The moment I was done taking unnecessary pictures with that Arushi, The Witch, I cannot believe her, the way she was standing so UNNECESSARILY close to me making me really uncomfortable. So, the moment I get to excuse myself I did and rushed to my friends, then we all danced like there's no tomorrow. Everyone was panting and sweating and still so enthusiastic, it was the best view I had seen, of course after Kaashni. But she was busy ignoring me and as soon as we all parted ways she was away with her friends and out of my sight. I was being so restless the moment I saw her car leaving from the college exit gate. I totally lost it.
"Ohh nooo nooo nooo!!! Wo jaa rahi hai bhai" (She's leaving bro) I shouted at Amay.
"Aur chipak ke photo kheech wa le na tu phele us chudail ke sath" (You first take pictures with that witch while standing closely) He said and rolled his eyes.
"Mai chipak ke photo khechwa raha tha? Seriously! Tu ye soch bhi kaise sakta hai Amay?" (I was the one standing so close to her? Seriously! How can you even think like this Amay?) I asked him in disbelieve and shock. Can this be the reason why Kaashni left without meeting me? I thought.
"Haan mere bhai sahi soch raha hai tu, Yele or Bhag wo zyada dur nahi gye hogi" (Yes! my brother you're right, now take this and run she must not have gone very far) Amay said while throwing his bike keys towards me. Even though I insisted him to come with me in my car, He said he will be reaching by himself in his bike as he didn't want to miss the chance of riding his bike alone and in full speed since it was the last day. And I mentally thanked him in every possible language that he bought his bike.
"I love you Amay, tu he mera sacha bhai hai and I owe you really this time" (You are my real brother) I said while running towards the parking lot without waiting for his reply and started the bike, leaving from the exit gate as fast as I can, following her car.
Suddenly the clouds start thundering, I cursed underneath my breath and said "Yar Bhagwan ji abhi kyu test le re ho! Aaj to last day hainaa, aaj rehne do please" (Oh god! Why you are taking a test today! it's the last day, can we please skip today) I prayed to God and increased the speed of the bike a little more. And I finally saw her car plate 9523. "Sorry Jeet bhaiya, I have to do this" I apologized to her driver in advance because I was about to overtake. And I exactly did that, feeling proud of myself.
"Yessssssss! Thank you, God," were the words I said as soon as I stopped the bike in front of her car and flashed the headlight in her direction. She came out murmuring something to which I didn't give much thoughts and said "Seriously Kaash you were leaving without even saying bye?"
With my shaky hands and thousands of weird ongoing thoughts in my mind like her slapping me or pushing me or worst kicking me badly I just hugged her very gently and delicately, closing my eyes and mentally preparing myself for something out of my weird thoughts happening. But none of them happened phew Instead it started raining. It should not be happening. Not now at least.
Suddenly she clenched on my shirt tightly, in nothing but pure frustration, because as much as she loves rain, she hates the idea of rain when I am around her, her eyes were closed as she was irritated because of me even though I can't see still I know her this much that I can figure out her next move too. But I am anyway going to tell her that irritating her was never my intention. I do not want her to think otherwise and I don't want to let her go. At least not so soon. I never knew these three years will come to an end this early.
"Peeche hato, Utkarsh. Ab kyu aaye ho" (step back, Utkarsh. Why are you here now) She said in a sad voice while pushing me away with her small hands and with almost no force. That's when I realised how sad she was too. But why kaashni you should be happy now that you no longer have to deal with this irritating creature.
"Naaraz ho? Aur wo bhi eetni zada ki mile bina he jaa rahi thee? Hmm Kaashni" (Are you mad? And that to this much mad that you were leaving without even meeting me? Hmm Kaashni) I asked her while bringing my hands close to her arms. But she just shook my hands off before touching hers. She was too angry.
"Why would I be upset with you Utkarsh, it's not like we're that close friends, and about meeting you before leaving. You seemed quite busy with your friend so I thought why to disturb you. It's not like we will don't have to see each other tomorr-" She said and I cut her in between
"There is no Tomorrow Kaash, it's our last day. Last day of seeing each out. Bhul gye na?" (You forget right) I said with a small smile.
It started raining heavily now. With rumbling of clouds.
"And I am not letting you leave just like that" I said but she was still so lost in her thoughts. "kaashni" I called her. She looked in my eyes, her eyes were full tears. Even in this heavy rain I can tell she was crying. Suddenly she wiped her tears and started finding something in her purse.
It was a Card with a hand written note on it. she loves small gestures and had always given us small notes whenever she felt the need too. It's her way to show whenever she is happy or grateful to have us around her. I was genuinely happy that she made real friends this time.
"This is for you, I made one for everyone and you happened to be Amay's close friend so it was rude if I don't make one for you too. Don't think otherwise, like I said we're not that close" she said. Like always.
"I have learned these lines by heart dear Kaashni, you don't have to remind me" I said while taking the card and running towards the bike, keeping the card safely so it doesn't get ruined because of the rain.
She seemed too stunned with my good boy behavior as if she wasn't expected me to be decent at all "Karsh" she called my name and then stopped. But decided to speak again.
"These 3 years had been one the best and most heartwarming to me, I met new people, made friends and enjoyed this journey a lot. So, I want to thank you too for being a part of it even after you were a nuisance most of the time and the too much irritating, you still cared for us, made sure we were always comfortable and no other guy behaves bad with us. SOO, thank you and Goodbye Utkarsh. Good luck. And I still don't want to see your face even if I may miss you sometimes. And no! don't say a word I know what I just said but it will not be easy for me to accept the fact that I am no longer going to see the faces I spent such a long time with. Okay? I wish the best for you, you're a responsible guy who always shows himself as a Brat but I know you and how much you cared for your family and friends. Goodbye Karsh" Kaashni said no poured her heart out to me and was about to leave. But before she moved any further, I held her hand and stopped her.
"Nuisance, Huh? Then let me irritate you for one last time, me dear Kaashni" I said and pulled her dangerously close to me, to which she gasped and her eyes widened. "It will only be fair after you listen to me too, for one last time. Maybe."
AN:
Hello dear readers! So finally Utkarsh didn't missed his chance of meeting Kaashni. What you guys think about Kaashni's little heartfelt things she just said to him. She is a softie and I am so happy that she get a chance too. So maybe now Utkarsh will also speak his heart out to her. will these Thank You speeches will be a turning point for them? Or is this there final Goodbye?
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love, Kate
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