Recap: Priya skimmed through the mail and sat there shell shocked...Today really seemed her red letter day...the way things were being hurled at her at the speed of a torpedo, not giving her time of understand any thing. She looked at her photo on the table, the caption read" Gods favorite Child... Yeah right... Priya too closed her eyes trying to absorb much of what happened in half a day...
Ram opened the file labelled Priya Sharma.. There she was smiling at him through the photo. As if on cue Ram touched the photo...it bore her trademark smile. Priya hadnt changed much in the past 5 yrs. She had the same features, large almond shapes eyes which seemed to communicate in a language of their own. The angular nose, the luscious lips set on the most perfect jawline...He almost laughed to himself when he remembered their first meeting...
Ram had just returned from London after completing his masters. He was born in India but his family had moved out to London long ago. His elder brother Sidharth had just joined the family business while his younger sister Natasha was still completing her education. . His father and mother, Amarnath Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor had set up the huge empire from scratch. They were among one of the most richest and respectable families in London. Although his parents had reached the pinnacle of success they had imparted good values and moral sense into their children. While Sidharth was the epitome of goodness, Natasha was the baby of the house pampered by all. Ram was well...different. He had a mind of his own. He loved to do things his way. Just like his father he was passionate about what he wanted to do and once he set his heart on something he would only give up after achieving it. In all they were a happy close knit family until one day Amarnath Kapoor had a longing to return home, to his motherland, to his people. He was discussing it with his closest friend, Sudhir Sharma, who advised him that they still have a house in Mumbai next to the Sharma's and it would be great if he came back and settled there. India was now a developing economy with some very exciting business options. That was the only thing needed to convince Amarnath, he took the decision to come back to India. The Kapoor residence had since then been renovated to give an appropriate welcome to the family. Priya after a lot of coaxing and ultimately threats from her mother agreed to oversee the renovation.
On the day of arrival the Sharma's were there at the airport to receive them. After the initial greetings both the families headed towards the house. The moment Amarnath Kapoor laid eyes on the house he was awestruck. The mansion stood out beautifully. It was colored in a rich royal blue colour.. It had ample space for a garage and a beautifully landscaped garden.
AK: Sudhir, i must say what a fabulous job you have done. I could have never done it so well myself.
KK: Absolutely Sudhir, this one is a dream come true, Which agency did you hire to do it?
Both Sudhir and Shipra (Priya's mom) gave a proud look to each other.
Shipra: Well Krishna, the designing hasn't been done by any agency.
AK: Then who did it?
Priya... Shipra and Sudhir both said in unison.
Shipra: You know na Krishna, Priya is doing her final year of architecture and i actually asked her to give it a try. I hope you are not angry that we did not give it to a professional agency.
KK: Are you kidding? Look at the house, it exudes warmth. Its real Shipra, how i always wanted a house like this. Where is Ms Magic fingers?
Shipra: Oh she would be back from her college soon. She is very eager to meet you guys.
Just then Priya steps in.
Maa where have you been? I am hungry... and stops in mid sentence
KK: So here is Priya...
Priya looks at her mom for an answer who gestures her to touch KK's feet.
KK: Are let it be beta, may you get all the happiness you deserve. KK removed the diamond necklace she was wearing and handed it to Priya.
Priya: Err...Aunty..this is not right i cannot take it...umm Maa?
AK: Beta, dnt say no. Its my blessings and should not be refused.
Priya looked at Sudhir who nodded his approval. From that day Priya was treated like a daughter of the Kapoor house, pampered to the hilt. Both the senior Kapoor's insisted that Priya call them Bade Papa and Badi Maa respectively, after all they were elder to the Sharma's. Priya was liked by all in the Kapoor family including Sidharth and his fiance Meghna.
The day Ram was to return home after completing his studies the entire Kapoor household was bustling with activity, preparing for the Grand welcome. Amarnath was especially proud of Ram, who had topped his course. He had deliberately refused scholarship at the university so a needy person could avail of it. Sidharth and Megha had gone to the airport to receive Ram. Soon after greeting Ram, all three headed towards home.
Ram: Sid, you are driving a Porsche man, please speed up you are bloody insulting the car.
Sid: Oh yeah, its after days of begging that i have been given a chance to lay my hands on it. I am not going to put my existence in jeopardy by letting anything happen to the car.
Ram gave an exasperated look. Come on Meghs, atleast you could tell him.
Meghna: Keep me out of it Ram, Sid dsnt let me touch his car either.
Sid: That is because you dont know how to drive.
Ram: Touche...Meghs how can you take that from him.
Meghna: No worries Ram, wait till i unleash my lethal weapon- Priya
Ram: Priya??? Oh God so you are also under her spell?
Meghna: Do you know her Ram? Have you already met her?
Ram: I have kind of had an overdose of Priya. I mean what is this girl? My mom, dad are forever singing her praises, Priya this, Priya that. You know when i call up, every sentence has Priya. Ram started mocking his mom
Ram in Krishna's Voice: Ram beta, how are you? Studies all fine? See you need to come soon Sid's marriage is round the corner, what a beautiful room Priya has designed for them, you must see it. Ram beta, heard you had gone to Rome, Priya told me that the Colosseum is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Ram, you must see our house, its looking so, i just cant describe what Priya has done to it...blah blah blah...I mean common yaar, give me a break. Those are my parents
Sid started laughing loudly.
