Jaazib.....SujalnKashish.....Last Part..06/17 - Page 80

A week later

Kashish had spent time meeting all the models and staff that were hurt during the incident...and looked after them...she paid them extra and promised to pay them wages even though they were away from work...she got her career up and running again and was working on her new collection now...after this incident she was a lot more popular and a role model for many...today was a big day for her..as she was declared India's top fashion designer..today her dream had turned into reality...Kashish was invited for a live interview with a news channel...she arrived at the studio..and made herself comfortable...the reporter sat opposite her and started the questions...

Reporter: aaj humare saath India ki top fashion designer yahan maujood hain...jinhone apni mehnat aur imaandaari se ek naya mukaam haasil kiya hai...aur aaj har insaan inke design kiye huye outfits ko pehanne ke liye betaab hain...she is none other than Miss Kashish Sinha...welcome Miss Sinha..

Kashish: Good Evening Rohan.....let me clear myself....I am Mrs.Kashish Garewal....so please address me with my honor and status...

Rohan: aah...sorry mam...my mistake...so Mrs Garewal...how are you feeling right now?...you must be over the moon after being declared India's top fashion designer...it takes a lot to be at the number one position

Kashish: I know...it takes years to achieve the position which I took in less than 5 years.....I can tell that today my family is so proud on me....

Rohan: i am sure they are...and i mean in today's world...for a female to be at the number one position is very rare...your family must have been so supportive..for you to come this far in life..and create an identity for yourself..

Kashish: for my career ...two men are responsible....first my best friend ..my dad....and other is my love...my husband....

Rohan: wow...aapne to waake me duniya badal di hai...i mean..it was always said that behind every successful man..there's a woman...but in your case its totally opposite...

Kashish: because I am not a normal person....for me everything needs to be perfect the way i love.....thats why I got perfect family...

Rohan: very impressive for sure mam...hum sab jaan chuke hain ke aapki family aapke liye kitni important hai...waise mam...how did you decide to become a fashion designer...i mean any inspiration or role model..what lead you to the start of your career

Kashish: i have always believed....a person can make their own name in media just through talent....but you know what....it all started when I was 7 years......raat ko chup chup ke mom ki saare me se dolly ke outfits banana....

Rohan just laughs..

Rohan: wow...at the age of 7...so it was a childhood dream of yours...

Kashish: yes...it was...than Dad supports me....and than I came to Mumbai...

Rohan: thats fantastic...so that was the start of a new life for you i guess...and now...5 years later...your the biggest name in the industry...anyway pichle hafte jo haadsaa hua tha...uske baare me hum kuch puchna chahte hain...as you know you were accused for causing the disaster...how did it feel at that point..and how did it affect your life?

Kashish: its like you are responsible for killing your child....my staff....my model....my people....my FASHION.....its everything to me like my own child....so how can i kill them?...

Rohan: i can understand mam..it must have been so horrific for you...but then...the real culprit was caught and you were free...and now...your back with a bang...i mean we heard you are planning your next fashion show soon...what helped you move on so fast..

Kashish: the previous collection didnt reach to my clients in proper way....this is going to be for all who loves me...

Rohan: thats everyone out there mam...you are a role model for all...and everyone loves and respects you a lot out there...last question mam...we have seen in the past one week...how caring and loving you are towards your staff and models...its obvious that you are emotionally attached to them all...now the person who loves others so selflessly would surely love her husband just as much...and you have thanked him in many of the questions asked...even though you both have seperated...so if you love him so much even today...then why are you not together?..what caused the end of your relationship..

Kashish just looks at Rohan in surprise while getting up from couch...

Kashish: no comment....

Rohan felt a little awkward with the sudden reaction from her...

Rohan: ermm...so that was the end of the interview...we hope you enjoyed this interview...and we will bring you all face to face with your favourite celebrities...keep watching..

