Sorry about delayed update.
So in purple is manyata talking/thinking/writing to herself.
Chapter 19: I can't help falling in love with you...
Hunting through closet, a somewhat frustrated Manyata babbled to herself:
Its been two days since i have met that halkat veda. Correction, we have hungout or even talked. He didnt come to office yestarday. And today, when he finally came...that to in the afternoon, he just..
Flashback to earlier:
Manyata was walking from washroom to her cabin. As she comes close to his cabin she pauses and peeks inside but nothing. Then she sees him coming from opposite side of the hallway. Their eyes meet. Busy on his phone, he smiles at her and goes inside his cabin.
Halkat veda hi toh bol sakta tha. Is he angry with me still? (Leaning her head against the closet door) Why did i have to say all that stuff. I ruined our friendship. Things are never going to be same...
"Rajkumariji, you are requested at pratice" househelp says while knocking her door
"Ill be there in few minutes" she replies and goes back to her search.
'There you are' says M while picking up a small key. With it she open a small compartment in her closet & takes out a diary. She wipes the dust off and swifts through the pages of her diary reading random paragraphs. " i cant believe i wrote that... (reading further) Why did i stop writing? Though she was not a big diary writer, Manyata wrote about big events/incidences, lessons she wanted to remember or things she could never say or feel being royalty now and then. She starts to scribble down the events from past two days... her phone rings, seeing Rohan's name she rushed to ballroom.
In the other corner of the ballroom, Arjun and Unnati were practicing their steps with a professional choreographer, Neha. M joins Rohan. After a while, she notices Uday, Luv, Kush, Sid and Vijaybhai walking in ballroom.
"Wow, practice has started full on" vijay
"Banna when are you going to start?" Unnati asks
While Unnati and Vijay chat, Manyata's eyes follow Uday. Giving her a hug he says "thanks for coming on short notice Neha"
"Anything for you prince charming"
"My sister couldnt get better choreographer than you". They catch up since college days.
What are they talking about? She wondered
"Does he know every girl in the world." I said a bit out loud. Luckily Rohan didnt hear. Phew. He has time to talk to everyone, cant say Hi to me. Its one syllable "Hi" it takes less than a second, haan nai toh. He is living up to his halkat veda name. (Uday hasnt looked her way) Ignoring me! I will give him attitute too. He is coming here....act cool Manyata.
"Hi dude" says Uday to Rohan
"Buddy, kidher tha trip k baad havent seen you". they hug each other. "Hi princess"
"Hi Uday" says Manyata with a smile
Damn it Manyata what happened to giving attitue.i stomp my feet in disappointment, which was noticed by both. Before they can comment, I was saved by my sister, Jay, who asks Uday to pratice with her. He agreed. Though rohan volunteered as well, that guy cant leave opportunity to be near jay.
"Noo we need to finish our choreography. Lets go" says M dragging Rohan away from there. Couple of hours fly by with their pratice routine.
Everyone was gathered in the dining room. It was fun. So many conversations and room full of laughter. DS was getting tear-eyed looking at the sight i could tell. Some of the best memories we had was back in the day with Jaigarh family.
After dinner, as everyone was dispersing DS says" aaj sabko saath dekh k humhe acha laga. Purane dino ki yaad aa gayi. Aap sab chahe toh idar humare pass rukh sakte hai."
Giri nods his head in agreement & says to Jaigarh group "hum agle do hafte London jaa rahe hai but if you kids want to stay here till wedding"
Oh no nai nai nai. If Uday stays here then this awkwardness will continue....i cant handle it. Please say no.
"We would love to DS" says uday. Sid, Luv, Kush and Unnati nod in agreement.
Great, how lovely.
Others were chatting excitedy and making plans as everyone will be staying together now.
I want to be happy but i am not sure. With how things are now I really dont know. I need some fresh air. I head to terrace, my escape. As i was gazing in the sky searching for stars
"Princess..."
I look to see a confused and sad Uday. I want to tell him im sorry for everything & i dont like this... why is he staring at me like this? Oh ya my turn
"Hi" says Manyata. Silence takes over again. Before it get awkward further Manyata says "sit?"
