“ Life sometimes brings us to such a turn where choosing either path would give us only pain.”
Naina’s last words written in a letter left by her .
Tia ’s point of view
Today I woke up from my sleep only to find myself wet in sweat. I took a sigh of relief realising it was just a dream, a dream that I have been dreaming of for the last 5 years.
I don't remember what happened years ago but somehow the memories still haunt me.
I got up and went to the washroom to take a bath. Suddenly I heard my doorbell ring. I was surprised because I don't have anybody who can come this early in the morning.
“I am in my shower . Can you wait for a while.” I screamed on top of my lungs but the other party probably didn't get it and they kept ringing the doorbell and knocking the door with more intensity.
After a while I came out of the washroom in my bathrobe. I peeped through the keyhole of my main door and to my surprise there was nobody to be found but I felt two eyes glaring at me.
Soon I opened the door and again there was nobody inside.
I live in a fairly remote neighbourhood in this huge old mansion left by my grandmother in the countryside surrounded by mountains. Fortunately my work is remote and apart from that I even do farming with the help of modern technology . I even have 10 cows , 20 sheeps , 8 buffaloes and 40 chickens and even a pet cat.
There is a river down the valley, close to my home where I love to go fishing.
I run a homestay as a side business . It's a beautiful yet an underrated tourist attraction.
But despite this I have my small private space for myself where no tourists are allowed. They stay in the main mansion.
I have been living in Himachal like this for 5 years now . The only people I interact with are local tourists and only go outside of this area once a week.
Life here is so lonely yet so peaceful .
Two hours later:
I was walking in my poultry farm feeding my chickens and collecting three eggs for my breakfast when a familiar voice fell into my ears “Hello, Miss I am a tourist here. I came here for a hike but I have lost my path. ”a man standing behind me said.
I turned around and saw the guy . He seemed familiar to me like I have seen him somewhere but don't remember exactly where.
“Hello, ” he broke the silence.
“ How may I help you?” I asked him.
“Oh! Actually I am hungry and I have lost my way. Is there a hotel open for now?”. He said it pointing towards the mansion.
“Oh absolutely , I actually run this homestay and you can check the menu. I will prepare food for you.”
I took keys to the mansion and opened a guest room for him.
“Hello Sir, there are your keys but before can you enter your details in the register?”
“This place seems expensive . What's the price of a per night stay.”
“₹12,000 per night” I replied to him in a soft tone.
“₹12,000 per night..hmmm… seems a bit expensive but it's fine for me.”
I dropped him to his room and told him “Sir there is a service phone in the room . If you need something then you can call me .
“There is Bread omelette ,fish fry , veg Manchurian , paneer tikka, tadka maggi , French toast , steamed veggies with spicy dressing , Mix veg sabji ,tandoori roti and roasted chicken available on the menu right now. If you need something then you need to tell me beforehand.”I said
“Okay bring me Bread Omelette , tadka maggi and fish fry for breakfast, Roasted Chicken with steamed vegetables for lunch and veg Manchurian , paneer tikka , Mix veg sabzi with two tandoori roti for dinner.” he replied
“ Ok . I have taken your order .Till then I have kept some fruits, a cup of hot coffee along with my homemade brown butter chocolate cookies on the table as complimentary.There is hot water in thermos and room temperature water kept in jug”
When I turned around I heard his voice. He said “ Wait a minute ”
“Yes,Sir. Do you need something more?”
“Do you have options for dessert ”
“Right now I only have hot choco lava cake , gajar ka halwa and chocolate cookies I just gave you.”I replied to him with an awkward smile.
“Ok , add two choco lava cake for my lunch and gajar ka halwa in my breakfast ”
“How much does this man eat? I have given him the options but it will take me a long time to prepare all this.” I thought to myself.
“Have a nice day and I hope you enjoy it here ,sir. ” I told him and left.
I was preparing breakfast in the kitchen when I heard a noise coming from outside. Soon the main bell rang. I peeped through the keyhole and saw a group of four people standing there.
As soon as I opened the door a woman wearing blue sweater in the group said “Hello, I am Sania Mishra, he is my husband Aman Mishra [pointing towards guy with blue jacket] and that's my sister Sunaina Khanna [pointing towards woman in red shawl ] and that's her fiance Raj Bhatia [pointing towards guy wearing green coat]. We are here for vaccination and were looking for a good spot to enjoy.
My brother is staying at this hotel and he called us here. Can you book two rooms for us?”
I replied “Ok”
I booked their respective rooms, took their orders and went to the kitchen.
Jay, 's love of life Naina disappeared 10 years ago without any trace leaving him a note
saying“ Life sometimes brings us to such a turn where choosing either path would give us only pain.”
Years later Jay went for vaccination to a kind of place Naina used to love . There he meets a girl named Tanya(her pet name Tia) who is exactly like Naina .
What happened years ago that lead Naina to disappear without any trace?
Will Jay able to find Naina ? What would happen between him and Tanya ?
Will he brekup from Tia for Naina or Will he break Naina's heart ?
For knowing more Read my story "Jay Found Naina" on Tapas.
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