part 15 Part 16
Time was moving at its pace. Nupur was working, living her life, no more tears. Mayank was his old self with Nupur, and so was Nupur.
Mayank had finally decided to confess, as he felt she should know everything. Nupur was waiting for him to open up.
Mayank took her to the beach, her favorite place. That was the only place, where he thought, he could share everything with her, vast open area giving a sense of freedom. Nothing could restrict their thoughts, and the only place which for some moment will keep them away from their reality.
As soon as they reached, Nupur said in delight.
"Wow, Mayank, we are on the beach. Feels so good, do you remember the last time when we had come here?" She looked at Mayank
"Yeah, the day I had told you that I had decided to go to Canada, you had cried so much"
"What you expected me to do? Laugh aloud?" Nupur gave him an angry look.
"No, but your tears were making it worse for me to leave, if you hadn't stopped crying, I think I might have not gone"
Nupur looked at him "I wish you had never left" It was so hard to see him leaving.
"I had to, it was necessary."
"I don't think you had to, you always had a choice."
"No, not always" Mayank looked at her, "Do you really think we always have a choice?" he added further.
"I don't know" She said, "Sometimes we don't want a choice Mayank"
"Well, nothing is changed here; it's the same, the silence, the feel of the water, sand." Mayank said to avoid the unwanted talk.
"Feelings do change." Nupur said in a normal tone. She herself didn't realize what she meant by that "Let's sit, and talk"
They went and sat on the rocks, the waves were hitting the rocks, making a loud sound, then silent and again loud sound. Sun was setting down, sky was painted in shades of red and the seawater was glistening. It was a beautiful sight.
Mayank looked at Nupur; he had to tell her,
"Nupur, I need to tell you something"
"Go on, and don't worry I won't look at you, just look at the vast sea and sky, I am in no intentions to scare you" Nupur giggled just to make the atmosphere around them a little light as she saw Mayank's serious look and knew he was nervous. They just understood each other very well, but they didn't when they had to. He remained silent for a while and then continued.
"I lied about Riya, I never loved her, I liked her only as a friend, but when you asked about it, I didn't explain you anything. And I am not marrying her" He spoke slowly, as if he wanted Nupur to register each and every word. He knew she'll be shocked, and will get upset. But it was far better than knowing from someone else.
"What?" It was all Nupur could ask. For so many years, he had been lying. She looked straight in his eyes.
"Nupur, I never explained anyone, and that was killing me, so I had to go to Canada. I even hurt Riya in the process, but trust me I never thought she will love me but I was wrong, I broke her and I lied to all" He said and waited for her to say something.
"Why you did that?" Nupur didn't look away; her eyes were fixed on him.
He too looked back. She was afraid of what she saw, she looked away. She got the answer; she hoped she had not seen.
"For Adhiraj, for you" His voice was just a whisper. "I wanted to see you both happy" Mayank added further.
"But how was it related Mayank?" Nupur asked softly. She didn't know what to do.
"He thought ' I loved you, which was the truth'" He couldn't say anything further. What could he say more? That he sacrificed his love for his brother.
He had confessed, and felt much better. It was like a burden was taken off his shoulder. Now whatever happens, he was ready to face everything. He knew he had hurt her, broke the trust, but he was sure their friendship wouldn't break, may be she'll stop talking but still they'll be always there for each other.
"I wish you had not." Tears trickled down her eyes. "I wish you had not lied." She got up and was about to leave, Mayank held her hand.
"No Nupur, don't run like that."
"What do you expect me to do now Mayank, what? " She screamed and her voice echoed. "Why the hell did you do that?" Tears were continuously flowing. She held his arms and shook him, "Do you realize, you ruined lives! You just' You shouldn't have Mayank, you shouldn't'" her voice was mere a whisper. She had lot to say, she wanted to scream, how could he do that? But she just couldn't. " He held her close to him, hugged her lightly, her sobs wetted his shirt.
"Mayank, drop me home"
"Nupur" he closed his eyes. "I love you' and will always'"
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The entire journey was silent. Neither of them spoke. Nupur looked out of window and his focus was on the road.
Mayank lied. And was I so blind, that I didn't see it. How could I? I always thought I understood him, but I didn't. He was ready to sacrifice everything for Adhiraj' for me.. But why he thought that I loved Adhiraj? I never told him. Was he also blind? He also didn't understand me. We failed to understand each other, in spite of being best friends. Mayank considered me, more than a friend. He loved me. He still does? Why didn't he confess me? Or did I never notice that? Or I overlooked it? Why did I notice it today? Why? What should I do now?
"Mayank, why didn't you confess it earlier? Why you wanted to see me with Adhiraj? Why?" Hearing nothing from him. "Stop the car and answer me damn it!" She screamed.
Mayank instantly pressed the brakes and the car halted. He looked at her, her eyes were red, red due to tears, pain, hurt, anger.
"Who gave you the right to assume things and do what you want? Do you even realize what have you done? "
"Adhi loved you, and you loved him"
"I loved him only as a friend Mayank, and our marriage was arranged, not love marriage. You know that? And how did you assume that I was in love with him, did I ever tell you?" her voice was getting loud, it was mixed with anger and hurt.
"You were not in love with me Nupur, and I.."
"And you assumed that I was in love with him. Why the hell you did?" She tried to control herself, but she couldn't. She pressed her hands on her forehead, to lessen the headache.
"You didn't had any right Mayank, and I guess you read his diary and thought of planning the things. I must say, you may be a good brother Mayank, but not a good friend. You never understood me. I hate you for doing that. I hate you. I wish you were never my friend" She said it.
As soon as he heard that, he pressed the accelerator and raised the speed. He was hurt, how can she say that... I wish you were never my friend... The intensity, with which she said that, broke him completely. Nupur knew there was no way to take those words back. She had said them; she didn't mean to say that. But how was she supposed to control her anger. The person, whom she trusted, broke her trust. Their friendship, they were suppose to understand each other, they didn't! She thought she understood him, but didn't. She thought he understood her but he didn't. He lied, for his brother, he hide things. What was she suppose to do now? She had thought of moving on' but again, she was there, in a cobweb, so many things were unfolded. She looked at Mayank, he too looked hurt, that pinched her heart too. Who was at fault? Only him?
The car halted in front of her house. "I didn't mean that, I just hope you understand me now at least" her voice was pleading. Now atleas...t'
She got down and was out of his sight. He leaned back on his seat. ' I wish you were never my friend' Now atleas...t'. His ears were ringing. He had hurt her, broke her trust. But still, how can she say that. But then ' Now at least' again rang in his ears' Did he make a big mistake? Did he spoil Nupur's life too. Wasn't she happy with her married life?
He started his car. He was sweating now.
Did she loved me? No... did she realize it later? Did she hide her feelings thinking that I loved Ria? No... God! No! I always wanted her happiness'... thinking Adhiraj will keep her happy'... he loved her...' he understood her...' so he was right'... she was in love with me...' I should have waited'... Was I really a worst friend?
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Edited by -sam- - 14 years ago
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