Circle of Love is Never Ending. ...Chapter 10

The very next morning Aarush met Priya.  He came in an auto to pick her up as his scooty was sent for servicing. When Priya came downstairs, the zeal and joyful of her was no where.  She was all dull and low. Her puffy eyes were enough to let Aarush know that she have been crying all night.

"Hi....you alright..?" Aarush wrapped his arm around her shoulder.

"Hmmm...." she said feebly.

"Come let's sit and talk. Today no walk."
They sat on a bench. Aarush placed her hand in his and said, "Bata...kya hua..."

"Yesterday some 2 or 3 men came at my place. Initially I assumed that they might be some of my relatives, but later I came to know that they have come to check me out as in ladki dekhne... bullshit.."
She was pissed, still a lonely tear rolled down her left cheek. Aarush wiped her tear and held her close.

"Pri...stop crying. ..they have just come once....not yet decided. .. marriage is far away question. Don't procrastinate things you never know what fate holds for you. Try to talk to your parents about it. They will understand after all your their daughter.  Do you want me to go and tell your parents about it. Trust me I can do that for you.."

"No..noway...they are against me talking to boys and if some random guy comes and advice them for daughter's marriage, this will only ignite them further. I will tackle it."

"Hmm..fine...but you any help please do tell me..." she nodded in affirmation.

"Pri. ...you made me angry on you..."
Priya got worried as Aarush was now very serious and intense.

"Me...why...how..?" She jumped on with numerous questions.

"How can you even think of killing yourself. ..haa....what will I do if something happens to...." his voice trailed off. He looked away from her. Priya could see he was very upset with what she said. She came close to him and hugged him tight.

"I'm sorry. I said in haste. Was totally out of my mind."

"Don't say that again. You mean a lot to me. Can't even afford to lose you..."
Eventually the grip of their hug intensified. Aarush offered her to drop which she accepted.

"By the way you look cute when you cry..."  Aarush teased her.

"Yea idiot...I know I'm super cute and irresistible." She crooked her nose to him. Both laughed. All her worries were smashed and vanished as soon as Aarush came in. Priya was back with it's jolly mood. They caught an auto and headed towards home.

"Talk to your parents calmly. .Alright. .. sab theek hoga..." he assured her.

"Hmmm...I will..."

"Ummm....good...and pls Pri don't cry. Seeing you in tears, it hurts... it doesn't suits your preety face."
Aarush saw tears in corner of her eyes which was ready to travel down but before it did, he wrapped her in his arms. This hug was different. He held her with full strength as to hold her till eternity. So that no one can pull them apart. Even Priya didn't opposed, she hugged him as firmly as she can. She felt safe, secure and peace in his arms. Both felt a different steam of emotions evolving. This wasn't friendship. This was the fear of losing one another.  Fear of getting apart. They were completely lost in that sparkling moment of their life or rather the magical moment. Seems the world came stand still for them. In life, there are certain moments which fall short of words. We cant describe them in words. This was one of those moment for Aarush and Priya.

A jerk made Priya come back to senses. "Ummm... Aarush we reached. "

"Huh. ...yaa....sorry.." He unwrapped her and let her go. Aarush and Priya didn't say anything. They were just looking into eachother's eyes. Their lips were sealed but their eyes were doing the talking now.

"Bhaiya chalu..." The autowala yelled at us.

"Ruko..." Aarush counter back on him without even looking at him. Priya got down. She wanted to say something but couldn't assemble words. She was puzzled of how to react. She turned to move when Aarush called out,

"Pri wait..."

"Huh....kya hua..." She turned with anticipation in her looks.
He did opened his mouth to utter something but all in vain.

"Ummm...nothing. ..just take care...and remember I'm always there.."

"Ya...I will..you too..." she smiled and waved him.

Since the morning incident both were in the state of bewilderment and confusion. New emotions of care were emerging. The query was, was it love or just some mere attraction between a girl and a boy which often happens. They were in quest of finding these answers. One thing was very clear, both very happy. The only thing they could think was the magical hug. Yes, thats what they named it.

While Priya was preoccupied in her own flow of thoughts, she jolted up by Aarush's call. Seeing his name flashing as always, her lips curved in smile.

"Bolo..."

"You thinking of me...right. ..because thats what I'm doing since morning. ."

"Hmmm....sort of..." She said shyly.

"You know Pri, I never felt the way I did today.  Today, the hug was divine.  It's not I haven't hugged any girl but the way you made me feel....was just beautiful. I'm spellbound. The moment you were in my arms, I never wanted to leave you. Different emotions rushed in me. Ummm... I hope with all these I haven't made you feel uncomfortable. ." He sounded concerned.

This always made Priya like Aarush more. He was always honest with her. No manipulation, nothing just truth. Even today he could have dropped this topic and simply said sorry but he didn't, instead he confessed.

"No...no..it didn't. I don't know.. but something was magical today. It was one my magical moment to be honest and it feels great."  Priya was all blush blush now.

"Same for me. By the way, you look beautiful when you blush. Those red cheeks so very compliment your preety face."

"I'm not blushing" she was trying hard to hide it.

"I know you are Pri..." Aarush and Priya both smiled.
They talked till midnight. Seems that they didn't wanted to end that night.  Just freeze it and be there forever. 

Circle of Love is Never Ending. ....Chapter 9

Aarush and Priya dozzed off lying in eachother's arms when suddenly Priya's cell rang jolting both of them up. Priya reached for her cell phonr and answered the call.

"Oops....mom..!!"
"Haa...mumma I had extra lectures. On my way will be there in half n hour..bye.."
 She sighed.

Aarush still had his arm wrapped around her which didn't bothered any of them. Both could only smile at their present moment.

"Ummm....mumma called na...was she angry?"

"No just worried.."

"You know Pri, we have been sleeping since one hour. But must say I usually don't sleep in the afternoon but today I did and that too a sound and peaceful o.
ne."
He winked at her.

"Ditto motu...since what happened yesterday a must needed peaceful nap. Thanks to you.."
Priya hugged him.

"Your most welcome. Chal now I will drop you as you are already late."

"Ya...I will just get ready."
Priya brushed her hair, washed her face so that at least she looks sober and got ready to leave.

