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The night that changed everything
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WHO IS HE? on watch
PRESENT SCENARIO:DANIEL'S POINT OF VIEWS:Do you ever feel you have fu*ked up somewhere and is actually living a wrong life or a bad version of life you were supposed to have?Well...That's how everyday feels like to me now.Sighing,Nevertheless, i am still here.I don't know if I would get another chance to fulfill my marriage's promises but one oath that I will fulfil until my very last breath is to protect her. To keep her safe. So here I am standing right outside her building in disguise keeping my promise.In disguise because she doesn't have to know about my presence. Never thought I would say this but If my absence give her the peace she deserves, I would happily give up on us for her.I only want her safe and happy.Now that i have lost her, i am understanding the depth of my own love.Love makes you do things you never would have imagined yourself doing.It makes you selfless. Yes the distance hurt but to know that she is safe and sound is also enough.Eluding a sigh,Onc
WHO IS HE? The first meet
Daniel's point of views :"Uh...hi" I finally said mustering up the courage.Her flaring nose and stiffened expression made it quite obvious that she was pissed."WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE DRESSED LIKE A HIPPIE?" She asked back barely keeping her tone in check."Uh...I missed you so much that I just wanted to see you once and so I..." I was replying back when she cut my words with a wry laugh"Bullshit! You are just having a watch on me, aren't you?" she scowled.For a moment or two, i simply gaped back and said nothing.So she know.How is it that she always finds out everything?she is really something Finally eluding out a sigh, i gave in."Yeah. Well, can you blame me for that? I care for you. There is a stalker after you. I was worried for you" I finally replied.Well...it is what it is.Rolling her eyes,"Where did you get this attire from?" She asked, giving me a good glance from head to toe."Um, I just managed somehow" I replied back in low voice An awkward silence f
WHO IS HE? Normal couple?
ROSE'S POINT OF VIEWS :Daniel and I were anything but a normal newly wedded couple in the months we spent together.I admit there was always an attraction but never thought it was so deep that now the separation is so painful.Sometimes it takes someone's absense to make you realise the value of someone's presence.It's so true.Can't believe i miss him.I should have felt relieved when he was talking about the separationBut I didn't feel an ounce of relief.Sighing,Things have just got sadder ever since I have moved out of that house.It's like everyday, I am secretly waiting for something. I don't even know what exactly. Just something that would make sense.This is not how I expected my life to be. Especially not in my twenties. I should be happy. I never wanted this marriage in the first place. It was impelled on me! I don't understand the delimma. Why aint I feel good about the separation news?Daniel is willing to let go.Why am I not happy then?My heart goes out for him I
WHO IS HE? Want?
Rose's point of views :"You still haven't told me the actual reason of why you moved out of Daniel's place" Jessy asked back."I have told you we had a fight" I replied back walking faster than her now."But what the hell happened that you just decided to leave the house? It's such a big decision. I can sense something wrong. You are not telling me something." She asked again."Just let it go" I told her straight away, annoyed by her questions already.Her expressions softened."What are you doing to yourself rose. Why are you doing this? You don't look happy." She said softly."JUST PLEASE! YOU CAN SYMPATHIZE AND SHOW COMPASSION BUT UNDERSTAND MY PAIN? NO! SO PLEASE LET IT GO!" I finally retorted back in a louder voice.I am tired! Frustrated!It's all so complicated!Everyone wants the answer, the one that I can't give.I continued walking ahead ignoring Jessy.Soon she catched up with my speed and walked beside me.We walked in silence I felt terrible to be so rude with her now.
WHO IS HE? Moment or him?
