A Twisted Tale (RagNa FF pt22 updated on pg38) - Page 11

A Twisted Tale part 13

It's been a week to their return from Lonavala and many things have changed since then. Raghav had been clearly ignoring Kalpi. He had asked her to discuss anything about the project with Sammy or Shabad. He & Pakhi got closer as they were working together on some business plan. Kalpi was hurt with his weird behaviour never showed it though. Shabad had told Raghav that the attacker took the blame on himself and the police are still interrogating him.

Office

Kalpi's POV: I did nothing wrong then why he is ignoring me now. He hasn't spoken to me since he dropped me home after that trip. I understand he is busy but why it's bothering me this much. This is way too much now I should ask him directly.

She went to Raghav's cabin. His back was facing her now. He was going through files.

Kalpi: I have to ask you something?

Raghav: (still not facing her) I don't have time, if it's that urgent you can go ask Sammy.

Kalpi: (angry now) I'm asking you and you have to answer my question.

Raghav: (looking at the file) ok ask the question if It's important I'll think of answering.

Kalpi was much agitated now. She moved towards Raghav's chair and stood before him.

Kalpi: What's the problem why are you ignoring me?

Raghav: (not looking at her) what kind of question is it. Can't you see I'm busy?

Kalpi took the file from his hand which made Raghav to look at her. He was real angry but all kalpi cared about was getting the answer.

Raghav: (in anger) what the hell do you think you are doing?

Kalpi: I want answer.

Raghav: (almost yelling) who are you to question me???? I'm not ignoring you but giving you the treatment similar to other employees alright. You are an employee here so behave like one. Stop bothering me, you get that.

The words hit Kalpi like sharp knife; she felt like crying but knew that she had to control her emotions.

Kalpi: (composing herself) Ok!

Raghav was a little surprised with her reaction.

Raghav: ok what?

Kalpi: I got my answer... you should have told me earlier that I'm bothering you Sir. Thank you.

She had spoken those words out of frustration but hid those emotions successfully. She was hurt but wasn't sure why. Just then Pakhi entered the room.

Pakhi: (to Raghav) It's time?

Raghav: Miss Jadhav you can leave, I'm going out for luch with Pakhi!

Kalpi literally ran out the cabin.

Kalpi's POV: He is right I have no right of asking him anything. He is the boss and I only work for him, he is just behaving professional. Then why m I hurt, his words hit me like bullets. I'm not sure what to do now. (A voice in the back of her head was telling her to be a true professional and concentrate on her work only.) Yes Kalpi forget about other things just remember you are here to work and only work. Thank god I have to work with Sammy.

She was sitting in a chair when she stuttered hearing a voice.

Sammy: Still working?

Kalpi: (looking up) gossh Sammy!!! stop giving me heart attacks.

Sammy: (serious tone) sorry, didn't mean to scare you. Can you come into my office we need to go through the progess report of the project.

Kalpi: yeah sure give me min.

Kalpi took the file and followed Sammy in his cabin. They discussed the issues and decided to send one copy to Shabad.

Kalpi's POV: something is not right, Sammy is just not himself now. He is always busy working that chivralish man that Kalpi had known is missing somewhere. I think he is upset about Pakhi & Raghav. I need to help him, he is the friend who is always there for me and I can't see him in pain.

After finishing the work Kalpi decided to talk to Sammy.

Kalpi: Are you alright Sammy?

Sammy: (acting normal) what could have happen to me Kalpi?

Kalpi: don't try to act smart, I know something is bothering you. If you don't wanna tell that's a different thing.

Sammy: I'm sorry Kalpi... but I'm jus...

Before he could speak further Kalpi interrupted him

Kalpi: Hungry??

Sammy: (confused) huh?

Kalpi: (smilingly) would you like to share lunch with me???

Sammy: Are you asking me out??

Kalpi: (smiles)yeah kind of, since you don't have guts to ask me out. I decide to help you (sarcastically)

Sammy: (too smiles) Aaaha...with all my pleasure maa'm.

