Chapter 5

Confession to heart

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He chased the face, and turned the girl he was hallucinating as Roshni .she turned and Arjun was disappointed with himself.

Dil laga na dil jale se dil jal jayega…

Ishq kar na ishq hi tujhe tarpayega

Koi yeh manena koi yeh jane na

Maine to jana hain ishq leta hain jaan

Dhoom dhoom just take my life

 dhoom dhoom just break my heart

 dhoom dhoom just stay apart

Aa lele tu meri jaan….

 

Seeing their boss was out of sight, Chotu started his badmaashi….he stood up on the bar counter, and sang his heart out

 

Yeh ishq hain rab ki dua

Yeh ishq to sabko hua

 

 He hallucinated Amina, his 11.30 wali beside him.

 

Yeh junoon hain nasha hain

Sukoon hain maza hain

Dilon ki saza hain

Yeh tu jaan le

 

He imagined that he grabbed her by her waist, and saying to her

 

Oh yeh love hain forever yeh love choote never

Yeh love for your dilbar meri maan le….

 

Some dukhi devdas sang from across the bar, and it broke his dream.he blushed deeply and come down from the bar counter.the guy gulped his drink quickly, sang sadly

 

Koi yeh mane na, koi yeh jaane na

Maine to jana hain, ishq leta hain jaan

 

The atmosphere were fully rocking, and a flirt from the party sang enthusiastically

 

Kisko pata yeh pal na ho

Jo aaj hain, kal na ho.

 

His sexy GF seduced him, leaning on top of him and sang

 

Oh yeh love takes you higher yeh love hai desire

Yeh love to hain fire yeh love takes you to high

 

Riya remembered her sister was betrayed by love, and how much herself she hates this idea of Love.

 

Yeh jala de bujha de bana de mitaa de

Wafaa de daga de yeh hain ek saza

 

Shree placed his hand on her shoulder, and it bring her in present. He sang sadly

 

Koi yeh mane na koi yeh jaane na

Maine to jana hain ishq leta hain jaan

 

Chotu dragged them on the dance floor, and the trio danced madly, forgetting everything. The night passed as some were busy to remembering past, and the others were hoping for a new future.

 

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The team reached at the airport, and waited impatiently for Arjun and Riya. They both were late, and the flight was about to take off.

''shree, did you call her?'' asked Sameer, while trying to call Arjun which was unreachable.

''yes sir…it is busy.'' He answered.

''dammit!'' Sameer shouted as Arjun's phone was still unreachable.suddenly there was last call for them three announcing to board on flight.

''we cant wait more.get back on flight.'' Sameer ordered, clearly irritated, while Choree glanced at each other.

Riya was busy in a office of a land dealer,discussing the payment and signing some papers. She bought a new bunglow here in Goa, and was finishing quickly to get on flight in time. She nearly sprinted from the agent's office, and grabbed a taxi for airport.

But damn! There was a huge traffic jam in the way of airport! She waited impatiently for some time, then she jumped from the taxi, and ran quickly in the direction of airport, holding her bagpack in behind.

''Riya?'' she heard a familiar voice when she was busy running.she stopped in tracks, and looked surprised as Arjun was coming out from another taxi.he wake up late in morning, all thanks to the shots of earlier night.and now he is also stuck in traffic.

''sir….we are getting late….run…'' saying this she started to run.

''but how…'' he asked.

She rolled her eyes, ''uff sir, hold your bag and ran…like this…'' and she again ran ahead.

Arjun stared at her shockingly, and then ran behind her.they reached the airport in sometime,and ran again towards the entrance.But they were too late, as the flight had take off already.

''shit…'' Riya said angrily, while Arjun was busy to catch his breath.

They came to know that there is no flight for the next 24 hours, but they can get a train for Mumbai . they grab a taxi and left for railway station.

The train was in the night, so there was plenty of time for them.its only noon and there is still 6-7 hours to go.they also booked tickets, and now free to do whatever they wanted.

''sir…lets explore the town.'' Riya offered.

''no. stay here or we will miss the train too.'' Said Arjun stubbornly.

''come on sir, there is much time for the train to come.please?'' she requested and Arjun gave up.

They explored the town, famous churches and beaches.Arjun noticed that she didn't went inside, or prayed something, just observed them from outside.

''tumhe andar nahi jana? Ya phir koi wish nahi mangni?'' he asked , curious.

Riya looked at the church, and answered, ''I don't believe in God.''

The answer shocked him beyond anything.he kept looking at her.she turned to him and asked, ''sir, apko Goa ke bare mein itna kaise pata?'' she noticed that he knew most of the things what only knew the local people or guide.

