Dedicated to lucky03m .. For the the lovely cover for this FF..

Future Series ( Part 3)

26th April 2017 (Two weeks later)

           
Swara life was bit hectic the last two weeks ,and she was glad when Dida was moved back home yesterday . She had managed to avoid Vivek intentions and he was decent enough not to press his attention .         

Sometime she would glance at his number wishing to talk to him ,then decided he should make the first call ,she relentless claimed herself as his friend and he had been nothing but kind towards her family and yet she didn't want to be the one who continue to cling to him .    

When she woke up that day it was hard to believe she had an missed call from sanskar, Apparently he called an hour ago and she slept through it,  She immediately called back. And waited for him to answer.   

" Hello Shona,  "his voice seemed cautious as if he worried his call was unwanted .   

"  Hi Sanskaar, Sorry I slept through the call.  We moved back dida to home and all the sleepless night have finally managed to catch up,  "her voice held the hint of apology as well .   

" It okay, I hoped you would be free but even if you are I think you need rest,  "his words,  were oddly confusing so she asked what exactly he meant     

"  I was hoping we can meet today , I just don't want to be alone today. If it not trouble can you think about it ,  You can straight away say no. I am going to assume it an No. Just forget I asked, "his words,  made her pause ,yes it was sunday and she planned to lie in bed all day but if he needed her then she will forsake her rest for him . 

" Yes , Ofcourse I would. Can you pick me up in an hour .I will be ready by then,  "She replied back,  and ended the  call before he changed his mind . She does want to meet him and there was a hint of loneliness in his voice that called out to her .   

And that how Swara had gotten herself some alone time with Sanskaar , He came to pick her up right on time. He even stopped by to visit dida and her mom. Dida took an immense liking towards him the man who introduced himself as Shona friend ,and Swara knew the affection was from both sides.      

He even asked her mother permission to take her out which made her mother laugh and tell him how her daughter never listens to her . Swara knew she was independent because they raised her to be and also know her mom trusts her to never question her actions             

When they got into his car ,Swara mind drifted to what she knew about her friend ,except his name and the fact he has most generous heart nothing much. Also the fact he lost the love of his life .  

And she was going alone with him to God knows where ,  It has been almost two hours since they started driving. And it seemed like the ride will never end. Then it stopped in an house deep inside the woods with no sight of another living being. She expected a cafe, a park, a club and anything else. She never expected an house in the woods. Her fear must have been so visible,  She heard an light chuckle from him.

   
" Okay you should start screaming or running now,  "he teased , and she only glared at him in return.  

" Not funny,  "her words, were uttered with serious glare from her side.

" Your face says you want to do just that,  "he said,  with another chuckle that she wanted to punch him .

" Well give me an minute to accept the fact. You took me to an abandoned house in the woods,  "Swara words,  spelt her fear yet she wasn't really worried .

" Do you trust me?  "his question caught her off guard but she knew the answer loud and clear .

" Yes ,Of course yes,  "She said with a smile .

" Then trust me. And get down from the car,  "he spoke up as he got down from the car

Swara did trust him,  Even if she can't find one logical reasons for them to visit the deserted house. It looked like no one lived in it for years. But she trusted him. And why she had no idea.

The inside of the house was surprisingly clean.  Sanskar barely talked to her ever since they entered the house. But he kept glancing at her from time to time. They were seated in the swing in the back yard. And Sanskar was oddly silent. She remembered the fact he said , He didn't want to be alone. But was she supposed to be silent throughout the day  or is she supposed to talk. She had no clue.

   
Then he abruptly got up and went inside one of the rooms. Yes Swara had zero clue ,  She called her mom and told her she was fine. Except that she couldn't tell her mom anything. About an hour later, He came outside and he didn't need to say anything but she knew he cried. His eyes were red. Something in her heart tugged to see him in pain,  She walked up to him and hugged him. She expected him to push her away but he didn't.    

He didn't hug her back though. Just stayed still for almost few minutes. Then Swara felt awkward about her comforting method so stepped back.

  
" It almost lunch time, I check and see if there is anything here to cook, "she rushed back to the kitchen trying to escape the awkwardness .

" This is an house locked up for almost an year except today , So there won't be anything for you to eat. I brought some sandwiches. It in the car,  I bring them. I am sorry I didn't think it through. Usually lucky plans it out, " His voice spoke from the hall and she knew he didn't see her nod but she heard his footsteps walking away .

 
And he returned back few minutes later , Swara was starving because she skipped breakfast as she didn't have time. And she would take those sandwiches. She noticed he hardly had an bite. But Swara was too hungry that she finished almost half of the picnic basket,  He was still lost in his thoughts. She didn't disturb him. But the fact why he wanted her there was niggling her so much.

" Why me,  "she asked him,  when she was no longer hungry

" What?  "his one word question meant he wanted her to elaborate

" Well, I am kind of clueless on what to do. I know you are upset.  I want to cheer you up. But I feel like I am not doing anything, "Swara finally spoke up .

" Sorry, I just didn't want to be alone today and didn't think it would cause you confusion over my behavior. And usually my cousin lucky plays this role. He would be the one who stay by my side throughout this day. And  recently we had an falling out. So things changed ,  And believe me. You being here means a lot,  "he answered back , which made her wonder why a man of such young age as no friend that he had to call her , a person he met barely two times .

  " What happened on this day Sanskaar ? "she asked instead,  as she wondered the day significance .

" My parents died today Shona,  I was ten. And they died in an car accident. This was one of our home. The place we spend our vacation together,  Sometime with lucky. Sometime just the three of us. And I need to be here. Because this is the place where I have vivid memories of them. "his words replayed the pain of the said memories.

Swara never knew her father so his lose never mattered but having been in the brink of losing her dida , she knew how terrifying losing could be and at such a young age ,it must be heartbreaking for him   

" I Am sorry,  Sanskar. I didn't know,  "her words,  were inadequate she knows that yet it was the appropriate things to say as well for he smiled at her .

" It was an accident. No one can be blamed, I just didn't want to stay alone and also I had no friends. I am sorry if I dragged you into it, "his words , held a bit of apology as well as regret that he believed she was unwilling to accompany him .

  " I am your friend,  So never say you have no friends. Okay. And here onwards you call me anytime you want , "Swara answered back , wanting to assure him ,he was not alone .

  " Okay, "his one word may not be much but the smile in his face told her everything .         

That was the start of their friendship and each day it grew stronger and stronger. Swara had learned various sides of Sanskaar. The Silent one, The over talkative one, The one who was in pain, The one who was happy , The one who hates his family ,The one who would be so kind towards her family And each passing day she grew more close to him.

They would meet in an Cafe sometime, club sometimes, he would take her out for an Movie sometime. They did everything they set their mind on . She was his distraction he used to say. Someone who made him feel normal , Someone who he trusted he had said and  Swara felt immense happiness at that.    

She knew everything about him , his love for Kavita, his hatred towards his uncle. And his disappointment towards his cousin lucky. She even knew he was still planning on revenge , Though she tried to talk him out of it. He was adamant about it .

And three months later , Swara had known everything about him. But he didn't. He didn't know Swara had a secret from him , a secret that could destroy everything .Some secrets won't stay hidden forever. And her secret would be the downfall of everything that was good between them.

P. S :" That it for now ,Let me know your feedback. Hit the votes if you liked it. "

Juanita Reid