Chapter 5
Throughout the drive they didn't utter a word. Mehek tried to say sorry but he showed his hand halting her. She was too proud to try again and kept quiet. He dropped her at home and left without a word. Shaurya was enraged. He knew things would go out of control if they conversed. He wanted some time to cool down.
Mehek was restless whole afternoon. She didn't know whether to call Shaurya and apologize or let it be. By evening, Nehal brought Mehendi Lady to Mehek. " Nehu, Why do we need this now? It's my engagement not marriage" Mehek clarified. "C'mon Di. I know it. I also know how much you love to mehendi. So I got you one of the best mehendi person. It's my engagement gift for you" Nehal informed her. Mehek covered her sister's face lovingly. The lady started to apply design on her palms. When they asked her groom's name, Mehek excused herself and called Nehal. "Nehu, can you help me to dial Shauryaji's number. I just want to be sure of his name's spelling", she requested. Nehal rolled her eyes, dialed his number and kept it near her ears. But Shaurya didn't answer. Mehek was disappointed. He must be really annoyed else he would have attended. "Don't worry Di. May be he is busy. Do one thing , we will write his name in Hindi. This way , there won't be any room for error" Nehal said. Mehek nodded. Nehal didn't understand that it was just an excuse to call Shaurya.
It was supper time. Still no call from Shaurya. Mehek's heart sank. Her mehendi came really nicely. Shaurya's name was written beautifully on her hand. However she felt sad with his indifference. She retired to bed early, feigning head ache. She was about to settle on bed when she got Shaurya's call. Deliberately she waited for few seconds and let it ring few times before answering. "Hi, Mehek. I saw you call your now. I was bit preoccupied and forgot my phone in car." Shaurya informed. "It's okay. It was nothing urgent. We were applying mehendi and wanted to know your spelling before writing it on my hands", Mehek tried to keep her matter of fact tone. "Okay, cool. So how did mehendi come on your palms?", he asked. "It's a good design. Colour has also come out nicely" she replied, of which Shaurya had no doubt as he loved her more than anything. "Listen, Shauraji. I want to talk about today afternoon". "Mehek, please. Let it be. I don't want to talk about it. I am not angry with you but I am not happy with way things turned out. Let's leave it and focus on future", Shaurya said. "Shauryaji, I want to ask you something" Mehek asked. "Sure". "Are you happy with this alliance? As my mother pointed out, life with me will be difficult. You made an effort to know my consent. But today I want to know the same. Have you thought through this ? You still have time to backout". As Mehek completed her question , she turned to find Harish standing near her door with disapproval written all over his face. "Dad" she exclaimed and cut the call before Shaurya could reply.
Harish stormed to his room with Mehek running behind him. "Dad, please wait. Let me explain", she pleaded. "Mehek, I am extremely disappointed in you. I came to check whether you are fine. And here I find that my daughter is plotting behind my back, by trying to manipulate her fiance to withdraw from this marriage proposal", Harish scolded. "Dad, it's not like that", Mehek tried to pacify him. "Save it, Mehek. I don't want to hear anything. Just remember if you sabotage this wedding ,you will never see me again", he banged the door on her face. Mehek was broken and ran to her room before anyone else could see her. She was crying her heart out when she heard notification alert of KK's message.
KK: Hi Mehek. Hope you are busy with preparations. Reply if you are free.
Mehek was happy to meet him. She wiped her tears and replied "Hi"
KK: How are you Mehek?
M : Very bad. I wish earth would swallow me or sky could absorb me.
KK: LoL. C'mon, no need for such extreme measures. I am always there for you. We can runaway together to some remote place and live like nomads
Despite her current situation she managed to smile through her tears
KK: I think I managed to make you smile. Keep that smile on and tell me what happened?
M: Today was worst day of my life. First I have to meet my mother, then there I lost my cool & fought with Shaurya.He didn't speak to me till night. Finally when I could talk to him, I asked him earnestly whether he wanted to go ahead with our wedding. My father overheard this and thinks that I am scheming to spoil everything.
KK: Wow, wow, wow. So many information. Let's take it one by one. First , what happened with your mother? Why did you lose your cool?
