This Part is dedicated to my lovely friend Bhavna. Rukku baby here is your Christmas and New Year Gift! in advance...though it supposed to be your birthday gift :P ...but its ok...u know hw much ur aisha is a lazy lad of. ;-)
Part 5:
Aisha goes home ad starts getting ready...she is all confused as to what to wear and how to do her hair. she is not mostly concerned about her looks..but today...its special...she thought and her cheeks went all shades of red...
It was 10 mins since she was searching for a right dress...she was pacing up and down the room trying all her dresses before the mirror...but then she gave up...
"Arrggghh...c'mon Aisha...Sam tujhe aj shaadi k liye propose nahi karne wala hai...jo tu itna nervous ho rahi hai...c'mon tu kuch bhi pehen le...usse tu cute hi lagegi..."
She said to herself...and went to pick a random dress...she went towards the washroom but then again she couldn't help having second thoughts about the dress... (Girls! you see)... she again went towards the bed whose bed sheet was nowhere visible...only piles of dresses covered it whole...and she again started with her dress selection session.
After almost 20 mins...she was ready and heading towards her destination.
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Theirs was always a simple and mature Relationship...they talked about love...but not the koochie koo types...they spent time together...but not sticking to each other...they had romantic dinners...but not in exotic hotels..Even a road side Pav Bhaji stall would do for them...coz they had the main element in their relationship...dat too in lot proportion. It was True Love! They Loved each other...they understood each other...and the best, they Respected each other...each other's priorities...their dreams...their decisions.
Sameer loved Aisha not for her looks but for what she truly was. He loved her honesty, he loved her spirit to achieve her goals, he loved her ambitions, he loved her ability to stand for the right whenever there's' something wrong going around. And for all this he loved and respected her.
Aisha surely had fallen for him the moment she saw him in the library struggling to find a book...she was never interested in boys...she had her dreams and followed the path which led to them...anything other than this was always a 'distraction' for her. But then they say, Falling in Love is never planned...it just Happens.
2 years ago.
British Council Library,
Mumbai
As usual she was engrossed in some 'Criminal Psychology' related book. She used to daily come here...read books...and go home late as these days the lectures were minimum in college...and Aisha was not at all like other girls, who'll utilize this free time for shopping and hanging outs.
Suddenly some noise disturbed her concentration in the book...or should say caught her attention...behind the rack of books someone was muttering something...quite loudly to be heard by the near one readers there...
"Damn it...itni badi library bana rakhi hai...aur ek book dhang ki nahi hai yahan..." and he growled.
" ek book nahi mil rahi...aur kehte hai Mumbai ki sabse badi aur sabse acchi library hai...damn it."
"Damnnn... kahan hai ye book...ek book ki kam se kam 100-200 copies rakhni chahiye...ek copy nahi mil rahi..."
"Damn it!" This time it was bit too loud.
She didn't turn around but was amused at the desperation of the guy to find a single book...automatically a smile crept up on her lips...and she said to herself...
"Lagta hai Mr.Damn It ko library me book bhi dhundhni nahi ati..." and she again chuckled...soon she heard the Librarian scolding the guy.
"Listen young boy...this is a library...so mind your volume here... (after a long pause...while turning around to go) and also your language."
Aisha couldn't' control it then...and she burst out into a big laugh...
The boy peeped along the racks to find a girl laughing...umm...may be at him...
he felt embarrassed and walked out...not before giving her a hard glare...
Here Aisha was laughing hard after hearing the Librarian scolding the guy and also telling him to mind his language...she got reminded of his "Damn It s" which he almost used in every sentence he uttered... She was still laughing when she felt someone's gaze on her.
She turned and saw that handsome face slightly bent sideways looking at her with an expression of "Don't Laugh at me"
She gulped her remaining laugh but something in her was stopping her to pull off the eye lock they were sharing...
This guy caught her attention...A fair looking guy...with an aura of charm around him...with a style reflecting in his every move...he had a moustache and it looked damn cute on him... (Cute...nah aisha...he looks hot in it...she thought)...and those fringes on his forehead were making him look all the more handsome.
Aisha smacked herself mentally for staring at a guy this shamelessly in front of so many people and probably that guy was even angry at her for she laughed at him...
