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Same Day

Night!!!

Annie was sitting on the chair in front of her study table. She closed her eyes and Fakhir,s face flashed across her mind causing her lips to curve into a beautiful smile.

Malika.

Yeh bas noddles aur pani hain Annie

Nahin Malika aap bas order kijiye main banata hoon.

Ainne so jao yaar dekho 12 baj rahe hain.

Them joking around, Fakhir taking care of her every single need, Fakhir forcing her to eat, their every moment played in front of her eyes like a movie.

I miss you Fakhir.

Ainne said, her voice a mix of love and longing. A tear rolled up on her which she quickly wiped. She stood up from the chair and walked towards the bed. She opened the drawer of the side table and found a small trunk inside. She took it out and gently opened it. She looked through the stuff inside and found a picture, her favorite picture, the picture of Fakhir from his previous birthday and smiled looking at it. Her eyes moistened as she caressed the picture with trembling fingers.

Tumhe pata hai Fakhir aaj tak ek bhi lamha aisa nahin gaya jis lamhe meri zubaan pe tumhara naam na ho, jisme maine tumhe yaad na kiya ho, jis lamhe maine bhag ker tumhare paas aane ka na socha ho, jis lamhe maine tumhare bare mein socha na ho....

She stopped in middle. Her breathes turned heavy. Her heart was pounding in her ears as she spoke, her voice barely above a whisper

Jis lamhe tumse mohabbat na ki ho.

She caressed his cheeks with trembling fingers from above the picture and placed it back safely to it's place.

Outside

Hato gadhe.

Aiman said to Hamza who had came in front of her while she was walking to Annie's room.

Na hatun toh?

Hamza asked smirking.

Bhad mein jao.

Aiman said irritated.

Hamza made a face.

Kya yaar Aiman thodi toh izzat ker lo.

Hamza whinned.

Pehle koi aisa kaam toh karo jiske liye main izzat karun tumhari.

Aiman said with a sugar coated smile.

Aiman walked away from there leaving a whinny Hamza behind.

Aiman burst into Ainne,s room like a thunderstorm and Annie trembled turning towards Aiman swiftly to face her in shock.

It's you.

Annie said gasping before she let out a heavy breathe keeping her hand on her racing heart.

Kamre main aise aane ke liye I'm sorry.

Aiman said with a sheepish smile holding her one ear.

You almost gave me a heart attack Aiman.

Ainne said taking a long breath of relief as her heartbeats got normal.

Sorry na.

Aiman said.

Jao jao... Kya yaad karogi maaf kiya tumhe.

Annie said dramatically. Aiman made a face but then chuckled and Annie joined her.

By the way Ainne hot chocolate bana de na please.

Aiman said giving Annie the best pleading look she could.

Drama queen. Iske liye aise aayi tum?

Ainne asked, her laced with disbelief.

Aiman pouted making Annie laugh.

Acha jao bana ker lati hoon tum donon, sorry teeno ke liye.

Annie said after controlling her laugh.

Hum teenon ke liye?

Aiman asked confused.

Haan tumhare, Rumi aur Hamza ke liye warna pata chale teeno phir lad rahe ho hot chocolate ke liye.

Annie said chuckling softly.

Aiman made a bad face but nodded nevertheless.

Okay jaldi lana.

Aiman said before dashing out of the room.

Ainne chuckled at Aiman,s antics and walked towards the kitchen to make hot chocolate.

She was making hot chocolate for herself, Aiman and Hamza. She remembered how Fakhir used to come to her with hot chocolate when she used to cry late at night being vulnerable. He used to hug her, rub her back, caress her hair, whisper sweet nothings in her ears. There used to be no judgement just acceptance in his eyes. How she used to tell him anything and everything and he used to listen to her. How she used to soothe him out in her moments of distress. How he used to come to her with flashlight in his hand during the power cuts and stay by her side.

she looked at the clock it was 11:55 pm. She hurriedly poured the hot chocolate in the mugs.

Ainne hot chocolate ready hain kya?

Aiman asked entering inside the kitchen. Annie nodded her head in positive.

Haan ready hai. Yeh lo aur Hamza ke paas jao. Main aati hoon.

Annie said hurrying outside the kitchen leaving a stunned Aiman behind.

On The Other Side!!!

Fakhir sat in front of his study table and opened his genrel. He penned something down and closed it taking a heavy breathe and leaned back on the chair.

