Jeevan Jyoti Orphanage

One of the kids entered inside Manvi's room and said "Didi, aapke aur bhaiya ke iron kiye hue kapde. "

Manvi smiled and forwards her hand "lao mere haath mein do"

The kid handed her the clothes and left. Manvi kept the clothes on bed and picked up a few, she then moved to cupboard and opened it. She touched the hanger and removed the empty ones and hanged the clothes.

Vineet entered inside and saw her arranging the clothes, he picked up the remaining from bed and came to the cupboard near Manvi. He looked and said "Manvi, yahan jagah nhi hai kaise fit honge"

Manvi smiled a bit and said "Arey ho jayenge" she took the clothes from his hands and placed them.

Vineet spoke up "tumhare liye main ek aur closet le aaunga kal"

Manvi denies by holding his hand "nahi, ye room dekho kahi jagah nhi hai we will manage"

Vineet looked on and asked her "Manvi, kaise kar leti ho tum ye sab manage?"

Manvi smiled and answered him "aadat hai"

Vineet spoke up "Acha to main ek zaroori kaam se ja raha hoon jaldi aajaunga"

Manvi nodded and Vineet left.

Aarav's Home

It had been 3 months since Aarav left Ruhana alone. She was at his home, in his room,holding his picture in her hand. She smeared the picture..

"3 mahine beet gaye Aarav. Jaanti hoon maine tumhe bahut sataya na, isliye tum mujhse naraz hokar chale gaye.. Hai na! Itni badi saza kyun di? " she said as fresh tears leaked down her eyes.

"Galti hui mujhse. Lekin tumne yeh sab kyun kiya. Haan, mere seene mein tumhara dil dhadkta hai, lekin tumhari kami puri nahi ho sakti. " she said.

She hugged the picture tightly, when she felt a presence around her.... She could feel him...

"Main tumhare pas hi toh hoon. Rona band karo. Un sapnon ko sach karo, jo humne mil ke dekhe they. Go Ruhana! "

Ruhana jerked open her eyes. She looked at Aarav's picture and it smiled a little wider, as if telling her to work for not just her, but their dreams.

Jeevan Jyoti Orphanage

A girl was playing with little kids. She was giggling as she caught a little girl by her hands. Ruhana entered inside and moved to her, keeping her hand on her shoulder. The girl turned holding the hands....

"Ruhana... Tum! "

Ruhana smiled... "tune mujhe pehchan liya, Manvi? " she asked.

Manvi smiled....."How can I forget you? Sneha aur tum hi toh thi, hamesha, mere sath. " she said.

Ruhana smiled and pulled her in a hug. The other kids gathered around her as she distributed some chocolates and toys to them.

Manvi then pulled her towards the swing.

"I'm so glad, you're here. Bahut kuch batana hai tumhe. "she said as she held her hands.

"Batana toh mujhe bhi hai, Manvi. "a manly voice appeared.

Manvi stood up in the direction....

" Vineet! Aap! " she said.

He held her hands.... "Haan... And I have a good news for you. " he said.

"Main already bahut khush hoon. " she said and smiled.

He smiled and Manvi turned herself towards Ruhana "Isse milo... She's my friend, Ruhana. " she introduced.

Ruhana smiled at Vineet and greeted him. Manvi sat on the swing "she came to meet me after a very long time. " she said.

"toh fir double celebration banta hai. "he said.

"Wo kaise? " she asked.

Vineet smiled... "Actually ek toh tumhari dost mil gayi tumhe aur dusri yeh ki maine ek ghar kharida hai....ab hum humare ghar mein rahenge. " he said with a smile.

Manvi smiled... "aapko lagta hai ye possible hai? Main toh.... " but she paused as he kept his fingers on her lips...

"Main hoon na. " he said.

She smiled and rested her head on his shoulder.

Ruhana glanced at them and smiled. A small incident ran through her mind....

*Flashback Starts*

She was Sitting on the couch when Aarav came and lied on the couch with his head on her lap.

