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Posted: 11 years ago

Part One

He sat there thinking what he could do for her, for he definitely wanted to do something special, for no apparent reason. This is how it had been since the time he realized his feelings for her. And with her acceptance, he had finally found someone in his life to indulge, to shower all his love and attention upon. He had been a loner since his father's death, nah his father's murder, Sammy being the only exception to this rule. He had a hard time accepting that he no longer wanted to be alone. He had tried to hold on to his loneliness but it had become increasing difficult with each passing day, till he finally acknowledged the truth to himself and then there was no looking back. Fortunately for him, after the initial hesitation, she had confessed to reciprocating his feelings making him a very happy man after a long long time. This brought him back to his question - What could he do for her? She wouldn't care much for expensive things even if it was he who was gifting her; she had too much self respect for that and if he were to be honest with himself, a tiny bit of insecurity as well. But then he was sure that she would overcome that as soon as she fulfilled her life's aim. So he had decided to let it be. And it was this train of thoughts that gave him the idea.

He made his way for the all important meeting just in time for the appointment and asked the secretary if he could go in. He frowned seeing her reaction and noted she was nervous about something. She requested him to wait for a few minutes and apologized for the delay despite taking an appointment. She went on to explain that she had allowed someone who had been persistently trying to meet her boss since many days to go in and hence the delay. Just then the door to the office opened and they both saw a not so pleased man heading towards his secretary's office. And behind him, he saw her, his Kalpi, her shoulders slumped, eyes watery, walking out of the office with heavy steps, her whole being screaming of dejection she had faced inside. His first instinct was to rush to her and hide her in his embrace, absorbing all her sorrows. He curbed it and let Kalpi leave. His second instinct was anger, directed towards the Principal for treating her like this. He curbed it too, for at the moment that was the right thing to do. His instinctive actions would just harm the prospects of what he had set out to do and make things worse for Kalpi. He was proud of her, really proud of her. He shouldn't have been surprised seeing her here, fighting for justice in whichever way she could, fighting for her aii's dream. She had not given up and he was here to be with her in her fight. With that he turned to the Principal who had been glaring at his secretary all this while, his presence the only thing that spared her from a verbal lashing.

30 minutes later he got up to shake the Principal's hands; happy with the way the meeting had gone. He had managed to get the Head of the college to consider rechecking all the exam papers, and not just the tally but also look into missing papers as well as extra sheets that might have been added by the corrupt examiner. Though the Principal had been reluctant at first worrying about the college's reputation, he was able to convince him stating that the college would be setting a precedent for thinking about student's career rather than the college's reputation. That could be highlighted to earn the college a lot of goodwill effectively countering the harm this excursion would cause. He further hit the target home by stating that he recruited pass outs from the college every year and he wanted to ensure that he wasn't being wrong to someone deserving or giving a job to an undeserving candidate either. Given the misgivings in the results, he would be uncomfortable to continue recruiting from an institute whose results he did not trust. That had sealed the deal.

He walked towards the secretary's cabin, when he saw her inside, thanking the secretary for help and apologizing for putting her on a spot and for not thanking her earlier. The secretary brushed it off stating that the outcome hasn't been favorable to which she replied that she wasn't going to stop trying. His heart swelled once again looking at her determined face. He left before she could notice him. He was sure that once the Principal looked deep into the matter, it would become obvious that Kalpi hadn't failed; she was too brilliant and hard working for that. His mission was accomplished. This would be her step in direction of her dream, of getting herself a mutthi of aasmaan.

He was just glad that he had been able to do something for her.

...to be continued

Note: The fact that the topic of Kalpi's result hasn't been broached was playing on my mind since quite a while and I decided to write about it. Coincidentally the CV's brought up the topic in today's episode; their approach being different and maybe better that what I have written. But then I needed to get this out.

Comments - favorable as well as unfavorable are welcome

And last but not the least, apologies for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.

Edited by unlimited_craze - 11 years ago

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Walking together: Part Two

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amazing update next part soon

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Posted: 11 years ago

Originally posted by: nigahlad
conti soon!

will do :)

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Excellent, can't wait to read part 2 😊

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interesting...continue soon..😊

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Thank you for all the comments and likes
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Part Two

She could not stop tears falling from her eyes, seeing the revised results printed in the local newspaper. She had not only passed but topped the University; her hard work had paid off. She looked around the room seeing Pakya and baba dancing to glory. They both that lifted her while congratulating her and had been unable to stop celebrating since the news had come. Her aii had given her a quick hug talking about the dream of seeing her as a memsaab and now was calling someone on the phone. That someone in all likelihood was Paakhi she thought wryly. As she moved towrds the exit of her house, she wondered for a moment how Paakhi would take this news of changed rankings. She didnt want to think about Paakhi right now. All she wanted to do was meet him and share the good news. But since she had a few things to complete before she would be able to do so, a phone call would have to suffice. Just as she was about to leave, she caught Tai's eyes who was looking at her with a knowing smile. It was a nice feeling to know that someone knew her secrets and was happy for her regardin the same. She returned the smile and left dialling his number.

