Before I began with this chapter, I want to clear it out, why Jadhavs and Singhaniyas do live under same roof!
Ok, so here is the thing, Vitthal Singhaniya and Gauri's husband were amazing friends and at the same time, Kamla was taking training of basic etiquettes in hish profile society from Gauri, making them good friends. After death of Gauri's husband, Gauri was in miserable state, however was determined to continue with buisiness of her husband, which was as well not doing anything. Respecting Gauri and his best friend, Vitthal offered partnership and help to Gauri, and Vitthal who adored Kalpi and Seema and didn't wish them to be suffering due to financial crisis, again suggested that they would provide shelter to family of 3 rooms in Singhaniya Mansion for them, and anything else will be managed in partnership charges, that is instead of 50-50%they would work as 60% for Singhaniya and 40% for Jadhavs, as a certain that their self-respect too wouldn't really be hurt. Gauri proved to be witty woman and extremely dedicated, logical and hard working and alone with 40% partnership and Singhaniya's 3 room she managed to earn enough to provide Kalpi and Seema best of everything.
PLEASE BEAR THIS AS LOGIC!
Reposting: Kalpana had reached cabin, and was about to go in, when she realized something and recalled how previously, she had seen secretary coming out with open buttons from his office, and she still didn't realize though she had minor doubt. But her way too much of trust on Raghav eliminated any doubt. She knocked on the door, Raghav who still was helping after almost reaching near couch woman in pain, thought it to be the person with first aid box, and shouted, "Come In". Female employee lost the balance and Raghav along with her fell on guest sofa. As Kalpana entered the cabin she was shocked to see the sight of Raghav cozily sitting with lady there.
Chapter 7
Raghav looked towards door to find shocked Kalpi standing with tiffin in her hand. Raghav quickly got up, as Kalpana went to his table and kept the tiffing there with little force and closed her eyes, trying control some flairing anger, as Raghav just looked on and called out, "Kalpana!" making her open her eyes, and turn back to leave. Raghav looked on as she stormed out from the cabin, and Raghav panicked as he too followed her, only to be bumped into a staff member with medical aid, Raghav instructed to help employee and continued his way, "Kalpi!" he called out, but she kept on walking, "Listen, to me for once... Kalpi..." he requested, however ignoring all his calls, she continued walking, till he finally caught up and held her by elbow, "Stop, look Kalpi... You are getting it all wrong! it wasn't anything like you thought, I was just..." he could feel Kalpana pulling her hand away, "Mr. Singhaniya," she shouted "First it's KALPANA JADHAV! Second, I don't care what you were doing and how do you do it!" she snapped and turned back to go ahead, "You are lying!" Raghav said, breathing as if worried, and secretly praying that he is right and she is affected. Kalpana stopped hearing him, and tried controlling tears, "You are under wrong impression Mr. Singhaniya! I am not affected... and why should I? For you? Who are you? When I could handle myself after seeing you as my fiance kissing another woman... then this was nothing"she cleared herself ... NOTHING AT ALL!" she said in louder tone and left, leaving Raghav speechless or you can say helpless, as he turned around recalling the night, when they were suppose to get married. He sighed, "The more I try to sort out things, more the things get ruined!" he told himself, a tear rolled down his left eye, as he went to railing and placed his hand on it totally lost, "I am really missing you Kalpi..!! I really miss you...!" he continued his thinking as he began his way back to cabin, occasionally turning back to see if she would too put one glance at him. Tears rolled down eyes of Kalpana, making her to conscious of surrounding as she fasten her pace towards Sammy's cabin, making sure she wouldn't look back at Raghav.
Soon enough Kalpana and Seema reached home and got busy in their work and preparation for Sangeet next day, while Raghav remained restless knowing Kalpana's ignorance had big effect on him, on the other hand happiness continued to beem on Sammy's face. As evening approached, Sammy and Raghav reached home, while Seema's face glowed up, Raghav's eyes began searching for Kalpana. Ignoring rest of the family member staring at them, Sammy approached Seema and held her hand, while hesitant Seema looked at eyes staring at them, and trying to free her hand from Sammy's clutch. Sammy took out set of pair of gold bangles from his pocket and slipped it in her hand, confusing her and rest of the family members. While Kalpana who just came into the scene and stood next to Raghav with smile gaining Raghav's attention, who didn't even glance back at him, inspite of standing almost next to him. Sammy began speaking, "Thank You Seema!" he said, as Seema looked on at him and glancing once in a while towards rest of members, "Thank You for that one YES! that has changed my life, to an extent, that I have something to live for! Someone to love, and from whom I will be loved, as a family, who had no ties before that YES! So this one year has been a swift, and once again we stand in front of each other as engaged couple, exactly one year after that proposal of being a girlfriend, and one year exactly from now, we would standing together side by side as a married couple! You have made my life special, Thank You for being part of it!" as he completed his part, tears of joy made it's way through eyes of Seema and Gauri, while rest of family members began clapping for the bravo words Sammy spoke. Seema blushed profusely at his confession again, while Kalpana quickly urged Seema to tell him 3 magical words as soon as possible! Seema was reluctant, rather shy, to say it all in front of all, yet somehow with Kalpana's instance she managed to finally open up and say it out loud to Sammy that she dearly love him. Raghav who was watching the everything like any other family spectator, began recalling days when Kalpana used to make surprise visits to office and organized special things only for him, and regretted, he never really contributed in doing anything to bring that smile and happiness on Kalpana's face like the one that everyone can see on face of Seema.
