SHAAN & AASTHA FF ~ (ShaNoor&Shakhi Pt 4) Updated (Pg 4) Aug 11th - Page 2

Beautifully written.Quite a vivid description.I could visualize the characters in front of my throught out the story.One more amazing writer in our forum.Congrats and continue.Eagerly waiting for next part.

I love it ❤️

For understanding the dynamics of Sabherwal khandan, it was much needed. Shaan-Aastha love story is too cute. Pls do continue soon. If possible, pls include ShaKhi.

ShaNoor FF

Part 2

Hankering!!!

Kapurthala! An amalgamation of blessed fertile lands, scenic beauty coupled with welcoming smiles of people around. The swaying mustard fields, aroma of shuddh desi ghee, some amazing dhabas serving mouth-watering parathas with homemade butter made it a place to visit over and over. The daytime trees, flowers and stones had gone to bed and had sent slightly more ominous versions of themselves to take their places. The two pieces of puzzle trying to annex with each other sat with questioning faces unknowing about the epilogue oftheir lives. Shaan’s focus was on his Noor as she gazed at with him with her clouded eyes.

S: maine tumhe paccheez din tadpaya tha jiskeliye tumne mujhe pachheez saal tadpaya… Hai na Noor? He asked.

A: Shaan please… mujhpar aise ilzam lagana band karo.. She said

S: mein tum par koi ilzam nahi laga raha hu Noor.. manta hu ki tumne bhi itne saalon mein bohot kuch saha hai.. un sab ke peeche bohot saare reasons the… par maine jo dard itne saal saha hai.. uske peeche sirf tum ho… tumse bichadne ka dukh… mujhse bardash nahi hua..

Aastha stared at him with disbelief…

S: haan Noor.. Mein jaanta hu.. tumhe sabse zyada dukh shaurya se door jaane se hua tha… na ki mujhse..

A: tumhe aisa kyu lagta hai Shaan? She asked as drops of saline slipped out of her eyes

S: kyuki mein toh tumhara gunegaar hu.. maine tumhara saat nahi diya.. tumhara gussa jaayas hai.. par mein ek mauka chahta hu apna galti sudhaarne keliye.. ab toh sab kuch theek hogaya hai na.. Shaurya aur tumhare beech sab theek hai.. Woh anokhi ke saat bohot khush hai.. isliye mein chahta hu ki humare beech bhi sab kuch theek hojaye.. pehle ki tarah..

A: Dekho Shaan! mein uss ghar mein kabhi wapas nahi aana chahti hu.. aur mein aaungi bhi nahi.. kyuki mein jaanti hu waha ke log mujhe bilkul pasand nahi karte aur aise jagah pe mein rehna bhi nahi chahti hu..anokhi keliye shaurya hai waha par.. woh usse khush rakhega.. is baat ka poora bharosa hai mujhe apne bete par..

S: Toh iska matlab yahi hua ki tumhe apne pati par abhi bhi vishwas nahi hai.. tumhe aaj bhi lagta hai ki mein tumhara saat nahi dunga..balki bhaiyya bhabhi ka saat dunga..

A: tum mere pati nahi ho Shaan! aur ab humare beech kuch nahi bacha hai…

S: tumhareliye kuch nahi bacha hoga Noor.. lekin mereliye apne marte dam tak yeh rishta waisa hi rahega… mera wajood tumse hai Noor!

A: Bass karo Shaan! She said and raised from her seat

Shaan clutched her hand and gently hauled her towards him, making her flump on the chair. He got on his knees and clasped her hands,beholding her face, he uttered in his deep husky voice..

S: Noor! Tum mujhse door kyu jaana chahti ho? Agar shaurya aur tumhare beech sab theek hosakta hai toh humare beech kyu nahi..

A: Shaan! shaurya aur meri baat alag hai.. woh mera betahai.. tum samajhte kyu nahi?

S: mujhe kuch nahi samajhna hai.. mein bass itna chahta huki tum hamesha mere saat raho.. ab tumse door rehna mereliye namumkin hai..

