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Sofia

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Posted: 13 years ago

Part 1

It had been 4 years'..4 long years since she had left this place-her country, the place where she was born, the place where she had lived all her life till she suddenly left, the place that's home!
Even after living in London for 4 years, she is still not able to call that place home-no! not even remotely close. Home will always be here'.where she was brought-up, where she studied, where her parents are, where her best friend, who is more than a sister to her is, where her'''.. No, she can't let this happen again! What was she just thinking? NO! She won't let all that come back to haunt her!
She was going home after 4 years and she will make the most of it. She missed her family and friend like hell, and she was dying to hug them, be with them. Okay! It was not like she didn't talk to them. She would talk to her parents every day, and her friend, well, every few hours, but that certainly couldn't be equated to meeting in person, could it?
As she stepped out of the airport, she allowed herself to feel the fragrance fill her being as she closed her eyes and took in as much of it as she could. She opened her eyes when she heard someone screaming, "vrinda!"

She knew the voice-it was none other than her best friend geet! Her sister, her guide, her playmate-everything! She smiled as she was crushed by geet in a bone-crushing hug.

"God! I missed you", she heard her say and replied, "Haan! Isliye to mujhse itni badi baat chupayi!", she said mockingly.

"we have been over this already vrinda and I have already apologized like a million times. I am not doing it again. So, now if you are done with your futile attempts at turning this on me, cut it out and just move your feet!", geet replied with her and son her hips and a stern look on her face.

vrinda simply nodded accepting defeat and followed geet as they rushed home.

"Aunty Jiii", shouted geet even before vrinda could step in announcing their arrival causing her parents to rush out and what followed was expected-an emotional reunion.

After what seemed like hours of hugging and crying, vrinda finally made her way to her room, followed by geet . They too had so much to catch up to. So what if they spoke so frequently. geet had just shocked vrinda with big news a day before and vrinda was eager to know the details. They settled on the bed and vrinda immediately asked, "So, Ms. Actress, I am waiting"

geet smiled meekly and said, "batati hoon! Jaldi kya hai?", to earn a smack on her arm.

"You, Ms. geet , suddenly drop your job to become an actress, bag a show at prime time, without telling me, and ask me Jaldi kya hai?", vrinda asked outraged.

"Accha sun! it isn't as big a thing okay! It wasn't planned. I had just gone out to enjoy with my friends to a mall on a Sunday where we saw these auditions happening. You know na how crazy me and my friends can get! So, we had a silly bet jo main haar gayi, and my friends asked me to audition for the show as a punishment. Can you beat that? And since I had to prove to them that I am no longer the shy girl I used to be, main bhi chali gayi!", she paused.

"Aisi hi! Bas aiwen hi chali gayi tu?", vrinda asked shocked.

"Haan yaar! Izzat ka sawaal tha. Haan to, I just went for the audition, spoke the lines as best as I could just to impress my friends, and ended up impressing the producer. The next day I got a call informing me that I had been selected for the lead role"

"To? Tune haan kar di?"

"Nahin yaar!Maine to mana kar diya tha, but these guys requested me to come to there office and there you won't believ whom I met!", geet said suddenly getting excited.

"Kaun?", vrinda asked curiously.

"AJS!"

"kaun AJS?"

"Apna AJS yaar! Apne NP! Apna chikna NP jo gayab ho gaya tha!", geet replied.

geet didn't notice that vrinda has paled; neither did she notice that she wasn't paying much attention anymore. She was lost'lost in a time that she had been trying hard to push to some dark corner of her brain'.lost in the memories that both brought a smile on her face and left tears in her eyes.

geet continued excitedly, "He convinced me to act in his show yaar. Its his show. He is the director, and he himself has developed the story After a lot of coaxing I agreed''"

She went on about how she started shooting just a day back, how she liked the cast and crew, how she didn't tell her earlier since she wanted to surprise her when she came home, etc. etc.

vrinda listened patiently, trying to fake a smile.

