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A Twisted Tale part 19
Thursday morning
Raghav and Sammy picked up both the girls from Chawl... they were stunned to see the luggage
Kalpi: (to sammy) whattt
Sammy: (naughtily to Kalpi) I thought we are going for shabad's wedding... but by going by ur luggage looks like u r getting married.
Pakhi: (mocking) what's so surprising we just took few dresses, a few pairs of footwares, make up kits etc etc...
Sammy: (taunting Pakhi) who crares what you wear??
Pakhi: Most of the guys care, and I can give you that in writing...
Sammy: whateva!!!
Pakhi: yeah whateva!!!
They sat in the car and Raghav and Kalpi gave each other we need to do something kind of look. Raghav was driving and Sammy was sitting beside him on the pessanger seat.. both girls were on the backseat.. Raghav was looking at Kalpi through the rearview mirror. She was looking like a fresh daisy with very little make up on. Mauve coluored top and loose French plait were adding more to her beauty. But one thing that was bothering Raghav was sadness flowing into her eyes... she pretended to be happy but her lonely eyes were spoking otherwise... she was lost! Suddenly Pakhi screamed..
Pakhi: Ohhh NOoo!
Everybody turned to look at her.
Raghav: what happened??
Pakhi: I forgot to bring something important.
Sammy: (annoyingly) goddd, there is no room for any more stuff in your suitcase. So stop screaming!
Pakhi felt silent... Kalpi asked her what did she forget?
Pakhi: (in a sorry tone) I forgot your anklet box on the counter, I'm so sorry yaar.
Kalpi: It's ok, kya hoga ab nahin pahungi... no big deal..
Pakhi: but I know I like wearing anklets.. and you won't wear mine (looking down)
Kalpi: It's fine na... chill
Both were talking in a low voice but not low enough for Raghav to hear. They stopped at a restaurant for lunch and Pakhi forced them to see the places around...
They reached their destination by evening... thanks to Pakhi that Raghav was laughing throughout the way... this was the first time he wasn't finding her annoying and irritating... Sammy & Kalpi spoke only in bits and turns...
Shabad and Natasha were really happy to see them... Natasha was a middle-class 24 year old beautiful primary school teacher. She met Shabad, Kalpi and Sammy during their joint project. She was an orphan, aunt and uncle were the only family she had. The private resort was beside a sea shore,,,, it had a beautiful beach and a lovely lawn...
Natasha: (hugging Kalpi & Sammy) I'm so happy that you come... I was feeling so lonely.
Shabad introduced her to Raghav & Pakhi.
Natasha: (to Raghav) So you are Raghav, Shabad talks a lot about you, he really adores you.
Raghav: (surprisingly) are you sure he wasn't joking or wasn't talking about someone else???
Natasha: (laughs) no he doesn't jokes about friends...
Shabad cut her short to divert the topic.
Shabad: don't exaggerate Tasha... btw leave the ladies alone and follow me guys.
Everybody was looking at him with surprised expressions. Shabad told them Kalpi & Pakhi will be from girls side and Sammy & Raghav would be ladke wale...
Shabad: So, excuse us ladies...
Natasha: Excused, but aaj to ladki wale hi dhamal machengi (with confidence)
Shabad: don't underestimate us, we gonna rock tonight.
Natasha: let the best team win (winking at Shabad)
Shabad felt silent, he was blushing... the girls followed Natasha to her room.
Shabad: listen guys I'm a Marathi and Natasha is Punjabi and I want you guys to rock this Sangeet function for me... ye ladki wale bade tez hain plz sab sambhal lena or mujhe bhi
Raghav: (smiles) It's just a wedding, y are u nervous??
Shabad: Hahaha Raghav... I know it's just a wedding but "it's my wedding" (stressing upon the later words)
Raghav: well, nobody forced you to get married
Shabad: hanso hanso khoob hanso tumhara bhi number aayega bahut jaldi
Sammy: relax Shabad, everything is gonna b ok... just relax, we are with you.
Shabad: (hugging him) thanx Sammy, tum nahi hote to mera kya hota...
Raghav: Jo hona hai wahi hota...
Shabad: geee Raghav can you lose yourself a bit, it's a wedding not a business meeting.
Raghav: (sighing) well I don't see any difference.
Shabad: If you can't empathise with me, least you could do is to stop acting like a heartless jerk...
Raghav: (retorts) look who is talking... you are one who said true love never worked for me...
Sammy: hold on guys, It's like I'm standing with two teenage girls, who just got their first proposals... it's no war, why you two are so nervous. We have lots of things to do before evening.
They were shown their room... and told to get ready for the Sangeet ceremony in the evening...
In Natasha's Room
Natasha was getting ready for the function. Pakhi and Kalpi were helping her.
Pakhi: you'll make a beautiful bride.
Natasha: (smilingly) thank you
Kalpi: nervous???
Natasha: hmmm... I'm scared.. I don't belong to his world... I am not sure if I could stand up to his expectations..
