Chapter 3:Arjun's perspective:
Kya mein jo kar raha hu woh thik hai? Maine jinhe apna mana hai woh sab mujhse dur hogaye hai, koyi kismat ke haato, koyi nafrat aur disappointment keliye. Parivaar, dost, pyaar koyi nahi tika mere saath.
Ab tak maine duriya banayi rakhi thi, toh sab thik tha ab kahi firse...
Nahi main aisa kuch nahi hone dunga mein unhe kho nahi sakta.
Oho!! Main late hogaya, Sakshi ko bhi pick karna hai. Par mujhe sachme ajeeb lag raha hai unke saath jaane mein, I mean Pehle kabhi aisa kuch kiya nahi na... aj pakka Sakshi mujhe maar degi.
He locked his house and went towards his car dressed in black shirt and denims, since he had the sleep over thing in mind. And drove towards Sakshi's place.
Here Lisa and Shree were waiting in front of a beverage shop.
Lisa: bhaiya jaldi do na do fruitpunch ki bottle. Kab se wait kar rahe hai.
Two boys also arrived at the shop at that time and ordered for,
Boys: areh, do wine bottles aur clear bottle Dena, samaj nahi ana chahiye.
Lisa (muttered under her breath) : samaj nahi ana chahiye toh lete kyu ho.
When Lisa saw the shop keeper serving them beverages in loose bottles and not in sealed ones her fuse tripped.
Lisa: oho bhaiya kya kar rahe ho, sealed bottles chahiye aise kaise de rahe ho Abhi case kar dungi.
Shopkeeper: madam hum aise hi maal bechte hai, lena hai to lo warna jao yaha se.
Lisa: Abhi batati hu, tumhe toh mein...
Shree: oye shaant baith daayen kahiki. Teen teen, dukan ghum ke aye hai, kahi bhi tera special fruit punch nahi mila, ab jaha mil raha hai lele aur drama mat kar.
Shopkeeper: samjhayiye madam ko.
Shree: ha bhaiya ap dijiye.
Shree came interrupting, saving the shopkeeper while Lisa just glared him and went to his bike.
However because of the argument with Lisa the shopkeeper misplaced the bottles and while giving it , he mistakenly exchanged them. Which resulted in Shree getting those wine bottles and the boys getting the fruit punch bottles.
Here Arjun just reached Sakshi's place. He was just about to ring the bell when Sakshi opened the door. Dressed in a red knee length English dress she looked ready to kill.
Arjun was mesmerized by looking at her, that he didn't even realise that he was shamelessly staring her. And Sakshi was in some problem so she didn't even realise his state. Sakshi's voice brought him back and he mentally smacked himself for loosing control so easily.
Sakshi: thank God Arjun tum agaye mein kitni confused hu tumhe koyi idea nahi. Please meri ek help kar doge? Actually Ayesha phone nahi utha rahi aur Lisa shree ke saath hai so...
Arjun nodded in agreement and followed Sakshi to her room. There he was amazed to see the bed covered with all her dresses, from Indian to western, from dress to jeans it had every thing. Sakshi placed her hair to one side to get a better view of the dress in the mirror, that's when Arjun noticed that her zip was not closed. And he tried telling her.
Sakshi: dekho na Indian ya western mujhe kuch samaj nahi aa raha. Mujhe laga ye thik hai par Abhi lag raha hai no.
Arjun: Sakshi...
Sakshi (taking two dresses in her hands And placing them against her shoulders): dekho toh white ya blue, ya fir jeens hi pehen lu?
Arjun: Sakshi woh tumhari dress...
Sakshi: I know yeh thik nahi hai, (grabbing her hai) Baal kya karu khule rakhu ya baandh lu?
Arjun: Sakshi...
Sakshi: areh Arjun Kya kar rahe ho help maangi na tumse yaha ao aur dekho...
That was it Arjun was now dead sure that Sakshi was not going to listen to him. So without thinking further he went towards her, pulled her hand and turned her towards him. Sakshi was stunned by this action of his. His placed his palm over her face shutting her for a while and then moved closer to her, and pulled her zip up.
The proximity was affecting Sakshi, her heartbeat accelerated at an abnormal rate and she closed her eyes cherishing the moment. As Arjun's hands unintentionally touched her bare skin it sent shivers down her spine. She held Arjun's shirt for support as her knees were becoming weak.
After completing his task Arjun glanced at Sakshi and she also opened her eyes the very moment thus resulting into an intense eyelock conveying all the unsaid emotions of the heart to each other.
Seeing Sakshi's state Arjun understood his mistake and soon came out of the eyelock muttering a quick sorry.
Arjun: sorry, who tum meri baat sun hi nahi rahi thi toh...
