Our First Story - Grand Finale!

Rohit wondered why Amar is calling him. "Hi Amar".

"Rohit, I want to talk to you about Neha. What happened between you both? She came off to my house and told me that she will stay here permanently and asked me not to tell this to anyone. Do you think since she is an orpahn no one can question you and you can play with her life. I am not her own brother yet i show an interest in her life and career. She trusted you a lot Rohit. I never thought you would have left her and that too with your baby inside her."

Rohit was stunned, "What you mean Amar, I met her a week back and we had a small fight. She said i have taken advantage of her and walked away. After that she was not reachable. Amar, I want to talk to her. I love her so much. Can you give me her number".

Amar promised to give him a call again once Neha comes back. Rohit wanted to share his feelings with someone.

Rithu's door bell rang.

Two years later.

Rohit was neatly dressed in her wedding costume. Nithu was inviting everyone for the wedding in the reception. "I knew that the wedding will happen", Nithu thought. Soniya interrupted her, "Hey! Day dreamer, One more love story to begin. now i have decided not to get involved in any kind of triangular love stories, if you have one such story i am story buddy i will never help you!" They both laughed.

Amar entered the marriage hall. Nithu smiled, "Amar, if you had not called Rohit things might have ended differently". She saw Rithu on the other side. She was happily playing with the baby.

Two years back.

"Rithu i need to talk to you". Rithu greeted him inside. Rohit explained everything to her. He also told her that Neha is now pregnant and staying with Amar at California. "We will talk to Neha and bring her here". Rithu promised him.

Meanwhile, Neha came to know from that Amar spoke to Rohit. She left Amar's place that night without informing him. She just left a paper for him. It was written "There is nothing wrong with Rohit. I am leaving him for someone else. Please don't search for me"

She left California. No one knew where she was going.

Rithu got a call from her office and they asked her to leave for long term onsite to California. She was supposed to travel the next day since her Visa interviews got over and she cleared everything. This was her career goal but helping Rohit at this time was equally an important task for her.

She called Amar immediately, she knew it will be midnight at California yet she wanted to reach him and talk to Neha. "Who is this? Oh Rithu, ya Neha told me lots about you. Fine wait i will see if she is still awake. No way.. No Rithu, she has left me a message and she left the apartment". Rithu could not hold the tears. She wanted to bring back peace and joy to Rohit's life. After speaking to him she understood how much he loved her and wanted to marry her. "Amar, please help me in finding her. We need to bring back the lost love between Rohit and Neha."

Now.

Amar laughed at Nithu's statement "Yes Nithu, you are right if i had not spoken to Rohit, he might have ended up in marrying my Rithu and i never would have got a chance to team up with her in California in search of Neha. It took two years for us to find her. In future Kiran will tell his friends that he saw his parents wedding. We are all not gifted for this situation to happen." They were not able to control the laughter once Amar finished the line.

"Why are you guys laughing. Kiran started crying, can you both go bring Neha to the mandapam. See Rohit is being restless there.", Rithu shouted at all three of them.

Nithu took Kiran in her hands and followed Soniya to the Bride's room.

"Rithu, at this occasion i wanted to tell you this. You look amazing and i love you so much". "Me too Amar. I should thank Neha for leaving to California", she blinked at him.

The wedding went well and finally Nithu never suffered those "so called" dreams again.

They all lived happily ever after..!!!!

Our Story - Part VII

Soniya was so confused, she wondered "What Neha is doing here in the Airport?". Neha was travelling abroad.

Meanwhile, Rohit was dressed perfectly well for the wedding nad was waiting for the bride to come. Rithu too dresses well. Finally, the marriage. Nithu could see those happy faces among the crowd. Tring.. Tring.. The alarm shouted Nithu woke up with yet another suspense, "Oh God.! Is this dream an end for all this which is happening for the last one month, or yet another beginning". She was yearning to know what will happen next.

"Hello, hey hi Soniya how are you doing?". Nithu Started the conversation. She smelled that Soniya knew certain things that she does not know about Rithu.

"Hi Nithu, after a long time.." and the gossips began..

Soniya told everything about how Rithu and Rohit loved each other before the accident. She also told her about she seeing Neha flying abroad and the conversations that happened between Rithu and Neha in the Supermarket and how Rithu came to know that Neha finally decided to sacrifice. "The last part i know", Nithu thought, she was there watching Rithu from behind.

"Fine Soniya, Lets meet tonight, we need to talk to Rohit on this".

"Nithu, he will not get back those memories, the doctors confirmed it". "Leave that buddy, they are getting married and we will all be in that marriage", Nithu's voiced sounded very positive.

