New Start of Life
1000 Words
No One POV
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Even at the time of dinner, Aarvik was quiet. He replied only to those questions which were being asked by him normally. Neither he smiled nor he started any conversation from his side. Both of Pravi’s brother didn’t mind much about Aarvik’s behavior because they were busy thinking about something else. Aarav & Mishty could understand Aarvik's situation that’s why they gave him some space but Sameer and Pravi had already created a bad image of Aarvik in their Mind.
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The next day, Pravi with her brothers, parents, and Aarvik left for the Mumbai. At that time, this news was disclosed to kids that they will stay in India for a few years. Though Pravi was normal but both of her brothers were totally against it.
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“Boys, can we talk about it later?”, Sameer said in a strict tone when he found that they have raised their voice in front of Mishty. Well, this kind of behavior is totally unacceptable. “And, say sorry to your mom, right NOW.”
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“Sorry ma, Sorry mom”, Mishty heard from Eklavya & Daksh.
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Shifting from one place to another was really a tough task. Mishty thanked the helpers of Mumbai’s bungalow that they had already brought all the essential which they will require in the house. She stared at her home closely. This the same home where she arrived after her marriage. All the helpers were almost the same.
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“Why are you smiling, maa?”, Pravi asked when she caught her mother smiling for no reason.
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“Nothing, sweetie. I am just reviving one of the amazing moments of my life.”, She said and started narrating a part of her story to her.
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The next few days were hectic for Sameer, he couldn’t give much time to his work because of Aarvik’s college admission. After all, Aarvik was getting transferred in 2nd year of college, few formalities needed to fulfill, fees, books, and many more. Though he didn’t like Aarvik much, but he cannot change the fact that Aarvik is his responsibility now.
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“Let me know if you need anything, Aarvik.”, Sameer said while driving without looking toward him. He too had been to college but not in the Army college. As far as he knows the Army’s life is disciplined and quite hard to survive compared to civilians.
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“Hmm”, Aarvik hummed in response.
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“I mean that line, Aarvik. I can’t say that we will have the bond in which you can consider me as your friend, but you can consider me as your guardian.”. Aarvik heard that keep his mouth shut because he has nothing to say in return.
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A week later,
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“Is it important for you to leave?”, Mishty couldn’t help and felt sad that Sameer is leaving for London.
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“Yes, sweetheart. I just can’t leave the work there planning nothing. Even Aarav bhai is staying in Kolkata for a time being. Someone has to be there to sort out everything. We took all these decisions in a hurry that not a once this came in mind that we cannot shift all our business here at a once.”
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“So how much time it will take to get this problem sorted?”
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“More than a year.”, Sameer replied. “But don’t worry, once Aarav bhai will be back to London, I will come back here”, He said to cheer Mishty’s mood. But seems like it would not work. She started feeling guilty for not listening to Sameer, even for a once. She wanted to give a wonderful future, protection & a family to Aarvik but at a cost of staying away from her own husband seems quite tough. “Mishty, don’t feel bad for your decision, okay?”, Sameer said, assuming what Mishty could think right now. “Whatever you are doing for Aarvik. I am proud of you for that.
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“Really?”
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“Yes”, Sameer was about to kiss Mishty but Aarvik started coughing to gain their attention, and indirectly he wanted to make them realize that he is in Kitchen. “I so hate him for this.”, Sameer mumbled, getting irritated while Mishty ‘s cheeks turned into crimson red because of Embarrassment.
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Pravi POV
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I saw dad and my brothers leaving for London in the evening. I don’t want them to go but work is also important as per mom. I started crying, hugging maa. When Maa was wiping my tears and was saying all sweet things. My eyes landed on him, who was staring at me with an unknown expression.
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“Maa, that guy…Is he upset because he doesn’t stay with his family?”, I don’t know why I asked that because it’s been approx. 10 days. Not a once, I have seen him speaking like a normal human. That’s so rude.
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“Yes, sweetie. All the people in the world share their emotions differently. For example, you cry to show that you are sad and upset while Aarvik keeps silent to show that he is upset.”
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“Which one is good?”
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“Both, but it feels better after sharing the emotions rather than holding it in our heart. People like Aarvik cries, it is just they need someone by their side to whom they are most comfortable with.”
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“Is it?”, I asked. “Then I will stay by his side so that I can give him my hanky to wipe his tears.”
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“Good girl.”
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From that day, I used to monitor him where I used to free. I must say he is such a disciplined person or say his lifestyle is equal to a robot. God. FUN word is missing in his life. I mean, he does nothing a minute before or a minute after. He is such a weirdo. I checked the time it is 8 PM. It’s his time to have dinner.
At the same moment, Aarvik came out of his room.
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‘See, I told you. He always ignores me like I don’t exist whenever I try to talk with him. Today I will force him to open his mouth anyhow.’, I stopped watching TV and walked toward him. I stood beside him, but he doesn’t bother to look in my direction. ‘Abhi batati hoon.’, I raised my hand, and he looked toward me in confusion.
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#TBC
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