The bell on his intercom finally made him release me. I could feel his fingers caressing my skin which gave me a shudder. He took the call while I tried to soothe the sting over the area where his hand marks are imprinted. I have a dark complexion but still, his handprints are seen. I took my shoulder bag from the chair and tried to walk out but stopped on the way when he called out my name.
"Swara, it's from Bade papa, he wants you and me in his cabin, right now. Looks like he knows about your presence." He said and took his blazer from the coat hanger and made himself presentable. How much I dreamt about this scenario. I will be helping him to get ready while he will disturb me with his naughty romantic side. Just for this little dream, I even learned how to make tie knots, alas everything is going to remain a dream.
An unfulfilled dream.
"Swara, let's go Bade papa's cabin is on the 15th floor." I followed him to the 15th floor which looks deserted and only a few people are seen here and there spread out. There were few other rooms which are mentioned like conference rooms, amphitheater, canteen, etc. Sanskar knocked on a wooden door where Durga Uncle and Ram Uncle's name are engraved on it.
"Come in," Sanskar opened the door and gestured me to walk first. As I entered, I saw Appa, Durga Uncle, and Ram Uncle laughing about something while Laksh and Uttara sitting on the couch which is placed on the right side of the table.
"Come and sit Swara beta and you too Sanskar" Ram uncle told us gesturing to take the seats in front of them. I asked Appa what is happening through my eyes while he just assured me to stay calm. My heart is holding up the warning sign again which means something bad is going to happen.
"I am not going to beat around the bush kids. After the party yesterday, Sujata and Annapurna told us everything Sanskar. About how you liked Swara and wanted to marry her before your board exams," Durga Uncle words made gasp audibly. Well, that's the thing I do it whenever something I don't believe happens in front of me. That's what exactly happening now. I looked at Sanskar who is equally shocked, but in a different way like he was caught red-handed. His face paled which means--. No, no I will not think about it.
"No uncle. I think there is a misunderstanding. He never liked me. He just had a crush on me. Sanskar was in lots of relationships, Uncle. If he loved me--" I blabbered while Sanskar pressed my left hand asking me to keep quiet.
"Whatever they are saying is true, Swara." He spoke in an obvious voice which made me go mad.
What the actual fuck is this?
"Well Swara, he was a kid at that point. He also thought you were his crush, but he realized he loves you since that time. After his graduation, he worked hard and got transferred to Kolkata just to be with you." I looked at Laksh who explained to me his brother's point of view. Right now I am so mad at both the Maheshwari Brothers.
"Swara, Uttara also told us how you also fell for Sanskar!" this time Appa spoke making me close my eyes in frustration. Why everything has to happen today only?
"What?" I opened my eyes and looked at Sanskar who is now looking at me for answers with shock and surprise written all over his face.
"Well, we figured out yesterday that something was wrong between you two and after Sujata and Bhabhi told us everything. Uttara heard our conversation and told us how you love Sanskar for the past 9 years to the extent that you thought of not marrying anyone. This is really wrong Swara beta" I threw a 'you traitor' look at Uttara who royally ignored me. These Maheshwari siblings are nothing but a headache.
"Bhaiya, Swara didi never let any guy come near her in the name of dating because she felt like she was betraying you. I know it's sudden for both of you guys, but please clear out whatever misunderstanding you guys have. I am saying this because I have seen things Swara didi went through." Uttara said while I looked at my palms which is on my lap.
"Pappu, we will be so happy if you and Sanskar get married. Whatever assumptions you have, it's all wrong. Yes, at that time Amma and I thought we can't let you get married out of our community, but Paapu, the world is evolving and we have to evolve along with it. Sanskar is a solid guy and I have trust in him and sorry for the prank we played in the morning. We know both of you won't talk to each other unless we create a situation like this. Talk to each other guys, it's your life"
Talk to each other. How easily Appa said? It's not any kind of drama or soap opera where the girl will jump in happiness after knowing that the guy she loves, loves her back.
Freaking 9 years, I made my brain and heart get used to the fact that Sanskar is not for me, and now just like that they are saying they are ok with the prospect of Sanskar and I getting married.
Wow...
Just great guys!
"It's not that easy as you all people think. I need time to think and please don't pester me again on this topic. If I have to talk, I will talk to Sanskar directly." I said wiping my tears and walked out the room not giving a damn to the voice of Sanskar who was asking me to wait.
Well, that's what I had been doing Sanskar.
Waiting...
Waiting for you to get married and have a happy life so that I can live my life in peace that you will never be mine.