"Mamaji, is Dev there? How is he?" Chandni's nerves were all in jitters,having tried in vain to reach Dev as well as Mamaji multiple times during the day.
"Yes, Chandni beta! What's the matter? Why are you so tensed? Haven't you two spoken?"
There was silence on the other side as Chandni tried stifling a sob...not for a moment could she forget the mayhem that transpired last with Dev... Her heart felt the aftershocks even now...not a single word was exchanged after that.
Mamaji sensed her grief and tried consoling. "Beta, don't cry. He'll come back. Didn't you wait for sixteen years? Now, what?"
"Mamaji ,Chandni's whisper caught on an involuntary sob, and she raised her voice.
"You count in number of years; but I count in number of my bated breaths...I have waited through eons, through ages...not any more, Maamaji! I just can't!"
"Beta, he's busy here... He's been having meetings, he has met villagers...now I suppose he has some task in his guest house...He said he'll be late..."
"Has he not left to return back?" Chandni was aghast.
"No beta,naturally not! It's late already. He'll stay the night...may even stay tomorrow... I am not sure!"
Mamaji paused for a breath... Not sure whether he should speak but it was vital. "Beta,I overheard him speaking on the phone early morning... Something about moving back to London...what's this? Do you both have some plans?"
A creeping sense of dread spread over her and the phone fell from her hands. Such step wasn't surprising considering their history...
His last words came screaming back at her, swirling in her mind with condemnation, "You have hurt me. This is not a mistake, this is crime!..."
Yes! She had done a crime by asking him to go to someone else...He was now going somewhere else...somewhere very far from her...back to London!
This sudden clarity sent her into a panic attack. She lost control of all her emotions, crying hard painful, aching, heavy tears. His hurt somehow infiltrated to her heart making her feel like a real coldhearted bitch to push him to such drastic decision.
'Oh God! What shall I do now? How will I get him to stop doing such craziness?
What's the matter with you, Chandu? Why are you panicking?'
Chandni snorted trying to pull herself together, "Who does he think he is?...
If he can act anger crazy, so can I!...Hadn't I given him back with those magnetic chappals , a taste of his own medicine? ...If he brought pigeon poop,I brought chicken shit!...If he's angry, so am I...I'll go catch his collar and bring him back! After all I have Chandu ka Swag!
Don't panic,bhole ke sainik!'
A wild crazy thought took root in Chandni's heart and gave her strength.
She smiled through her tears, In reality, we are probably level pegging in the crazy department,or maybe I have overtaken him. I certainly feel crazy. What I'm planning definitely qualifies me as crazy. And if he finds out what his crazy wife is planning, then I've no doubt I will see him tip over the edge of craziness.'
"Devvv!" She dashed to the main door.
"Jiji!"called out Shikha.
Shikha had been piqued the whole day. She was being molded in the life she would lead soon. Everybody did it with lots of love and friendly persuasion...and yes, a lot of patience!
But she had an ill feeling around the whole thing. She had tried expressing her anger to Veer. When he responded with patient tolerance, she had totally lost the plot.
Hostility was simmering inside her... against family, against herself, against the circumstances...she knew, she had agreed to such circumstances, but what she had not realized then was that she was not ready for it...The worst part was that everybody else realized this fact and were trying their best to help her get ready...
She had been an outspoken girl, one who could give it back to the whole outside world...Somehow, here in this family, she felt tongue tied because of the love she got...Worst part being that love had entered her life first; the clarity about prospective change in lifestyle later...
Her current mood was mad enough to kill.
"What are you doing? Where are you going?" She screeched.
"Dev!... Dev!" Chandni couldn't hear anybody. Just the call of her heart!
Shikha shook her angrily. "Jiji! There's no Jijaji here. He's gone... Don't you remember? What state have you made yourself?"
"Shikha, Shikha... He's gone away!... I have to bring him back...otherwise he will leave for London." Chandni was in panic. Heart wrenching sobs coming from her.
"Jiji, what are you talking? Jijaji is gone to Allahabad. We were supposed to go to Europe and then to London...My god! What state he has made of you!"
"I don't have time Shikha. I have to rush. Please tell Naani and everybody else, I am going to bring Dev back."
Shikha was ready to blow her top now. She could have busted Advay Jijaji for his atrocious behaviour towards her sis.
"What the hell! That man has abandoned you every time...right the next day immediately after marriage...then again, when Meghna had to herself come and tell him about the baby...again when Aadi was lost...he yells at you all the time...Now, he has left without saying a word...And you want to go alone to bring him back?...what's the matter with you?"
"Don't you dare say a word against your Jijaji!" Chandni thundered, "You are immature Shikha. You have always misunderstood him!"