Kalpi: let's go then before Mr Akdoo comes.

They had luch in the Pantry while having a little fun chat. Kalpi & Sammy was feeling quite relaxed now.

Sammy: wowww the food is delicious, you cooked it?

Kalpi: thnk you, yeah i did.

Kalpi was laughing seeing how fast Sammy was eating.

Sammy: (he looked up at Kalpi) why are you laughing?

Kalpi: You are eating as if you hadn't eaten anything in months.

Sammy: you know I hadn't eaten such a good food in years. Raghav & I used to take turns in cooking food but trust me we are pathetic (laughs) so we hired cooks but they are also pathetic. Apart from that Raghav had been very busy lately with Pakhi so I had to dine alone.

Kalpi felt the pain in his voice.

Kalpi: and that's what bothering you.

Sammy: what??

Kalpi: I mean Raghav & Pakhi are the reason that you are behaving so indifferent.

Sammy: I don't know what to say Kalpi. Everything was fine when two you were in Lonavala. Pakhi was upset earlier but later we were having a great time talking about ourselves, business, and gossip. She didn't ask about Raghav, not even once. And then suddenly, she nowhere is the same person I knew. Raghav's attention changed her withing no time. I'm not upset with Raghav and Pakhi, but myself.

Kalpi: so you are giving up on Pakhi??

Sammy: I just want Raghav to be happy... but I don't think Pakhi is the one for him and i don't want him to get hurt again.

Kalpi: (surprisingly) again!!!

Sammy: yeah u know there was a girl names Priya Ahuja in our college. I never liked her bt Raghav was close to her. Then one day she left him for other guy. Raghav never showed his pain but he is so afraid of loosing people who are close to him.

Kalpi: You know Sammy he is very lucky that he has you.

Sammy: thnk u, but I'm lucky too that he is my friend.

Kalpi: Ek baat bolun, forget everything kyunki jabardasti ki dosti or jhoota pyar dono ki koi value nahi hoti.

Sammy: (raisng his eyebrow) Talking for me or yourself? You too are hurt because of Raghav's behaviour.

Kalpi: for a moment yes I was but not now I think he behaves like this with all his employees. It's his life and I'm no one question him. The only thing I'm here is to work.

Sammy: you are really very strong Kalpi, I would learn so many things from you.

Kalpi: (smiles) No actually m learning many things from you.

Sammy: so when wil be our second date (smirks)?

Kalpi's POV: god why these two smirk so much.

Kalpi: it's not a date, but if it's make you feel good then let it be (smiles)

Sammy: (putting her arm around her shoulder) awww even Miss Kalpana Jadhav couldn't resist my charm.

Kalpi: haha!! Since no other girl is falling for your charm I thought of giving you a reason to smile (sarcastically and slapping his hand)

Sammy: oouch m hurt!! Now let's go & finish our work.

Sammy started to move out of the Pantry when Kalpi called him.

Kalpi: Sammy, I hope you don't forget I like talking to you.

Sammy: (smiling back) me too sweetheartJ

Kalpi shook her head and they both started laughing.

Raghav was restlessly moving around in his cabin. He came back few min back and saw Sammy putting his arm around her shoulder. He was quite upset seeing them sharing such a good bond.

Raghav's POV: It was only Sammy, why m I feeling so insecure. They look happy and comfortable together. Sammy was upset for last few days but he didn't tell me the reason. Today he looked so carefree with Kalpi I should be happy but why the hell I'm not.

Juts then Raghav stepped in his cabin. He was in hurry.

Sammy: I have very important information.

Raghav: Can we talk about it later m a little busy.

Sammy: It's about Kalpi... vo jo..

Sammy could not complete his sentence as he saw Raghav getting angry.

Raghav: Now, did that miss awesome send you to defend her. What is it?

Sammy: (getting angry) I think it's not important now!

