Part 10:
Akash entered his dorm room. The lights were off, and Rehan was sound asleep in his bed. Tip-toeing, he headed to his bed and slid under the covers.
The moment he shut his eyes, Manya's face flashed in an instant. He quickly opened them, surprised. Shaking his head, he tried again. Manya came in front of his eyes, her kissing his cheek. His eyes flew open.
A: Yeh kya ho raha hai?
He gulped and stood up, going to bathroom. He splashed cold water on his face. The moment he looked up, he suddenly saw Manya's image in the mirror. He spun around, shocked, and noticed no one. The music of "Tum Kya Jano" began to play as he went to the balcony for fresh air. He saw the ground below him; it wasn't far since he was only two floors up. But suddenly, on the grass downstairs, he saw Manya laying down, looking up at him. She laughed and waved at him.
A: MANYA!
Without realizing it, he began to walk quickly over to the ledge, his foot tumbling over. His hands flew in air as he fell down, landing on the ground with a hard thud.
A: Aaaah!
He looked around, feeling dizzy. No Manya.
A: Damn! Khayal tha!
Feeling pain on his head, he collapsed on the ground.
Manya looked at Om with a sigh. They were in the train station as Om was leaving to the airport to go back to London.
M: Thanks for coming, Om.
Om: Manya! No thanks needed!
Manya laughed and hugged him tightly.
M: Mujhe yaad rakho ge na?
Om: Actually...
Manya raised her eyebrows.
M: Actually kya?
Om: Woh, Manya, main...main tumse ek baat kehna chahta hoon.
M: Okay. Tho kaho!
Om: Nain, woh--agar tumhara jawab haan hua, tho tum idhar hi rehna. Aur agar na, tho-tum chali jaana...
M: Huh?
Om licked his lips anxiously.
Om: Manya...I...I...I love you....
Manya stood there, shocked. She stared at him, bewildered. He laughed.
Om: Woh..bachpan se tumhari itni aadat ho gayee ki..patha hi nahi chala kab pyar ho gaya...
Manya stared at him without saying anything.
Om: Aur..aur..then I realized..that I love you..a lot..do you love me, Manya?
Manya opened her mouth to speak, not sure of what she even wanted to say.
Om: Nain, abhi muth kaho! Just..wait if its yes, and leave if its no..
He stood on the train as the train began to leave. Manya was still in shock, not sure of her answer. But as Om, on the leaving train, watched her stand, he laughed excitedly.
Om: OYYYYY HOYY!!! I LOVE YOU, MANYA! I LOVE YOU!!!!
Manya snapped back to reality, watching her best friend laugh and wave at her. She raised her hand slightly and waved, bringing a weak smile to her face.
M: Om-mujhse...?
Manya walked into the college cantene, deep in thought. Akash was talking to Rehan, laughing about something, when he saw her walk in. The wind blew and her hair fell backwards, her dupatta flowing into the air.
R: Aur--Akash--Akash...tu sun raha hai na?
Akash looked at him, confused.
A: Huh?
R: Tune suna nahin! Maine itna acha joke maara! Le, main phir kehta hoon-
Rehan opened his mouth to speak when Akash stood up, staring adoringly at Manya.
R: Akash!
He stood up and placed his hand on Akash's shoulder. Akash pushed it back.
A: Aray ja na!
R: Tu kise dekh raha hai yoon?
Akash frowned and looked at him.
A: Mere bhai, tujhe koi aur kaam nahin hai?
Rehan looked at him.
R: Hai na! Woh-kerta hoon-
He walked away, shaking his head. Akash smiled sheepishly, walking over to Manya.
A: MANYA!
Manya looked up, surprised.
M: Huh?
A: Hi!
He sat down cheerfully in front of her. She looked down, thinking deeply.
A: Manyaaa!
M: Hmm?
A: Kya soch rahi ho?
M: Kuch-tum itne khush kyun ho?
A: Bas hoon.
Manya laughed.
M: Bas aise hi?
A: Haan! Dunya...bahut khoobsurat hai na, Manya?
Manya gave him a confused look.
M: Uh, I suppose..
A: Tumne kabhi notice kiya hai ki iss college ke garden mein kitne pyare phool hain..?
Manya laughed confusedly.
M: What?
A: Nain? I'll show you!
He grabbed her hand as a shiver went down his back from her touch. He raced outside to the garden with her and opened his arms.
A: Hai na khoobsurat!
M: Yeah...
Smiling, she went to the flowers and picked a rose up. She looked at it, touching it softly. Akash stared at her, mesmerized by how beautiful she looked. The song played,
Tujhko dekha, tujhko chaaha, tera ho gaya...jaane jaana main tere khwaboon mein kho gaya..
Manya looked up and saw him staring.
M: Tumne kuch kaha, Akash?
A: Huh? Nain tho-
M: Oh...
Manya walked, her hair being blowed by the wind. Akash smiled and stared after her. He picked up flowers and threw them in the path behind her. She stopped and turned, looking at the flowers on the ground.
M: Yeh kaise-
A: Oh! Woh-tumhara dupatta..err gaya tha-
Manya stared at him confusedly but nodded.
M: O..kay..
Akash smiled sheepishly as she walked to the park and sat down on the ledge of the lake.
A: Kya soch rahi ho?
M: Nothing.
Akash smiled. He saw an eyelash of hers on her cheek. He bent close and touched her cheek slightly. Manya jumped at the touch and looked down at his hand. The music played as he took the eyelash and held her hand, putting it on the back of her hand.
A: Wish something..
M: Kya maangu?
A: Yeh tho tumhari merzi hui na..
He watched Manya close her eyes.
M: Baghvan ji, mujhe woh insan mile jo mujhse sabse zyada pyar kerta ho..
She blew the eyelash away.
She opened her eyes and saw Akash staring at her intently. A flower from the tree above suddenly fell down in Manya's lap, and she looked down at it.
A: Lagta hai oopar vaale ne tumhe tumhari wish dhay bhi dhi!
She looked up, confused. She looked around. No one else was in the park but them. She looked back at Akash, staring at him. The music began to play...
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