Finally after an hour geet left saying,"Kal se jab tak tu yahan hai, tu mere saath set pe chalegi, and I am not listening to any of your arguments. You are hardly here for a few days and I want to spend some time with you. Also, I want to show you where I work and then we will leave for shopping from there only"

vrinda wanted to fight back but knew it was useless. No amount of cajoling could make geet change her mind, and then what reason could she give her anyway. She couldn't possibly tell her the truth. No! That was the only secret that no one knew-not even geet and it had to stay that way. She would control herself, she would control her heart that refuses to listen to her and be happy for her friend.

Next morning, vrinda was sleeping peacefully when she heard someone calling out to her. Annoyed, she kept a pillow on her head, trying to block the noise disturbing her sleep, but was in for a rude shock when she felt cold water being poured over her. She woke up startled by the sudden contact of cold water to her skin only to find geet standing there angrily, staring at her showing her the time.

It was 10 o'clock. IT WAS 10 o'CLOCK! Oh God! geet was late and it was because of her. She had over-slept and hence was subjected to such a rousing morning wish.

She jumped out of bed hurriedly and rushed to the washroom to get ready as geet went out saying, "10 minutes! I am in the car!"

Half an hour later, they were stuck in traffic with geet cursing anyone and everyone since she was mightily late. vrinda felt helpless as she knew how important it was for geet to reach on time. geet was always punctual, and it was the shoot of a major scene today-the hero's entry!

Finally after struggling for an hour, they made it to the studio and geet immediately rushed to get ready, dragging vrinda along to the vanity.

As soon as geet was ready, a spotboy came to her saying that the director was waiting to explain the scene to her. Since geet's make-up was still not done, she requested the person to call the director there while she got her make-up done. Since geet was not yet used to it all, it was taking her more time.

vrinda and geet were talking when AJS entered the vanity and froze. Was he dreaming or what?

Could it really be vrinda? The vrinda from college?? Their vrinda?? While he was busy staring at Aasu, vrinda was feeling uncomfortable. It was really hard to keep her emotions in check when the person himself was in front of her eyes'after 4 years.

She couldn't help but notice that he looked dashing, wearing a white fitted shirt, the innocence on his face still intact, his features more prominent and his eyes still the same-deep as an ocean in which she was drowning. geet's voice brought both of them back to their senses.

"Hi NP! Sorry, AJS!", geet corrected herself, trying to be professional.

"Yeah geet! You can call me NP! But, bahar sabke saamne nai okay!", he replied with a smile.

Then he explained the scene to her while stealing glances at vrinda, who was trying hard to act unaffected but failing miserably.

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Sofia

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Posted: 13 years ago

Part 2

It had been two hours since the shoot was on. vrinda was surprised at the actress hidden inside her geet. She was pleasantly surprised at geet's new found talent. The hero, maan was no less. Together they made a great pair, and their crackling chemistry was even better. She could already see that they would be lost in each other's eyes during the scenes and would break awkwardly when NP shouted cut. Even if other people thought it was acting, she knew her geet a bit too well to know the difference between her acting and her own emotions.

As much as she liked to watch maan and geet shoot, it was really hard for her to stay calm. She was sitting right next to NP, all thanks to geet who had literally threatened NP to take care of her while she gave her shots. He was busy with his work, but she was having a hard time trying to focus.

When she couldn't bear it anymore, she politely excused herself on the pretext of feeling tired and went to geet's vanity. Once there, she let her mind drift to the old times which were pushing through her mind.

NP, geet and vrinda-they were the best of friends. While geet and vrinda had been friends since childhood, being neighbours and going to the same school, they met NP-AJS parvez in college and the innocent and honest guy became a part of the gang gradually. They had one other guy and three other girls in their so-called gang. They were well known in the college for their unique style. The gang, when together could have fun anywhere, anytime. They all were also the most intelligent lot of the class.

But, like all groups, their group too had different people being close to each other. For example, geet and vrinda were inseparable. Juhi, the fourth member of their gang was from AJS's school and knewhim since four years when they came to college. Its through her that they all became friends. But, then, unknowingly, vrinda became the person NP would trust the most. No, she wasn't his best friend, but she was the one who could coax him, the most reserved person of the class, to tell her when he was sad/angry.

They shared a strange bond. He would never flinch from helping her, and she, him!

