illusion Chapter 3

 

3. wrinkled love.

Manik

I wake up jerked and instantly blinded by the harsh rays if sun. Shutting my eyes tightly I tried the adjust the sudden light . My bed suddenly felt more hard and my back was stiff. 
Groaning I tried to sit up when I felt sand under my palm.

Where the fuck am I ?

Swiping of the sleep from my eyes I glanced at my surroundings to only find myself greeted by blissful view of the beach . 
The water glistering in its icy blue colour while some birds flying here and there probably to find some food for living. 
I smiled at the view , so fresh so lively.

And then the reality sinks in ..

I slept here last night ?! 
But why ?

My mind instantly drifted back to last night and all the memories flowed down to me.

I stood up and instantly started searching for the woman who was the source of the song last night.

After a moment I stopped and ran my hand along my hairs.

What the hell is wrong with me ? How can she be here? .

With a irritated sigh I grunted and paced towards my jeep.

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Scanning the report of the current deal . I ducked my head a little to watch Cabir patiently waiting for my order.

" The deal sounds good , but make sure to deliver the products two days before the delivery date. " I said lazily while leaning at my chair.

" Two days ? 
Done. " He said while he hastily recorded something in his tab.

" Sir , should I get the car ? Your shoot is in next hour . " He asked and I nodded at him .

As soon as Cabir left the office a buzz sound of my phone indicated a message . 
I took the phone and instantly my face scrunched up in disgust .

This girl can go so low for publicity !

Shoving the phone back to my pocket I walked out of my cabin , as instantly the environment of the office changed to pin dropped silence.

Everyone frozed there misilenious activity and started doing there work with their head hung low , some of the women worker gave some sluty look and others were just too afraid to look up. 

My lips instantly curled up in a evil smirk as I walked past them . 
Keeping an arrogant and strict personality is necessary if you want to run. Business in order.

The more they will fear you , the more they will not try to look inside you.

As soon as the car rolled down Cabir started telling me about my schedules . 
I abruptly stopped him " Boycott Alya from the recent Fashion Shows , that girl needs to learn some martens ."

With a smile he replied " adequate sir, anything else ?"

" Yes , cancel your lunch we are going to Anny's house after the shoot ."

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After being greeted by the servents me and Cabir sat on the couch of the living room , waiting patiently for Anny.

Well Cabir was patient but I was beyond that . 
As the day is starting to we're off , my mind is drifting back to the voice from the beach.

Was it real ?

The thought made my restless along with peacefulness. 
If it was a dream I am surly going to be the former one, but if she is real then I am going to the beach again for sure .

That voice has got the power to make me sleep , how I wonder what a luck would her children will have to have someone like her to sing them lullaby.!

" Oh my dear Anny , at last you got time to visit me from for so call busy life . " A sweet voice broke my trance of thought. Even though she was trying to yell but clearly she was failing miserably.

Before I could react Cabir jumped up from his place and hugged her. 
" Never mind him , I am always here for you. " 
With an eye roll I walked up to her.

"That you always are my boy. " She patted his back. " I think Manik barely remembers me now. " She looked towards me and grinned happily.

Oh I could bring the world down for her smile .

" Manik can forget himself , but can never forget his Anny. " I hugged her and placed a soft kiss on her wrinkled forehead.

Whit a genuine smile she hold my hand and started tugging it.

Even though her eyes turned a bit grey but it never fails to sparkle. Her lifted spirt is always my support system. A place in the whole universe where I can show my vulnerable side.

" I have prepared the favorite dishes of you two. Now come on , I am starving." She walked towards the dinning area my hand still in hers.

" Waoo palak paneer , you are the best Anny ." Cabir screamed behind me.

After the wonderful lunch , we were just sitting at the lounge area . 
When Anny handed both of us a bowl of desert. 
" Manik is on diet , he is not allowed to have this , so I will have them both . " Cabir said with a mouth full of desert. 
" Oh , wait cabir let his wife come then his diet plan will automatically change." Anny murmured while leaning back at the recliner.

I choked on the air , as soon as some fake coughs echoed around us.

I and Cabir both looked at each other. And without saying anything I pretended to look at my desert as it is the most interesting thing in the world.

" Oh Anny he and his wife is a mysterious topic , we always end up discussing things that are not seen in the face of earth . Even Aliens are a better topic to discuss , at least scientists have claim to traced them . " Cabir argued with a visible eye roll.

" No son , I know my Manik will definitely get the one who is truly made for him, the one for whom his heart will crave , the one who will take all your broken pieces and mend them perfectly . " She said while turning towards me. 
" one day you will find her . Promise me Manik you will keep looking for her even in my absence. "

" Don't talk like this Anny , you are not going anywhere ,I am not letting you. " I said and placed my head in her lap as she started moving her fingers along my hairs. As my mind soon drifted back to last night .

That voice. !

" Yeah , and don't forget my offer if the nurse sucks just give me a call . I will send my wife for your nursing . " Cabir said making both of us laugh.

Anny grinned " for that you have to marry my dear . "

" Ohhh , but offer still remains" cabir grinned back .

With a last heart full hug , I murmured " please come home , I can take better care of you there ."

She spoke softly while patting my back. 
" Your Grandpa's memories are here with me , I can't leave them love. " Cupping my face she mumbled 
" Remember, Nothing but love can mend you from inside . "

With a smile I waved at her .

I wonder Anny ! I wonder !!

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