He said and embosomed her waist, relaxing his head on herlap. Aastha was taken aback with his unforeseen action. She constrained he remotions but her hands involuntarily cradled his head in her lap. After a brief moment, she raised his face and wiped his tears.

A: Shaan! yeh kya bacchon ki tarah behave kar rahe ho..utho!

S: Noor! Mein tumhareliye kuch bhi karne keliye tayyar hu..agar tumhe sabharwal house mein nahi jaana hai toh mujhe bhi uss ghar mein nahi rehna hai.. waise bhi waha kisi ko bhi mere ya mere emotions ka koi khadar nahihai.. Hum apne flat mein rahenge.. tumhare parents ko bhi lekar jayenge.. aur tum Chandigarh mein hi job kar sakti ho..

A: Shaan!! mein tumhare saat waha nahi reh sakti..

S: Kyu nahi reh sakti ?? oh! Humara divorce hogya hai isliye? Mein kal hi tumse phirse shaadi karne keliye tayyar hu.. in fact abhi kar sakta hu.. tum haan bolo..

He said confidently. Aastha gave a wistful smile..

S: Noor! Mein serious hu.. tum kya chahti ho woh batao mujhe..

A: Toda waqt.. mujhe sochne do iske bare mein..

S: theek hai.. par jo sochna hai jaldi sochlo.. bohot waqt beet gaya hai.. ab mein apna bacha hua zindagi tumhare saat bitana chahta hu..

A: Shaan! ab iss baat ko rehne do.. Shaurya aur Anokhi aatehi honge.. Mujhe kitchen mein kaam hai..

S: fine.. chalo mein bhi help karuga tumhari..

A: Tum kya help karoge? She asked grinning

S: kuch bhi.. tum jo kahoge woh kardunga..

Both of them marched towards the kitchen. Aastha started giving her last moment touches to the almost prepped up dinner. She sprinkled some fresh coriander and garnished the hot savouries. While she dished them outto the serving bowl, Shaan intentionally pulled the hair stick which were securely holding her hair in a bun. Her graceful black tresses fell on her back. Aastha placed the dish on the slab and strove to turn around but he didn’tpermit, instead meshed her with his arms from behind making her immovable.

A: Shaan! Kya kar rahe ho?

She stammered. He bent his face forward and his lips lingered near her ear.

S: tum apna baal kyu baandti ho? Pehle jaisa khula rakhona..

A: waqt ke saat aadat badal jaata hai Shaan..

S: uss din tumne hi toh kaha tha ki tum bilkul nahi badli ho aur tumhare aadatein bhi waise hi hai.. bass haalat badal gaya hai..

He said while remaining in the same position. Aastha strove and turned around to face his countenance, just few centimetres away from hers.

A: Shaan! pls hato..

S: nahi..! Manta hu tum meri wife nahi ho.. par girlfriend tohho.. uske saat flirt kar hi sakta hu mein..

A: Kitni baar kehna padega tumhe? Mein tumhari girlfriend nahi hu..

Shaan smirked and pushed the hair locks behind her ears..

S: ab dekho kitni acchi lag rahi ho.. mein jab bhi tumhare samne hota hu, apne baal ko aise hi khule rakhna..

He said and inclined further towards her profile, making hergo weak on her knees. Her right hand instinctively touched his heart, red signalling him to not to proceed further, but he was a signal jumper. Aastha turned her face aside & squeezed her eyes tight when she was sure of meeting with an accident with his countenance. Shaan proceeded and as his lip was about to crash on her cheek, the doorbell rang. Aastha came out of trance and moved out of his trap giving him a gentle push. She rushed to the door and opened it. Shaurya & Anokhi were standing with smiling faces. They had been to Anokhi’s place to meet her parents & other family members. Shaan walked out of the kitchen and saw Shaakhi near the door.