People paired them up-it never bothered NP,but it did bother vrinda, so NP shut them all up! Gradually vrinda also got used to it! He made sure it didn't make their friendship akward in way;their friendship was too precious to lose to such silly things.

Ultimately, even people got tired of linking them up. They finally fell silent thinking that they were just good friends. But, it did affect the two after all.

vrinda gradually did develop feelings for him, but always brushed them aside thinking that all the stories going around were getting to her head. She had seen that happening to another pair in their group and the consequences had been disastrous, since it was just infatuation. She always held herself back, telling herself its infatuation, its just something that her mind has cooked up as she is very close to him.

Moreover, he was the over-achiever! Shy, reserved, but brilliant! He was the drama-soc President, the class topper, etc. etc. true, she wasn't too bad herself, being the secretary of the departmental society and a decent rank-holder, but, still, not good enough for him.

Once or twice she actually thpught of giving her feelings a chance but changed her mind thinking about his reaction, expecting him to come up and say if he felt similarly and then finally deciding that he just took her as a friend. But, as college was coming to an end, she could no longer deny that she had indeed developed feelings for him, but he was too precious a friend to lose. What if he didn't reciprocate-of course he wouldn't! Had he liked her, he would have dropped hints atleast.

They had spent so many beautiful moments together, being there for each other as friends, but the way no other friend had.

Then suddenly, after college, NP went away for some direction course. He wanted to be a director, and he went to pursue his dreams to New York.

vrinda, drowned in sorrowtook up a job in London, trying to get away from his memories, trying to convince herself that she didn't love him, trying to forget him. Four years she stayed away, attempting to bury him in some dark corner of her heart. When she thought she was strong enough, she decided to come back, and she did.

She opened her eyes and wiped the tears that had started flowing out unknowingly. The pain of lost love was once again pricking her heart. How long would she run? Why did destiny have to bring him back? She didn't even know if he was married. Maybe he was…maybe he had a family. She hadn't stayed in touch with him, and hence knew nothing about him.

Just then geet came back. She asked her the reason for coming there and vrinda lied feigning tiredness. From geet, later that day she learnt that he wasn't married. But, did that matter? 4 years had passed. God knows if he even remembers the time they had spent together in college as friends. She decided to not let herself break again.

It had become a habit now. She would accompany geet to the sets in the morning, would go out with her during her breaks, and try her best to keep her interaction with him as friendly as possible.

But, it was getting tougher. She could see geet's interest in maan, and could also make out that maan's eyes reflected similar feelings for geet. She decided not to come in their way. So, whenever she could, she would try to give them some privacy during the breaks. That would mean that either she would be alone, or with NP, as geet tried her best to ensure that she wasn't alone, without realizing that she would prefer being alone than with AJS.

In those few days, she realized that NP was indeed a good director. She admired him for his work. Without her knowledge, she was falling even deeper for the caring and polite man she saw on the sets, who would treat everyone with utmost respect. However hard she might try, she couldn't help feeling deeply for him.

It had been 15 days since she came back. maan and geet didn't take much time, they were now officially dating each other. While the word dating sounded too casual, vrinda knew that what they felt for each other wasn't. she knew they would go a long way together. Feeling helpless at the hands of her own feelings, she finally decided to confess to him during lunch that day. They generally had their lunch together, and those meetings had brought them even closer.

But, as she reached the sets that day, the sight that she witnessed that day made her heart shatter into a million pieces.

NP was in the arms of another woman. She moved in their direction to talk to him, tears threatening to fall when she heard him say-I love You!

Did her ears hear correctly? He just said I love you to that woman??

Her world shattered once again, and she left immediately, not in a mood to create a scene there.

The next couple of days, she didn't go to the sets, feigning some important work in front of geet. She would stay home, reliving the past, staring into space blankly. Finally she decided that she would eturn to London-away from him, and his memories.

She informed geet that her boss had called her back urgently and booked her tickets for the very next day. Before the end of the next day, she was standing at the London airport, making her way back to her apartment with a heavy heart. She had lost her love-ONCE AGAIN!

