Chapter 5: chapter 5

Nidhi's POVI drove my car to Sanjana's house as we planned to take aunty with us. usually when we both go out we prefer to go on two wheeler to avoid traffic congestion.When I entered Sanjana's house, a sweet and pleasant smell entered my nostrils, I licked my lips and screamed," wow!! Gulab Jamun."I went into the kitchen and said,"love you aunty for making this, these are my favourite", I hugged her from behind.She tapped on my head and said, "silly girl go sit I will get it to the table."Sanjana followed me, and we all three had a good time eating sweets.We chatted for some time and When it was dinner time, we all went to the restaurant and ordered delicious food. Making aunty feel happy is what me and sanjana always look forward and we can see aunty's smile never leaving her lips.while returning back, I saw a red signal and stopped the car, I saw a black colour car, stopping next to meI was in a daze to see him. I saw him after a long time.Nidhi, where are you lost?, it's green signal, move the car , Sanjana's voice brought me back into the senses.When I looked again, the car had already crossed the signal.I sighed and started the car.I dropped Sanjana and aunty at their house, and started  my car towards my villa.My villa is in a gated community with around 250 row houses.When I was about to reach my house, I saw the black Benz next to my house.It's Kabir's car. I saw him at the signal today.My heart was thumping heavily when I crossed the car and the villa.I parked my car and entered my house.I came to my room ,got freshened up, with a lot of thoughts in my mind.I had an urge to see him ,my heart was carving for him even though I know  he doesn't belong to me. I stood in my balcony garden attached to my room holding the hand rails, hoping to see him again.After waiting for a while, I saw him coming out of the house and I could see he was smoking.I was lost in his thoughts.He is 5 years elder to me, he is my neighbour ,I used to see him everyday. I use to admire his tall and well built body , especially  while playing basketball in our community court.As we are neighbours my mom and his mom are good friends, I used to carry fish curry to his house, as their whole family loves my grandma's fish.He used to take curry bowl from my hands , but I never dared to look at him, I just used to feel his presence.When I was in my senior inter, I heard his mom saying, he is leaving for the states for his higher studies.After a few days , he left the country. I was heartbroken  and cried endless nights.Few days later , I consoled myself and decided I will propose to him the day he returns.Quickly 2 years passed and he didn't visit India.One day, I overheard my mom saying to Grandma , that he is returning today.I was super excited to see him, I was eager to see his face and hear his voice.When I heard the car sound, I came running into the balcony to see him.He looked even more mature and handsome than earlier.A smile appeared on my lips and my cheeks became red just seeing him.Two days later, his mom came to my mom sobbing.When asked, she said that Kabir is adamant on marrying a girl named Nandini.My whole world started spinning when I heard her.Tears rolled down onto  my cheeks.I quickly ran into my room to control myself. I crouched down ,put my head on my knees and cried my heart out.I felt as if a piece of my heart was removed from me. I didn't know when I slept.When I woke up ,it was already evening.I slowly got out of bed, went to the bathroom to wash my face and came down.I overheard my mom telling my grandma that Kabir's parents didn't accept his marriage and he left the house to get married to that girl.I expected this, so I didn't feel anything right now, I felt all my feelings were numb.Few days Later ,I got to know, Kabir married that girl and I never saw him come back until that day.He carried a small baby in his hands and along with him stood beautiful woman.One can say ,they are made for each other. They both compliment each other.I felt very inferior in front of her beauty. She was really beautiful.I crossed their path in a mall. I gave a faint smile unconsciously to them.Kabir recognised me and said " Hey Nidhi ,how are you?"I greeted him with a nod and he immediately introduced me to his wife as his neighbour.I remember her name ,"Nandini"She smiled at me politely. even being a girl and being a love rival, I fell for her smile.All these days I felt, Nandini is really lucky to get Kabir,but now I feel Kabir is lucky to get her.I smiled at her and said ," Hey, nice to meet you "I looked at his baby and asked, " can I hold her?"He smiled and slowly gave   his baby in my hands.  I took her in my arms and started playing with her. Kabir asked me about his mother's health?I then understood he greeted me just to know about his mother.I said, she is not feeling well these days.He sighed and said, "take care of her Nidhi ,she is close to your family. "I gave Kabir's baby into nandini's arms when I realised they are about to leave."Kabir", I called his name for the first time when he turned his back.