"Had a good sleep?, but you woke up faster than I assumed", he said.
I smiled at him and said, "I think I disturbed you and made you feel sleepy too."
"Not at all yaar, I am fine. By the way do you know where we are now?"
"It's not like that. I love travelling but today I am so exhausted as I have'nt slept even a bit, I had many projects to submit due to taking leave."
My eyes have become so puffy and looked a mess.
"Why are you doing this? You can sleep for a while. And you have become too thin. First try to take care of your health and then comes only anything." He said me a in a firm tone.
I nodded at him.
"Actually we have reached Ahmedabad. I think we will have 9 hours more from here. But I have an idea. I have a house nearby I used stay here when I had meetings here. I have an aunt and no one else. She was assigned by me to look after me as I would spending more time rather than in Delhi, but for me she is equal to my mom, why don't we go there and freshen and start it again after 3 hours?"he asked me.
After a few minutes, he halted the car infront of a pink house. It was a simple and beautiful house.
We rang the doorbell to find a woman in her fifties. She greeted us with a smile and hugged us.
"Zarah, dear you are beautiful than I imagined."
As soon as her words were out I felt she was annoyed. I was about to ask her how she knew me when Amaan replied that his mom had told a lot about me. I blushed and smiled.
She was very sweet indeed, her name was Nisha and Amaan called her Nishu ma. He maintained a good bond with her and she cared a lot for him. She showed me the way upstairs. And asked me to freshen up. There was two rooms upstairs, I was permitted to the first one. Maybe the other one would be Amaan's.
It was a very lovely room painted in pink and purple which we complimented with light pink curtains. It had a single sized bed which was matching the room. The cupboard was too spacious for a person. I sat on the bed enjoying the beauty of the room when I heard a knock. It was Nishu ma. She said me that clothes were inside the cupboard and I could wear them after freshing up.
I opened the cupboard and gaped. It had many women dresses. What does it mean!!
No way Zarah, don't over think.
I went through it and each of it were beautiful in its own way. It was what I want my dresses to be like. It didn't have heavy embroideries. Those were elegant. Finally I thought of wearing a floral white shirt gown which reaches below the knees with yellow overcoat. I went to the washroom as all I wanted was a cold shower.
During the shower I reminisced our conversation. He actually cares for me and I am happy that everything is going to be alright.
After the shower I wrapped a towel around me and came outside. After wearing the dress I was satisfied. It was fitting me and I looked beautiful in it. I didn't looked thinner.
I went downstairs to see that Amaan had already changed his dress and was having food and Nishu ma was serving him . When he saw me coming down the stairs he was staring at me. I felt shy and just smiled. When I reached near him that both admired me. He said, "You looked refreshed and beautiful. It suits you well."
I blushed at his complement and started eating.
While we were eating Nishu ma told me about her daughter who was now studying in 12 th. She greatly admired Amaan of his selflessness. She told me that it was lucky to get someone like him. After having our food he asked me if I want to leave now or else after having a nap. I agreed to the latter as he looked exhausted too.
I retired to the room and informed Fai where I was and slowly fell into sleep. I woke up after 2 hours. I felt so refreshing and went to the balcony to see a better view. It was a mesmerizing view and I stood there drinking its beauty. After some time Amaan knocked at the door and asked if we could leave as we have to reach there within 10 o clock. He looked refreshed too.
I hugged Nishu ma and greeted her. She told me to visit her frequently to which I agreed. Amaan was standing beside seeing us and smiled.
When we got inside the car, he said, "She really liked you."
"Infact me too." I answered.
We were talking endlessly throughout the journey and mom had literally called a thousand times. Typical mom.
We almost talked about everything. We were giggling, teasing each other. I came to know how we missed each other.
By 9 we reached Didi's place. It was decorated with yellow lights and crowded. I said, "I am sorry if I troubled me. You were deprived of your sleep and is tired now."
"Oh God , what am I hearing, you know these words. I thought you didn't know sorry and thank you as you never said before" He teased me.
I giggled at him and said, "It's true I dont use them regularly. For me these are special words and should only be used when we feel it from the heart. Merely saying just destroys its purity."
He smiled at me and said, "That's why you are special. And don't you ever think you troubled me. It was a good journey for me and its my pleasure. Now go and meet your Ma. She must have worried a lot."
When we got down I saw aunt. She was very happy and said, "Oh dear you are looking so beautiful. Everyone are waiting for you especially your Didi. Amaan, how are you? "
He replied her while uncle came and started talking with him. Aunt grabbed my hand. I looked at Amaan and he gave me a knowing smile and I smiled at him too.
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