Chapter 6

Aysha

@matwamango

PART 6

RECAP-A stranger boards the plane and is seated next to Kanya. They have a war of words. Kanya is shocked to know that the stranger knows who she is and tries to guess who the person by asking several questions about his past. Kanya was not expecting Ranbir Nanda her mortal enemy.

Kanya stared back at the guy in front of her still trying to figure out what he said was true but then brushed the thought aside as there were more than one Ranbir Nanda in the world right. Plus this guy was definitely HOT. She had a hard time concentrating sitting next to him and she tried to remind herself that she was after Karan. The guy she knew back in school was the total opposite. But then again she had a hard time listening to anything he told her as she was too busy concentrating on his chiselled looks. She definitely wanted to touch his hair that was tied back in a pony tail.

R-Hello! Kanya kaha koi gayi? U definitely R a day dreamer.

K-I was thinking tum joke acha kar lete ho. Mujhe dara di thi.

R-Joking about what?

K-Tumhara naam bilkul us Ranbir Nanda se miltha hain. Sach main kaho na.

R-Good to know main abhi bhi tumhe joker dikhta hoon. I am Ranbir Nanda chipkali. I see U R as dense as ever. Kisi cheez tumhari dimakh main atak tha nahin.

K-Oh my God tum sach much ki woh ho. lekin tum to saand te. Itni badlaav. Kaise? U R here to break up Radha and Karan right?

R-Itne sare sawaal. Never judge a book by its cover. That is what U have always been good at right. Its been years Kanya people change. Life changes U. i guess U guys made me stronger. Better myself. Years of trying to make it to the big time. The struggle. Not eating right. Hitting the gym trying to rid all my aggression there. Its a great stress buster. Until one day i made a break through. Made all the money i could that nobody so much as recognizes me as the old Ranbir. I have my own designers come up with a new look and poof. Here i am. Its been fun Kanya. Ur expression were killing me totally. I've not had this much fun. Nice to know U like the new me. Maybe not the person.

K-I put my foot in it again. Well the next day or two should be fun. Sorry about before.

R-U've changed your tune. U never used to apologize.

K-Well i was in the wrong. I guess we will be seeing each other a lot more seeming as we R going to be at the wedding. We can help each other win our love back.

R-I'm sorry this is where i have to differ from U. this is a war that i will fight on my own just like i have been doing all my life.

K-2 heads R better than 1.

R-That might be in your case but not me.

K-Tumhe kaha na sorry. I didn't know.

R-Its ok. Tumse yahi umeed thi. Nothings changed.

K-I'm not the old Kanya Ranbir. I didn't mean to insult U like that. If i knew U were.

R- U wouldn't have sl*gged me off yeah. Its ok. I don't blame U as i'm over the past. Don't dwell on it i'm not.

K-Thats not what i mean. God tum kitne patronizing karte ho. tum tab jangle te abh bhi ho. I know Ur a high flyer and that but at least accept my apology.

R-Kanya can we at least be civil the next day or 2? Itna gussa acha nahin hain.

K-Ok.

Ranbir and Kanya have a little nap for 3 hours or maybe more. Kanya wakes up first. Goes to the bathroom. Comes back to sit down. She looks at a peaceful looking Ranbir. She started thinking about the past and then comes back to the present. She was transfixed by Ranbir. He never had that effect on her before. Ever. For some reason even back then he was one person that had the biggest reaction from her. She felt bad again. Her mind was on Karan when she boarded the stupid plane but now her thoughts were consumed with Ranbir. After all these years she saw him again only to get into fights with him. In a way it was better Ranbir would make her job easier. He would be battling it for Radha and she will do the same for Karan. They will be none the wiser.

Ranbir woke up hearing his cell phone go off. He took the call. He was very annoyed and abrupt with the person for not being able to get the contract sorted. He made sure everything was running smoothly before he left and it was just a day gone. Kanya was looking much better if not a little pale.