Lover had flared up in defence of love. Though there was so much umbrage in it. Such are the riveting ways of love!
"I am not like you, Shikha. I am going! And for you to know...His manners may not be sweet, but his heart is pure gold... I am not bothered by the cover, I want the gold!"
Chandni rushed out calling out to her trusted driver"Mohan Kaka...Mohan kaka... Come, we have to leave for Allahabad immediately."
"Allahabad? That's a very long drive! E Bansi, come here fast. Join with me. We have to go to Allahabad." Mohan called the spare driver to assist him.
Shikha was flabbergasted at the way her Jiji had accused her and sided with her own husband... That same Jiji who always saved her from her mother's wrath... That same Jiji who would do anything in this world for her sisters..'.Is this what marriage does to a woman? '
Shikha turned back pondering over the question in her mind and saw Pooja standing behind.
Pooja had just come there and seen the last part of altercation between the sisters...Shikha's words against Bhaiyya had really hit at her heart. She felt genuinely sad because those words were true...She had been so struck by those words that she had herself forgotten to stop Chandni.
"Shikha, I understand how you feel about Bhaiyya's behavior to Chandni. But perhaps, now was not the time to point it out. Instead, you could convince her to take someone along. Now please go and inform Miku about this. I'll go and inform Naani." Pooja was terse in her response.
"I am sorry, Pooja di. I didn't mean to say those things about Jiju."
Shikha chided herself in her mind. 'How could she point out wrong things about Advay Jijaji in his own house? After all this was his family.'
"It's not about your saying those things, Shikha. It's about the timing. Life's wrongs happen mostly because timing is wrong. Remember that in life, girl!"
Pooja had mellowed down and was counselling like the elderly guardian sister.
"Whattt? Barked Veer, "Bhabhi has left alone for Allahabad? Why did you not call me then itself?"
Veer was totally taken aback with the news of Chandni leaving. Bhai had left him the responsibility of all family and especially the safety of Chandni. This couldn't have been happening!
"Lo kar lo baat! (Look who's talking).Everybody is accusing me! As if, it's my fault that she left like that suddenly. I tried stopping her. She did not listen. And now you are yelling at me." Shikha was raving mad.
"Oh Shikha! I am not yelling at you, Love! Please forgive my tone. I am just hell worried about her. I'll go after her in another car."
Miku went to Naani to inform her.
"No need, Miku! Don't go. Those two are being ...such absolute wankers! Nani was raging mad with exasperation. "She won't listen to you even if you catch up with her. Rather you stay here and do your duties here, beta!"
There was no point in everybody in the house running after one another like kid's train.
"Naani, Should I go? At least, she won't be alone." Pooja intervened with concern.
"But then you'll be alone and we shall worry about you.I know what I am saying. Let none of us follow Chandni. Chiku will bring her back and then I'll speak with both of them. Matters are gone beyond tolerable limits, now! You take care of Aadi. The kid is getting hugely affected by this tense atmosphere."
"Ok Naani."
Both Miku and Pooja left with a heavy heart. Naani was right. Both of them had been trying their best to support the duo in every fight of theirs but matters were crossing limits. The entire family was tense.Both couldn't even give up on the lovers' duo. Unease lied heavily on their heart with the concern for siblings. There wouldn't be any peace till both returned home! That too, together, safe and happy... a big 'If' loaded on everybody's heart.
Mamaji sat on the verandah anxiously waiting for Advay to return. He was beside himself with angst after call with Chandni. Footsteps sounded behind him and he turned back hoping for Advay but it was Pandeyji.
'Good, in a way...' Mamaji took a grip on himself. 'It's better this way to get the information than me approaching him.'
Aloud he said, "Welcome Pandeyji, please come inside.What brings you here today?" Mamaji hugged Pandeyji with a wide smile.
"Just thought of meeting with you with the advent of Advay Mahantji in Allahabad. It's caused a huge ripple between the public."
"Yes, that's true!" Mamaji was nonchalant.
"Will his brother Veer be coming to Allahabad soon? Actually be here like how their father was?"
"Yes! That's the current plan. Let's see when he actually arrives and settles. He might have to visit Mumbai frequently."
"Oh! That should not be a problem at all. We can very well take over the temple responsibilities in his absence." Pandeyji smiled,his smile a bit too wide leaning towards buttering up.
"Oh Yes Of course! You have already done it all these days...rather you must guide and support Veer Mahantji once he arrives."
"Yes Of course! I was just wondering..." Pandeyji hesitated.
"What is it Pandeyji? Please feel free to speak." Mamaji encouraged.
"Well! Today, the way Advayji managed the loan stuff with Gangaram Sunaar (goldsmith), everybody was impressed. That man is a cheat."
