16th Shot - Had he finally left ? Pg 130 30/10/16 - Page 75

Originally posted by: mariee

Santhiii ...ur welcome !! Wouldn't have been possible without mere thode bohut loyal readers who keep me in ragna-land always 😉

Yeah ..this time u got it ekdum correctly ! Pyaar is to come soonish ...but u know I love all drama before the all time favorite romantic scenes ... This ones gonna have some nice ones ..better than the ones I put in RRVSMI 😉

Mariee!!!!! Weekend is here, in all time zones 😃 We want update 😳

Originally posted by: mariee

Glad to hear from u sunyy ... U know I'm quite fond of ur comments😃

And this one ...lol ...u very well know what my plans for the story are ..well ALMOST !!😉😉

Silence means something ...will it be a positive one for both the protagonists or ... (*shuts mouth before I actually end up revealing the next update here itself*)

Ty for the century thing ...wouldn't have been possible without u guys ...who bear my extra extra slow updates ...🤗

Originally posted by: mariee

Hahahaha ...that Di Di Di made me go all lol ...that's so cute. I actually imagined a girl running towards me yelling those Dis ki chain 😆😆

I'm glad to hear that u liked the update tenthie 🤗

Originally posted by: Sweet_chilli_gi

hahaha...you imagined a lil girl and I always try to imagine you...I mean how my favourite writer and more than that a girl whom I call 'di' ..not only call but mean also looks like..etc..etc...etc...and di...I must say u should not write so good...u give so many updates but still I want more and I am sure many of ur readers would agree to this...not fair di...ok...if u get time from college plz give us some updates and yes di...I forgot one thing...maybe u also...u remember you had a story...' paper hearts' plz update it...plz...it's been more than two months since u updated that one...so plz...love u di...😊

Note -: This would be the bakwasssest chappy I would have ever written. Please bear with me for this update ...next update onwards things are gonna turn mightily adorable (@vashu - ab aayenge vasishna-marushkaa types ke scenes) Apologies in advance if u find somethin illogical ...hehe ...main maafi kyu maang rahi hu , I had never ever promised logic in the first place.😆😆

11th Shot - The Encounter

Kalpana could feel a pleasant warmth of Prem's hand in hers. He had held it tight ever since they had got off the car & were now heading towards the Kapoor headquarters. She could tell he was excited. His eyes had a different gleam & his smile spoke volumes. Her only complaint was that Prem wasn't telling her the reason behind the happiness that had emerged overnight. Not that she disliked surprises , but something yet seemed inappropriate...her instincts had been on high alert since morn. And ever since she has been making attempts to figure things , but was left empty handed after ruling out every single possibility.

"Kalpi ..." Prems low whisper in her ear broke her thought process as she looked back at him.

Then continuing with an unusual heaviness in his voice "Its finally here Kalpi ...its finally here ! The day for which dad, u , neetu & kamla ma (shiv ... Shiv ...kiska naam le liya Maine. Ab toh paap dhone ke liye ganga mein hazaar dupkiyaan lagaani padegi😛😛) have been waiting for." Kalpana smiled. She somewhere knew what was he referring to as she ran a hand through his hair.

"I'm proud of you Prem , I really am !"

It was 2.30 when they entered the huge & buzzy (similar to the way it was mentioned in 2nd shot...I amnt going into details all over again) conference hall. It was well lit , just the way Kalpana had planned it the previous day. Her assistants had done quite a good job even in her absence , she noted. Wishing Prem a best of luck , then greeting Neetu & Sahil she headed towards her team who stood right in the corner of the room near the stage. Afterall they deserved an appreciation.

Just when she had begun to speak to her team that she felt the chaotic crowd quiten. She turned around to glance at the stage , yes ...arrogant Singhaniya had just arrived. How she wished she could just sneak outta there like she always did when his conferences begun. But this time she had special instructions from Prem to not to do so. And kalpi didn't wanna miss the surprise ! She stood there in the corner , her eagerness masked.

The upcoming part , i was confused whether it should be depicted from Raghav's pov or Kalpi's. I thought ull have pretty much understood kalpi's char...as also it would seem highly repititve if I continue this scene from kalpi's pov. Its high time that the hero gains some limelight as well. 😆

Raghav walked onto the stage ever so graciously , confidence oozed outta every movement of his body as he sat on the chair reserved for him. A quick silence spread around the room uniformly as people settled down on their seats. He stared at the crowd , hundreds of eyes that stared back at him. But they werent the ones his subconscious mind was lookin for, they were looking for ...

