CHAPTER 15 - HE IS MY MOON

"वो ना मिले तो क्या हुआ,

ज़नाब ये " इश्क़ "है , कोई सौदा नहीं। "

August 28

📍Geet's Room

Time - 6pm

~•GEET's POV•~

It had been more than two weeks. I was still awestruck. Did I really hug him? I don't like being close to anyone or any sort of physical touch even if it is from my sisters. But for me he is my home, where I felt the safest in his embrace.

*tring tring*

Book magnet 📖

The name flashed on my screen and I answered "Hello, achanak se call? BTW umar lambi hai aapki!"

(A Sudden call? You will live a long life.)

"Don't say you are thinking about me. Tabhi mujhe hichki aa rahi thi." he teased me

(That's the reason I had hiccups)

"No no never. Why would I miss you?"

I replaced the topic.

"Rainbow, don't lie. I can feel by your voice what actually you are trying to hide? "

"By my voice. Really. Well, when are you visiting Sirohi?" I asked, flipping the topic.

" Tomorrow morning 4.30am, from the train.Will return after 3 days. "

" So that's the reason you have called me to inform me of your agenda for the next three days, Mr. Dhruvpratap Singh Deora" I laughed and he joined me as well.

"Yes. Ms. Shaktawat. Well, I have to go . Please don't wait tonight for me .I won't be available to talk as I have to pack my things. Hope you understand." he informed me but I can't make him talk with me all day.

"That's perfectly alright. Don't worry. But update dete rehna . Nd ghar par sabko meri taraf se pranam keh dena"

(Keep updating, convey my greetings to everyone at home)

***Time skip***

~•Dhruv's POV•~

Time -9pm

📍At park

"Bhai, tell me one thing, why don't you ever say her name ? "Garv asked, looking at the moon while walking in the park.

"For me, including her name is precious. I am waiting for a special moment to use her name in my voice "I replied by giving him company on his night walk.

"What if she didn't love you back? Will you bury your feelings in your heart? The first week after the Hyderabad visit was enough to break you. I remembered the emptiness you had. I know you miss her. You may lie but your eyes don't" His words made me think about our hug. The tears she had in her eyes while leaving me.

I haven't revealed to Garv about anything that had happened between us, including the friend's date. I do share everything with him but I can't share our moments with him , I need privacy with her. I knew my friend understands the concept of giving space in a relation.

Time -11pm

📍Geet's room

~•GEET's POV•~

I had my internals this week. . I have been so tired of my life lately. The assignments, the internals, the fest etc. I was finally free today .I wanted to talk with him but he was going back to his home tomorrow. He might be sleeping now.

I took my phone and checked his whatsapp profile photo. Standing in front of Hawa mahal, looking to the right side and his eyes covered with sunglasses. Well, how could I forget his smile? The sole reason why I had a crush on you. This white shirt and rolled up sleeves, enough to make every girl fall for you.

The moonlight was successful in entering my room through the window , falling into my face and eyes which were busy admiring him.

Book Magnet Don't you think you are so lucky to have me as your friend.

I kept my phone aside and went closer to the window, the moon was shining bright in this dark night.

"You know what, I wasn't the girl who loved getting dressed up, I used to hate myself that I didn't deserve to be loved. I used to hide all my feelings within my heart because I didn't want anyone to know me. I hated my life so much that I had even tried to kill myself. But everytime the reason to live was my family. Not me. I never wanted to live. You witnessed the nights I cried, even you witnessed the crime which I had committed "

I never shared my thoughts all my life except the moon in the sky. I could feel the tears in my eyes. I could feel the pain my throat had while confessing it.

"But the day I met him I didn't expect him to bring positivity in my life. He made me fall in love with myself. The way he cares for me, the way he respects me, the way he makes me comfortable is giving me a reason to live my life for myself. For him, I might be his friend, but for me, he is my moon, who brings light in my dark life each day. He is the reason why Geetanjali is happy, why she smiles, why she loves herself, unknowingly he is helping me to overcome my insecurities and my trust issues. I don't know whether he would hate me when he would come to know about the secret which has been hidden in my heart .The crime of my life.I don't know whether he would love me or not but I will always love him, not because he is a handsome tall guy and has good physique. I love him for his heart, his soul and of course his smile. "

.

.

.

.

.

The Next Day

📍Sirohi (Dhruv's Hometown)

Living room

~•Dhruv's POV•~

"My little brother, you are so sweet. You bought me heels and a sharara dress from Hyderabad." Shivu jija was happy seeing her gifts for Raksha Bandhan.

"Thank-you but Ms.Shaktawat has helped me in choosing it. " I replied by scrolling on my phone.

"Ms. Shaktawat? Are you talking about Avantika? " Mumma asked me, evaluating her student's answer sheets. She is a physics teacher, let me remind you .

"Avantika nahi mumma, Uski badi behen"

I replied.

(Her elder sister)

"Oh, wese kya naam tha uska, Anjali?"

She asked, turning the pages.

(What's her name, Anjali?")

"It's Geetanjali ,Mumma " Shivu jija replied, folding her dress and keeping back in the box.

Even her name was enough to make me smile.

"Shivu, muje Avantika achi lagi, career goals bhi ache hai, she wants to do something in the field of Science. Mera bas chale na mai toh usko hi apni bahu banau.

Dhruv, tell me, what do you about Avantika"

(I like Avantika, even her career goals are so good. She wants to do something in the field of Science . If it was in my hand, I would make her my daughter in law)

These questions from my mumma,left me in a state of shock. How could I marry her sister? I know she was teasing me but I love her not Avantika.

"Avantika aur main? Mumma, she is so young. Muje shaadi mai koi interest nahi hai!"

