Myra at the of 16:
Myra was not a little girl anymore yet she was finding it difficult to name whatever she was feeling towards Krish. She loved every bit of his care and love, though she felt confused between his words and actions. Even her other best friend Naina was unable to help Myra to conclude what was happening with her little heart. Still with confused feelings, she liked when he kissed her and felt shy when he hugged even if it was a casual one. It was her 16th birthday and she was waiting to open her gifts especially the one from Krish.
Over the years she was used to receive surprise gifts placed altogether in the hall when she woke up. Like every other years as soon as she was up she rushed to the hall where all the gifts were placed and she picked the one with name “ K ” and opened it immediately. It was a beautiful watch, the one she wanted and she loved it. The door opened at the same time and Krish entered holding a rose in his hand. He hugged her and kissed her cheek.
Krish: Happy birthday My dear Myra.
Myra: I love the gift, Krish. Thank you so much. You are the best.
Myra blushed and thanked him returning the hug. Krish gave the rose to her and left from there. Myra opened rest of the gifts and rushed to her room and called Naina immediately who answered in the first ring.
Myra: Guess what happened today ?
Naina: First of all happy birthday my dear friend. If I should guess then Krish must have wished you, hugged you and kissed you. What did he gift you this year ?
Myra: A watch. But I don’t know why he doesn’t give to me directly. I m really confused Naina. He says I m his best friend but his actions speak otherwise. Am I in love with him Naina ?
Naina: Well may be and he could be too.
Myra: Naina, everytime I m need of something he gets that for me, he always come as a saviour when I m in trouble, he leaves chocolates, the flowers, surprise gifts and what not ?
Naina: We also knew that he hit those boys who teased you on way to school.
Myra: Yep, ofcourse. Why would he hit someone if he doesn’t love me ? I think I m falling for his love and care for me. I wish I get all this love forever in my life.
Naina: All the best if you are falling for him. Even if you are not, he is your best friend and final result is he gave you a gift and thats all matters. Now what is your plan for today ?
Myra: How about going to our regular spot ?
Naina: Girl, watch your eating. Krish is thinner than you. Also last time when Roshni was here you envied her for being so slim and having a perfect figure.
Myra: Today is cheat day and from tomorrow I will start dieting. I will meet you at the parlour. Time to meet my parents, aunt and uncle.
Naina: Will you meet that handsome hunk ?
Myra: I don’t know if ketchup will be at home. And girl, he is 26, ten years older than us so watch whom you are crushing over.
Naina: I won’t crush on someone who is out of my league, its just I feel no harm in praising someone who is extra hot and handsome. I m happy with my cricketer crush. Now get ready and lets meet. Bye.
Myra got ready in the new dress her mother got her for birthday and reached the hall. Vasundra and Rajan hugged her wishing her for her birthday. She fed sweets and snatching the sweet box she ran to Archana’s home.
She barged in and was engulfed in a hug by Archana and Madan. She fed them sweets and they wished her and gave her their blessings. Keshav walked out of his room speaking to someone over call and stopped when he saw Myra. She stretched the box towards him with a smile.
Keshav: Happy birthday little one.
Myra scowled and retracted the box and he raised his eyebrow at her.
Myra: I m not little one uncle. I m sweet 16 and grown up.
Keshav chuckled and when she again passed the box towards him, he picked a piece of sweet and fed her wishing once again. Myra picked a whole sweet and stuffed in his mouth showing her tongue. Keshav ruffled her hair and returned to his room. She returned to the couch and saw Archana and Madan having some serious discussions.
Myra: What are you discussing without me ? Tell me and Myra has a solution for everything.
Archana: Is it ? Then how about you talk to Keshav and convince him for marriage ? That boy is testing our patience literally by avoiding the talks every time.
Myra: Find a girl like he wanted then he won’t deny. How could you expect him to agree if you don’t find a girl to his liking.
Madan: how do we know his expectation if he doesn’t speak to us about it ?
Myra: He will get married when he wants, so don’t worry. But seriously Ketchup is getting older and he should get married.
Krish reached the hall and pulled her with him.
Krish: Maa, we are going for ice cream. Inform Vasu aunty. We will be back soon.
Madan: Are you not going to college today ?
Krish: today is Myra’s birthday and how do you expect me to go to college ?
Myra interlaced her fingers with Krish as they made their way out and Archana looked at Madan trying to hide her smile.
Archana: They are making it obvious that they are falling for each other.
They stopped talking when Keshav left the home still talking to someone on call. Krish and Myra reached the parlour and saw Naina waiting for them. They ordered ice cream and enjoyed the time together.
Krish was paying the bills and Myra and Naina walked out of the parlour. Suddenly a bike hit on Myra and she fell on the road unconscious. Krish rushed out screaming her name and tried to carry her but he couldn’t as she was little heavy for him. Keshav who crossed them in his car saw Myra on the road and ran to her. He carried Myra to his car with Krish and Naina accompanying them.
None spoke a word other than Krish crying and Naina trying to console him.
Krish: I m sorry Myra. So sorry to let you go alone. Please open your eyes and look at me.
Naina: Krish, calm down. Nothing will happen to her. She will be fine.
Krish: No Naina, its my fault. I should have stopped her and because of me she is hurt now. I can’t see her like this.
Naina: You like her so much is it ?
Krish: Is that even a question ? She is my Myra and I will do anything for her.
Naina Mv: Thank god, he like her too but it would be better if you stop confusing her with your words and actions.
Keshav: Krish, calm down. Myra will be fine.