Sakshi: it's okay. (grabbing her hair in a high pony) Tum mujhe batao mera dress.
Arjun: tum itna kyu saj rahi ho sleep over keliye ja rahe hai na?
Sakshi (smiling And again turned towards the mirror adjusting her choker): sleep over toh bas bahana hai, party ke baad koyi bhi ghar jaane ke haal mein nahi hoga issiliye, ab tum samjhe ya samjhau? Ab jaldi bolo.
Arjun(coming closer to her and holding her shoulder with one hand, while the other put her hair down): You look beautiful in this, aur tum par khule bal zyada ache lagte hai.
Arjun confessed what he truly felt about Sakshi. He didn't know what or how it happened but he couldn't restrain himself from doing so. Sakshi on the other hand blushed into a bright shade of crimson, this was the first time Arjun openly complimented her.
After sometime all were at Shree's place, it was a normal friends party, with music, dance, and of course food. Though Arjun never enjoyed crowd, party and noise somehow he managed to bear the party well. He felt good being with them and constantly glancing at her. He didn't know what had gotten into him that day by day it was becoming difficult for him to control himself in front of her. Other's were also fearless today and openly talked to him. Overall it was a good night.
After dinner, Shree and Lisa were serving the fruit punch, while Ayesha and Chotu prepared the beds. And Sakshi came and distributed the drinks. As Arjun was the guest of honour he was saved from the works and was happily sitting on the balcony chair looking at the night sky.
He didn't know when was the last time He enjoyed his food. He didn't remember when was the last time He received an informal invitation. He suddenly felt his heart was beating, sensations were returning, feelings were developing again. He was becoming alive again.
The only thing He didn't know was, were all these things right? Is it right to move on? Is it right to let people love him and openly care for them too? Is it right to consider someone family? Is it right to love someone again?...
His thoughts broke as the greatest reason for all these changes in his life came in front of him offering him fruit punch.
Sakshi: Arjun lo special fruit punch hai. pura finish karna bohut yummy hai.
Arjun(while taking the glass and taking a sip): thanks, tumhara?
Sakshi(showing her glass) : here. So acha laga na? party, dinner, fruit punch.
Arjun(while making face): hmmm... par yeh fruit punch ka taste thora ajeeb nahi hai?
Sakshi( taking a big sip): nahi toh. Bahane mat banayo aur piyo.
The drink had it's effect on all while the other team members were in the room involved in there own madness Sakshi and Arjun were sitting in the drawing room sofa busy in discussion. They were already feeling tipsy after the drink so they were taking much openly and freely to each other now.
Sakshi: Arjun tum do do hogaye ho.
Arjun(while holding his head): tum bhi. Socho ek nehi naak mein dum kardiya tha ab do do milke toh pagaal kardogi mujhe.
Hearing so Sakshi burst out laughing clearly loving the idea of irritating Arjun. Arjun tried to control his laugh but couldn't keep up with it for long and joined Sakshi in laughing.
Sakshi( stunned seeing Arjun laugh and stopped laughing): Arjun tum has rahe ho?
Arjun(at once forgot his laugh and looked at her curiously) has raha hu?
Sakshi: Ha.
Arjun( becoming serious all of a sudden): tum kisiko batana mat.
Sakshi: okay par kyu?
Arjun ( putting fingers on his lips): areh mera image barbaad ho jayega. mere baare mein toh socho. Socho Arjun Suryakant Rawte has raha hai sunne mein bhi ajeeb lagta hai. toh shhh...
Sakshi: okay nahi bataungi. waise Arjun...
Arjun( looked at her): hmmm
Sakshi(stretching her hands as much as she can): tum itna gussa kyu karte ho?
Arjun(while correcting her, and outstretching his own arms a bit): nahi toh mein bas itna hi karta hu. Kyu janti ho, kyuki mujhe khud pe gussa ata hai ki mein nikkamma hu koyi kaam nahi kar pata, kisi ka khyaal nahi rakh pata issiliye toh sab mujhe chor ke chale jaate hai.
Sakshi( tearing up a bit and placing her palm over his chest): dard hota hai na bohut yaha pe?
Arjun just nodded in return while his tears rolled down his cheeks he gently placed his head on her lap and held her knees for support while he let his tears fall freely.
Sakshi(while caressing his hair and crying silently): dard baatne se kam hota hai toh bolo.
Arjun: mujhe na bikcul acha nahi lagta bohut akela mehsus hota hai. kuch bhi acha nahi lagta. Janti ho mere baba toh pehlehi mujhse naata tor chuke hai. Ma bhi guzar gayi hai. Roshni thi par woh bhi chali gayi, mere saamne meri Roshni ko maar diya uss Sikander ne. Fir Sam bhi chala gaya mujhse dur, sabne mujhe akela chor diya. issiliye akelepan ki adat par chuki hai, aur jab koyi mera khayaal rakta hai toh mein gussa karta hu chirchra ban jaata hu kyuki mujhe dar lagta hai ki woh bhi mujhe chor ke na chale jaye.
