The Sun & the Stars Aligned

17: Kissing in the rain!

TARA

"Princess, are you okay?" Arjun Bhaiya's concern was evident as he entered my room, and I rushed to hug him.

"Bhaiya, why does this always happen to me? Every time I try to be happy, I end up feeling miserable. Why do I always meet people like this? Will I ever find someone who will love me, respect me, and be my world?" I cried into his arms.

"Baccha, don't think like that. Until we know who is bad, we won't know who is good for us. You deserve the best, and I promise, your bhaiya will find the best for you," he assured, wiping away my tears.

"Bhaiya, can you promise me one thing?" I asked, looking up at him. He nodded.

"Promise me that you'll never raise your hand on anyone," I implored, extending my little finger for a pinkie promise. "I know you fought with Mr. Chauhan. I saw the bruise on his face. He may come off as rude, but he's not a bad person. Don't fight with him," I pleaded.

He took my hands gently in his, "Princess, do you love him?" he asked suddenly, taking me by surprise.

"Bhaiya, it's not like that. Mr. Chauhan and I are... we are," I started, but he hugged me before I could finish. 

"Baccha, it's okay. You don't need to explain. But I hope you trust me enough to share every little detail of your life. I want to be the first person you think of when you're in trouble, and know that I'll always support you, no matter what, whether you're right or wrong," he reassured me, and a smile formed on my face.

I may not be lucky enough to find my right one, but I know one thing for sure: I am God's favorite child. He took my mom away from me, but he gave me the best brother in the world. My bhaiya is my rock, my support system. He'll always have my back, no matter what. Even if the whole world is against me, my bhaiya will be on my side.

***

"Nani, can I sleep with you both tonight?" I asked, lying on their bed, hugging her.

She caressed my hair, my head on her lap, nodding with a sweet smile.

"Nanu, nani," I said, sitting up, "You're not mad at me, are you?" I asked.

"Beta, why would we be angry? I was so angry at those despicable people. How dare they say such things about my precious child," Nanu scoffed in anger, "And always remember, your nanu nani will never wish anything bad for you," he reassured, and I nodded.

"And look at Aditya beta, such boys are rare these days who respect their elders. The girl who marries him will be very lucky," Nani replied.

I may not know what fate has in store for us, but Nani is right. 

But still my anger at him hasn't subsided yet. Why does he need to get so angry over everything? We could have talked it out, but no, he prefer to resort to violence. All men are the same, always fighting!

But out of all the men I've met so far, he's different. The way he cares for me, how gentle he is with me, like when he was calming me down when I was crying. Guys don't usually do that. They don't even care, but he's different from the rest. 

For the world, he may be ruthless, arrogant, and cold, but with me, he has a different side that no one else has seen. It's like, even in a crowded room, he only sees me.

He's my new favorite feeling, and only he can make me feel that way.

I wanted him.

I think he wants me too.

We both wanted each other.

But-

ADITYA