"My head is swirling. .haha...but was fun and more of soothing.  Anyways we will meet  in the morning for walk. I will come. Alright. .."

"Ya..but as soon as you reach home go straight to bed and ya be ready, sharp 7am tomarrow.  Thik hai."

"Hmmm...ya..now rush...orelse my mom gonna screw me up."

"Khyal rakhio moti.."

"U too.."
Aarush dropped her and waved good bye. Priya was left with no energy so she dozzed off as soon as she reached home.

The next morning Priya did had a little hangover but she was feeling sober. She can't miss her morning walks so she was all ready on time. Aarush was already waiting for her when she reached downstairs.

"How's your hangover?"

"I'm fine just thoda headache.  What about you?"

"Me..I m cool.. I'm immune to such hangovers. It doesn't really bother me." He shrugged.

"Yea..I got that dtunkard." She slapped him from behind.

"You know Rohan called me 5 times and left a sorry message to which I didn't replied. "

"Hmmm....it means your keeping your promise. "

"Absolutely, and I feel good doing so. Yoohoo..."
She spreaded her hands and allowed the morning breeze to get in her which made her lively and feel jolly.

"Pri now that we are done with our walk lets go back at my place and some coffee and for your info I do make a good coffee..." Aarush arched his brows in appreciation.

"Wow, great idea. You been emerging as a smart individual I must say.. thanks to my company. At least by any means I want this headache to fade. Let's give a shot to your coffee motu. "

Aarush get his coffee prepared within 10 mins. Priya did liked his coffee. It tasted refreshing.
"Not bad...I must say you are already the best friend I ever had and in future you will be a great partner as in a great husband."

"Hahaha... yahaan bf ka thikana nae hai and your talking about being hubby. I failed in my first relationship.  Forget it.." he was pissed now.

"I have said you it's not your fault. And  trust me you will be..dekhna."

Aarush placed his coffee mug aside and jerked up with excitement.  He went straight to his computer table and started doing something in it. Priya was bewildered of what is suddenly wrong with him. While she was still trying to process things a song got her attention. The background song was from the movie EMI called "aankhon hi aankhon mein yun..." 

"This is one of my favourite song. Ummm..will you mind dancing with me on this track..!!"
Priya couldn't deny to his sweet request. Aarush extended his hand for her which she gracefully accepted.

"Sure, I will. Waise I'm a good dancer. You better be good."

"So m I Pri. ."
Aarush curled his right hand around her waist, Priya rested her right hand on his shoulder, both holed eachother's hand on the other side and the dance began. The dance moves were slow and subtle.

"Look in my eyes Pri only then you can feel the song."
She looked up,  she felt a sacred connection with him. She felt safe and secure to be around him. Something has changed since yesterday but only for good.

"Achha motu...just a fleeting thought. . What if we both fall for each other? What you think kya hoga??"
Aarush went expression less.  Priya tried to fathom his reaction but all in vain. Aarush smiled and said,
"If we fall for eachother we would be the best couple according to my perception. "

"Really, you think so.." Priya was surprised to hear that although some where she wanted to hear this from Aarush.

"Ofcourse. .the best gal would be mine and for her I will be come the best then what on earth I would ever wish for.." Priya blushed and Aarush could clearly see this on her face.

"Although I always wanted to dance with Alia which never happened and it never will. Anyways everything happens for good. "
Priya felt a pinch of hurt on the mention of Alia even she was clueless of why she felt so. Now she wanted to go back home. She abruptly stopped dancing and loosened her grip from Aarush's hand.

"Aarush ..I need go...its late. My mom will be worried. "
Aarush was confused with Priya's sudden mood swing.

"Oh yes..this dance made me forget everything. Let's go.."

"No that's fine. I'll get a rick. Don't bother. "

"Actually even I have to rush to station, have to meet my uncle."

"Ok..you. carry on with your work I will better leave.  Bye."

"Bye Pri. .Khyal rakhio"
Aarush came forward and hugged Priya. Priya reciprocated the same. Priya, was thinking of what will happen if Aarush fell for her or vice versa.  Since the mention of this topic, it's brimming in her mind. At one moment she felt happy and for other she was paranoid of losing Aarush's friendship.  As she was intrigued in her own stream of thoughts, her cell phone beeped. A message from Aarush brought her  back.

"Don't think of what will happen if something changes between us.. whatever is meant to happen it will manifest sooner or later. But remember, you was, you are and you will be my Pri no matter what happens. Zyada mat soch. .tk care..mwaah.."

The message instantly made her feel relaxed and relieved. She hugged herself for having Aarush. As vaccination ended the frequency of meeting in the morning tipped down as either of them would be busy with their respective college.  Still they used to talk and chat for numerous hours. One evening Priya cakked Aarush.  He could only hear Priya sob.

"Pri. ..what's wrong. Tell me....please... stop crying. ..I'm worried. "
He sounded petrified.

"Aarush...my pa....rents..." Priya stammered.

"What..about your parents.."

"They planning my marriage.  Some jerks came today to see me. I don't want this to  happen. I will kill myself if this happens. ." Her voice trailed off.

"Shhh...calm...down...first stop crying.. now it's too late..meet me in the morning.  And dare you cry..."

"Hmm....bye.."

"Bye...remember I'm always here."

Circle of Love is Never Ending. ...Chapter 8

"Come down, I have reached."
"Ya, just 2 more mins. Bye."

Priya scurried with her hand bag downstairs as soon as she got a call from Aarush. He was waiting for her at their usual picking up point with his scooty.

"Kitna time yaar, you gals can never be on time. Whether it's a party or boozing, makeup is a must."

"Hahaha. ..happy I laughed on your poor joke. Now speed up, I don't want to be in any my relatives eye today. They are all around me."

Aarush roared his scooty and headed to their boozing venue.

"Achha listen, what would you like to drink? As in whisky or vodka or rum or beer etc. Huh...?"
"Actually I prefer vodka, rest is your take.."
"Ok then, vodka for you and beer for me. Thik hai."
"Hmmm...cool.."

