~Lamhe~

"Ishqi" he said in a faint voice . The free bird who stood there with her open wings turned to see her love of life standing behind her in a black shirt and twinning pants , paired with a charcoal black Rolex watch and loafers . He held a matching blazer in his left hand ;looking at her with guilt and love . His moistened eyes and messy hair made her fall for him once again !  How much she craved him..his possessiveness...his care...his love! 

She had totally forgotten about Sonu's case then , and that too about such shocking revelation in front of him. He was never a part of her plan , but now since the truth was out , she had to face him. As both of them slowly moved towards each other ...Ishqi couldn't help herself as she ran and hugged him tightly . The solace they found in each other's embrace was the thing they missed the most . Ahaan tightened his grip ,picking her a little up as they hugged each other on the empty streets of California . 

He slowly kept her ack on toes, as their faces were dangerously close. She had her eyes still closed , when he whispered " Yaha se kahi dur chale?" 

"Aapki award ceremony hai !" 

"Aaj tumhe dekhne ke bad ek chiz pe yakeen ho gya...jo kismat me hota hai , wo mil ke hi rehta .Ye award agar hoga kismat me...to mil jayega!"  The simplicity of his words were enough to moisten her eyes. She nodded affirmatively , as they started walking along the streets. 

"EK baat puchu ?"

"Haan..pucho"

"Aapko mujhse koi sawal nahi karna ab?"

"Huh! Tumhe dekhte hi aaj tak mai kuch bol paya hu..jo ab bolunga. Tumhe dekhne ke baad sirf sukoon milta hi Ishqi....aysa sukoon jo kahi nahi hai! " He said looking forward to the streets , with a soft smile that lingered on his lips. He turned beside to see Ishqi wrapping up her hands around her chest, as it was a winter night. He held his blazer and put it on her shoulders , protecting her from the wind, while she looked at him with peace. 

"Shah Rukh ka style.. ?" She asked with her tinkling eyes.

"Hmm.."

"Aapne kab dekhi?"

"Tumhare jane ke baad jab bhi office se ghar laut te waqt maasi se milne ata tha to wo aksar yahi dekhte rehti thi. Puchne par unhone bataya ki ye tumhari favourite movies hai....to bas...kai baar unhe accompany karta tha...but wo kya kehte hai... Bade bade shehro me aysi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hai!" She giggled listening to him . As she was a little behind him, she hurrid matching his steps and held his hand . And as soon as he tried to turn , she planted a soft kiss on his cheek, making him go all flush in red. 

"Aap maasi se milne jate the?"

"Hmm..."

"Kaisi hai ab wo?"

"Acchi hai..maasa ji ka case filhal court me pending hai , but I made sure that Maasi jald se jald apne new flat me shift kar jaye. Har weekend unke sath old age home me time spend karta tha. Tumne kabhi bataya nahi waha ke log itnee sweet hai...din kaise nikalta tha pata hi nahi chalta tha ! " She was listening to him peacefully as he was narrating his tales of past one year, holding his hand they walked down to a paradise of their happy world.

"Aur tumhe pata hai Ishqi...Maasi wo amitabh bacchan ki movie me zeher wali kheer ka scene dekh ke itna emotional ho jati thi..aur har bar yahi kehti thi ki meri golu ki bohot yaad aati hai. Waise sahi naam hai tumhara..golu !" He let out a stiff while she glared at him.

"Aap mera mazak uda rahe?"

"Umm..nahi..bilkul nahi..maine to as ayse hi-"

"Hmm hmm...sab pata hai mujhe..aapki Rhea hogi wo heroine types..mai nahi hu isme me kya galti?"