"How do you say so?", Nithu replied "I know, they will.."

Nithu guessed that there was something wrong with Rithu from the time Rohit announced his love with Neha. she did not visited her house often like before. She did not even speak with her properly. She is now confident that her dream will come true and their marriage will happen soon.

In the other bedroom, Rohit exhaled, "I have called her 500 times and after that her mobile was switched off. What he did was wrong of course, but then I promised her that he will marry her though not immediately". He was not in any intension to be with her and leave her and he was so surprised when she mis understood her for what he behaved that day. After all they loved each other and he wanted to marry her.

Rohit told to himself, "If Neha is thinking that i am a Bad guy, let her i am not searching her anymore. If she ditches me i am having the equal rights to ditch her too. Even she was interested. But i never took her wrong". Just then he got a call.. It was from Amar...

Our First Story - Part VI

Nithu was restless in bed.  She was in a semi conscious state with a reel of vision running before her eyes. The background seemed to resemble a supermarket and Rithu was busy arguing with someone. On moving closer we find it as a person known to us – Neha. Nithu was able to hear their conversation.
“Neha, I never thought you would do this to Rohit” Rithu almost pounced on her
“Rithu, I know what I am doing, if you don’t have the maturity to understand things, its better you don’t try to do so” Neha responded.
Rithu continued to show her anger on Neha “whatever you say as a reason I still feel that you had exploited Rohit. You didn’t love him from your heart did you?”

Neha took a deep breath and continued “look Rithu, I need not have to justify my decision to anyone, but I know that I have done no harm for him.” Surprisingly Neha seemed to cool and easy. She behaved as if the breakup had hardly any impact on her”.
So... you do have a justification as well is it? I hope there is no harm in sharing our reasons.” Rithu continued to probe her.

“Rithu, Please understand if it can be shared I could have done that long back”.

“Well, you are just trying to cover up and pose yourself as a good soul to this society” Rithu continued.

“Well, then let me tell you the reason” and just when Neha was about to continue Nithu woke up.

She was drenched in sweat and emptied a litre of water kept near to her bed. So Rithu would meet Neha soon but, what could be the reason that Neha conveys to Rithu?

It was 10 in the morning and Nithu could not stop herself from meeting Rithu. When she went to her Rithu’s Mom welcomed her.
“Hai Nithu, come in. your friend is not at home “Rithu’s mom gave the most wanted information.

 “Where has she gone?” Nithu responded immediately.

“To the post office, her dad wanted to send a speed post to one of his friend.”

Just then the telephone sounded and Rithu’s mom picked it up “hundred years my dear just now, I was talking about you to Nithu.
“………”

“Ya, Nithu had just come... sure I will ask her to wait here.”

“ ……………”

“Oh great!! It will be so kind of you to do that. Also get some bread and eggs. Then some Biscuits as well”

“………………….”

“Ok. Great. Come soon the lunch would be ready by the time you come” saying so she gave rest to the receiver.

“Oh Aunty I never knew that they sell eggs and biscuits in post office” chuckled Nithu

“You naughty, Rithu said she would be going to the supermarket on her way back so I add my items to her list”

“Which supermarket aunty?” Nithu asked rising from her seat.

“It’s the new one near to post office named ‘take what you want’. “

“Oh! Aunty please excuse me, I have an urgent work which I just remembered. Tell Rithu that I would be back this evening to meet her” saying so she just left without even waiting for the other person’s response.



‘Take what you want’ was not that crowded, probably because nobody wanted to take anything. Nithu was searching for Rithu in every corner. There she was in the same pink colored dress as dreamt last night and opposite to her was Neha. Nithu stood on the other side to listen and the conversation was exactly the same.

Neha spoke “Well, then if you really interested to know the reason then I would request you to call the person in this number”. She handed over a small piece of paper and continued “but promise me that you will never try to meet me after you understand the reason.”

“Who would answer in this number? Does that person know me? But why should I speak to someone to know the cause for your decision?” Rithu piled up the questions before Neha.

“Rithu, please call to this number. The person is known to you... in fact its one of your close friends whom you have missed all these days because of your silly behavior. The name is ……….” Just then an ambulance siren so loud stopped Nithu from hearing further.

When Nithu tried to hear further there was silence. She saw Neha leaving the place hurriedly. Rithu followed her in less than two minutes. Nithu stood there still thinking of what could be that name. What would be written on that paper she gave? With this question in mind she followed Rithu to her house.

Rithu had just reached her house when Nithu rang the bell. Rithu welcomed her in a thoughtful tone. Nithu’s Mom came out from the kitchen “hey Nithu is your job done? Come and join us for lunch.”

