Chapter 18: chapter 18

A month had passed since Aditya and Aashi had decided to maintain their distance. Aashi woke up one morning to find her father, sitting beside the chair in front of her bed. Surprised, she immediately sat up.Aashi: Dad, what are you doing here in my room? (Aashi questioned with surprise) Mr Triparty: Ah Good Morning beta (Mr Triparty Smiles) Actually I wanted to talk to you, but since you were in deep sleep, I didn't feel right to wake you up and spoil your sleep. Aashi: What is it that you want to talk about Dad? (Aashi questioned holding serious expressions on her face) Mr Triparty: Well, you get fresh and have your breakfast first. I'll be waiting for you in the study room. Aashi: No its ok, If you want then you can talk to me now. I can get fresh and have my breakfast later Mr Triparty: oh no no no, not at all, it's completely fine. You get fresh and have your breakfast first. I'll see you in the study room (saying this, Mr. Triparty went out of the room, leaving Aashi wondering what he wanted to talk about) An hour later, Aashi entered the study room where Mr. Triparty was waiting for her. Aashi: Dad I'm here. Tell me, what did you want to talk about? Mr Triparty: First tell me, did you have your breakfast? Aashi: Dad, please don't waste time with such unnecessary questions. Come directly to the main topic. Tell me, what did you want to talk about? (Aashi questioned in a slightly rude way) Mr Triparty: I know beta, that you are upset with me, and of course, you should be. After all, I told you to maintain distance from the guy whom you loved a lot. But beta, please try to understand. I did this for your own good. That Aditya was not the right person for you. Give me some time, and I'll search for the perfect guy for you. Aashi: Is this what you wanted to speak about? Mr Triparty: No, not exactly. Aashi, I have called you here to tell you that I am extremely happy with you. A month ago, when I had told you to break all your relations with Aditya, at that time, in anger, you had told me that you won't leave him. But it's been one month, and I have been keeping an eye on you throughout. You have not even tried to meet or contact him, which means you have listened to my words and have ended all your relations with him. And seeing this, you don't know how happy I am feeling right now (Mr. Triparty replied with a smiling face) Aashi didn't say a word. She stood there without any expressions.Mr Triparty: I know Aashi. You always had complaints about me not giving you enough time. But now after seeing that you listened to my words and parted ways with Aditya, I have decided that I'll give you as much time as possible. yes Beta, i want to fulfill your wish of spending time with me. I wanna improve my relationship with you. And let me start this process by celebrating your birthday party in a grand way this year Aashi: oh please Dad, I don't need any party Mr Triparty: Beta try to understand...Am doing all this so that I can spend quality time with you. Aashi: but Dad...Before Aashi could speak further, Mr Triparty interrupted. Mr Triparty: Come on beta. I am your father, and you are my daughter. I have never given you enough time. So let me improve my mistakes. Please give me a chance Finally Aashi agreed...Aashi: Alright Dad, Do as you wish Mr. Triparty smiled hearing Aashi's reply. Mr Triparty: That's fantastic beta. Now Just wait and watch... This year, your birthday will be so huge that you will always remember it throughout your life. I will be inviting everyone to this party. from your side, you can invite all your friends and closed once as well Aashi: Okay Dad. I'll invite all my friends and closed ones for the party Mr Triparty: That's great. Since there are only two weeks left, let me go and start the preparations (saying this, Mr. Triparty went away from there, while Aashi stood there with the same expressionless face) That same day in evening, Aashi gave a call to Aditya. seeing Aashis name on the mobile...Aditya immidiately received the call. Aditya: hey Aashi....(Aditya took her name emotionally) Aashi: Hey love (Aashi too responded emotionally) ...It's been enough days since we have stayed far from each other, but now, not anymore...not anymore my love. Aditya: What...what do you mean by that Aashi? (questioned Aditya with curiosity) Aashi: The reason for us maintaining distance from each other was that you thought my dad will accept our relationship with time, but you were wrong Aditya...in fact, he was keeping an eye on me to make sure that I am not in contact with you Aditya: What? what are you saying Aashi? Aashi: It's true Aditya...one thing I have realized now, that no matter how much time passes by...my dad won't accept our relationship...so it's useless for us to maintain this distance thinking that my dad will understand us Aditya: So...what should we do now ? Aashi: I have already decided what exactly we need to do now. Two weeks later, as you know, it's my birthday...and my dad has told me that he will