Raghav: listen Sammy I'm working with Pakhi on tomorrow's meeting. So tell me quick what's the news?

Sammy: It's okay... nothing related to you, so I'll handle it!!!!

Raghav: (looking at him) hmmm... btw you know tomorrow few clients from London are coming to meet us.

Sammy left the room in anger just uttering "yeah I know".

Sammy's POV: I wanted to give so important information about Kalpi's attacker and this guy has no time for it. So what if he doesn't care, I will take care of Kalpi because i know the only man behind all these attacks is Prem'. She is my friend and I won't let him harm her, not at any cost.

Raghav's POV: I should have let him speak. He was about to tell me something very important. As far as I know Sammy, he won't tell me anything now, I really pissed him off.

Sammy & Kalpi was working till 8 pm. Raghav & Pakhi was too preparing for tomorrow's meeting.

Kalpi: Ok I should be going now.

Sammy: I'll drop you.

Kalpi: no it's ok Sammy. I can go.

Sammy: I'm sure you can, but I don't want you to go alone. So don't argue.

Kalpi: (annoying) you are no different from Mr akdoo.

Sammy: (raising eyebrows) what does that suppose to mean?

Kalpi: that mean you are arrogant too (sarcastically)

Sammy: (sheepishly) hahaha I have learnt so many things from him, plus this is the only way to keep your mouth shut.

Kalpi: (sarcastically) I'm sure you did. He is the master of arrogance.

Raghav from his office window saw them leaving together. He didn't like the way Sammy was taking care of Kalpi.

Pakhi: are we done working?

Raghav: (still looking out) yup

Pakhi: (sighing) so can we talk about something else now.

Raghav: (turns around to look at her) like what??

Pakhi: (flirtiest tone) anything you want. In fact we can order some food and talk while eating.

Raghav: (almost frowning) First I'm not hungry, second I don't want to talk about anything and third, go home!

Pakhi: So can u drop me home. I didn't bring my car today.

Raghav: (irritatingly) alright, but don't say anything till I drop you home.

Pakhi: but i want...

Raghav: Not a single word!!!

Raghav left the room and started the car.

Pakhi's POV: I like this man and he is never nice to me. I joined this office for him; I even ignored Sammy for him. I thought it would be fun working with him but he doesn't even look at me... Raghav took me out on luch but didn't say anything other than business. He is showing no interest in me. I have no idea what to do now... I think I should talk to Kamla Maa.

Pakhi: take me to Chawl

Raghav: what? You said you wanna go home?

Pakhi: I wanna see Kamla maa.

Raghav's POV: Kalpi & Sammy both will be there, i can't face them. Gosh this miss Kapoor is so much trouble.

They reached Chawl in few minutes. He saw Sammy and Kalpi with others in the front yard. They were having a fun time.

Pakhi: wow they are playing game. Come Raghav we'll also join them.

She took him by his arm towards them. Kalpi saw Pakhi holding his arm and looked into Raghav's eyes. Raghav immediately pulled off his arm from Pakhi grip and kalpi just looked away. They were playing antakshri. Kamla welcomed both of them happily.

Raghav: I have to go.

Kamla: Raghav baba rul jaiye na thodi der.

Raghav could not say no and agreed to stay for while. There were two teams with leaders Pakhi and Kalpi. Pakhi chose Raghav and Pakya, Manda etc while Kalpi team comprises Sammy, Vithal, Kamla and others.

Pakhi: I want Kamla maa in my team, plz Kamla maa don't say no plzzz.

Kamla: Achha theek hai I'm with you only.

Kalpi was disheartened to see this. Raghav too noticed this but didn't say anything. The game began manda was first one to begin with.

Manda: Mere khawabo mein jo aaye aake mujhe ched jaye use kaho kabhi samne to aaye.

Pakya intruppted her: Bholi surat dil ke khote naam bade or kaam hai chote

Pakhi: Pakya tu hamari side hai na to fir unke liye gana kyun gar aha hai. Ab se tum kalpi ki team mein ho.

