Chhupa Hua Chand (2)

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Shubman always knew Ishan was a walking disaster, but today, the limit was crossed.

They had gone to the mall with their moms.

Just a normal shopping trip.

Ishan was excited, running around like a hyperactive bunny, while Shubman dutifully followed, keeping a sharp eye on him.

And then, in a moment of distraction....Ishan vanished.

Shubman : Ishan?!

Shubman’s heart stopped.

He looked left.

Right.

No Ishan.

His hands turned cold.

His heartbeat sped up.

Shubman : Mumma!!!

he called, panicked.

Shubman : Ishan kahin nahi hai

Their moms turned around, eyes widening.

Moms : Kya?!

Shubman didn’t wait.

He ran.

Meanwhile…

Ishan was having the time of his life.

He had wandered into the toy store, eyes sparkling at the colorful dolls, cars, and teddy bears.

He picked up a big fluffy bear and hugged it.

Ishan : *giggle* Aww, Shubu jaisa lag raha hai!

The shopkeeper chuckled.

Sk (shopkeeper) : Beta, aapke Mummy Papa kahan hain?

Ishan : *blinked* Mujhe nahi pata

The man’s smile faltered.

Sk : Aapke saath kaun aaya hai?

Ishan :  *grinned happily* Mere Shubu!!!

The man nodded slowly.

Sk : Aur yeh Shubu kahan hai?

Ishan paused.... then gasped.

Ishan : Arre! Shubu toh gayab ho gaya!!!

Now he started panicking.

Ishan : MERA SHUBU KAHAN GAYA?!!!!

Back to Shubman…

Shubman was losing his mind.

His throat was dry.

His stomach felt sick.

And then... he spotted him.

Ishan, standing in the toy store, clutching a teddy bear… crying.

Shubman ran so fast, he nearly crashed into a shelf.

Shubman : ISHAN!!!

Ishan whipped around, eyes filling with tears.

Ishan : SHUBU!!!

In seconds, Ishan threw himself at Shubman, sobbing into his chest.

Ishan : Mujhe laga tum kho gaya!!

Shubman held him tight, his own eyes stinging.

Shubman : Pagal hai kya?! Tu kho gaya tha

Ishan : Par maine tujhe nahi dekha toh laga tum kho gaya

Shubman : Toh mujhe kyun nahi bulaya?!

Ishan : Main toh soch raha tha tum dhoondhne aayega!!

Shubman groaned, rubbing Ishan’s back.

Shubman : Tujhe samajh nahi aata?! Mera dimaag ghoom gaya tha!! Agli baar kahin mat jaana bina bole

Ishan : *sniffled* Toh tum hamesha mere saath rahega?

Shubman pulled back and flicked Ishan’s forehead.

Shubman : Hamesha. Samjha?

Ishan giggled, wiping his tears.

Ishan : Mera best Shubu!

Shubman sighed but couldn’t help smiling.

Ishan was safe.

That’s all that mattered.

Ishan was angry.

No.

He was furious!

His tiny arms were crossed, lips pouted, and his big doe eyes glared at the scene in front of him.

Shubman was talking to another kid.

A girl.

And not just talking... he was sharing his chocolates with her

HIS Shubu.

HIS chocolates.

HIS time.

Ishan’s chhoti si duniya was falling apart.

He stomped over, snatched Shubman’s hand, and glared at the girl.

Ishan : Tu ja! Yeh mera hai!

girl : *blinked* Kya?

Ishan huffed, pulling Shubman’s arm close to him.

Ishan : Mera Shubu! Sirf mera!!

Shubman froze.

girl :* giggled* Arre, main toh bas baat kar rahi thi-

Ishan : Baat mat kar

Ishan : Mera best friend hai

Shubman sighed, pulling Ishan into a hug.

Shubman : Pagal hai kya, chhote? Kyun lad raha hai?

Ishan looked up, eyes watery. Verge to cry.

Ishan : Mujhe achha nahi laga…

Shubman’s heart melted.