S: aagaye tum log? Itni jaldi? He asked smiling sheepishly

Sha: Dad! Hum subah gaye the aur ab aarahe hai.. aur aap keh rahe hai ki hum jaldi wapas aagaye.. seriously! Shaurya said and dropped himself on the couch sighing. Anokhi followed him and sat beside.

Ano: Kya hua papa? Itna waqt kaafi nahi tha maa ke saat spend karne keliye?

She asked giggling.

Sha: Anokhi! Agar raat ko hum waha rukhte toh bata nahi aur kitna khilate mujhe.. subah se bass khila hi rahe hai mujhe..

S: Come on Shaurya! Pehli baar apne sasuraal gaye ho toh khatirdaari karenge hi apne damad ki..

Sha: Yeah.. Of course.. aur aapko best part bata hai!? Anokhi ne mujhe apne cycle mein ghumane lekar gayi thi..

A: Kya!? Cycle mein?

Ano: PS! Aapko maza bhi toh aaya na..?

Sha: haan! Haan! Bilkul.. wahi toh mein keh raha hu..

A: jo bhi ho.. tum dono ne enjoy kiya.. wahi kaafi hai..

Sha: waise dad! Aapne bhi enjoy kiya, apne… GF ke saat hmm!?

He asked with a glint of mischief in his eyes. Aastha stared at Shaan..

A: Shaan! tumne Shaurya ko bhi!?

Sha: relax maa! I really don’t mind.. Shaadi karne se pehle girlfriend boyfriend hi toh hote hai ladka ladki.. isme sharmane wali kaunsi baat hai?

S: wahi samjha raha hu mein bhi.. par madam samajhti hi nahi hai..

A: yeh sab baatein baad mein karlo.. dinner karle?

Sha: mein toh bohot kam khaunga.. warna mera pet phat jayega..

Shaurya said bringing smile on everyone’s face. The foursomesettled in the dining hall and Aastha served the food..

Sha: Mein soch raha tha ki, aaj mein khud apne haaton se Anokhi ko khilaunga..

He said which lit up Anokhi’s face. Shaan and Aastha too shared a smile looking at the happy couple. While Shaurya started feeding Anokhi, he signalled Shaan to do the same. Shaan glanced at Aastha who had already begun eating.

Sha: Dad! Aap bhi aaj maa ko apne haaton se khilayiye na..ah! Mujhe aur Anokhi ko accha lagega.. I am sure aapko bhi accha lagega..

A: Shaurya! Uski koi zaroorat nahi hai.. mein khud kha rahihu na..

Ano: come on mumma! Aap itna hichkichati kyu hai!? Papa! Aap khilayiye..

Anokhi insisted. Shaan gazed at Aastha lovingly and brought a piece of roti near her mouth. Aastha didn’t budge for few seconds but later had to open her mouth when Shaakhi started pleading.

Shaurya started teasing Anokhi while he fed her.

A: Kyu tang karte ho Shaurya usse?

Sha: Maa! mujhe aapse shikayat hai.. aap hamesha Anokhi ko hi support karte hai.. kabhi kabhi mujhe lagta hai ki aap anokhi se zyada pyar karte hai mujhse nahi.. He said making a grumpy face.

A: arey! maanti hu anokhi se bhi mein pyar karti hu lekin tu toh mera laddoo hai.. sabse zyada pyar tumse hi karungi mein..

Sha: Really!? kabhi kabhi aap mujhe jealous feel karwate ho.. Dad! aapko bhi aise jealous feel karwati thi kya college days mein? matlab, aapke samne kisi aur se baat karke? haan?

S: ah! woh..

A: rehne do Shaan! uski naubat hi nahi aaya.. kyuki tumhare papa kisi ko bhi mere paas aane hi nahi dete.. ek baar toh ek ladke ko bhaga hi diya tha..

Sha: Dad! aap toh bilkul mere jaise nikle...

Ano: PS! papa aap jaise nahi.. aap unke jaise hai..

Sha: haan! sorry..

