Chapter 16
Mehak- Do you remember me?
Shaurya- what kind of silly question is this, Mehak obviously I know you and for your kind information I missed you too.
Mehak- Well you knew me only for 4 days before you went away, how could you miss me?
Shaurya- Well because you are my best friend. I don't make a lot of friends but when I befriend someone, I really care for them. I am very hurt that you said like that.
Mehak- Why are you such a nautanki Shaurya, I was just teasing you, na.
Shaurya- Well that wasn't teasing. I am very hurt , now you have to make it upto me.
Mehak- Accha baba, what shall I do for you?
Shaurya- Fly down to Mumbai to meet me. We can go on a lunch date together.
Mehak- date??DATE!? Where did this come from?
Shaurya- Oh madam theek h, on a simple lunch. That was probably just a figure of speech.
Mehak- (laughing) I knew it. But I still can't come. I am going to Dr. Batra's clinic tomorrow so that I can start my physiotherapy sessions. I want to be back on my feet before my 23 birthday.
Shaurya- That is very nice Mehak. I am very happy for you and All the best for your new journey.
Mehak- Yes Shaurya even I m very excited to be back on my feet but the only thing that worries me is that I would have to go through painful and excruciating therapy sessions. Not everything is going to come easy. I have been in this chair for two years. I don't know if I would find it in myself to do it or not. I am very nervous. I just don't want to let down the people who believe in me so much. That was the sole reason I gave up two years ago. Armaan gave up , they too might...
Shaurya- Listen Mehak, that ex of your was an ass and Nehal told me that you were erasing him from your life then why are you bringing up his name and bad memories associated with him in your present. Just think about yourself and your family now. You have to do it, do it for them , for yourself, for your friends,the people who care. You can do it. If being so close to Shaurya Khanna you can be rude to him then believe me you can do anything.
Mehak-(laughing) There it is, you brought up your reference. Kareena Kapoor in her movie Jab we met said that 'Main apni favourite hun' but I think that dialogue suits you the most.
Shaurya- Arey you also become your own favourite, it really helps you know. (Laughs)
Mehak-(laughs) Okay I will try. Shaurya shall I ask you for a favour please.
Shaurya- OMG, I don't believe you are being so formal with me, the guy who changed your clothes and broke your so called fast. (Chuckles)
Mehak disconnected the phone and pouted in anger. The phone rang again but Mehak didn't pick up. Shaurya then called Nehal. Nehal's phone was busy. Shaurya called Mehak again but no answer. Shaurya then called for Mandhar and asked for his phone in anger. Mandhar was almost scared to give Shaurya his phone as if there was a big secret in it and if Shaurya, God forbid sees it, tsunami would come. But after Shaurya shouted at him, he gave his phone. Shaurya told him to unlock it and then give and not act like an idiot.
For any onlooker, they would be amazed to see how scared a grown up man with arms can be from another grown up man but angry Shaurya was dangerous to be specific.
He dialled her number, she picked up thinking it to be the appointment confirmation call from the doctor's clinic.
Mehak- Hello?
Shaurya- I am sorry I was just teasing you, you also teased me, I m sorry ...I really am. Please forgive me. I am not an insensitive person and not et al a cheapo. Mehak don't think wrong about me. Please I am very sorry.
Mehak- saans le lo. Tapak jaaoge. (Breath or you will die)
Shaurya-(sighs) so are we fine here?
Mehak- Well yes, till the time you think before you speak and never bring up the incident in front of anyone especially Nehal.
(Murmurs)
She has already started thinking on different lines. Her one track mind never stops.
Shaurya- Haan? (What?)
Mehak- Yes, we are okay.
Shaurya- Yes you were talking about some favour?
Mehak- Can you come tomorrow or at least Skype, I want everyone who is close to me be with me tomorrow.
Shaurya- Well I am very sorry Mehak, I actually have to be on the sets tomorrow. We are going to shoot the scene when I propose the actress and we share the first kiss. Won't miss kissing my ex on camera for the world.
Mehak- Oh, okay. So you are shooting with your ex, Archie, no wonder you are horny today. Good for you , enjoy your kiss and if re takes happen enjoy even more. I LL take care of myself and the therapy. Bye bye pervy.
And there it went, she disconnected once again. Shaurya didn't call again, he was being sarcastic and she disconnected.
Obviously he would go but he thought to make it a surprise. He again called Nehal whose phone was thankfully connected and he took all the details about the next day and promised to be there and took a promise from her that she won't tell it to her.
The following day, Nehal took Mehak to Dr. Batra's clinic. Dr. Batra himself wasn't there but his assistant Sanyukta Aggrawal was there. Kanta and Jeevan talked to her in detail while Nehal, Mehak and Aman were left waiting for them in the reception area.