Rose's point of views :Scene from the college canteen."You were quite moved seeing him standing there at the end of the lane last night." Jessy words got me out of my trance.It's true.I was wondering it too. What was that? I have never felt so overwhelmed for anyone.Was it the moment or was it him?Heaving out a soft sigh,"Yeah. I was relieved to see him there to be honest" I replied back."Well. Um, Why?" She asked back and I just gave a puzzled look in return."Don't mind me but even if there was an actual stalker following us, Daniel couldn't have done anything much though" she added with a titter laugh.Was that a mock? I didn't find that funny at all.Infact, why does it feel offensive to me?But the next thought made me snort in my head.Only if she had any idea of what all he is capable of doing."I mean...because of his condition, you know." Jessy added with an uncomfortable look."Yeah. I get it." I told her in a stiff tone, annoyed.Wow!I couldn't understand my own
WHO IS HE? His eyes
Rose's point of views :"You called Daniel for a night over? Seriously?" I asked my mom being astonished"He was worried for you and wanted to spend the night here to keep a check on you. Besides, why didn't you let me know that there is a stalker after you? How could you hide something so serious?" she asked back.With a stern glare,"I am very upset," she added."Well, I don't need him. You are here by my side .I would be fine" "Don't be ridiculous. He said he just wants to make sure you are okay until the stalker gets caught. He cares for you. Can't you see that?" My mom said"Like the stalker would get caught tonight itself. Don't tell me you will let him stay here every night" I said."What option do I have? More people in the house, the better it is!" She replied."That's so unnecessary" I complained.She just gave me a glare back in response."But mom..." I was about to say when she cut my words saying "He isn't a bad guy. He has never forced this relationship on you and is not
WHO IS HE? The gentleman
Early morning,Rose's point of views: "This is ridiculous. Since when did you become this early morning jogger? Also, why with me? I hate to wake up so early especially on Sundays" I heard Jessy whining."I wanted to talk about something in particular that can't be done with both Daniel and mom at home. So keep walking" I told her."What is it?" She said walking by my side.On walking a little more further,"How do I initiate?" I asked her.The expression on her face clearly said she didn't understand what I meant.Heaving out a soft sigh,"What I meant is how do I tell him that I would like to give our relationship a try?" I asked her straightaway."Um, I don't know. In Fact, how would I know? I have never had a serious relationship in my life" she replied.Rolling my eyes, I growled."You are seriously of no use Jessy" "Excuse me? That was rude" she said, showing off her fake angry expression."Just go talk to him" she said then."Okay. What should the topic be?" I asked her."Any
WHO IS HE? The guy
Rose's point of views :On the way back home,The conversation between James and Jessy seems like a never ending one. Their topics included everything from ants to elephants and it still kept going on."How is it that you never noticed James before, Rose? He lives in the building opposite to your's" Jessy asked me.I just shrugged back in response "Actually, I have recently moved in here so that's okay, I think. Well, who cares! Sometimes the most well known neighbour is also the one you know least about, right?" James said with his eyes on me. Just the way he said those words, it got me shivers!While Jessy just nodded back in response."And here we are. It's Separation time. Let's meet soon?" Jessy asked James.I gave them a glance.Of Course they will meet soon.They have already exchanged numbers too. Nodding his head in a yes, he replied "Definitely" "Well, since we are neighbours now, if you need anything, I'll stay right up there on the ..." I was about to say when James cut
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WHO IS HE? Different
Rose's point of views :Time flies.Tomorrow is our eight months dating anniversary.Yes...It's been eight months since I moved in with him.It's been eight months of us dating.Heaving out a soft sigh,A blissful eight months I can say.We got to know each other better.And,Day by day,Piece by piece,Slowly and soundlessly, I fell in love with him deeply.I realised that Daniel is more than just a charming, sensible, Mr. Always the serious, stoic expression guy that I used to think of. He could be funny and romantic at times too. Yes! Romantic too. His tender caresses and those passionate kisses take my breath away and leave my soul in a never ending trance.Anyways..The best part is that he totally gets me.It's hard to put it into words what it's like to be with him.For me, he is like a shade that I can walk into, anytime life burns me.I have never been so 'Me' before him.There is never an effort with him. Basically, our bond grew stronger over these eight months.Or so I t
WHO IS HE? I love you too?
Daniel's point of views :Seeing her after so long and just being so close to her, It felt as if someone up there finally answered my prayers and I only wished that the night never ends.Confessing my love was just in the fit of impulse with no expectation.I have confessed my feelings to her innumerable times before too but she never reciprocated them. I have always believed that love is not something that needs to be chased or forced on. Thus, I have always respected her feelings even though it killed me to push her away.But now, when she said..."Daniel...I love you too"Everything just freezed for me. I couldn't believe my ears. For a second, I thought I was totally imagining it.I felt so unsure if I heard it right.Those words are what I have been longing to hear her say since eternity.Did she actually just say it? It still feels unbelievable!"Huh?" Yes! That was my response.She chuckled clearly seeing my flushed expression."I love you Daniel" she said again with a smile i
WHO IS HE? The right one
