Chapter - 17

The Other postman called Nash.

   "Where are you, madam? I got your parcel." He Informed her.

    "Am on my way, but you can keep it downstairs." She said.

     Mayan, Natasha and Dhruv had waited for this parcel with eagerness. This would be a true game changer. So it was mutually decided by the three within a few days the parcel would be opened.

    Two days after the incident, Vibha was still depressed. But, the situation had made her stronger.

     She was doing well now. Yet she hadn't left home except for college.

    "You won't feel better baby. You need fresh air" Dhruv tried to convince her.

    "No, Dhruv. I am fine. " Vibha said and started typing on her laptop.

    "Why do you insist sitting at home? Please, do it for me" Dhruv was making same funny yet cute faces.That made Vibha smile.

    "That's cute. But, I think am better now" She told Dhruv.

   "Good. So, you won't listen" He gave her a dreadful look. And within a second lifted Vibha like she was weightless. Rolled her on his shoulder to Carry her towards the living room.

    A low shrill escaped from Vibha's mouth. She was completely taken by surprise by Dhruv's behaviour

    "God! Put medown!" She almost shouted. And he placed her gently to the floor. Dhruv made her wear shoes. He playfully kept Vibha's hand towards himself signaling this was a precaution in case she tried to run away.

   "Hi, Natasha, Vibha is going to be with me. Am taking her out, finally" He had called Natasha with a specific reason.

    "Okay. Just you know what to do, right? You have the envelope with you?" Nash asked.

    "Obviously" Dhruv wanted to speak as little as possible about it. He was imagining Vibha's face when he finally told her.

    "Okay, it will be followed with dinner."Natasha declared.

   "Man! I will have to tell home. But, yes it will be fun! And right now am so excited!" Dhruv said and hung up. His overflowing feelings had finally

shown.

   "What are you so happy about?" Vibha was suspicious.

    "Just come with me."

    "Tell me. You have something on mind." She too had been good reading his face now.

    He just looked at her and smiled. And she could immediately sense something being hidden under his smile. But since there was so much trust for Dhruv in Vibha's mind, she finally gave in.

    She knew how stubborn he was.The weather was pleasant. Vibha felt so good being in fresh air. Dhruv kept mum.

   "Where are we going?" Vibha.

   "I don't know" Dhruv replied.

   He kept riding. He took a peek at her from the bike's mirror. She seemed to be enjoying. He so wanted to turn back and take her in arms. Driving

deep in her curls he wanted to smell her soul. Tenderly wanted to hold her for long and pull her pink cheek. Finally happiness was seen in her eyes.

This was exactly what Dhruv had planned for. They were going on a hill. Vibha was already feeling better. It was silent and quite lonely.

   The view from where they stood was simply breathtaking. Dhruv had found this place almost a year ago. From there he had decided, a special moment would be celebrated here. And what more exciting could have been than bringing Vibha here?

   They both sat at the edge, feet dangling in the air. They kept soaking in the picturesque view.

   Vibha's breath felt lighter now. Her silky curls touched his face as they blew with the wind.

  He Could fell her soul trying to escape. She let her head rest on his shoulder. He never minded. He put his arm around her. They sat there in silence.

  No one talked, no one moved.After a bit, Dhruv took Vibha's hand and

placed a yellow envelop. His smiled genuinely.

  Vibha was confused as to what it might be. She narrowed her eyes.

  "What's this?" she asked

  "Find out! It's the best thing in the world." He told her.

  She tore open that envelop. Inside was a letter from a famous publication saying they had loved her story. And that they wanted to publish it.

  "What? It's too good to be true!" Vibha said disbelieving this moment.

   She didn't know how to react. Maybe all this was just a dream, she thought.

  "Mayank and Natasha showed me your work. I must admit, I fell in love with those words. And I suggested they sent it to some publication." He hugged her hard.

  "Wow! How? When?" She was going crazy with excitement.

  "That story remains until we go for dinner tonight"

  He said still not freeing her from his arms. He had waited for this moment for a few months now.

  And here, Vibha could not believe it! She was being happy after a too long now. Dhruv was satisfied to see Vibha's smile.

   The dinner as promised by Natasha was fun! They celebrated Vibha's achievement with so much enthusiasm.