Epi 115 Ch 45 Love that Stays On Through Multiple Births DevChandu ... New story PP Meghna

A heavy stark silence hovered in the car as Advay and Chandu were returning home. Advay gazed at Chandni.....She stared out from the window looking into nothing, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears resolutely held within her lashes... The gloomy despair on her face gave Advay an eerie anguish. 

He had known his life risk even before the doc said it. If it mattered to him, then it was only because time had not been enough with Chandni. There was so much he wanted to do, so much he desired to live with her........And further, this total inability of Chandu to come to terms with it, made the whole thing simply unbearable.   

For a moment, he contemplated about distracting her with his mission topic...but discarded the thought; as it was a controversial topic and could put her in another rational altogether. His eyes on driving, yet his entire attention on her; he crooned a poignant rendition of his favorite kishor kumar song

Haan... Badal ,Bijli ,Chandan ,Pani Jaisa Apna Pyar
Lena Hoga Janam Humein Kayi Kayi Baar
Haan... Itna Madir Itna Madhur Tera Mera Pyar
Lena Hoga Janam Hameh Kayi Kayi Baar

(The way Lightning cannot exist without the clouds, the way Sandalwood mixes completely with water becoming homogeneous, our love is the same. And for this love, we will need to take birth again and again multiple times.

It's so inebriating, at the same time so pleasing honey sweet,our love, that we are bound to be born again and again to relive it and fulfil it.)

The beauty of the verse did touch Chandni; but the urge in his voice went further and touched her soul. She knew that nothing ever got past Advay Singh Raizada! And her beloved Dev, there was very little he would miss! 

The memory of Pooja Di's advice flashed in her mind. 

"Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme." 

She had to cherish it! And then again, doctors had strictly warned that lots depended on her now. He had said it before and he was repeating it again that theirs was a stuff of legends and she had to make it so, for Him! 

Frantically dabbing at the incipient tears, she smiled and the smile touched Advay. Slowly, she reached out for his hand on gears and took it near her lips. She pressed her lips on his hand... a slow open-mouthed lingering kiss...her touch reached Advay's soul... He couldn't break that kiss ever! Single handed, he swerved the car to left and halted.

Their own love realm in the space of the car, separating them from the whole world!

In Allahabad Haveli, the air danced in merriment. Mamaji had invited Ammi Abbu of Miku and PP for a small party in celebration of Miku's success. Everybody was rejoicing, there was mirth in air as PP put on music and danced with Meghna.

Ammi Abbu were delighted having witnessed the unbelievable transformation in the Prankster Miku to hugely responsible and respected Mahant Veer.

Maamaji was happy that Advay Chandni were already happy and giving his approval, Advay had taken away a huge weight from Mamaji's chest about Meghna. Soon Meghna and Shikha both would be married. His prayer had been answered by the almighty. Once all three girls settled, he would go for Chaar Dhaam yatra.

PP was happy because Meghna's earlier stance to not meet him had distressed him hugely. He was ready to fight with Advay, even go against him for his love but he could not fight Meghna herself. Somehow, his visit to Mumbai had yielded some result.

Meghna was hugely happy. From the moment she had known about her baby, her mind had been thinking of ways and means to unite with her own child. Life had shown her little hope with PP; but last week had been terrible with Advay jijaji going against them. She had had full faith in Jijaji and had stood by his side. Her preference would always be her baby. And she had known Jijaji would reunite her with the baby one way or the other; so she had stayed on Jijaji's side even though she dearly loved PP.

PP sang and danced.

Khwaab hai tu.. Neend hoon main..
Donon milein raat bane..
Roz yahi maangoon duaa..
Teri meri baat bane.. Baat bane..

You're the dream, I am the sleep,
When the two meet, it becomes a (complete)night..
Everyday I ask for this wish,
that we be together.

Main rang sharbaton ka..
Tu meethe ghaat ka paani..
Mujhe khud mein ghol de to..
Mere yaar baat ban jaani..

I am the color of sherbets,
and you're the sweet water of river-bank..
If you mix me in yourself,
My beloved, it will be a great story..

Meghna Joined him!

