"Ronn How long will you be taking for a bath bro?" Das was impatiently waiting outside for his bestfriend who went to bath an hour ago .
"Just chill man, just go through the Newspapers , Tv ..I will be back by then".Ronn replied in a calm easy going way from bathroom.Das moved little closer to bathroom door and whispered in exciting voice ,
"Have you not thought about what I said?"
"I've given you the reply for that Das, let's close that issue here" Ronn replied unpleased with Das's question.
"But what's the matter bro? you are settled now, family is settled here in the dream city and moreover this time her family have approached you .You were crazy about her back then,what's wrong with you now? Will love fade when you turn old or your money grow more? " Das wasn't in a mood to settle the mater there .
"You better leave the topic Das,or else you'll be kicked out soon."
Ronn came out of the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around his waist and one on shoulder .Ronn was about 25 with a physic body and his thick wavy hair drenched in water fell over his forehead .His complexion was little warm and dusky . He stood in front of Das with a serious look .Das couldn't speak out to his serious face so he turned away and said in a low voice "it's She who asked me to convince you.she is ready for the knot ."
"well, tell her I'm not ready ,and u , better not come with this topic again "
"is it just a 'play hard to get' game for you Ronn?Isn't it a perfect time to marry her?"
Ronn didn't spoke a single word , he just pulled Das to look at his face and said"Look at my face and repeat the same".
Das kept silent . Ronn just pushed him aside and opened his wardrobe & pulled a white shirt & jeans out of it & started wearing .The cupboard was half open & Das saw a photo of a smiling girl inside it .He suddenly pulled it out ."Tara" he whispered .
"Keep it inside ."
"Okay , but tell me why are you keeping her photo with you?"
"She was my bestfriend Bro"
"I know she was .But not anymore .She is all gone bro and you .."
Ronn slapped Das's face and said"She's not gone .She's here , just with me , and you better stay away from everything that's her's".
Das gave him a puzzled look.Ronn suddenly gained his consciousness and apologised.Das kept her photo inside.Ronn just touched her face in it for a moment and whispered.."I love you Tara .No one can ever take that place of yours .Don't worry ."
Das was more confused this time .He put hands on Ronn's shoulder , Ronn held his head low , a tear drop just fell down from his eyes and he said in a low voice ;"I loved her Das.I loved her more than my life ."
"Whaaaat!!??You loved Tara? Your bestfriend? Did she know about this? Ronn...I am your best friend since we were in Kindergarten,and you hid such a big secret from me? Ronn .. are you out of your Mind or are you just tricking me so I won't come up with that marriage proposal again?Ronn .. reply me ... "
"It was a secret ..just between Tara,God and me .. but it's after her .. departure I realised how much I loved her, and how much I miss her.."
"Ronn..."
Ronn just hugged Das and cried. Das sat there still not believing what Ronn just said.
"Since when .."
"Since when .. I don't know Das ... I just love my baby Angel girl .. My Tara ..My dear Tara..".
(Years back ..)