"She danced along the edges of life, like Lavender in the wind, delicate yet resilient."

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"oye Madam Basanti wait..."

"Mohtarma ji wait.."

"oh God this Chennai Express of mine"

"arre baba sorry" and finally the person running away stopped, just to stare blankly in the eyes of the man who keep following her like a tail.

But before the man could come closer to her, she flipped her hair on his face, and run away after throwing a paper on his face.

"Gosh her this bad habit" a soft chuckle left from his mouth knowing very well about what could be there on the paper, and as he guessed well there was written her response 'Chennai Express your mouth!'

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"You like Lavender this much?"

but only a small nod was what he received in response, but it didn't affected him instead a small smile formed on his face, and only one thought run in his mind

'In dreams of Lavender fields, is where I always find her.'

and The pair of brown eyes stare him, when he was under his deep thoughts.

'I talk to God about you'

'You know why?... Because praying for you is my love language' but these words never came out from her mouth, and just vanished away for forever in her mind, and only a small smile left on her face.

A smile which was holding so many deep emotions towards the man sitting beside her.

Maybe in the other timeline she will be able to tell him her those thoughts, because in this timeline all she could do is Love him silently. Hold the thread of love delicately because she can't afford another broken string of her fate.

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"Hello people!

let's talk about the overall set-up of my Novel

•so this novel is basically based on Genre-Desi romance.

yea which means the whole set-up is Desi, be it with the names, places, food, dressing style and anything...

But don't worry if I used Hindi dialogues in between then I'll surely provide their translation too without making it look awkward I guess?

•A kind reminder none of my characters have bipolar toxic red flag trait disorder. So, you can freely read it without the worry of illogical misunderstanding also, I don't support R*pe, domestic violence, and any other sick style of mentality regarding those.

•The over-all story is not tragic...only few incidents are tragic for the characters. It's sweet yet a story of emotions. I'll try my best to convey some good message, hidingly, and also a little relatable personality of characters with pinch of Novel world style.

•Also Darlings, this story is completely and solely based on my own imagination, yea some motivational lines are inspired from Pinterest, but that's it nothing more or nothing less!

I'm open for criticism, but if it triggered me then the other party should also be open for my response~

Hence said, I'm open for Criticism, but as long as it is constructive and backed by logics and rationals, and not by judgements and subjective expectations.

Chapter updates will depend on The way you guys will response means the way you guys will prefer to show your support and interest by hitting the like, comment, subscribe option. If the result is disappointing even after a good momentum in starting then, sorry not my fault if I also become lazy and demotivated to update. Give and take policy.

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"Let's welcome Mr Rajvansh on the stage-"

The voice of the anchor keep echoing in the place, surrounded by thousands of people. Many successful people were present on the occasion of 90th Anniversary Ceremony of Miracle Special School.

Miracle Special School, Asia's biggest and most reputed Special School, run by The Rajvansh Family. They are the descendants of the Royal family and the Royalty, Elegance still runs in the blood of Rajvansh. Although they already have a family business running down from generation to generation, but still the late head of Rajvansh aka Grandfather of Reyansh Rajvansh wanted to do something different on his own efforts. Hence, the birth of Miracle Special School happened over the past few years it achieved so many big records and awards on its name.

The student who passed from this school achieved success and great name in the world. Setting up an example to the whole world that no one deserves to outcast from the society just because they are disabled, just because they are abnormal and not born with perfect human body parts and senses in the eyes of society.

Today, all those achievers were sitting their while feeling honored and proud on their own self.

Suddenly the whole place was surrounded by the loud applause, because on stage there was the man, Reyansh Rajvansh, the current head of Miracle Special School, standing proudly. Although Miracle Special School already set up a reputed reputation in the whole Nation before he took over the position of head, but still after he took the control of running the school, with the help of his new and unique ideas, and advancement in dealing with things, it took huge leap in achievements all around the world. Earning the position of most reputed Special School in the whole Asia.

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"Congratulations to all those who has successfully tackled one of their life's important part. Also, those who are still finding the light and hope, don't worry patience is a virtue, and hardwork is your efforts to build your own life. It's been 90 Years to our Miracle family, and it's really a huge accomplishment for all of us that we are still a part of it and providing a path to those who are lost."