My exact wanted topic has come so easily. Is there a catch? Mamaji wondered. "Everybody knows that. But why do you mention it specific? I suppose you have taken loan from him, too."
"Yes! And I am worried I am going to need further loan before I can pay off the earlier... That's worrying me...I don't know how to manage." Pandeyji was hopeful of support from Mamaji and in turn from Advay.
"That Gangaram is such a cheat... I wish we had something against him... Then it would be easy to catch his neck and relieve everybody from their loans." Mamaji snared Pandeyji.
"Forget about everybody else... But I will tell you inside secret about him...save me from loan." Pandeyji was pleading.
"Yes of course! I will ask Advayji to take care of your loan... But what's the secret about Gangaram?"
"Come here."
Pandeyji made sure nobody was around and whispered in Mamaji's ears. Mamaji was shocked first but then smiled. The game was to start now!
Just then Advay arrived...his face sallow with exhaustion and misery...Mamaji quickly gestured Pandeyji to leave silently. Pandeyji greeted Advay with a smile and a bow while leaving. Advay greeted back exchanging a look with Mamaji. His smile told Advay that his game plan was on.
As soon as Pandeyji exited from the door, Mamaji fired his question at Advay, "Beta, you haven't called Chandni since you left... The poor girl is out of her mind with misery and anxiety."
Advay looked up sharply at the mention of Chandni but his eyes were hooded. "Nothing mamaji...you know I had switched off the mobile... That's all."
Mamaji sensed the change of ruthless Advay to a very vulnerable Dev. The conviction in his words as seen just this morning was totally missing. Yet, Mamaji knew that this man would never openly admit to any questions.
"Regarding what you said about PP yesterday...Your anger is not about PP, right?" Mamaji coaxed but Advay remained silent.
"There's something altogether different...something connected with you and Chandni." Mamaji commented with a long sigh.
Advay was taken aback. It was disconcerting how well Mamaji could read him or had Chandni mentioned something to him?
"Beta, I do not know what's happened between you two. But just remember one thing! She's the girl who had affair of heart and mind with you through those letters she wrote everyday for sixteen long years...She survived only because of that stone of yours she kept with herself...now that you two are married, an inanimate stone can't keep her alive. You deny her yourself and that will be the end of her."
" Mamaji?" Advay gasped in horror. He couldn't bear to listen to such thought. He darted to the solitude of his room his head spinning again with Chandni's thoughts.
'What was Mamaji saying? I came off here at the spur of the moment, but will Chandni take it as me denying her?' He remembered her words in her sleep every time...'Even unconscious , she only worried about what he thought of her...always! Didn't she know? She was the love of his life... She was his life!
Maybe she didn't realize that! Would she go out again like last two times she left? She could put herself in risk...'the thought made Advay bolt to main door.
"I am leaving Mamaji... I am going to Chandni." He called out to Mamaji still hanging in the doorway.
"Are beta,how will you go at this late hour?" Mamaji tried stopping him but his words were unheard.
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When families are connected so tight, one link getting disturbed can affect the entire family...That's what Chandni and Advay are doing to their families.
And when relations are very close, a smallest thing hurts very deep and can cut you apart... That's what's happening between Shikha and Chandni.
What will be Gangaram's fate in Advay's game plan?
The lovers have rushed out...as thought by Miku and Pooja, will they be safe, happy and together?
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binc0802 @binc0802
5 years ago
I understand Neha. No problem. Take your time.
Neha @Loving2Missing2
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5 years ago
Thanks Hima! A second update in week's time is surprising isn't it?. But I'm going to be caught up in some college chores for my daughter so next update might get delayed... Please bear with me.
binc0802 @binc0802
5 years ago
Wow 2nd update in a week. Love you dear. Another outstanding update. I hope both are safe. You left us at cluffhanger. I am eagerly waiting for your update. You are doing a great job darling. You are a very good writer. Thanks for giving nice story.
binc0802 @binc0802
5 years ago
Yes Neha I agree. Its about the show. Actually I am not active in this forum. Mostly I just come to comment on Barun. I searched in google for Advay and Chandni stories and this happened. Then I started reading. The story is soo good and the characters are very close to the show. May be I connected to story quickly. You said its not about me Neha. Hmmm but its about your writing that made story more beautiful. Yes I totally understand the distance between Advay and Chandni. You stick to your characters and they dont behave out of characters. That's the beauty. Yes I truly feel this story reach so many people. Sorry about long comment
Neha @Loving2Missing2
+ 2
5 years ago
Thanks so much Hima for your open appreciation. It means a lot to me because you yourself are a genuine-hearted person. And I cherish your comments a lot because it motivates me to write...I truly hope more people read the story... it's not about me...it's about that original show we had all loved and felt bereft on its closure... it's about fans visiting this forum with a spirit like the 3 idiots song Jaane nahi denge tujhe...(we won't let you go away).Chandni Advay will meet soon, they cannot remain separated...but you must be knowing how married life is...fights are the pickle in the plate of marriage, isn't it?
binc0802 @binc0802
5 years ago
Wow he started his revenge. Now the story takes new interesting turn. Missing Advay and Chandni moments little bit but the story should be like this . Otherwise it become daily soap. For trp, we can change the entire story. You did great job as writer Neha. I hope more people read your story. Thanks for PM dear.
