Mana ke hum yaar nahi...(ZKM Season 2 FF) - Epilogue updated - Page 4

Chapter 15.

Aditi helped the Sharmas pack before they left for Delhi. Her parents' car was ready to leave. She was loading her own car when Shaurya called her. She turned to him and greeted.

'All set to go?', he asked. She replied affirmative.

'By the way Ms Shekhawat...it was nice to know you liked my performance so much...'.

Aditi looked at him confused. 'I am sorry?'

'I heard your conversation with Mr Mehra this morning...', Shaurya said with crinkling eyes, struggling to keep a straight face.

'What?..' Aditi looked confused then slowly her expression changed as understanding dawned on her. She looked at him mortified. Her eyes fluttered not knowing where to look. Her face went red when Shaurya burst out laughing.

'There's no need to laugh...I only did that to put him off...', she said slightly annoyed waiting for him to stop. He looks almost handsome laughing...she thought irritated at herself.

Finally Shaurya controlled his laughter.

'On a serious note Ms Shekhawat, there was one more person in audience...your father', he told her.

Aditi's head whirled to him in horror.

Just then her parents came out. 'We are leaving Adu. You will be staying the next week, right?', her mum asked.

'No Ma..I have to go back. I'll have some backlog at work and need to spend more time...', she replied as she turned to her father.

'Dad...'

But Ranveer Shekhawat was already walking towards his car.

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Karuna was in car waiting for Shaurya when she heard him laugh. She turned her head in surprise to see Shaurya standing with Aditi, laughing his heart out. He hadn't laughed like that in ages.

On the way home, she watched Shaurya. He looked relaxed, his eyes looked calm.

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Aditi reached and unpacked. She called home to talk to her father but he was busy. She knew he was angry. She needed to sort it out soon.

On Monday morning, Shaurya got a call from his laywer informing that ACP Aditi Shekhawat had dropped the charges against him. He sat back smiling and dialled Aditi.

'Ms Shekhawat, thank you so much. I would like to invite you for lunch at my restaurent.'

'I am sorry Mr Khanna, I can't do it this week....too much to do', was Aditi's reply.

Shaurya disconnected the call and thought.

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Aditi was starving when she reached home. She showered quickly. Mausi got the dinner ready on the table and was about to leave for the day when the bell rang. Mausi opened the door to reveal Shaurya Khanna. She gave him a suspicious look and turned to Aditi.

'Mausi, this is Mr Shaurya Khanna', introduced Aditi, 'a...friend', she added as an afterthought. Her eyes met his.

'I have made food enough for one person only...', Mausi said looking at her accusingly.

'Oh..he is not here for dinner...', Aditi started when Shaurya interrupted.

'But I am here for dinner, Ms Shekhawat'.

Aditi looked at him surprised when he showed a parcel. 'I have got food with me'.

Mausi left giving them weird looks as Aditi let Shaurya in.

They set the food on the table and Aditi inhaled appreciatively. The food smelt tantalizing.

She picked up each dish and inhaled deeply.

'What are you doing Ms Shekhawat?'

'This food smells delicious..this one's got hints of cinnamon...', she picked another bowl..'this has oregano with basil... I can also smell nutmeg somewhere...', she looked delighted.

Shaurya watched her in surprise. 'Do you cook Ms Shekhawat?'

'No...', she replied, 'I don't cook...I mean I can't cook...I mean I don't know how to cook', she seemed annoyed. Why was she blabbering?

They started eating.

'Umm...this food is delicious, Mr Khanna', Aditi said between mouthfulls.

'These are my wife's recipies', Shaurya told her with pride.

'She must be an amazing cook Mr Khanna..'

'Yes, she was an amazing cook...', Shaurya's eyes went glassy. 'I cheated her once for these recipies.'

Aditi looked at him surprised. She of course knew everything. She felt awkward.

'How are Vicki and Nehal?', she asked changing the subject.

'Good...there's a pooja tomorrow at home. Would you be able to join?'

Aditi was surprised at the sudden invitation. 'I can't do weekdays Mr Khanna.'

He nodded. He'll have to sort something out...he thought.

They ate and chatted companionably before Aditi started looking sleepy.

'How are your nightmares, Ms Shekhawat?', he asked.

She didn't answer for a moment. Their eyes met.

'They are getting less intence..I am able to get some rest', she said.

'That's good..', he looked relieved.

He gave her a recipe of turmeric milk for peaceful sleep before he left.

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So many views but no comments? Looks like no one is liking it. I would rather not bother to update again😀

Originally posted by: monalidp

So many views but no comments? Looks like no one is liking it. I would rather not bother to update again😀

Will give you comments for updates 😊

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This chapter is like a cool breeze I mean they now formed a friendship and Shaurya visited her house that too his wife recipe foods and I'm surprised even with aroma she guessed the foods like Mehak does😃. Her dad is angry but a valid reason. It's a positive changes that's her nightmares reduced for now.

Thanks for the updates Mona 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 .and sorry for late reply ....was busy on to something .. Chapters were beautiful ....and so very well written ....i just loved both chapters....friendship is slowly briewing between Shaurya and Aditi ....she was naming the ingredients so confidently during dinner ...is their any chance of her to be Mehek and known to her ....lets c whats in stores ...and please do keep writing ....will comment for sure ...late comers ate allowed naa😉😉😉😉😉. Eagerly waiting ....please do.continue soon🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Originally posted by: AD04

Thanks for the updates Mona 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 .and sorry for late reply ....was busy on to something .. Chapters were beautiful ....and so very well written ....i just loved both chapters....friendship is slowly briewing between Shaurya and Aditi ....she was naming the ingredients so confidently during dinner ...is their any chance of her to be Mehek and known to her ....lets c whats in stores ...and please do keep writing ....will comment for sure ...late comers ate allowed naa😉😉😉😉😉. Eagerly waiting ....please do.continue soon🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Of course late comers are allowed 😊

Glad that you liked the chapters Arti...will update soon again😊

Chapter 16.