As she impatiently waited for him to pick she reflected back on the change in her. She had achieved the first step in her aim to fulfil her aii's dream and yet all she could think of was telling him. Her family was celebrating inside in their own ways and she was out here desperate to talk with him. Such a contrast from a time not so long ago, when they were all celebrating the chawl being saved and she was left standing on the doorstep yearning to be made a part of their happiness. He had changed her life, for better. Her aii's closeness with Paakhi still pricked her, it always would to some extent, but the instensity had decreased. She had come to make peace with the fact she would probably always come second for her aii. And this acceptance of her situation was thanks to his love, knowing that she had someone who was only hers and for whom she was the centre of existence. She knew she loved him; she wouldn't have admitted it to him unless she was sure of his and her own feelings and that they would be able to overcome the different worlds they came from, her fears having caused them so much grief. But it was only now in this moment of happiness she was realising just how much she loved him, how much he had come to mean in her life. All this while she had lived to fulfill her aii's dream, but now she wanted her to live for herself too.
His loving voice brought her out of the reviere. She could hear the geniune happiness in his voice for her on hearing that she had topped. He wanted to meet her immediately, just as she had wanted to. She caught on the slight disappointment that laced his voice on realising that she wouldnt be able to meet till a few hours later. He maksed it soon and told her he would wait for her to be free, words meant for the present situation and yet so telling; of his understanding and support for her. She left her house after collecting her bag amidst protests from her father and brother stating that she needed to get some work done which could not be delayed and that they would resume the celebrations in evening. For once she was thankful of her aai bringing in her drean of seeing her as memsahab in order to convince baba. A few hours more, and the slight disappointment would be totally worth it, she promised Raghav in her mind.
She was stopped after every fews she took towards the Principal's office by people who wanted to congratulate her. This had been happening since the time she had entered the college premises. And she saw a similar change in attitude in the Head himself. He was no longer looking like he wanted to run away from her questions and requests, something he had done last time they had met. The Principal congratulated her and also apologised for the mistake on part of the institute and his past behaviour. She could see that he was edgy as well as hopeful that she wouldnt make an issue out of the injustice done to her. She politely accepted his wishes and apology as she wanted to get done with this encounter. Now was not the time to rake up the issue of mistreatment and discrimination; the time for that would come later. She finally asked him the one question that was gnawing at her mind since he results was out. What made him consider her plea amd ask for rechecking, considering he had rejected the idea outright last time she had broached it up. The answer made her clinch for a moment before it filled with love once again, more love than there had been a moment before. She was surprised, though in hindsight she shouldnt have been, this was so like him, so very like him. She thanked the Principal and also his secretary once again and left for office, time to meet Mr Raghav Singhania. She wouldnt reveal that she knew about his help in righting the wrong done to her. He had not wanted her to know and she would let it remain that way. She would go and do what she had planned, her decision reinforced.
It was lunch time when she entered hence the office was empty as most would be in the cafeteria enjoying food. Well except one person, of that she was sure. Just as expected she saw him sitting in his cabin, his eyes having a faraway look. That rapidly changed to happiness, pride and more than that love, the moment he saw her there; the smile on his face transforming his whole visage. She couldnt help smiling in return as she went forward and hugged him tight as if she never wanted to let go. If he was surprised he got over it pretty soon and repsonsed back just as much. After a few moments or was it a life time, she got back, still holding onto him, looked him in the eye and told him, "I love you, Raghav. We both knew it but somehow I never voiced it out loud. Maybe it was because I was yet to realise how much I loved you and what you really meant to me. All these years I believed that my aii's dream was my dream too, to become a memsahab and get my ek mutthi asmaan. But looks like I was wrong. I do want my ek mutthi aasmaan, but unlike aai's dream, my dream, my ek mutthi aasmaan has you. You make me want to fight harder to achieve aii's dream, so that I can then strive to achieve my dream of being with you, for life. I dont break down as easily as I used to, I deal with my insecurities better, I am happier and more content now than I ever was. All this because I have you. You are what makes all the differnce between now and before, between the life I had been living all this while and the life I am enjoying and cherishing now. I want you to walk with me while I go about achieveing aii's dream and then we can live our dream together because I nnow that my dream is your dream too."
She had tears in her eyes by the time she was done and so did he, tears of happiness, love and contentment. He held out his hand for her and together they walked out, in pursuit of their dream.

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Apologies for the spelling mistakes and grammatical errors

Edited by unlimited_craze - 11 years ago