Everyone smiled and clapped after listening Reyansh Rajvansh. It's not just that they all were doing formality but because they were really appreciating him, and his efforts. They really appreciated about his efforts while giving the speech, because he wasn't just simply speaking those words, instead he was also doing sign language while speaking, and those who couldn't hear and see were given the special devices and guide to let them know what actually was going on.

"Let's not get too deep into it since, we all already know the sentiments" a soft smile pester on his face because his main motive wasn't to give any big speech or anything, he just simply wanted this occasion to congratulate, and thanks everyone for their efforts and for their will power. No words or motivation could ever beat the words of sincerity, and that's what He believes in and after fulfilling the part, he steps down to let the function go on.

["haiz as expected of Mr Rajvansh. He is really a man of few words."

Hahaa indeed, but he is always clear with his words, you know no pretence."

"Young Man are you still single? Because you are really the perfect son-in-law I want for my daughter and I could ever expect from this world."

"Mr Sharma there is already a long queue. You have to wait until your turn of rejection comes" jokes the another person

They all were chattering and seeing Reyansh coming towards his seat, they pulled him in their talks too. Reyansh just gently shook his head because he was already used to all these talks coming from Elder people. Even the people around his age will pester him with these common gossips. All he can do is politely excuse himself from there, because his body and mind is not meant for these useless topics.

"Maa[Mother] from next time please send my Dear Pitashri [Father] to greet those people" "I really can't tolerate those marriages proposal from them. It's like they are asking me about when to forcefully give me a candy which I don't even like" His mother laughed hearing her son's complaints. Well what she can do after all, her son is such a fine young man. A Perfect candidate for marriage, but sadly her son still wants to enjoy his single life.

"Hey Bhagwan mei kya kru iss kuware ladke ka?" [Oh God! What should I do with this single son of mine?]

A laugh resonated from beside her and the one who was laughing just received a silent glare, making him go silent.

"Okay My Mother India, let's enjoy the performance. Don't you like watching dance and all those talents?"

And soon their focus was diverted back on the stage, putting their all the focus on enjoying the performances and efforts their people put for today's function.

Suddenly the whole area was turned dark....and suddenly the announcement of the next performer fall into everyone's ears.

The one who was doing anchoring clearly knew how to engage the audience and their interest.

"Now let's welcome our one of the best performer of today's function. Hmm, Many audiences who graduated from here knows her. After all she is your favorite lady" the voice contains a hint of teasing, making some curious and some happy.

Even Reyansh was one of the confused audience. He got curious after looking around the people who were already plastered with a big smile and excitement on their face.

"Son" hearing his mom's sudden voice, He knew what's coming especially, after looking at her those eyes, which were clearly carrying the one of the most common sentence exchanging between them over the past few months.

"Mom! Concentrate Mom! Concentrate"

"Hump indeed Rudra is My good son"

Reyansh just Shakes his head helplessly.

And the moment his eyes fall on the stage, he saw a woman standing their showing her back, but that wasn't the thing which caught his attention, instead it was the side profile of the woman.

And the next second the lady on the stage turn around, showing her face while carrying a smile on her face. With that she started to perform the dance, but not only the dance was what make his jaw drop it was the choreography of the dance. The choreography was full of sign language, which was conveying the meaning of lyrics. A beautiful choreography.

Her whole face was conveying the emotions and so her choreography making everyone stunned. And they only came back to their senses once she stopped dancing. Everyone Applauded loudly.

Soon the anchor returns on the stage screaming like an excited happy baby, making everyone laugh.

"Wahh kya baat kya baat kya baat...Aati utam Miss Aratrika apne toh Kamal kr diya" [wow just wow! Miss Aratrika you really did a magic]

Hearing Him, Aratrika's face turn into crimson red. She just smiled and convey her response with her sign language "Thankyou"

When everyone were busy, there was Reyansh, still taken aback after what he witnessed or more specifically whom he just witnessed. And the moment his eyes landed on her flustered face and her sign language, his world stop for a few seconds.

'She...'

But nothing came out from his mouth, and just silently his eyes keep staring Aratrika Until the moment she disappeared, his eyes kept lingering over the place where she was previously standing.