Aarush could sense Priya was silent today. Something was different about her. She looked all dull and low. He was looking at her face through his scooty's front mirror and was trying to gauge her expressionof sorrow when suddenly Priya happened to look in the same mirror. Their eyes were doing the talking when Priya furrowed her eyebrows and broke the momentum,

"What...why you looking at me in a strange way..?"

Aarush raised his eyes and said,
"Really...you asking me...you tell me what is up with you? You seen to look all dull and low. What's bothering you Pri..?"

Priya wanted to tell Aarush everything but again something in her didn't let her to do so so she once gain held back with her outburst.

"Nothing, was ill so...that's it."

"Fine, let's assume as you say." Aarush forged a smile as he knew she was hiding something from him. He didn't wanted to pester her and elevate her sorrow so preferred remaining tacit.

"Wait for few mins, I'll have our package of drinks from that wine shop. Ok.."

Aarush parked his scooty to a little distance and was back with their parcels. Within 15 mins they reached at Aarush's residence.  He parked his scooty, got down and held his hand out for Priya so she could get down as she was holding the drinks package.  Priya smiled and got down holding Aarush's hand.

"Thank you, you're a true gentleman, I must say."
"Only if you say so..."
He winked at her and gesture her to go first. Priya was always amazed by Aarush's chivalrous nature. She always liked him more for this.

The elevator pinged when it reached the 2nd floor where Aarush lived. He got his house keys, unlocked the door and escorted Priya inside.

"Welcome. ..Welcome. ....this is my small aashiyaana... hope I used the right pronunciation and the right word."

Priya chuckled, " yea your right...by the way your aashiyaana is beautiful. "

"Thanks, come sit. Be comfortable."

Priya settled down on the couch. Aarush got straight in kitchen and was back with two glasses of water.

"Ohoho...manners Mote.. Good...very good.
"I'm a sanskari boy.."
"Sure you are...with vodka and beer and gal in your empty house you definitely are a sanskari boy."

Both giggled.
"So should I get the glasses and snacks. "

"Hmm...ya..bring it on..."

Aarush got two beer glasses, a bottle of coke and some masala peanuts with chips as snacks.

"Pri...how would you like your drink...neat or with coke..?"

"First with coke and towards the end neat shot." Priya sounded excited.

"Alright. ."

He poured vodka for Priya and beer for himself. Both clinked the glasses and roared "cheers" in unison.
Priya took the first sip. It felt bitter and sour as she was drinking after a long interval. Initially she took sip by sip but as the alcohol was gettin down her body and brain she gulped it in one shot. Aarush looked surprised.

"Pri..easy..you need to go back home as well. Don't be out."

"Hmm...I know that. I won't be out, common refill my glass now..."

He refilled both of their glasses.  Priya could feel his head swinging.  She felt all lightened as the alcohol was doing its magic. Aarush got some of his childhood photos for Priya.  Both were sharing a light moment when suddenly Priya sat down and rested her head on Aarush's lap. Aarush was startled, he was worried about Priya's sudden behaviour but he remained silent as he wanted her to speak up.

Priya closed her eyes and tears flowed down her cheeks. Aarush could see tears streaming down her face. He wanted to wipe it but something inside said Priya won't appreciate this gesture and more of he wanted to end her pain by any means. So he let her cry.

"Aarush...you know I'm a bitch."

Aarush was bewildered of why she is using such foul language for herself.
"What...crap..no you are not. Who said that.?"

Aarush too sat beside Priya just to comfort her.
"Rohan, he feels we sleep together. We are friends with benefits. He said I'm a whore who like big dick for my big mouth."

Aarush felt agitated of how dare Rohan daid all this to Priya.  He was fuming red.

"I tried making him understand that I'm loyal and honest but all my efforts went in vain. He don't trust me. How can he talk so low to me Aarush.  And when I opposed him...he....."
She trailed off saying, her sobbing stopped her midway from saying further.

Aarush held his hand around her shoulder and asked,
"What did he do..? Tell me..."

"He slapped me Aarush.  He slapped me.."
After revealing her agony Priya couldn't hold her tears back. She buried her face in Aarush's chest. Aarush was now holding her by both his hands wrapped around her. Aarush was caressing her hair and was trying to ease her. This was the first time when both were this close to each other. Priya was very comfortable in Aarush's arms. Both seem to lost in each other's embrace.

Priya regained her composure, Aarush preferred to speak,
"Pri...you are very special to me and that bastard hit you...!!...I can't tolerate. I will kick his ass..I promise but not now, because I know if I would do something to him now he will counter attack you and create problems for you which I don't want. Will you listen to me...will you do something only if I mean something to you."

Priya jolted up and said wiping her tears, "hmmm say...you mean a lot to me.."

"Please stay away from him. I don't want any bloody contact with him. Thik hai."

"I won't. ." She again rested her head on his shoulder and said,
"Thanks Aarush. .."

Aarush didn't say anything he just closed his eyes and was lost in the moment.  

Circle of Love is Never Ending. ......Chapter 7

"What the hell do you think of yourself Priya? You are such a whore. I'm sure you been sleeping around with that bastard Aarush. Since day one I knew you both aren't friends, infact you both arr friends with benefits. "

Rohan yelled at Priya throwing his helmet on the ground. This frightened Priya. Rohan called Priya urgently to meet in the near by garden. Priya was reluctant to meet but Rohan convinced her. As soon as came in his sight he started screaming at her. Rohan's temperament has been a problem ever since she got in relationship with him. He is a very short tempered guy. When he loses his temperature, hr goes all insane and mad. During that phase he can beat anyone any throw whatever comes in his hand.

Priya was now sobbing profusely, sitting on the bench of the garden.

"And you been going for morning walks with hin. You bitch."
Rohan rushed towards her, grabbed her right arm tightly and made her stand.

"Aahhh...it hurts Rohan. ..leave me."
She snatched her arm from him.  It was all in pain by now.

"I asked you once about it but you just flared up, so I didn't feel the need to ask you again. I have my own decisions and more of we are just friends for God's sake. Trust me pls..."

Rohan was now all fuming with anger.
" Oh really. ..you didn't feel the need, then what is your need now..hann tell me.. big dicks for your big mouth. ."