Kalpi: who told you all this rubbish..
Natasha: Diya, the wedding planner's assistant, said I'm not his type. Though I don't like her, she is always after rich guys, but what if she is right..
Kalpi: (putting her hand on her shoulder) your fear is useless, when two people love each other their worlds become one... and you know na Shabad loves you.
Just then her aunt entered the room... she was looking at Natasha with teary eyes.
Aunt: (to Kalpi & Pakhi) you two also get ready fir mehndi bhi lagani hai na...
They both nodded and left the room.
Pakhi and Kalpi both were wearing traditional lehnga cholis...
Kalpi: (smiles) Pakhi, someone's gonna faint today, you look ravashing
Pakhi: so do you, Kalpi tumahri menhdi abhi tak nahi sookhi, maine to hath bhi do liye, dekho (showinh her hands)
Kalpi: it's beautiful, mine is gonna take some time, can u please go and see if Natasha needs anything.
Pakhi: Sure, but are you sure you don't need me?
Kalpi: no I'm fine, u go
Pakhi left kalpi alone in her room..
Kalpi's POV: kab sookhegi ye menhdi,,, I have to tuck this dupatta right.
She was looking outside the window, when wind blew something into her eye. She felt a sharp irritation in her eye. She couldn't rub her eye due to menhdi. Just then he heard Raghav's voice. He was standing at the door for past 15 minutes and was admiring the beauty of god's master piece (Kalpi). He forgot that he came to give her something...
Raghav: (with concern) are you alright?
Kalpi: (trying to open her eyes) ummm something blew into my eye..
Raghav: let me see...
Kalpi: no no I'll be fine... can you help me wash my hands...
Raghav: No!!!! Menhdi sookhi nahin hai abhi... now stand still (he orders)
Kalpi knew there is no point arguing this man, so she stood still. Raghav went near her and blew a warm air into her eye; he used his handkerchief to the needful thing... Kalpi moved a little due to irritation.
Raghav: (orders) Don't move Kalpi... you'll smudge your kajal...
Kalpi: thank you I'm feeling better...
Raghav: It's ok,
Now she could see him clearly. He was looking breathtakingly hot in black Sherwani... Raghav noticed her looking at him in amusement...
Raghav: (smilingly) anything else???
Kalpi: huh??? no thank you..
Raghav: you are still not ready?
Kalpi: I'll b...
Before she could complete her sentence she heard a click sound of door...
Kalpi's POV: Did he lock the door... deva hamesha inko kyun bhej deta hai tu...
Kalpi: (in anger) aap kya kar rahein hai mujhe ready hona hai aap bahar jao
Raghav: (crossing his arm over his chest) I'm not going... do whatever you want...
Kalpi: to theek hai main hi chali jati hoon
She moved towars the door but stopped mid-way realising she hasn't tucked her pallu yet.
Raghav: Kya hua ab nahin jana (smirks)
Kalpi: Raghav aap bas...
She was cut short by a knock on the door... A man was asking to open the door. Kalpi was nervos... she took a step towards door but Raghav pulled her back...
Raghav: I'll go..
He opened the door; the man asked him if he could come in, he needed to collect few things from the room.
Raghav: (stopping him from entering) tell me whatever you need; I'll give it to you.
The man gave him a confused look... but didn't argue. After the man left, he came towards kalpi.
Raghav's POV: Nobody can see you like this other than me,,,,,,, stop Raghav what are you thinking,,,,,, loosing your mind again...
Raghav: Before anyone else comes in, stop being stubborn and let me help you...
Kalpi: (shyly) you know how to do this???
Raghav: Of course yes, I wear such clothes everyday (sacastically)... Now just guide me...
He took the dupatta and started following her instructions... His hands touching her bare waist shot up tingles in her vains.. He did everything like a professional, never looked into her eyes but fixed it excetly how Kalpi wanted it to be...
Raghav: Done, I guess.
Kalpi turned around to see herself in mirror, but all she could notice she was Raghav standing just behind her...
Kalpi's POV: You two look good together Kalpi... together goshhh no no no I can't think like that... this is so embarrassing thank god he didn't hear it...
Raghav: Why are you so embarrassed, thinking of something naughty (teasing)??
Kalpi: Nothing like that, now go,,
Raghav: something is not right..
Kalpi: (facing mirror again) no, I'm re...
Raghav pulled her towards him before she could complete the sentence... they were so close just an inch apart. Kalpi was standing still holding her breath. Raghav tucked her curls behind ear and placed her bindi in the center.
Raghav: perfect! Now see you ... btw there is something for you at the table... (signalling towards a box)
Kalpi: (looking at the table) what???
Raghav: jab mehndi sookh jaye to dekh lena...
Saying that he stepped out of the room... with a smile
Kalpi's POV: kya ho sakta hai ye Kalpi... this man confuses me... vo mere duppata fix kr skte the but iss box mein kya hai ye ni bata skte the... kuch bhi ho I don't care...
to be continued...