O yaara tujhe pyaar ki batiyaan kya samjhaavaan..
Jaagti ratiyaan roz bitaavaan..
Is se aage ab main kya kahoon..

O yaara tujhe dolti ankhiyaan sadke jaavaan.. 
Maang le pakiyaan aaj duvaavaan..
Is se aage ab main kya kahoon..

O dear, what do I tell you the things of love,
I pass every night up awake,
what more do I tell you..
O dear, my eyes look for you,
I sacrifice myself upon you,
Today I make true wishes (to get you)..
what more do I tell you..

Maine to dheere se, neendon ke dhaage se..
Baandha hai khwaab ko tere..
Main na jahaan chahoon, na aasmaan chaahoon, 
aaja hisse mein tu mere..

I have slowly, with the thread of sleeps,
tied your dream (so that I dream of you always)
I don't want the world, nor the skies,
I just want you to be mine..

Tu dhang chahaton ka..
Main jaise koi naadaani..
Mujhe khud se jod de to
Mere yaar baat ban jani..

You're the way of love,
I am some immaturity..
If you attach me to yourself,
my beloved, it'll be great..

Ammi, Abbu and Mamaji stood clapping and joining with the dancing pair.

Miku stood a little away from the merry crowd, a happy smile lighting his face. He had been confident about his charming unpretentious ways which made people warm to him. His speech had been a huge success. His name was now admired by his contemporaries and respected by the young. He was undoubtedly the most famous inhabitant in Allahabad now with his Bhai's and people's backing. 

More than his own success and people's admiration, what made him most happy was his Bhai's admiration. Somehow, his Bhai praising him on the phone, had straight touched his heart and made it happy. And then further, Bhai had shown the confidence in him to make him the foremost warrior in their battle. He would soon fulfill his legacy as the cadet of that family which had name and fame in Allahabad through their deeds. He could support Bhai in avenging his parent's death.

Bhai had also mentioned about Shikha. He had to call her up as soon as this party ended. She would be free by then from her classes.

As Advay parked the car at Raizada mansion and both stepped out, Advay commented to Chandni, 

"I have said this before also.........Start learning to trust me, Chandu!"

"Oh, but I do, Dev! I do trust you!"

"Then, not a single word of anything that doctor said to the family!"

"But why Dev?" Chandni protested in angry defiance, "I was OK earlier about not telling...it was only the matter of your having donated the kidney... but now why not share this with them? Now it's about your health!"

"Because I say it! Not a word!"

Chandni was agitated. Dev was making her lonely in the battle against his ill health. She could have taken support from family...to keep him stress free, and also to ensure his routine hospital visit. After all, what was family for if not to support in such condition?...And if she faltered and something happened to Dev then???

Pooja had been waiting for the duo as they entered in.

"What happened? What did the doctor say?" Worry was written all over her face.

Advay put his arms around Pooja, "Doctor said, please don't waste my time from now on! Everything is perfect!"

Chandni gave him an angry glare.This was the only matter in which he lied to his family. Shaking her head in disapproval, she proceeded to kitchen. Pooja followed her.

"Bhabhi..." She turned Chandni around and held her chin up with her hand, "When you are there, I am sure nothing can happen to Bhaiyya! You are his lucky charm, his protective cover." 

Chandni smiled. She suddenly remembered Mata Shakti coming to take abode in Shiva's Kanth (throat) to restrict the Halahal (poison) from proceeding further. Shakti was Shiva's protector. She would become her Dev's protector, give up her life if needed.

"Bhabhi, the odd-jobs guys had come in. They repaired your wall.What happened to that wall?"

Advay had been watching the duo. He tensed suddenly fearing that Chandni would not be able to manage the question.

Chandni put up her innocent face."Voh Kya hai Na, Di! How we check whether the bulb is working or not by switching it on...I wanted to check whether the hammer works or not, so banged it on the wall."

Pooja laughed aloud throwing her head back, "You are incorrigible, truly!" 

She shook her head in mock disapproval as she remembered all previous Bhabhi's witty retorts.

Advay stared at his sister and his wife and smiled. The two had become such good friends.He thought of what Naani had told him about Pooja. The girl kept everybody happy; but who would make her heart happy?