The camera fades out and the commercials begin appearing on the channel...Sujal who was sat in the lounge watching the interview..turned the tv off once the interview had finished...he just sat back on the sofa..resting his head back...he was feeling happy with the fact her dreams had become reality...but he felt sad that he couldn't share her happiness with her...he wanted to be with her right now...but he was helpless...and couldn't do anything...Kashish just left the studio feeling heavy heart going towards her apartment..

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9pm at night...

Kashish sat on her bed trying to work on her sketches...but she just couldn't concentrate...her dreams had become reality...but still sge didn't feel the complete happiness...there was an emptiness in her life...that was not letting her live her life im happiness...when her mobile rang...she looked at it seeing Sujal's name flashing..she answered it

Kashish: hello SG...

Sujal: hi Kash...kaisi ho tum?

Kashish: I am good...tum kaise ho....

Sujal: i'm good too..woh maine aaj tv pe tumhara interview dekha..congratulations..tumhara sapna poora hogaya

Kashish: Thank you....

Sujal: aaj to bohat khush hogi na tum...jo sapna tumne hamesha se dekha hai..woh finally sach hogaya hai

Kashish: hmm....khush kyun nahi hogi...ofcourse I am so happy...

Sujal just smiles...

Sujal: jaanta hoon...tumhari hassi muje tumhari baaton se nazar arahi hai...i am really very happy for you...hamesha aise hi khush rehna..

Tears roll down from her eyes on to her cheeks....

Kashish: i am smiling for my happiness...

Sujal: hmm..bohat acha lagga jaan kar..anyway mein rakhta hoon..apna khayal rakhna...bye

Kashish: bye...take care...

Kashish cuts the call and lets out the emotions she had tried to hold in during the conversation...she placed her sketches down and pulled her knees closer to her...crying uncontrollably...she knew that the emptiness of her life was because Sujal was not in her life...she had her dreams to live with now..but no one by her side...she had a reason to be happy...but no one to share it with...she felt so alone...so lonely...she picked up her phone and called Nandini...Nandini heard the phone ringing...

Nandini: hello...kaun?

Kashish: mom.....main...Kashish..

Nandini: Kashish...tu...beta kya hua..tu ro kyun rahi hai?

Kashish: mom....SG...

Nandini: kya kiya Sujal ne...kahin phirse jagda to nahin kiya tum dono ne..

Kashish: nahi mom...mom SG mere saath nahi aaj....I need him mom.....

Nandini was feeling so helpless...

Nandini: Kashish...chup kar beta...aise rote nan hai...main samaj sakti hoon tumhare dard ko...lekin beta main kuch nahin karsakti...alag rehne ka faisla tum dono ne kiya tha...to beta ab tumhe himmat se kaam lena parega..

Kashish: use kyun aisa lag raha hai aaj main khush hoon...kyun mom...

Nandini: kyunki woh ek aadmi hai...ek ladki ke jazbaat..uske dil ko samajna unke bas ki baat nahin...aaj tera sapna poora hogaya...aur Sujal jaanta hai woh sapna tere liye kitna zaroori hai...to usse to yahin lagega na ke tu khush hai..

Kashish: mom muje khush hona chahiye na aaj....to mom main khush kyun nahi...mom use lagta hai ki aaj muje haske party karni chahiye to kyun main apne kamre me aaj ro rahi hoon ....mom meri kuch samaj me nahi aa raha ...jo muje chahiye tha woh muje mil gaya to main kyun ro rahi hoon...

Nandini: kyunki tu aaj bhi akeli hai...aur tumhari zindagi Sujal ke binna adhuri hai...tum uske binna akeli par gayi ho...khushi insaan ko tab milti hai jab usse bantne waala koi ho par aaj tere paas koi bhi nahin jisse tum apni khushi baant sako..

Kashish: mom...kya woh kabhi nahi aayega wapas...

Nandini: zaroor ayega beta..main jaanti hoon woh tumse bohat pyar karta hai...lekin woh tab tak nahin ayega jab tak tum uski baat nahin maan leti

Kashish: ab mera sapna pura ho gaya hai....ab to meri koi zidd nahi rahi mom....mom yeh 6 mahine meri zindagi e sabse tanhai me gaye hai...