He turned to the girl.

Shubman : Tu ja, Ishan gussa ho raha hai.

Girl :* giggled* Theek hai theek hai, tera Shubu tera hi hai!!

As soon as she left, Ishan climbed into Shubman’s lap, hugging him tight.

Ishan: Mujhe kisi se share nahi karna tujhe!!

Shubman chuckled, ruffling his hair.

Shubman : Tu toh bilkul chipku baby hai

Ishan nuzzled into him.

Ishan : Hamesha tera chipku baby rahunga!!

Shubman’s face softened. He hugged Ishan back, whispering,

"Aur main sirf tera Shubu."

Ishan was not okay... he was dying. Verge to cry so hard.

Not literally, but it felt like that.

Because today was his first day of school.

And worst of all

Shubman wasn’t with him!

Ishan : Mujhe nahi jaanaaaaa

Ishan wailed, clutching Shubman’s shirt like a koala.

Ishan : Main ghar pe rahunga!!

Shubman sighed, prying Ishan’s tiny fingers off.

Shubman : Ishu, school jaana zaroori hai.

Ishan : Par tu nahi hai

Ishan’s big teary eyes stared up at him, breaking Shubman’s entire soul.

Shubman knelt down, cupping Ishan’s chubby cheeks.

Shubman : Sun, main hamesha tere saath hoon, theek hai?

Ishan : *sniffled* Par dikh nahi raha tu!!

Shubman pulled out his favorite blue handkerchief and tucked it into Ishan’s tiny pocket.

Shubman : Jab bhi meri yaad aaye, isko pakad lena. Samajhna main yahin hoon.

Ishan’s eyes widened.

Ishan : Pakka?

Shubman : Pakka.

Ishan : Promise?

Shubman : Pinkie promise.

Ishan hesitated, then clutched the handkerchief tight.

Ishan : Theek hai… par tu mujhe lene aayega na?

Shubman : *smiled softly* Sabse pehle.

With one last hug, Ishan walked into the classroom.

turning back every two seconds to make sure Shubman was still there.

Shubman sighed, watching his baby go.

His arms felt empty.

This school thing better end soon.

School was okay.

Not great, but okay..

because Ishan had Shubman’s handkerchief with him.

He hugged it whenever he missed Shubman (which was every two minutes).

But then... trouble arrived.

A boy sat next to him.

Boy : Hi! Mera naam Aarav hai! Tera kya hai?

Ishan : *hesitated* I-Ishan.

Aarav : *smiled big* Friends?"

Ishan : *blinked.* Friend?

Aarav : *nodded* Haan! Aaj se hum best friends!

Ishan thought about it. Best friend?

But Shubman was his best friend. Hamesha wala best friend.

But Shubman wasn’t here right now…

So, Ishan hesitantly nodded.

Ishan : Theek hai…

Aarav grinned and grabbed Ishan’s hand.

Aarav : Chal, main tujhe sab dikhata hoon!

After school, Shubman stood waiting outside, scanning the crowd for his Ishan.

And then.. he saw him.

Laughing.

Holding some other boy’s hand.

Shubman’s stomach dropped.

His eyes narrowed.

Who. Was. This?!

Ishan ran up to him.

Ishan : Shubiii! Yeh Aarav hai, mera naya friend!

Shubman’s jaw clenched.

Shubman : Friend?

Aarav :  *smiled* Haan! Ishan mera best friend hai!

Shubman’s eye twitched.

Shubman : Mera bhi.

Aarav : *blinked* Par ab mera hai

Shubman saw red.

Before he could snatch Ishan away, Ishan giggled and hugged him.

Ishan : Par mera sabse best wala friend sirf Shubu hai

Shubman’s heart calmed.

He shot Aarav a victorious smirk and wrapped his arm possessively around Ishan.

Shubman : Achha hai, yaad rakhna.

Aarav pouted.

And Shubman?

He smirked harder.

No one was taking HIS Ishan.

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