Priya couldn't believe her ears that Rohan was talking that low to her.
"Stop it Rohan.  You are crossing your limits.  Watch your mouth.  You can't talk to me like that. Don't accuse me with false allegations.  I know I'm honest, that's more than enough. I don't owe any explanation to anyone except my parents. I'm tired of justifying myself, my loyalty to you. Lately I have realised that we should break up. Enough of you now. I can't breathe around you. You suffocate me.

Priya felt relieved after letting all these coming out. She closed her eyes to wipe her tears when suddenly the next sound she hear is... Slap!!!

Rohan slapped Priya. His tough hands once used to caress her skin have wounded her not only physically but mentally as well. Priya suddenly fell on ground.  For few seconds Priya was not able to fathom of what just happened. She knew Rohan can harm anyone when he is angry but she never counted herself in anyone, she thought to be exceptional for Rohan. But all her assumptions clashed with Rohan's violent behaviour. Priya somehow regained her equilibrium and stood up.

"Rohan. ...y..o..u....sl...ap...!!" She stammered with sudden fear in her voice.

"Yea..I did slap you. You deserve this bitch.  Go and fuck that bastard.  I don't need a girl likr you. And ya I don't have any regret of slapping you. Good bye.."
Rohan walked away without any remorse of what he just did. Priya was left alone, sobbing and frightened.

Priya, as soon as she reached home, she didn't talk to anyone not even Aarush who was calling her since morning. She just went straight to her bed and dozed of crying. On the other side Aarush was getting worried. He already have called her 20 times but there was no response. On his 21st try Priya was compelled to answer him.

"Where the hell are you? Did you forgot your cell phone somewhere? I have been calling you since morning but no reply.  I'm hell concerned Pri.  Is everything alright with you?"

Priya could sense the anxiousness in his voice. She urged to tell him everything but something in her didn't wanted to so she stepped back.
"I'm sorry. Wasn't well so was sleeping whole day and cell was in silent mode so couldn't answer your call."

"Ohhh....kya hua? Why not well?"

"Nothing fever and body ache. Just took my pills. I'll be fine don't worry."

"Ohk..take rest. It means you won't meet me in the morning for walk right?"

"Hmmm...I can't. "

"No issues, you get well soon. Take care. Good bye. "

"Ya bye." Priya hung up. Aarush got a lil skeptical about Priya of hiding something from him but preferred to ask her tomarrow.

The next morning Aarush's parents were heading to Matheran, a hill station for 3 days. He was all exhilarated and excited because whenever his parents used to go for such trips, Aarush used ploy his parents by telling them that he have a lot to study and then once they are gone, used to have drinking party with his group of friends.  Even today he had that plan in mind but with a little difference. Today it would be with Priya as once she mentioned to Aarush that she wants to get drunk as its been very long to when she drank the last time.

He ushered his parents to station, adieu good bye to them and as he reached home he called Priya. Priya was still sleeping when her cellphone buzzed and she woke up. With squinted eyes she looked at the screen and smiled after seeing Aarush's name flashing on it.

"Hello...good morning sleepy head, wake up. See today I'm awake before you. Yuppie...."
Priya chuckled while she was still half sleepy.

"Hmmm....morning mote.."

"Priya, listen carefully I have a plan for you and me today."

"Plan, what plan?" Priya said surprisingly.

"Listen, my mom and dad went to hill station for 3 days so.."

"So...what you mean to say...?"

"So will you accompany me for boozing? I remember once you said me that you want to drink as its been long you did this. You coming na..?"
Priya gave it a long thought.  After what happened yesterday, she wanted to fell lighten and erase all those past memories and what's the best way than getting yourself drunk. She decided to go with the plan.

"Hmmm....well fine. But you sure na that no one gonna come there. "

"Ya very sure. You be ready by 2.30pm, I'll pick you up. After reaching down of your building I will give you a buzz. Thik hai.."

"Done..be on time. Bye."

"Bye..soon to be bevdi...hahah.."
With that both giggled and hung up. 

Circle of Love is Never Ending.....Chapter 6

"Well....nothing much just about Alia. ."
Priya shrugged. She placed her bag on the table, folded her hands on it and placed her chin between her both hands and continued,

"You said that you still love her a lot and want her back.  But as she doesn't feel the same for you, both of you mutually decided to remain just friends and since then you are just being friend with her. Ummm...it really pinches you? Hai na..." Priya gave an apologetic shrug.

Aarush looked away for a moment. May be was searching appropriate words to over shadow his pain.
"Hmmm...it does Pri...!! I mean I love her so much and even she knows this then why she isn't mine? Where m I falling short of? And more of I'm hell tired of being or rather pretending to be just friends with her. It's hard to control these stupid feelings yaar.. On top of that she has a bf, she comes and discussestheir issues with me...can you imagine. ..it just flares me up..."

Priya could see the rage in his eyes. And on the same time how it hurts him of not being with Alia.  She didn't knew how to console him. Priya was a little paranoid of using proper words so that it should only pacify him and not fell like she is intruding too much in his privacy.
"Aarush listen, you can't force someone to love you back the same way as you do. Right!! If she isn't in love with you, it is neither your fault nor her mistake.  Try to move on, which I know you are doing it. Just stick to it. Or the other way is be happy that she is with you although as a friend but her presence is what matters to you. What I suggest is move on if it hurts you."

"Pri, I'm trying hell hard to get over her and it all goes well until she does something which holds me back from where I all started.  For example, she have a heck lot of problem with you..." Priya was surprised to know this.

"Me, dude what have I done??"

"As in whenever I talk about you or talk to you, she is like; Ohhh well you got a new friend na then go to her why you even talking to me and blah blah. ..uffff..... Even today she wasn't really happy of me meeting you. Ab bata, how should I deal with it? She sometimes behaves a lot more like a possessive gf.This confuses me.

Priya could see Aarush's baffled face.
"Hmmm...ditto Rohan behaves with me when it comes to you. Now a days his insecurities have reached peak point.  Jab teri baat aati hai..gosh he flare up like anything.  But he is understandable, why Alia has to do so? May be she herself is confused.  Mote you are mature enough to decide what is good for you and what is not. If you wanna follow my advice then stick to moving on. As it is said ladki, train and bus ke piche mat bhago, ek gae to dusri aayegi.. samjha bhuddhu.."