Nandini: yaani tumhe Sujal ki baat manzoor hai ab?

Kashish: hmm...lekin main tab tak ghar wapas nahi jaungi jab tak woh nahi aata.....

Nandini: par beta...tum kyun usse baat nahin karti is baare me...woh nahin kahega tumhe aane ko...muje pata hai...woh tera intezaar karta rahega par woh kabhi bhi nahin aayegaa..tum usse aur khud ko kyun takleef pohancha rahi ho...jab tumhe is baat se ab koi aitraaz nahin to kyun tum dono ek doosre se durr reh rahe ho..

Kashish: mom yeh hum dono ke beech ki baat hai...tum nahi samjogi.....

Nandini: theek hai...tum dono to waise bhi kissi ki nahin sunte...waise agar tum chaho to main kuch dinon ke liye wahan aajaun tumhare paas?

Kashish: nahi mom...main thik hoon.....waise bhi dad ko aapki zaroorat hai....

Nandini: jaanthi hoon...par tuje bhi to meri zaroorat haina..tum kuch dinon ke liye yahan kyun nahin aajathi?

Kashish: I am busy with work shop....I will take vacation soon....

Nandini: theek hai beta...jab tumhara kaam ho jaaye to kuch dinon ke liye yahan aajana..tuje acha lagega...aur haan apna khayal rakhna...kabhi bhi meri zaroorat parre to muje phone kardena..theek hai?

Kashish: hmm....bye mom..

Nandini: bye beta...

Nandini places the phone down and prays to god that Sujal and Kashish overcome their problems soon and reunite once again...whilst Kashish placed her phone down...she felt a lot lighter after speaking to her mom...and lied down on her bed..thinking about Sujal...

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A month later...

Sujal and Kashish were still away from each other..they did occasionally call one another but still lived seperately...It was the night of Karan's wedding...the same Karan that lived a few blocks below Kashish...Sujal was also invited to the wedding as he also knew him and they would occasionally talk to one another when they met..The wedding was being held at the terrace of the appartments...Sujal arrived there and walked in with a smile..he went to Karan and congratulated him..and then his eyes started searching the place...he was looking for Kashish but couldn't spot her anywhere...when he saw Neha...Sujal excused himself and walked towards Neha..

Sujal: Hi Neha..

Neha: hello Sir...

Sujal: erm...Kash kahin nazar nahin aarahi..kahan hai woh?

Neha: still getting ready...

Sujal looks at his wrist watch...

Sujal: still?...itni dair hogayi...ab tak to usse aajana chahiye tha...

Neha: I know...let me get check on her..

Sujal: tum rukko...main dekhta hoon...

Neha nods and then Sujal leaves...he starts walking down the flights of steps and goes to her appartment...he stood outside and rings the bell and waited for a few minutes...but she didn't open the door...he tried again...but again no response...he rang it twice again thinking why she isn't opening it...when finally the door opens and he sees Kashish stood infront of him holding the edge of her saree...Sujal's eyes just darted as he stared at her..she was looking so beautiful in the designer black saree...complimenting his black and white suit...

Kashish: SG tum yaha...

Sujal: h..haan woh...main bas yeh dekhne aaya tha ke tum ab tak upar kyun nahin aayi...kya hua..kuch problem hai..

Kashish:woh bas...saree nahi ban rahi thi...

Sujal: oh...main madad kardun?

Kashish: tum!!!!...

Sujal: haan...main...waise bhi mere alawa aur koi hai nahin yahan..tumhari madad karne ke liye..

Kashish: come to the room..

She moves aside looking down as he walked inside...closing the door behind him...she walked off towards the bedroom whilst Sujal silently followed her into the room...they walked to the room and he closed the door behind him...

Sujal: hmm...to kya nahin horaha tumse?

Kashish: maine pehle bhi kaha tha na....I can't wear saree at all....upper se Neha ka stupid phone bhi off hai..

