VirmanSS:Being Alive Part 9 updated (PAGE 18) - Page 5

Originally posted by: Huma0301

u say ur nt much of a good writer bt plz dnt say that cuz u really r a great writer according to me the way u've set things out n all really looking forward to reading this SS of urs aaawww virat has a past hope manvi is able to help him overcome it n the same with her that virat helps her with watever pain she is goin through i really love the way u've shown the way they hav connected through thier hearts without even making it love at first sight try n continue as soon as possible n than for the pm😊

Originally posted by: meera.chaudhuri

Disha wonderful updates👏👏.. Loved your style of writing.. Virat's entry was so good 😳.. Loved his bonding with his mom and bro.. Virman first meeting was very unique.. So no love at first sight thing.. Thats really interesting.. Loved the updates.. Really eager to know about their past.. Precap sounds very good.. After reading your note I am even more excited..Will be waiting for the next part.. Thank you for the pm.. Take care 😃

Gyuz,u all must have wanted Virat and Manvi to meet each other but I'm sorry I had to be fair with Manvi by giving her a chapter coz I did same for Virat too…u'll surely see them meeting, but a little later.Have patience n njoy reading.😊

Chapter_03:

While waiting for d bus at d bus stop manvi was immersed in thoughts. Nothing went r8 today also. She left d home in a hurry. In fear of getting late for d interview she was in a rush to leave d hospital too n lost her file, in irritation she behaved so badly with d stranger who helped her get back d file.& when after all these mess she reached d office she got d news that d interview has been postponed for d next day. "God ji , why me?" she asked looking at d sky, n then mumbled to herself, "why not manvi, may b this is d way God ji wants to punish u for ur deeds !!" n she let out an inaudible sigh.

When manvi reached home her mom opened d door. Sheetal Choudhry, not only is a cultured lady but also an ideal homemaker, concerned for her family. She is very emotional towards everything that has stayed long with her. She is also very caring and honest. She is like a coconut – hard from the outside and soft from the inside. She spent all her life raising her daughter trying to fulfill her duties as a mother and wife. But, since she lost her husband 3 years ago ,lyf has been really hard. She feels that deep inside, everything was broken. But she pretended to b strong outside. At least in front of Manvi.

With a small smile she sat beside manvi who slumped on d sofa n was looking very tired.

Shhetal: are beta!!jaldi aa gayi ?Interview kaisa tha ?

Manvi: Haan,woh interview postpone ho gaya mumma,kal 3 baje bulaya hai.

Shetal: achcha,tum fresh ho jao,main khana lagati hoon

Manvi:mumma,woh main……

Shetal: haan?

Manvi: nehi,kuch nehi. main fresh ho ke aati hoon.

Manvi was about to say that she wasn't hungry n was in no mood to have lunch, but she refrained coz if she refused her mom won't eat either. N it was really important for her mom to take food n medicines timely.After her Papa's death her mom has got many health issues. She suffers from high BP n also easily gets sick.doctor said that her immune system has become weak but d reason was not physical. It was d pain of loss which was making her weak.Manvi tried her best to take care of her mothers' health. But she could do nothing abt d emotional side. This was a fact she wanted to run away from.coz it made her feel miserable.

After having a shower Manvi helped her mom laying d table where Tanu joined them. Tanu was her Papa's friend's daughter. Her parents stayed in another city & Tanu lived here as a PG studying at a college. Lunch was a quick affair. After giving medicines to her mom she came back to her room; her own gloomy world, which was once her happy fairyland. This room n its 4 walls r witness of all d good n bad phases of her lyf. This room was decorated by her father for her princess who knew her daughter's nature so well. she was a kid from inside. His own naughty & bubbly princess. any1 entering this room will say that it was a mini fairyland .Even with his limited income manvi's father never let any of his daughter's wishes stay unfulfilled.& till today manvi has kept every single thing of her room unchanged. Only 1 thing is changed, she herself.

