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Tej ,shaan,alok ,Astha and two other lecturers were gathered in the board room.
Tej again looked at the watch and sighed
"Shaan ,where is shaurya he was supposed to be here 15 mins back"
"I tried calling him,his phone is unreachable"replied a worried shaan
"This boy is making a habit of being untracable" retorted Tej who was equally worried
Just then shaurya arrived and apologised for being late and the meeting commenced they discussed about the upcoming term exams .
"I m sorry guys I was late , but I have a really good news which held me back" said a smiling shaurya
"And what might that be ?" Asked Tej
"That international literature program which was to be held in 6 Indian cities "started shaurya
"The same program where chandigarh is also included ?"asked alok
"Well , yes that same program where MOE has opened an opportunity for colleges to be the host facilitator and work along with the international University "smiled shaurya
"And ?" Asked Tej with a raised brow
"And... SIAC is granted to be the host college for chandigarh" he was elated to bring this news.
They all boomed with happiness, it was a huge opportunity ,along with the international recognition .
"This is a big opportunity to us "said alok with a twinkle in his eyes
"Well done shaurya" said Tej who was proud of his son
Aastha nd shaan looked at shaurya with big grins
"Thank you everyone but it was group effort from everyone" replied shaurya who was really happy with something ,SIAC was and always has been is first love
"So when will the teams be here ?" Asked Tej
" By the end of this week , the official workshop starts a week later"replied shaurya
"So who is going to be the head from SIAC?"asked shaan
"I think I have a team planned .can we guys meet up in an hour . This team I picked will be ready with other formalities by then "said shaurya
All members agreed to meet later. Shaurya excused himself and almost ran out of the room . Other two lecturers were excused as well. Only sabherwals were remained seated
"All wandering in the wilderness did him some good , we are finally getting our old shaurya back "quipped Tej
"Ofcourse, bhaisaab didn't you see how he was all excited and full of enthusiasm at the progress of SIAC" added a grinning alok
"He is , I hope he comes around sooner "added shaan
Aastha looked at the sabherwal men who were waiting for their son to return and saw a hope again , but deep down they all know it's just a flickering hope, cause they themselves have been the cause of his current state, they all are equally responsible for pushing him away from his life, his love, His Anokhi .
Her thoughts were interrupted when shaan nudged her, informing her about something that needed her signatures.she nodded and again looked at the sabherwal men who looked quite content at something. Men and there hopes. She shook her head
An hour later all the members met again in the board room
"Good afternoon everyone, as we all know this is a big opportunity and this shall open many more doors for SIAC, let bring our best foot forward" said shaurya
Everyone clapped
"Are u ready with team ?"asked Tej
"Yes ,the team from our side will be Ms jasmin perrera HOD lit. dept, mr.ajay Srivastav lit dept and ms kitty sabherwal, kitty sabherwal just joined us this will good exposure as well as gud experience "
"Who wil be heading the team ?"asked Aastha
"Ms. Jasmin perrera will be heading the SIAC team, Ms jasmin are ready with your resprenstatuon ?"asked shaurya
Ms.jasmin nodded yes and took the dias. jasmin perrara was beautiful woman in her late 20's. Oval faced, dark curly hair ,twinkling eyes ,most charming smile and full of enthusiasm .she sure knows how to engage ppl ,she has a great command over her speech ,she was the youngest lecturer to be the HOD in no long time.no wonder she was popular among all the students and most lecturers. She was a charming person .
After the presentation every member were impressed and also added their views where needed. The other members excused themselves to attain their duties, while the lit dept. Excused themselves to prepare for the upcoming project.
Shaurya was Checking the papers while a rare smile spread across his face , which didn't go unnoticed by the senior sabherwals.
"Shaurya"said Tej trying to get his attention
"Yes, bade papa " he looked at Tej only to get back to his project papers, the same project which has been his baby for last few weeks
"You picked a wonderful team, but we would rather like if u could personally take the lead, you've been working on this project,you will know better "said Tej , looking at shaurya trying to read his son who looked Fragmented.
"Bade papa, I'd love to but....m afraid I can't give it the time this project needs" replied shaurya without beating around the bush, they say time teaches everything , and it did thought him to say no and put across his words without being apologetic for being himself.