She again dispersed herself in the book and avoided looking back. But surprisingly the guy was coming towards her...she literally got scared and was going to stand when she saw him passing by her and going on the opposite table. She relaxed and let out the breath she was unknowingly holding until then. She saw him gathering his belongings in the bag and he quickly went away...not before giving her a hard glare.
Somehow...she felt guilty. She shouldn't have laughed on him. He was just struggling to find a book. Book! Oh yes. What was he searching for? Let's see...She thought and went to the Shelves he was standing by and searching the book.
She saw the title on the Shelf. It was 'CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY'. She almost checked the whole shelf. There were multiple copies of many books there. Only one book was missing which was a single piece currently. It was "Psychology and Crime: An Introduction to Criminological Psychology".
"OMG...ye book to mai padh rahi hu...uss bechare ko to pata bhi nahi tha ki iss book ke liye order place kar diya gaya hai...and currently ye single piece hai...poor him...itna dhoondhna pada usko...aur librarian se daant bhi padi."
"But uski bhi to galti hai...seedhe seedhe librarian se puch leta book ke bare me...sab pata chal jata...par nahi...ye boys to hote hi hai Egoistic...ghanto tak library chaantte rahenge par kisiki help nahi lenge...huh...accha hi hua."
"But galti to meri bhi hai...ek single piece book mai time pass ke liye leke baith gayi...uss shayad iski genuinely jaroorat thi...isliya itna desperately dhoondh raha ths...aur fir mujhe uspe hasna bhi nahi chahiye tha...kal agar vo fir dikha to i'll definately apologise him."
With these thoughts Aisha kept the book in its place and went back home. She couldn't' able to sleep peacefully that night...whenever her eyes closed she used to see that guy peeping by the shelf at her...and then glaring at her. Now she was tired...She sat up straight in the bed and muttered to herself..."Mr.Damn It...ab to tumse milna hi padega...huh" and buried her face in the pillow and tried to sleep.
Next Day.
Same Library...Around same time.
Aisha had a fat 600-700 pages book in front of her on the table but her eyes were continuously going towards the door. Yes she was waiting for HIM. Unknown to herself she was now losing hope to meet him again and apologize to him. She was also a bit disappointed.
"uff...pata nahi vo ladka aaj ayega bhi ya nahi...mai to yahan aake baithi hu kabse."
There he was. In a casual T-Shirt and denims.
He straight went to the table, 2 tables away from her...kept his bag and removed a book from his bag, and soon she saw him all engrossed in the book. She wanted to spproach him and talk to him, apologize to him, ask his name and...
"Shut up Ms.aisha...kya kya soch rahi hai...just go to him and say sorry...bas itna hi to karna hai...c'on u can do it girl..." she said to herself and was about to stand...But...
But, where was he...He was not near the table, but his bag is kept there only. She soon spotted him near the same 'CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY' Shelf.
She thought to herself... "ye Criminal Psychology me itna interested kyu hai...ya to meri tarah Journalism Student hoga...ya fir khud hi...Criminal..."
She nodded her head in a No ...nd smacked herself mentally...shrugged the thoughts and started walking towards the shelf.
Aisha was never a shy girl to keep pestering over the thought of how to approach a guy...or how to talk to him...What she decided she did...so she didn't hesitated to apologize when it was her fault.
She went and stood the opposite side of the shelf...She pretended as if looking for a book and she could see him again struggling with books to find the one he was looking for. She couldn't help a smile looking at his desperate expressions again. She somehow decided to give it a shot finally.
"Hi!" she said barely audible...but it did caught his attention...he looked straight into her eyes but there was no angst in his eyes...that sort of relieved Aisha.
He somehow managed a smile and said with politeness..."Hi." and again got busy with his work of ruffling the books.
Aisha: wo...aap koi book dhundh rahe hai?
"What a foolish girl...Library me log book hi dhundhte hai...wrong start aisha." She instantly regretted her que...but his ans surely relieved her AGAIN.
He was not at all irked or frustated...he simply said..."Yes...but not getting it...can you please help?"
Aisha: Sure.
She went to his side and asked him, "jee kahiye kaunsi kitab dhundh rahe hai aap?"
Guy: Psychology and Crime...vo book...
Aisha: An Introduction to Criminological Psychology. wohi na.
Well, he was surprised.
Guy: Yes...par aapko kaise pata.
Aisha: Aap mere saath chaliye mai aapko vo book deti hu.
