Chapter8
Bade acche lagte hain, ye dharti, ye nadiya, ye Raina aur........
Shamit hummed over the phone to Aradhya who turned crimson as his would-be bride. This song had been their jingle, they would have already heard it together at least a thousand times in the past years..It also appears the maximum number of times in all the playlists Shamit had personally curated for Aaru.
Years had passed in a jiffy. Both Aaradhya and Shamit settled in their respective careers. Their wedding date had been fixed and the most cherish-able day of their lives would arrive soon. Till then Aaru soaked herself in the songs Shamit had gifted her. It made her feel close to him. Music truly united their souls and they had a song for every mood of theirs which they hummed together and got transported to their own little world full of happiness.
These playlists were undoubtedly instrumental in keeping Aaru sane when she failed to trace the whereabouts of Shamit for so many years later in their lives. Music healed her and the song collection that he had curated for her made her feel his presence all around her. Whenever she heard these, beautiful memories of their happy times came flooding by and warmed her heart as she laughed and cried simultaneously.
Sorry, my thoughts got deflected by the current situation.
So yes Shamit was humming their most favorite song to Aaradhya over the phone and waited to hear her back, his day wasn’t complete until she sang one line with him. Excitement for their wedding ran deep down her veins and she sang along.
I love the joy in your voice Radha, you sang all the more beautiful today. What’s the secret, haan?
Shamit teased her purposely.
Why do you believe I will share it with you Sham!
She giggled. Aaradhya was in no mood to spare a moment of fun that day.
Is it! Your heart is speaking a new language and I love this playful naughty Radha all the more...would love to know more about this delightful girl..
Shamit confessed smilingly. He wanted to coax her further.
Ummnn. Ok. Will think of your wish at leisure, young man.
So now you don’t even have time for your Sham, Radha? People say we change after getting married but my girl is changing even before we had tied the knot...
Do you think my love for you will ever change Sham? Accha, enough fun, we will continue our fight later, I got to go haan. Have to go with mom for the trial of the Wedding Lehanga. Take care my dear and come back soon. I am counting days.
Bye love! Talk to you later!
Their friendly banter and teasing of each other were truly adorable.
Since the wedding was around the corner with hardly two weeks remaining, Aaru was home in Nainital. I too had applied for leave to be with my sweethearts on their special day. It will be beautiful to see my gorgeous Aaru as a bride and I was so happy for them.
She had sent me a picture of hers in her mauve-colored wedding dress from the trial room. I could not believe my tiny Aaru has grown up into such a stunning young lady, ready to take a giant step in her personal life.
I was also looking forward to meeting Shamit. Had he forgotten me completely? I just spoke to him a couple of times in the last few years when he had been with Aaru. I still cherish many precious memories of his. I really didn't know what he paints whenever I saw him in my dreams. Honestly, I also didn't know then why at all did he come into my dreams in the first place. It really took me a really long time to realize.
At that moment, I really hoped to meet both of them soon and then the big day everyone was waiting for finally arrived. The whole event has been conceptualized very uniquely as a musical extravaganza on Aaradhya and Shamit's special demands and the decor was all minimalistic floral. Everything has been planned to perfection but then...what went wrong? Let's find out tomorrow.
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