Ah ! And there he found em , in the very corner of the room were enchantingly curious eyes that looked straight back at him fearlessly. He had always hated an absence of fear for himself in Ms Jadhav's eyes, but today it wasnt hatred ...but somethin else that was pricking him from within. Looking at her , something felt incorrect. Was he doing the right thing ? Or was it that Sammy had pinpointed correctly about him changing in the process of teaching the girl a lesson ? Will this make him happy ... as happy as he had been the last night chasing her like a kid or like their very first night walk when he had actually laughed after infinitesimal years ? Not wanting to think about her or the answers to any of his questions he averted his gaze & tried grinding his head in the papers that lay in front of him.

It wasn't very late when he found Sammy's hand on his shoulder as he asked with concern "You ok Raghav ?" He wondered why had Sammy achanak se bothered to ask such a q. Since morning everything had been better than ok , everything was working according to his plans , then why wouldn't he be ok ?

"Yeah ! What would happen to me ?"

"Then why are you looking so restless ?" asked Sammy as he pulled out some tissues from the box in front and offered them to Raghav.

Taking the tissues from him & wiping some sweat off his forehead - "Its nothing !" He might have silenced Sammy , but it was then he noticed that he had been tapping his feet in a vigourous fashion & fiddling with his fingers from God knows when. Why on earth was this weird feeling haunting him ?

Not allowing himself to think anything further , he put on his steely look again & walked to the podium. Tapping the mike with his point finger to assure if it was working, he started off

"Good afternoon gentlemen ! ...(some formal wala intro types ka speech where he speaks bout some official terms ... which I know ull don't wanna read & I don't wanna type !😛😉) ...And that was the reason why Singhaniya Co. has decided to collaborate with a company based in india. "

The crowd quickly filled in the long pause taken by Raghav with noises of thunderous claps.

"Now the question arises as to why have we gathered here together ? The seminars & other related meetings are going to end 2 weeks later when I , Raghav Singhaniya would officially seal the deal with one of the firms in India. Then what are we doing here now ? Well...there are slight changes in the plan , Singhaniya group of companies has come up with a decision already."

Sammy along with the entire crowd was amazed to hear that as the hall again broke out into slight whispers and discussions. When did that happen ? Raghav hadn't discussed anything as such with him or the other board members.

Clearing his throat loud enough for the microphone to amplify it further , he continued

" So, Singhaniya group of companies has decided to hand over the contract to ..."

It was then that Sammy understood Raghav's intentions. He would not give the deal to the much deserved Kapoors & will hence succeed in breaking Kalpana like he had promised him the previous night.

" Mr Prem Kapoor ...that is Kapoor industries"

Wait , what ? Sammy couldn't believe his ears , if it was not what he thought then why had Raghav came up with a hasty decision ? There was another rage of applaud.

Here Prem rose from his seat when his name was called out & buttoned his blazer like his idol, his dad did. He hugged Sahil & was then kissed by a melodramatic Neetu on both his cheeks. Wiping the lipstick of his cheek , Prem struggled to search Kalpana in the crowd. He finally found her standing with her team , her face now adorned joy in the purest form possible as he mentally rejoiced on realizing that she liked the surprise, he knew she would ! That was the expression he had craved to see on Kalpana's face for years now. How could he forget his ill behavior with Kalpu when they were kids ... & inspite of that she had stood firmly by his side when he had been going through his phase of depression after undergoing ragging issues in his degree years ? How could he forget the way she had stopped neetu from admitting him in a mental asylum , had taken full responsibility of him & had successfully medicated him with utmost patience ? Maybe After which she had turned over-protective in his case ...but today , yes today was the day he would show his family that he can single-handedly manage their business as also Kalpana that he was strong enough to now protect her in return. Yes ! Yes ...he would ! (And that was the reason why I have always mentioned Prem's intimidative nature indirectly in the previous updates)

Quickly climbing up the steps of the stage , he now stood in front of Raghav. Kalpana on the other hand was clapping her hands with all the energy her meek body possessed as she saw Neetu & Sahil mouth a 'Thank You' to her. Returning it with a nod , she now looked at Prem & Raghav. What would happen next ? How would her Prem be felicitated ? His instantly earned respect in front of some leading business entrepreneurs , what would that do to his career ? She was getting so impatient as she clapped harder ! Seeing Prem all confident & rise over his fears & inhibitions made her feel proud. This was the best day in her life !!

