The days passed by...because of my forcing, Darsh applied for Harvard business school. Because of his good marks and extra curriculum activities; he even got enrolled in the school.
The days passed by next month was his classes starting from.
His father got a ticket of next week. So that he would get comfortable with the locals.
He rented an apartment rather than living in a hostel room, sharing with others.
Uncle and aunt were on cloud nine. As their son is doing something good..which they were hoping from him.
Though I forced him to go.but I am gonna miss him.
I just want to gift him something amazing.. but he has all the things.. what can it be... a watch? A t-shirt?.... a jeans??.... yes!!! A snicker shoes... he is gonna love it...
I went to the mall next day itself. Knowing that I have less time.. I want the best for him.
made my way to the shoe stores on the first floor. The shoes are looking awesome from outside.
The sales girl greeted me amazingly sweet. She was thinking that I am buying it for my boyfriend. But he is my best-boy-friend.
The girl showed me a lot of shoes.. but I am picky at things like this.. I want the best... she was getting beyond annoyed as I was not purchasing a single thing.
My eyes fall on a collection.. which are not yet on sale... I haven't seen them in any ramp walks or showroom..
The sales girl shook her head in no... a lot begging... a commission... tantrums was also not helping me.. but I want them . They are white in colour with blue patches on it. It is darsh's size as well. One more reason to buy this piece.
The girl didn't had any clue.. but she said she is following her bosses order only.
She is helpless too.
There was a CCTV camera near me. I glared at it with my most serious look. So that the owner should remember my face. I would never step foot in here.
As I turned to exit. The telephone in the store rang. I did notice that the girl rushed to pick it up.
As it is none of my concern. I stepped out of the store. Not looking back again.
Made my way to buy a smoothie.. i am dammn hungry after the shoe fight. Looking around.. they are a lot of good shoe stores.. but not like one, I saw there.
After seen that.. nothing was catching my eyes. It was late evening when I started feeling hungry.
The day alone is going so slow.. how am I gonna be like this for coming years...
Your gonna have your first boyfriend... my subconscious replied.
I ignored her completely and made my way to the third floor's restaurant...
Ordered a spaghetti and a milk tea. I have wasted my whole day for gift. Maybe in the next mall... I am gonna get something amazing than that.
Thinking about the mall it's quite big.. tthe owner must be rich man... but I am not poor either.
While playing on my phone.. someone approached me. I thought it's the servant came to serve food. I didn't make any effort to look up. When I felt the person not moving away. I looked up to see that very same sales girl from shoe stores beside me.
I gave her a questioning look.
She explained, "I am sorry mam.. please accept this as our gift. The new shoe collection was going to be launched next month. So I was not letting you take it; Against the orders. But the mall owner demands to give you this as a gift."
I can't gather myself from ad of information given to me. But I too wanted those shoes. I greedily accepted the gift with a small smile. The girl bowed to me and left.
After my supper.. I left for darsh's house in a taxi.
Just arrived at darsh's house.
The genuine dining talks were going on. As Darsh is gonna fly soon.
His parents are excited. Darsh... I don't know if he is happy or not.
But I am feeling guilty to do this to him.
In the room I gave him my present.
He opened it. And found those snickers. He was so happy with my gift.
I was satisfied that he likes them.
I got a call from my mom saying me to come home. I was really not feeling to go home. Leaving Darsh here.
I promised him that I would look after uncle and aunt. If I have time I would also go to the company.
Darsh drove me home.
As I opened the door.. I started to hear shouts....
"How can you do this?" Yeah! That my mom.
"I don't have to mention anything to you! Have you got it yet?" Ha ha ha... it's my dad.
They are fighting again. But why would it concern me?
I was making my way to the room. I heared a thud sound. I rushed to the living room. My mom was lying on the floor crying. Blood coming from her....(head?)What crazy shit is this now?
"You dare to bring troubles for me... your gonna get a bang again..." Dad shouted.
"Shut your mouth dad... mom is bleeding already." I shouted back. With my trembling fingers I called ambulance.
My dad continued his shouting. Without being minded by his words. I slowly started taking my mom out of there.
Hearing the siren... i was happy that.. ambulance arrived just in time.
Lied her on the stretcher. I was beside mom holding her hand. Mom was already unconscious.
Reaching the hospital. Mom was taken to emergency station.
I was stopped outside. Looking at my phone. Who to call now? Darsh? No. He has to stay with his family. Others.... no one.
Nurse called me fill in the details. Sign the consent forms of hospital.
Got done with all those. Sitting in the waiting area.
I don't know who to think about....
I have my siblings.. no one is at home. I was sitting there. No tears coming out either..
How come my parents fight so hard today? Something happened.. that I don't know? I was so busy with Darsh that I didn't had time to even look at what's wrong... Maybe I should not think about them much..
The doctor came out and said that she is already. And in sleep maybe will wake up after 5 pm tomorrow.
I had my debit card with me. Paid for mom's accommodation.
Suddenly my phone popped up... message from an unknown number.
"hope you like my gift"
Whose gift did I receive...?? Aaghh....
Let it be... its not important.
Maybe dad and mom are putting on a act?? I should never let my gaurd down around them. I have always suffered because of them.
Maybe I should pretend normal.. so that they would get confused why didn't I react this time...
My dad was no were found. I didn't care to look for him. My mom was recovering in the hospital. Sometime Darsh's mom would pay her a visit. So that she won't feel alone. And didn't allow them to tell anything to Darsh.
Just avoided the topic when talking to him. He is busy with his course.
I shouldn't make him sad there. Now he has friends there... I can avoid taking a serious conversations with him.
My college reopened. It was a bit different as Darsh is not with me all the time.
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. In 4 months
College... assignments... going to the companies.. watching series late night....made my days.
Its been awhile that I did something for myself.
The college has announced a trip to 3-4 places. For vacationing. Maybe I should take a break as well.
Filled in my details.. submitted the college.
The trip was in 5 days now. I told regarding it. He was okay with it and told me to be careful. I was like... yes I am good... don't know.... Yeah I am happy.
Maybe I should go back to my olden days now....