“No Mom, I am not hungry “said Nithu

“Hey Nithu what happened? Come on lets have lunch together” Rithu tried to be normal

“Fine Rithu you start and I will join you in five minutes” saying this Nithu pretended to search for some number in her phone.

Rithu believed her and went inside to have her lunch. She had plans to eat and leave soon to meet the person whom she had missed all these days. Just then Nithu opened Rithu’s bag and tried to trace the small piece of paper that Neha had given her. She at last found it and quickly noted down the number written above which was written the name ‘Sonia’.


Rithu stood in front of the apartment and the door opened after ringing the bell twice. Rithu could not control her emotions and tears flowed down.

“Forgive me Sonia. I am really sorry. “She said as tears continued to flow.

“Rithu I don’t remember anything now and I expected the same from you as well. Just forget everything and come in.” – Sonia

“Sonia, I am elated to see you after four long years. I never expected that I would meet you again though I had wished for it all these years. But how did you know Neha?”

“Rithu please calm down. Don’t panic. I have answers for your questions but for now I want you to sit and relax for some time.”

“Sonia, I have lots to discuss but please tell me in what you are associated with the breakup of Neha & Rohit?”

Sonia opened up finally “I never knew Neha until I met her with Rohit ten days back in a coffee shop. I was surprised to see Rohit with Neha as I thought you both would have got married by this time. I wanted to shout at him but I was taken aback when he could not recognize me. So I moved quietly from there. But later Neha met me and discussed on this. I told her about your love story and she was moved by that. She felt guilty of stealing someone’s property. She loved Rohit truly but now she feels that it’s wrong on her part to exploit someone who is not in his own senses. Hence she decided to stay away from Rohit who actually is your love. “

“Oh god! I want to meet Neha now. I need to apologize for all that I have spoken to her”

“Don’t worry Neha is a nice person. She would definitely understand you. The minute she knew the truth she felt guilty of what she had been doing all these days though her actions were unintentional” saying so Sonia got up to leave as it was half past seven in the evening and time for job.

“Sonia, where are you leaving? Please don’t go. I badly need your presence now.”

“I am sorry Rithu; I would love to stay here with you as there are lots of stories to be spoken. But due to demand of my profession I need to go now.”

“Is it true that what I heard about your profession?”

“Yes Rithu. I am a dancer at the ‘Make Merry’ night club” said Sonia

Rithu was stunned to hear this and equally stunned was Nithu who had been hearing their conversation all this time. Then Nithu silently left the place fearing that they might come out at any time. They did come out after five minutes and Sonia got inside her car. Before leaving she spoke

“Rithu speak to Neha. Thank her for giving back your Rohit to you.”

“I need to apologize for my mistake first.  I wish to meet her in person but she told me not to contact after speaking to you.”

“What are you saying? I can sense something wrong. Please call her immediately” said Sonia in a Shocking tone
Rithu tried Neha’s mobile number. It was not reachable. They rushed to Neha’s house but the door was locked and the neighbor said that Neha had left with a travel bag that evening. Rithu and Sonia gave a stunning look to each other.

Meanwhile Neha was looking at the clouds gathered outside the window. She was diverted by the voice of air hostess

“Ma’am would you like to have some bread?”

Neha politely refused and continued to look at the clouds outside. Even her heart was covered with dense clouds of sorrow and shock. The words of the doctor was still running in her ears “its true Neha. I have no other option but to confirm that you are carrying your child. I advise you to take good care of yourself and do visit me once in a week”

Our First Story - Part V

Nithu’s head spun seeing the bandage. What is happening inside me? Is there anything wrong with me. Why am I visualizing certain incidents? No its just coincidence. And she knew very well that this is not the time to discuss about her dream with Rithu.

“Rithu, what happened..?” and before she could finish the lines, Rithu covered up “I was cleaning those glasses before parents come I need to and ended up with this”.

“Its all because of Rohit, right? Is it hurting?”, Nithu wanted to pull her legs, but she didn’t respond may be she did not want to..

Rithu thought yes of course it hurts, the heart hurts not my hands..“Hey come in”, seeing the hands she continued, “this will be alright soon, don’t worry Nithu”. Nithu could sense a feel in her voice. “Hope things get better soon”.

Late that night…

Rithu was starring at the stars from her balcony. Just two years back, days she treasured all the time, when she, Nithu and Rohit used to spend their after college hours together.! The three musketeers! Rohit was then in his final year.