"But ..." that stern voice of Raghav's silenced the crowd again as they waited for him to complete.

"But Mr Kapoor , I can't give this project to you without any reasons. Your presentations were good , staff dedicated but that doesn't mean you have the ability to manage such a difficult task. How can I trust you ? " said Raghav as leaned across the podium & looked back at a baffled Prem. He knew he hadn't expected it ,afterall he hadn't told his latter plans to him on phone early that morning.

Gathering all the courage Prem could & trying his best to remain confident he spoke "Just give me a chance Mr Singhaniya. I ...I ...promise that I won't disappoint you ! I will do anything to make this project successful. "

"Hmm ...I see ! So you say that you can do whatever i say & whenever I say... eh ? Dedication & fearlessness are the 2 factors I like Mr Prem, especially for a massive project like this ! " Raghav countered crossing his hands.

"Of-ofcourse ! I know ... And I know I can stand upto every single challenge set by you. You can test me whenever you want"

"Prove it then ! Now ... Ummm...let's see what can be done to test ur dedication to me. " Raghav spoke sarcastically as he faked thinking , pinching his chin " Dance Prem ! Let's see how fearless & dedicated u r !!"

"But Raghav..." Sammy tried interrupting , but his statement was cut short "NAh -ah Sammy ..I abhor interruptions!"

" What ? Wh-at are u saying Mr Singhaniya ? You are kidding , aren't you ? Da-da--dance" Prem , his voice was cranky by now as he looked at the crowd uneasily. Little did the people knew that some bitter memories of his college days were resurfacing. His knees fell weak , his mind slowly heading towards numbness as he stood there like a statue unable to process anything further.

" Oh , does it look like I'm kidding ? Trust me , I'm the most serious person in this world at this point of time... Don't waste my time kapoor. Do as I say this very instant & take the deal or ... "

Suddenly there was a roar from the crowd "Prem ! You are not gonna do any of the things this person is telling you to. So many days I've beared quite a lot for you ...but now , enough is enough ! What ..." And finally Kalpana had decided to speak as she ascended the steps.

Kalpana knew she was again creating an issue , but that just didn't matter ...nothing mattered when it came to Prem.Now standing like a wall between Prem & a monstrous Singhaniya she glared at him ferociously ...she was a tigress in disguise that moment !

Raghav wished to return the glare with equal intensity but he knew he was failing miserably at it. As a matter of fact he wasn't even able to match eyes with her . He could see her raging with anger , but more than anger it was pain in her voice that he felt when she stood there against him. The tiny droplets at the corner of her eyes backed his intution. Yes ! She was in pain ...& this time it was for real. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED !!!! Yes , he had proven Sammy wrong ! He had developed no soft corner for that chit of a girl & neither had he formed any sort of bond . Today he had finally succeeded in breaking her , but then why wasn't he happy ? Why was he instead feeling like a culprit who had wronged the innocent ? The emotion that had irritated him since morning was suddenly on the rise - Was that emotion that of 'Guilt' ?

Dhad !

Prem had collapsed on the stage itself. On hearing the noise Kalpana had stopped speaking whT she was going to as she turned around only to see Prem lay unconscious near her feet. Neetu , sahil & a few others also rushed upto the stage now.

"Prem !!" that squeak , and Kalpana's tears were now let loose as she quickly kneeled down & gathered a comatose Prem in her arms.

Very soon he was hurried to the hospital.

The scene that just played in front of Raghav's eyes made him feel all the more guiltier. Did Kalpana really deserve it ?

- I had seen my neighbor (who was a victim of ragging ) react/behave in the manner Prem did in this update. Good that it has now been put up in the list of crimes.

Did ull like the chappy ? Do lemme know ur honest reviews ...if asked me , I amnt really satisfied ...but yet thought of updating it as shots were getting postponed a bit too much ...

So when do u prefer reading the next chapter ? 😉

MARUSHKAA