''who main yahan pe pehle bhi aa chukka hoon…'' his mind was back in time, ''apne honeymoon pe…''

His answered surprised her. He had never shared anything about his past, or feelings earlier.she gave him a apologetic look, but was relieved as there was no anger, or pained expression on his face after sharing his thoughts.he was, in fact, in a mood for sharing memories.

''roshni ko ghumne ka bohot shauk tha…yeh Goa aane ka idea bhi ussi ka tha….hum dono ne pura Goa ghuma , bohot enjoy kiya….'' He smiled at the fond memories.she smiled too, after listening to his memories and seeing him smile.

Arjun shrugged all the thoughts, and witnessed Riya was looking at him fondly.he was instantly drawn in her eyes, like he often does in them.

 

Palchhin palchhin uljhi uljhi ek raina

Dhadkan dhadkan bikhre bikhre se chaina

Milo chali hain gumsum yeh khamosi

Kitna bhi samjhaoo man ye mane na

Teri bandagi……

 

They come out from their trances, and looked away.both were busy to smile at themselves.

 

After exploring for some time, they entered into a trendy beach side restaurant, and ordered their lunch.Arjun excused himself, and Riya was sipping her drink.suddenly, she witnessed some local boys were busy to check out some foreigners.her blood boiled…she cant tolerate when someone abuse or misbehave with another human being, and witnessing eve teasing was high on her black list. She got up from her seat, and went towards them.

''excuse me , tum log kar kya rahe ho?'' she asked the men.

''oh madam…apko kya takleef hain?'' a boy said in an angry tone.

''yeh log yahan pe ghumne ate hain, in logon ki wajeh se tumhara ghar chalta hain.tum logon ki himmat kaise huyi unlogon ko aise ghur ne ki?'' she raised her voice.

''oh madam, door raho in sab se, warna…'' the boy threatened.

''warna kya haan?'' she threatened back. She was a cop and they were threatening her? How dare they?

''abhi dikhata hoon tumhe…'' the boy raised his hand to manhandle her, when another strong manly hand caught his arm.

''aisa sochna bhi mat.'' Its Arjun. He was back from wash room and witnessed Riya shouting at them.

It started a fight in the restaurant.some other foreigners and tourists helped Ariya to beat the boys.some one called police, and in between the fight, they arrived and took them all to police station, including Ariya.there was no proof of that they were cop, so Arjun decided to call after sometime Rathore, in that time they will land in Mumbai, and he will find a way to get themselves out from custody.

Ariya was sitting on the floor of a cell,while the shoutings were going on in the police station.

Riya said apologetically, ''I am sorry sir, meri wajeh se apko ….''

''never say sorry for those thing what you feel is right.'' Arjun answered, ''its our duty to protect civilians. With id card, without id card.''

''thank you, mera saath dene  ke liye…'' she said in a soft tone, and Arjun kept looking at her.they were again busy in each other's eyes.

 

Iss dil mein gunje reh reh kar aur bijli sagar je

Hairan kare aur reh jaye yeh badal bin barshe

Tore jiya…mora….

Tore jiya yeh mora kaisa jog laga re

Tukdo mein batt jaoon fir bhi toote na

Kaisi tarpan hain yeh chode chhote na

Thandi pari jo  yeh saza main

 Ek raat ki lakir ho jaoon main fir shyad

Teri bandagi ……..

 

Suddenly Riya remembered someone, and jumped at once on her feet, startling Arjun.

''what….'' Before he can ask, she sprinted towards the cell bar and called the inspector.

''inspector…I have to make a call.''

 

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After some 30 mins, a old man , maybe of 50- 55, entered the police station with a lawyer beside him.he bailed Riya and Arjun out and also gave them lift for railway station.they thanked him, while the man nodded at Roya specially, and left.

Riya bought a water bottle, and finished nearly half the bottle.Arjun looked at her expecting the bottle, and she apologetically hand him over the bottle.he gulped the remaining water.

''waise who aadmi tha kaun?'' he asked at last.

''who, mere naye ghar ka care taker.'' She said. Arjun gave her a confused look.

'' actually, maine aaj subah ek ghar kharida…aur ussike paper work ke chakkar mein late ho gayi, aur flight miss kar di.Mr. D'Costa ussi ghar ke care taker hain.woh ghar unhi ka tha, aur  ab who ussi ghar ke care taker hain.'' She explained.