Rose's point of views :He finally looked up. He had his mask on that covered half of his face but as soon he looked up, those deep as ocean, brown eyes met mine and it was as if the time just stopped.I already knew who he was.And then finally...He took off his mask.A soft gasp escaped my mouth and my hands instinctively went down.He is here...Is he really?Am I dreaming? I pinched myself. It did hurt.He is actually here standing in front of me staring right back at me. He has changed. He looks different with a grown beard and long hair that reached upto his shoulder.Yet his stare still had an effect on me.With his gaze firm on me, he said nothing but simply stared back unblinked. While I couldn't form words too.This feels unreal.Why do all the fairytales feel true each time he looks back at me?"Are you okay?" He asked back in voice lacing concern that got me out of my trance.I noticed how my breathing has gotten rapid now.His expression wasn't his characteristic stoic
WHO IS HE? caught
Rose's point of views :It's 3 am,The world out there probably half slept and half awakened.The freezing chill outside my living room's window, moonlit desk by my bed, I am observing everything. Inside, it isn't completely dark even with the lights switched off.I am sleepy and tired yet lingering to stay awake in my living room, observing the CCTV footage. Can't miss the chance. One irrefutable evidence is all i need.Jesse is pretending to sleep in my bedroom with her back facing the window. Not only did I need her for the plan but I also lacked the courage to do it by myself. She was aware of the plan and all we are doing is just waiting for the right moment.Apparently ,Nothing strange has happened so far. Or am I missing something? I couldn't tell.With another yawn eluding my lips, when my eyes shifted back to the laptop's screen, I noticed the uncanny finally.I moved closer to the screen and my eyes gradually widened.A shadow?When I slightly zoomed in to my bedroom's
WHO IS HE? Neighbour
Rose's point of views :New day, new morning.Weekends are finally over and unlike others, I don't get Monday blues.I like my work.My work is like an escape from my reality. The reality that has nothing to offer but loneliness. Hence, I look forward to my work. I look forward to meeting new people, to know their story, to give my contribution in their life to bring a good change and to take a lesson for me to keep on continuing. There are too many silent sufferers out there and I want to reach out to them. Help them!That has been my driving force for a year. That is what has kept me going.I paused for a moment to look at myself in the glass window.Hmn. I look normal. So normal that nobody would ever guess that beneath the facade lies a perfectly flawed woman with a broken heart.That's good!With a sigh, I walked ahead.Walking outside the narrow lane, as I crossed the road to reach the bus stand, I saw a similar face staring back at me.Being not a very social person, I often
WHO IS HE? Nice guy?
Rose's point of views :Not belonging is a terrible feeling. It makes you feel awkward. Never thought I would have such a feeling sitting in my own living room.Letting out another soft yawn,But I really don't belong here. These are not my people.I feel stuck in this Crowd with the majority of the unknown faces. Time to time, my eyes instinctively went to the wall clock. I'd rather have prefered to be alone reading a book and eating the leftover pizza in peace than sitting in my crowded living room, sipping alcohol, looking at the bunch of nincompoops dancing to the deafening music."Will you stop being grumpy?" I heard Jessy talking.I gave her a glare."When I had said party, I didn't mean you taking a corner in the room cursing under your breath. Just relax and enjoy" she said. "It's in my nature to stay in a corner and just observe others." I replied back."Come on!" She said,"I still don't understand the purpose of this party" I told her, annoyed by her over persistent natur
WHO IS HE? crazy?
ROSE'S POINT OF VIEWS :Next morning started with the continuous sound of the doorbell that woke me up.Looking up at the wall clock, I realised I slept longer than my usual time. The terrible headache made it even worse."What a perfect start of the day!" I whined getting out of the bed.With a loud growl, I walked towards the door.I knew who it could be.Who else!It has to be the most annoying person I know."WHAT?" I growled unlocking the door."What do you mean by what? I have been so worried for you since last night. How could you just hang the phone like that? What's the matter with you?" Jessy blabbered."Could you please lower your voice. Damn it! I just woke up" I told her with gritted teeth."I understood that by noticing your grumpy self. I got you breakfast. Get ready and come out fast" she said in a lowered voice this time."I am not hungry. It's my day off. I will eat my breakfast for lunch. So thanks and now just leave me alone" I snapped back "You are more grumpy to
WHO IS HE? overwhelm
Rose's point of views :There are times when longing for you overwhelms me Daniel and I think of you with clenched teeth because it's just so frustrating!That's exactly what happened today.Mike was indeed a great guy. He was calm and composed and so well mannered but the problem was me. I couldn't help but compare him with you. The way he talked, the way he smiled back, the way he was groomed today, I judged everything and compared everything with you Daniel like you are the top notch bar I have set for me and then somehow his charm just faded and I just ended up missing you even more.After that, I declined his offer for a second date.I felt bad doing that but I just couldn't say a yes.It's all your fault Daniel!I wonder when will I stop searching for a smile just like your's and wonder when will I stop looking for the familiar spark which you used to have in the eyes of others.Why is it so impossible?I let out a sigh walking down the lane. I don't know if you have really m
WHO IS HE? Second chance?
Rose's point of views :"Will you hurry up?" I heard Jessy growl."This is my best speed. Besides, we are just going to a cafe nearby so what's the hurry?" I replied back simply."I have a date later on. I have to get ready for that. I haven't even decided on the dress yet" she said."Another date? With whom? The same guy you met last month? What was his name? Sam? " I asked back."No. This one is a new one named Jason. I met him in the library last week." She replied back as we moved out of my apartment."Wow! That's fast! Until last week you were with Sam and now Jason. Must say You move on really fast" I commented."Well, you should too. Daniel isn't coming back after all" she replied as we got settled in her car.Ouch! That pricked!Gulping the lump of emotion i felt,"I...i am not waiting for him either" I retorted back."You don't have to lie. Not at least to me." She replied back while driving."I am not lying!" I told her straight away.I was."Okay, Great! Because you should
