Days passed, while Vikram was investigating the scandal that had happened at Vidharth's company. Vikram even avoided looking Ahana straightly. It's been a week since he last saw her eyes. This in turn made her felt worried. She couldn't bear the thought of losing both Vikram and Dhruv though she kept in mind what Shiva had said and was patient enough that everything would get better soon.
That day Ahana went to Vikram to get a signature in a copy. She gave him that copy. Vikram looked at the file for a few seconds and his face narrowed, "Ahana, Where is your focus? Look, what is this?" He gave it to her and when she saw it, she said, "Alas! I have brought this mistakenly" She didn't stand there for a second and took the exact copy and handed it to him.
Vikram then signed, "You don't want to add this project. I would hand over to Ravita" said Vikram, "Oh... OK" she finished in one word. (A week later, a conversation took place between the two)
"Ahana, your focus is not here even now. Only show your focus at work when you are at work..." he said looking at her face.
"Hmm..." she mumbled. Her reply disturbed Vikram's mind.
"Ahana... Can you do me a favor?" He asked and she stared at him in amazement.
"Quit this job and get out of here. Another job is ready for you" he said softly, and she blinked raising her eyebrows.
He continued, "Didn't you dream of leaving this job in the beginning? Here's the appointment letter of your favorite journalism business. You go there and be happy, Vikram's heartfelt congratulations to you Ahana..."
"Hmm ..." she smirked, "I'm stuck in your circle of friends and I'm unable to get out... but Are you planning to quit me completely? Well done! You allowed me to share in the happiness of both of you (Vikram and Dhruv) but now you planned to drive me away when trouble comes! I do not need anyone's permission to be with you at this time...
I
'll take it myself... sorry!" Her eyes reddened.
Sensing her pain and love, Vikram said, "Hmm... I couldn't tell you more. Listen to me, take care of your health that's all!"
"Well... Am I bothering you so much? Do you really want me to get out of here? Will Dhruv come back here as soon as I go? Will you both be happy?" She cried and walked away without stopping for a second.
He leaned his head on the chair, breathing heavily and his eyes became red.
*****
Ahana stood in front of Dhruv's house with tears in her eyes. Today, with the intention of bringing an end to this. Dhruv, who was not expecting her at all, welcomed her with his signature smile, "Ahana... Come inside" and she smiled fakely too.
"I never expected your presence here. Didn't you go to the company today?" He queried.
"Hmm" she nodded.
"How do you know my house?" He asked excitedly.
"I told your name and the cab dropped me here" said her gently.
"Why are you looking dull, Ahana?" He observed since she came.
"I don't know what the problem is, why am I like this? Why is the silence between you two distracting me badly? It is as if my peace has gone away from me. I don't know where to go? I don't understand whom to seek for help?" She said.
"Why so much of confusions and anxiety in you?" He asked.
"Really, I do not know what! I don't understand the reason! You have to answer to my confusions... i had a fear of losing you both. I have become addicted to it in your friends circle without knowing myself. Now! How can I bear to set myself aside?" She asked.
"Who sets you aside?" He asked in confusion.
"Your friend didn't even like to see me because I hurt you. You too didn't come to the company side there. I was not like this for anyone before but now I can feel the difference in me. I couldn't even get over from this. The only consolation for me is Vaishali madam is speaking to me well" she said genuinely.
Examining her facial expression, he said, "Well... Will you be okay if Vikram and I get back our old forms? Will all your confusion be resolved? Will this tension disappear?"
His response comforted her, "Of course! It was during this time that I came to understand your friend. Nowadays he doesn't even look at me and also for some reason he dismisses me. I couldn't bear his change. Also, I couldn't move on quitting this job as per your friend's request" she said.
"Okay... I'll talk to Vikram about this. You don't show anything! I'll take care of it, all right?"
"Sure, my mind is calm now" said her.
"Good Ahana..."
"You look so thin, Ahana. Is the leg okay?"
"Teasing me? The leg is okay" she smiled.
"Hmm... come on... let's drink juice" they both went to the kitchen, Ahana chopped mangoes and Dhruv made mango juice and they took in a glass.
"Ahana! If I ask you something you shouldn't take it wrong. I am asking you this question because it is burning in me otherwise I am not asking you to bother"
"Okay..." she said.
He looked at her face, "Ahana, Why do you deny my love? Do you have something you don't like about me?" He longed for her answer.
She sighed and held Dhruv's hand, "I feel safe holding this hand but there is no love in it. To tell the truth it is a sacred relationship beyond love. I do not know how to name it. I am very much into your circle of friends (Vikram, Thuru, Vaishali, Siva) and You know, I like you so much and you are my favorite among them but I can't name it as love. I want you to be in the rest of my life" she replied honestly.
