Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps not record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoice in truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails.
Rk's Pov
I rushed out of the door grabbing the car keys. Bittuji ran behind me and sat on the passenger's seat. I was going to get my Madhu back. I was going to tell her that I love her. I was going to apologize. I started the car but my full concentration was on Madhu. I am gonna meet my Madhu. Yes, she...she must be waiting for me. I know her ...she will forgive me. But what if she won't? What if she won't trust me? I broke her heart into a million pieces. And now, What if she doesn't want to come back to me? No, if she won't trust me ...I will beg for her forgiveness. I won't let her go this time. I...I can't live without her. And I know that even she can't. Everything will get normal as before. And then...and then we will be together forever. I ...I won't let her go. I...I love her. I love my Madhu.
I am determined to get her back. I am determined to bring happiness back in her life. I am determined to get that smile back on that beautiful face. There was a traffic jam ahead. What was I gonna do now? Damn! Why always with me god? I ...I know that I have committed many sins in my life. I know that I destroyed a family...I know that I broke the trust of many people ...especially of that girl who loved me like no one else. But please...please be on my side today...I need you today ...to bring my Madhu back to me. Please...please do something...I ...I love her...I love her so much ...and I promise I won't let her shed even a drop of tear from now onwards. Please ...please help me gain her trust back God. Please help me reach there fast...please. I felt a ticklish sensation on my check. I touched my cheek. Was...was I crying? Yes, maybe I was. I want my Madhu. I want to be with her as soon as possible. I didn't want to be even a second late now. I looked out of the window to see that this was the exact place where I first saw my angel, my Madhu. It was the same park where I saw her dancing happily in the rain. A smile crossed my lips remembering that day. I wish I wouldn't have betrayed her that day. I wish I would have married her that day, and if I would have done that, today we would have been together, we would have been happy. I wish I could go back in that time and change everything. Why? Why did I do that? Why did I have to break HER to take my dad's murder's revenge? And she didn't even know that her dad killed my dad. She was not even responsible for that. I...I don't know why I did that with her. I looked front to see that the traffic was clearing. I thanked god mentally and started driving. I looked at Bittuji to see that he was sitting there quietly fidgeting with the mobiles in his hand. Maybe even he was quite nervous to meet Madhu. Bittuji and Madhu had developed quite a well bond over all these months. They have been nothing less than brother - sister. Even he had broken Madhu's trust. But it wasn't his mistake. I told him to do so. I told him to act in front of Madhu. It was me who started this game. Then why was he so depressed?
"Bittuji. Are you ok?" I asked. He nodded slowly and said. "I am afraid. What will be her reaction? I hope she is fine Chief. And will she forgive me?" He said looking at me.
I kept my hand on his shoulder and spoke" Bittuji...don't worry...she will surely forgive you. After all you are her brother na! I know my Madhu...she won't hate you at all. Moreover, it was never you who did that to her. It was me who made you do that. I promise you Bittuji...everything will be fine. So stop worrying now or else I will leave you back at the mansion and lock you in that Sikky's room."
We both laughed at my last line. But I very well knew that it was not a laughter that came out of our hearts. Both of us were tensed, coz none of us knew what Madhu's reaction would be after seeing us there. I...i know that it would be very hard for her to trust the man who broke her heart, her trust. But if she wont trust me this time...she will be in pain for the rest of her life. Not only she...but even I won't be able to live without her. I just hope that she takes decision by her heart and not her brain this time. I just hope that she doesn't do the same mistake that I did that day. Coz this time it would be her one decision that will change both of our lives.
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In no time I was standing in front of the Malik Mansion. I was so eager to see my Madhu.. I missed her so much. I craved for her. And now, I am finally going to see her. I am so excited but at the same time I am scared to face her. How am I gonna face her after all this? But I have to go inside. Coz I need to know how she is. I need to get her back. I took a deep breath and knocked on the main door. But to my surprise the door was open.
Huh? Madhu's kept the door open? But she isn't careless. In fact she always makes sure that all the doors and windows are closed. Maybe she might have forgotten. Any ways...let me go and check. I found an unusual silence all around. Did everyone go somewhere? But then...how can the door be open? I took a few steps towards Trishna's room and found it empty. Hmm...Maybe she's gone out with friends. I checked out Shamsher Malik's room to find it empty again. God! What's wrong?
