Never let me go Ever

23

Neha cleaned the room and her eyes stuck on the poster of Arjun's new film. She took it and sighed tiredly. He is still so charismatic. Neha remembered how much she was shocked to know that he was the same Arjun. But Ishu compelled her not to let this matter go out from her mouth. She didn't even tell her brother Suraj. 

She even knows that Shagun married Arjun. Shagun's memories made her smile instantly. She is a pure soul and she doesn't want to spoil her life and that's why she didn't try anything to mess up their lives. She just let fate decide their lives. Shagun and Suraj were best buddies since childhood and It was very hard for them to leave Shagun there. Both his brother and sister struggled a lot when they came to Delhi in the beginning. 

Neha feels that she has been selfish in the matter of Ishu. If she tries to contact Arjun and may try to unite Ishi with Arjun, Ishu would have been happy today. But she chose to keep silent. The weight of guilt is eating her for years. She has never shared her thoughts with anyone. Not even to her brother. 

"Are you alright?" Ishu asked when she saw the dull face of Neha.

"Just thinking about the past," Neha replied plainly. Ishu can sense her guilt with her eyes. Neha and Ishu shared a beautiful sisterhood bond that they can't hide anything from each other. 

"Are you still thinking about me and Arjun?" Ishu asked suddenly when she noticed the poster of Arjun.

"I won't lie. Yes. I just wish I could have tried anything to make you guys" her words died as a small sob escaped her lips. 

"Neha, do you think of me like those typical girls who are weak mentally. If I want Arjun back, I will make it happen at any cost. I don't need anyone to support me or help me" Ishu replied, pulling her friend to a bear hug. 

"I feel that because of Shagun, I kept mum and let things go as per their fate" Neha replied resting her head over Ishu's shoulders. Ishu knew about Shagun and Neha. They knew each other and Neha cares for Shagun a lot. Neha felt so grateful to Shagun always as she is the reason the siblings could finish their education. 

"Neha, stop thinking about anything. Trust me. I am happy and I don't regret anything in my life till now." Ishu consoled her and both the girls were disturbed by Suraj's arrival. He came inside all tired.

"Guys. A special surprise for you all." He beamed in happiness as he came inside with a happy face. 

"What's that? Are you getting married?" Neha asked like a mock. She doesn't like how he is wasting his life.

"Marriage is not the only thing left in my life. Think out of the box" Suraj replied all annoyed. 

"Leave all those. Pack your bags. I have booked tickets for you all for my event in Mumbai." Suraj announced as he went inside the kitchen to have water by himself.

"Mumbai? No. I can't come" ishu was the first to protest the idea. She can't return to Mumbai.

"Ishu, I am not asking you. I am informing you" Suraj spoke calmly but Ishu was firm in her decision. 

"There is a special surprise for Sid. Won't you accept now?" Suraj threw the last card. But her expressions were firm and Neha knew why? It's not that they would meet Arjun coincidentally. He is a star and they can't meet. But still, Mumbai is her hometown and she doesn't want to become weak visiting there after years. 

"Wow Mumbai?" Sid exclaimed after hearing their conversation.

"If you want, you guys can go," Ishu said on a final note.

"Mom, I can't go anywhere without you" Sid started his drama. Now Suraj and Neha left them to discuss as they know that it would not be nice to stay between the mad son and mom. 

"In a few days, I will join any reputed companies as you wished for me. My regular 9 am-5 pm life will start. But before that, I want to go for a vacation with you." He voiced out after a long gap. Ishu didn't reply to anything. 

*****

Ishu checked herself before the mirror for the fifth time. She looked too cute even for the simple saree she wore. The curls which ended on her shoulders made her look so young and cute. She didn't do any makeup but a simple lip gloss and light powder made it work to highlight her features. 

"You look beautiful" Suraj complimented her in a hoarse voice making her jerk from her position. 

"Don't try these antics" she yelled at him and didn't like the way at all. Suraj smiled at her little angry face.

"Chill. I didn't flirt with you. I was just mesmerised." Suraj replied honestly and pinched his throat cutely. 

"Thanks for coming with us to Mumbai though '' he added as Ishu gets nervous with the name Mumbai itself. What will happen? Will it be a turning point in her life?

"Guess I should do 24/7 service to protect my beautiful mom from evil eyes" Siddharth commented as he entered the room. This Mumbai trip helped him to get out from Mishty fever. He really missed that girl.

"I am just complimenting your mom." Suraj pouted as Sid and Ishu laughed at him.

"Uncle, go and find someone for you. Date some girls. and get married soon. Even now, many girls will fall for you. You are too handsome" Sid winked at Suraj.

"If my heart accepts any girl, I would surely give it a try. But what to do?" Suraj sighed tiredly. For him, he doesn't love Ishu just for his namesake. He never knew the term love has any other meaning than the feeling he has for Ishu. 

Siddharth gets silent and lets them talk it out. Ishu never opened this topic with Suraj. They knew everything. But never had that courage to face it.

"Suraj, I just hope some girl makes your life colourful which you actually deserve. Don't hope for anything with me." She finally said those as Suraj looked at her with hurt. 

"Not at least after this age" she added and smiled at him. 

"Excuse me? What age?" Sid interfered, feeling all offended by his mom's statement. 

"If you say yes, I will make a line of grooms in front of our home and will ask you to choose for anyone. Even if I upload your picture in matrimony, trust me there would be hundreds of proposals per day. And no one would believe that you have an MBA graduate son of 24 years old." Sid spoke as Ishu widened her eyes with his comment. She turned red with his compliment.

"Shut up Sid. Someone will hear this and laugh." Ishu slapped his son harder on his shoulders. Suraj smiled at the duo. Just by staying at their side, he feels so content and complete. 

"The function has started. Let's go down" Suraj urged them as he went down to look after the guests and make the final touch to the program.

Ishu turns and gets ready to go. Her heart is unusually fast. She is finally in Mumbai after 24 long years. She has no hopes in her heart but she just wishes to meet Arjun once before leaving the city in one week. She just wants to look at him in person. Her crazy lover side came as she imagined him close to her. She could feel her neck hair straightened with the thoughts alone. 

"May I?" Sid gave his hands as Ishu gave his hands to him. Both entered the hall like a couple. Sid smiled broadly as his eyes twinkled in happiness.

"Wow, all the actors are here," Sid exclaimed as Ishu stoned in her position. She had never expected an event like this. She didn't expect all the actors there. She thought it's just a small party with some big shots. She should have asked Suraj before. She halted in the place. But Sid is too excited as he gets the clue that Arjun would be there anytime. 

"You won't believe who is the main reason for this event. I mean what is this event for?" Suraj asked in an excited tone. He just wanted to see the excitement in Siddharth's eyes.

"ARJUN RATHORE" Suraj exclaimed as Sid jumped in joy. His craze for the actor has never reduced even one per cent. Instead, he gets too excited to see him one more time. 

No one noticed Ishu who stumbled back as tears formed in her eyes.