A question he did not know the answer to! And time was going to be short!

Then he saw Maasi looking at him sharply through the kitchen window. Of course, it was reporting time! He would tell her about Miku's success today.

Chandni was extra-ordinary chirpy on dining table at dinner time. Everybody chatted happily, the news of Miku's success being the main topic of discussion. Advay was happy that Chandni had not let anyone know anything and also Shikha having learnt her lesson and joined on dinner table. Life was good!

Shikha excused herself happily as she received call from Miku.

"Hi!"

"Hi meri jaane tamanna! Where are you, girl?" Miku was so happy to hear her voice. His chirpy mood always returned  with her. (Oh My heart's desire!)

Shikha felt good at heart with his endearment, "I am right here! Where are you?"

"No call from you, my girl? I was hoping for call to wish me luck."

"My wishes are always with you. Now that work is over, why don't you come back. Things are not good without you." The earlier discussion with Jiju was lying heavy on her heart.

"Sorry girl! I can't, will have to wait here for few more days."

"But why?" Shikha's voice rose in angry protestation.

Miku could not disclose the responsibility Bhai had bestowed upon him. He chirped jovially, "Just like that, my friends are here. Just wanna spend time with them."

"You care about your friends and not care about me? Go, stay there! Don't talk to me!" 

Shikha hung the call and switched it off. She had boiled up. Not that Jiju had said anything, but somehow she was more comfortable with Veer around. She was not answerable to anybody then.

Miku was left dumbfounded as her violent reaction to his simple statement broke up an entire convo, he was so happily looking forward to!

As she returned back, Advay noticed the change in her mood but he chose to not say anything. He realized Chandni was acting extra happy to hide her anxiety from all; somehow he was not comfortable with her affected smile. He excused himself from the table.

Chandni showed Pooja that he was leaving, "Look Di, now he'll go and start his conference calls again. Never has time for family."

Pooja looked at him, "Once we go to Europe; just tie him to your pallu and then don't let him go anywhere." Everybody laughed.

"I heard that!" Advay exclaimed as he went out of sight.

"Chandni, tell me the truth, what did the doctor say?" Naani had sensed her extra chirpiness.

Chandni's smile crumpled suddenly,she got up to serve Maasi food avoiding Naani's gaze, "not much Naani. He has high blood pressure."

"That is natural, didi! He's always boiling angry, I wonder at times, how can his body sustain his pressure." Murli chipped in taking the bowl from Chandni, "you sit and eat, Didi. I'll serve."

"If it's only blood pressure, why are you so tensed? High Blood pressure is not so serious a matter." Naani persisted.

"OH Naani, where am I tensed? I am chatting happily. Looks like you have started seeing things which are not there." Chandni laughed happily.

"Maybe! I hope so. Time for my Jaap(chanting)" Naani left the table and Murli immediately went with her. 

Chandni felt hugely guilty for lying to Naani; but she was bound by Dev's word, she was helpless. Naani wanted to pray to let her fears be baseless.

It was after midnight, when Advay paced in his study, a restless prowling energy radiating from him ... He was in a hugely tense angry mood. He had the inexplicable sensation that time was running out quickly. There were so many mysteries surrounding his parent's murder, the man with the axe, one with the golden tooth, and one with the key chain... were all the signs of one single man or would he be required to trace three different people and discover their identity.

Another night of inquiries, that would yield few results, would conclude soon. Granted, one culprit was ensnared and soon become his prey, but it was a battle and things could go wrong  anytime. What if, trap did not yield result before he and Miku left for Europe? He would need an alternate plan in place then. Maybe returning back from honeymoon! He would hate it, but he would be required to do it!

What if, the plan failed totally somehow? Advay's lips thinned in an angry slit... 

'I will not let you go free, Gangaram! You'll face a worse destiny than my parents!...'

but alternate plans?... Not at the moment! Advay squelched his own serious misgivings! His meticulous ploy covered all risks and Miku would emerge winner soon. When it came to carrying out his labyrinthine schemes, he rarely reposed such complete confidence in anyone. But Miku was his own mirror image!