Bittuji came from behind and as if he read my mind he said "Chief maybe he would be having some meeting" Saying so, he gave me an assuring smile.
I nodded hearing that. For a moment I thought that I lost Madhu. For a moment I thought that her dad took her somewhere far. But even if that Shamsher Malik would have taken my Madhu somewhere, I would have searched for her for the rest of my life. I took a few steps towards the steps. My heart was beating so fast. Maybe it was because of tension. Emotions were flooding inside me, all of them. Happiness, guilt, sorrow, anxiety, excitement. And then came Madhu's room. The door was closed. I knocked it with a heavy heart. I let out a smile which was of happiness well as pain at the same time. A drop of tear escaped my eyes as my life depended on the person behind the door. There was no response from the other side. I knocked again and to my wonder the door opened a bit. It wasn't locked? God! What is wrong with me? Madhu never locks the door of her room. How can I forget that this was the exact reason why I got entry in her room for the first time. My lips automatically curved into a smile and I opened the door to meet my Madhu. The smile on my face instantly vanished seeing the scene in front of me. I closed my eyes. Blood! I stood there for a minute. My stomach churning, eyes closed. I wanted to be suddenly small and crawl into someone's lap and tell them about the blood. I made myself open my eyes; I made myself look up at my Madhu's pale body. I didn't cry. I couldn't cry. Coz that girl...she...she could not be my Madhu. Madhu...she could not do that with him. She ...she couldn't commit suicide. She...she wasn't suicidal. No...no she can't do this...she ...she can't be my Madhu. My...my Madhu can't leave me...no...no. She laid there in a pool of blood. She cut herself...
But...but her eyes were open. Dark circles under them. Her skin looked pale. Her eyes were red and filled with pain, hurt and ... love?? Was she still loving me after what I did?? She didn't say anything, just sat there, like a stone. She didn't even move except her eyes which were looking at me as if she was finding something.
Yes.. she was finding the reason why I left her. I wanted to go to her and grab her, hug her as tight as I could, but the guilt of my disgusting deeds had me put off the idea to touch that innocent pure soul.
"I don't know how to be that someone you would miss" she said in her breaking voice. I felt like I should kill myself.. What was my gain in this after all that I had done? Exactly what?? "Oh Madhu... I am already missing you.." words didn't make their way out of my mouth but stopped there.. yes... exactly there in his heart.
She extended her hand longingly towards me. I felt like running towards her and holding that hand. But did I deserve it? Did I deserve to be even near her? She was in this state because of me! This is all happening because of that stupid revenge. Her eyes started to close and she started breathing heavily. I looked at her in horror and ran towards her. I forgot everything for the time being and held her. I held her close to me. I didn't wanna leave her. I couldn't live without her. She was my life. She changed me. And when I came here to take her with me, how can she leave me?
"Madhu...Madhu please don't go Madhu. You...you cant leave me .." I said sobbing."I...I love you Rk.." she managed to speak instead of the pain. "Madhu...Madhu...I love..."I was about to tell her that I love her when she closed her eyes.
"Madhu? Madhu...you ...you can't leave me...no..no Madhu...get up !! get up Madhu...please Madhu...please get up for me...please Madhu..."I completely broke down seeing her like that. "Chief...chief...we should take her to the hospital...let's go soon chief ...please...I am starting the car chief...come soon." Bittuji said panicking and ran down.
I caressed Madhu's cheek and whispered "I won't let anything happen to you Madhu. I promise..."saying so, I picked her up in my arms and hurried towards the car.
PS. I know everyone is angry. I wont say anything on this. HAha. All i will say is, suicide is foolishness. Yes! I agree that people only commit suicide when they feel that they have gone through enough pains...that they get tired of living with that pain. But when you take such an extreme step, you are being selfish. You stop thinking about your family. What will happen to them when you leave? I believe that suicide is a bad way of running away. Suicide is not the answer...its destruction!
Have proofread it. But still, if there is any mistake, then kindly forgive me. Please drop in your likes and comments :)
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