"But shaurya you know this project better than everyone, noone could lead it better than you" argued shaan seeing how their flickering hope was about to be Doused.
"Dad, u all know I have no proper schedule, I agreed to be on board because I will not have to be present here everyday , and this project will demand my presence ." Countered shaurya
"It's a matter of 5 weeks shaurya, u can surely put your wandering on hold for a month" tej said pinning his old eyes on shaurya almost challenging him to say otherwise. Shaurya was ready to argue when his eyes moved across their waiting faces.he sighed inwardly and gave in . U cannot fight the people who loves you they bring the choicest of arguement on the table .
"Okay , I guess my wandering can take a seat back so the seniors can have their way"the sarcasm slipped out like a fine tune, he was being master at it . It didn't bothered sabherwals as long as they had him around.
Aastha mentally rolled her eyes at the men ,the seniors and the junior. Something's never change one of those things were sabherwals defiant genes.
"Since it's settled shaurya will lead the project , Tej bhai saab u should pick another person to look after the examination committee"proped Astha trying to diffuse the battle of wills between shaurya and Tej .
Tej was the first to look away.shaurya had became more rebellious with the time, it was only during these arguments did he show his real emotions which he carefully kept undercheck. Shaurya who was level headed and a kind son was lost in the battle he have been fighting. For some odd reason aastha liked this version of shaurya more than the former, because this rugged shaurya was the real shaurya who had been hiding behind the masked shaurya, this was the real him.
"..... And the exams, aastha could you fill in the position ?" Aastha was forced out of her mental monologue when Tej asked her something.
"Ah...erm sorry but I cannot take that position , iam only a partial member on board with no active role in college , It would be wrong to take the liberties of being a sabherwal and the ngo is keeping me busy ."replied Astha taking fine digs at the sabherwals, the time did thought mother-son duo to fight their little battles, now they are mastering at it . Shaurya smiled at his mother remembering the day where he agreed to be back on the board only if his mother is on the board. Which actually took aastha by surprise. Aastha first denied having to do anything with SIAC it took shaurya days to convince his equally strong willed mother to get on the board. It was kind of shaurya's remorse for getting between his parents relation and to give back to sabherwals for all the time he was misguided where his mother was concerned.Since sabherwals needed shaurya back they agreed to get aastha on the board with their own clauses, having no full authority was one their clause. Shaurya agreed as long as Astha was on the board . Times changed but ingrained mentally was taking its time to be uprooted.
Tej nodded and picked a random lecturer on the board for the duty .
All the time aastha lived away from her son and love of her life, moulded her into a woman of steel who didn't backed down.And sarcasm always ran in her blood which she passed down to her child aswell. Wounds of years cannot be healed within days , also being bitter towards things and people gave her the margin of being a human , she never liked being on the pedestal of being great .
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Anokhi ran around like a headless chicken .surrounded by heaps of papers.she was in her element whenever it came to her studies and career. The only thing that bothered her was the thought of going back to place where her emotions were rattled to the point of going numb.
Ringing of cell phone distracted her from the work. Trying to find the damn piece of annoyance which was lying beneath the papers she sighed when she could put the blarring ringtone to stop.reprimanding herself For not putting it on silent before work .
"Speak"annoyance laced her words
"Now, sweet sister that's not how u talk to your elder sister"came a pat reply from other side
"Dii...how are u ? How's everyone at home .. I wasn't expecting your call ..isn't it late there"anokhi fired her questions
"M good, eveyones gud .. it's just I missed my little sister.. and yes it's late .. but I was working on this new event which kept me up "replied babli as if she was in a viva
"Oh dii you need to take care of your self and calm down "replied anokhi while trying to set the papers in order
"Says the one who is shuffling between papers.."chuckled babli
"Wo... Dii I have this program .. how's pari ? How's Ahir ji?.."anokhi tried changing the subject
"Niki ..they both are rocking .. and u ..beating around the bush doesn't suits you"
"Di...we have this program ...which iam part of .. is a workshop based...and this is what is keeping me busy.. my whole career is depended on this project."anokhi changed her stance which didn't go unnoticed by babli
"Niki, u always fared well you need to relax you have come this far all by your hardwork.. look forward and don't panic . This babli is always with you.. in spirits that is "babli tried motivating a rather lost anokhi.