Maybe it was just not meant to be! Maybe she was meant to be lonely.

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Sofia

@Sofia.

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Posted: 13 years ago

Part 3

She reached her apartment building, paid the cab driver, and pulled out bag to find the keys. She rummaged through her bag for 5 minutes but could find the keys there. As she kicked the door in frustration, she was shocked to find it open.

As she apprehensively stepped inside fearing thieves, she was blinded by the sudden lights that flashed into her face from all the sides. As she opened her eyes, adjusting the sudden brightness, she was shocked beyond words to see the four walls covered in his words. She could recognize his writing easily.

I have loved you, since the time you wiped my tears,

I have loved you when you came to my life and took away my fears,

I have loved you the day you cried on my shoulder,

I have loved you the day you rolled in uncontrolled laughter,

I have loved you I don't know since when,

All I know is it you now, as it was you then!

And then she saw him, standing with his arms wide open, looking at her with love in his eyes and she ran to his arms, finding peace only when she was engulfed in his warmth. When her tears had stopped flowing she came out of the hug and started hitting him.

"You stupid! You idiot! Itna time lagta hai bolne me? Itne saal wait karaya mujhe", she said turning her back to him.

"Sorry meri Jaan! Mujhe hamesha darr tha, ki tum mujhe pyaar nahin karti! Par pichle dino maine tumhari ankhon me apne liye ehsaas mehsoos kiye. Par tum iss tarah chali gayi to main phir se bikhar gaya", he replied.

"To phir ye sab?", she asked confused.

"Ye sab isliye ki geet ne mujhe ehsaas dilaya ki tum bhi mujhe college ke time se pasand karti ho"

"kya? geet? Par use kaise…."

"Tu kya samjhti hai, main teri aankhen padh nahin sakti vrinda? Sirf tu hi mer dil padh sakti hai? Kya main teri dil ka haal nahin samajh sakti? Agar tu mujhe nahin bataegi to kya mujhe pata nahin chalega kit u Np se kitna pyaar karti hai? Main tab bhi jaanti thi, aur aaj bhi jaanti hoon. Bas uss time ye chala gaya, isliye tujhe bhi London jaane se rok nahin paayi, par ab aisa kuch nahin hone de sakti thi!", said geet who entered with maan.

Overwhelmed by her friend's love, vrinda hugged geet emotionally and geet said, "Kal Eid hai vrinda! Le aaj tujhe tera Eid gift diya"

"This is the best gift I could ever get geet", vrinda replied sincerely, beaming with her love by her side.

Later she got to know that the woman NP had hugged was his sister.

They had a good laugh about it. They came back the very next day. vrinda and AJS got married within a month, not willing to wait after the long torture they had already endured, while maan and geet were happy to be engaged and enjoyed their long courtship.

As rays of bright light seeped in through the windows, disturbing vrinda's sleep, she woke up with a smile on her face. That's new, coz vrinda LOVES her sleep and hates the sun for spoiling it for her every morning. But, that was for a reason. Since the time she had fallen in love with AJS, its him she had dreamt of every night……while in college she was living her fantasy in her dreams for not having enough courage to accept the truth, the last four years, while she was pretending to have moved on, the truth was that she had loved to sleep coz in her dreams she would drop all pretentions and be with the man of her dreams, be in a world where he loved her back and they lived together happily. So, every morning she would try to steal as much time as possible with him in her dreamland, waking up to the harsh reality with an ache in her heart and a frown on her face.

But, that had changed a week back. Since the day she had heard him say the three words that she had always longed to hear, her dreams were better, with him still dominating them, but the reality was even better. Ahhh! She was transported to the memory of the past week with a wide grin on her face. After he had proposed to her and she had cribbed for the delay of four long years in his confession, he had promised to make up for the lost time. He could obviously not bring back the lost time, but he was making the present far better. Every day as she would open her eyes, she would be greeted by a bouquet of her favourite red roses with a card saying I LOVE YOU with most romantic poems she had ever read accompanying them. She would just blush and thank God for bestowing her with so much love. She still couldn't understand why her mother had not questioned her about the flowers till now. Yeah, her parents knew about AJS and were more than happy about the alliance and for finding their old, bubbly vrinda back, but still, it would be embarrassing as hell to answer question about the flowers. At first she thought of telling him not to send them, but didn't have the heart to deny him the opportunity to shower her with his love. After all, he too had burned for four years the way she had! And today she finally got to know the secret behind the discreetness of the flowers when she saw Geet getting the flowers, and then pulling out a sealed card, opening it and leaving it on the flowers. Hmmm….her guy had to be applauded! He chose the one person as his ally who could get away with everything. But hey! Who was she to complain? She loved it!