Pakya: vo kya hai na jab Manda tai ka gana sunkar bardast nahi hua.

Manda was frowning as everybody started laughing.

Manda: pakya tujhe to ni vhhodungi main.

Kamla: Rehne de Manda vo mazak kr raha tha, dobara start krte hain.

This time Vithal sang the song.

Vithal: aey kya bolti tu,

Pakhi: kamala maa aap bhi gayiye na.

Kamla: aey kya main bolun

Vithal: sun suna aati kya khandala,

Kamla: kya karun aake main Khandala,

Vithal: arey ghoomenge firenge nachenge gayenge aish karenge aur kya.

Everybody clapped for both.

Now it was Pakhi's turn to sing the song

Pakhi: ye mera dil pyar ka diwana aata hai mujhko pyar mein jal jana mushkil hai pyare tera bach k jana (looking at Raghav) ye mera dil pyar ka diwana.

Pakya: nani teri morni ko more le gaye baki jo bacha tha kale chore le gaye...

Kamla: ye jeevan iss jeevan ka yahi hai yahi hai yahi hai rang roop.

Kalpi: Poocho na yaar kya hua, dil ka karar kya hua... poocho na yaar kya hua, dil ka karaar kya hua... (trying to remember words) Sammy: tumpe to hum mar mite hain abhi se jane hamara aage kya hoga.. (Sammy and Kalpi shared a high five)

Pakhi: (to Raghav) it's ur turn to sing.

Raghav: No i don't sing.

Sammy: You sing really well Raghav, now don't be a spoil sport.

Pakhi: plz thoda sa ga do aage hum log ga lenge.

Kalpi: Don't force him just accept the defeat.

Raghav: gori teri aankein kahein raat bhar soyi nahi, chanda dekhe chup ke kahin aur tare jante hain sabhi,,, k kisne dil le liya kisko dil de diya ye dil ka lagan koi janta nahin.

Everybody started cheering and singing along with him. Pakhi & Sammy noticed Raghav constantly looking at Kalpi.

Kalpi: dil mein teri yaad base tu samjhega nahi... jo hai mere pass hai tera mera kuch nahi, kyun ankhiyan chupayun, kyun tujhko satayun, dil tod k tera main kya payun ,,, bol piya bol piya bol piya bol piya bol piya bol.. sajan teri baatein badi k main raat bhar soyi nahi, chanda ne bhi dekha nahi or taron ne bhi jana nahin, k tune mujhe dil de diya mera tera dil le liya mera jene ka bahana koi or nahi.

Now it was Sammy's turn to Sing

Sammy: Har kissi ko nahi milta yahan pyar zindagi mein.. khushnaseeb hain vo jinko hai mili ye bahar zindagi mein...

Pakhi: Maanye ni maanye munder pe teri bol raha hai kaga jogan ho gayi teri dulari man jogi sang laga...

Vithal: Gori tera ganvo bada pyara mai to mara aake yaha re usspe roop tera sada chandrma jo aadha aadha jawan re...

Same randome man from chawl: raat kali ek khawab mein aayi or gale ka haar hui, subha ko jab hum neend se jage aankh unhi se chaar hui..

Pakya: In dino dil mera mujhse hai keh raha tu khawab saja... tu jee le zara, hai tujhe bhi izzazat kale tub hi mohabbat.

Raghav: tum hi ho, tum hi ho zindagi ab tum hi ho, chain bhi mera dard bhi aashiqui ab tum hi ho...

Kalpi: hale dil naiyo jaan bhi hai magnda hale naiyo jaan bhi hai mangda, ishq di gali vichon koi koi langda.. ishq di gali vichon koi koi langda.

Pakhi: dil to hai dil, dil ka aitbar kya kije aa gaya jo kisi pe pyar kya kije...

Vithal: zindagi kaisi hai paheli haye kabhi ye hansaye kabhi ye rulaye...