This made Aarush smile.
"Yea I know, I'm stuck to moving on and will be sticking to it. But frankly I felt so at peace talking to you and so is even now. No awkward feeling at all. I don't have to prepare myself that now I would say this and that it just involuntarily comes out. This is nice... hai na..!!"

"Yup, ditto here. Same pinch"  she pinched him very hard.
"Ouch...easy gal. .easy. ." Both shared their first laughter after meeting.

"Chal now go and get a burger and coke for me and please self service your self. Hurry...I'm famished"
 Aarush jerk up as soon she ordered him to.

"Oops...!!! M so sorry...mere chakkar mein I forgot to ask about food. Will get your burger and coke in 5 mins mam..!" He winked and rushed to the ordering counter.

Both of them were enjoying their talks and burgers unless a call from Alia on Aarush's cell interrupted their conversation.  She urgently wanted to meet Aarush as she was upset because she and her bf had a fight.  Aarush assured her that he will be there within 10 mins. Aarush apologised Priya of leaving their meeting midway but she understood his situation as he was helpless. With that both bid good bye and headed back to home. Priya was very happy to find a dear friend in Aarush. Sometimes the most unexpected people become very important.

As diwali vacation were on head, Priya decided to go for morning walks during these holidays.  As Priya and Aarush used to talk every day she mentioned this to him as well. Aarush wanted to join her for walks to which Priya agreed. They decided to meet near Priya's building where he would pick her up via his Activa and then would go for walk in Cyprus.  Cyprus is a spacious garden with jogging tracks for elders and small rides for children. Numerous people have their morning walks over there. Some come in groups, some with their spouse or friend  some alone. Aarush and Priya fall in the second category, of friends coming for walk.

First day of morning walk was decided to meet at 7am. Aarush reached Priya's colony sharp 6.50am, he buzzed Priya,
"Come down, I'm waiting. ..and yaa wear your zipper it's cold.."
"U reached, wow impressive. ..achha I'm wearing shoes just give me 5 mins... Bye" she hung up, grabbed her zipper and rushed down.

"Good morning mote, at least with me you will shed some kilos.."
"Good morning moti...ya thanks to you. ."
"Chal move on.." with that Aarush kicked his Activa and they headed for their morning ride cum walk.

"So mote, tell me you often come here for walk?"
"No way, actually pakta hai meko. You said that you gonna go so I thought let's give it a shot and more of we would get some peaceful time to spend where no Rohan ka nautanki and no Alia's chikchik. You know my mom was shocked to see me going for morning walk as I'm a total lazy ass." He roared laughing making Priya giggle.

"No doubt, your bulky stomach tells all truth about your lazy ass and tasty bear." She punched him with mocking her tongue out."

Since then it became a routine for both of them to meet in the mornings. If one would ever over sleep theother would call until he or she answer the call. As it was winter, the mornings were foggy and beautiful. The peaceful ambience was the best part which Aarush and Priya both liked the most. With passing days their bond got stronger and deeper. They never hesitated to share anything with each other instead they loved it. 

Circle of Love is Never Ending. ....Chapter 5

   The very next morning Priya called Aarush,    

  "Hello...Aarush. ...Priya here...!"
 
"Hmmm..0l...oooo..(yawning)..y have you called me early morning? Is everything all right Pri?"
 Aarush was fast asleep, Priya's call wake him up.
 
 "Early morning, dumbo it's 12 noon. Watch your watch idiot. Anyways hows your headache? Must be           terrible. ."

"Oh God..!! My head is swirling and dis pain...ergggg...chuck that... Firstly I'm very sorry for last night. I don't even remember what all nonsense I blabbered out. Shit...I'm such an ass yaar.. just hope I haven't said anything inappropriate.."
Priya could sense disappoinment in his voice. Priya's naughty mind said her to trouble Aarush a little more.

"Inappropriate, hell that's a small word. I can't even say what all things you said me. I'm hurt Aarush. I didn't knew that you think that low for me. Do I have that stooped image of mine in you?"
Priya silently giggled but Aarush couldn't  sense it as he was already feeling very guilty and after what Priya said him all those things he was feeling more worse and remorse was all he could think of now.

"I'm so sorry yaar. I didn't mean any of those things. Believe me ..your my very special friend and I wounded you...It's fine if you don't talk to me..I can understand and well justified as well...I deserve this........"
While Aarush was cursing him, Priya couldn't hold her laughter and she burst out laughing hard. Aarush stopped midway, "wh...a...t.??"

"Areeee,hold on...chill Aarush.  I was kidding pagal, you haven't said anything which was not meant to say infact you said those secrets to me which I think if u would be sane, you would never tell me. It was about Alia Aarush.  Thanks to alcohol, I met a new Aarush who is a lil more emotional and sensitive than he is in sanity and by the way I kinda like this Aarush. "

Aarush sighed, " Thank god..!! I was hell frightened, thought I would lose a friend like you as well. Anyways I apologise once again. Actually I met Amit and Tarun last night, so we decided to share a drink and as you know for guys a drink means having a full quarter. More of I was full on out and badly wanted to talk to someone and I could only think of you so I called you."

"Good you called me, orelse I don't think anyone would have bared you the way I did..hahaha.. achha listen go and have your lemonade and get rid of your hangover as we are meeting in the evening. Alright. ..!!!"

"Wooo...finally we are meeting. Cool then meet me at 5.30 sharp near Nirmal's. Thik hai..."

"Yo done...see you then...bye...tk cre...and don't be late..samjha mote.."

"Ya I won't...tk cre..bye.."
Biding Priya good bye, Aarush went straight in kitchen to grab his lemonade.
Priya informed Rohan that she is going to meet Aarush in the evening, of course he wasn't comfortable but he agreed just to keep an eye on both of them so that he could know what is brewing between them. Priya was excited about the meeting. She always was simple with sober makeup and simple clothing. Today she wore a black and white top with light blue jeans, she let her hairs down and with applying kohl she was all set to go. A final look in the mirror, grabbed her handbag and rushed downstairs as she wanted to be on time. It took her only 10 mins to reach her venue via rick. As soon as she reached there, she dialled Aarush's number,
"Mote kahan hai?? I just reached. I'm dead on time. M sure you haven't reached here. Right...!"

