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Originally posted by: anamika365
Beautiful 🤗🤗
I love the conversations when things are left unsaid, because it isn't always essential. Their actions speak far louder ❤️❤️
Waiting to read the next part
Thankyou so much,I wanted to end this one where they say without saying and I hope you will enjoy the next one too for it continues this way.Hint.Will be updating asap.
Originally posted by: coolgal270
This was breathtaking Ankita. I felt each & every emotion.
Love the way you are so clear in your thoughts & how you proceed to pace d story.. Absolutely beautiful.
Loved it so much. Thank you for sharing!
Looking forward to many more.
Cheers
Sumi.
Thankyou so much Sumi for reading this and taking time out to reply here.I am glad you enjoyed it.
NOTE - This is the final part of this story and its posted in two parts.I didn't want to prolong it further so posting it one go.
Divided into two posts,this update is set after an one month leap from the previous update.It is important to keep that detail whilst reading this.
Dedicated to my friend Yukta who wanted me to write an Holi OS on ShaKhi and that is how this baby was born.
Hope you enjoy reading this really long update and the essence of Shaurya and Anokhi is delivered.
DIALOGUES IN ITALICS
SHAKHI TS - JO TERE HOYEGA ZAROOR AAYEGA
PART 2
SHAURYA
He hummed slowly buttoning up his shirt as he saw his reflection in the mirror.
He had smiled more in the past one month than he has in the last 26 years of his life Shaurya mused and the reason was one.
Anokhi Bhalla
She had managed to not only make room in his heart but had found the way past the armour around his heart.
He may have been the first one to have an inkling of what had already started brewing between them but it has been her who has thrown light on the flicker of hope which has showed him she was sailing in the same boat.
Her genuine concern and worry for his life that fateful night a month back had managed to thaw the last remnants and there had been no looking back.
She can even fight him for him and that had been his true soul’s desire which he hasn’t even voiced out to himself.
His calm and routine life had been restricted to only doing his best for SIAC taking it to new heights,being the best professor he was capable of for his students,to never disappoint his Badimaa and Badepapa and be a good human.
UNTIL HER
Now he had other things rather someone who made looking forward to next day promising and exciting.
His days started now by either of them messaging the other first and sleep only bestowed mercy on him after their conversations that extended to past midnight.
They met frequently but Shaurya made sure to visit places which never hurt Anokhi’s self respect.That was one thing he will never let anyone compromise with least of all himself.
He was yet to ask her our formally on a date but deep down he was aware they had crossed that stage long back.
Dating wasn’t even a word he would associate with them.They weren’t just spending time together but building the foundation of their future TOGETHER.
Though Shaurya you really need to plan something special for her and that too soon.
Around her,he had let himself be.There was no pretense,no obligation or duty to fulfill.
He was just Shaurya and She was just Anokhi.
The one for whom he can be the guiding star when sitiuation warranted and the one who will be his light if need arose.
Whom he knew will be waiting eagerly for him now and thus snapping himself out of her thoughts,he quickly proceeded to SIAC to make sure no trouble reaches his girl.
ANOKHI
Anokhi sighed satisfied with how the aroma filled the room.
It hasn’t been easy but when had she let hurdles stop her from doing something she truly wanted to.
Today’s holi was special and she was gonna make sure that her well that man since couldn’t call him PS anymore.
The past one month had been an awakening with both of them coming to know of many unfamiliar and anew aspects of each other.
After that fateful night at his cabin lines weren’t blurry anymore between them.
Shaurya refused to divulge how he had postponed his departure to Patiala but he had done it and when she had asked he had only flicked her nose to say she didn’t had to be concerned with it.
For now he had mumbled but she had heard it.His family,her family their pasts were topics they both have steered away from till now.
P
Their schedules,her job and studies and his duties didn’t make this a cakewalk but both of them made the conscious efforts to talk and converse with each other.
There was no awkwardness or a topic Anokhi couldn’t talk to him about.With him she knew he was always safe emotionally,mentally and physically and that feeling was a high Anokhi always wanted to bask in.
