Chapter-14
Itni bhi kya jaldi hai?Sabra naam ki bhi koi cheez hoti hai.Khair chodiye.Hum bhi kisse pooch rahen hain.Sabra kis chidiya ka naam hai yeh aap kya jaane,Subedaar Sahab.',she said playfully.
Sahi kaha aapne.Hum toh thaire ek mamuli se subedaar.Humein inn sabke ke bare mein kya pata?',he said.
Mamuli?Aap mamuli kabse hogaye?Pehle humein apne dil mein qaid kiya aur phir inn chaar deewaron ke beech.',she said.Her tone had a hint of sarcasm.
Humein yeh karna pada.Aapne hamare liye aur koi raasta hi nahin choda tha.Aapne khud hi hum dono ke beech itni saari pathreeli deewaren khadi kardi thi.Unn deewaron ke saamne inn chaar deewaron ka koi matlab nahin.',he said.
Humne deewaren khadi ki thi?Maana ki hum bohot taqatvar hain par yeh karna hamare bas ki baat nahin hai.Agar hoti bhi toh aisa karne se pehle hamari saansen na ruk jaati!!',she said!!!
Toh phir kisne khadi ki woh deewaren?Ab yeh ilzaam bhi aap taqdeer par lagayengi!!!',he said.She smiled sadly.
Hum aur kar bhi kya sakte hain.Taqdeer bhi kamaal ki cheez hai na.Iss par har koi ilzaam lagata hai aur yeh chup chaap sun jaati hai.Isse jo karna hai bas wahin karti hai.',she said.
Yeh aap keh rahi hain?Aap?Jisne kabhi apni taqdeer se jung karke usse apne ghutnon pe laya tha?Jisme itni himmat thi ki woh apne haq saare zamaane se lad gayi?',he asked.
Himmat toh ab bhi hai.Aur qabiliyat bhi.Bas unn buland iraadon ki kami hai.',she said.
Baat ko ghumayie mat!! Pehle hamare sawaal ka jawab dijiye.Kisne khadi ki hum dono ke beech woh deewaren?',he asked.
Aap abhi tak deewaron ke baarein mein soch rahen hain?Achcha yeh toh bata dijiye kin kin deewaron ka ziqr kar rahein hai aap?',she said.
Pehle shahi guroor ki deewaren.',he said and moved towards her.
Phir farz ki deewar.',he said and took another step.
Siyasat ki deewar.',he said while taking his third step.
Aur phir...uss insaan ke saath aapki dosti ki deewar.',he said and took his fourth step.He stopped there.There was an awkward pause.And he was still two steps away from her.
Ruk kyun gaye aap?Inn sab deewaron ko toh aap gira chuke hain.Phir bhi hamare beech yeh do kadam ka faasla kyun hai?',she said in a soft voice.
Hamare beech bachi inn do deewaron ko girana aapke haath mein hai.',he said.
Ab yeh kaunsi do deewaren bachi hai,Subedar Sahab?',she asked.
Pehli deewar ko aapki maafi gira sakti hai.',he said.
Hamari maafi?Ab hamari maafi ke koi maayne nahin rahe.Shauhar hain aap hamare.',she said turning her face away.
Dekhiye hamari taraf!! Kya aapne humein maaf kardiya hai?Khata humse hui hai.Aur iss khata ki ya toh humein maafi mil sakti hai ya phir sazaa.',he said.
Sahi kaha aapne!! Aapko sazaa milegi.Aur aapki sazaa hai hum.Sirf hum.Maaf kiya humne aapko.',she said.
He held her shoulders and pulled her close.Their eyes locked with each other.Both could see each other clearly in each other's eyes.Her hair touched his face.He was lost in its fragrance.
Agar yeh hamari sazaa hai toh hum zindagi bhar yeh sazaa khushi se bhuktenge.',he came closer and nuzzled her face.She turned her face away.He grinned.
Ab toh sirf ek hi deewar bachi hai.Woh bhi tod dijiye.',he said.
Kaunsi deewar?',she asked.
Sharm ki deewar.Yeh jhijhak ki deewar.',he said.She turned to face him.They could feel each other's breaths now.They did not even blink.After a long moment,they closed their eyes and came closer.Then,their lips met.