Neha @Loving2Missing2
+ 2
5 years ago
IPK3 untold saga...Lingering moments...Chapter 27Chandni stirred from her fitful slumber... The night had left
her restless and perturbed...desperately waiting for Dev to return... to have Dev
around her... with her!...Her world reeled...her heart ached... her breath stopped...
she couldn't focus... just couldn't... a state of complete lassitude and then
suddenly, she saw Dev, in bed next to her.
"Dev, you have come back!"
She screamed in ecstatic joy...reluctant to dismiss the
sight in front of her as a mere imagination...her inner desire materializing into
a lucid dream...The same loving eyes..so soft, so tender...the faint rays of early morning sun
reflecting off his smoky brown irises rimmed with dark chocolate ...as dark as
his possessive morning desire!The same absurdly sensual smile...drenched in his hot blooded wickedness...yet tender with love...and filled with a promise...a promise that made her mind go in directions it definitely, definitely shouldn't...She
knew, in a moment, he would draw her close, flush against his hard contours... until she could feel every hot and
hard inch of him...And then the unhurried, languorous almost- kisses would
start to tease her... His mouth so warm and persuasive...And playful indulgent whispered
words of love to seal the spell...and electricity crackling in the air...And
then the inevitable!... kissing her senseless...his taste so good, so warm, so
familiar...Chandni could feel it...Yet not feel it...because nothing
happened, no response came ... A faraway mirage turning into a soul soaking
elixir... She clutched her chest, her eyes squeezed shut in unbearable anguish.
But then, the morning wind
carried his voice... Suddenly pulling her heart to him ...He touched her with
that voice...in trance, she stood up to his level...to his calling... He hugged her close to
his bosom...like the most precious gem in his life's treasure...with tender
smile...with open heart... his
breath so warm so near puttin
AnnDan @AnnDan
5 years ago
I will wait for meeting of Advay and Chandni
Neha @Loving2Missing2
+ 2
5 years ago
IPK3 untold saga...Lingering moments...Chapter 26
Shikha felt
ecstatic as she came out of the college...Her professor had applauded her for perfect
timely completion of her assignment and also the quality of her work...He had
offered to recommend her for a renown scholarship as well as a reputed sponsorship...All
her friends including Mihir had clapped for her and suggested a celebration...She
loved the feeling of friends and relatives pampering her...and as she came out,
her lips widened in a happy smile seeing Veer waiting for her next to his SUV.
Even from a distance, his masculinity reached her like a
crackling energy...He looked handsome wearing white shirt keeping his top
buttons open that revealed the solid mass of muscle on his chest and
tantalising glimpse of dark hair...Veer walked towards her with his assured
gait; she felt the air between them thicken with passion. His mesmerising eyes
looking at her always far too closely. She could feel her skin heat under his
regard. Feel the temptation build.As he put his possessive arm around her waist, a grip firm
but gentle, his mouth quirked on one side, making him look even sexier with a
mouth sculpted to sin. It brought her feelings to the surface, reducing her
ability to fight off her attraction to the man whose strong arms were draped
around her waist. He was always in control of his actions around her, showing
the passion and possession but never crossing the thin line of decorum. While
she appreciated him being such a gentleman, now she craved physical connection
with him. Looking up into his dazzling eyes, she turned to close the distance
between them, pressing her chest against his and wrapping her arms around his
neck. It was a stretch, due to the height difference. But as their bodies met,
she knew it was worth the effort. Flush with him now, she could feel every
muscled inch of his body, even through the layers of fabric that separated
them. Feeling the hard lines of him press
Neha @Loving2Missing2
+ 2
5 years ago
My genuine heartfelt thanks for your appreciation.Regarding Advay being protective, he is! Right from the first shot in the series when he saved that cute puppy...even when the story went haywire, he was shown to be protective with Naani, pooja and aadi... It's his nature, he takes responsibility.In next chapters you'll see how he takes and acts on his responsibility as Mahant.I feel it's about Barun. Once he gets into a character, he maintains the characater nuances throughout even when stories get haywire...He did it for Arnav and then he did it for Advay.