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"Aru" an excited voice resonated around the area making flinch the lady, who just came after changing.

"Oh my Darling, you are such a great dancer."

The woman quickly caged her Darling under her arms making the other party feel suffocated. She only left once she felt the tapping on her shoulder.

The moment, the lady left her, Aratrika started to talk to her in her sign language.

"Hehe sorry Darling can you repeat your sign language again? My eyes were still adjusting under the after effect of excitement" when Visha done speaking, her face was covered with her apologetic yet awkward smile expression.

Hearing Visha, Aratrika quickly took out her phone and started to talk to her via WhatsApp messages. "What are you doing here?"

"What I'm doing here!? Haww What type of question is this! Of course I'm here for my darling's special performance"

"silly what special performance? You have already watched my performance so many times."

"Oye Madam remember for me each performance of yours is special okay!?" "Also you have won so many prize for you heart touching choreography and with those hand gesture messages. I'm just a proud Mommy so don't spoil my moment!"

Hearing Visha, all she could do was just shake her head and walk away, knowing very well that if she doesn't back off then her this proud Mommy will surely fight back more aggressively with her reasoning.

'Her tongue and words are also poisonous for my mind. Perfect just like her name'

"Darling I can smell it from afar, just by looking at you, I know you are speaking Ill about me in your mind"

"ok so now be happy"

"hah! this brat. Hey Bhagwan meri bachi bigdail hai" ["Oh God! My child is a brat"]

"I'll kill you if you speak more"

"bla bla bla bla"

"oye Aru where are you going?"

"I'm going Home. Have to run some errands"

Before Visha could accompany her, Aratrika already ran away.

"sigh I miss her" the glint of sadness which just appeared in Visha's eyes quickly disappeared before it could cloud her memories.

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"Maa I'm going"

"arre what's the hurry?"

"Mom It's urgent"

"Okay okay Rudra and others are here to handle. Your part is already done" "Hamare lekar toh jahannum me jao aap ab" ["Go anywhere, even if it's hell, I don't care"]

'Why my mother is being so sarcastic to me...Oh God she and her moods' with that thoughts he quickly walked away from there, knowing very well that if he stays for even a minute more, his mother will punch him with her moods just to pass her time, and just like a Sanskari putar he will let her do as she please until he run away from her to save himself.

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"Where is she?"

Reyansh roamed his eyes around the area just to see the glimpse of her, who keep meddling his mind since the moment he saw her on the stage.

"F*ck I look like a stalker" His own voice resonated in his ears when he finally spotted her running outside.

But before he could take a step ahead his phone started to ring, interrupting his focus.

"Damn Ayansh I'll kill you!"

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"You Better have a good reason for calling me, Mr Ayansh Singhania" Reyansh whispered out impatiently to his friend, who was currently on call with him .

"Ouch man! Why the hell are you being so annoyed?" Ayansh said with his Little dramatic voice.

But before he could pull the leg of his already annoyed friend, Reyansh hang up the call.

"What the f*ck" all Ayansh could do was stare his phone in disbelief, but soon curiosity took over his face.

"hmmm something is going on...or else why this Mr Akdu is being so annoyed with my call. Damn I want to know the tea!!!"

But alas all Ayansh could do after this was- call his friend again and again, and have a taste of getting hung up by him, brutally.

Meanwhile, Reyansh who just sat inside his car, started to roam his eyes around the every corner his eyes could spot, but they were not able to spot the person he was looking for.

He slumped on his seat and mindlessly started to drive the car. He only Stopped the car, when he saw he was stuck in the traffic just like his luck.

"My Luck is really walking on Edge" He whispered slowly and after releasing a deep breath he lay comfortably on his driver seat, because He knows that this traffic wouldn't open easily.

He roamed his eyes around and out of boredom he silently started watching the people who were passing by on the footpath. And just then he noticed her.

She was lazily walking on the footpath and swaying her body a little, tuning her steps with the song playing in her Earphone. A small smile formed on her lips when her favorite line started to play and out of the bust of excitement she swayed her hands in air, only to realize after a few seconds later about what she actually did under the flow.

Her face turn slightly red out of embarrassment when she saw some people were looking at her weirdly and judging her under their 1000 language.