Rashi slowly opened her eyes.She felt extremely weird.It was 4:00 AM.She tried to sleep again.But sleep eluded her.She walked out to the balcony and looked up at the sky.The stars were shining brightly.Like always.Then,her thought went back to her dream.That dream.It was different from any other dream she ever had.It was not even like a dream.It was like,like a distant memory.She tried to remember that dream again but she could not.She had witnessed a man and a woman sharing a romantic moment.But the strange thing was that she could feel a strong connection to both of them.Not only could she see them and hear them,but she could also feel what they felt.Especially that woman.She could not remember their faces.It was completely blank.In a span of moments,she forgot their words too.But those feelings.She could feel a deep attachment.She felt as if she was a part of their conversation too.
Whoever those two were,it is evident that they were deeply in love with each other.',she thought to herself.When she thought about love,she felt a pang of pain.She was reminded of Ari.It hurt her a lot to think about him.But she could not stop thinking about him no matter how much she tried.Tears flowed out of her eyes.
Ari,you wicked one!! I am shedding tears over here thinking about you and you must be sleeping peacefully at Delhi.I pray that tumhe sukoon ka ek lamha bhi naseeb na ho.',she thought angrily.
Somewhere at that time in the very same city,a young man was unable to sleep.He was alone in his luxurious solitary mansion.Well,there were his staff present over there but he had no one with whom he could share his feelings.In other words,he had no family.He sat on his couch and thought about his life.His entire life.He remembered how his parents had always dissuaded him from dreaming big.From taking risks.But he listened to his own heart.He was determined to leave his comfort zone and create a niche for himself.Actually,not only create a niche but to conquer the entire world.He wanted to soar that high above the clouds and beyond the Sun so that nothing could ever harm him.And he had done it.He had struggled like anything.He had tasted failure but that only made him more stronger.In other words,he had burnt himself completely and had risen from the ashes till he achieved his aim.Just like a phoenix.Today,he was one of the most powerful,respected and feared people in the world.Feared too.It was because he had learnt something from his experiences.If you don't make others fear you,then you end up fearing them.But even after winning everything,he had lost his parents to a car accident.They could not live long enough to watch their son fulfil his dreams.They could not live to be proud of their son.He had resolved that while he had become Arihant Saxena,the Chairman Of Phoenix,he would never lose the Ari in him.Finally,he had become successful in merging the two facets of his personality.
At last there was her.Last but certainly not the least.Rashi.His Mohatarma.The most unplanned,unpredictable thing that ever happened to him.He had turned away from love.But love had not turned away from him.It had taken him over like a tsunami.But he could not understand one thing.It had been so sudden.So quick.He was sure that his feelings for her were genuine.But can true love happen so soon?
There are a lot of things between us.I admit that.But we have to meet,Mohatarma.We have to.I know that you feel the same.We need to sort a few things out.My eyes will not rest until they have seen you,Rashi.I have never been restless before.But this wait is making me.You will be happy if you know this.I know that you must be cursing me right now.I accept these curses like the divine blessings.We will meet,Rashi.We sure will.',he said as if she could hear it.
The next morning Ira aunty arrived with Tina and Falguni.The party was to take place the day after that at The Opal,Sydney.As they entered the Agarwal Mansion,they were greeted by an elated Trisha.
Trisha di,it's so nice to meet you.',said Ira aunty.
Yes,Ira.I feel great too.And Tina,dear,I must say that you look so good.And this lovely lady must be Falguni.I have a heard a lot about her.You know what Ira,let the girls go their respective rooms.I will ask Frank to show them their rooms.You come with me to meet Alok now.We will chat for a while.',said Trisha.
Umm,aunty.If you don't mind then can we please meet Rashi first?',asked Tina.
Of course,dear.Rashi is upstairs in her room.Ronnie must be there too.You go and meet her.Frank will show you the way to her room.And Frank,tell someone else to take their luggage to their respective rooms.',said Trisha.
Sure,Ma'm.',said Frank.The girls followed him upstairs and Trisha went with Ira to Alok's study.
Rashi was sitting in her room and Ronnie was doing his usual job of irritating her.