A: bilkul! tumhara pasand na pasand mere jaisa ho sakta hai par harkate bilkul apne papa ke jaise karte ho.. dekha hai maine.. Anokhi ke peeche peeche kapurthala tak aagaye the..

She said & all four shared a hearty laughter. It was a fulfilling dinner for both stomach and eyes.

Sha: Toh! Ab hum chalte hai.. Kal mujhe kaam hai.. auranokhi ko bhi college jaana hai.. Dad! Aap challenge humare saat ya yahi rukhneka iraada hai?

He asked winking at Shaan.

S: ah! Nahi.. woh actually mujhe bhi kuch kaam hai kal.. So,mein bhi chalunga.. He said while checking Aastha’s expressions who didn’t make any eye contact with him.

Shaurya and Anokhi hugged Aastha and took a leave. Shaan too followed them till their car.

S: Shaurya! Woh! Lagta hai maine apna phone andar hi bhool gaya.. mein lekar aata hu..

Ano: arey papa! Mein lekar aati hu.. aap yahi rukhiye..

Sha: Anokhi! Dad jaa rahe hai na.. tum yahi rukho mere paas..

Shaurya said clasping her hand. Shaan nodded and went back inside.

Ano: Ps! Mein khud jaakar lekar aa sakti thi na.. Papa kokyu bheja?

Sha: lagta hai tumhare iss cute si brain ko abhi tak samajhme nahi aaya hai.. Dad apna mobile laane nahi, maa ko bye bolne gayehai..

Ano: Ohhhhh! Accha!? Mujhe kaise bata hoga..

Sha: haan! Tum meri jaise smart todi ho.. He said pinching her cheeks

Aastha was about to close the door, while Shaan ceased it leaving a deep sigh.

A: Shaan! tum! Kya hua?

S: woh kuch bhool gaya tha mein..

A: kya bhool gaye the?

Shaan cuddled her in a trice making her breathless. Aastha was benumbed again as he was giving her surprises one after the other. Shaan canoodled the crook of her neck and pulled back.

S: Yahi hai woh jo mein bhool gaya tha.. Bye! He said pecking her forehead before he walked out of her sight. Aastha stood in a reverie. Her cheeks had turned red as if all her blood had accumulated in herface. That propinquity after ages felt like a new born for her soul. Shaan walked back to the car where the couple had already settled in. Shaan too sat inside.

Sha: Dad! Mil gaya aapka phone?

S: haan!? Haan! Mil gaya.. ab chalo..

Shaurya smirked looking at Anokhi and started driving towards Chandigarh.

Sha: Dad! Kal kya kaam hai aapko? Aap yahi rukh sakte the..

S: Shaurya! Parso mere aur aastha ka anniversary hai.. mein usse surprise dena chahta hu..

Ano: Woww.. aapka aur mumma ka wedding anniversary hai? Mein bhi help karungi aapka.. hum unhe bohot khubsurat surprise denge.. aur papa! Iss baar mumma aapko zaroor accept karlenge.. Don’t worry..

S: I hope so..

Sha: Don’t worry dad! Woh bhi aapse utni hi pyar karti hai jitna aap unse.. dikhta hai unki aankhon mein.. its just that.. koi baat unherok raha hai.. huh! Anyways.. parso hum bohot masti karenge aur maa ko manwakar hi kapurthala se jayenge..

Ano: bilkul!

Shaan rested his back on the seat and gazed outside at the stars..

To be continued

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You know i love you for this ss of your because we wanted to see this track in the show, but anyways thanku so much for the update will wait eagerly for the next update

Such a beautiful chp , loved it yr

Nice chapter beautifully written...just loved it...eagerly waiting for the next one..

Absolutely Awwdorable part.Iam sure all of us expected something very similar in the show.Aastha and Shaan the most amazing mature couple in the history of ITV ever.Thank you for writing such a lovely story.Eagerly waiting for the next part.

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Part 3

Not so Happy Anniversary!