And so, her days would begin with his love declaration through the flowers and the poem, to be proceeded by an equally romantic message from him pronounce his love for her, followed by their meeting on the sets. Yes, she was still going to the sets with Geet, more like, not FOR Geet now. Her parents were oblivious to the little detail that AJS was directing the very show that Geet and Maan worked for. They just knew that vrinda was going to Geet's sets to have spend time with her before her marriage. vrinda wasn't willing to hide that from her parents but gave in after Geet persisted. Deep in her heart, she also wanted to be as close to AJS as possible. The long separation had just increased her craving for him manifold.Both of them had agreed that they would tell vrinda's parents the truth in another week and that would mean staying away from each other till the wedding. Sigh! That would be bad, but necessary.

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Sofia

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Posted: 13 years ago

Part 4

She was free these days. When AJS came to London, they discussed about her career. They had decided that she would come back to India and set-up her practice after their honeymoon. She was officially on a break after four years. He was apprehensive about her leaving behind her job, but she assured him that she always wanted to come back to her own country anyways but couldn't gather the courage to come back for good because of the memories associated with the place. But now, there was no way in hell that she would stay away from her family, friends and her country. She was enjoying the pampering the girl receives before the wedding and the bliss that his love was.

Breaking out her thoughts, she again looked at the flowers in front of her, and read the day's card which said:

Irrespective of the times, I'll be there for you.

Life is a gift, coz God gave you as a present to me.

Unfathomable is what shines through your eyes,

Vain would my life, without a glance from the beautiful depths,

U & Me-together forever!

23 more days love, and you will be mine forever.

A blush again made its way to her cheeks at the thought of what he meant by the last statement, and that's how Geet found her when she came looking for vrinda since they had to leave.

Pyaase hain naina, tarse saare raina, jinme tu….hai rehta…..

Started singing Geet, making vrinda groan and hide her face in her palms. She knew she wouldn't see the end of Geet's teasing through the day now. She wasn't the type to be shy and all, but then, love changes you. She had changed, she was no longer vrinda, she was AJS's vrinda. They weren't married yet, but they had already taken their wows in the heart and given themselves to each other when they confessed their love. The wedding would just make it official. As she was again lost in her thoughts, she was dragged to the washroom by a screaming Geet and she realized to her dismay that they were late. The shoot didn't begin for another hour, but she and AJS used to spend some time together before the shoot began and today she was late for it. AJS, though madly in love with her, was a thorough professional and while shooting, he was just NP, the director who had created the sizzling on-screen pair of Maan and Geet, thereby creating the off screen couple too. Funnily enough, both Maan and Geet had been asked to retain their original names for the show as they suited the show's demands. While vrinda would sit there and admire AJS from a distance discreetly, she also watched as Maan and Geet poured their heart out o each other with each line they spoke as a part of the script. Of course they had to set the screen on fire-who wouldn't be enchanted when they brought so much love and passion to the show.

They had gone for a double date of sorts on the weekend. It was fun. The three college friends bonded and had fun, while Maan effortlessly merged into the group, cracking them up with his witty comebacks to Geet's lines. During the lunch breaks, Geet would leave vrinda and AJS in her vanity, telling them she was giving them privacy, while the truth was, she loved spending time with Maan and this gave her the perfect opportunity. But, who cares! Both the couples were happy with the arrangement. While Maan and Geet would chat away, having fun, and romancing; vrinda and AJS just enjoyed each other's company. There were times they would sit and eat silently for the whole time. It wasn't an uncomfortable or forced silence; it was a soothing, comfortable silence that didn't need to be filled with mindless chatter. They were just happy to bask in their togetherness, sometimes sharing stories from the four years apart, sometimes reliving their time from college.

