" No, let me sleep, I want more sleep ", she mumbled under her breath.
He didn't heed to her mumbling and walked towards the window to draw the curtains. She wasn't bothered by his childish gestures and just turned the other way and continued sleeping. He was both amazed by her determination to sleep and also frustrated that she completely ignored his attempt to wake her up.
"Hmphh"
He sat at the edge of her beautifully carved oak wood bed and a wonderfully soft mattress and started to brainstorm for ways to wake her up without harming anyone. " Aha, I'll pour cold water on her face" , he exclaimed out of excitement .
" No idiot! Don't you remember what happened the last time you did that ? A whole week of the dreaded - Silent Treatment.
" Right , I almost forgot"
After what seemed like forever , he finally came up with a rather clever idea.
" Get off me Avi, seriously dude let me sleep"
" Whoa easy there princess, what's up with the crazy ninja skills" , he chuckled.
He was trying to calm her down while pulling her off the bed. She finally gave in and and stormed to the bathroom.
" Come down fast princess, it sure would be a shame to see your favorite waffle and maple syrup become cold before you could dig into it"
" I'll be down in 15 minutes and don't you dare eat without me ", she yelled from the bathroom.
**** Eclipse Dance Studio****
" Keep your toes pointed. Okay let's do this once more " , Raagz said in his serious diva tone.
Mr Anuraag or either better known as Raagz, is a well renouned choreographer and he is also the owner of Eclipse Dance Studio. His two stars pupils were Geethanjali and Avinash.
" Geetha please stay back, we have some business to deal with"
"Okay" , Geetha said while wondering what's this new business preposition Raagz has on his mind. Raagz has been trying to get her to join him on his world tour but she had politely declined his offer. She had other things on her mind - overdue assignments. There was a hot cup of tea waiting for her when she entered Raagz room.
"Hmm, I guess this is going to talk a while. I better let Avi know"
Meanwhile Avinash was back at the creative room , trying to figure out dance steps for the latest hit song - Nagada Dol. The studio was invited to perform at a wedding dinner, and Avi was head choreographer for this gig.
"Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu" (Avi's , message ring tone)
He quickly texted back - Take your time Geets , meet me at the creative room when your done :) .
Geetha walked around Raagz office while sipping her Bombay Mumbai Chai when she stumbled upon an envelope on Raagz custom made teak wood table. It was send from the Cambridge School of Performing Arts , United Kingdom - among the best dance schools in the world.
"Wait a second. Isn't that my name"
She rubbed her eyes and read the name of the recipient of the letter once more. " Miss Geethanjali Nair". She just froze and couldn't comprehend what she just read.
" Geetha , it's not a joke . You really got accepted to Cambridge School of Performing Arts."
She was still trying to digest the recent incident while walking to the Creative Room.
" Geets . So what was the whole meeting about ? Is he still trying to get you to join him for the world tour? , Avi questioned her.
When she didn't respond to his endless questions, he started to get a worried. He saw her holding an envelope and reached out to take it, he was mind blowned to see that she was accepted to such a prestigious school.
"Wow , this is amazing news Geets. Let's go to that restaurant joint that you love and celebrate"
She declined and walked off. "Geets , what's the matter?" , Avi asked while running after her.
" Nothing. I just don't know if I should go. I would have to leave everyone, everything behind...I'll have to leave You behind" , she said getting all teary.
" Don't worry about me, or anything. Everything will still be the same and I will still be here once you come back"
**** The Day****
" Passengers from flight A32768, please proceed to the departure hall"
" Well , go on now, it's time," , Avi said while hugging her.
' I don't want to go there. I know none there", Geetha sadly said.
After much coaxing she finally took her hand luggage and headed towards the departure hall. She stopped half way and turned around . He was still there waiting for her to leave. She could see the pain and sadness in his eyes. He was losing his other half, his twin sister but had to plaster a smile as he knew this was for her own good - for her future.
"Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu"
All of a sudden the song started playing in the a airport. She was unable to keep it together any longer and ran to Avi . They hugged for a good 5 minutes. Time had stopped for them, everything was at perfect harmony for those 5 minutes.
" You have to go now Geets", Avi said quickly wiping away his tears.
They turned their backs on each other and headed to their respective destinations, and that's how they were separated , to continue on their own journey.
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