Promise to Love You

I Can't Sleep Peacefully

Megha

“Don't act smart in front of me. If I had supported you, Kiran would have beaten you a lot for teasing me. Did you see how angry Kiran was today? That too because of your continuous lying.” Megha said to Om.

“You saw his anger. But did you not see that you are the reason behind that anger?” Om asked, smiling.

“What do you mean? I don't understand.” Megha asked, turning towards him.

“Didn't you understand, or don't you want to understand?” Om asked mischievously.

“Will you tell me straight or should I hit you?” Megha asked, pointing to the hair dryer she was holding in her hand.

“Okay, don't get angry like this. Come here. Sit here, then I will tell you. Keep the dryer there and come back.” Om said pointing to her side.

Megha kept the dryer on the table and she got up and sat next to Om.

“Now tell me.” Megha asked, looking at Om.

“My brother loves you. Yes, he is so stupid that he doesn’t know this.” Om said smiling.

“Nonsense! Om, Kiran is going to marry Shruti soon. If he loved me then why would he arrange marriage with Shruti?” Megha asked in a confused voice.

“This is what we have to find out. Look, whatever I did today makes me doubt whether you are in Kiran’s heart or not Shruti. Otherwise, every time I tried to come close to you, Kiran has distanced me from you.” Om said.

“He has been doing this since childhood. This is nothing new. How can you say that Kiran lo….” Megha suppressed her last words in her mouth.

“Okay. If you don’t want to agree then let’s do one thing.” Om said with a sweet smile.

“What?” Megha asked, seeing his unassery smile.

“Let’s get married.” Om said in a casual tone.

“What? Om, don’t joke like this.” Megha tried to get up.

But Om held Megha’s hand in his hands. Megha looked at On in confusion. Megha did not like the serious expression in his eyes.

“What are you doing?” Megha asked in a surprised tone.

“That is what I should have done earlier. If I had not let you stay close to Kiran, you would have been in love with me today.” Om said with a sad face.

“Om, don’t talk like a crazy person. Don’t scare me like this.” Megha said nervously trying to free her hand from Om’s hand.

“I am not scaring you. I am telling you the truth. By the way, now Kiran is not between us, so…” Om held her hand tightly as he said that.

“So what?” Megha asked, placing her hand on her beating heart.

Om got up from the bed and sat on one knee near Megha’s feet. He took out a box from his pocket and held it in front of Megha.

Frightened by his action, Megha stood up from her place. She put both his hands on her mouth so that no one could hear her scream.

“Om! Don’t do this. I have been seeing you only as my brother.” Megha said in a frightened tone.

She still fainted, which got into Om. He had never done something like this before.

“So what? You had Kiran in your heart, that’s why you thought of me as anything other than a friend and a brother. But now you are free.” Om said with a bright smile.

“No! I had Kiran in my heart before and Kiran will remain in my heart in the future too. This heart will never be empty for anyone else.” Megha said free tone.

“Is this your final answer?” Om asked in a serious voice.

“Yes. This is my final answer.” Megha said in a serious tone.

“If you still have Kiran in your heart, then how did you give up so easily? Why are you letting Kiran marry Shruti like this?” Om asked.

“Because I want to see Kiran happy at all costs. So what if he is marrying someone else? He was not committed to me. Nor did he promise me that he would marry me. Shruti is his own choice. If he is happy with Shruti, then I am also happy.” Megha tried to sound happy.

“s**t! This time too he won over me. Take this.” Om said, pouting and forcefully placing the box in Megha’s hand.

“Om, I don’t want it.” Megha said, trying to give the box back to Om.

“Keep it. It is for you only. Ouch! My leg is hurting. How do other people propose like this? I'm not capable of doing it. My leg has become sore.” Om said, getting up and pressing his knee.

“Huh?” Megha kept looking at him wide-eyed.

The emotions and seriousness that she saw on Om’s face a while ago, left. The very next moment it turned into the same old playfulness. Om went back to his place on the bed and sat down.

Megha was still standing there in confusion. The box was still in her hand.

“Now don’t stare like this. Open the box and see.” Om waves his hand as he says that.

“But….” Megha looked down at the box in her hand.

“First open the box and see. Then abuse me later.” Om said laughing.

Megha took a deep breath and exhaled. Then she slowly opened the box. As she saw the diamond thing kept in the box, her eyes widened with shock.

That thing was not a diamond ring. Rather, it was two diamond earrings which she had seen on TV a few days ago.

She had tried to buy them, but before that, someone else had already bought those earrings. That is why Megha was a little disappointed.

Om had given her those earrings.

“Om, what is all this? How did you get this? It's a limited edition. It was sold as soon as possible.” Megha asked in an excited tone.

