All day long I think about you,
all the night I dream of you,
Yes my heart is longing for love,
Longing for You...โค๏ธ
Prologue :
A/N : concept is same as that of da show. The story starts @ Raj's house where Divya has arrived wid an intention of getting him married to sarita.
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It was half past eight in the morning. Jakotia family as usual was buzzing with its members planning on how to make this day a special one for Divya, the choti Bahu of TV.
"Go on.. Impress her! Its her birthday today," Raj remarked, his tone laced with sarcasm.
"Wah Raj bhaiya, I thought you weren't into daily soaps.. thanks for reminding..." one of his sisters replied.
As Raj finished his breakfast, his head was spinning. Memories flooded his brain. Memories of him and his Divu.
How could he forget that? It was always a special day for him, it was his Divu's birthday before she became the great choti bahu!
"So what should we do?" asked Raj's father.
" Lets all go to Mandir. Divya ji seems asleep. Lets do pooja on her name and get her gifts and surprise her by the time she is awake... " the youngest sister cooed.
"Great Idea!" everyone clapped.
And they quickly wrapped up their breakfast, and were about to leave for the mandir. Sarita wasn't sure if she could leave Divya alone with Raj.
She gave suspicious looks to Raj who was now starting his bike. She was about to speak up when Kamla dragged her away.
~ at the mandir
Sarita sat crying under a holy tree. Everyone was doing pooja for Divya's sake. No one cared about her, not even Raj Ji. Tears were leaking from her eyes continuously.. she was about to wipe them with her palm when someone offered her a handkerchief.
"You... I've seen you somewhere.. " She squeaked.
"My name is Gaurav..., "the man said politely, "Please wipe your tears."
Sarita reluctantly wiped her tears using his handkerchief.
"umm. Thanks.. Why're you here?" she asked unsure of what to say.
"I was here to pray for Divya.. And why are you crying? You're Raj's wife right? "
And they slipped into a conversation. Gaurav sat beside her, his words soothing her soul.
"We both have reasons for being here. They say our wishes come true, if we pray with a pure heart. My heart is pure. And I pray that you get all the love you've been longing for.. " he was looking at the sky.
"I wish Divya succeeds in her mission to convince Raj Ji... " She too was gazing at the clear sky.
"We both are in the same situation sarita Ji. We both are longing for love..Its not easy, I understand your pain. And I tell you, its the same for me. I feel insecure too because Divya should move around her ex in that house. But I trust her.. I cant trust Raj though. I'm sorry, but he's so possessive for Divya."
Sarita just nodded, wishing tables would turn one day, in the near future.
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Raj turned off his engine. He would not let his Divya go. He needed to know what made her come back and why she was acting like a stranger. That hug in rain, when he hit those goons. Did it mean anything? He was sure Divya loved him and he'd ask her right away.
This was his chance to talk to Divya and sort things out.
He marched inside and saw that Divya was awake. She was sitting by the dressing table in her room, lost in thoughts. How could she make Raj fall in love with Sarita? Sure, she promised and all. But she could see Raj still loved her and she loved him too, though she'd never admit it aloud.
She heard someone approaching her and when she was shocked to see Raj.
"Oh Raj.. Its you? Where is everyone? Sarita.. Uncle... "
Raj kept giving her serious look and she found herself at loss of words.
"I wanted to talk to you... " he said calmly.
"Raj, please leave.. What if someone listens..?"
"There's no one at home. "
Divya's eyes widened.
"Don't worry. I didn't arrange this... so that I can talk to you. In fact I dint want to talk to you at all. I wanted to ignore you. Then, I thought I should force you answer all my questions. Like why did you leave me? Why you never tried to contact me.. So many questions, Divya. "
Raj went on and Divya dint know what to say.
"But when I saw you a moment ago.. I forgot all the pain, all suffering. All I wanted to do is to take you in my arms and never let go. Do you know why Divya? Because I love you. And only you.. all these years I was longing to see you, longing to tell you how much you mean to me.. But there's this question I need to ask you.. Do you love me?"
Raj's eyes were full of tears. Divya was itching to brush them away. Did she love him? Oh the million dollar question! Of course she did.. She had been longing too! Just like he had been.
"Please Divya. Answer this one! You have no idea how much it will change my life. Can't you see Divya.. I'm dying inside. Everyday, I wonder why I'm alive when you're away from me. Tell me Divya.. Do you love me or not??"
Tears started leaking from her eyes. She no longer had control on herself and she did something he dint expect. She hugged him.
With out a word, he wrapped his arms around her, kissing top of her head. He knew, his Divu loved him too, even this day.
She was crying hard. She wanted to say she loved him, but noo.. Why was she hugging him? No she couldn't break her promise to Sarita. She released him abruptly.
Raj was displeased but stood rooted to the floor.
"I don't love you.. not anymore, " she exclaimed, more tears flowing from her eyes, "You belong to someone else... "
"Divya.. come on! Don't be so stubborn. I know what happened cant be changed. I might be someone else's husband but my heart belonged to you.. "
Raj was taken aback when Divya replied him with a stern look.
"Yes, Raj I understand you're still crazy about me. But I don't love you any more.."
Raj was furious, "You don't love me? Then why did you come here? You've come twice Divya and you hugged me! You don't want to see me in tears and.. "
"I care for you Raj, I'm here because I wanted to tell you I'm moving on. And you should move on as well!"
"What rubbish!" Raj took her by her shoulders, "I know you love me Divya. Your heart belongs to me. I know how you feel when I'm this close... "
He was hugging her now, his one arm around her waist, other caressing her curls. She closed her eyes relishing the warmth, enjoying the feeling of being in his arms after ten long years. Oh how much she waited for this moment! She wished time would stop and this moment would freeze.
"This is nothing but love Divya... " he commented when he felt her arms coming around him, "I love you too and I wish everything becomes normal again and we have a happy ending.. "
Divya wished the same. But how can she stop her heart that's beating for him? How can she forget all those promises she made to Sarita? She was on the verge of breaking down when Raj reminded her.
"Please Don't cry.. Its your birthday Divya. Happy Birth day Divu... " Raj gave her a half smile.
She gave him back a sad smile and he disentangled himself and in a brink was gone.
She sat on the bed and saw a bunch of roses lying on the table. 28 red roses.. one marking her each birthday. It was his habit. Raj would give her roses that equaled her age count. It had been more of ritual ever since they had been in school. He never missed a single birthday of hers.
There was a box beneath and she was stunned to see numerous dry roses in it. Raj brought her roses? Even while she was away...?
"Why do you love me so much Raj? I wish you'd have forgotten me.. I wish I could erase those memories. This would have been easy for me that way. I love you too Raj. I would have been the luckiest girl to marry you. But now, its all over... "
Divya tried frantically to stop crying. Jakotia pariwar would be back and she should put her facade up again.
~~~ At the mandir
"Sarita Ji.. " Gaurav began after a long silence between them, "I think I should go now. Even your family are done with the pooja. "
Sarita nodded.
"One minute, " Gaurav added quickly, "Sarita Ji.. they say pain subsides when you share it with someone. I can be the someone if you want.. "
Sarita was baffled when he gave her his business card.
"Whenever you feel like sharing. Please call me.. " he smiled, "Don't feel I'm a stranger. Our paths might be different, but our destination is the same. "
Sarita couldn't help but return his generous smile.
next part..
Divya calls up Prem her CB co star. He advises her to break Raj's heart.. so that Sarita can win Raj's love..
What will happen now? Can Divu dare to break Raj's heart?
Read on...๐
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