As new day dawned in Singhaniya mansion, it was once again filled with hustle bustle of an upcoming function in evening, Sangeet and Mehendi. A jazzy looking man knocked on the door, as he stood near door, with his hands in the pocket. One being invited in he stylishly walked into the room and introduced himself as (Imagine, funny accent), "I am Deevaaang Mehra..." Kamla rolled her eyes, "Ae bhai, kaun hai tu siddhe siddhe bolna? aur kya karna hai?" (Hey dude, tell us clearly who you are and what do you want?), "And yeh jyada engraji chappar chappar karne ki jarurat nai hai.. samjha!" (ANd there is no need talk speak in English, get that?) she added snapping at him. Devang organized himself, and stood up and stretched his hand, "Mein Devang, yahan marriage hai ?" (I am devang, is there a marriage here?) Kamla smiled sarcastically, "Haan hai toh? Chanda lene aaya hai toh sahab abhi office room mein hai, jo ghar ke bahar hai jaakar lelo?" ( are you here to take some collection, go and meet my husband, in office room, which is just outside house) saying Kamla turned to leave, "No, I am dance choreographer!" Devang confirmed, Kamla turned back and looked at him confused, "Woh D-enace sikhane aaye ho?" (Are you hear to teach denance?)..Kamla called Shyam to call Kalpana and Devang was highly irritated, but he controlled himself as he repeated, "Denance nai DANCE!" he said, Kamla turned back to him, Haan wahi... tu samaj gaya na?" (Yes, that same thing, you understood right?) Kamla confirmed. Kalpana came over and took the charge, as she guided him towards the room, and told Sammy, to send one person from, "LAdkewale" (Groom's side) for a practice, and we do not have much time and Kalpana took Devang towards dance room. Raghav who was sitting near window pane, quickly jumped upto opportunity, and decided he will be the one to dance as ladkewale. Sammy wasn't sure, but not wishing to interfere much, and knowing after his suggestion put forth no one else will dare to go against Raghav, he agreed. Kalpana introduced herself to be Ladkiwale representative as host, and dancer, and meanwhile door creaked open making Kalpana sure Sammy has sent someone. She turned back to stand in shock as she saw Raghav entering the dance room. She stood there for couple of second, wishing he isn't here for dance, but to her "BAD" luck (and reader's good luck) he was here for Dance from Ladkewale side!
Not having any other option, Kalpana looked at him, with a challenge! Challenge to prove him he doesn't affect her anymore and be strong, she uttered, "FINE!" and turned back to Devang, "We are dancers, I am from lakiwale side and he is from ladkewale side!" she said pointing at Raghav, and smiling sarcastically.
Dance choreographer, began setting up steps for song and it's different parts as Raghav and Kalpana followed him, and Kalpana being confident enough, didn't let Raghav see any softer side of herself, as she maintained distance from him, and practiced movements considering air as partner and on count. However it wasn't before a while when Devang instructed to put their steps now on music and with partner. Without wasting a second Raghav stood next to Kalpana who rolled her eyes out of annoyance. Raghav quickly got into steps and held her and distanced himself to roll her in, and wrapped his hand around her waist. Kalpana looked at him and it could have been just for that milli second that Kalpana's eyes, did reflect the affect Raghav has on her, but she quickly hardned her expression, as she tried her best to remain formal with him. It wasn't long enough when steps got more intense and Raghav and Kalpana looked into each other's eyes, Raghav lost himself for few mins as he held her with his arms around her waist and missed the step where he was to twirl her, while she angrily jerked him, "Please concentrate on dance Mr. Singhaniya!" she demanded. Her tone angered Raghav as he pulled her closer by waist and his grip was tighter, he twirled her N number of times, maybe 3 more than required twirls, making Kalpana feel little dizzy, as she placed her head on Raghav's chest to steady herself. Devang, who has been observing the couple since while was in awe with them, as he passed the comment, "You guys seem to be made for each other, and so perfect!" Bringing heavily breathing Kalpana back to her senses as she pulled away from Raghav and looked at him, with glint of anger, and quickly ran out from the room.
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