Mehendi laga ke rakhna,doli saja ke rakhna, lene tujhe yahaan se,aayegi Maalgadi behna.',Ronnie sang merrily.
Bro,aapko mujhe irritate karne mein mazaa aata hai kya?',Rashi asked angrily.
Aata hai.Bohot mazaa aata.Tumhari situation meri samajh mein nahin aa rahi hai,apni superfast Ari Express ko bhool kar tum uss Maalgadi par dhyan de rahi ho.Kamaal hai!!',said Ronnie.
Bro,main abhi tak Yash se mili bhi nahin hoon.Decide karna toh door ki baat hai.And I haven't forgotten Ari.',said Rashi.
Oh!! So,you admit that you still think about him??Caught in the act!!',said Ronnie slyly.
I never said that.',said Rashi.Then,there was a knock on the door.
Come in',said Ronnie carelessly.The door opened and Tina entered along with Falguni.Ronnie's eyes went out of their sockets.
Surprise.',said Tina and she hugged Rashi and Ronnie.
Tina,Falguni,you are here!!',said Rashi and she hugged both of them.Ronnie came near Falguni.They almost hugged but then they refrained from doing so and shook hands.
You should have told me the time of your arrival.I would have come to receive you guys.',said Ronnie.
Yes,Ronnie bro.You would have come with a garland right?',Tina said as she winked at Ronnie.Ronnie's face went red.
Shut up,Tina!! Okay,so you guys carry on.I,I have some work.',said Ronnie and he left the room.
Rashi,there is another good news.Guess who is coming to Sydney for the party tomorrow?Nikki!!! Okay,before you get confused,let me tell you that it's Nikhil.Ronnie bro and I invited him to come here.Isn't that amazing???',said Tina.
Of course,Nikhil is coming here.It's a really good thing.',said Rashi nervously as she looked at Falguni.Falguni had a solemn look on her face.Suddenly,Tina squealed in delight.
Look,talk of the devil and the devil appears.Nikhil has called.Sach mein,he will live for a hundred years.Girls,please excuse me for a moment.',said Tina and she left the room.
What will you do now,Falguni?He is coming.',said Rashi.Falguni smiled.
I can't do anything Rashi.I have to stop running away and face the truth once and for all.Only then I will be able to move on in life.',said Falguni.
It's not going to be easy for you to do it Falguni.',said Rashi.
I know that it's not going to be easy.But it's not impossible either.I have to do it Rashi.I have to do it for myself.And I am glad that I have a caring friend like you.',said Falguni.
Rashi smiled.If Falguni could do it,then so could she.She compared her situation with Falguni's.Falguni's problem was tougher than hers.Yet she was trying to face it instead of running away.Her heart was filled with admiration for Falguni.She had to give it a try.Nothing is impossible.Maybe,someday,she would make it too.
Alok,Trisha and Ira were sitting in his study with glasses of wine.Alok was telling Ira about the party and about Yash.
So,Jeejaji,tell me more about this boy whom you have chosen for our Rashi.',said Ira.
Ab kya batayein hum aapko,he is a gem.Yash is his name.I have met him many times.Wonderful young man!! And his family.They are one in a million.Bohot sanskaari aur salaj parivar hai.',said Alok.
Only time will tell that.By the way Ira,nothing has been decided yet.It's just a casual meeting.If Rashi refuses,then the matter ends then and there.Baat khatam.',said Trisha.
Trisha dear,I know my daughter very well.She will like him.',said Alok.
Trisha di,it's a good thing that you are getting such a nice boy and family.You should be happy.I was planning to look for a groom for my Tina but it seems as if she has already found someone for herself.',said Ira.
Tina is only 22.She should focus on her career now.And Alok,I know my daughter better than you.She will not agree to get married.',said Trisha.
Lagi shart?Ira stands as the witness.',said Alok.
Done!!',said Trisha.
By the way,I have to tell you something else.Rajesh and Uma have called their family astrologer from Varanasi.Pandit Sarpmani Maharaj.',said Alok.
Pandit what??',asked Trisha.
Pandit Sarpmani Maharaj.He is a very famous astrologer.Probably the best.',said Alok.
He maybe the best,I don't care.But why are they calling him here?',asked Trisha.