It was a similar sight today as well. As the lunch break was announced, Geet came upto where vrinda was seated and dragged her to her vanity.

Geet, "Sit! The food must be coming and so would be Jijs!", she said winking.

Nishu blushed again just thinking of him. Having known him for so long, she had expected the jittery feeling before meeting him to subside but she was wrong. Everytime she saw him, was with him, was waiting for him, she would feel like a teen crushing on someone. She would get the butterflies and the nervously excited.

"Oye hoye! Badi laal-peeli ho rahi hai? Sabr kar, Jij ko aane de, phir unke saamne sharmaana. Wo pehle se hi fida hain, aur zaada ho jaaenge!", Geet teased mercilessly.

Just then, Maan entered dragging a distraught looking AJS with him.

"Maan, yaar, mujhe abhi thoda aur kaam hai", AJS said giving him a desperate look.

"Nope! Nothing over food and specially Bhabhi! She is waiting here for you and you are busy with your work! So no done bro!", Maan scolded.

AJS fell silent the moment he laid his eyes on vrinda's red face as she sat there waiting for him. But Maan continued, "Dekh rahe ho vrinda Babhi, abhi se ye haal hai toh baad me kya karega? Baand ke rakho, warna ye apne kaam se hi shaadi karlega", playfully nudging NP.

Geet dragged him away saying their job was over.

"Kuch zaroori kaam ho to aap jaake khatm karlo. I will wait here.", vrinda said.

AJS moved and sat next to her, taking her hand in his, he said, " You are now done with waiting for me. Those four years were enough and nothing is more important than my Jaan to me", looking into her eyes lovingly.

vrinda laid her head o his chest and he wrapped his arms around her as they again slipped into the familiar soothing music of their love, feeding each other and talking about the day.

The week passed in a similar fashion. It was the last day of the week, that is, the last day of NP and vrinda's meeting before they stayed away till the wedding. Sure they would meet for the ceremonies, but it would be nothing since they would be surrounded by family and friends.

After pack-up, Geet and vrinda were in Geet's vanity, about to go back when Geet left here there for five minutes saying she needed to talk to someone and that she would be back in 5 min. After Geet left, a spot boy brought a package to vrinda saying Geet had sent it for her.

vrinda curiously opened the packet to find a lovely white suit with a note that said,

"Don't freak out! Since you and Jeejz have to endure a 15 day separation after tonight, this is just a little surprise from Maan and Me. Get ready quickly and meet jijz outside the studio in 10 min.

Love you!"

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Sofia

@Sofia.

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Posted: 13 years ago

Part 5

Vrinda merely smiled at her friend's thoughtfulness and got ready and left. As she made her way out, after sending a thankyou message to both Maan and Geet, who had even made plans to cover up for both of them, waiting for them to go home together, she found AJS waiting for her in his black Merc. She couldn't help but admire how sweet, yet Handsome he looked wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. They had a table booked at a small but posh restaurant and had a lovely night.

Meanwhile, after sending their friends to their last date as bachelors, Maan and Geet were now seated in Maan's car.

"We have about two hours to kill before I can go home to find vrinda so that we could go to her place together", Geet said after reading vrinda's message where she had informed her about it.

"Yeah! What do you want to do?", asked Maan.

"I have no clue. I am too tired", Geet said.

"Should we order something and eat at my place?" Maan asked and then immediately added, "if that's fine by you", warily.

Geet smiled and said, "Don't worry Maan. I trust you. Your place it is then!"

Maan and Geet reached Maan's plac. They were both seated on the couch, eating pizzas and laughing while Geet narrated incidents from her college life. She felt at peace with him, a feeling of safety engulfing her. She leaned on him, and he shifted so that she was on his lap, while he stretched himself on the couch getting more comfortable. He then said, "I love you Geet. I know its too early but I know you are the one for me", wrapping his hands around her waist.

Geet kept her hands on his and responded with a smile, "I love you too Maan and I know I will never love as much as I love you. I never believed in love, let alone thinking of falling for someone. But you make me happy, you make my life beautiful, and I never want to lose you", she said, her voice thick with emotions.