She vividly remembered the feel of his arms around her as he had repeatedly kissed her head when she had recounted the night she had run away from her wedding.
Anokhi had seen him look at her as if he came to a decision when he had held her face in his hands and kissed her on her forehead before dropping her to the hostel that night.
They both were walking a thin line managing to make most of the time count but it was a tickling time bomb Anokhi knew.
Today though was not about dwelling about his or her pasts.It was about making sure that their first holi together could be made special.
It had taken her time but over this past one month she had realised that some blessings come in disguise.
“I am so excited for the holi party in the college”.Anokhi had exclaimed when they were leisurely walking around in the park at the outskirts of Chandigarh.
“Then you make the most of it ,just be careful you don’t end up drinking something unusual okay though SIAC has strict protocol for bringing bhang in the Institute premises.”Shaurya had told her sincerely.
“What do you mean by you enjoy?Aren’t you gonna be there ?.”
Her excitement had immediately taken a huge dive down knowing he won’t be there.
“No Anokhi,I won’t be”.
“I don’t celebrate Holi,I just don’t “.
A shadow had crossed his features as if he was back at some dark place.She had held his hand in both of hers,asking no question but it had been the first time he had shared a figment of his past albeit painful.
“I was very young 4 years but I still remember as it was yesterday.Maybe because it was her last holi with us.The last holi I celebrated before she left.”
Anokhi knew "She" was Aastha Mam and he was in a zone where he felt like sharing it with someone and she was touched he trusted her with it.
A wishful smile crossed his face as be recounted
“ Early morning I had sneaked in and covered their faces with diff colors.
When Dad saw,he got so angry but she didn’t let him say a word to me and afterwards we spent the whole day playing in the garden".
Pulling her closer Shaurya had told
“Back then and till today,I am not so fond of sweets but you know that dish halwapuri,she used to feed me that with her own hands”.
After she left,the dish,the festival it just lost that spark and Dad used to be always nursing a hangover.Badimaa tried to initally but I couldn’t so she let me be."
Anokhi had held him giving him to compose himself knowing how much it taken out of him to share it with her and had asked him
“So what do you usually do on this day?.”
“Well since everyone goes to Holi party every year,I indulge in some good old reading which I don’t give time to do otherwise”
“Such a PS you are!”. Anokhi had teasefully remarked making him laugh out aloud.
“How did you use to celebrate holi in Kapurthala?”.
“It
used to be so much fun.Papaji used to be away visiting his sister so mostly so me and di had the whole house to ourselves.We used to cook our favourite dishes,dance and play with our friends the whole day”. She had excitedly told him.
“Then your first Holi at SIAC must be special too.You must enjoy to the fullest.” And she had smiled in agreement.
It had been the end of that particular conversation a week back but an idea had taken root in her head which she had implemented last night during their call.
Over this period of time her loyalties had shifted Anokhi knew.Her respect for her mentor was same but now his pain pained her and she would be damned if she let another holi pass by without him celebrating it.
Therefore she had taken a page from his book and applied reverse psychology as he had done when he had baited her take the economics prelims exam.She was aware now the bitterness nowhere in sight for they had talked about the incident in detail.
During their call last night she has gone for the kill.
“Okay Anokhi.Good night I’ll see you day after tomorrow.Its Saturday is there anyone special you want to go?”.
“I can’t say now because I overheard some students saying that what’s a Holi party without some bhang”.
There has been a pregnant pause at his end and she had continued trying hard to control the laughter that was threatening to erupt out of her.
“Reema is gonna be with me and we were thinking we ought to have some fun in college besides studying.We might ust try Bhaang so God knows what shenangians we will be upto”.
“Anokhi bhang is strictly prohibited in the premises”.
“You have been in college once,you know students always find a way”.
He had just cut the call with “Ill see you tomorrow”and Anokhi knew her reverse pschyology has worked out.