"Ha... ha... I can see the sacred love you have for me in your eyes. I just misunderstood it. Forgive me! However your words make me happy" he replied.
"Sorry... Don't say this word anymore. You're the gift I got in my life!" Her hand felt the touch of love. After a long conversation, Dhruv dropped Ahana in her home.
*******
That evening, Vikram was overjoyed to receive a call from Dhruv. The reason for this happiness is that this meeting was held on the land that Vikram bought as a gift for Dhuru. It is a place with two acres of land. It is a land of lush greenery and colorful flowers.
It was Dhruv's desire to build an orphanage in it. Before Dhruv bought the place, Vikram gifted his favorite place.
The sun was shining brightly even in that evening and the two sat down in that lush meadow. After a week's break the two began to meet and talk. Some photos were also taken.
"Vicky, this place is so nice dude. I wanted to come here the next day after the party but I'm so exhausted. Now, I'm okay" he said with the same bright face as always.
Vikram said, "Good."
Dhruv began to talk to Vikram without hurting him about the similarities in the dialogue between Rakshita and Ahana.
"Hey, Vicky, What do you think of Ahana?" Vikram did not expect the question, "Ahana? Hmm... There is nothing to say"
"Oh... well... then listen to me"
"What?" Vikram knitted his brows.
"Don't put her aside thinking as I fell for her. Maybe if you were in Ahana's heart accept her kindly Vicky. She's a very good. Don't leave her dear. Is something like that in your mind?" When Vikram heard it from Dhruv, he couldn't believe what he was talking about.
Few seconds of silence, Vikram asked, "What do you mean?"
"I felt it. Nothing else, Vicky" Dhruv managed.
"Nope! Did you meet Ahana?" Vikram said.
After a few seconds of silence, he said, "Yes Vicky, I guess she's in love with you. I understood it from her speech. Don't be so confused. Her longing to surrender you was understandable"
"What can I say? I can't believe it..."
Dhruv who imprisoned his feeling did not utter a word. Then Dhruv tried to break the silence and told Vikram that Rakshita had come and what she had said about Vikram. "Okay Vicky. If you have love don't bury it Vicky, it will never make me happy. If you two get together in life, I will be the first to be happy."
"Hmm ... Ok Dhruv" Vikram who didn't understand the formula of life was overwhelmed and couldn't believe it.
The two walked towards the car talking, as the darkness surrounded the cloud and the moonlight shone. Dhtuv got into the front seat While Vikram drove the car smoothly.
"Hey... Vicky, What is this?" Dhruv took the wine bottle that was in the car.
"Dhruv..." he lengthened.
"What is this Vicky? Are you alright? Did you drink everyday? You will have it rarely before but now you are carrying along with you. It is not good and I will never talk to you again" said Dhruv strictly.
"Dhruv, I felt little difficulties these days that's why. I will bear whatever hardship comes to me but I can't bear if it comes to you and as a result of this is the wine bottle" he answered.
Dhruv wasn't consoled by his reply and he fought until the car's speed off infront of Dhruv's house.
Dhruv took the wine bottle and walked ahead. They seated in front of that swimming pool.
"Dhruv, please... talk to me" Vikram pleaded.
"This is too much Vicky. Keep getting sick... Go anyway and I don't care" Dhruv frowned.
"Okay... talk to me... Poor Vicky begging to Dhruv for forgiveness... please Dhruv" Vikram pleaded again.
"Can't! I won't allow it so easily" Dhruv replied.
"Okay... What should I do to make you talk to me? Atleast say that" Vikram said worriedly.
"Throw this away and you should stop drinking" ordered Dhruv.
Without even thinking for a second, Vikram throws the bottle and it smashes into pieces, "I will never drink alcohol, wine again... Is that enough for you?" Vikram asked Dhruv looking straight into his eyes.
"Hey Vicky... Super Dude... Many years of my trial and I got succeeded against alcohol" Dhruv laughed and he hugged his friend.
I forgot to say Vicky, "I'm going to China next week for World Cup training........"
Dhruv paused, "I felt a kind of little tense in my mind these days" he concluded.
"Don't worry Dhruv. We've seen so much in life. I'm with you always" said Vikram and hugged his friend boldly. After few minutes of conversation Vikram headed towards his car. His foot got blocked by the stone and about fall down, "Hey Vicky... look down and walk carefully... It isn't good sign to travel at once. Stay with me for few more seconds before leaving" said Dhruv. Dhruv used to follow such kind of signs from his childhood but Vikram don't have hope in these signs.
"It's nothing Dhruv..."
"Okay Vicky but still drive carefully" said Dhruv.
"Okay Dhruv... Good night"
"Good Night Vicky"
To be continued...
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