She knew there is a gravitational force in him which kept her falling on him all the time. His thoughts somehow bring butterflies in her stomach. “Rohit, why didn’t you go to that family function?” Rohit eyes caught hers. “Well, I had some last minute work hmm ahh.. ya well actually it got canceled. You will be alone at home so I thought I can give you company”. Well the last sentence alone is true, she smiled back at him. She realized he likes her too. The thought that Rohit loves her gave her a special feeling.

Rithu still starring at the stars could not forget those lovely days, they were sooo close. It all happened one fine day during the mid of Feb. She definitely knew he drove to give her that card and wanted to propose.

Two years now, he is still not completely recovered from selective amnesia. God.! Why did you eroded my memories alone from his brain. But still there will be the heart that can still feel her presence and may be smell those old memories. Rohit met Neha just a year ago. Does he love her more than he loved her two years back.

Tears! She could not hold it, it already crossed her chin and found its way on the bandage

“Rohit..” she mourned. .

Far on the other end of the apartment.. Nithu laid restless on her bed.. Dreamzzzzzzz….

Our first story - Part IV

Ganesh (A) crankyboy continues :

“ would you like to have some juice Rohit? You look so tired said Rithu . she really wanted to give a break to this topic and bring his senses normal . Rohit dint answer and was still staring at the glass piece . Rithu took his silence as his approval and went to fetch some juice for him from fridge. On the way she gestured Nithu to remove the glass pieces from table. Nithu nodded her head as a symbol of understanding and removed the glass pieces and switched on the TV.

“Everything is gone” started Rohit again in a low tone. “ Oh common” interrupted Rithu with the juice glass. Rohit got the glass and started drinking the juice. “oh god” let him not break this glass also” said Nithu to herself”. Even though Rithu was her close friend she dint really dint wanted Rohit to continue because somehow it becomes her family issue. She was not sure whether Rohit thought in the same way.

20 minutes passed in silence by staring the tv screen and Rithu & Nithu dint dared to open their mouth since they thought it could lead to the same topic (empty juice glass was still near Rohit and this became one more factor for their silence).

Rohit took a long deep breath and started again “ok then I’ll catch up with you both later. Need to go now. Where? asked Rithu immediately. “ you are not disturbing us and I wanted you to stay here for some time”. No Rithu thanks now I feel little better after sharing this with you guys. I think I need some loneliness. But don’t worry I am not going to do anything foolish. Just wanted to search myself for the reason. Still I have my hopes said Rohit in a husky voice.

Ok Rohit. I believe you said Nithu. Bye and don’t hesitate to call us any time. We are there to help you.

“ no you cant “ interrupted Rohit. Even I myself not clear of what is happened. Anyways I am leaving. Bye and thanks again. Rohit left.

Silence prevailed for 5 minutes between Rithu and Nithu after Rohit left and each were thinking on their own way of what could have happen.

“lets call Neha what do you suggest? Asked Nithu. “No” said Rithu . she was in a deep thinking. Nithu was surprised by the weird answer and expression. she noted a very small minuet smile just for a fraction when she said this answer.

Let us not interfere Nithu. End of the day it is Rohit’s life and he need to decide said Rithu in a strong voice.

Ok Said Nithu with great confusions with her mind. “ Seri dee” I am leaving home.

Why? are you not finishing the story? Asked Rithu. No I just remembered that I need to on the washing machine. Mom is also not there I am leaving home said Nithu. Okies said Rithu but come in the evening. We will finish. Sure dee. Bye. Nithu left the place with great thinking. She was filled with mixed thoughts and emotions. She was really surprised by the way Rithu reacted and secondly she was thinking of her dream which had the same instance and that too turned real the very next day. “Do I have any ESP within me? She asked herself. No it cannot be. it should be a mere coincidence she tried to convince herself.

Once she reached home, she took her mobile and searched Neha’s mobile no. she remember saving her number once when it happened to meet Rohit and Neha accidentally in a mall. The ring was going and was not attended. She tried twice and messaged to ping her back once Neha is free.

After this Nithu felt very tiresome and wanted to have a small sleep so that her mind is refreshed. She switched off her mobile and lied down.

After some time she waked up shocked and looked at the clock it was 3PM . her whole body was sweating. The reason was she just had a dream in which Rithu was scratching her hand with a small blade and was writing the name of Rohit in a piece of paper several times.

“Shit” she said to herself. Washed her face and some food which was kept in the hotpack. She dint felt like eating and also the time was too late for lunch and munched little just for name sake. She felt restless and thought she could meet Rithu instead of being here bored and annoyed and to discuss with her on the dreams.

She walked to Rithu’s apartment and rang the bell. After a minute, the door was opened by Rithu. She had a bandage in the hand in the same place where Nithu dreamt some time back.

