It only takes a moment to stand up

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This is a time of wisdom where the droplets of rain pierce my soul with their thunder making my eyes close to getting nostalgic.

Everyone was running from here to there making noises. Rain has relinquished everything with its charm.  And nothing can beat the power of the universe if things are meant to be they will be. Not even a soul can collapse on that.

I heard the banging of the door. I ran and unlocked the door before it's get too late.

"What on earth you are doing here woman?" Arnav was glancing at me as I have lost my mind, or I am a madwoman!

His eyes were heated, strange enough to let me know what is in his mind.

I gulped

He took a step ahead now he was wet too. We both were in the rain washing our souls or sin?

It's hard to comprehend. I took a step back. What's is his mind?

Within a second he came closer to me. His hot breath was all over my face. In the cold rain when we both were stuck his eyes were piercing me.

He raises his hand and starts cupping my cheeks. He started moving forward, came closer again, there was no distance between us. His minty breath was on my face again, our nose was touching, his chest was rising, again and again, one of his hands found its way to my waist and another was just above my thighs, he started cupping there, his eyes went closed and we were just a second away from kissing each other.

However, I know this isn't the right time to do this, there are more important things which are needed to be done, which I should have done five years then I will be pleased. But it's not too late. I can still manage to do the right thing.

"I have to go!" I announced, pushing him slightly.

His eyes were sharped, and humiliation in them, "what do you mean you have to go?" He uttered while gritting his teeth. His jaw was clenched too! Yes, he was furious and maybe mad too because his grip got tightened on to me.

"I have important work to finish Arnav, please understand!" I muttered.

"No, you cannot! I am not going to let you go, " he stroked my shoulders with compassion.

But I didn't listen to him and why would I? Why he cannot understand what I say? Can't he see the storm in my eyes or silence in my heart? I have to go right now otherwise there will be no peace in my life.

He can create a cult dramatic scene by telling my aunt or mother that I am running away somewhere, so it would be better if I just make him nuts and then when he got occupied with other relatives I will go to get the work done.

"Okay fine. If that's what you want I won't go!" I crossed my arms over my chest to reassure him.

He leaned again and were just an inch to be kissed, but thank God at the right time I moved my head so that instead of kissing me on the lips he kissed me on my cheeks.

I grabbed his hand and interviewed our fingers so that we could move at a pace. 

There was a look of disbelief on his face, telling me that he doesn't approve of what I did, but truth to be told I am not even looking for his approval.

When we reached downstairs to the living room where everyone was trying to place the things at their position without creating a zig-zag that time I got a chance to utilize the correct moment by enclosing him with other relatives who were enjoying pulling down his leg with their nonchalant puns on marriage.

I grabbed the keys of my car and without thinking anything else I came outside while hiding so that no one can notice that bride is running away from her hand function, oh by the way I am still in my lehnga and completely drenched in water from head to toe.

Outside it was cold, the air hit me on my face tangling my hair in every direction and my eyes were fluid too to feel everything.

It stopped raining already, the mother of the earth has helped me somehow to attain what I am accomplishing.

I got inside and locked the seat belt, I know it is going to be a tough night for me but at least the burden I had in my chest will be done forever.

However, despite all the things I had I was still clueless about her address. From where I am going to find where she is living right now?

To whom I ask??

What should I do??

Should I ask Jessica?? Does she know where that woman stays? Well, I don't even have an option regarding this topic!

I took out my cell phone and dialled her number, she picked it up in one ring as she was waiting for my call for a long time.

"Julia?"

"Jessica, will you tell me?" I tried to mumble her name. The agony of life was making me angry!

"Tell you what??" Her voice was crystal clear and magnetic ocean.

From the ocean, I remember his eyes, Neel's eyes.
And I took a whisper of his name.

"Will you tell me Sarah's address?" I lowered my voice, I had anger on her name and a grim on my head.

She told me her address. She lives within one kilometre of distance. She lives near the heart of Delhi. Yes, she lives near the area of Connaught Place.

And I am going to smack her heart the way she did to me five years back. In the speed, I was driving to the heart of Delhi to find that girl who started the mess.

I reached near to the lanes of old Delhi where I could see the great architecture of history. Wish I could have lived here throughout my life there is something about the city of Delhi which I never forget. It directly settled on everybody's heart.

From passing narrow roads while having a glimpse at hundreds of years old shops of foods, the aroma of it makes me remember about the lovers who at the end of every day used to meet at these narrow lanes to feel their life.

How can a place be so magnificent?

I soon reached the address and parked my car in a parking lot. I was nervous but brave too. I am not the same Julia that was five years ago, yes. I have much more strength now. Much more ability to do anything. I ranged the bell to let that woman know someone has arrived at acknowledge her presence.

And I could hear the sound of her walking, the sound of her heels that was grumbling on the floor, making her existence even more alluring to me.

And just like a tide appears in an ocean to warn everybody about the danger she unlocked the door and opened it to find me staring at her face.

"Julia? What are you doing here?" Her huge belly was telling me she was at least seven months pregnant and was ready to fall asleep anytime soon.

"Yes. Darling, won't you invite me?" I gritted my teeth in anger and told her in caution which was telling her I am not here to listen to her shit here.

"Don't call me darling! You poor girl!" She pointed her index finger at me.

Now! Enough about her!

I took a step forward, she took a step back. She gulped in horror. I could see in her eyes.

I didn't say anything just took a glance at her.

To her huge belly, to her pale eyes, to her plumped lips, to her thin air. She has changed in her appearance but not in her soul.

I crossed my arms across my chest and stared at her from head to toe. No, I am not going to smirk or chuckle at her.

When she raised her finger again, I took a step forward until she gets her back near the wall.

"You bitch! Get out now!"

Okay, enough it show time now, she should have some sense in her head.
So, I did what I should have done five years ago. I raised my hand and slapped her hard on her face! Slapped hard to let her know what she deserves! Slapped her to mark the imprisonment of my fingers on her cheeks. And then I left! I left her house where she was staying. without uttering a word I did what she deserves. I could hear her voice, she was cursing me, but it doesn't matter! I have already done what she deserves to rest her destiny will do.

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I am so so proud and happy for Julia

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