Arjun bought a packet of biscuit, and hand it over to her, not before taking half for himself. She finished it all quickly, and lustfully looked at the remaining 2 biscuit at his palm. He rolled his eyes, and gave it to her. She smiled like a child and quickly placed it in her mouth.he shook his head in disbelieve.

''tumhare liye yeh kaam kafi muskil hota hoga, nahi? Kitna stressful aur tiring hain….tumhe to koi asaan rasta chunna chahiye tha.'' He said being sarcastic.

She smirked a little, and answered back, ''sir, agar apne bhi koi asaan rasta chuna hota, to aap shayad iss waqt kisi bade company ke CEO hote, aur AC room mein baith kr 100 admiyon ko order de rahe hote.''

Arjun was confused, and she explained again, ''aap bhi to ek rich aur influential family se belong karte hain…The Rawte's. aaj shayad aap bhi yahan nahi hote…aur apne dad ka business sambhal rahe hote.''

Arjun was surprised and impressed with her. he should be angry on her for putting her nose in his personal life, but he was in awe.

''ek research specialist hoon, apne team mates ke bare mein to khabar rakhna hi tha.'' She smirked a little.Arjun also smirked, and looked as she gulped the remaining water from the bottle.

''yeh sab kismet ki baat hain….it all happen by chance….humare life, unke directions…humare fate…humare decisions….sb by chance hote hain.'' She said to herself, looking at a far direction.

''you don't believe in God, and still believe in destiny? Chance?'' he asked.

''yes.its all happened by chance that I came back after 5 years…..my joining in ETF, and now I am sitting in this deserted railway station…waiting for the train to arrive.'' She said dramatically and Arjun could not help but chuckle at her.then he was serious and asked her, ''why don't you believe in God?''

She looked at him, surprised by his question. She thought for a while, and asked, ''you believe in God?''

He nodded in negative, and said, ''he snatched from me the most beloved person of my life.''

She was surprised at his answer, and said  '' my reason is fairly same.''

The duo was silent, and waited for the train to arrive.Riya drifted off to sleep and leaned on his shoulder.he was surprised, but didn't flinched away.he looked at her sleeping figure and think about their earlier convo.

She is the most intelligent person he had ever seen…perfect in every aspect. She is a perfect mother, perfect friend, perfect team mate, and a perfect human being.but there is some hidden pain in her, which cant be observed often.she doesn't believe in God, and her reason was pretty same like him. Maybe she has lost her husband, Zeenia's father….thats why she is like this.

The thought of another person in her life, the thought of her in pain just like him send a feeling of protectiveness and affection in his mind.he again looked at her face, and tucked lock of hair behind her ear as it was disturbing her.she wake up sensing his touch, and again the duo drowned in each other's eyes.

 

Umeed ka din dhalte dhalte keh jaye kabhi mujhse

Who rasta kyu puche jo rutha hain tujhse

Chup chup ke kehte hain mujhse yeh armaan

Dil ki sun le kar le khud pe yeh ehsaan

Iss aag mein jo main bighloo agar

Khud se mila sakoon na main nazar phir shayad

Teri bandagi……

 

The whistle of train bring them back in present.they boarded the train and sat on the seats, and looked outside as the train started to move.in no time, Riya again went to sleep.when he was again busy to observe her, his heart asked him some questions.

Why you feel something towards her? Is it only attraction?

It is much more.

Why you feel pained just to think her in pain?

She feels like a very close person…

How close?

Close to my heart.

Why there is no guilt in your heart?

It feels so right…how can I sense any guilt?

Who is she to you?

Arjun was startled to answer the last part…..who is she to me? Why I always drawn towards her? Why I always want to see her? Why I want to know her inside out?

So many questions…and only one answer, which his heart knew from inside but he didn't realized still.

He is slowly falling in love with her .

he smiled to himself, and feel like the most happiest person in life, still unknown to himself that why he is feeling like this. He felt butterflies in his stomach, felt nervous.he was smiling , blushing actually.he felt like some huge burden was lift from his shoulders.

He looked at the sleeping figure in front of him, and smiled inwardly.she had affected him in the most unique way, he was feeling like nothing, and there she is, sleeping, unknown to all of it.he himself also unknown that is going on in his heart.

It was indeed a start….a start of new day, a start of new life.

 

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yayyy...he is finally feeling something for her...kahin jaldi to nahi kr rahi hoon? bt 1 thread ke baad itna develpomnt to banta hain 

first song is from Dhoom2 , dil laga na, ( my one of many fav song ) and 2nd one is bandagi from fil Drona (film is bakwas song is good.)

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