Endless Love

Aarushi was a girl with many dreams. "I wish I could have a big shop of MAGGI where I would have a variety of every Maggi dish", Aarushi said. Maggi was her favorite, but this wish sounded a bit silly. "One day, you'll have one, don't worry", Raghav said nonetheless.

"Is there anything else you wish to have?", he continued.
"Obviously Raghav! I have a huge wish list", she replied, letting out a childish giggle.
This was another one reason why Raghav loved her - the child in her.

Days turned to months and then a few years, till they were not together anymore. Having grown up, Raghav started working in a company. It was then when he heard about Aarushi getting married. The news was nothing less than a shocker that almost gave him an attack.

Fast forward to few years later, a complex of multiple shops was opened in Aarushi's locality. Raghav was the owner of this complex, one where each shop had all of Aarushi's favorites - right from her Maggi shop to pastries, soft toys, etc.

One day, Aarushi visited that complex. And to her surprise, found Raghav sitting with a small girl.
"Hey! Raghav? What are you doing here?", Aarushi asked.
"Aarushi? Hi! yeah, I run this complex", Raghav replied.
"Wow! That's wonderful. I see it has Maggi shop also", she said with a smile.
"Every shop in this complex has your favorites", he stated with a smile.

She noticed, and it was true.

"You once wished for all this. Here they are for you", Raghav said.
Aarushi was awed, for she never expected it to happen, looking at the girl beside Raghav she asked,
"Who is this girl?"
"That's my daughter", Raghav said with a proud smile.
Aarushi took the little girl on her lap and asked, "Sweetheart, What's your name?"
"AARUSHI", the little one replied.
Aarushi was stunned at her reply and after a few minutes of silence asked Raghav,
"When did you get married?"
"I haven't yet", he responded with a shrug.
"Then this child? I mean, I'm sorry, how?" Aarushi asked curiously.
"I adopted her", he replied.
"And I still love the same girl, whom I loved for the first time", he continued.
And all Aarushi did, was stare in silence.

Two Souls, One Heartbeat

"What do you love about me?" She asked.

I love everything about you.
I love your kohl-ed eyes which tell different stories.
The way your hair flows with the wind and how your hands gently adjust the hair and place them behind your ear, how you talk about anything and everything.

Oh, that smile you wear is the best, It keeps telling me that you have been very strong to live it all.
I love how your smile makes me forget all the worries in my life.
I love how you realize that everything not okay when I wouldn't have uttered a word.

And how you hold my hands tight, It makes me feel like
I am not alone and everything's gonna be fine.
I love those faces you make when you are angry and how you cannot hold on to that anger for long.
I love the hugs. They are the best.
I love the way you hold me tight when the light goes off.
I love being your diary, listening to your sorrows.

I love the mid nights when you are barely awake, and all I can think about is you and the midday, when we are busy with things, I love the fact that the reason behind my smile is you.
I love the attention, the care, and everything.

You make my world a better place.
"Absolutely nothing." I said.
And we laughed.