To match Rashi's horoscope with Yash.',said Alok.
Mr Alok Agarwal,since when have you started believing in all this stuff???',asked Trisha.
No,Trisha.You don't realise but Pandit Sarpmani Maharaj is a very knowledgeable..',he began but Trisha had already stormed out of the room.
Looks you will have a tough job convincing her,Jeejaji.',said Ira.
I certainly will.',said Alok as he shook his head.
All the best to you for that.',said Ira.
GKL arrived at the restaurant where Atharva was waiting for him.Atharva had called him up and told him to meet him urgently.As soon as he had sat on the table,Atharva spoke to him.
Listen I won't waste anymore of my precious time over here.I will come straight to the point.Find out everything about Rashi Agarwal,the daughter of Alok Agarwal of the Opal hotel chain.And everything means everything!!',said Atharva.
But why?',asked GKL.
You are not supposed to ask questions.Just do as I say!!And don't you dare tell about our meeting to anyone.',Atharva snapped at him and left.GKL glared at him.This Atharva was infuriating.
Rashi.Trisha's daughter.Why is Atharva curious about her?Is he doing it on the Chairman's orders? Should I tell Trisha about this?No!! I am dealing with Phoenix.Even a small mistake can cost me a lot.I have to be careful.There is something fishy.I have to find out.',thought GKL.
Atharva was driving to Westfield Sydney Central Plaza where he was supposed to join Arihant.
Ari is not only my friend but my brother as well.He is dearer to me than my own family.I know that he is capable enough to look after himself but I have to convince myself too.It's the first time that he has fallen in love.Miss Rashi Agarwal,make sure that you don't even think of breaking my friend's heart.I know that if his heart breaks,then he will destroy the world.But I will finish the one who tries to do him wrong.',thought Atharva.
At the Westfield Sydney Central Plaza,Arihant was roaming around with a can of Coke in his hands.Nothing in that mall had interested him so far.He was waiting for Atharva to arrive.But then his eyes fell on a watch.
Meanwhile,Yash had entered the store where Arihant was.He was with his mother.
Maa,you do your shopping.I will just roam here.',said Yash.
Yash beta,we are here to shop for you.Not for me.',said Uma.
No,Maa.You will do your shopping first and then you can select something for me too.',said Yash.Uma kissed her son's forehead.
Okay,beta.But you look something for yourself too.',said Uma.
Yash looked at the different things.Then he came upto a beautiful watch.He put his hand on it.But at the same time,someone else did too.The two men faced each other.Yash stared at the green eyed man in front of him.
Sir,I think that there is some mistake.',said Yash.
Yes.You have made a mistake.This watch's mine.',said Arihant.
But I ...',Yash paused.The green-eyed man was intimidating.
Jo mera hogaya so hogaya.Leave it.',said Arihant in a cool and calm yet commanding voice.Yash quietly left the watch and went away from there.
Dude,what happened?Who was that guy?',asked Atharva who had joined Arihant.
How will I know?',Arihant shrugged.
Later,Yash was sitting with his mother.He narrated the entire story to her.
But beta,why did you leave the watch?You liked it a lot.',said Uma.
Maa,yes,it is true that I liked it.But you know that I don't like to fight with anyone.Aur agar unn janaab ko uss watch se khushi milti hai toh unhe woh rakhne diya.At least,main kissi aur ki khushi ka kaaran toh ban paya.',said Yash.
Uma started sobbing.She took a bit of kajal from her eyes and put in on her son.She hugged him
Zaroor maine pichle janam mein punya kiye hongey jo mujhe tum jaisa beta mila hai.Mere bachche ko kissi ki nazar na lage.',said Uma
Arihant and Atharva were having dinner and discussing that matter.
Well,Ari.Tu agar chahe toh poore mall ko khareed sakta hai.Uss bechare ko rakhne deta woh watch.',said Atharva.
It's not about a watch Atharva.It's about winning.The philosophy of the world is survival of the fittest.It has always been so.',said Arihant.
You are a unique piece my friend.You really are.',said Atharva.
And this unique piece is reserved only for my Mohatarma.',said Arihant with a smile.
Author's note:So,friends.Here is Chapter 14.Sorry for any spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.Hope you guys like it.
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