He turned her around slightly, and brushed his lips with hers. He felt her shiver and smiled against her lips. It wasn't the hot, earth shattering kiss, it was just a sweet kiss, sealing their promise, sealing their togetherness, and their love. She laid there with her head hear heart, listening to the rhythmic beating of his heart and wondered how could she get so lucky to get him. She knew he loved her to death and she was truly blessed.

15 days later-Wedding

vrinda was nervous. Period.

She was happy, excited, glowing, but nervous. After all, it was her wedding day. After 4 years of unbearable pain, the day was finally here. She would become his today'.in front of the whole world. She would be Mrs. AJS Parvez today. She couldn't help the heat from rising to her cheecks as she thought about it. Geet was here, helping her to get ready. Geet looked really pretty in a pink saaree, and why shouldn't she? It was her best friend's wedding-a best friend who was more like a sister to her. vrinda owed the day to Geet. If it wasn't for her, she wouldn't have seen this day. Geet had been doing up her face and hair and had forbidden vrinda from looking at the mirror before she was done with her work. After an endless wait of two hours, when vrinda finally saw her refliection in the mirror, she gasped. Staring back at her was a beautiful girl-no, a beautiful woman, dressed in a green traditional sharara, with heavy golden embroidery, matching jewels that made her look nothing less than a princess. The glow n her face made her look far more beautiful than any beauty product ever could.

"Kisi ki nazar na lag jaaye", Geet said, while placing a nazar ka teeka behind vrinda's ear.

"I will miss you!", vrinda creied hugging Geet close.

"Don't you dare ruin my hard-work vrinda. And I am not dying, neither are you. I will meet you everyday so stop being so melodramatical. Actress main hoon, tu nahin", Geet scolded playfully, discreetly wiping a tear from her eye that threatened to spill out before breaking the hug and wiping vrinda's face as well.

They were joined by their other friends who had come to witness the wedding of their two friends with huge grins and We-Told-YOU-You-Love-Each-Other look on their faces.

vrinda was speechless when they all entered and shouted SURPRISE!

vrinda had invited all of them but all had said that they were busy and they wouldn't be able to make it. She had no idea that this was a surprise planned well in advance by Geet who had already confirmed their plans. vrinda looked around to see Sonia, Rochana, Esha ,Gouri, Maansee, Swati, Nidhi, Reva, Muskan all there. She was even more shocked to find that even her TQ Reya, Her Kamini Jia, and her friends Sano and Annie had made it from abroad. They shared a group hug and chatted. They all left to meet their Jijz while Geet stayed. vrinda hugged her again and said, "How do you manage to get the BEST gifts ever for me? On eid you gifted me my life, and today, my happiness."

"That's coz I am the best!", geet replied gleefully, earning a smack from vrinda.

They made their way downstairs to the wedding area. vrinda was finally seated with Geet by her side and a thin translucent wall separating her and the man of her dreams. She couldn't see her face behind the sehra but could make out Maan sitting by his side, evidently gawking at Geet. She turned to Geet and found her lost in Maan as well. She pinched her and laughed silently as Geet turned crimson at being caught.

As Kazi sahib asked both of them if they accept the other, she again felt the nervous flutter in her heart that had subsided when she had seen him. At the sound of "Kabool hai", from both sides, cheers broke around as people hugged each other and gave gifts. vrinda couldn't belive she was his now. She was vrinda AJS from today.

After a lavish treat and a grand reception, they were finally alone in their room and they were united in every sense. After all, it was a moonless night and there was a power cut. They had thankfully not bothered with Lamps or Lanterns! LOL!

As she fell asleep in the arms of her love, vrinda silently murmured to herself- Dreams do come true''.

Shakti tried to drug kunwar and attempted to get close to him and took a few pictures of them together while kunwar was unconscious? She showed them to vrinda but vrinda did no believe her and tore all the pictures..Shakti cudn't believe that her planned had failed and seeing hatred for herself in kunwar's eyes she left the country

Edited by Sofia. - 13 years ago