FF:'Ishqzade' Chap 14 updated... - Page 16

Udayveer Singh sat in the front row as he waited to receive his award. Uday had been awarded the Poloplayer of the Year. He was Royalty and he was treated royally. The other celebrities and sportspersons who had gathered for the occasion eyed him with envy and he enjoyed that. All was well except the fact most of them were with their betterhalfs.

He sighed as he thought about his. How often Manyata had ridiculed him in good nature for bagging the award and now that he really ahd she was nowhere around to share his joy and glory.

"And now we would like to announce the Poloplayer of the year... Yuvraaj Udayveer Singh..."

Thunderous applause greeted him as he made his way towards the stage. He politely shook hands with the gentleman who presented him the award and gave a light peck on the cheek of the woman who was accompanying him. She blushed at that and smiled at him.

As he strode towards the podium to give his winning speech, his thoughts wandered over to Manyata and then he spotted someone walk in and occupying the empty seat next to him. Jay allowed her hand to be kissed by the Mayor who was sitting next to her and flashed Uday a dazzling smile.

She was wearing a sexy black backlace dress For a moment he let his gaze wander over her, and then he focussed back on his speech.

"I dedicate this award to a very special woman in my life...without her I wouldent have been able to make it..." He paused allowing the words to sink in the audience. "She made me who I am today without you it wouldent have been possible..."

Far from him...she wept as she heard him speak on the television. She was sitting on the sofa along with Tara having Cheese popcorn (all thanks to her pregnancy cravings) and flicking through the channels when she spotted him addressing...

"Tara look its Uday" Manyata had almost leapt with joy when she saw him. Tara thought that Manyata was probably hallucinating again but when she was him speaking live on TV, she knew Manyata was speaking the truth.

Jay got ready to get up as she knew Uday would obviously ask her to join him in his victory on stage...But her hopes were crushed when she heard his next few words...

"Thank You Manyata...I love you and I miss you" Uday finished it off as he felt tears pricking his eyes. But a Rajwada that he was he smiled his dazzling smile at the audience and made his way down the stage back to his seat.

Jay glowered at Uday and the minute he sat down she got up and made her way out of the venue angrily, she expected him to atleast stop her but when he didn't it angered her even more and she left for the Rajmahal.

Tears were streaming down her cheek. He still loved her and he had dedicated his win to her. Tara squeezed Manyata's hand and smiled at her.

She was happy for her friend. Manyata and Uday's pure love reminded her soo much of Aryaan and she could feel tears welling up in her eyes. She didn't want to cry in front of Manyata and excused herself to get them juices.

Manyata ran a hand over her tummy and spoke to the little one..."You saw that Daddy won the Best Poloplayer of the year... and guess what he dedicated the victory to Mommy..."

"You are very lucky that Uday is your Daddy, baby..." "He gave me this wonderful gift...and i Wish he was here to share it too... I know he'd make a great Father..."

At the Devgadh palace...

Unnati was on the terrace when Jagat walked in. She was surprised to see him at this hour. "Hie what are you doing here?" she asked him smiling sweetly at him. "Do i need a reason to come and meet you"?

Jagat asked her kissing her hand softly, as Unnati blushed. "Yes you do! " she said flirtatiously poking her finger at his chest. "Well then the reason is I think you are gorgeous and I wanted to tell you that he said pulling her close to him. Unnati laughed and said..."Impressive...u butter quite well huh?"

"Well atleast i was able to make u laugh" Jagat said smiling at her. Unnati blushed and closed her eyes as she leaned in to kiss him. But at that moment Uday stood coughing at the door. Unnati sprang apart and looked embarrassed for a second before recovering herself and flinging her arms around her brother and greeting him happily..."Congratulations Dada!!!"

Uday laughed and hugged her back..."Thank u Choti by the way did i Just interrupt something?" he asked smothering a laugh...

Unnati punched him playfully and said "No you didn't". Then she glanced back nervously at Jagat and said hurriedly..."I just remembered something important..." and she dashed downstairs. Jagat shook Uday's hands firmly and congratulated him. Uday nodded at him approvingly.

Meanwhile Manyata and Tara were busy preparing for their Fashion Show which was slated to happen at the end of the month and Tara's cousin brother also was expected in a few days, There was a lot of work to be done. But Tara wouldent let Manyata do much of the work so that she didn't exhaust her self especially due to her condition.

Manyata smiled at Tara. She had grown very fond of her. Their first meeting had been disastrous but they were gradually turning aout to be great friends. She had no idea what she would have done if Tara had not taken her in.