Soon they both settled at Aisha's table and she took out the book from below the book she was reading. She had opened and laid her book on that book so that none would realise that there are two books kept. She gave the book to him and also said sorry to him for previous day.
She also explained to him that they both wanted the same book and currently only one copy was left. She had discussed the matter with the librarian and he has assured her that the orders have been placed for new copies and they'll be coming in a day or two.
He was really amused with this stranger's antics.
He said.."so aaj aapne mere liye ye book pehle hi nikal kar rakhi thi? Interesting"
She was caught offguard yet she answered him back. "nahi nahi...aisi koi baat nahi hai...vo maine socha ki agar fir kisi aur ne utha li to aapko nahi milegi...aapke liye to important hai na..."
To change the topic she chose to introduce herself...she forwarded her hand and said with a pleasant smile..."vo sab chodiye...umm...I am Aisha Kapoor...aur aap?"
He acknowledged it and returned the gesture with a smiley handshake..."Nice to meet you Ms.Kapoor. I am Sameer Rathod"
All through their conversation they didnt realise that the librarian was glaring at them...really hard..Coz they were talking and giggling so loudly.
Soon they both were standing near the library parking...the librarian had asked them to leave the library ASAP. They both burst out into a big laugh...soon after when their laughs subsided...Sameer asked her...
Sameer: so aisha...what do you do, i mean what are you studying?
Aisha: Journalism...but i want ot become a Crime Journalist to precise...isliye vo book...aur aap? aap bhi journalism student hai...
Sameer: Nope...mai journalism studentn nai hu...
Aisha to herself: hainnn...to kahi criminal...
Sameer: kuch kaha? (she nodded negative and stepped a little away...lolz) I am preparing for IPS...isliye vo book chahiye thi...
Aisha sighed a breath of relief and smiled slyly.
Aisha: oh...mai samjhi ke...umm kuch nahi...waise sameer kafi der ho chuki hai...mai chalti hu huh...
Sameer: tum jaogi kaise?
Aisha: Auto kar lungi...samne ke stand se mill jaegi. bas pas hi me jana hai.
Sameer: toh mai chod deta hu na...waise bhi mai tumhe thanks kehna chahta tha...wo khadoos librarian itna gussa tha...fir bhi tumne vo book issue karwane me meri help ki...Thanks for it. Now let me give you the lift upto your home. (when he saw her protesting) haan par vo alag baat hai agar tum mujhpe trust nahi karti...I can understand...journalism student...doubt to nature me aa hi jata hai...and we are not yet friends na...it's ok..
He ended with a sad smile...
My Note: Aisha ke mann me toh laddoo phoot raha hai...bas thoda formality ke liye ke do baar mana to karna hi padta hai na...vo to hamare hero par pehle hi din fida ho gayi thi...
Aisha: (giving up) ok baba ...mujhe nahi pata tha ki ladke bhi itna acha emotional blackmail karte hai...chalo.
Sameer: Nope ab mujhe nahi le chalna tumhe.
Aisha: kyu? abhi to insist kar rahe the...
Sameer: i told you na we are not yet friends..aur anjan ladkiyo pe mai bharosa nahi karta...pata nahi kaha le jake mere saath kya karle... (He said in a total filmy way)
Aisha smiled profusely amused with his filmy drama...and he was amazed with her mesmerizing smile...she said holding her hand out to him..
Aisha: to chalo friends ban jate hai...Friemds?
Sameer shaking his hand with her: Friends!
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Present:
Here she was busy blushing and smiling over those memories, when suddenly the vehicle came to a halt. The Taxi Driver said to her. "Madam Beach aa gaya"
She came back from her Memories and looked around, yes she had reached her destination...as usual they had decided to meet at the beach and then they'll decide where to go. They both loved the beaches. The serene surrounding always gave her a unique pleasant pleasure.
She paid the driver and moved towards the beach. There he was facing the horizon, standing very near to the rappelling waves. He was dressed in a checks shirt and denims, and both his hands in his pants pockets.
Typical! She thought and couldn't help smile at her Sameer. She stood behind him a little away. But he sensed her behind him and without even turning he said in an authoritive tone... "You are 15 mins late."
She came beside him and said tugging at his arm..."17 mins to precise...do you want me to apologize?" she cutely said while pouting.