Manvi sat at d window resting her head on d window pane. She looked at d photo frame in her hand. She took this picture with her Papa on her 17^th birthday. She kept looking till her vision became hazy due to tears filling her eyes. She closed her eyes. Papa was her best friend. She was his fathers' pet n shared every little secret with him. Her mother was a strict guardian, though she loved manvi equally. She complained that he's spoiling manvi by pampering her too much though inwardly she loved to see d father- daughter duo like this. Yes, manvi was d apple of his eyes n he was proud of her. Manvi was so happy in her small world till 1 day she found her world turning upside down, when she lost her father in a car accident. But she was d brave daughter of her brave papa n she decided not to break down. She had to take care of her Mom & complete her studies to fulfill his father's dream.

"Di", Manvi came out of her thoughts when Tanu called her. She realized it was getting dark outside.

Manvi: haan?

Tanu:Woh maine aaj bohot study kar li, toh main aab thodi der aapke saht baith jauon?

Manvi:agar padai se bore ho gayi hai to chal, dinner banane mein aaj meri help ka de.

Tanu: ok di.

After dinner, another round of giving medicines to mom . manvi was about to leave d room when her mom called her from back

Shetal: manvi….

manvi: haan mumma?

Sheetal looked at her for a few seconds n said…."nehi kuch nehi beta. good night"

Manvi:good night mumma.

& she left.

Shetal Choudhry was lying awake on her bed. The doctor said that she shouldn't b awake late, coz this would effect her health. But sleep doesn't come easily to her. She tried her level best to give her love n care to manvi but noticed that she has failed miserably becoz she was herself so heartbroken after her husband's death.& to worsen things, there were financial factors. manvi's father was d senior accountant in an MNC, n was well known for his honesty. But this was how his honesty has paid off!! The company refused to give them their rightful dues. They had a few savings but it was not enough. So now they also have to depend on some of d their relatives who contributed financially but who never failed to remind them abt it. On d other hand manvi acted so brave, trying to handle all things by herself. Shetal remembered how Manvi used to console her that she will make everything r8 n d day she'll complete her studies n get a job, she won't let her mom take any help from any1.But as time passed, Shetal noticed manvi was changing .She realized manvi still acted brave in front of her, but she was shutting herself from d world. she was lost n silent most of d time. Shetal wished to talk to manvi abt it but couldn't. They both tried to fulfill their duties towards each other, but when it came to d emotional side, there was always an invisible wall b2in them.

Manvi was tossing in her bed. Sleep was sth she didn't care for coz it didn't care for her either.& even if it comes, it gives her d worst nightmares of her lyf. so it was better to b awake. her room was adjacent to her mom's room n she kept her door open at night, so she could b there if her mom needed anything. She was worried abt her mom's health. in fact she was more than worried, she was scared.she kept on checking secretly at night to see if mom was fine. may b this fear was unnecessary but she couldn't help it. When she lost her Papa,every1 said how brave she was!! But was she actually brave? she was in a trance n couldn't really understand what was happening. she tried to handle everything practically but deep inside, she was living with a false hope. everyday she hoped her Papa will come back. Every time d doorbell rang she opened it hoping that it she'll see her papa standing outside. She believed some miracle will surely happen. It was this false hope which kept her alive, which gave her strength to face all financial problems & taunts from relatives. She hoped,1 day papa will b back n everything will b f9 again.& may b she might have lived with this false hope for d rest of her lyf, if that incident had not happened with her. It was her father's Barsi ( 1^st death anniversary).She wished that day had never come in her lyf.On that day,she faced d harshest truth of her lyf, which took away d soul from her & left her lifeless. Till then she's always haunted by her dreadful past. Thinking all this, she finally slipped into slumber filled with nightmares.

After breakfast virat went back to his room to make some important calls. Virat searched on d net to find out abt his desired publishing house. he was talking to 1 of d publishers, fixing an appointment with him when Vanshika entered his room. She waited till virat finished his call.

Vanshika: Virat,Tarun bata raha tha tum mujhe dhond rahe the!!