"Well...take some effort and look back. I'm standing right behind you idiot. "
Priya looked stunned as Aarush was right behind her and waving his hand to her as well. Priya was impressed, first meeting and a guy is already waiting way before than time! Priya as a human tendency inspected Aarush with his looks, dressing sense and all stuff.

Aarush have changed a lot during this short period. Although he was a average looking guy, something was charming about him. In his dark maroon shirt he definitely looked smart. For the first time Priya noticed his smile and guess what, she found it cute. Meanwhile Priya was busy noticing him, Aarush came towards her and held his hand for handshake.

"Hello....Priya Jain. .!!"
Priya gave him a half smile and held her hand for handshake too.
"Hell...ooo...Aarush Malhotra. ."
Both giggled with the way they introduced themselves.
"Oye, mote enough of formal meeting. This is first and last time I'm addressing you with your proper name. Hence forth you are mota for me."
With that he punched him in his stomach.
"Ouch...!! Fine baba....so now you are choti for me. Height dekh teri. Hahaha.."
Priya again punched him and Aarush mocked of  being in immense pain. Both felt a kind of ease and comfort with eachother.  Not for a moment of second there was any awkward situation between them. It seemed they have been friends since ages. All the nervousness just vanished.

Both of them headed towards Mcdonald, as this is the only outlet which is sasta, sundar and tikaau...!! Priya grabbed a table for two as soon she entered. She pulled her chair out and sat down while Aarush was still standing.
"Pri, get up." He seemed a bit annoyed.

"Get up..but why?" Priya looked puzzled.

"I said get up, now...!" Aarush now folded and his hands and was staring at Priya.  She couldn't help and got up reluctantly. Aarush came near her chair, first he pushed the chair inside the table and then again pulled it out for Priya.
"Pls be seated. Idiot abhi beth. Whenever your with me let this job be mine.thik hai." Aarush winked to which Priya nodded and smiled.

Priya was again amazed with his chivalry.  He got her impressed again. Her perception about him totally changed now. He was a gentleman for sure.

"Actually no one has done this to me and more I didn't knew you guys actually do this. Even Rohan haven't done this so I'm used to do my things. "

"Never mind, but with me no need to do this at least.  Chal ab bark up what all secrets did I tell you last night?" Aarush was looking all curious and nervous to know about his stupid talks whom Priya bared. 

Circle of Love is Never Ending. ...Chapter 4

The message was from Aarush. Priya took a few seconds to remember Aarush Malhotra, who was her class mate during her higher secondary coaching classes. 

"Hey ..long time..how r u??" Priya replied.

"Yea, very long time. I'm fab..wbu? What are you doin nwadays?"

"M fine. I'm pursuing Bsc It from Wadhwa Institute and you?"

"Oh! Nice..m pursuing my engineering from Somaiya."

"Engineering, no doubt....after all class ka topper tha yaar tu."

"Hahaha. ...ye topper word se m so bugged up, call me Aarush pls...."

"Alright Aarush, hey gtg..will catch u later..cya..tk cre..  was nic talkin to u.. :) "

"Yup.. sure...cya tk cre...n sme here...was nicc taking to u too.. :) "

With that their official chat was eneded but hold on ye to shuruwat hai,  aage padho hota hai kya...!! In the evening Aarush left a hi for Priya to which she replied late night when she saw him online.

"Hello, what r u doin up so late?"

            "Ohh..hi....actually was doin my assignments yaar...wbu?"
           
            "Nothing much...was listening to music and now chatting to u.."
       
             "Oh wow...music..so what kinda music do u listen to..?"

  "Umm...I prefer slow romantic, sufi, old classics and some times raunchy as well...hahaha and yes soft and slow english songs are also on my playlists. What's your taste ?"

"Ditto... :o.... seems we have a common taste in songs.. nicc.. :) "

They chatted the whole night and not just that one night many nights they talked endless. From sharing their likes and dislikes in all genres. 

Priya lately realised it's been 4 am and she have to wake up at 6 for her college lecture.

"Oye 4 baj gaye...need to sleep now... I hv my lecture so hv to wake up at 6...bye now... good night...ummm no good morning....errrrr...kya wish karu..? :/"

"Hahaha...even m confused.  Anyways it's too late lets sleep now I mean u being at ur placeand I wilk be at mine. Pls don't mind haa...and yaa bear me with my stupid sense of humor. .. I apologise. .bye..tk cre... :)"

"Chill...koi nae...thts fine...bye.. :)"

Both dossed off with a twinge of smile on their faces.

Now a days for Priya and Aarush the only way to talk was via facebook so they were found online throughout the day and even if one of them was not available they would leave a message and the chat would proceed accordingly. The talk via fb continued for few days when finally Aarush asked Priya for her contact number. Priya initially wasn't sure about it because it would make Rohan angry but she somehow she was sure that Rohan will not make an issue and if he doea she will handle it so she gave her number to him.

Once the number were exchanged the time they used to chat via fb was increased as they used to text and talk almost whole day. From morning message to late night talks, their friendship bloomed from being just class mates to good friends. Where Priya was hapoy with Rohan, Aarush still loved Alia who was no more his girlfriend. 

One night, late around 2 am Priya's cell phone buzzed. She thought to be a text from Aarush but instead it was a call. She looked at her cell phone screen with squinted eyes and was puzzled to see that it was Aarush who was calling her so late. She pressed the answer key,

"Hello... Aarush...what's wrong.?"

"Hellloooooo....Prrii..yaaaa...!!"

It didn't took Priya long to guess that Aarush was drunk. During Priya's encounter with drunken Aarush, she got to know that he really loved Alia and still he do so but Alia never had any feelings for him so they mutually decided to remain just friends. Priya sympathise his pain and tried to soothe him by advising him to let it pass and move on. Aarush was really hurt and Priya could actually feel his pain. He was not even ready to hung up and sleep but Priya somehow made him to hung up and sleep by making him swear on their friendship to which he agreed and did the same.