This was one aspect Anokhi could place all her bets on.Shaurya was immensely protective about her and he will be there tomorrow ignoring his own discomfort just to make sure she doesn’t land up in any soup.
Warmth filled her heart on just how adorable he was at times.She wanted to pull his cheeks and No Nikki.She stopped herself before her thought went for the till now forbidden territory.
Packing the halwa puri she had made by borrowing the induction from Pammi Aunty Anokhi proceeded to get ready for the day.
Dressed in an off-white lehenga choli today she let go of her little inhibition and embraced the woman in her who wanted to look special for her special someone.
CONTINUED BELOW👇👇
IN SIAC
Shaurya looked around for Anokhi his gaze darting to and fro around the whole campus.The party was about to commence and he wanted her here.
Everyone has been surprised when he had stepped down announcing he was joining them today.But he had dodged questions just answering he wanted to.
He didn't care Shagun was here.She had arrived this morning when they all were just about to leave and badimaa had invited her to the holi function.
Sure he had found it odd but his only focus had been to reach SIAC asap.
Greeting her formally he had walked past her towards his car not sparing a second glance towards her.
He will see why she was here all of a sudden later but he wasn't gonna let her tag along with him.The seat besides him was now reserved for someone and damn if he let anyone take that place.
He saw her then and Shaurya could bet,his heart has skipped several beats.She was vision dressed in that off white lehenga,her long hair that had irritated him once were now one of his favourite attributes about her.
Their gaze met and and his lips curved into smirk as he found the obvious appreciation mirrored in her eyes.
He couldn’t go to her directly without making it obvious.He had crossed the stage where it bothered him how his family will react to this news.
He just didn’t want to take a step forward without talking it out with her.
“Nikki thoda sa sabr kar.Already Reema was looking at you doubtfully when your stopped her from putting colors on you”.
Anokhi had been giving herself the peptalk,trying hard to not stare at him openly as he stood there looking more handsome than ever in a white kurta and jeans.
She was making her way towards where all the Sabherwals stood to greet them when she overheard Bebo and Kitty conversing with each other.
“Shaurya Bhaiya looks so happy today no”.
“Why not?.Our to be Bhabhi is here”.
“Seriously I am so glad Shagun came back.Ever since Aastha taiji left this is the first time Shaurya Bhaiya is celebrating Holi”.
"Where had she disappeared suddenly?." Anokhi was just here and was making her way towards him but now she was nowhere to be seen.
Shaurya had turned to respond to other students who came to wish him politely declining them to not put colors on him but this girl was now out of his sight.
Had she actually gone to drink Bhang?.was his first thought but then he shunned it away.He had seen the glint in her eyes and knew she was as eager to meet him as he was.
He tried calling her but her phone was switched off.Now it was worrisome as he couldn’t spot her anywhere.
Excusing himself he made a beeline towards the only places he could think of Anokhi being.His cabin was locked so it only left the library as he dashed towards it.
And there she was indeed.Locking the door behind him he strode forward wanting to give her a piece of mind first for making him so worried by going away suddenly and then wishing her in his style.
As he took the much needed breath,Anokhi turned in his direction,they had been in a similar situation over a month back.Though that night her tears were because she was worried for him.
Today those same eyes only held accusation in them,the warmth he had gotten to used to seeing,the sparkle in her eyes that he wanted to the reason for was missing.
"Congratulations!!". In the whole time he has known her,Shaurya had never heard her voice so devoid of emotion.
“On your engagement.Aapne pehle bataya nahi mujhe.But why would you tell me?.Who am I to you anyways ?”.
“Dimaag kharab ho gaya hai tumhara?.Andaza bhi hai kya bol rahi hoon?.”. Shaurya asked his voice rising a little though this was the last thing he wanted to do right now but what the heck had transpired in such a short span of time.
“Main toh sirf bol rahi hoon,aap toh karne jaa rahe ho.I am so stupid,I assumed you are here for the celebrations because of me but no you are here because your fiance is here”.
