Hidden love - unveiled!
He stepped out of the bus and she was there waiting for him right infront at the bus stop. As promised he (Rohit) came to meet her (Riya)! They were meeting today after almost 2 years…
He smiled at her… she was so happy to see him after so long.. She wanted to hug him but controlled her emotions and came forward with a smile welcoming him and looked around him.. she was expecting someone with him, but she didn’t ask! After greeting each other they entered into a nearby coffee shop.
Things have changed… the place is not the same like earlier it used to be, he said… she just nodded. They were best of friends from college days… everyone used to tease them saying they were perfect couples as they were mostly seen roaming together in the campus. But only they knew that they were only best friends. They cared for each other and were always ready to help one another in their ups and downs.
After college they took their respective turns to build their carrier with a promise that they will always be in touch and they kept their promise… if one was busy other would call up and ask about the well being of the other… They shared their day to day happenings with each other.
They were in different cities and could not meet but they were always in touch through emails.. chattings.. and phone calls… They also used to fight if one forgets to reply may it for any reason. They always kept each other informed on what was going on in their life!
Things were going on pretty well with them till one day Arun, who was her college friend…and who was also working in her office kept in front of her his proposal to marry her!
She was shocked as she never expected such thing from Arun and asked for some time and when he left she immediately called Rohit. He answered and she told everything to him. After a short pause from his side, he said wow in great excitement. And said: I know this guy Riya, I know his family background and all… he is perfect for you. Go ahead with the proposal. And I know your parents will happily agree to this. Arun is indeed lucky chap to have you dear.
Riya said nothing. What are you thinking Riya? He asked. I’ll call you later Rohit, got some work and cut the phone. Rohit at the other end was wondering what happened to her.
Riya thought about Arun, “he is a nice guy but I don’t like him, I never thought about him that way, he is just my office colleague, why should I accept his proposal?” she thought and made clear that she will say no to him.
The other day she met Arun. He asked her for coffee… and they both set in the coffee shop… she told him that she cant accept his proposal and apologized.
Arun was heartbroken and asked her to think over it again and told her, that he’ll wait till she says YES.
Riya explained, look Arun… you are a nice guy, I like you as my friend.. but never thought about you that way.. hope you will understand me.. I really cant help it… I am sorry Arun… saying this she opened her purse.. kept the change for coffee.. and left….
He called her on her cell and asked the reason but she didn’t say anything.
He asked her, You love Rohit right?
No she said.
Don’t tell me, I knew you and Rohit love each other since college days. And that’s the reason you rejected my proposal saying this he cut the call. Riya couldn’t utter a single word.
Riya stood there lost…. The words of Arun came again and again over her mind: you and Rohit love each other since college days…….
She reached home.. Entered into her room.. kept her purse on the bed.. stood infront of the mirror and thought about Rohit and remembered his cute smile… yes I love him… She saw herself and felt inferior about her look. He deserve some one better then me.
She didn’t know when she fell in love with him. But she made her mind never to let him know this. She never told this to anyone.
She took her mobile it was 11.30 p.m. there was 12 missed calls from Rohit. She called him and he answered in just one ring and bowled questions after questions asking, where were you yaar? Why didn’t answer my call? Is everything ok? What happened to the proposal and so on…..
She said… everything is ok. Actually my cell was in silent mode so didn’t know you called. You had your dinner?
He said no. what about the proposal? what you told Arun? He bowled the same question again.
I said no to Arun and he is ok with my decision.
Ohh why Riya?
Simply I don’t like him.
Ok I know you would’ve thought over it and did what is right. You always do what is right Ria, Rohit declared! Will get back to you once I finish my dinner, be online ok and by the way you had na yours? He asked.
Ummmmm not yet!
why? He asked again. Just no mood.
Stupid go and have your dinner ok? he warned.
She said yes boss, jo hukum.
And they both cut the call laughing. Both came online after having their dinner.
He was waiting for her.. hiiiiiiii he shot the first message on gtalk.
Hie.. had ya dinner? She replied and their conversation went on and on till 3 a.m. like wise, they used to chat every night..
Things were again normal between them until one day when he called her during lunch break.. she answered whats up buddy?
He was excited and said hey Riya I got a girl friend atlast. And she is so cute. I was seeing her from so long. Yesterday I proposed her daringly and guess what she said yes! Oh I am so excited Riya… I love her… I just love her ya… hey you listening me? Riya Riya you there hello hello….
She couldn’t utter a word….
Rohit kept saying hello hello Riya.. answer me..
Yes Rohit.. I will call u later.. busy.. she cut the call and sat on the floor in her cabin. She cried there for a long time. Thank god no one entered her cabin that time she thought. She stood up and left with her bag. She kept walking until she reached near the sea shore. She stood there watching the vast sea. Eyes were still moist… he was calling her again and again. But she couldn’t gather the strength to speak to him. She sat on the bench there for a long time. She was heartbroken.. very much hurt, but she didn’t blame him. she thought: why am I crying? instead I should be happy for my love has found his soul mate. Yeah I am happy for him he deserved it. That’s all what I wanted for him… I must congratulate him.
she took her cell Rohit was still calling.
Hello with a low voice… she answered this time..
Hello Riya, what was wrong with you yaar? Why were u not picking up my call?
Sorry was little busy. And congratulations Rohit.. I am very happy for you.
Thanks dear, I want to introduce you to my girl friend.. when are we meeting… said Rohit with excitement.
whenever you say Rohit.
Soon dear soon… What if I come to your place this Sunday?
Ummm ya fine. I’ll be waiting to see you both!
Ok so wait for me.. at the bus stop.
Ok c ya bye and they cut the call.
Present:
So now they are sitting in a coffee shop. Rohit was looking at her.. again and again…
After a long pause she asked him. where’s she?
Who?
Your girlfriend Rohit! You said you’ll bring her along.
He he I just played small prank with you.
And my girl friend is sitting right infront of me!
W wwwwhat ?? are you alright Rohit?
Yes.. perfectly allright sweetheart!
Why all this? why you lied to me Rohit?
You see Riya, I loved you from my college days.. but never was able to express it to you.. though you wont like it.. didn’t know what feelings you had for me… also never wanted to risk our friendship…
Later that day when you rejected Arun’s proposal… he called me.. I got to know from Arun that you also love me…. He saw my pic in your purse…
When? Riya asked puzzled!
That day in the coffee shop.. with Arun..
She remembered.. while opening her purse to remove the money… Arun saw the pic!
Now tell me Riya, don’t you love me??
She was crying and smiling too….
He knelt down before her saying: will you marry me sweetheart?
Now… you all know very well what she must have said and as we say, Happy endings…!
*****END*****
(This is my own write-up… which i’ve tried my best to make it look like a good story… Please do give me your suggestions dear friends…)
