Bitter Reality

New Start

Every morning brings a new beginning and a new phase in your life. We should always accept this new beginning and should carry on with our lives without feeling the urge of giving up. This has always been said 'the biggest fear is the fear itself'. So we should face it with courage.

Naina's POV

I woke up with my phone vibrating and picked it up without thinking anything.

"Hello,"? I said hoarsely.

"Wake up sleepy head and come to the hospital soon." He said yawning and then I realized Bhai didn't sleep at all last night unlike me. I felt ashamed of myself at that moment.

"Bhai, mom is okay right?"I asked instantly and quickly walked towards the washroom to do my morning business.

"Yup everything is fine. Actually, I and dad want to come home to freshen up. Also, Kabir's parents will come today. So come asap." He said.

"Ooh okay. Just give me 1 hour I will be there and also bring soup for mom. She is allowed to have soup right? "I asked sincerely.

"Yes, she is allowed. Just come soon Naina." He said and I just nodded and went to take a quick shower.

As soon as I was done with my shower, I hurriedly came outside and without thinking much decided to wear my black kurta with navy blue jeans. It looked simple and good on me knowing I will meet Kabir's parents today. The thought of it made me nervous. But now nobody can do anything. When I was combing my hairs unknowingly I touched my forehead and it felt as if somebody kissed it. I know it may sound stupid! Even at night, when I was sleeping I felt as if somebody took my hands and then kissed my forehead. I groaned thinking about all this and pushing all these stupid thoughts of mine aside I rushed towards the kitchen to make healthy tomato soup for mom...

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It was almost eight when I reached the hospital and directly entered my mom's room so that she can have this soup. My brother and father were both seated on the couch which was at the corner of the room and looked at me smiling.

"Finally you are here. Now just be here for the next one or two hours Okay. And also Naina Kabir's parents will come today. So try to not go anywhere." My dad instructed me.

I said meekly, "Okay I will b here and won't go anywhere."

After serving soup to my mom I decided to have something, so went to the cafeteria. I frowned thinking Kabir didn't even try to contact me once. I was upset that it does not matter to him what is going on in my life and realized today we were supposed to meet at six. Oh s**t! I will not be able to meet him again......

Just when I was about to enter my mom's room my phone started vibrating and decided to attend the call first.

'Hello! 'I said without even looking at the caller's name.

This habit of mine of picking the phone without even noticing who is calling has to change. And there comes that one voice which I have been craving to listen from yesterday. Stupid enough but his voice has some calmness and it makes me forget everything for once!

"Hi... Good morning Naina. How is aunty now? And yes how are you?" He said and then there was a long pause.

"You know about mom?" I asked and then realized what a stupid question it is! Obviously, he knows. Stupid me and my silly mouth! His parents know about this!

"Of course I know Naina. I came to your house yesterday!" He said telling me as a matter of fact.

I was stunned and said, "wha-att?" He has that habit of leaving me speechless. "When and why?" I asked before he could say anything.

"Stop it Naina you ask too many questions. Don't you?" He asked chuckling.

"Okay fine I do ask too many questions but you have to answer them. So now tell me why you of all people came to my house?" I asked feeling startled.

"Well, Aditya Bhai wanted me to come to your house to keep some files and I couldn't say no. By the way Naina you look beautiful even in your sleep. You know this?" He asked smiling to himself... I thought.

Double crap he saw me for the first time that too when I was sleeping and was in my worst state. Urghh could this be any more embarrassing?

"I don't. You have to stop with this. You took my hand in yours and kissed me on my forehead didn't you?" I asked him not believing my own words. I do ask too many questions and unknowingly touched my forehead.

"Yup I did. On a serious note Naina I wanted to tell you something. I am going to Singapore for the next 7 days. I wanted to come to the hospital today but I cannot. I have to leave in an hour. Also, we were supposed to meet today but unfortunately we both know that won't happen. This means that I will meet you directly on the day of our 'Engagement'. Look I know all this is happening way too fast but trust me we will make through it together." He said in one breath.

"You know that we will get married in the next three weeks?" I asked but then realize how stupid my question is!

"I get to know about this in the morning. I called you as soon as it was possible." He said.

I sighed and said, "It is okay Kabir. You do your work with full dedication without thinking about all of this and complete it as soon as it is possible. Just come back soon. I am sorry that we will not be able to meet today and just because of me we will meet on the day of our Engagement."

“You don't have to be sorry Naina. It is okay. Just have a little faith. Everything will be fine.” He said concern was clear in his voice.

"I am trying Kabir. I will not give up."I said. Then there was a sudden pause it was not at all uncomfortable. Not exchanging words was something I was experiencing for the first time. It didn't feel awkward, In fact, it was soothing me and then it hit me that I have to go inside and be with my mom. Even that thought makes me upset. And reluctantly I said," Bye Kabir. And take care talk to you later."

"Yeah bye. You too take care of yourself. And don't miss me too much." He said chuckling and hung up before I could say anything to him...

It is not right but neither it is wrong but a huge part of me wants to give this relationship one chance. One chance to myself and to our relationship...