Even though she was speaking in anger,Shaurya was proud of her.There's My Girl he thought as she stood tall willing to ask him questions.
“Can you please enlighten me Miss Anokhi Bhalla who do you think exactly is my fiance?.”
“I saw her standing besides your family but thought it was some guest.Now I know she is your to be fiance Shagun”
“Waise pasand kaafi achi hai aapki”.Anokhi spoke her face betraying what her voice was saying.
“Haan achi toh kaafi hai.” Shaurya confirmed with pride shining in his eyes.
"Do you l,lo,love her?".Anokhi's voice stammered breaking apart on the word love as two traitorous tears rolled down her eyes.
Shaurya closed the distance between them purposefully as and caged her between the wall and himself.
“You can't even ask me this without getting teary eyed and you were congratulating me just now.How will you will able to see it happen Anokhi?.”
Lifting her face up he stared deep into her eyes and asked solemnly
"Dekh paogi roz mujhe kisi aur ke saath,in my car sitting on the seat you have been sitting since past one month,where we have moved past our bickerings to comfortable silences?.".
Pushing his arm away from the wall,he held her gently by shoulders and demanded.
"Bolo jawaab do Anokhi,debate competition mein hamesha prize Jeeta hai naa tumne,toh ab bhi jawaab do.
Someone else I'll talk to every night ,whose voice be the last I hear every night before I fall asleep,someone else who hand I'll hold in crowds,someone else who will--".
“ENOUGH". Anokhi shouted trying to push away from his hold.His each word pushing the dagger deep into her heart.
"I don’t want to hear anything.Let Me Go!”.
His arm shot out holding her by her waist and with the other he entwined their fingers.
“Maine abhi kaha naa tumse meri pasand bahut achi hai lekin ek baat hai in matters of heart she is a tubelight.”
“How could you even believe what kitty and bebo were blabbering and then cry your heart out here”.Shaurya asked his with a hint of anger in his tone.
“Do you know how worried I got when I tried looking for you and couldn’t find you?.Do you?.And as for letting go,forget it Miss Anokhi Bhalla,
I AM NOT HOLDING ON TO LET GO EVER.
“But since you have formed this misconception let me clear this once and for all.I would have told you myself someday but never would I have wanted for it come in front of like you it did today and cause tears which I can’t stand.”
“I never offered to share my protien bar with Shagun,I never wanted to call her by any special name,it didn't matter to me if we didn't talk for days and I surely never orchestrated reasons to meet her.”
“She is a nice person but the reason of agreeing to marrying her was never love it happened because she fit the criteria of being the perfect Sabherwal bahu and we were compatible but just on paper.It was simple and uncomplicated.She was to know her responsibilities and me mine.”
He left her hand to hold her face and whispered .
“Why it broke off and yes it was me who called it off I’ll tell you all of it just not now for you need to understand this once and for all Anokhi if there is a God up there Ill be forever grateful it didn’t happen for if it had life would have passed by me and I wouldn't have known what's its to be really alive.”
Shaurya held her dear face in his palms as each syllable poured out from the deepest core of his heart.
To know a girl with fire in her eyes and calmness jn her soul.The girl in whose presence I can be myself.
With whom I can dance ,the only one with whom I'll share my protien bar,the one with whom I can have engaging discussions about economics.
The one with whom I can let loose all my inhibitions with,the only person who makes me smile with her antics.
Who is always landing up in some trouble but it doesn’t matter for I’ll always be cheering her on,
The one who is strong enough to fight her own battles and can fight with me for my wellbeing.
"The one who for some moments forgot that you wouldn't have done or said something if you didn't mean it by your heart".It was Anokhi who completed it this time having realised her impulsiveness and the fear that had gripped her of losing him.
"I might never be fully able to explain what and how much you mean to me but if I am here 25 years then it's for you,you never ever have to compare with anyone.
You Are My Very Own Personal Wonder My Anokhi."
"AND You Are My Ian".Anokhi lovingly,not Shaurya Sir,Not PS But Her IAN.