(I have no interest in getting married)

I went to my room and before I could do anything else, I received a call from Kavya. It was a video call.

I answered by picking up.

"Hi, Mr. Cricketer. How was your match? Leave that. Don't you miss your cute friend?" She started attacking her questions one by one.

These sisters can't live without asking questions.

"Hello Kavya. I am missing you but I was busy with my studies and other work. Sorry for that, and one more thing we have won the match."

"YIPEEEEEEE. Congratulations, I am proud of you. Wait a minute". Informing this, she muted her voice and asked someone to join us.

"Aera, this is Dhruv. Call him Dhruv Bhaiya. For me he is Mr. Cricketer. And Mr. Cricketer ,meet my best friend,Aera. " she introduced me to her best friend with a wide smile on her face.

"Hello Aera.nice to meet you. What made you choose her as your best friend?" I asked, trying to hide my smile behind the words.

"Dhruv Bhaiya, how are you? She is a living panda in the form of a human body. She called me last night and gave a speech about how she met you. But I must say you are really cute. " Her best friend complimented me. As usual I tried to digest the fact that every girl finds me cute.

What is this? I am a middleman, sorry middle girl between you both. Don't talk about me in that manner. Talk respectfully. I am Kavyapriya Kanwar Shaktawat. " she flipped her hair.

And after this we three continued to talk for the next half an hour.

"Kavya, come outside of your room. " I heard someone calling her.

"We have to go. Bye. Do miss me. Next time you should call me otherwise I won't be calling you again." She ordered me like a queen.

"As you say my highness. Bye Kavya and Aera. Study well"

I disconnected the call. I must say Kavya and her best friend are a package of drama. I enjoyed the video call with them. I thought of reading a novel gifted by her. Why wouldn't I read it, it was her book that made me fall in love with my girlfriends.

***Time skip***

~•AUTHOR'S POV •~

KAVYA 'S ROOM

Geetanjali and her sisters were busy in selecting the design for their poshak.

"Avu jija, I think we should go with this, this yellow poshak for haldi and ganesh pujan. '' Kavya suggested pointing a photo on the phone.

"I guess we should wear the same design and color for haldi. Same design but different colors for bandoli. What do you say?" Geet shared this thought with her sisters .

"Agree. For Baarat, we can wear something Indian!" Avanti gave an idea looking at various designs on her mobile.

"What about songs? Kavya will do Ghoomar on Panihari. What about us? " Geet asked, looking for songs on her mobile.

"I would suggest doing the folk version . I have finalized two songs for Me- one is Mumal and other one is Hivde ro haar" Avanti replied, locking her phone.

"I am so confused. What should I do? I think as usual every time I will do Ghoomar to an unexpected song which would be decided just 2 mins before stepping on the dance floor." Geet expressed and went inside to her room.

(note - I will inform you the meaning of the song mentioned above in the Bandoli (Sangeet)chapter)

📍Geet's Room

I checked my phone and there was a notification informing me Book magnet sent me a message 40 mins ago.

I opened it and there was a photo of him and Kavya along with Aera. Basically it was a screenshot from the video call.

I started typing "Turning the duo into trio with your entry! "

He replied after 5 mins " Yes, do you wanna join us? (sent with a smirk emoji)

I don't know why I laughed seeing the emoji at the end of the text. I started typing again,

" Thank-you. But I am not interested"

And he replied after 2 mins

"Why are you afraid these two cute adorable dolls won't let you talk? 😆"

Wait, is he reading a book because he usually doesn't take time while talking. I checked the time and realized it was his time to read a book.

"Continue your reading. Will join you after 30 mins"

I kept my phone and went to change my clothes. I came out of the washroom wearing my night dress. I laid on the bed and checked my phone.

"If I am replying you in the middle of the chapter that means you are important for me "

I read this message and this line was enough to make me shiver.

He started typing and I was waiting for him to complete and send it to me.

"You are my friend. I can reply whenever I want. Shall we talk? I have closed my book ."

The very next moment,

I received a call from him and I took a deep breath before answering it.

"Hi, tell me? How are you.? Dinner kiya ya nahi?" He asked as soon as I picked up.

"Hello. I am fine. How are you.? I had my dinner. What about you? "

With this we started talking .

After a while , I remembered to inform him of something.

" Vihaan has sent three different hampers for us. What was the need to do this? Ask him to take this back. I can't accept it! "

"If I tell Vihaan that you want to return the gifts which he has sent for Raksha Bandhan , it would hurt him. please accept it. Afterall he is your brother and it is his duty to spoil his sisters. Yes, trust me, you can freely talk with him. He is a 50% carbon copy of Garv and Dhruv. "

"Okay. I will see to it. Mumma has scolded Kavya .She shouldn't force someone to be her brother."

" Don't worry. I will talk to her. She will be happy once she meets Vihaan. "

~•Dhruv's POV•~

We were talking and suddenly I felt she was asleep.

"Rainbow Are you there? "

"Hello. This is the 10th time you have slept in the middle of the call"

I tried to wake her up .

I heard her breathing ,I could feel it as if she was sleeping nearby. She is a real life sleeping beauty.

"Okay. good night Rainbow . "

And I hung up.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

--------------

Let's welcome our Aera aera_writes_stories . She is Kavya's best friend. ❤

.

.

Thankyou to all my dear readers for your love and support. My heart is full and I am so blessed to have you all . Forever grateful! ❤

.

.

.

VOTE TARGET - 45??

.

.

.

You can follow me on instagram @avinaphile for more updates and spoilers.

.

.

Hope you enjoy reading it and don't forget to vote and comment down below.

.

.

.

Take care and lots of love ❤

See you soon in the next chapter

Avina,

.

.

.

THANK-YOU FOR READING 🌼🎊🐣