M: 🤔 .Mom as usual was teasing me. She openly told Shaurya that getting married to me was a big mistake. Adding to fuel, her foster daughter, Sonal is apparently close to Shaurya and has a huge crush on him.😡 She didn't get anyone else but my Shaurya to have her crush on.
Shaurya was enjoying it to the limit. He suspected Mehek was jelaous but wasn't sure.
KK: Mehek, sweety calm down. He is a handsome guy. 😳 Lot of girls may have crush on him. What matters is how he feels about them?
M: I don't know. They seem to close. After I left, he stayed back for few minutes. Probably consoling his "FRIEND" 😒. That girl has talent, she sucks sympathy like vacuum cleaner.😡
KK: Mehek, tell me what happened at you mother's place that Shaurya has to stay back and console them.
M:Well, I bluntly told my mom not to come for my engagement
KK: That was not right honey. She is your mother. You should have shown some respect to her
M: Are you Shaurya Khanna?
Shaurya was shocked by her question. If she knows his real identity , then it will end everything. He was thinking how to handle the situation that she send her next message
M: You both seemed to have same opinion. That's why I asked. May be you will like Sonal too.
He was relieved.
KK: LoL.😆 Great minds think alike. But seriously Mehek, it was wrong.
M:I know KK but I had to do. PD wanted to inform Mom and Dad didn't want Mom to come. He was torn between duty and pride. I couldn't see him like that.
KK: Okay. What said and done is over, you can't change them. But make sure that it doesn't happen in future. Now second issue, Why you asked Shaurya to reconsider ?
M: I don't know. You won't understand. Hell, I don't understand it either. He is different. I feel different with him. He has this effect on me. I get possessive, angry or may be jealous too. I know I am not like this. Its complicated.
KK: May be its LOVE.
M: May be its POWER. He has some power over me. Power to cheer me and hurt me. I don't want to be hurt.
KK: I have read somewhere that Love is giving someone power to destroy you...but trusting them not to.
M: I trust him but need reassurance. Mayhaps a girl like Sonal is what he needs,but I wanted to know what he wants
KK: Then what was his reply?
M: I couldn't hear. Call was disconnected. Dad overheard and scolded me. I don't know what to do.
KK: Just follow your heart.
M:Heart is just a muscle that pumps blood.
KK: OK, fine then, Follow your heart but take your brain along with it.
M:These quotes are useless.I don't know what to do. Help me , buddy.
KK: Spend more time with Shaurya. Talk to him, chat with him and try to meet him often. Get to know more about him. Let him know more about you. Things will get clear and doubts will go away .
M: 🤔 OK
KK: Don't worry, Mehek. It will be fine
M: Oh KK, thanks a lot. I feel much better. What would I do without you?
KK: I will be there with you, my friend. Now don't waste time on me. Signoff and work of my suggestions.😉
M: OK. Take care. Bye
KK: Bye
Mehek was deciding whether to call Shaurya or message him. Then she saw Shaurya's missed calls and called him back.
M: "Hello Shauryaji."
S: "Hello Mehek. Hope everything is ok? I heard you saying Dad and then got disconnected."
M:"Dad listened to our conversation. He misunderstood it. But don't worry , I will manage it."
S: "Cool. Well then...Good nig..."
M: "Shaurya I couldn't hear your reply."
S: "I don't think such a question needs to be dignified with an answer"
M: "Why ?"
He wanted scream "Coz I love you dammit!!! Not today, yesterday or the day before that. But for years. How can I say no to a life with you?" But he didn't say it. It will be too much for her to handle.
S: "Coz I like you a lot Mehek."
M: "Okay. I am glad to hear it."
S: "So no confusion and no doubts. ...Then... shall we go out for dinner tomorrow?"
Mehek recalled KK's advice to spend more time with Shaurya. She was happy that Shaurya asked her out. A date with him sounds good.
M: "Sure."
S: "I will pick you at 7 in the evening."
M: "I will be waiting"
S: "Bye . Good night"
M: "Good night"
Mehek looked at her mehendi, she read his name softly, " Shaurya... ", she smiled and went to bed.
Edited by KashishJ - 6 years ago
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