Ram: What you think its funny?
Sid: Well no but its hilarious that you are actually saying all those things to Meghs, who by the way spends more time with Priya than with me..
Ram: Oh Lord have mercy...i better doze off...
Ram was in a slumber when the car pulled over to the Kapoor Mansion. He was woken up by the sudden jolt. Stretching his hands he inhaled the fresh air and looked around. What he saw left him awestruck...The house was indeed beautiful, mom was right, no words could describe it. His jaw dropped at the sight...
Meghna: Ahem Ahem...muh toh bandh karo uncle? Yeh toh sirf trailor hai...
Ram: Hey, i was just yawning, the house looks ok types.
Meghna: Yeah right, let your opinion be known to Uncle and Aunty as well. Get down your highness.
All stepped down from the car. It was still early in the morning. KK and AK welcomed Ram and advised him to rest. After chit chatting for a little while Ram moved to his room and dozed off immediately...
Ram was woken up by the sound of loud laughter. He looked around the room to find out the source of the voice. It seemed to come from the window. Irritated at his sleep been broken Ram headed towards the window. The sight there bemused him. A girl was laughing hysterically all by herself throwing up her hands every now in the air...
Ram: There is no dearth of freakos, lets deal with this one...O hello...clapped his hands once to draw attention. Hello, miss...laughter club. Suddenly the figure stopped laughing and looked at him...
Ram: Yeah, i am talking to you Miss Laughter soundtrack. Can you please stop whatever you are doing?
Priya looked at Ram closely unable to make out who it was in the early morning light.
Priya: What is your problem?
Ram: You, laughter club, you are my problem. I am trying to sleep, can you please let me catch some.
Priya: So who has stopped you, sleep na. Have i forced your eyes open?
Ram: But your laughter sound is disturbing
Priya: That's your problem not mine. I cannot alter my health routine.
Ram: You call this health routine? You are just laughing your head off in the wee hours. Normal people sleep.
Priya: Hey you, i ll do whatever i want. Have a look at yourself first before deciding health routine for others. Get up, do exercise, it might just help you out.
Ram: Thanks, but no thanks, i can very well help myself. Saying this Ram slams the window shut on Priya's face.
Priya: Haawww...how dare he. Who is he? Wait till i get the better of you Mr. Know it all...
After some time Priya was having coffee with AK. AK was telling Priya about the new manager that he has hired and will stay with the family for a few days. Priya assumes Ram to be the new manager.
Meanwhile Ram wakes up and goes to talk to Krishna.
KK: Ram, you woke up. I have to talk something very important to you. As per your grandfather's wishes we have to make the donation. The lady will come in sometime. I want you to give it this time.
Ram: Ok Mom, i ll get the cheque ready.
Ram goes out with the cheque.
Priya sees Ram approaching. Bade Papa, what kind of managers have you hired? Ill mannered.
AK: What happened Priya, is something wrong? Meanwhile Ram to notices Priya...
Ram: You, No wonder. Sorry to say but i am not going to give the donation to an organisation that have such snooty people working for them.
Priya: Snooty, look who's talking. You should really have a reality check...doesnt suit you.
Ram: Whoa here we go again. Laughter club cum lecturer.
Priya: Its a pity that you are entrusted with managing such a large organisation.
Ram: Excuse me!! Lets not talk about my management skills those are far better than your's.
Before Priya could retort, AK stepped in. Can you both please enlighten me on what is going on?
Priya : Bade Papa, this is the guy i was talking to you about...see how ill mannered he is.
Ram: Man...Bade Papa, the lengths people will go for a donation...
Priya: Donation...what donation...
Ram: Oh madam is hit by a wave of partial amnesia...you...
AK: Stop...stop it both of you. There seems to be some confusion. Priya beta, this is not my manager, he is Ram by younger son and Ram, Priya is not here for any donation. She is our family friend and neighbour's daughter, Priya Sharma...
Both stared at each other not knowing what to say . Ram in his thoughts: Oho so she is the one...the multi talented, super duper Priya Sharma...Priya's thoughts...Oh so he is Ram, the Ram Kapoor...the over confident and arrogant son .
Ram was snapped out of his thoughts by a loud knock...
Ram: Come in...
Priya scampered in with the project files. The files that you wanted. Ram looked at his watch, it was almost 8. He had lost track of time.
Ram: Thank you Ms Sharma, i would be going through it tomorrow morning...
Priya's face fell at that. Damn...made me work so hard and now dsnt want to see it...BUT
Ram raised an eyebrow at the question which looked as if defying his authority...
Priya retreated a few steps gauging the mood... Err...Ram i wanted to talk something important...
Ram just looked at her...
Priya closed and slowly opened her eyes...What mess had Karthik put her into...I know you hate me and are hurt by whatever happened between us but...
Ram: Get to the point.
Priya: Karthik and Natasha have got married in London...Priya...closed her eyes anticipating outburst from Ram...
Ram: We will get another wedding done for them in India...Anything else?
Priya: Huh? Had she heard it right? Were her ears ringing...no shouting no surprise nothing just a dry ok to the wedding...She thought she knew Ram...but this reaction had even flummoxed her...Will she ever know what's up with him...
To be continued
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