Third person's pov...
Sanyukta went to her hotel room and quickly changed into her favorite hot pants and doraemon top.His thoughts were dominating her mind.Those pair of mysterious eyes possessed her mind.She played her favorite song and went up to balcony .
tu tu hai vohi dil ne jise apna kaha ...
tu hai jahaan main hoon vahaanMil jaaye is tarah, do lehre jis tarahO mil jaaye is tarah, do lehre jis tarahPhir ho na judaa, haan yeh vaada rahaTu tu hai vohi dil ne jisse apna kahaTu hai jahan main hoon vahan...She was lost in the melodious song when she heard someone clearing throat.She immediately understood who was that..of coarse Tani,whoever else.Sanyukta knew she would tease her now.
''Before you bash me..lemme remind you that I don't want to talk to you...I mean..I thought you are my best friend and..what you did you hide this news from me that you are going to tie the knot...and me such a emotional fool think that I am the closest person to you but today I realise that...that..I am alone in this world.'She chocked on her words but next second she was caged in Tani's hug,she broke down in loud sobs.Her sudden breakdown startled her but Sanyukta gave her some time .After some time her sobs calmed .
Sanyukta wiped her tear stricken face and made her drink some water.
"Sorry..I just..carried out.."Tani avoided any eye contact with her.
'Hey Tani what happened babe..tell me..,''Sanyukta asked her with a panic stricken face.No matter how much she get angry on her best friend but she was her soul sister .
''San..even I wasn't aware of all this...I don't want to get marry to a random guy..whom I never met,''she said between her sobs.
''You should tell this to your brother..Tani he will understand..that you are not ready for marriage..and that too a total stranger Sorry but I think you shouldn't let him take such a big decision of your life alone."Sanyukta said wiping her tears.
''No San I can't he is very happy and I don't want to snatch his happiness,''she replied.
''Then what about your happiness Tani..I am sure your brother thinks you will be happy wifh the random guy.."Sanyukta questioned her not believing on her.
Tani chuckled sadly.
''San after my parent's demise my brother brought me up and himself.I was 10 and he was 15 then"She let go off Sanyukta's embrace ."He never let any kind of sorrow touch me..he bore everything but gave me love care happiness everything..my brother is a gem..I can't make him sad..for this if I have to sacrifice my happiness then I can happily do that...,''Tani smiled.
Sanyukta had nothing to say now..this was the strength of a family relations which she never felt.Somewhere she was a little jealous of her best friend who got such a caring elder brother.
"Wanna eat a tub of ice cream..and watch movie what say?"I offered.
"Yeah I am going to take a shower first.."Tami dashed inside the bathroom .
Sanyukta slipped into quilt and closed her eyes to catch some rest until Tani came back and again those dark black eyes came in front of her vision.
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Sanyukta...
Next morning I woke up much earlier than my usual time.I could hardly concentrate on the movie .No one had never occupied my thoughts as much as he did last night.I stretched my arms and saw Tani was still sleeping like a pig.
I didn't want to distu
I ordered coffee for myself and brushed my teeth. Tani was too awake now,I sat on the edge of bed and gave her a side hug.''Feeling better now,?''I asked her she nodded positively.
''But why are your eyes looking tired..as far as I know you love sleep the most?''she interrogated me...I dreaded this question coz I know this Sherlok Homes..is not gonna spare me with her questions so I surrendered and replied-
"I feel it yesterday Tani..the first feeling of love attraction.whatever you wish to call it,"I inhaled a deep gush of air," for him...which I had never felt before ''.
Tani spilled the coffee which she was sipping.''What!are you serious?Really!who was he tell me,OMG..San finally...plz now tell me who is the lucky guy,''Tani fired numerous questions making me flinch.
Someone teach this girl to be patient!
''Relax Tani...I will tell you everything...actually I didn't see his face last night thanks to your brother's masquerade plan,''I complained.
And..Tani rolled on the bed laughing.''Like seriously...our princess found her prince charming but couldn't see his face,San it can only happen with you..I think you drank much last night thats it's your hallucinations.''she made fun of me and next moment she was on the floor as I kicked her ass hard,'.
''Ouch..San you are behaving like wild rhino...''.she said caressing her waist.
''I didn't hallucinate last night..he was real I can still feel it..I'll prove you,very soon''I challenged her cupping my waist.Her expressions clearly reflected her lack of believe in me.This made my determination more strong.
"I'll prove you soon .."I glared her who still had the annoying grin .
''My best wishes are with you...now get ready fast we are going to visit the city today,''she mocked dashing into loo.
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Randhir was getting ready for office,Nicola came to ask him what to make in breakfast.
''Sir Cosa vuoi avere a colazione?(what you want to have in breakfast).
Nicola Penso che tu abbia bisogno di una pausa per il tuo lavoro per un po 'di tempo ... stai perdendo la tua memoria. Ricorda oggi che è giovedì e mangio solo cibo cotto da Shanti kaki in questo giorno. Prendi a lei di fare aloo paranthas per me.' '
(Nicola I think you need a break from your job for some time..you are loosing your memory.Remember today is Thursday and I only eat food cooked by Shanti kaki on this day.Ask her to make aloo paranthas for me.''he said with a serene smile.)
Nicola was shocked to see this chirpy mood of his boss after his parent's death.Otherwise he never give him leave.
''Sir may I took a leave today..I have to attend evening prayer.''Nicola asked hesitatingly but much to his shock Rd nodded positively.
Nicola was about to leave when he heard Rd's voice ''Please pray to Him that I will meet my Ms. Cindrella soon,''
Nicola smiled and left from there.
