Chapter 70: chapter 70

Aman - You are a very bold girl. Manroop - Yes, I am.Aman - I really liked that you stood for me!Manroop - Thanks. But I didn’t stand for you. I stood for the good. I stood for the right. You are such a decent guy. How can I let him look down upon you? I hate such egoistic guys like him who think that they are special in the world. In fact, they are only the burden on our mother earth!Aman - Haha!Manroop - Yeah, it’s true. It’s only because of these kinds of people that the world is suffering. Aman - Well, that’s true. Don’t know when will the world learn the basic manners? Manroop - Aman, you are such a nice guy. I can marry you but your income….Aman - Please go ahead. Manroop - No, I don’t want to say anything else. Aman - You were about to say something but you stopped suddenly. You can say whatever is in your mind. I don’t mind anything. I am a very cool minded person. Manroop - I know about you but still, I don’t want to say. I smiled and said, “Oh ho! Don’t worry, Manroop. You can share anything with me. I don’t mind anything. I, very well, understand every person. Whatever you have in your mind, is your personal opinion and I respect your opinion, view or idea. I am not going to judge anything. It’s your life. You can think of anything. You can set your priorities as you like even if it goes against the established norms of society. I respect whatever you think. Please don’t hesitate to share anything with me. Please be comfortable.”Manroop - Okay. I know you are a very nice guy and you are very understanding. That’s what I love about your personality. I just want to say is that I love everything in you but the problem is that your income is very low. I said in a bit low tone, “Oh, I can understand.”Manroop - I am looking for a guy who earns a minimum of two lakhs per month and your income is just fifty thousand per month. Only this is my problem. Aman - Hmm… I can understand your problem. Thanks a lot for being very honest with me. Well, it’s not bad if you have already planned that you want to marry a guy whose income is minimum two lakhs per month. It’s your life. It’s your choice. But I loved one thing in you that you spoke bluntly what you want without beating around the bush. Hats off!Manroop - Thanks. But we will stay in contact. I like you. I smiled and said, “Thanks a lot for giving me such an honour of giving some space in your heart. I will never forget your cordial words that sprang from the bottom of your heart.”Manroop - Wow! What a lovely statement! You are really an amazing person. Aman - Thanks. Manroop - So, now I have to go.. I will talk to you tomorrow. Aman - Okay. Bye bye. Take care. Manroop - Bye bye. Take care. She hung up the phone. I thought, “Is it the end of Manroop from my life forever? It seems so. I don’t think anything is going to happen between us. She spoke her heart out and I am not even in her criteria. Oh gosh! Today, I sacrificed talking to Hemlatta for her and she broke my heart and left me alone! Should I try to speak to Hemlatta now? No, no. If I call her now, she will smell the things. I will look like a fake person. I will call her tomorrow. Yeah, it’s a better idea.”The Next EveningI was sitting comfortably on an armchair with a cup of hot steaming tea in my hand. I thought, “Today, I will concentrate only on Hemlatta. Manroop Kaur is no more an option, I guess.” I telephoned Hemlatta and she picked up my phone. Hemlatta - Hi! How are you? Aman - I missed you a lot! Hemlatta - Oh really?Aman - Yeah. I am feeling as if it has been years since I talked to you. You don’t even know yesterday, I was cursing my mama ji within my heart of hearts for coming to my home. Hehe!Hemlatta - Oh my God! How can you curse your mama ji (Mom’s brother) for me? Aman - Because you are my first preference and will always be!Hemlatta - Wow! Very impressive. I have started developing feelings for you. Aman - You must be kidding..She laughed and said, “No! I have started developing feelings for you!”I smiled and said, “Hey! Why are you playing with me?”Hemlatta - Haha! I am not playing with you. I am serious!Aman - Really? Hemlatta - I don’t want to admit but the reality is yes. Aman - Wow! I can’t believe that! Is it my dream or a reality?Hemlatta - Haha!Aman - I am feeling like dancing!Hemlatta - You can dance! You can enjoy! Haha! Aman - I still can’t believe that you are falling for me! Hemlatta - Hey! I am not falling for you. I have just started developing some feelings for you. These feelings may increase or may not increase. Who knows? Aman - Oh my gosh! You are toying with my emotions now!Hemlatta - I am not toying with your emotions. I am just acquainting you with my true feelings or reality. That’s it. I don’t want to keep you in the dark. I thought, “I guess she is ready to fall in love with me. I should do something special now. I guess she is waiting for me to take a step ahead. I don’t want to show myself a fool now. I should make her realize that I can understand a girl very well and I can truly take care of her emotions.”Out of nowhere, I said, “I love you, Hemlatta!”Hemlatta - What! What did you say? I said in a serious tone, “I said I love you!”Hemlatta - What are you saying? Please control yourself. I am not ready yet. Aman - But I am ready for you. I love you!(It will be so nice of you, if you leave at least a single word comment 🌺❇️🌹🌺❇️)