Sabharwal House stood tall with those high arched windows and a huge front door that could accommodate a family of giraffes. It was a perfect house born out of architect’s plan, foundations perfectly sound, all set to stand for generations to come. Even though it looked like a paradise on earth exteriorly, it was a prison from inside. Little Shaurya was sprinting in the spacious hall of the Sabharwal house with his Gayatri chachi trying to catch him. Shaan had planned a jaunt for himself and Aastha as it was their fourth anniversary that day, unknowingly the last one. Customarily, they had to seek the permission of their elders before leaving the mansion and it was quite evident that the proposal would be rejected by imposing few baseless reasons. Aastha wasn’t too enthusiastic about the plan because she had an experience of four years in the Sabharwal house as well asan understanding of every character in the house. Shaan’s idea was effortlessly rejected by Tej bhaisaab and Devi bhabhi and in return, a conventional, plodding party was arranged in the evening. More than a wedding anniversary party, it looked like a get together for Tej and Devi’s associates. Shaan & Aastha were too much exhausted after greeting so many unwanted and unknown guests in the party. The men of the house had their dinner before, followed by the women much to Aastha’s disappointment as she expected to have dinner together with Shaan at least on their wedding day. All of them retired to their rooms after their routine dinner. Little Shaurya was asleep after gambolling the entire day. Aastha sat in front of the dressing and removed her heavy choker as Shaan entered closing their room door.

S: sari change karke kuch light sa pehen lena.. He said unbuttoning his blazer and relaxing on the couch

A: huh! Hogya.. anniversary… she said sighing and moving her head in negation

S: I am sorry Noor.. mein janta hu tum disappointed ho.. maine koshish ki lekin..

A: pls Shaan! mein jaanti hu tumne kitni koshish ki.. and moreover mein tumhare outing plan ko lekar excited hi nahi thi.. kyuki mein pehle se hi jaanti thi ki yeh log hume bahar jaane nahi denge.. aur toh aur tum kabhi apne bhaiyya bhabhi ke kilaaf kuch nahi bologe..isme naya kya hai.. anyways.. ab rehne do iss baat ko.. hogya humara anniversary.. She said removing her earrings

Shaan advanced towards her and embraced her from behind.

S: abhi ek ghanta baaki hai anniversary khatam hone mein.. aur mein iss ek ghante ko special zaroor banaunga.. He said pecking her shoulder.

Aastha didn’t look thrilled after listening to his words. She took out her casuals from the wardrobe and went to change her sari. After a while, she came out and saw Shaan instructing something to one of their servant. She kept her sari back inside the wardrobe and halted near Shaan.

A: kya keh rahe the usse?

S: tumne change karliya!? Chalo..He said clasping her hand

A: par kaha?

S: tumhareliye ek surprise hai..

A: Shaan! Shaurya so raha hai..usse akele chodkar kaise jaa sakte hai hum?

S: isliye maine raju ko bulaya hai.. woh yaha uske paas rahega.. bass todi der ki toh baat hai..

A: par hum jaa kaha rahe hai?

S: tumhe bata chal jayega..

He said and took her to their terrace. Aastha was extremely delighted after seeing the cozy, romantic arrangement he had done for her. The entire space was embellished with her favourite flowers and candles. He had placed the cake in between the hall and had made a small shelter at the corner for them to spend a few hours of quality time.

A: yeh sab kab kiya tumne?

S: tab hi jab bhai saab ne humara bahar jaane ka plan cancel kiya tha..

A: Shaan! iske baare mein koi jaanta toh nahi hai na!? warna bewajah baatein banayenge..

S: Gayatri janti hai.. usne meri madat bhi ki.. woh sab chodo.. yeh batao tumhe surprise kaisa laga?

A: bohot accha hai.. thank you.. She said grinning at him.

He took her to the centre of the hall and both of them cut the cake and shared their love. As they laid in the snuggly space which Shaan had created, he held her face and started spilling his poetry on the occasion of their togetherness.