That night their friendship stepped ahead from being good friends to best friends. Priya was loving this new friendship but was concerned about Aarush so she decided to meet him the very next day. They would officially meet for the first time after their being friends. So Priya was a little nervous about their first meeting. Where Priya was happpy with her equation with Aarush, Rohan was getting insecure with their bonding which lead to further complications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circle of Love is Never Ending. ...Chapter 3

 "Mumma, I'm getting late will eat once I'm back from classes. Bye!!" Priya packed her bag and rushed closing the door shut for her coaching classes. Priya, Priya Jain is a marwadi girl who lives with her mom, dad, brother and sister in Mumbai. Priya is a jolly, blissful, carefree and happy go lucky kinda girl. She have a pleasant face but the only problem she have with herself is she hates her height. She is just 5ft and this is the only thing which upsets her sometime. Not to forget she is gifted with one more quality and that is utter clumsiness. Either she hits something or someone orelse she is hit by someone or something. While walking on road, at least one person is definitely be hitted by her and if she is in hurry, god bless those poor souls who ll b waking beside and in front of Priya.

Priya got an auto and reached her coaching classes building and rushed towards the third floor where she had her lecture. Without knocking she ushered in and thankfully sir wasn't arrived yet that means she was dot on time. As she was one of the few preety faces in the classes she always used to get those Woo-hoo from boys. Priya had her own gang of gals. Komal, Priya, Vini, Aditi and Ankita, all five of them were brain with beauty but mischeavious like hell. They used to have their 1st two benches reserved for themselves. Sitting on 1st bench they used to play antakshri and all such games during ongoing lectures and giggled whole day.

Aarush had a gang of boys as well. Rahul, Vinay, Dhruv and himself, a gang of four boys. All were nerdy and geeky boys. Brains with being hell notorious. But for Priya and her group annoying was what they used to feel for Aarush and his gang. Aarush was an average looking guy, with so so looks but hell intelligence. He was one of the topper of our classes. Initially for Priya, Aarush had an annoying voice and more irritating was his laughter. As a normal human tendency to judge people even Priya took Aarush as a nerdy guy with only boredom in his personality. 

Aarush and Priya were no where connected during their higher secondary schooling coaching classes. They had no idea that fate had its plans for both of them. Even though they were in the same class, sitting almost on the same bench row for 2 years, they never exchanged a glance with each other. One of Aarush's friend Rahul used to like Priya but Aarush never noticed her and neither she had any attention for him. Aarush was interested in some other girl called Alia and as name suggests she was preety, bold and with loads of attitude wali babe. No one ever thought that Aarush would get a girlfriend like her but he proved all wrong and got her proposed and made her his gf. This was a news among all students. Everyone were puzzled and some cheapster boys had their own insecurity questions like, "How did he impressed her?" "What do I lack in?" Such remarks were made on them. Even Priya wondered about it but that wasn't much of her concern during that time. Priya had a boyfriend too named Rohan. Rohan was also in the same coaching classes but he was in different batch. Both were in the same college as well. Their love blossomed from being just friends to best friends and then lovers. They were the cutest couple in college.  Priya was very happy of being with in relationship with Rohan. They had a wonderful compatibility. Their mutual understanding and love was always talk of town for other students in college in classes as well.

During these two years of coaching classes, Aarush and Priya were just classmates who never talked with eachother. They at least knew each others name. Occasionally formal smiles were exchanged, but that was it nothing more happened. After completion of H.S.C. they both got busy with their respective career options, but as it is said that "Duniya gol hai", they both again got in touch via Facebook which is now the most used social networking sites but during that time it wasn't that famous.  Priya added Aarush as to get along with this new facebook thing. After adding him there wasn't any conversation between both of them for few days. One afternoon when Priya was engrossed in some of her pending assignment, her monitor beeped a tone of msg from fb. She opened her fb page-

"Hey..hiii....wasup..!!" 

Circle of Love is Never Ending.....Chapter 2

It was an emotional moment for all of us especially Sanaya and her Mom. It is so tough for a parent to her child go in a totally alien world after being with them for so many years. Sanaya couldn't hold her emotions and hugged aunty as tightly as she can. Aunty regained her composure and made Sanaya stop crying as well with a quick peck on her cheek. They both smiled and Sanaya was back to normalcy. "Priya, come down within 5 mins and don't forget to get those thalis of flowers along with you. They on the side table over there."  She pointed toward the table and marched out of the room. 

We could all that band and baaja along with dhols and crackers. We all ran towards wind ow to get a glimpse of the baraat. People were dancing, shouting, laughing, yelling-a typical Punjabi family with bangra and gidda everywhere. The groom Varun was in sehra and was trying hard to get a glimpse of Sanaya but unfortunately we didn't let her get near window as in Hindu ritual, the bride is not allowed to see her own baraat. 

"Sanaya, he is looking damn handsome."

"Who.? Varun? " she jolted up in excitement. 

"No!! The horse is looking handsome. Duh...Ofcourse Varun!" The room giggled with our laughter. 

Suman and Aarti were holding those flower thalis where as Priya and Chetna were the bride's maid to be precise. Today Sanaya looked splendidly preety. Top to bottom she was sparkling.  The ornaments and that beautiful red lehenga were adding stars to her already shining face. She walked rather more gracefully than she ever did. Varun couldn't take his eyes off her bride Sanaya.  On the other hand Priya was trying to mock at Varun when suddenly she saw something which startled her. She saw a much familiar face standing beside Varun. She couldn't believe her eyes, the face was none other than Aarush, Aarush Malhotra. For a moment she couldn't move, Sanaya's nudge made her get back to her senses. "What's wrong Pri??" Sanaya looked concerned.  "Nothing, I'm fine." Priya said this with much discomfort in her voice.

On the other side Aarush was all laughing and giggling when a familiar face caught his attention and that face was of Priya's. He looked puzzled and bewildered. As Priya was getting close to face Aarush, her heart started pounding faster. Aarush couldn't believe his eyes and more of fate that finally they met again. Priya and Aarush were now facing each other. Eyes locked, no blinking, seemed they became oblivion to the world when suddenly a roar of applause broke their tacit conversation.  The applause was Sanaya and Varun as they finished their varmala.

All ushered towards to the mandap for further wedding ceremonies. Meanwhile Priya wasn't feeling good, she needed some fresh air to get in. "Aunty, I'm not feeling fine so I'll be upstairs for a while. Please inform Sanaya orelse she'll be worried and more of angry."

