOT A DREAM.
Ks: Aur doosri?

Mo: Doosri ye, ki me khud ko pinch krke us iklauti wajah ko khona ni chahti jin dreams ki wajah se sirf me muskurati hu aajkal (smiling between tears)

He didn't react for a second or two.. digesting what she said.. She changed a lot....
He cupped her face and didn't hesitate to wipe her tears rn bcoz atleast now she thinks though in her imagination, it is Karan. He held her hand and walked straight towards the garden near a tree or rather 'the tree'..

Ks: Koi baat nhi phir... Me hi tumhe pinch kardeta hun🙃

Before she could react, he pinched her and she closed her eyes not due to the pain of the pinch but the pain of SEPARATION. She started sobbing without opening her eyes..
Suddenly, she felt a familiar touch wiping her face.

She opened her eyes to see her man standing in front of her safe and sound and smiling looking at her.
She wasn't ready for this... She started walking backwards while still looking at him and covering her mouth. She turned backwards and ran to KarZi's dorm and looked inside. He was still there inside. BALLI WAS INSIDE! She looked at Karan standing near the tree and again turned to look inside. Slowly processing it all, she walked backwards still looking inside while Karan was just smiling looking at her. She turned towards him and ran as fast she could! As she came near him he opened his arms and she jumped and engulfed him into a bone crushing hug while he twirled her in the hug. They both were smiling and laughing at the same time shedding tears of happiness.😘💙

He stopped twirling her and kept her down while they were still in the tightest hug of them. They stayed in that peaceful position they were yearning for.🤍 The nature also played its role...🍃🌫️ The breeze was still flowing at intervals touching there facing every now and then while the whole environment was scented with the sweet aroma of the flowers🌸. Meanwhile, the moon who was watching them smiling, spotlighted them with it's moonlight.🌚
Such moonlit moment just felt perfect to the most painfully beautiful couple as they were finally TOGETHER!✨💙

They parted and Monami touched him again to confirm if this Truth wasn't a lie.

Mo: (keeping her one hand on his hand🤝🏿 and other on his cheek) Karan ye TUM HO? Ye... Ye sach me tum ho? Tum sach me mere saamne ho? Tum thik to hona? Tumhe kahin...

Ks: (smiling b/w tears) YES MERI JAAN!

She looked at him and then again hugged him... Again, they're at the place they both belong to - each other arms!
She broke the hug and they joined their foreheads and closed their eyes just to feel the tranquillity. She kissed his heart and he kissed her forehead. They opened their eyes and smiled:)

Mo: Lekin Karan us din.., bom..b bl..ast se tum ba..che kaise? Aur abhi tak mujhse... milne... kyun nhi aaye the?🥺
Ks: Monami uss din jab tumhe laga ki me shaheed ho gya hun, asal me meri saansein chal rhi thi... wiped her tear... Kyonki meri saansein to tum se hai na!✨

She again hugged him and he kept caressing her with all his love and gently kissed her hair making her smile...

Mo: (smiling but still in hug) Acha ye to batao kahan the itne din?
Ks: Me apni identity change karke Sinnar (a place in the Nashik district) ke XYZ Hotel me reh rha tha taki... Monami interrupted
Mo: (while breaking the hug) Ye hotel to academy ke paas hi hai na? Tab bhi tum mujhse milne nhi aa paye?😢

Ks:

"Pass hokar bhi tumhare pas na aa sake...
Par tumse juda hoke bhi hum juda na ho sake...
Jin aankhon me mohobbat dikhti tha ek pal,
Kya kismat ne khel rachaya hai, un aankhon se aansuon ki naubat hai is pal!

Kash me tumse keh pata...
Kash tumhe sab bata pata..
Kash tumhe kaske hug kar pata, ki hum ab kabhi dur na ja pate par shayad kismat ka khel hi kuchh aur tha!"

"Milkar bichhudna to dekh liya kesa hota hai, Monami... Bas intezar tha us lamhe ka jab wapas hum mile❣️ Aur tumhe pata hai ye raat meri life ki best raat hai.. Oh sorry..  ONE OF THE BEST!"💙

They both again hugged each other and smiled b/w the tears...

The Moon: Kitne pyare hain na ye dono! They fit into each other just like jigsaw pieces do... Definitely, this moment of togertherness, is DESTINED TO BE...✨

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Fewh!🥴 This was loooong one🤭
I just couldn't make out time for this in between the studies...Finally completes!! 
I didn't know if this was good or not but I truely enjoyed writing the scenes as I imagined them...
Took a lot of effort but this is how it is... Hope I atleast touched your expectations...

Thank you for reading and showering your love... Virtual hugs🤗

Please do listen to the song 'TU NAA AAYA'. It's my personal recommendation and if you're a flute lover, this song is for you! 

BYE! LOVE Y'ALL

Date: April the 19th