S: meri har khushi har baat teri hai, saason mein chupi yeh saans terihai, Do pal bhi nahi reh sakte tere bin, dhadkanon ki dhadakti har aawaaz terihai..

A: Shaan! tumhe na.. writer banna chahiye tha.. professor nahi.. tum likhna shuru kyu nahi karte?

S: Aisi baat nahi hai Noor.. har kaam ki tarah iskeliye bhi commitment chahiye.. college ke saat saat mein yeh manage nahi kar paunga..

A: toh clg ki job agar tumhe pasand nahi hai toh chod do.. tum writing hi pursue kar sakte ho na?

S: woh itna aasan nahi hai.. Tej Bhaisaab iskeliye kabhi nahi maanenge..

Aastha got miffed and she stood up in a jiffy.

A: Shaan! yeh tumhara life hai..unka nahi.. tum unse seedhe muh baat kyu nahi karte.. agar tum sach mein writer banna chahte ho toh jaakar kehdo unse.. kabhi kabhi apneliye bhi stand lena seekh lo Shaan..

S: Noor! Ab tum pls iss baat ko lekar upset matt hojao.. aaj humara anniversary hai..

He said and made her sit beside him.

A: ab hume wapas jaana chahiye..Shaurya uth jayega aur agar mein uske paas nahi rahungi toh rone lagega..

S: tumhe sirf apne bete ki chinta hai.. pati ka bilkul nahi.. He pretended annoyance.

A: aur tumhe sirf apne bhaiyya bhabhi ki.. apne biwi aur bacche ki nahi..

S: yeh galat baat hai.. in fact mein toh yeh soch raha tha ki ab shaurya toda bada hogya hai toh usekliye ek choti behen lekar aate hai.. tumhe kya lagta hai?

He asked with a mischievous smirk on his face. Aastha glanced at him with those shyful eyes.

A: bohot hogya tumhare baatein..ab chalo.. She said and scurried towards the stairs leaving Shaan chortling athis own words.

25 years on from that day, Shaan sat in the same corner of the terrace reminiscing those past memories. He still couldn’t forget Aastha’s blushing and embarrassed face before she walked away from him down the stairs. There was shoe steps sound heard from the same staircase. Shaurya entered in through the terrace door. Shaan for a moment wondered whether he was the same four year old kid for whose sake Aastha had made an excuse and had left him during their anniversary night. He was allgrown up, responsible and a married man now.

Sha: Dad! Aap yaha kya kar rahehai? Maine kitna dhoonda aapko.. aapka anniversary ka preparation bhi toh karnahai.. mere paas ek bohot accha plan hai aapkeliye.. I am sure maa bohot khush hojayegi..

S: accha! Toh phir batao..

Sha: aap aaj raat ko hi kapurthala chale jayiye aur maa ko theek baara bhaje anniversary wish kijiye..aur jaate jaate maa ki favourite cheezein bhi lekar jayiye.. kaisa rahega?

S: hmm.. Interesting..

Sha: hai na!? mein aur anokhi kal subah waha pahunch jayenge aur hum chaaron kayi bahar jayenge ghoomne keliye..I think that ll be perfect..

S: ek problem hai.. mein 12 bhaje tak chala toh jaunga par woh tab tak uthkar mereliye intezaar kyu karegi?Aastha toh iss baat ko jaanti nahi hai na..

Sha: uss baat ko aap meri wife par chod dijiye… woh sab kuch manage karlegi.. ab aap chaliye mein aapkeliye outfit select karunga.

He said and took his dad to his room. On the other hand, Anokhi had different plans for the couple. She wanted Aastha also to surprise Shaan when he would reach Kapurthala by midnight. Anokhi convinced Aastha to make their wedding day a special one by cooking Shaan’s favourite food and dressing according to his taste. Aastha didn’t assent the plan in the beginning, but later she had to, after acknowledging Anokhi and Shaurya’s effort to bring their parents together.