Our first story - Part III

"Are you mad?" exclaimed Rithu....'what has gotten into you'....Rohit was deaf to Rithu...he bent down to pick up a sharp glass piece and was looking at it with an insane smile......Rithu realised the danger that was about to come...she gently pulled the glass piece away from Rohit saying 'give that to me before you do something stupid'.....Rohit continued to stare the glass piece now in Rithu's hands....'What's wrong with you Rohit? Tell us what happened', Nithu shook him back to reality.....Rohit gave a calm smile and sat on the sofa......'oh come on...you came here to share things with us but all you do is cry like a kid' said Nithu loosing her cool....Rithu gestured her to give him some time......'whatever' saying so Nithu went back to finish the climax of her story book.....she started reading when Rohit said 'we were sitting at the coffee shop and having our usual chat like we always do' and started narrating what had happened earlier......

'I want us to be friends' says Neha.

'Yes we are' said Rohit unaware of where this is leading to.

'And will always be' said Neha giving a strong stress to 'always'. Nithu stopped reading in surprise.....

Rohit gave a long look and smiled saying 'enough of your pranks Neha....so how was the movie yesterday you went with your friends? Rohit tried hard to change the topic though his heart was unable to come out of the shock.....'No Rohit....I am not playing....I am serious...I have thought through things....it would be good if we are just friends for the rest of our lives'

'Did i do something wrong?' asked Rohit to himself more than to Neha.....'No...You are great as always...but i have made my decision'

'Everything was going fine' wondered Rohit.....'Yes.....and that is why i have made this decision'

'What do you mean?'

'I mean what i said. I dont want us to discuss anymore on this from now' see you tomorrow same place same time like we always do...bye dear friend'....saying Neha left the coffee shop.....Rohit kept staring at her in dismay till she disappeared out of sight.....

Rithu and Nithu kept questioning Rohit on what could have possibly went wrong....But all Rohit could answer was 'No', 'Dont Know', 'Not that'.....

Nithu said 'we will talk to Neha for you Rohit....dont worry'...Rohit denied saying it will only make matters worse...'But'...'No Nithu...Its over, Its all over....she is gone'....Rohit went back to tears.....Nithu looked at Rithu and was able to make out that Rithu, the master mind of the three musketeers was already chalking out a plan...

~Anne

Our Story - Part 2

Rohit was calm wile tears continued to flow. Both nithu and rithu were confused of the reason behind. Rohit has always been a cheerful person and also keeps his company in smiles. But what’s wrong with him today was the thought running in the minds of both girls.

“ anything bad you wish to convey?” rithu broke the silence.

“ not sure if it’s a bad news , but definitely an info that makes me depressed , since I felt you are there to share it I came here” rohit spoke finally.

“ you are mst welcome to do it rohit. We are there always as good friends” rithu tried to console him.

“ its her… Neha…. “ he spoke an incomplete sentence.

” What happened rohit? What’s wrong with your girl friend? Any fight between you two? We would be glad to help in resolving it” said rithu.

“no rithu that’s impossible now.she is gone…. Not to return ….. to a place which cant be followed” saying so he broke into tears.

Nithu felt a sudden chill in her spine. her heart was beating fast and mind was racing into thoughts. These words … she had heard it recently…… where ? when? Her mind was quick to trace the situation. Just then it striked… it was this situation that she dreamt of last night…..

it was rohit who spoke the exact words.. but the dream ended as rohit breaking a glass acting in a uncontrollable way. Just then she came to this world to realize the sound of the breaking glass and furious rohit in front of her…

Our first Story - Part I

Let me start with a kutti story… There lived two friends.. They studied in a school and also they were staying in a same apartment... They are so close that even their exam scores will also be same...

They are very good in studies and both of them used to study in their favorite place, Rithu’s Balcony, and it was sentimental for them too to get good marks... Nithu always stayed in Rithu’s place. Both of them were bookworms... They love to read books. Just when the door bell rang.

“Rithu I want to finish this climax, please why don’t you open the door”... Nithu was also in the climax page “No way baby, it’s your guest and I too have the climax. Why don’t you open it”.

Rithu’s face shrunk a bit, “You always do this”. Saying so, she went to the door and opened... “Nithu, it’s your guest dear, your cousin has come, cut the climax and come here.” Rithu was laughing and Nithu came to the hall with a grin!

“Come in Rohit. Watts up. Nithu’s parents have come is it, we are reading a novel will finish the climax and she will come home, you carry on”. Rohit did not speak. His eyes spoke, tears poured down his eyes…

~bharu