Chapter 10

Hi Friends, 

Here comes the turning point in Mehrya life. 

Please do let me know your thoughts .

BR, Kash

 

Chapter 9

 

AT AIRPORT

 

Shaurya was keeping their luggage in trolley. He was calm and quiet. Karuna was anxious and was looking out for Mehek. "Ma, Shall we go inside? We are already running a bit late", he asked. "Few more minutes, Shaurie", she replied. Shaurya observed her anticipation and knew for whom she was asking those minutes. "Ma, Mehek won't come. She loves her dad, their status and family name more than anything. Her father could get her the world. What do I have to offer other than my love and life ?" he stated. Karuna look at her son. He looked unconcerned , his heart has gone numb as if it cannot feel anymore. "No Shaurie. Mehek is not materialistic. Else she wouldn't ...Oh my God , is'nt it Mehek?" Karuna exclaimed. Shaurya quickly turned to find Mehek climbing down from Nehal's motorbike. For the first time in the day, Karuna saw happiness on Shaurya's face. He ran to her and held her. "Mehek, I love you so much. You made my life worthy by choosing me." he was beaming, "Give me your passport? Where is your luggage? " he asked however when Mehek didn't make any move , he got suspicious. "What's it, Mehek?" he asked firmly. She covered his hands with hers, "Shaurya, I came here to request you, plead you , beg you, not to leave. Please stay back. I promise, I will make everything right between you & dad. Give me few days, his anger will cool down and he will see through it to realise the truth. You know him as much as I do. I am sure he will be convinced and everything will be as it was before." Mehek pleaded. Shaurya was furious. "What do you think of me, Mehek Sharma? I'm not a toy, which you & your dad can throw and pick up as per your wish. I am shocked at your audacity to even suggest it. Even if he agrees, I will never go back to Harish Sharma. He is a self-centered, money minded, ruthless man who keeps a price tag on everything and everyone. For your kind information, I am not for sale. I can never forget what he did to me and Ma." Shaurya was fuming. "I am asking for one last time. Are you coming with me?" he asked angrily. She shook her head with tear rolling down." I can't Shaurya."she said. Shaurya was shattered. "You are worse than your father. Each time you raise my hope just to hurt me further, just to break me more. I wish I had never met you.I wish you never came to my life" he said bitterly. "Please don't say that", she cried and tried to hold him. "Leave me, Mehek. This moment, the Shaurya who madly loved you is dead. You killed him. I will hate you with same intensity as I loved you. Good bye , Ms. Mehek Sharma". Shaurya left without even glancing back at broken Mehek.

 

All passengers boarded. Flight was about to take off. "Mehek is not wrong, Shaurie", Karuna tried to reason. "Yes Ma, She is not. Infact she is absolutely right. She chose the safer side rather than the riskier one. She is practical and wise." he replied mechanically. "No Shaurie, She is ...". "Ma, please. No further discussion about Mehek. I just want to forget her. I am done with her" he declared. Karuna got her cue to keep mum. Although in his mind he made a vow "I will never forget you, Mehek. You will regret breaking my heart. I will ensure that one day you will pay for it dearly". Flight took off , he glanced down painfully and murmured "I hate you, Mehek. I will always hate you".

 

Nehal was worried for her sister. "Di, They are gone. There is no point staying back here now. Come let's leave", she said . Mehek looked at the sky. She knew he lost Shaurya forever. Something broke inside her , her heart squeezed and finally she realized it but was too late. She whispered to herself,"I love you, Shaurya. I will always love you."

 

 

A WEEK LATER @ SHARMA HOUSE

 

Mehek was devastated. She couldn't sleep or eat properly. She never believed in love but eventually when love happened to her she lost it. She was slowly falling into depression. PD, Nehal and Harish were worried about her. "Hari, We needed to act quickly. If this continues, we will lose Mehek", PD was concerned. "Yeah Dad, Di is hardly speaking to anyone, she doesn't cook anymore and she is sleep deprived." Nehal stated. From Nehal, Harish already knew that Mehek refused to go with Shaurya becoz she couldn't hurt her dad. Harish  was proud of her. He thought Mehek will be back to herself in few days. However his expectations were wrong. He felt guilty to push Mehek into this situation. He understood that he had been consistently deciding for Mehek without considering her will. He couldn't change past but decided to make few amends before it was too late.

 

"Mehek, How are you beta?", Harish's voice woke Mehek from her thoughts. "I am ok, Dad", she lied. He sat beside her and she leaned on him. "Since childhood, you were mature and brave. Now as a young lady, you took a wise decision to protect your family honour. I'm proud of you, my girl. I know it isn't easy to choose between two right paths. Yet you did, it was entirely your call, then why are you sad ,Beta" Harish enquired. "I don't know, Dad. It feels like a part of me has gone missing." she sobbed. Harish remembered how he felt when he lost Meera. He realised that she is in love with Shaurya. There is no instant cure for her condition. Only time can heal her. "When Meera moved out of my life, I was devastated. If it wasn't for you girls , I would have lost it long back.", he paused. "When I had asked you to not to pursue your career, you obeyed. I didn't know it had affected you so much until you told me recently. I assumed that you were happy with my choices and decisions. I was wrong. I am sorry dear. Parents are supposed to know their children's pain & worries. But I was so busy that I couldn't. I already lost Meera and I can't lose you too.All my wealth and success is nothing, if my kids are unhappy." He side hugged her and said "You should pursue your career. Ja Mehek, Jeley apne Zindagi". Nehal and PD came in. "Wow Dad. You sounded just like Amrish Puri in DDLJ", Nehal laughed. Mehek too smiled. " After so many days , you smiled Ladoo" PD was so happy.

 

"Beta, me and PD have some suggestions. If you are ok with it , we will go ahead. We feel a change of place will do good for you. But no pressure on you. Unless you want to do, no need to comply. OK?" Harish told. "You remember Pammi aunty, my neighbour" PD asked. Mehek nodded. "Her son , Ajay had started a new restaurant. It's situated in a hill station, much away from disturbances of city. I have helped Pammi to set it up by investing in it. She will be happy to take you as their chef", PD filled in. "What's say girl?", Nehal asked. "Dad , are you sure? "Mehek asked him. "100 percent " he reassured. "In that case, I will be happy to take up the job", Mehek said confidently. 

 "Yipee, this calls for a family groupfie", Nehal pulled out her phone. "Chalo, Nehal, Let's bring champagne to celebrate", PD said enthusiastically. Mehek was happy and excited yet felt incomplete. "All will be fine, Beta. Time heals all wounds. Trust me", Harish promised her. She nodded and they joined Nehal & PD.

 

PRECAP : 2 years leap. Mehek is now a sweet bubbly lady who lives her life to fullest and spreads joy everywhere  (same as in ZKM) . Well, what about Shaurya ?? He has become successful but ruthless business man who cares about nothing but his gain.( just like Kadoos Kumar in ZKM )

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