Virat: haan mom,aap mandir gaye the.actually,dekho na mere favorite shirt ki button toot gayi hai. Will u plz stitch it?mujhe afternoon ko kahin jana hai,n I wanna wear it.

"kahan jana hai" she asked while taking d shirt in hand

Virat: who mom,ek magazine k office.

Vanshika: magazine? tumhe achanak magazine k office mein kya kaam aa gaya beta?

Virat:hai mom,kuch bohot important hai.yun samajh li jiye k aatit ki ek tooti huyi kadi ko dhoondne ja raha hoon.agar mil gaya, toh shayad apka beta lyf mein aage bad payega.

Vanshika looked at him surprised.

Virat: mom,waqt aane par,I'll tell u everything in detail. filhaal, u just bless me that I may find what m looking for.

Vanshika:beta,mera ashirwad toh hamesha hi tere sath hai.all I want is, to see u happy.

Vanshika wondered what was virat doing, but she knew virat will tell her when it will b r8 tym.She gave back virat his shirt after sewing d buttons n left.

After lunch Virat took out all d papers from d drawer n kept it in his backpack. He was abt to start for d publisher's office when Viren called him.

Viren: virat ,ghar pe hai kya?

Virat:bhai ,who bas main ghar se nikal hi raha tha kuch kam se…aap batao ,any problem?

Viren:virat yaar,there's a small problem.I have a client meeting 2 hrs later but I left d file at home. Can u plz bring it to office ,its really urgent.

Virat:sure bhai.i was going out anyway. i'll drop d file office n then go to my work.

Viren:sure?

Virat; yeah bhai, absolutely

Viren:chal, phir thik hai.thanx yaar.

Virat: anytime bhai.

Virat came out of d office n after handing viren d file. He was about to ride his bike when he noticed his shoe laces were open. He kept his backpack on d bike seat & bent down to tie his laces. he didn't notice that a man was observing him for a while from a little distance. As virat bent down, within seconds d man took his backpack & ran fast. it took virat a few seconds to realize that d thief took his bag.D moment he realized, he ran fast behind him Shouting "hey you,ruk."he ran fast n was abt to catch him,when d thief crossed d road n went to d other side & a car came b2in them giving him a little more time to run.

After getting down from d bus manvi was walking towards d office where she had her interview, as it wasn't very far.Suddenly she saw d thief running n a boy chasing him.d thief came to d side of road where manvi was standing.She came in front of d man to stop him.he pushed manvi with a jolt ,shouting "a ladki,hat ."But manvi grabbed his collar with all her strength.d man was struggling to get himself free n all this gave virat tym to reach there.Virat was fuming with anger.he had his most precious belongings in d bag.Those papers,which were his last hope.N the thought of loosing it made him crazy. He hit d thief again n again with his fist.Manvi stood there a little shocked to see virat so angry.D man was bleeding badly n finally manvi shouted " stop it"

Virat was abt to punch d man again but came back to his senses as he heard manvi shouting.

Manvi took a few steps toward him & said "maar daloge ka,leave him"

Virat looked at d man n left him with a jerk as he fell on d ground.Amidst all this d highway police came & after virat told them everything they took d thief with them.

Virat turned around n looked at d girl who was standing near.

" thanx a lot.May b I had lost him,if u didn't help." virat said

Manvi nodded her head a little n virat noticed that she looked a little shocked.was it bcoz…… Ok,he got it.

"I m sorry.may b I over reacted, I was so angry……actually there were some really important things in my bag & I feared I'll lose it……"

"its ok.& u don't need to give me any explanation"manvi said quickly "next tym,just b careful"

N she left."aajeeb ladki hai" he thought in mind n left d place.

Virat took a deep breath b4 he entered d editor's cabin.

Virat:may I come in?

Editor:Oh, yes. plz come in. u must b Mr.Virat Vadera.plz take a seat.

V: Thank u.

E: so tell me Mr.vadera how can I help u?

V: actually I needed ur help to find something, Ummm… actually….,someone.

E: find someone!!