Sujal slightly smiles at her child like innocence..and then runs his hand along her waist...she turned silent at his sudden touch...her breath hitched as she closed her eyes feeling his fingers brushing her waist...he slowly gripped her waist as he pulled her a little closer...taking the corner of her saree from her hand...he let go of her waist and started doing the folds of her saree..his eyes fixed onto her face... Kashish just looks down at his hands on her waist and than look up staring at his face....the small smile on his lips....loving the humming sound he was making...As he finished doing her folds..he pulled her a little closer from the back of her waist...and tucked the folds inside...he then placed his hands on her shoulders...turning her around...the strings of her blouse fastened loose...he slowly started undoing the strings of her blouse so he could fasten them again tightly..he reached the bottom string which was knotted twice..he wasn't able to open it..so he moved forward...slowly gripping the knot between hi teeth as he pulled it..his lips brushing her back

Kashish: hun...leave it..

He just whispered against her back...

Sujal: its almost done...

He managed to unknot it and then moved back...he ran his hand along her back and then started tying her strings again tightly..as he finished tying her strings...he slowly bent over her shoulder a little...holding the end of the saree as he pulled iy up...placing it on her shoulder...

Kashish: how...how does it look..

Sujal: perfect...your looking gorgeous...black has always enhanced your beauty

Kashish: because black is your favorite..

Sujal: hmm...i know...but i love it more everytime i see you wearing it...

Kashish: Thanks..

Sujal: hmm...your welcome...

His hands had gripped her arm as he was looking at her through the mirror..he slowly looked down...and pressed his lips on her neck..she just closed her eyes feeling a sensation running through her...when his mobile rang...Sujal opened his eyes and let go of her realising what he was doing..he just looked down and took his mobile out...answering the phone..using it as an excuse to go away from there...he left her appartment as he was talking on the phone to a delegate...

Kashish: you still love me SG....you still do..

A slight smile appeared on her face as she looked at herself in the mirror...his words...his touch...all filled with the same love and passion he had for her since always...she touched up on her make-up and then left from there to join the wedding...

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After finishing the phone call Sujal joined the wedding again..he started looking around when he spotted Kashish who also had her eyes on the entrance...when he saw her..he looked down and took a deep breath..walking towards her...he did feel a little awkward after the moment they shared..thinking about what would be running through her mind...but finally decided to avoid it...he went and stood beside her and passed her a small smile...she smiled back at him and then they both looked ahead..watching the wedding rituals taking place...as they saw the events taking place...memories of their wedding were coming back to them...making them smile...Neha was getting so bored and impatient stood there...

Neha: God..this wedding is so boring...

Kashish; Neha...you are not supposed to say....

Neha: i'm so sorry mam...i didn't mean it that way...but really...its so dull...maine aaj tak aisi shaadi nahin dekhi..its so normal...kuch bhi exciting nahin hai..

Kashish: sab ki shaadi me excitment hona zaroori hai kya..

Sujal: Neha...sab ki shaadi humari shaadi ke jaisi thodi na hosakti hai...no one can get married the way we did..it was one memorable wedding which people will never forget..

Neha: ofcourse...it was most romantic wedding....

Sujal: because no one can love the way we love each other...

Kashish: do you still believe that?...

Sujal: ofcourse...and i will believe it till my last breath..

Kashish: hmm...me too...

Sujal looks at her for a moment as their eyes met...she lowered her eyes a moment later...knowing she always lost herself in his eyes...they both looked ahead concentrating on the rituals taking place...when dada dadi from next door walked past them...the looked at Sujal and Kashish stood together...with a smile on their faces as they looked at the wedding rituals happening...

Dadi: yeh dekho..dono saath me kaise khade hain... yeh dono kab ladte hain...kab saath hote hain..pata hi nahin chalta...

Sujal and Kashish both look at dadi in shock and than they look at each other..