'Hey bhagwan Utha le re baba' [oh God! Kill me] she screamed in her mind and started to walk away from there while ignoring their judgmental stares.

And everything was witnessed by Reyansh. He pressed his both lips under his teeth when he saw her getting shy and Quickly walking away from there.

Before he could watch her walking figure more, he heard sounds of horn, only to notice that the cars were finally moving. He started the Engine and drive his car away from there and stop it near the Flower shop.

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Inside the Flower Shop-

The moment Aratrika enters inside the Flower shop, she was greeted by the Shop owner. The Shop Owner was an Old man, Aratrika was his Regular costumer from past 10 Years, and he always takes her as his Grandchild.

"Oh Miss Lavender is here." said The Shop owner while carrying a big smile.

Aratrika stares him happily and also wave her hand in air. Over the Past 10 Years, she has been regularly coming here and always takes Bouquet of full of Lavender with her. Knowing that there is no other person to help the old grandpa, she always drops by the Shop, and help the old man. Since, she lost her Grandparents during her childhood, so She always takes the old man as her Grandpa. But due to her fondness towards Lavender, He calls her Lavender instead of her real name.

Another reason was, when During her initial day she used to come to the shop and used to by the Bouquet of Lavender. But Because she can't speak, it was pretty hard during those times to have conversation with the old Grandpa Although by the time they both developed a bond of understanding and tactics for having conversation among each other, Still it was Pretty hard at first. So the old man started to call her by Lavender without knowing her name, and soon it becomes the old man's habit to call her by this name even after knowing her real name.

The old man quickly move towards Aratrika while holding two chairs and soon they both settle down on it.

"So how's the performance?" He asked excitedly.

Hearing his Excited voice, Aratrika smile. She quickly took out her phone and starts typing.

"Kya Lagta hai apko?" ["What do you think about it?"] she showed her phone to the old man.

Seeing the text, The old man laughs loudly and said proudly

"Meri Bachi stage pr dhoom machane valo me se hai" ["My child always Rock on the stage"]

"Grandpa you really think so highly about me" Aratrika just shake her head lightly.

Soon they both started to talk to each other. Aratrika start telling him about her Day. She also shares about her daily routine to the Old Man, and the old man always eagerly wait for her everyday to just listen her. Although she is mute, but her text message are always full of enthusiasm, and it's not hard for him to imagine her saying all this from her mouth. Whenever he read out the message, she will always make expressions, so that the man wouldn't feel bored.

When they were busy, they heard the door opening sound and saw a young handsome man entering inside the shop.

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The moment I step inside The Flower Shop, My eyes caught her - Her slander figure sitting on the chair. She was holding the phone in her hand and showing it to the Old Man, whom I think it's better to call him as Grandpa rather than an old man. It sounds quite disrespectful to me for Calling him old man.

I slowly walk towards them, and I silently stood near them while maintaining a proper distance. They both gave me questioning glance. Of course anyone will throw me those stares if I suddenly come near them without any reason.

"Um I want to buy some Flowers" I said slowly while staring the old man.

Hearing Me, Grandpa slowly nod his head while carrying a polite smile on his face, But my eyes were on the girl sitting beside him.

She was silently staring the Lavenders, which were in front of her. Her eyes only look in mine when I stepped inside the shop, but after that she normally diverted them towards the grandpa and later on, on the Lavenders.

I slowly averted away my eyes, not to make myself look like a creep or pervert who shamelessly stares ladies.

"Young Man, which type of flowers you want?" the sudden voice of Grandpa almost startled me.

I stare him with my confused expression because Honestly, I have no idea about Flowers. All I know is Rose, sunflower, marigold, Lotus, tulip, Lavender, Jasmine, but If anyone ask me about what they represent or which flower signifies what, then I'll be declared as a Duffer in this area.

I started to roam my eyes all around the shops. Silently watching all the flowers present there. And they were so many, Literally tons of variety of Flowers. Some of them, I have never ever seen or heard about. I suddenly felt a huge headache coming.

"Um Honestly, I don't know which type of Flower I should buy." I gave my awkward smile to the Grandpa.