They reached hospital and Keshav carried her inside the hospital. They all waited outside the emergency ward and the doctors were treating Myra inside. Keshav called their parents and informed about the accident. He saw Krish still crying and hugged him patting his shoulder.
Keshav: Stay strong and if you cry like a baby then who will take care of her. She will be fine.
Krish hugged Keshav and broke down completely. They broke the hug only when the door opened and doctor walked out.
Keshav: How is she ?
Doctor: nothing to worry, injury is minor one and she fainted because she was scared of the sudden hit. She will be awake very soon and you can take her home after observing for 3 hours.
Keshav: Thank you so much doctor.
Krish smiled and rushed inside followed by Keshav and Naina. They saw Myra asleep and her birthday dress was stained with few drops of blood.
Keshav: I will wait outside. Call me if you need anything or Myra wakes up.
Naina nodded her head and he opened the door to leave but was welcomed by the family. He explained everything and they felt relieved. An hour later Myra woke up and saw her mother and Archana seated on a couch and she was in a ward. She smiled at them assuring them that she was fine. Naina entered and smiled holding Myra’s hand.
Naina: How are you feeling ?
Myra: I m good. Where is Krish ?
Archana and Vasundra walked out to buy coffee for Myra leaving Naina to stay with her.
Naina: What will I get in return if I say where I saw him ?
Myra: Naina please.
Naina: I saw him standing in the near by florist shop. I think he is gone to buy flowers for you. Treat me for what I m about to say. While you were unconscious that boy was crying like anything and when I asked him he confessed that he likes you a lot. He was crying until doctor confirmed that you were doing good. I think he is in love too.
Myra blushed and Naina pinched her cheeks hugging Myra.
Naina: Myra, I suggest you better talk out your feelings and make it out clear. If he is in love too then you can be couples and if not you can be clear of everything. Its always better that you don’t delay.
Myra: Shut up Naina. We are only 16 for god sake. Atleast let me wait until I turn 18 or 19. If Krish is also in love with me then he might propose me first or may be on my 18th birthday as surprise.
Naina: Oh Oh someone is blushing.
Myra fell asleep again due to the medications and when she woke up she saw a bunch of her favourite yellow roses placed beside her on the bed with a note
” Get well soon
from
K “
Myra blushed holding the flowers to her chest and giggled but stopped when the door opened and her father entered with her mother.
Rajan: Lets go home Myra. Some one has casted their evil eyes on my angel.
Myra smiled and walked out holding her father’s hand also holding the flowers in her other hand.
She slept for some more time and in the evening she got ready in a new dress for the little celebration. She saw Krish entering matching her dress and following him his parents entered and the last person was someone she least expected. Roshni entered and stood next to Krish.
Krish moved close to Myra and hugged her.
Krish: It was like I lost my life when I saw you unconscious Myra. Please don’t go alone anywhere without me.
Myra hummed and they cut the cake and served all.
Vasundra: Has Keshav left Archana ?
Myra: Where did Ketchup go ?
Archana: He got some emergency works and left an hour back.
Myra nodded her head but all her attention was on Roshni who was trying to hold Krish’s hand but he was busy checking on Myra’s injury which made Myra’s heart swell with happiness. She leaned on Krish’s shoulder and he smiled wrapping his hand around her.
Myra had to stay home for a day or two so Krish went to college and by evening he came running even without refreshing to check on Myra. He smiled at her on seeing her watching movie.
Krish: Do you still feel pain Myra ?
Myra: No, Actually I enjoyed being at home. Amma cooked my favourite lunch. I saved some for you. Do you want to have it ?
Krish: I will get it myself.
Krish entered the kitchen and saw Vasundra preparing tea. He opened the lid of the casserole and served the pulao in a plate.
Vasundra: Do you want tea Krish ?
Krish: Boost is the secret of my energy.
Vasundra chuckled and smacked his back. Krish returned to the hall and sat next to Myra. He started eating and feeding her in between.
Krish: I will go change and come back with my books. Lets go to terrace and study together.
Vasundra: I know how good you both will study in the terrace. Last Friday I collected 5 empty chips packet and from looking at your bag I guess you have atleast 3 today.
Krish: No only 2. One for me and one for Myra. I won’t buy for the rest of this week.
Vasundra nodded her head and Krish left to his home. When he returned, both him and Myra reached the terrace and sat leaning on the wall. They opened the books and Krish opened the lays packet for them.
Myra: This taste good right ?
Krish: hmm yes, have mine too.
Myra giggled and took his packet too. They saw a parrot on the railing and Myra pleaded Krish with her eyes.
Myra: Krish, shall we feed this chips to the parrot ?
Krish: No, I will get some fruit from the fridge. Don’t go near it until I m back.
Krish left downstairs but Myra couldn’t control her curiosity. She meandered to the parrot showing the piece of chips. Krish returned holding few grapes but stopped in track on seeing Myra feeding the chips and stroking the parrot’s head gently.
When Krish neared her the parrot flew away and Myra hit Krish on his head.
Myra: Why did you disturb ? Look now it flew away.
Krish: I wonder how it didn’t flew away when you walked to it.
Myra: We could have made friend with it and played in the evening when we come here to study.
Krish: And aunty would have complained to Keshav bro about us not studying and he would have thrown us into some tuition centre.
Myra: You are right. In that case lets wait for that parrot to return some day and now lets go back to study.
They heard a throat clearing sound and saw Vasundra glaring at them. Giving her a sheepish smile they returned to the hall with their books and studied for sometime before they were called for dinner.
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