Chapter 50

Had originally been posted on IF.in. I'm starting from the start for the people whom have not read my story and have added some changes for the interest of the reader.

The next day at the club, everyone is trying to enjoy themselves. However, everyone is lost in their thoughts and feel as they were strangers to one another. Mitesh tries to ignore Jyoti and dances with Priya. Jyoti, now understanding Mitesh could never be hers, dances with Arjun. Naina and Pritem, both confused on where they stand in Arjun or Manisha life, dance together. The two people, whom seem to be the perfect couple in front of everyone eyes, feel wrong. The night goes by quiet except for the the few words exchanged between these close stranger.

The next day the group presents their project to the class. The class begins to clap as Mr. Verma stops the video at the end.

Mr. Verma: Very well done! Much better then I expected. Who came up with the idea of putting of this together?

Pritem: (standing up proud) that would be me. Yeah ladies it was me, the hot and sexy Pritem.

Mitesh: (pulling him down) Oye tu baithna, hot and sexy. (Everyone laughs) It wasn't him it was out friend Naina who came up with the idea.

Mr. Verma: Oh Ms. Naina I know her. She is quite smart.

Arjun looks up and remembers the time he said that he likes Naina, when she had came up with the plans.

Mr. Verma: anyways everything was good well rehearsed, edited and hosted. Except for the music which I believe falls beautifully into Priya and Anurags' lap; as well as Mitesh, for the music editing. So who should I blame (sarcastically)?

Priya: (mad and jumpy. Ready to argue) before you start going around pointing fingers, can you let us know what was wrong with the music?

Mr. Verma: hahaha a wise guy huh? In little or no time you will be taking Anurags' place.

Even hearing each other names being compared or connected sends shivers down their spines.

Mr. Verma: Well from what I heard there were parts that didn't seem to go along with each other. They were a different in the voice and tone of the singers. Which I might add was very well disguised but unfortunately I have a good keen for music and I heard the differences.

Mitesh: well then accuse me, when editing the tape I had to add the original parts of the song to the parts that Anurag and Priya couldn't sing.

Mr. Verma: was that really Anurag and Priya. Wow! Both of you should join Indian idol or something. I advice Sa Re Ga Ma Pa but that's my taste. I'll revise the video with that point in mind that you sang it and maybe give some personal dos and don'ts and you'll have the tape in a couple of days. (Taking out the tape) If only you guys had worked like this on you essay.

Everyone laughs.

A couple of days went by everyone tries to make thing seem like the way it was before. Pritem acts like his flirtatious self, but only in front of Manisha. Anurag and Manisha act like the perfect couple everyone wants them to be. But when left alone they become complete strangers. Priya trying to ignore Anurag finds shelter in Arjun friendship, which leads to Arjun and Naina distance. Also, Mitesh tries to make as much distances between himself and Jyoti. Jyoti gives up her dream of getting married to Mitesh. She decided to get married to the guy her parents picked out.

Jyoti is coming back home from school. She opens the door and her younger sister runs to her.

Sister: guess who is here?

Jyoti: who?

Sister: your dulha

Jyoti: oh my god! (About to run out the door) Tell them I'm not home.

Sister: (grabbing her) I can't they know someone was at the door.

Jyoti: tell them it was the mail carrier.

Sister: (pulling her) like he has the keys to out house.

Jyoti and her sister walk in.

Jyoti: Namaste aunty, uncle and (grinding her teeth) Karan.

Aunty, Uncle and Karan: Namaste

Aunty: tumhare studies kaise ja rahe hai?

Jyoti: (thinking) why don't you really ask me what is in your head? If I really am ready to marry your son.

Jyoti mom: Jyoti beta aunty is asking you something.

Jyoti: oh I'm sorry. Studies are fine. Going great (drifting off) just great.

Jyoti: (thinking) oh my god now I have to sit here and make sweet talk. Yet the worst part of all is that I have to make pretend I like your son, but I don't. I love Mitesh. (Lowering her head) Now the only thing I have is my parents, since my dream of Mitesh is broken and whatever they choose for me will be fine for me.

Later that night. Jyoti talks to her sister.

Jyoti: I know I'm going to get engaged soon, but what can I do my heart still beats for Mitesh. I said yes to Karan because I got my answer from Mitesh. I had promised mom if Mitesh says no I will marry Karan.

Sister: I know this is hard for you to give up Mitesh but you need to try. Why run after something that's not there.

Jyoti: yeah maybe you're right. But I have this weird feeling that Mitesh is going to say yes to me. I just hope it not to late when he does. But still I know what I'm doing is right since Mitesh is no longer in my future. I don't know my heart is saying something and my head is saying something else.

Jyoti trying her best to make up her mind of forgetting Mitesh falls asleep.