Kamla: Ye raatein ye mausam nadi ka kinara ye chanchal hawa.. kaha do dilon ne k milkar kabhi hum na honge juda...

Sammy: do dil mil rahe hain magar chupke chupke sabko ho rahi hai khabar chupke chupke... do dil mil rahe hai magar chupke chupke. Aise bhole banke hai baithe jaise koi baat nahi sb kuch nazar aa raha hai din hai ye raat nahi... kya hai kuch bhi nahi hai agar.. honthon pr hai khamoshi magar.. batein kr rahi hai nazar chup ke chup ke... do mil rahe hai magar chupke chupke.

With this song the game was called off. Kalpi & Sammy was still chatting with each other.

Sammy: It was fun

Kalpi: I'm glad you stayed back.

Sammy: how can I not follow the orders of such a pretty lady (bow before her)

Kalpi: I m not falling for that line.

Sammy: (sarcastically) It's wasn't meant for you... it was for that lady (pointing towards manda)

Kalpi: grrr Sammy you are dead.

She ran after him but Sammy was too fast for her. Raghav was watching everything from a distance and was really getting jealous. He was keep looking at Kalpi every now & then.

Raghav's POV: I should not be feeling like this nut I can't help it. I'm actually jealous of my best friend that too for Kalpi... god what's happening to me.

Meanwhile, Pakhi talked with Kamla Maa.

Pakhi: Kamla maa, ye batayiye, agar koi aapke sath hote hue bhi aapke sath na ho to?

Kamla: kya baat Pakhi, sab theek hai na beta.

Pakhi: haan Kamla Maa bs iska jawab dijiye.

Kamla: iska mtlab hai ki vo insan aapke sath hai hi nahi. Uski life mein aapki koi importance nahin hai.

Pakhi: to fir aise mein kya krna chahiye?

Kamla: Aise rishton se dur hi rehna chahiye, rishte nibhane k liye do logo ki zarurat hti hai isiliye ussi ka hath thamo jo tumhare sath chalana chahe, kyunki jabardasti k rishton ki na khushi hoti hai or na manzil.

Pakhi: shayad aap sahi keh rahi hain Kamla maa. Ab mujhe bhi chalan chahiye.

Pakhi saw Raghav & Sammy leaving.

Sammy: Maza aaya na, I enjoyed alot. I think we should come here more often.

Raghav: (giving him tough looks)I know, you & Kalpi were having fun.

Sammy: yeah she is amazing.

Raghav was about to say something but got interrupted by Kalpi's voice. Pakhi too came there.

Kalpi: Sammy, you forgot ur cell phone.

Sammy: ohh thnk u sweetheart, but I could have collected it tomorrow morning.

Kalpi: Well now you don't have to come.

Sammy: no offence but i'm still coming. We'll go office together.

Raghav: (annoyed) then better you stay here.. y going home?

Sammy: I would have love to but somebody didn't ask me to stay (sarcastically pointing at Kalpi)

Kalpi: grrr Sammy you are too much.. go home now! Gud night.

Sammy: good night, c u in the morning.

Like Raghav, Pakhi too was confused with Kalpi & Sammy's bonding.

Raghav: Pakhi, I'll drop you home.

Kalpi turned around to go inside when heard Raghav's voice. Kalpi realised that she forgot to say good night to Raghav & Pakhi.

Raghav: good night

Kalpi: ummm yeah good night to both of you.

Everybody left from there. Raghav dropped Pakhi home. No body spoke even a single word throughout the drive.

Pakhi's POV: According to what Kamla Maa said, I meant nothing to Raghav. He just keeps avoiding me even in the business meetings. And then there is Sammy he tried everything to make me feel happy and I just ignored him. What have I done, how would I fix it now. Plz god help me out...

The night was really heavy on Raghav, Kalpi, Sammy & Pakhi. Everyone was trying to win over their inner struggles and wishing for a better tomorrow.