"Thanks di.. u've no idea what you mean to me"replied anokhi thankful to her sisters wisdom
"I guess I have quiet an idea ... Go take rest or watever helps u unwind urself .. stop thinking. Love u bye"
"
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Few days later
Shaurya was seated in his cabin going through the last minute preps for the upcoming workshop. For some unknown reason this workshop gives him hope.hope for the better things.
A knock interrupted him
In came a tall beautiful girl dressed in summer dress.
"Shaurya ...sir"
"Speak"
"As u know .. I have been out of country.. I didn't knew about this workshop . Now the admin say I cannot enroll for the same .. this is unfair .."she pouted
"Registrations were started A month back ms kohli. "Replied shaurya
"But that was before u were head of this workshop sir...and m sure u can still add me in ...."she said trying to get closer to shaurya
"Sorry, rules are rules ms kohli . M sure u know this seeing how your father is one of the members on board"
"It's not like rules will be broken for the first time shaurya sir...maybe a donation can help me"she smirked trying to waver his authority
"The enrollment deadline ended . Nothing could be done . Not even a huge donation from your father. U may leave the cabin "
"Oh my always forgetting soul .. this is the gift I bought especially for . This reminded me of you "she said handing him a branded watch
"I cannot accept that , and if you are done bribing I have important work to do "replied shaurya in a clipped tone
"It's just a gift sir"
"I cannot accept anything thing from students. Now leave"
"Ofcourse, a rule breaker knows better about rules, that infamous student -professor trysting isnt forgetable"she Said placing her hand on his
He pulled away his hand
"Ouch! seems like opportunist and gold diggers are your type"
"LEAVE ."he gritted through his teeth
There was a knock on the door
"Sorry to disturb sir but we are getting late for the orientation "said a smiling jasmin from he door
Shaurya moved out without giving glance towards ms. Kohli
Shaurya and jasmin walked ,when shaurya realised he forgot his file in the cabin
"It's okay sir I will get it "said jasmin
Jasmin bumped into ms kohli on her way to director's office
"Oh the famous Anaya kholi graced the college with her presence ,to what do we owe your presence ? "
"Jasmin mam"she said rolling her eyes
"Oh wonders! U remember your professor too,with the constant donation coming from mr kohli thought his child needs spl attention with memory "replied jasmin
"There ms.perrera, siding with the sabherwals all the time"Anaya spewed her venom
"Ofcourse! I teach at the SIAC , I will always be loyal towards them "she smiled
"Even the loyalty won't get you shaurya sabherwal, that man is whipped behind a gold digger who left him long time ago "
"I thought economics is your majors,where only your father's money is getting you through but discussing professors personal life is your fav subject, next time I won't let it slide keep that tongue of yours in check"she said gently tapping on her arm leaving a fuming Anaya
He was reading the brochures when he bumped into someone
"I m sorrr..."his words didn't came out
"It's okay" said a woman in her irish accent
And started mumbling to herself in her punjabi with her heavy irish accent
He tried helping her pick the scattered papers. This woman kind of knocked his memories.
And those Memories though being very beautiful still brought endless heartache for him, a dull ache engulfed his heart with a sense of an unknown emotion .he thought he knew all the emotion related to pain . This was new, an aching hope. A wait which was endless again knocked his door. That I'll disguised yearning started to spread across his heart , which he thought now he his full command over . Why now he thought to answer his question he saw something which shook his soul . From the corner of his eyes he saw a figure coming towards them.he could never fail to recognise her .
He couldnt stop looking at her trying to decipher if it was really her or another fragment of his imaginations
Dressed in a lake blue pant-suit with a crisp white shirt underneath. Her hair done in tight french knot at the back,few of her rebellious hair escaping and fanning her face.those doe like eyes framed behind a sleekiest spects which was resting on her button nose, those lips which wouldn't stop talking were clipped in tight line.while her eyesfuriously reading the papers in her hand and a cup of coffee in her other hand . Is she real ? . His heart skipped a beat .
Ek umeed ne simat di humari bikhri zindagi,
Har dard aaj nayi saans bankar aayi
Wo jiski tamanna labon par bhi nahi aayi
Wo aaj khayalon se hote huwe Haqeeqat ban aayi
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