They just stood there looking ahead as Dada Dadi came and stood beside them...the wedding rituals continued to go on..but Sujal and Kashish were looking at each other from the corner of their eyes..dadi who noticed this as she was stood beside Sujal nudged him..bringing him to attention...Kashish controlled herself from laughing as she saw Sujal rubbing his arm..Kashish just comes close and whispers in his ear...

Kashish: woh ragini chachi ki maa hai...isi liye usse sambhal ke rehna...

Sujal looks back at her whispering...

Sujal: please tum is taraf aajao..warna aaj dadi ke haatho main to gaya...

Kashish: nothing will happen...just stay straight..

Sujal: hmm...ok...

Sujal straightens up as he continued to look ahead...dadi was keeping an eye on him..but her occasional nudging still continued throughout...finally to Sujal's relief the rituals came to an end...everybody moved forward to congratulate the newly wed couple...Sujal took the opportunity and held Kashish's hand moving forward with her...Kashish just looked at him a little surprised...people were getting there photos taken with Karan and his wife..whilst Sujal and Kashish were watching...when dadi came ahead finding them...

Dadi: arre tum dono yahan aa gaye..main kabse dhund rahi hoon..jaao jaake photo lelo unke saath...

Sujal; nahin dadi...hum yahin theek hain

Kashish: haa dadi.....we are fine...its ok..

Dadi: aise kaise nahin...sab log le rahe hain...tum dono bhi jao...

Dadi nudged Sujal again...making him look really annoyed now...

Sujal: Dadi muje photo lena acha nahin lagta

Kashish: Dadi...please jane dijiye na...inhe achcha nahi lagta to...please dadi..

Dadi: aise kaise nahin acha lagta...apni shaadi me nahin liye the kya..tab kyun nahin kaha acha nahin lagga...bechara Karan kya sochega...jaao tum dono...

She nudged his arm again..Sujal was getting so frustrated...

Sujal: Kash..please...chalo...Karan ko burra lagega...

Kashish: Karan ki fikar tumhe kabse hone lagii..

Sujal: jabse dadi paas me aake khadi hogayi

Kashish: chalo..

Sujal looks at Kashish and then walked with her rubbing his arm...they went forward and congratulated Karan and his wife..and then stood beside the couple having a photo taken...they could see dadi smiling in the distance...after having a photo taken they walked away from there..disappearing in the crowd

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Next day....

The day of Karan's wedding reception party...Sujal and Kashish were also present...they were stood together as the waiter approached them with soft drinks...Sujal took an orange juice and passed it to Kashish...she thanked him and then he took one for himself..Karan and his wife were going around thanking all the guests personally for making it to their wedding...when they reached Sujal and Kashish...Mayank who was stood at a little distance talking to his girlfriend smiled and also walked towards them...

Karan: hi Sir...thank you so much...aap humari shaadi me aaye..hume bohat acha lagga...and thnks to you too Kashish

Sujal: congrats for the wedding...wish you lots of happiness..

Karan: thank you so much Sir...

Mayank: kya baatein horahi hain akele akele..

Kashish: kuch bhi nahi...just formal baatein..

Mayank: oh..ok...waise Karan..kya tune apni wife ke Kashish ji ke baare me bataya?

Karan; nahi...nahi to...kya aajj hi meri shaadi todega..

Mayank just started to laugh...

Mayank: arre thodna nahin chahta..bachana chahta hoon...baad me bhabhi ji ko pata chala to kahin tumhe chod na den..waise Sir..aaj aap ko ek sachi baat batata hoon...pichle 3 saal se..mere aur Karan ke beech me jung chal rahi thi...Kashish ji ko leke...jabse Kashish ji humari appartment me shift hui hain..tabse hum dono ki nazar inpe thi...hum dono ne kitni baar class late attend ki..sirf isliye taki subah inhe ek baar hum dekh saken...par jis raat aap unke ghar shift huye..us raat hum dono to devdas ban gaye...apni kismat ko rone lagge...we really were so jealous of you...your a lucky man Sir...