"No i am good" replies Uday
"Look" both say at the same time.
"You go" says Uday
"I'm sorry, i shouldn't have said all that"(gets cutoff)
"Princess, you shouldn't be. I feel like an idiot. I overreacted. I shouldnt have. Im so.." she stops him
"Dont say it. Lets just forget it all happened??"
Smiling, Uday says "sure". he sits next to her & lightly nudges her with his elbow, says "thanks"
She nudges him back & says "you too"
Manyata was happy to have his friend back. Both chat for a while, then Uday says "i have to go"
"Oh aren't you all staying here until wedding?"
"Yes we will come tomorrow with our stuff"
The next day, Manyata woke up with a biggest smile. She was happy awkwardness between her and Uday seem to be decreasing. As few more days pass by, they were back to normal. They hung out & talked all the time, even their texting resumed.
In Manyata's room
Isha and M were laughing really hard as Manyata narrated about incident from work "....Such a crazy day today, i still cant believe Uday did that. He is so (searching for the right word) sweet sometimes"
I - "Hmm you two seem to be having loads of fun"
"Ya we do. Time just flies by at work. I wish you were there too, would be more fun!"
"No thanks" isha gets up from bed ready to go back to her room "dont want be kabab mein haddi" she adds lightly tapping M's cheeks.
"Shut up" says M not wanting to add anything more as deep down she no longer minded Isha teasing her about Uday. In fact it gave her hope and made her somewhat happy.
Next day In Jaigarh Office
M, Luv & Uday were working on a deal when kush and sid join them.
"What did you buy" asks Uday to sid and kush who went shopping.
"I bought some Hawaiian shirts" replies sid
"You what?" U says trying to suppress his laughter "lets see it" he adds
Sid changes and come back. Uday bursts into laughter. "You dont know anything!" Says a frustrated sid "manyata aap batao kaisa hai?"
"No no no" says Uday while he stands in between "ofcourse she is going to say nice things" U turns to M "princess whisper to me what you really think"
Sid pushes Uday to side "no Manyata tell me your honest opinion". Uday pushes him side now, puts his one hand around M's waist and with other hand holds Sid back to keep him away.
'These two are crazy. They make my day with their shenanigans. Look at uday, he looks so adorable when he gets excited about things'. Taking a whiff subtlety 'hmm is that black code? Seems like it. He smells so intoxicating. No wonder women are crazy about.. nope dont go there, shut up Manyata'.
With his hand still around her, Uday moves sideways almost making a 360 turn to keep Sid away.
I put my hand on his chest for balance. 'Wow these are chisled, just like his face'. I get lost in his face and that smile he was shining, laughing at Sid.... 'He is so flawless. Wow'... have you ever looked at someone one way and then all of a sudden they are no longer just that. Uday my friend.. my childhood bestfriend. But now as i am looking at him he is this amazing guy who makes me laugh, makes me feel butterfly in my stomach when he is close, makes current run through my body with his touch... it doesnt feel like just friendship, maybe I...
"Princess" says Uday tapping her shoulder as she hadnt moved since he left her a minute ago.
"Hmm.. (thnking quickly) sorry i was blinded by hideousness of Sid's shirt" says M as Uday hifi's her. "Wow you are getting meanier day by day. Stop hanging out with this guy" sid to M while wacking Uday's arm. M feeling bad, goes to pacify sid.
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Later that night, feeling hungry M gets up and checks the clock. It was 1am in the morning. Not wanting to disturb the staff, she goes to kitchen & decides to make food. "What are you doing" comes a voice startling her causing her to drop a spoon. "Shhhh" adds Uday.
"You scared me" says M "what are you doing here?
"passed by your room and saw the door open"
"Oh so you were stalking me" jokes Manyata
"Ofcourse princess, ab aap ho hi stalk karne wali cheez" winking at M. Not wanting to escalate the flirting, Manyata asks on a serious note "what are you doing up" as she takes the food out in a bowl.
"I had a meeting.....USA client" replies uday as Manayta starts to eat.
"Arent you going to share?"