V: yes ( virat took out d papers from his bag.)Sir, these r cuttings of articles which were published in ur magazines. I wanna know who's d author.

D editor looked at d articles.

E: Mr Vadera these look really old.

V: yes they were published almost 3 years back .

E: well,let me see if I can find out.

(He searched in his computer for a records, while virat waited impatiently.& finally d editor spoke)

E: well, yes I remember now. These monthly articles were really popular those days & d writer had a huge fan following.ppl used to send mails addressing him……or may b I should say to her.

V:sorry?

E:yes,I don't know how to address d writer coz I don't really know him/her.

V: look, I know d writer published articles keeping his/her name secret, n that's why I came to u. but u published d articles n u don't even know d writer? how is this possible??

E: bcoz we don't force any writer to reveal their identity. n we never met him/her coz all d writings were sent through post. we respect any writer's choice of keeping d identity hidden. n we were happy coz d articles were getting good response. But then suddenly d writer stopped sending us articles. Then 1 day we got a letter of apology that d writer won't b able to contribute any more. i remember all this bcoz, we tried to contact him/her but ,no response.

V: can I in any way get d contact details plz? plz sir, its really important for me!!!

(d editor looked at virat's expressions for a while)

E:well ,…….for that u have to give me some tym Mr.vadera. lets see what I can do.

V; ok I leave u my contact details. but I need it urgently. so plz…

E:relax,I'll try my best.

Virat left d office a little disheartened.

Chapter_04:

Manvi was sitting on d park bench remembering again n again what happened at d interview. She expected a few ppl at d interview board but there was only 1.She didn't lyk d way he was checking her out but decided to ignore. But she couldn't believe her ears when after a few questions d person gave her a dirty offer as a condition to get d job.in seconds, she came out of his cabin, disgusted. Sitting there in d park, she was feeling so disgusted n sad remembering all these.

After walking aimlessly for a while virat entered d park n sat on a bench. He took out d papers n kept looking at them. "Whoever u r n wherever u r, I'll find u out. I have to.coz only u can give me d answers of my questions. only u can guide me ,just d way u did in d past", Virat thought in mind. D wind blew & 1 of d pares flew from his hand. while picking it up from d ground Virat's gaze stopped at a spot not far from him. There, on another bench in d park, d same girl was sitting. She was sitting alone & she looked lost in her thoughts. Virat's steps automatically moved towards her. He was standing before her but she didn't even notice. Not certain of what to say he cleared his throat & said "Hey, excuse me"

She came out of her thoughts n looked at Virat. & as Virat looked into those eyes he could find so much pain there. Suddenly he felt d pain in her eyes was piercing his heart.he didn't know why ,but at that moment, Virat wanted to do sth for her.sth to make her feel better.

He asked "r u fine?" Manvi remained silent.

*Oops!!!Wrong question Virat* he thought in mind.

"can I sit here plz?" he asked

"why" manvi questioned irritated.

Virat: no, its ok if u don't want me to. I was just trying to….

Virat could not finish his sentence when manvi retorted "listen,tum apne kaam se kaam nehi rakh sakte kya? just leave me alone"

Virat: sorry. M leaving

Uff manvi,u lost it again.She closed her eyes for a second to compose herself n looked at d boy who was abt to leave.

Manvi: hey listen.I m sorry.Ummm, …. u can sit here.

Virat sat at d bench beside her replying "thanx"

Manvi: No, I should say thanx. & sorry too.

V: what for?

M: sorry coz I behaved rudely with u,n that also 4 d 2^nd tym.n thanx coz u gave me back my file d other day.

V:its ok.waise tum jadoo ki bani ho kya?

M: kya? ( manvi gave him a puzzled look)

V:haan,pal mein gayab ho jati ho.uss din hospital mein bhi n aaj subah bhi !!

Manvi couldn't help but smiling a little at his way of questioning, n virat was quick to notice it. thank God, he could make d environment a little lighter.

V: haan yaar,gayab ho gayi.thanx bolne ka chance bhi nehi dia.