Thodi jagah de de Mujhe
Tere paas kahin reh jaun main
Khamoshiyan teri sunun aur door kahin na jaun main
Apni Khushi de ke main tujhe
Tere dard se jud jaun main...

Fakhir stopped singing feeling a lump raising in her throat.

The imagines of Ainne,s smiling face flashed across his mind causing his lips to curve into a beautiful smile. Her laughter rang in his ears causing a chuckle to escape his lips before he started singing again.

Mila jo tu yahan mujhe
Dilaun main yakeen tujhe
Rahun ho ke tera sada bas itna chahata hoon main...

The memories of a 4 years old Annie running behind a 6 years old Fakhir who was teasing her by taking her chocolate played in front of his eyes as he sung, his voice filled with the deepest of longing he never expressed in front of anyone

Thodi jagah de de Mujhe
Tere paas kahin reh jaun main
Khamoshiyan teri sunun aur door kahin na jaun main.

Fakhir looked at the clock, his eyes counting down seconds and he held his phone in his hand.

Hoon besahara tere bina mein
Tu jo na ho toh main bhi nahin

The phone rang and his heart raced seeing the caller id. He stood up and picked up the call. His heart was beating loudly against his chest as he placed his phone in between his ear and shoulder.

Dekhon tujhe yara jitni dafa main
Tujhpe hai aata mujh ko yakeen

Annie,s grip tightened on her phone as her heartbeats stopped for a moment.

Sabse main juda ho ke abhi
Teri ruh se jud jaun main.

Their breathes started to run slowly. The time stopped for them. They sat in a comfortable silence. The ticking of the clock was the only thing audible in the rooms. Their hearts were beating in unison. They could hear each other's breathes through the phone.

Mila jo tu yahan mujhe
Dilaun main yakeen tujhe
Rahun ho ke tera sada
Bas itna chahata hoon main.

They both wanted to say a lot to each other but couldn't find words.

Thodi jagah de de Mujhe
Tere paas kahin reh jaun main

Annie gathered some courage and took a deep breath. Her grip tightened on the phone as she finally found her voice, a mix of love and tenderness.

Happy birthday.

Fakhir,s heart skipped several beats hearing her honey sweet and loving voice as she wished him. His lips curved into a shaky smile finally letting out the breath he didn't knew he was holding.

Fakhir didn't say anything but she knew he was here just like always.

Come back Annie.

Fakhir,s heart pleaded her to come back.

Khamoshiyan teri sunun aur door kahin na jaun main

Fakhir cut the call before the plead could reach his mouth.

Fakhir took several steps back. His heart was beating loudly in his ears. A few tears escaped his eyes and he dropped himself on his knees feeling too overwhelmed with emotions. He let out a shaky smile before leaning back against the wall.

He took a shaky breath as he found his voice, though it was as faint and as shaking as it could be.

She remembered.

A mix of love, tenderness, longing and yearning flooded through his heart as a slow smile spread across his lips.

Ainne,s side.

Annie smiled shakily as she placed her phone back. She bit the inside of her cheek to suppress the sobs that were building inside her. She stepped back and sat on the floor leaning against the balcony door.

She gathered herself and stood up. She walked towards the balcony and sat on the chair gazing at the moon unblinkingly. Her heart filled with bitter sweet longing as she continued gazing at the moon and the countless stars that twinkled above in the sky remembering Fakhir.

I miss you Fakhir.

She whispered, her voice a mix of love and longing.

Tears of mixed emotions flowed down her cheeks when she wiped hurriedly. She took a deep breath finally composing herself. She walked back in the bedroom and fixed her apparence before walking out of the bedroom towards Aiman and Hamza.

Sorry sorry. Der ho gayi.

Annie apologized entering inside and closed the door.

She took her seat and noticed Aiman, Rumi and Hamza glaring at her.

What?

Ainne asked them confused.

You are late.

The trio said in unison.

Sorry.

Annie apologized smiling sheepishly.

Koi na. Chalo let's start the movie.

The trio said and Annie looked at them.

Tum logon ne start nahin ki?

Annie asked surprised.

Nahin re. Tere bina maza kahan aata hai.

Rumi said looping her arm around Annie,s shoulder.

You guys are the best.

Annie said smiling brightly.

We know.

Aiman said and everyone chuckled before starting the movie.

I'm coming Fakhir. Humesha ke liye.

Annie thought smiling to herself.

End Of Chapter!!!

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