"NO im starving! Make your own"
"Oh comeon!" Says U as M is teasing him by eating and making "yum" sounds. Still nothing, he grabs her hand & pulls her to him. Being so close to him she gets lost in his aura, while Uday takes the food from her.
'Oh god is that my heart beats? That is so loud. I can literally feel the vibrations throughout my body. Shoot its getting louder, I hope he doesnt hear it. Is he smirking? Yup he hears it....how embarrassing!'
"Princess" he says in a husky voice
'I feels so good when he calls me that'. Lost again in his eyes, an urge to kiss him takes over my body. You only live once i convince myself.Moving my hand around his neck, I lean in ....
M wakes up abruptly.
'Damn it! Third night this week with the same dream'
Unable to sleep, Manyta watches TV to pass time. Morning came slow and it was almost time for breakfast. She goes to shower. When she comes she sees Uday sitting on her bed. 'Not again' she thinks to herself assuming it to be figment of her imagination. Manyata ignores him and goes to fix her hair. "Princess" he says standing up.
Signing 'He is not here. Why would he be here at this time?' She ignores it. "Princess, humne kuch kiya hai? Aap humhe ignore kyu kar rahi ho?" Says Uday as he walks up to her. Startled Manyata says"Uday, tum yaha? Humhe laga hum sapna dekh rahe the". Smirking he says "hmmm so you have dreams about me?" Giving him a sarcastic smile she says "I meant I wasn't expecting anyone".
Uday lets it go- "i had told you yesterday ill come to pick up the Malhotra file"
"Oh yes" M grabs file and hands it to him
"Thanks.... well have a great time off work"
M nods yes. Uday steps closer to her and whispers
"Dont dream too much about me" this causes Manyata to gently smack his arm. He leaves
'Shoot that was close. What were you thinking telling him i was dreaming and all!"
Next few days pass quickly , as M & Unnati work with wedding planner. Then in the evening, practicing their dance.
Slapping his arm "why are you being so sloppy?"
"Manyata i got the step lets move on" says Rohan
"You can't just memorize the step and expect to do the dance. We need to practice, make sure it flows well and that we are in sync"
"I know i know... you just show me the steps and ill pratice on my own"
"We have to be in sync too" says frustrated M
"Ho jayega... just show me. Anyways you have to pratice for your other dances too"
Giving up, M shows him the moves. Shortly after he rushes out telling her he has some work
'What has gotten into him lately'
She goes on with her pratice. Shortly after, Luv, Kush, Sid and Vijay head to Uday's room to grab him for dinner. At his door they hear weird noises and all look at each other confused.
Rohan - "closer i said"
Uday - "there is no more room"
"pull me closer, here take my hand" adds Rohan. The boys were confused and Kush knocks the door yelling "Bhai...bhaiiii"
Rohan opens the door as Luv says "kya chal raha hai?". Both say "nothing".
PROMO:
'What has gotten into her?! I cant, I just cant let it be, i have to try one last time' She thinks. She rushes upstairs, followed by Sid who notices. Isha flung the door open. Anticipating Isha's wrath, M signals others to leave. "What you are doing is wrong!!!" Isha says almost choking on her withheld tears.
Smirking she gets up and walks toward Isha. As she gets closer "loving him was wrong, and now I am fixing that mistake". Adjusting her heavy duppatta, she heads down to the banquet hall to become Mrs. Manyata Aryan Chowdary.
Sid who had followed Isha stood outside the room. M and sid's eye meet and he can see the wall of tears build inside her eyes. As she passes him, he grabs her hand. At that moment it was getting harder for Manyata to control her emotions. She turns around to see Sid's pleading eyes that was trying to convey the message in his heart that -dont do this to yourself and to him-. M shakes her head no and unable to control anymore a lone tear escapes her eye. With that, Sid releases her hand. M heads down, wiping her tears and controlling her emotions. Sid turns to Isha and says "are you okay?"
Breaking down, she runs to Sid and hugs him. He holds her tightly while trying to calm her down.
The promo was a perfect prompt for me to write something in my ishtyle! ...
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