Sujal: tum dono.....meri Kashish ke piche...teen saal se..

Kashish just looks towards Sujal...a little surprised at his words..

Mayank: arre Sir burra mat maan na..woh kya haina..Kashish ji hai hi itni khoobsoorat...ke inke peeche koi bhi deewana hojaye...unke deewanon ki list me kabhi hum dono bhi the..

Sujal: I just cant believe....list!!!!!,,,,,matlab bahot se aur....kaun kaun the,,..

Karan: Sir..9 baje aap ko bahar dekhna chahiye tha..appartment ki Car Park ke baahir ladko ki line laggi hoti thi...sab log jaante the ke Kashish ji us waqt ghar se nikalti hain

Sujal: hun....kal se tum 9 baje ki jagah 10 baje niklungi...

Kashish looks away smiling to herself at seeing him so posessive...she knew he was jealous..and he was always insecure when she talked about Karan and Mayank....Mayank just laughed..

Mayank: Sir..isse koi fark nahin padega...woh sab ek ghanta aur wahan ruk jaayenge aur kya...and eventually they will find out the time..ya to inhe ghar se bahar hi nahin nikalna chahiye...ya to yahan se shift hona parega...

Sujal: haa to yeh ho jayegi shift mere ghar....its not big deal...

Kashish just looks towards him...a small ray of hope visible in her eyes..

Kashish: matlab?

Sujal: I dont like to see you with other guys...do you get that...

Kashish: SG...stop overreacting...aur waise bhi...the guys are after me..i'm not after the guys...

Karan: Kashish ji is right....waise bhi ab kya faida...ab to aap ki unse shaadi ho gayi hai..

Sujal: she always was mine...and will always remain just mine

Mayank: see Karan...apna bad luck hi chal raha tha....hum jaise duffer ko thodi na Kashish ji.milti...

Karan: yeah...thats true...i mean Sir ka attitude..his personality...we are nothing compared to him..hum to Kashish ji ke saamne aate h bheegi billi ki ban jaate the...but that was the past...now we have moved on and found our life partners..but yes...Kashish ji will always remain our first crush..

Sujal: just crush.....for me she is my first love and only one wife...got that.

Mayank: yes Sir...got it...she is all yours..don't worry...anyway enjoy the party..will catch you soon...

Karan: yeah sir...do have a good time..and thank you once again...

Mayank and Karan leave with the girls as they move on...Sujal was looking so angry after the conversation with Mayank and Karan...he was hating the fact that other guys were eyeing her...when she belonged to him..

Kashish: hun...please dont be angry...just leave it..

Sujal: how can you expect me to not be angry...woh mere saamne meri wife ki tareef kar rahe hain...and very freely telling me they had a crush on you...am i supposed to be happy...

Kashish: that doesnt mean i was having affair with them....you know I have loved you..

Sujal: mwin tumpe ghussa nahin hoon...unpe hoon..how dare they look at you in that way....tum sirf meri ho..do you get that

Kashish: hmm....I get...I get that...I am...I am only yours..

Sujal just looks at her for a moment...he closed his eyes and took a deep breath...cooling himself down..

Sujal: i'm..i'm really sorry...i didn't mean to react this way..its just..i hate it when someone else..talks about you in this way...just please...stay away from such guys

Kashish: I am....I know that very well...

Sujal: hmmm...thanks....kuch khaogi?

Kashish: hmm....I am hungry..

Sujal: ok...main abhi khaana lekar aata hoon...infact tum bhi chalo..kahin tumhe akele dekh ke woh dono phir na aajen

Kashish: hun tum bhi na..

Sujal: what...i can't take the risk...

Kashish: woh log muje kha to nahi jayenge...

Sujal: tumhe haath to lagake dekhen..i won't spare them..ab chalo..tumhe bhook laggi thi na

Kashish: hmm... chalo...

Sujal starts walking towards the dinner table..Kashish stood there for a moment and shaked her head smiling..he would never change...a moment later she just followed him quietly