celebrate it in a very grand way...I want you to come to the party Aashi: What??? No way Aashi...we can't let your father be upset on us by doing this (Aditya replied with concern) Aashi: I care no more what he will think, and don't you worry Aditya...there will be hundreds of people at the party...my father will never create a scene in front of so many people. I know him very well. The time has come now Aditya, that we present our love for each other in front of everyone...but I can't do this alone...I need you there...you will be coming there to hold my hand right? (Aashi questioned with a hope) Aditya: am always there with you Aashi...no matter what, I'll come (replied Aditya with confidence) 2 DAYS LATERThe night of the party had finally arrived, and the entire garden surrounding the mansion was adorned with twinkling lights. an orchestra played enchanting music, while a magnificent dance floor was set, where some of the guests were having couple dance. Tables and chairs were meticulously arranged for the guests to relax and enjoy the party. It was a grand affair, with many big personalities in attendance.Amongst the crowd, Aditya nervously walked in, dressed in a sleek black suit. He felt out of place amidst the opulence and wealth surrounding him. His eyes darted around the place, searching for a familiar face - Aashi. Unable to find her, he decided to give her a call.Aditya: Ah...Hello...Hello Aashi? "Hello Aditya" Aashi's voice came through on the other end of the line.Aditya: Hey, where are you? (Aditya asked anxiously) I'm already at the party...there are so many people here...I can't seem to find you "But I've already seen you my love"Aashi replied with a hint of amusement.Aditya: Where...where are you Aashi? (Aditya questioned, his heart pounding) "Just turn to your left and look straight ahead, and you'll see me," Aashi replied.Hearing her response, Aditya quickly ended the call. He turned to his left and looked ahead, and what he saw left him stunned. Aashi stood at a distance, wearing a breathtaking red V-neck gown. She looked absolutely stunning, like she had stepped out of a dream. Aditya couldn't take his eyes off her.Aashi walked closer to him, a smile playing on her lips. Aditya was going on looking at her...lost in her beauty. Aashi: Your habit of staring at me will never go away, huh? (she teased) Aditya: Damn your looking so beautiful my dear, sometimes i wonder, are you...are you really an ordinary girl or an angel from heaven? (Aditya asked, his voice filled with awe) Aashi blushed at his words. Aashi: Yes, I am an angel...an angel of your heart (Aashi replied with her eyes filled with love) Aditya felt his emotions overwhelm him. Aditya: I...i really missed you a lot yaar Aashi: I missed you too dude (Aashi replied with her voice filled with warmth) Aditya: am...Am so sorry that I kept you away from me...I thought with time, your dad would understand our feelings for eachother...but I was wrong," (Aditya admitted with his voice tinged with regret) Aashi: We've maintained enough distance, Aditya...now no more. I don't care what the consequences may be...but from now on, I can't stay away from you even for a second. Whatever comes in the way of our love, let's face it together (Aashi declared, her voice filled with determination) Hearing Aashi's words, Aditya nodded his head. Aditya:Yes you're right Aashi...I hold no fear either. Let's face whatever comes our way. Just then, Mr. Triparty, approached them, his face filled with anger. Mr Triparty: How dare you come to this party? (he questioned Aditya....but Aashi interjected) Aashi: Dad...today is my birthday, and Aditya is my guest...my special guest. I don't like someone talking bad about my guests, so please !!! (Aashi replied in a upseting way) Mr Triparty: Aashi, what are you even saying? I thought you ended all relations with Aditya...you've been staying away from him for a month (Mr. Triparty said, his curiosity piqued) Aashi: Relations of the heart don't end so easily Dad. My relationship with Aditya is for a lifetime. It won't be over with just a month of distance Mr Triparty: That means you fooled me (Mr. Triparty accused Aashi in anger) Aashi: I never fooled you Dad...it was you who misunderstood that I broke up with Aditya (Aashi clarified) Aditya: Me and Aashi really love each other a lot, sir...please don't try to separate us (Aditya calmly pleaded with Mr. Triparty) Mr Triparty: Oh just shut up! Since there are a lot of people present at the party, I'm compelled not to do anything. Otherwise, I would have kicked you out of here (Mr. Triparty retorted angrily) Aashi: Huh...you might be compelled Dad...not me. This is my birthday party, and all our known people are present here. I won't miss this opportunity. Tonight, I'll do what I needed to do long ago (Aashi declared with determination) Mr Triparty: what...what do you mean by that? what are you gonna do? (Mr Triparty questioned with curosity) Aashi: just wait now ...and watch to be continued in next chapter