"Kya hai aarav? " she asked.

He smiled... "tumhare liye good news. " he said.

"aur wo kya? " she asked.

He sat up and held her by her arms...

" tumhe job chahiye tha na? We're starting up a business. Tum wo manage karogi. " he said.

"mehnat tumhari hai aarav. Tum hi karo. "she said.

He held her hands... "Hey! Main akele kuch nahi kar sakta. Tumhe pata hai na main apna khayal bhi nahi rakh sakta. Tumko hi sab karna hai. " he said.

She looked at him... "and you believe that we'll succeed? " she asked doubtedly.

He smiled and touched his forehead with hers.... "Hum ek sath kaam karenge na! And I know you'll not let me fail. "he said.

She smiled... "I'll try. "

He pulled her... "get ready.. Hum dinner pe ja rahe hain. " he said.

She laughed and went to get ready.

*Flashback ends*

She came out of her trance when  she felt a tug in her hand...she looked at Manvi....

"Roo.... Where are you lost? We're going on lunch. Chalo. " she said.

Ruhana rubbed off her tears and followed Manvi and Vineet outside the orphanage.

Hotel Maple

Vineet led them inside the hotel. He helped Manvi to sit down while he went for placing the order. Manvi glanced at Ruhana...

"Ruhana... Aaj tum akele kaise? Aarav nahi aaya? " she asked.

Ruhana smiled painfully ... "Wo ab kabhi nahi aayega. Mujhmein chhupkar, mujhe hi satata hai. " she said.

Manvi was left bewildered... "what? Matlab? " she asked.

Ruhana sighs..."Bahut lambi kahani hai Manvi. But now I realise what I have lost. " she said.

"Clearly batao, kya hua? " she asked.

Ruhana told her everything that happened in the past three months, how Aarav got to know about her disease and how he donated his heart to her.

Ruhana smiled tearily...

"Mujhmein hai wo. Har din ehsaas karvata hai wo mujhe... Khud ke zinda hone ka. Pehle wo mazak kiya karta tha, lekin mujhe kya pata tha ki wo sach mein apna dil mere hawale kar ke chala jayega. Chhod diya usne mujhe akela. "she said and tears leaked down her eyes.

Manvi too got emotional. She reached out for her hands...

"He's right. Live for your dreams, the dreams which you both have seen together. I'm sure he'll be happy. "she consoled her.

Meanwhile, Vineet returned back looking at them. Both of them rubbed off their tears and smiled. Vineet smiled as they enjoy their lunch, more of a friends reunion.

After the lunch, Ruhana  spoke up "Acha Manvi main ab chalti hoon, important meeting hai meri... you just take care"

Manvi looked at her and smiled "tum bhi khayal rakhna apna aur haan remember my words"

Ruhana assured her "yes I will" and left from there.

Vineet paid the bill and held her hand.... "to Manvi chalo chalke packing kar lete hai aur Nilimaji ko bata dete hai"

Manvi agreed and they left for orphanage.

Jeevan Jyoti Orphanage

Vineet and Manvi came back and started to pack their important belongings. The kids enter inside the room and said "bhaiya aap hamari Didi ka khayal rakhna"

Vineet nodded and smile "aur koi hukum?"

A little girl said "haan aap dono humse milne to aaoge na?"

Manvi answered "ayenge na... kyu nhi ayenge"

Manvi then showed them some stuff "aur ye maine craft kiye hai aajse aap sabko inka khayal rakhna hai"

The kids agreed to her and hugged her. The orphanage owner Nilima entered inside and Manvi sensed her presence "Nilima aunty"

Nilima came to her and placed a kiss on her forehead "all the best Manvi for your new life"

Manvi smiled and held her hand "aap apna khayal rakhna aur in bacho ka bhi"

Manvi and Vineet then left from there for their new home, a life full of happiness.

So here combined my two OS from Love Tales.. Which are Blind Love and My Heart Belongs To You!

A short story! Kindly vote and comment.