The night was deep and the bright moon was completely out. Even the quiet footsteps of the people could be heard. Shaurya was busy grooming his dad while Anokhi confirmed with Aastha if everything was ready there at Kapurthala. But every good thing in Sabharwal house had to go through one or the other kind of trial. Devi Sabharwal got clued-up regarding Shaakhi’s plan of celebrating their parents’ anniversary away from Sabharwal house. It was too late for her to stop Shaan from leaving but she couldn’t let them unite either. There could never be a shortage of devious plans in her dark mind. On the other side, Aastha cooked Shaan’s favourite punjabi dishes and baked a cake for him. She wore a golden and red fusion sari with minimalistic jewellery and makeup. She reminisced his liking about her hair being let free and kept her hair liberated just the way he loved to see her. They were getting together after 25 years to celebrate their love. As Shaan left the Sabharwal house, Devi immediately made a call to Aastha with the wicked intention of ruining their night. Aastha was waiting for Shaan and her mobile buzzed. It was a call from an unknown number. She received it unknowing about the consequences.

A: Hello!

D: Aastha Kashyap… !!!!

Said the voice from the other side and Aastha could easily grasp the evil voice.

A: aap!?

D: haan mein..

A: iss waqt kyu call kiya aapne mujhe?

D: batati hu.. kaise chal rahi hai anniversary party ki tayyari? Ajeeb baat hai… mujhe nahi bata tha ki log divorce ke baad bhi apna anniversary celebrate karte hai.. Kaise chalbaaz log hote hai iss duniya mein.. oh god!

A: devi bhabhi! Apni zaban sambhaliye..

D: oh shut up! Tumhe kya lagtahai mein tumhari plan nahi jaanti? Tum Shaan ko phirse haasil karna chahti ho..Shaurya ko toh cheen hi liya tumne.. Ab Shaan ko bhi iss ghar se door karna chahti ho.. kitni besharm ho tum Aastha!!! Kya chahiye tumhe? Paise? Ya phirse Sabharwals ka surname? Aur woh anokhi!! Usse bhi yahi sab sikhakar humare ghar bheji ho na?

A: isme Anokhi ko beech mein lane ki zaroorat nahi hai.. uski jaisi acchi ladki aapko dhoondne par bhi kayi nahi milti.. mein jaanti hu aapka problem kya hai.. aapko anokhi isliye pasand nahi hai kyuki who meri jaisi hai…

D: haan! Woh bhi tumhari jaisi badtameez aur besharm ladki hai.. aur tum toh kuch bolo hi matt.. kis haq se tumne Shaan ko apne ghar bulaya hai woh bhi itni raat ko? Lagti kya ho tum uski? Badi self respect ki baatein karti ho na tum!? Ab kaha gayi tumhari self-respect? Ek gair mard ko tumne apne ghar bulaliya? Chi!!! Sharm aani chahiye tumhe apne kiye par.. Jaanti ho na ki kya bulate hai aisi auraton ko jo society mein iss tarah ki kaam karti hai? Ab toh sudhar jao Aastha aur humare parivaar ko akela chod’do..

She said and disconnected the call with her evil smile adorning her face. Her words had hit the right nerves. Aastha was crushed after listening to those bashful words. In a fit of rage, she threw her mobile on the floor and rushed to her room. She was mortified to see herself in the mirror as she cursed herself for agreeing to Anokhi’s plan. She was slandered by the sabharwals yet again for no mistake of hers. She removed her jewellery, threw them on the bed and tied her hair into a bun while she wept inconsolably recalling devi’s words.

There was a knock on the door which alerted Aastha. She very well knew it was Shaan who had come to surprise her but she was in a daze. She went and opened the door with a worrying face. Shaan observed her puffy eyes and walked in.

S: kya hua Noor? Tum theek ho na? He asked out of concern.

Aastha just walked in without giving heed to his words..

S: Noor! Mein tumse kuch pooch raha hu.. kya hua? Tum mujhe yaha dekh kar khush nahi ho? He asked

A: nahi.. nahi hu mein khush..Kyu aaye ho tum yaha?