M; aab to bol dia na.n by d way,u don't need to thank me,main kuch nehi bhi karti to tum uss chor ko pakad hi lete.

V: achcha? how do u know.?

M: 6 foot k hatte gate insaan ho.Tumhe kisi ki madat ki jaroorat thodi na hai.madat to uss bechare chor ko chahiye thi.mar mar k uski halat kharab kar di.

V: excuse me!! woh koi bichara nehi tha.chor tha chor.Haan,woh alag baat hai k ,main thoda jayada hi gusse mein aa gaya.woh,……actually uss bag mein meri bohot important cheez thi.& I feared that I might loose it.& 6 foot ka hone se kuch nehi hota agar tum beech mein nehi aati.so thanx to u dedh futiya.

M:kya??kya kaha tumne?Dedh futiya?tumhe kisi ladki se baat karne ka tarika bhi nehi ata hai kya!!

V:ata hai na!! par tum ladki thodi na lagti ho!! I mean normal ladki nehi lagti ho.Jhansi types ho.Aur gussa to hamesha naak pe hota hai.

M:Haan, gussa to sirf mujhe hi ata hai!! kisi aur ko to ata hi nehi,dekha tha maine aaj.

They both looked at each other for a second & laughed a bit.

V:hey ,btw its d 3^rd tym we r meeting each other.& we don't even know each other's name.Hi, m virat

M: Manvi, Manvi Chowdhry.

& now Virat remembered, this was d name he saw on her certificates. & he noticed d same file was on her lap.

V:tumhara koi interview tha kya?

Manvi was a bit shocked "tumhe kaise pata?"

V:no I don't know.I just guessed.coz usually ppl carry all their papers with them when they have any interview or sth like that.

M; haan,tha?

V:so how was it?

M:plz I don't wanna talk abt it

V:ok, ok!! sorry yaar,nehi poochta. kuch aur baat karein,sorry & thanu ko chod ke!!!

M: yes plz.but mujhse baat karoge to sorry n thank u hi bolte reh jaoge.& kya pata,thodi der aur mere sath baithe raho to tum bhi kisi musibat mein pad jao.kyunki musibat hamesha mere sath sath chalti hai.meri best friend jo hai !!

V:Achcha !then lets do 1 thing.lets become enemies.

M:kya!!

V:haan !coz mera lyf mein ek moto hai'when virat is here,not to fear'.toh agar musibat tumhari dost hai,toh main tumhari dost ka dushman.Toh tumhara bhi dushman hua na?so whats say,enemies? ( saying this virat extended his hand )

Manvi was at surprised at virat's gestures,& then she nodded her head smiling.

M:tum ajeeb ho pata hai!!

V: really !! well that's news for me!!so what say? (virat was still extending his hand)

M; ok ( manvi said shaking hand with him)

Manvi noticed it was getting dark."mumma must b worrying for me" she thought

M: Virat,I should b back home,its getting dark

V: ok ,do u want me to drop somewhere?

M;no its ok.i'll take d bus.
V:sure?

M:yup

V:ok then let me at least accompany u to d bus stop

M:ok

Manvi boarded d bus n virat left after saying good bye.

Manvi thought"sometimes u can share thing with strangers so easily when u can't share them with ur dear ones.but virat wasn't a stranger any more!!!they were friends now.but wait,they didn't even take each others contact details!! Well, it didn't matter .if destiny wants,they shall meet again,if not ,then its fine too.what really mattered was,she felt lighter after talking to him"

Strangely, on his way back home ,Virat was having d same thoughts.but with only 1 difference.He didn't know y he felt so,but he was certain they'll meet again.

Originally posted by: samu_khamkar

Wonderfull updt...very well written...i loved every bit of it sometime it was emotional, some time mysterious, lill funny, sometime quite serious...amazingly described every single scene

that mysterious writer must b a manvi, but so many things r still hide behind the curteins...waiting fr there revelation...cont soon dear n thnx fr the PM...tc