That weekend, Aditi was at her parent's house. She tried to talk to her Dad but he avoided her, his face stern, showing no emotion.

He had been working in his study when Aditi knocked and entered.

'Dad...I can explain...'

He raised his head and leaned back in his chair, waiting.

'It was not like that...what I said to Mr Mehra...'

'So you lied to Mr Mehra?', he asked.

'No...I mean...', she waited trying to think how to word it. Finally she spoke.

'I have been having nightmares about my orphanage...since Mr. Khanna broke in to my flat..'. Ranveer's forehead creased. He knew something was wrong...

'That night, in the hut, I had another nightmare....Mr Khanna helped me, took care of me.'

She waited until he digested this.

'I just twisted the situation to put Mr Mehra off...'. Aditi finished and looked at her Dad sheepishly.

Ranveer sat aghast looking at his daughter. Then he broke into a laughter.

'You didn't tell us about the nightmares', he accused her later. 'You have been looking ill for so long. Maybe we should see a doctor'.

'I'm sorry Dad...but I didn't want to worry you...and its getting better now...'.

He understood. She was a proud woman, she didn't want her fear, her weakness to be revealed. He respected that.

'Alright Adu. So Mr Mehra got what he deserved. I have spoken to Vivaan and he is going to break his partnership', he said, 'Meanwhile, I can promise to keep this to myself if you promise to come straight to me going forward. And if it gets any worse, we are going to see a doctor'.

'Of course, Dad...', she hugged him, feeling relieved.

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Aditi reached home after work to find Shaurya already there, Mausi had let him in and from her expression, she was clearly regretting it. Shaurya had invaded her kitchen, commenting on the hygene, her cooking style, her choice of ingredients and what not. He had tried to teach her the turmeric millk recipe, and scolded her when she could not get the spice combination right. She was flustered and angry and wanted this rude man out of her kitchen. She looked ready to hand in her notice. Shaurya shrugged nonchalantly and went to sit in front of the TV.

Aditi somehow placated Mausi and she left shooting filthy looks in his direction.

'You would better stay out of her kitchen..she is very territorial', Aditi told him. 'And if you inform before coming, I can give her rest. The food just goes waste.'

'Its not worth eating anyway...', he said dismissing. 'You should cook your own food'.

'I don't have time...nor the interest.', she replied rolling her eyes.

She showered and they had dinner. They sat talking for long before he left.

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A week passed and Shaurya started feeling restless. He hadn't seen Aditi since their dinner at her flat. She had looked tired after her day's work, dark circles under her eyes more prominent. He had watched her as they sat and chatted...her hair still wet after her shower, tied in a lose towel, some wetness still glistening on her neck. She was wearing another of her pajamas...cotton t-shirt with shorts. She had not even realised her appearance might be inappropriate... Some people never learn...he thought shaking his head.

He just needed to see her again...

He found a way soon. It was going to be a wedding reception for Vicki and Nehal at White Chillies. It was needed because they had a small wedding and not everyone could attend...he reasoned. Vicki and Nehal were a bit surprised at this late reckoning, but agreed anyway.

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The following Saturday, the Shekhawats were getting ready for the reception. Ranveer and Vivaan were sitting in the lounge, tapping their feet restlessly, waiting for the ladies to get ready. Finally Vivaan got up to check.

'Hurry up you ladies...what's taking you so long?', he shouted knocking on the door.

'Its not me..its Di...', shouted Madhu back from behind the door ,'I have been ready for ages. Di is taking her own sweet time...'.

Turning to Aditi she said..'You are so old and you can't even tie a saree...shame on you Di...'

'Shut up...', Aditi replied. She was frustrated at this saree thingy. 'Ma...why do I have to wear this...I am going to fall over tripping. Can I wear something else?'

'No Adu...', Megha replied exasperated. She went to help Aditi. 'You really need to learn this Adu..its important'.

'Yes Di...its important..', Madhu said mockingly, 'or no one will marry you...'

She continued mocking Aditi until Vivaan shouted again. Somehow Megha wrapped Aditi in the saree and they left for White Chillies.

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Originally posted by: dwriter

Congratulations on your first mehrya story dear👏

my apologies for responding late

Life is much hectic these days..

Hopefully will be back with my fb soon.

Thanks a lot for penning a mehrya story😊

Hey sorry...didn't see your post earlier. Not used to posting here, so didn't see that you had updated your response.

Please do read and let me know your comments...😊

Chapter 15

Thanks for the update 😁

Aditi explained to her dad now the issues sorted out. And it hilarious to read how Shaurya complained about kitchen things. Their comradeship started and he is arranging function to see her 😆

Saree thing reminded me how Shaurya being naughty with Mehak when she wore his gifted Saree 😁☺

Originally posted by: kamali97

Chapter 15

Thanks for the update 😁

Aditi explained to her dad now the issues sorted out. And it hilarious to read how Shaurya complained about kitchen things. Their comradeship started and he is arranging function to see her 😆

Saree thing reminded me how Shaurya being naughty with Mehak when she wore his gifted Saree 😁☺

Yes, Shaurya is going back to being himself again😉