He finally turned to her fully and took a look at her...she looked really cute in that simple blue chudidaar. her dupatta was flying here and there due to the wind...her hairs left open were giving her a beautiful look...he tucked a lock of hair behind her ear and said softly to her looking deep into her eyes...
"You not need to apologize to me ever Aisha...infact I should thank you every time I see you to have came in my life and made it so beautiful..."
Aisha was so happy...it was not every day that her ever so serious and unromantic boyfriend said such lovely and romantic things to her...she smiled whole heartedly and buried herself in his embrace...she whispered very slowly but it was enough for sameer to know..
"I missed you sameer...I missed you so much.."
He smiled at her cuteness and said "I missed you too aisha..."
He parted from her and pecked her forehead...she closed her eyes relishing the moment...They sat there on some distant rocks...they talked about everything and anything...aisha's talks mostly contained sakshi and arjun...though sameer was a bit annoyed coz aisha was talking about only them and what's happening in their lives...but he also felt relieved to know that in his absence his aisha was not all alone and she had some close friends. sameer also told about his academy where he was being trained. After a long time Sameer shifted and climbed down the rocks and held his hand to aisha...
Sam: Aisha...mere saath chalo...mujhe tumhe kahi le jana hai.
Aisha: par kahan Sam?
Sam: It's a surprise for you...ab isliye jab tak hum wahan pohoch nahi jate...tum aur kuch nahi puchogi...ok.
Aisha: Aye aye captain!
Aisha said it dramatically like Gibbs and climbed down the rock holding his hands.
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Soon they were standing in front of Sameer's apartment.
Aisha: tum mujhe yahan laye ho? Sam mujhe tumhara ghar acche se pata hai...to yahan kyu laye... (Then with a naughty tone...) iradein... nek to hai na Mr.Rathod.
Sam (With the same naughty tone): Ab tak to iradein nek hi the Ms.kapoor...par ab...
He leaned forward to her while she pushed him back and lightly hit his chest saying...
Aisha: Sameer...batao na...i am getting impatient now. Dekho agar tum mujhe apna ghar dikhane laye ho to mai to tumhara ghar dekh chuki hu..
sam: exactly...tumne mera ghar to dekha hai..kai bar...par mere apartmet ki terrace nahi dekhi na...chalo aj tumhe terrace dikhata hu...
aisha: What? Terrace? (She said unbelievingly)...tum mujhe itni dur sirf terrace dikhane laye ho...
Sam: haan...To chalo
Saying this he literally dragged her into the lift and directly pressed the button to top floor. Aisha was wondering what he was upto.
He led her straight to the terrace, but before opening the door he closed her eyes with his palms...
Aisha: Sameer ye kya kar rahe ho tum?
He came close to her from back and hushed near her ear while slightly brushing his lips near her earlobes..
Sam: shhh...Just trust me!
He opened the door with a push of his leg and led her inside the terrace.
It was beautifully decorated with mirchi lights...and a small table for two was placed in the middle with some delicious looking dishes and a small lantern at the middle of table. There were some bouquets placed all around. They filled the air with beautiful aroma. He removed his palms from her eyes and told her to open her eyes.
She was amazed and surprised at the sight before her. He did so much for her! Her sam did so much for her! It was a great feeling...she felt her eyes welling up but Sam instantly covered it up with his funny comment..
"Ab dekho ye daily soap heroines ki tarah rone mat lagna plz...it irks me big time."
She smiled and asked him cupping his face..."tumne ye sab mere liye...iski kya jaroorat thi Sam...mujhe iss sab ki bilkul jaroorat nahi hai...You dont need to do all this to tell me how much you love me...i know that..."
He didn't let her complete and kept his finger on her lips and said with all the love in his eyes for her...
"Yehi to problem hai aisha...ki tumhe kabhi kisi cheez ki jaroorat nahi hoti...tum kabhi kuch maangti hi nahi mujhse...u never demand anything aisha...tumne hamesha hamare iss relationship me sirf adjustments hi kiye hai...tumse apne dil ki feelings confess karne ke teen mahine baad hi maine tumse keh diya ki mujhe training ke liye jana hai...and tumne ek baar bhi complain nahi ki...you jst smiled and wished me luck...mai aur boyfriends ki tarah tumhe din me 5-6 baar call karke tumhare bare me nahi puch pata...still u never complain...bas raat ko ek "i love you" ya "i miss you" message se khush ho jati ho...jab bhi mai yahan ata hu...to tumhe kisis exotic hotel me exotic dinner date pe nahi le ja pata...par tum hamare roadside dinners se bhi khush ho jati ho...kyu mujhse ladhti nahi tum...kyu vo sab nahi maangti jo tumhara haq hai...kyu mujhpar gussa karke mujhe pressurize nahi karti tumhe shopping ke liye le jane ke liye...kyu gifts ki jagah bas ek rose se khush ho jati ho tum...tum itni selfless kyu ho aisha...kyu...?"