R-Business call.

K-Oh i guessed. U seem to know what U R talking about. U have so much authority in your voice.

R-This is how U do business.

K-Probably why i'm in the mess i'm in.

R-So how long have U been up?

K-Half an hour or so.

R-Well i'll just go freshen up.

Ranbir does that and returns looking more awake. The stewardess comes in with breakfast and asks Kanya what she wants. By then Ranbir is already sitting down. Kanya is too busy looking at Ranbirs hair which is loose and wet.

Stewardess-Man what do U want?

K-Ranbir.

Ranbir looks back at Kanya with a smile on his face. He started getting the feeling that he was getting Miss Chipkali a little too worked up.

R-She's asking U tum kaoge kya?

K-Oh toast is fine thank U with chocolate spread.

R-Try a healthier option.

K-Its not like i have to watch my weight. I'm trying hard to gain but no matter what nothing works.

R-U R blessed then. I need to watch what i eat. I will try some cerial with dries fruits please.

Kanya munches away on her breakfast and drinks her orange juice. The stewardess comes back and gives Ranbir straight black coffee.

K-I see tum strong kisam ke aadmi ho. How much coffee is in there?

R-I asked for strong so thats what i got. Its starts the day off with a bang. Try some.

K-Sorry i like mine really sweet with 3 spoons of sugar and lots of milk.

R-So Kanya R we ok?

K-Yeah. I'm glad U don't have any grudges.

R-Lifes too short to hold them. I'm not the angry young man i used to be but U bring out the worst in me.

K-I can say the same for U.

R-Looks like we R really more a like huh. Still after our past loves.

K-Well i never want to look back and regret i never did anything in life.

R-I've achieved all i can i just want Rads back U know. Make a go of it.

K-I just hope its not late. I don't want to break anyone up but if theres a chance then i want to take it.

R-Same here. If i remember correctly Karan was never in love with U.

K-True. The one guy i wanted nevr wanted me and the guys i never set eyes on wanted me. Weird na.

R-Well they do say we want what we can't have.

K-True but Ranbir why did U and Radha break up? U 2 were so close.

R-We grew apart. More like flew apart. I was too proud to accept handouts or any help. She had to be there for her father. Karan was always into her. He had money so went for it. I never thought she'd give in. She said she'd wait.

K-Well she is closing in on 30 and is probably lost hope of U coming for her.

R-U heard.

K-Yeah. We really R a pair but i hope things go well in your qest.

R-U 2. Its strange how we hated the sight of ach other R actually having a conversation.

K-I know but then again we have nowhere to escape.

R-True.

K-Did U do any digging for your U know.?

R-What?

 K-Birth parents?

R-I can't be bothered. They left me long ago. If i don't know them it won't affect me.

K-Sorry if i was prying.

R-Its ok. U know maybe we can help each other out. U know i do feel like i'll need the help as I don't even know if Radha loves Karan or not. I have business to get through. Expansion plans for Europe.

K-So U will be a busy guy then.

R-Yes.

K-Ranbir i'm glad tum mujhe yaha mile. I think if we met in London we would have ended up sabotaging the others plan.

R-U should smile more Kanya. It brings out the colour on your cheeks.

K-U 2 need to stop being so srious and chill. Ache dikhte ho.

R-Woh to meh hu.

K-I guess your confidence is high after your makeover.

R-I don't know.

K-So where R U staying in London?

R-Some top hotel I booked. Never know the name of it but my driver will pick me up. U?

K-I have a bread and breakfast place.

R-Well i guess i'll be seeing U around. U know this isn't a proposition or anything but if U want we can meet each other at my hotel. Its a huge room and i can book another room for U. don't bother wasting your money.

K-But then U will be wasting yours.

R-Look Kanya we R not good friends but this way we can actually help each other more than staying apart.

Kanya thought about it but she did have one problem Ranbir. The new him was too much. After a long concideration she thought why not.