Chandni came searching for him and stood near the study door watching him. His gaze emanated sparks of anger like a fountain; yet the gaze seemed like coming from some concealed lair deep inside...the volcano he held within him; his eternal exertion in the journey of his half dark Advay to become his bright self... The cheerful, happy Dev.  He was like a fish pulled out of water and wanting to go back, wanting desperately to have his inner peace back again.

For a moment, she contemplated on the thought of reaching out and hugging him, soothing his anger; but then thought against it. He was like a red hot burning coal; anybody reaching to him would burn immediately. She looked into his eyes, there were no tears...they were dry but they burned!

He moved about the room with the restless energy of a caged lion. She risked to approach him and turned him around to face her. She almost stopped breathing in the vicinity of the savage anger that blazed in his eyes.

"Why are you here?" he growled at her.

She smiled, the question was quite insightful! But she chose to not respond,instead she adopted the policy of attack is the best defence. In her Swag Chandu avatar, she sweetly smiled at him asking her rueful questions.

"Are you born an Owl who turns into human in the morning?"

Before Advay could say a word, she scowled, "Why are you awake at this late hour?"

She took his hand and pulled him behind her. Advay struggled but she refused to let go. Chandni brought him to bed and without leaving his hand wrapped it around her for sleeping. 

Advay did not want to sleep, he could not sleep! Too many thoughts on his mind! He wanted to focus them into strategising his next plans.

He pulled away his hand, ordering her to sleep; but in the process, he pulled her hair and hurt her.

"Stay here in bed! Don't sleep if you don't want to! For once, share what's happening in your head." Chandni exploded.

Advay suddenly realized, she was a formidable woman when she glowered at him like that. He sat by her side contemplating for a moment whether this was right time to share his mission with her. Then he realized, she wouldn't let him go so he may as well share it now, as such, he wanted to! He sucked a deep breath in as if collecting all his resources and then released all air in a deep sigh, giving up all his resistance.

"I have embarked on my mission. I have waged war against Gangaram, my first target."

There was a short, shattering silence. Advay saw the grim comprehension on Chandni's face and knew that she accepted the idea. He was not alone anymore in his mission. He went on to explain his entire strategy to her.

"But why Miku? What about his safety? Miku is so young, so naive!" Her pitch became high with genuine concern written on her face.

"No Chandu, I know Miku and I trust him. Even as a child, he loved to leave his mark on everything. And after all, this is a legacy we have to both fulfil!..."

He spoke with a steely resolve,  "Regarding his safety, I have an army stationed there to protect him."

Raw panic jolted through her. "You should have gone, Dev!"

Her voice was hard steel when she spoke, "You are the one who has lost his inner peace. You have felt nothing else but rage in your heart all these years...You do not have mercy for anyone but your family...You are hard! You are distant, walled off! You can bring to effect this revenge and not get affected by it. 

But Miku is different... He's a child... He'll make the mission successful; but he will not relish this revenge like you do...He might end up a disturbed person!"

A cold mist sleeted through Advay's veins with her words, he spoke in a chilled voice, "He was born for it. It is in his DNA."

A heavy, stark silence descended as Chandni contemplated his words. "I trust you, Dev!" 

She heaved a deep, resigned sigh, "I fear the years of peace Miku has experienced in his life will be on hiatus."

She held his gaze with a stark question, "Is that why you insisted on my security? But then, why my security? What about Aadi's security?...you were taken away by Maasi to protect you from fire here. What about Aadi? This fire of this war must not touch my child. I would rather that he lived far away someplace, same as you."

Advay suddenly realized the stark difference between him and her as warrior. She was not involved just with her soul; but also with her heart. 

He had of course taken extra measure with Aadi and rest of the family security. Yet, the fear of danger to Aadi's physical and emotional safety gutted him, making him wonder for the first time whether this mission he'd embarked on might actually be harder to pull off than he thought.

Chandni held her breath, wondering if he thought that she had overstepped her bounds, in view of her limited intelligence in the matter. 