She was looking at him with so much love...she was speechless...she didn't knew what to say...but then she gathered herself and held his hand in hers...she ever so lightly rubbed his knuckles lovingly and said smilingly...
"Inn saare 'kyu' ka mere pass sirf ek hi jawab hai sameer, aur vo bhi bohot chota sa... I love you...and i know you love me."
he couldnt help a smile...he wondered whether how can he be so lucky to have this girl in his life...Surely he must have done some really good deeds in his past life or may be in this life too to deserve a blessing in disguise of this girl...HIS Aisha...His Love...He took her in a warm embrace...and gently pecked her forehead.
"Yes...I love you...and this is all for you..."
But suddenly he parted from her...she too reluctantly parted and pouted at him to break the magical moment they were into...But what she saw next literally stopped her breath, and her heart skipped a beat...and soon it was thudding loudly against her ribs...
Sameer was on his one knee...and he pulled out a simple solitaire ring from his jeans pocket and held it before her...
"Aisha...I know i am not at all as perfect as you are... You are better than me in anyway and every way...but still i want you beside me...always...i need you...no matter what comes...I'll always stand by your side...Aisha..i am not a selfless soul like you...I am very selfish...yes i love you...but in return i want all your love for me...yes i care for you...but in return i want all your care for me...yes you are my life...but in return i want to be the most important person in your life...Aisha, will you be with me for the rest of your life...can you please...pretty please spend the rest of your life with me. Come on say yes..."
She couldnt' say anything...She simply nodded her head in a YES...and he slipped the ring into her finger. Aisha was the happiest girl today...and why not any girl will be on cloud 9 on getting such a beautiful proposal from the man she loved with her whole heart.
Sameer got up and hugged her tight...she too wrapped her arms around him. After some moments Sameer played a slow beautiful soulful song on his mobile and said to aisha...
"I want to dedicate this song to you..."
Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Kismat Pe Aaye Naa Yakeen
Utar Aayi Jeet Mein, Jaise Chaand Utar Ta Hai
Kabhi Haule Haule Dheere Se
Gun Guni Dhoop Ki Tarah Se Tarango Mein Tum
Chhoo Ke Mujhe Guzari Ho Yuh
Dekhu Tumhe Ya Main Sunoo, Tum Ho Sukoon
Tum Ho Junoon..., Kyun Pehre Raat Aayi Tum
Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Hooo.., Kismat Pe Aaye Naa Yakeen, Hooo...
Main To Yeh Sochta Tha, Ke Aaj Kal Kuch Bataane Ko
Fursat Nahi Phir Bhi Tumhe Banaake Woh
Meri Nazar Main Chadh Gaya, Ruit Pe Duaa..Aur Ban Gaya
Haaa..., Hannn...,
Hooo.., Hooo..,
Badle Raaste Jharne Aur Nadi, Badli Deep Ki Tin Tin
Chhede Zindagi Dhun Koi Nahi, Badli Barkhaa Ki Rimjhim
Badlengi Rituein Ada.., Par Main Rahoongi Sada..
Usi Tarah Teri Baahon Mein Baahein Daal Ke Har Lamha Har Pal
Haaa..., Hannn...,
Zindagi Sitaar Hogayi, Rimjhim Malhaa Hogayi
Mujhe Aata Nahi Kismat Pe Apni Yakeen Kaise Mujhko Mili Tu
They had their dinner occasionally glancing at each other lovingly and talking about many things...but this time, it was all about them and only them...together!
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Hope i didnt disappointed you guyz...
Well honestly this is the last update for this year...
Next update you will get next year i.e. in 2014.
Do let me know how you felt about the update...
Sorry Arakshi fans but i wanted to write this part from a long time now...but i promise from next update onwards it will be more of Arakshi and only Arakshi...
Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
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