Something noone else will address you as.Something I believe you are to me.".
Shaurya pulledout the packet of gulal from his pocket,he twirled her,her back hitting his chest.
The proximity heating up their senses,Shaurya opened her fist smearing the red color on her hands,his fingers grazing her bare waist sensually,her hitched breath the only sound to be heard,he moving upwards towards her arms,her neck and her face not leaving an inch of her skin untouched with his color.
He turned her around pulling her flush against him and bending down rubbed his cheeks against hers,his voice hoarse with emotion as he whispered in her ears "HAPPY HOLI".
The passion hidden in those orbs couldn't be hidden anymore,he lifted her a little as her lips parted on her own and his swooped down to hers in their first kiss.
Hesitant innocent pecks quickly turned passionate and intense,her hands snaked around his neck,his group on her waist growing firmer as they savoured the first touch of love and passion.
The loud noise of music playing forced them to break apart and Anokhi embraced him quickly partly because of the blush she knew she was supporting but mostly because her favourite place was being in his arms.
“I don’t want to go out”.Her voice was muffled in his embrace.
“You think I’ll let someone else see you this way".Shaurya asked and Anokhi could imagine how she did appear right now with the way their colored hands have been all over each other just moments ago.
Pulling away a little but still holding her in his arms,Shaurya kissed her head affectionately as he told her.
"Call Reema and tell her you are going to celebrate the festival with your sister and I’ll message Badimaa that it got too noisy so I left for a long drive".
"But won’t they notice your car?." Anokhi asked as she switched her phone on and sent the message to Reema.
"No as I didn’t want to risk anyone else tagging along with me.I reached her first and my car is parked quite far so noone will notice it".
"But we can’t go out and neither can we stay here the whole time". Anokhi replied not wishing for anything or anyone to intrude their space today.
"Who said we are going out?".
Holding her hand he took her to the upper portion of library,towards the last set of books that were stacked vertically and winking at her touched the senser router turning it around.
Anokhi’s could only gape in wonder at the cave hidden behind it.A small but feasible room with a mini fridge,laptop and couch being it's only embellishments.
"Noone knows this exists,once when everyone was out of the city to attend a wedding during the holidays,I got this constructed ". Shaurya answered her unspoken question.
"I used to come here often to study earlier or when I needed sometime to just be when you know memories".
"You won’t come alone anymore". Anokhi all but Declared.
“Now are you gonna keep making demands or feed me this halwa puri you have made.”
Ever since she had heard Bebo and Kitty's conversation,Anokhi had just ran towards the library as a sob had threatened to break out,her heart had shattered into million pieces hearing those words that Shaurya was getting engaged to someone else.
Albeit he had found her moments after and he had not only cleared her confusion but today they both have found the One.An I Love You could never suffice what they meant to the other.
"I picked it up from the table when you were quite distracted".
Unable to resist herself she pulled his cheeks as he scrunched up his face.Leaning up she kissed his cheeks and sitting on the couch that could barely fit two people they fed each other the simple delicasy Shaurya hadn't tasted in years.
"May I?". Shaurya asked getting up extending his hand towards his lady.
As she looked on perplexed,he replied
"How can holi celebration be complete without you dancing?".Reminding her he hadn't forgotten her ritual for Holi.
"But Music?."
"Do we really need one?".
Anokhi shook her head as she let him pull her up into his.arms,their arms snug around each other as they twirled and dipped and danced to their heart's desire on the rhythm of their synchronised heartbeats.
It was amidst loving kisses,tender touches,caring actions and the belief of finding the one for whom love seemed shorter.Anokhi and Shaurya celebrated their FIRST HOLI together.
"Be With Someone Who Don’t Just Come Up With The Promise Of A Better Tomorrow But Makes You Live The Present"
THE END
This is so beautifully written. Amazing. Loved it very much. This was like cherishing all the memories of shakhi. Please do write more.
Thankyou so much for liking this.The last part of this is pending which I'll post in a while so do check after a while.
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