He laughed... first time in the night, the sound low and husky and warmed by happiness, "It's so satisfying to have you with me, Chandu! You care for our family more than me and you bring out every new aspect of this mission. At least for now, Aadi is coming with us to Europe.

And in future, I will ensure one way or the other that this war does not affect his psyche in any way. In regards with the risk of counter attack on him, I shall see if some arrangement can be made for his being safe, far someplace...maybe back in London!"

The glowing admiration in his voice was oddly gratifying. Chandni smiled and pulled him back in bed, "By your staying awake, universe is not going to move faster. Tomorrow might turn out to be the big day. You need to be ready for it. Get some sleep!" She patted his head till finally sleep embraced him under her loving caress.

The next morning, Advay was rushing early to office, when Chandni walked forward to him with pooja plate in her hands. 

Advay knew the reason of her action yet he didn't like it. This way, other members would question the reason behind it. He glared silently at Chandni admonishing her for her silly act.

"Tilak ko kabhi na nahi kahate, Dev! Patni jab Pati katilak karati hai, voh duniya ka saara bhagya apne pati ke saath bhejati hai."

(Never say no to tilak! When wife applies the tilak, she bestows the entire world's luck on her husband.)

Advay took his hand behind his head as she applied tilak, "May you get success in every mission of yours. Go and say bye to Aadi before you leave."

"Why Aadi now? I have to rush, he's in his room."

"Just do as I say!"

Advay gestured at Naani watching them, "Naani..."

"Teri Chandu ko kab kya jhatka aa jaye nahi keh sakate. Do what she's saying" Naani was resigned in the matter.

(One cannot tell what attack your wife will suddenly get)

Chandni knew in her heart, Aadi was their Ganesha and even Shiva had got success in his Tripurasur battle only after getting Ganesha's blessing.

The success in this battle was assured, it was just the question of how?

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A lots is happening just before the battle day! It's calm, but calm before the storm!

To kill Tarakasura, yogi Shiva's son Kartikeya had to arrive. To avenge the murder of Mahant couple, their sons have arrived! Let's see where the story takes us.

Even death cannot separate true lovers as the song says! Yet Advay has truly made Chandni lonely in her most important battle...against his life risk. 

When Shiva decided to drink poison during Amritmanthan, Parvati was worried. She took Shakti form to reside in Shiva's throat and stopped the poison in his throat without letting it spread to his entire body. That's the reason the poison turned his throat blue, accordingly he's called Neelkanth. 

Advay was shown with blue Shiva's in first episode. The reference of his Neelkanth I have used again when he visited Allahabad and saw the Shiva Idol. Now I am using the reference of Shakti who saved Shiva from poison. Advay's poison will be cured by Chandni. 

The reference of fire was used again and again in promos..... The original story intended was perhaps different than what got shown. My effort is to bring justice to those original promos so the story now takes a turn on the revenge route.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdhp0yS6iY

As naani said, with Chandni's impetuous nature, she might do just anything in future... keep reading!

Allahabad haveli is enjoying the bliss before the battle starts. 

As the lyrics say, Meghna has very little expectation from life, Just PP and her baby but will it happen so easily? Well, there's no gain without pain...keep tracking.

Shikha's frustrations are building slowly... now even Miku is getting worried. Take some action, boy!

Maata Aadi Shakti always protects her kids when demons attack. Chandni is taking that form now...Chandni is so right in thinking of Miku and Aadi. War always leaves scars and a young mind like aadi's should be saved from it completely...how will Advay manage it? he hasn't found yet the answer to Pooja's happiness.

The story of Shiva taking blessing of Ganesha comes during The Tripurasura killing in Shivpuraan. Shiva's chariot breaks and he fails in his mission when he leaves without taking Ganesha blessing. The boon to be Vighnharta (remover of obstacles) is given by Shiva to Ganesha, yet he himself has to abide by it.

That's the reason Chandni makes Advay talk to Aadi before leaving, Aadi is their Ganesha!

The songs in this episode are beautiful. do listen and enjoy the legendary voice of Kishor Kumar

 https://www.you tube.com/watch?v=pfo7lMm4EJo

The clear voice of Atif Aslam in a meaningful song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXQA2gEX8CI

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