S: Noor! Mazak matt karo.. tum janti ho na ki kal humari anniversary hai.. bass aadha ghanta baaki hai 12bhajne mein.. He said glancing at his watch.

A: anniversary!? Kauns aanniversary? Kis cheez ki anniversary celebrate karna chahte ho tum?

Shaan got slightly annoyed at her behaviour. He held her shoulder and made her look at him.

S: tum mujhe bataoge ki baat kyahai?

A: Baat yeh hai ki mein koi anniversary celebrate nahi karna chahti hu..

S: par kyu?

A: kyuki iss celebration ka koi matlab hi nahi hai.. jab koi rishta nahi bacha hai humare beech.. toh kis cheez ka celebration karna hai tumhe?

S: accha! Toh phir tum itni raatko jaag kar kiska intezar kar rahi thi? Aur woh kitchen mein jo khana banakarrakha hai, woh kiskeliye banayi thi tumne?

A: mein kisi ka bhi intezaar karungi.. tum hote kaun ho mujhse yeh sab poochne wale? Tumhare parivar ke log yahi toh maante hai mere baare mein..

S: Noor! Tum kya keh rahi ho? Mujhe kuch samajhme nahi aaraha hai.. saaf saaf bolo..

A: dekho Shaan! mein koi celebration nahi karna chahti hu.. tum pls chale jao yaha se.. She said turning aside

S: nahi! Mein yaha se kayi nahi jaunga jab tak tum mujhe sach nahi batati..

A: mein kisi gair insaan ke saatkoi bhi celebration nahi karna chahti hu.. Samajh gaye?

S: gair insaan!? Noor! You have lost it.. mein yaha humare pyar ko celebrate karne aaya tha aur tum ho ki kuch bhi bakwas bole jaa rahi ho… I don’t get it.. kis cheez ka gussa bhara hai tumhare andar?

A: haan! Mere andar sirf gussa bhara hai.. tumhare aur tumhare parivaar ke khilaaf.. I hate them..

Shaan forcefully held her hand and pulled her closer.

S: aur mujhse? Mujhse bhi nafrat karti ho tum? Aaj bata hi do..

A: Shaan! mera haat chodo..

S: itna bhi haq nahi hai mujhe?

A: nahi hai.. leave me!!

Shaan left her hand immediately as the situation was out of control now.

S: Noor! Oh Sorry! Ms. Aastha Kashyap!! Shayad mera aisa bulana tumhe pasand nahi hoga.. Mujhe pehle hi samajh lena chahiye tha ki ab tumhari life mein mereliye koi jagah nahi hai… Iam sorry.. maine tumhe bohot pareshaan kiya and u had to go through so many things woh bhi mere family ki waje se.. Aaj mein jaan gaya hu ki tumhe pyar sezyada apna ego aur gusse se matlab hai.. Mein yeh sab tumhareliye lekar aaya tha.. Tumhe iske saat jo karna hai karo.. pasand nahi hai toh bahar phek do..

He said and dropped the bouquet, chocolates and the greeting card on the table. Aastha remained numb to his actions.

S: Bye! I just wish ki aaj ke baad mere waje se tumhare life mein koi problem na ho.. Mein yaha humara rishta sudharne aaya tha par mein yeh nahi jaanta tha ki jo rishta barso pehel toot chukahai, usse jod nahi sakte.. He said and the clock alarmed as it was 12 sharp. Accha surprise diya hai tumne mujhe.. Aaj ke baad mein phirse tumhare kareeb kabhi nahi aaunga..

He said and left the place heartbroken. Aastha collapsed on the ground, shattered and broken. She had hurt him so badly that he promised not to return anytime in future. Shaan got back to his car and drove swiftly towards an unknown destination. He never anticipated such turn of events. Her words were pricking his ears, especially when she called him a stranger.

S: Tumne aaj mujhe bohot hurtkiya hai Noor!! Mein iss din ko kabhi nahi bhoolunga…

To be continued..

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