Randhir made his way to his gallery and pulled the curtains letting the sun rays inside.
Randhir uncovered Sanyukta's portrait and kissed it,''Miss. Cindrella I am sure it was only you..please come to me I am waiting,''
He was about to cover it again with cloth but stopped.
"No...not today..you deserve to see the beauty of the day.."he said to the portrait if talking with it.
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precape-Nicola came running to Randhir.
N-Sir..Ssir...I saw her...,''he huffed.
Rd-whom Nicola?
N-your dream..girl...she was with Tanya madam.
Randhir went numb.He couldn't comprehend his words.
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We came out of the hotel and took a cab.Tani told me to wear something descent as we were going to visit a Roman Catholic Church and second reason is that it's chilling outside..I thought Italy's climate is hot.I observed every single passing object from a local shop,to fine restaurant and centuries old houses.I loved the aesthetic of the city.I am not a fan of historical places actually I never visited one except London Tower and Buckingham Palace during my stay in London three years ago."Someone fell in love with Venice,"I heard Tani chuckled.I turned to her.''Tani I am so excited..I had never visit a Roman Catholic Cathedral..and yeah I love this place.''I exclaimed in joy.''San you know most of the people here believe in Roman Catholicism....and we are going to visit ''Basilica San Marco Church'
''Well evening crept in...though I was tired of beingroaming in the Churchyard but I was very excited to see the night glory of beach..I am hell excited and waiting for Tani.The Queen herself doesn't take too much time like my best friend do'' -- Second day in VeniceI closed my diary after penning my experience but..where is Tani.urghhh this girl."Tani..Tani.. we are getting late..plz keep your business aside for sometime,''I shouted as I heard her talking over the phone for last thirty minutes.
"Miss Sanyukta Agrawal would you like to join Shekhawat Group of Company.''He dropped a bomb on me..I was not able to react at that moment..seriously he want me to join his firm or it was just my ears heard something wrong.I was in a dilemma.How could he jump on trusting a complete stranger .Weird ?"Ahem.Ahem..''he cleared his throat to gain my attention.Tani was signalling throw her eyes that whats wrong with me that I am not a
11:00 pm...I was twisting and turning on the bed..reason..Him.I looked at Tani,she was snoring peacefully.Sleep was far away from my eyes so I rolled out of the bed and came out of the room.The house was pitch dark except the few roof lights.Having no clue where to go I went to the garden..the best place I decided to get some peace where fragrant air hits my nostrils and sense.Though it was quite chilly but I was feeling relaxed.After spending some time there I stood up to go back into the room.While I was walking through the corridor when she heard a faint melodious song coming from the library.My legs automatically moved in the direction of the library.''Who must be there at this hour..and listening Hindi song! Tani is sleeping
Sanyukta...I was still in the daze.He asked me..I mean us to stay at his home...really!My heart was dancing like a five years old girl who got her favorite candy.,yess I couldn'tt loose the opportunity,last time I choose that stupid mind of mine but this time I'll do whatever my mad yet mature heart say.''Yess Sir,its pleasure to stay in this homely environment,everyone is sweet and friendly here,so I have no problem...''I answered his question and a bright smile crept on his face.This man always successful in stealing my heart...wait heart?Its a too strong word to use now though sounds good.''Okay so Tani let her take some rest she must be tired you can go with Nicola and bring your stuffs here..I'll pay the hotel bill later,''I told Tanya to go alone as I wanted to spend somequality time with my Ms. Cindrella which was impossible under my sister's spying presence.(
Sanyukta--He asked me about my past,the past which is not less than a nightmare for me.Those painful memories which still refresh like an open wound..how much I try to run away from them but they are like my own shadow.I composed myself and came to help Tani who was busy cursing me while arranging our stuffs.''Tani ..you go and have some rest..I'll do it,''I grabbed her hand and made her sit on the beany bag.''Thank you Madam...I owe you for it,my legs are aching like hell.''she cringed like a kid curling on the soft material."I can give you a foot massage .."I raised my eyes while putting our clothes in the cupboard."Sounds good.."she winked at me.I arranged our luggage in half an hour and the clock struck 5:pm.I took a deep breath and came out of our room.He was nowhere to be seen,may be out for some work.Everybo
Sanyukta.."Shhhh..calm down Randhir...its okay..I know how it feels..when you lost your everything..be strong. If life has taken something from you ...trust there is lots of happiness in future for you''I was patting his head,he broke the hug and looked at me.''Am I forgiven..?''He asked looking into my eyes.''Yess..and now no more sorry,its quite late you should sleep now,''I said to him not realising that we are still in each other's arm.''First leave me Ms. Agrawal,''he indicated on my arms.A smirk played on his thin lips.''Ohh sorry..I didn't notice,''I was embarrassed that he reminded me about our hug,but the fact was he hugged me .. actually caged me in his strong grip.''Good Night..and sweet dreams,''he wished me and left from there.''Marry
Randhir...We prayed,ate,danced with other people on different Christmas songs..but one thing caught my attention,Her gloomy eyes,they were depicting a strange kind of pain when we were enjoying in a Christmas Carnival.The way she was keenly looking at the kids who came there with their parents..how their parents were pampering them...giggling andenjoying with them.I was sure its something related to her past..may her childhood.Sleep was far away from my eyes as whenever I try to close my eyes..her those gloomy orbs flashed in my mind.Finally I got up from bed and decided to take a tour of garden.It had become my favorite spot since the last night,we shared our first hug there..in the mind blowing floral fragrances. The lights were switched off in the whole corridor