Hearing me, He chuckles. He started to ask me for whom I was buying and for what occasion, like these questions, and the moment He started to explain me about the flowers and their significance, I helplessly Shake my head. I never knew buying a simple flower could be this hard for me. I thought all we give are Rose as flowers to someone, but I feel stupid now.

Now all I could do was blink my eyes and give my Dumb smile, When I suddenly felt someone lightly tapping on my back, and the moment I turned around, I saw her looking at me with her those beautiful brown almond eyes.

She stares me for few seconds before talking to me in sign language.

"If you don't mind then May I help you in choosing the flowers?" she stares in my eyes after completing the sign language.

Oh My stupid heart, please stop troubling me right Now!

"Yes Please, I'll be very grateful to you." I quickly replied with a small smile.

After Hearing me, she quickly starts helping me.

"I heard that you want to buy the flower for your Grandma right?" I nodded my head after understanding what she was implying to. Indeed, I wanted to buy the Flowers for my Grandma. She loves Flowers, and it's always Rudra who buy Flowers for her, but this time since I left the function earlier, leaving all the responsibilities on Rudra, so He is Quite busy. Hence, I decided to buy the flowers for her.

 "Pink Roses symbolize Gratitude and appreciation, making them a perfect choice to gift your Grandma. Red Roses convey deep love and Respect. Carnations represent love and admiration. They are the popular choices when it comes to give them to the Elders."

She slowly narrated me the meaning of these three flowers. Honestly, My mind long ago forgot about buying the flowers. It was currently busy on admiring her hand sign.

"Oh I see. Thankyou for helping me out" I give her my polite smile because she really helped me out although, I wanted to know more, but I decided to not push myself.

"Young man, it seems like you know sign language" I heard the voice of Grandpa, who was silently watching us while sitting on the chair.

"Hanji Baba." I said to him while waiting for him to complete the Bouquet like I requested him to make as after getting the advice from Her.

["yes, Grandpa"]

"Haha Can you teach me too? I will give you the Bouquet for free, if you help me and teach me the Sign language." I heard him speaking this while staring her with a smile.

"Hmm How about you join my Special School and learn them?" I chuckled slightly while saying this to him, because it might look like I'm advertising, but I just wanted to add some humor in my words since this grandpa looks like to love such style of conversation.

And as I predicted, he laughed after listening me.

"You pass the vibe!" said the Grandpa and I chuckled after hearing him.

"But Honestly, Grandpa I'm not joking. If you want to then you can join. I promise the teaching is top-notch, and it'll help you to easily understand the one for whom you want to learn it." I smiled while saying this.

I have met so many people, who joined the School to learn the sign language and to understand the emotions, feelings of the people who are not blessed with everything. The School is not just for Special people, it's also for those who wants to learn about those people and understand them.

"Aye wait young man, Lavender ain't it's the same School where you work." Suddenly I heard the Grandpa talking to her.

I listen them curiously.

"Yes, Grandpa, and he is the current Chairman of the Miracle's" she types the message in her phone and showed it to him.

"Oh so it means you know him" Grandpa said while nodding his head as if just understood something.

But she quickly shakes her head as no, after hearing him.

"I only Know him as The Chairman." seeing this, my eyes widen slightly because I was taken aback knowing that she doesn't remember me.

'Maybe because it's been more than 10 years that's why' All I could think was this. I release a deep breath.

"Young man, Here is your Bouquet."

I was brought back to the senses after hearing Grandpa. I quickly took the bouquet and asked the price of the Bouquet, but he quickly denied saying -

"Take it as a Thankyou gift from my side. Afterall, Your Miracle School helped My Lavender alot and played a big role in her life." I was a little taken aback hearing him, but I didn't forced him much knowing very well that he wouldn't accept the money.

I, Helplessly stares her, but she just claps her hand together while saying a Thankyou to me, and requesting me to listen him.

In the end, I left the Shop while holding the Bouquet, But My mind was now In chaos.

There were so many things I was curious about, and only she could clear them. I was shocked after seeing her using Hand language, I was shocked after seeing that she really doesn't Remember me.

Why it feels strange. Just Now, It felt like I was seeing the complete stranger, but when she was dancing, she felt familiar.

Seems like, So Many things changed in these past 10 Years. Especially, Her.

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