Kanta and Jeevan even talked to Dr. Batra on phone who assured them Sanyukta would take good care of Mehak and would bring her back on her feet very soon. He assured that Sanyukta was perfect in what she did and he himself trained her. Both Kanta and Jeevan were satisfied.
Sanyukta took Mehak inside with her and others followed too. Now Jeevan didn't say much but he couldn't even see any of the three kids getting as much as a scratch, there was no way he was going to to make it through the first session without crying or passing out seeing his little girl crying. He was holding Kanta' s hand so tight that she felt that almost no blood was reaching her fingers. She through actions conveyed Mehak and Nehal that she was not feeling well and would be heading to the cafe outside and would take Jeevan with her because who knows she might need him. All the kids understood that Jeevan couldn't see it and wouldn't admit it and thus Kanta took it upon herself and took Jeevan away.
Aman and Nehal asked Mehak if she would be comfortable if they came in but Mehak was sure she wanted to this alone. She politely refused and thanked them for the proposal. She asked them to sit outside for the moral support. They understood that she didn't want to be overwhelmed by their presence in the room.
Sanyukta took her inside the room and soon struck a conversation with her. Sanyukta was a friendly doctor and soon Mehak was comfortable with her. Sanyukta with her Jr. Assistant conducted various tests on her checked for the sensation she had in her lower body. She compared the old and the new reports and assured her of the possibility of her standing back on her feet and getting back the reigns of her life. Seeing the enthusiasm of the doctor even she was enthusiastic. Sanyukta was explaining her various necessary things and the problems that might come her way. Mehak was listening to all of it carefully and was mentally preparing herself for the upcoming journey of her life.
Sanyukta called in both Aman and Nehal and they were allowed to go home only to come back the next day. They all went yo the cafe where both the senior Bhallas were seated. Mehak discussed everything with their and they were ready to go back. The seniors to accompanied Mehak and Nehal to their flat.
There was a plan for lunch at Mehak's place. They entered the flat and there was Shaurya waiting on the dining table with all the dishes ready in front of him. Nehal and Aman knew and so they weren't very surprised but the seniors and Mehak were shocked. Nehal and Shaurya explained them everything and they had lunch peacefully. The seniors left soon as Jeevan had an important meeting. The nurse was in her own world, well she didn't care much honestly so she was minding her business. Nehal too had to go out to drop Aman to his Maths tuition which was almost an hour's drive away. They too went. Now there were only three people in the house. Shaurya took Mehak to her bedroom and asked her if she would want to lie down. She nodded in affirmative. He picked her up and made her relax on the bed. Mehak asked him why he didn't call for the nurse and Shaurya just in his cool attitude said that he didn't feel it was necessary. He removed his own shoes too and sat on the bed. He asked Mehak what did she do and how did she feel at the doctor's clinic. Mehak told him everything an even told her that what doctor told for the next day's session. Shaurya heard carefully and gave his good wishes too. Out of nowhere Mehak asked that how did he miss kissing the ex today when it might have been a good chance, who knows they might have got back together. Shaurya laughed and said that he was being sarcastic and Mehak took it otherwise and he wasn't very keen on the scene anyway and he deserved a holiday too. Mehak asky him if he would go to his parents' or was he as usual staying at the hotel. Shaurya laughed and said that she read a lot about him on the tabloids and tried to push the topic away. He didn't want to but he lied to Mehak that he and his father weren't on great terms and thus he was staying at the hotel however he would go to meet them before the flight at midnight.
Shaurya made Mehak sit with support of the headboard and said that he would like to watch a movie with her. He started Mehak's television and started the movie from the pen-drive he had already plugged in. He settled next to Mehak in the bed and started watching the movie. It was a classic Hollywood movie but they both didn't realize when tiredness got better of them and they both dosed off with Shaurya's hard on the headrest and Mehak's head on Shaurya's shoulder.
Nehal came back in and asked Sheetal where they both were and went to the room. Nehal saw the scene in front of her and clicked a picture of them sleeping together like that. She thought to herself that they looked adorable together. She even thought how nice it would be if they got together after Mehak was in her feet just like she and Vicky were together and in continuous touch with each other post the Karwa Chauth day. She kept her thoughts aside and woke up Shaurya first and then Mehak. They both woke up and she had meanwhile asked Sheetal to make tea for all of them. Mehak got freshened up and so did Shaurya.
They had tea and Shaurya bid her a farewell wishing her for the next day. He was going out of the house when he saw Armaan standing there, Shaurya said to himself...that not this guy again but God wasn't ready to listen to him. He was there for real with a bouquet and stuff.
To be continued...
Precap- Therapy sessions, recording, Shaurya and Armaan 'polite talk' and much more.
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