A tale of two people - Part 3

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The days passed really quick as if they were bored of moving too slowly. Abha could not recognize the difference between her home and his brother's home. So did he. They were randomly going to a house and choosing it as their stay for that day. 

Of course, his favourite celebration changed from his birthday to Raksha Bandhan. On that day, both plan for a tour to celebrate. Abha accepted a promise from him that, whenever he got settled, he would sponsor all the tours afterwards.

One Raksha Bandhan festival was so memorable to him.

"Happy Raksha Bandhan bro..!" Abha wished him.

"Thank you very much, sis!"

Abha asked for his hand to tie the thread.

His parents asked him. "Wait, wait, a little change. 

First, he wants to give you a gift. Later you can tie it."

"What? We already had an agreement of not to buy anything till he gets sett-"

"The first time I saw you, I was in an unknown position. 

Where I don't know the world much, and even I  don't know myself.

You arrived in my life, as an angel fulfilling the wish of a kid,

Even great poets unable to express why they love someone,

so they said, 'There could be no reasons to love someone,'

I just say that I can't wait these many years until the next time

So I ask God to give us the same home.

I don't know whether I can be a good son or a good friend,

But, can I be your good brother, till the end of my life?"

"Okay. Now can you say where you have copied this from?"

"What? Seriously? I have spent all the ni-"

Abha hugged him tightly.

"Thank you so much for this. Love you, bro."

He smiled, "Love you too sis."

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While Abha was completing towards post-graduation in Animations, he also followed the same steps so that he could work with his sister.

With every year passing, the bond between them was becoming very strong. The bond was helping him to overcome his fear, whether it be crossing the road, or talking to the girl he likes.

"Hey sis, I want to ask you one thing."

"Yeah bro, sure"

"Well, I have been liking a girl for so long. I don't know whether can I support her if we have to get marrie-"

"What?", came a sharp look from Abha

"No sis, just suppose, assume it."

"Bro, don't live in assumptions. Just tell her whatever you want to say. Don't hide."

Finally, he got the push required. He took the mobile and after a few minutes, he saw her and smiled.

"What? Oh my God, did you propose?" asked Abha with a slight tensed face.

"No sis, Just messaged 'hai'",

"Thank God, so you are not that dumb as you appear!"

"Come on, sis. I can never beat you on that topic." Being said, he ran away before Abha could understand and catch him up.

He always wanted to have his sis beside him. The duo planned such that, most of the time they stayed together, except for a few times. But he did not think that his fears could meet the reality one day.

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He was lucky that, as an animator, he got good chances than Abha. But he always acknowledge it was his sis, who ignited his interest in art. Many companies were asking for him to join and work but he preferred to stay as a freelancer so he could choose his work location along with fees and deadlines. He was also planning to start small tuition of arts to kids along with Abha.

The duo used to sharpen their skills from time to time. They also completed many online courses. Even they attended many interviews, just not for joining, but to enhance their skills.

Even when he used to get letters to his address, the name on them was not him. He used to say to his parents that his friend was applying for all those companies.

Unfortunately, one day, a situation had come that he did not want to occur. A letter came which looked like a job offer letter, but this time the company name is very famous. His parents were present when the letter arrived, but he went outside with other work. 

Seeing the company name, they thought to check for the package being offered. It was much more than what his son was earning currently! 

However, they wanted to reveal the surprise to his friend themselves, and called them.

It was not long before they realised that the letter was meant for his son.

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