Sakshi(pouting): issiliye tumne mujhe ETF se nikal diya tha.
Arjun (getting up and wiping his tears): maine sorry kaha tha.
Sakshi( while wiping her tears and placing her hands on her waist and glaring at Arjun) : jee nahi.
Arjun(gulping visibly and pouting sweetly): oh!
Sakshi(Calculating something with her fingers): Aur mera jo gala daba diya tha?
Arjun(cupping Sakshi's face): I'm really sorry Sakshi for every thing.
Sakshi(smiling): it's okay. tum na aise hi apna dard baanta karo acha lage ga. Koyi kitna bhi strong ho use ek insaan chahiye hota hai apna dard baatne keliye, uske asoon ponchne keliye...
Arjun(smiling sadly): tum bhi toh nahi baat ti? apne dad ke baare mein bataya kisiko?
Sakshi(taken aback): tumhe pata hai?
Arjun: apne team members ke baare mein mujhe sab pata hota hai.
Sakshi(again tears formed in her eyes): baba editor the, ek din kisi baare gang ki information publish na karne keliye dhamkiya mili par woh nahi dare. Aur news publish huyi, woh uss din ghar nahi aye aur do din baad government hospital se phone aya. Aaj 7 saal hogaye woh coma mein hai. Maa aur Saanchi ke saath Pune rehte hai. uske baad baba ke team ke logo ne news jhuti declare kar di.
She started crying and Arjun looked at her sadly. He cupped her face and wiped her tears away.
Arjun: rona mat Sakshi. Tum roti ho to bohut bura lagta hai. man karta hai ki tumhe tight hug karu. par mein toh hug karna bhul gaya hu.
Hearing this Sakshi smiled amidst of her saddness and hugged Arjun tightly. While he also wrapped his arms around her pulling her closer.
Arjun(hugging her): tum bohut achi ho Sakshi.
Sakshi: thank you.
Arjun: compliment keliye?
Sakshi: meri baat sunne keliye mujhe acha lag raha hai.
Arjun( tensed and pouting ): waise tum kisiko kehena mat maine hug karna Sikh liya. Aur ek Aur secret batau? uss din maine tumhe uss admi se bachane keliye ring nahi pehnayi. maine jaan bujhke pehnayi, main nahi chahta tha tum uski ring peheno.
Sakshi(breaking the hug looking at him): par kyu?
Arjun(cupping her face): pata nahi kuch toh hai humare beech bohut special, jiski wajah se tumhe kisi dard mein, kisi aur ke saath dekh nahi pata. janti ho mujhe lagta hai mujhe na tumse py...
He was interrupted by a loud sound of music, he looked at Sakshi who was already dancing on the beats,
Sakshi(pulling his hands): Chalo dance karte hai.
O seeli peeli pa ke o balam
Tod de bharam
Chhod de ghabrana
Bajaye tu ye door se horn kya?
Sakshi moved her body along with the music and looked at Arjun teasingly while she continued to give her 'thumkas'.
Dil ke saare button khol de
Khul ke bol de
Sehme rahiyo na
Bata de tera aaj hai plan kya?
Arjun looked at her lovingly while she pulled him to her and jumped to the sofa and started shaking her shoulders.
Aaj bijli bhi girwani hai
Fire bhi lagwaani hai
Jo tu aa ke baby hamre saath ma
Aa aa aa aa ke
Now Arjun too started moving his shoulders in the same rythym as Sakshi's. He the pulled her down by her waist and bent down to her waist level and started moving his head with her 'thumkas'.
Kamariya...
Hila de hilla de
Hila de hilla de
Hila de hilla de
Najariya...
Mila de milla de
Mila de milla de
Mila de milla de
He then grabbed her waist and started to move around the place following her. They danced till there was no energy left in their body and then fell flat on the sofa. They laughed for a while and then started feeling heavy.
Arjun looked at Sakshi and extended his arms indicating her to come closer. She readily agreed and snuggled closer, placing her head on his chest. He wound his arms around her waist while with the other hand was clasped with her's. And they both drifted to sleep, with the music going on in their background.
Kamariya...
Hila de hilla de
Hila de hilla de
Hila de hilla de
Najariya...
Mila de milla de
Mila de milla de
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Next update will directly depend upon the response. I'm not getting enough response, so I might just stop the story if I feel that I'm just bothering you all by all these. To the readers who want the story I can send pms only. so please comment if you want me to continue with this story.
Edited by Arjunasr - 6 years ago
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