"Ya sure beta, please take rest. I'll send some refreshments and medicines for you and if you need anything just let me know. Take care." Priya escaped from the eye of Aarush and went upstairs.  Priya was now all alone, standing in the balcony looking all lost in her own world. She started sailing in the reminisce of she and Aarush meeting for the first time.

7 years back......... 

 

 

     

Circle of Love is Never Ending.... Chapter 1

"Sanaya, tere mann mein ladoo foote aand Varun ke kismat foote....!!"  everyone roared laughing. "Shut up! I'm gonna kick you. Firstly you are late on your best friend's wedding and secondly instead of pacifying my nervousness, you are mocking at me. Go to hell, I'm not talking to you." Sanaya sat back on her chair, hands folded, lips protruding, a typical kid pretending to br angry.

"I'm sorry Sanaya. I was jst trying to calm you down. I knoe you're hell nervous so was trying to be a lil kiddo yaar. But it seems I just elevated your nervousness further. Chuck this. Tell me why are you nervous?"  Sanaya was now looking at Priya with utter numbness. Priya and Sanaya are childhood friends. They have been together more than a decade.  They are often referred as soul sisters and indeed they are more than sisters with different blood group. Priya held her hand and said "Sweetheart, Varun and you have been together for five years and more importantly you both are so much in love with each other. There is no point why you should be all nervous and paranoid. Without a shadow of doubt you both eill make a terrific couple." The last sentence automatically brought a smile on Sanaya's face and there comes a sisters cum best friends hug. They hugged along with Priya giving a peck on Sanaya's cheek which she hates like anything and Priya loves that.

"But Priya where were you? You should have been here around 9 a.m. and now it's 11a.m. I need a valid reason." Sanaya was arching her eyebrows and was waiting for Priya's reply. "Aree, firstly I couldn't decide what to wear, secondly couldn't track any auto and thirdly jo auto mila he was charging extra. We had an argument and finally he surrendered and charged accordingly.  Thanks to the ultimate taking to  police station wala dhamki." Both of them burst of laughing along with other three ladies with them in the room. They were Sanaya's cousins, Suman , Aarti and Chetna. 

The door knocked and Sanaya's mother came in to call all of us down for the marriage ceremony along with bride Sanaya. "Sanaya, beta all are waiting down for you. Priya and all three of you escort Sanaya downstairs in a while. Varun will be here anytime. Be ready. Alright.." She was trying hard to control her tears but somehow she couldn't and tears rolled down her cheeks.Watching her mom cry Sanaya was with watery eyes too but Priya held her tight which somehow retained her from crying further.

In Quest of Me...!!!!

Have you ever wondered who you are? What is your purpose of being alive? What are doing with your life? And many such questions inevitably pops up in our mind. We all are surrounded by such questions. IIt's good to ask questions, but only if we get those answers as well. The sad thing is only few of us quest for those answers, others get  trapped in such questions and give up.

We all have some purpose of being alive, the difference lies of some find their purpose and some need to work very hard to find their purpose and fulfill it. One way of finding your purpose is introspection. Introspection is examination of one's own feelings and thoughts.  Ask yourself what you really want to do? What makes you happy? What makes people around you happy? What defines you? All these questions will automatically start to get resolved. One by one you will find all answers. Slowly you will start find meaning in all of your questions. Things will start falling in place. If you know what are you looking for, you will somehow find a way to get through it but at the same time if you have no clue what are you searching for, you will end up messing up all things.

Your quest for you can only succeed if your inner you is sane, blissful and content. Inner peace is the key to more than half of your worries. If ur at peace and ease from inside, your among the richest person on earth. All this materialism and money will never bother you. Always be in the positive world. Although being humans we fall prey to negative things as compared to positive things, so it's on us how to deal with our own thoughts.  Only you are responsible for what is happening in your mind and life. You are your own master. Things will turn out the way you thought them to occur. Altruism comes only with self altruism. Love yourself only then you can love others.  Understand yourself only then you can empathise, sympathise and understand others. The day when you will make your soul bliss and cheer is the day when your purpose of life will be visible and then your quest for you will be accomplished. 

Freedom From Being Docile !!!

In our society being docile is the only way to survive. You speak or try doing things which are not classified in our so called society you lose all your prejudice and pride. People are actually afraid of this society and samaaj. If this isn't enough they have their own way to react in different ways on the same situation. Why only the girl is blamed after eloping with some guy? Both are equally responsible for their eloping.

Both are mature enough to chose the life they want to but still the girl is at major fault according to this Society. People bump on that girl's whole family and doom their life with all time taunting and treating them as they are some criminals who have done a heinous crime and on the contradictory the actual heinous criminals,  the rapers are all free. Hypocrisy is the trend which is growing day by day in every society. Every so called sushil and sanskari Indian family wants a bahu with high earnings. They all want to dig gold but the condition is she should be docile. Once a girl is married, her whole life changes. Of course they do say we will treat her like our daughter and blah blah but do they really do that? 

No doubt she will be appreciated for her good work but only once she tried to do something against their will or not according they want it to be, she will be doomed with that one mistake. even if she tries to forget or rectify her fault, they won't let her do that to. Why only a girl is asked for change? Why only she is expected to fulfill their demands? Why is she bombarded with responsibilities and duties? For twenty years she is the princess of her Dad, companion and friend of her Mom, Brother and Sister, and suddenly she is pushed or rather sent to a totally alien world. Where people might pretend to be humble, caring and loving but who knows they will show their true colors with passing time. Everything changes right from the way you talk,walk,eat,the way you dress and not to forget the sindoor and mangalsutra official trademark of being married.

I'm not against all this,the only thing which bothers me is why only a girl is expected to do all these changes post marriage? What if an official trademark of marriage is invented for boys and men as well? What if a dress code for married men is created? What if even they are asked to leave their house and stay at their bride's house? Well if this comes into existence at least people will get some idea of what all things a women goes through. We are tired of being docile and submissive. Now a days women live for her family and the three "I's" i.e. Independence, Individuality and Identity. We have an identity now and being docile is not us anymore.