“I know…” Om nodded his head in satisfaction.

“Then How did you get this?” Megha asked.

“The maker is one of my fans. When I saw your sad face that day. I contacted him and told him to make one for you. Did you like it?” Om asked in a hopeful tone.

“Yes! Love it! Thank you, Om. You scared me to death. I thought….” Megha smiled sweetly.

“That I'm proposing to you?” Om asked playful smile on his face.

“Yes. You act like that.” Megha said.

“Hey, don't forget I'm an actor too. My acting skills have become better. But if you really want a diamond ring, insert those earrings I'll buy for you.” Om says with a charming smile.

“No. I love these earrings. Thank you, Om.” Megha shook her head as she held the box close to her heart.

“Put this on and show me.” Om said.

“Ok.” Megha hurriedly pulled earrings out of the box and wore them to her ears.

“Wow! These look good on you.” Om clapped his hands to compliment her.

“Just good.” Megha pouted.

“You look gorgeous. Let me click some photos. Give me a nice pose.” Om pulled out his mobile and clicked some pics.

“Is it ok to click photos?” Megha asked in a worried tone.

Om got up, and he put his hand around her shoulder.

“What did you mean?” Om asked in confusion.

“I mean, you are an actor. What if your fan sees my photos on your phone? They may have killed me out of jealousy.” Megha chuckles softly.

“That can't happen. No one touches my phone without my permission. And I'll keep those photos in a private folder. Don't tense, just give a beautiful smile.” Om holds his hand up ready to click a selfie.

“Fine. If you say so.” Megha smiles at the phone.

“Good. Now make pouty lips.” Om said.

“Like this?” Megha pouted her lips.

“Not this much. Just like this. Like you are kissing me.” Om shows how to pout her lips.

“Ok. Like this?” Megha did as Om taught her.

Om turned his face toward the phone and smiled. He clicked some photos.

“Now you can go. I want to sleep.” Megha points at the door.

“We are not done, Honey.” Om says as he puts the phone in his pocket.

“What now?” Megha asked irritatedly.

“I want to test Kiran.” Om turns to face her as he says that.

“What did you mean? What kind of test?” Megha asked in confusion.

“I mean, I have doubts that Kiran has some feelings for you. I want to test that feeling. So I need your help.” Om said in a serious tone.

“I suggested you don't mess with Kiran. You know how dangerous it is when Kiran becomes angry.” Megha stops him from doing stupid things.

“I know his anger. But he is soon going to get married. Before that happens I want to do this test. If he passed this test. We both get to know that Kiran loves Shurti or you.” Om said casually.

“Why do you have to do this?” Megha asked in a worried tone.

“Because I can't take off this thing that he had feelings for you. So I just want to be sure.” Om said honestly.

“Fine. Do whatever you want. But don't blame me if Kiran beats your face this time.” Megha agreed.

She knows just like Kiran, Om also is a stubborn person. Once they decide to do things, they will do it at all costs.

“Don't worry, I can handle him. Just want you to keep pretending that you agree with me.” Om said in confidently.

“What are you planning?” Megha asked suspiciously.

“First promise me that you will help me.” Om held his palm in front of him.

“I promise.” Megha put her palm on his hand.

“Nice. Come here now.” Om waved his hand to her.

Megha leaned close to him. He whispered something in her ear. That makes Megha's eyes widen in shock. She steps back from Om in disbelief.

“Are you nuts!?” Megha asked in a disbelieving tone.

“What? It's just a small play.” Om said calmly.

“This small play can mess with lots of feelings, Om. You are involving our families in this.” Megha said in a hurry.

“I know. But I'm sure that my brother will find his true love. Not fake love of Shruti. So I'm ready to take all the risks. And you already promised me. So you have to support me. I won't let you back down.” Om shows a bright smile as he justifies his plan.

“You trick me. I never thought you had this in your mind.” Megha snapped him.

“Oh, come on. Just this one. Please -please -please!!” Om blinks his puppy eyes.

“Fine. I have to be more careful when I promise you from now on.” Megha said helplessly.

“You are not smart enough for that.” Om chuckle.

“What? What did you say?” Megha asked.

“Nothing. Just feeling sleepy. Goodnight.” Om places a kiss on her cheek and walks to the door, leaving Megha sighing helplessly.

“Oh, by the way. Wear green color clothes tomorrow, will you.” Om opens the door and says to him,

“Why?” Megha asked in confusion.

“I'll tell you tomorrow. I'm feeling sleepy. Bye.” Om said mysteriously.

Megha looked at him suspiciously.

“Now I can sleep peacefully.” Om waves his hand without looking at her and exits from her room.

“But I can't sleep peacefully now.” Megha murmured and locked the door so no one could enter her room.