~ArBi FF Jab Lurve Hua~Part 271 pg141

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~Jab Lurve Hua Part 245~

Raj:Damn it!!I think i left it at Niharika's room..She snatched my mobile from me when i was dialling the doc's number...Crap!!!(got inside his car and started to drive but just then,he stopped himself)Why am i even going there in the first place??But my phone...(pressed the accelerator pedal in anger and drove away till he reached a junction where he saw a P.C.O booth and parked his car)

Sonali:Hello??Raj???

Niharika:Hi Sonali..

Sonali:Who is this???

Niharika:Heyy,it's Niharika,Mayank's sister..

Sonali:Oh hi Niharika..I guess i called the wrong number but hey..Wait!!I called Raj..

Niharika:Yup you did...

Sonali:Why are you picking up my call then??What are you doing with Raj's mobile??Are you with Raj or something??Am i disturbing???

Niharika:Sonali..Sonali!!!Hold your breath...Let me speak!!

Sonali:(grinned)Oops!!Yeahh,i'm sorry!!

Niharika:I picked up your call because Raj had come to my place but he forgot about his mobile...And i'm neither with Raj nor are you disturbing me,hhmm??

Sonali:That means Raj is no longer there??

Niharika:That's right...

Sonali:What the...So,has he talked to Mayank??

Niharika:No..Mayank isn't here and hence Raj left from here...

Sonali:What?Shuckz!!

Niharika:Sonali,do you know what he wanted to Mayank about??

Sonali:Yeahh he..Ermm..(paused for a while)Actually Niharika, i can't really talk about it since it's Raj's personal matter..Sorry!!

Niharika:Nah,that's fine..I just asked cuz i could pass the message to Mayank but he just left without saying anything..

Sonali:Niharika,don't mind him but Raj and i are quite in the middle of some official matter,hhmm??Anywayzz thanks for informing me about Raj..Bye!!(hung up before Niharika could say anything,feeling hopeless)Ab main kya karoo??Kaise Raj ko contact karungi??Raj yaar..Why yaar???How could you forget your mobile yaar??Don't you know that i'm expecting your call???(stood up and started walking to and fro,while she waited for Raj's call)Nahin Sonu,he'll definitely call!!

~Outside Mahi's place~

Bharti:There you go...(Mayank was about to get out but Bharti pulled his elbow towards her)Hello,where do you think you're going??

Mayank:Bharti,i believe that for me to meet her,i need to go inside,hhmm??

Bharti:What are you going to say??Just..Erm,rehearse with me..Come on!!

Mayank:Uff Bharti!!!

Bharti:I'm waiting,sweetheart...You ring the doorbell and Mahi opens the door...Get started,come on!!

Mayank:Erm hi Mahi...(Mayank saw the cold stare in Bharti's eyes and smiled)Whoa,you can really do a perfect Mahi,Bharti...Way to go!!

Bharti:What the...Concentrate,Mr Mayank Sharma!!!

Mayank:Mahi,i know i was rude to you this afternoon..I shouldn't have barged inside your cabin just like that..In fact,when i thought about it,i wouldn't have preferred it either if you were to barge into my cabin,which you had done a couple of times during some of my most relevant meetings...

Bharti:(hit his head)What do you think you're doing??You're there to apologize,not to taunt her,alright??

Mayank:Ouchh!!Acha baba,one more time...

Bharti:Hhmm ok...

Mayank:Mahi,i'm sorry for ruining your day today for having barged inside your cabin especially when you were not around in the first place...I hope that you could forgive me...And i just wanted to invite you for dinner over at my place for Niharika wanted to meet you and talk to you..It's her special request so i was just hoping that you could just forget all our differences for a while,at least and come and join me and Niharika for dinner this weekend...Think about it and let me know!!Bye...(saw Bharti motionless and blank and nudged her)

Bharti:Huh??

Mayank:What??

Bharti:(smiled widely)Awesome yaar!!!!See,you can be such a gentleman if you really made the effort to do so...

Mayank:Yeahh,you're right Bharti!!

Bharti:So,get going..Come on!!(Mayank got out of the car)Mayu,all the best!!(Mayank went inside towards the door and rang the doorbell)

~At a P.C.O. somewhere~

Jiya:Raj??(got up from her bed with her tousled hair and messed up bedsheet and blanket)What the hell are you calling me at this hour for???

Raj:Jiya,heyy..Are you s..Sleeping???

Jiya:Ermm...(paused)Noo...It's just 12..

Raj:Did you watch a horror movie or something that you're sleeping so early??

Jiya:Raj,maine kahaa na i'm not sleeping...Par..Wait!!Yeh naahin tumhaare ghar ka number hain aur naahi tumhaara mobile number...

Raj:Yeahh..Waise Jiya,tumhaare dad ghar par hain kya??

Jiya:Kyun??

Raj:Nahin yaar,main soch raha tha ki kuch dher tumhaare ghar...

Jiya:Oh hello...Nahin haan,Raj...Dad ghar par nahin hain par tum yahaa nahin aaoge,ok??

Raj:Kyun??Koi aur hain kya tumhaare saath??

Jiya:Kyun??

Raj:Yeahh right,main bhi kisse pooch raha hoon...Tumhaare saath kaun ho sakta hain??(Jiya's mouth was wide open upon hearing the insulting remark from Raj;she closed her mouth and calmed herself)

Jiya:Raj,just shut up ok??Kya chaahiye tumhe??

Raj:Jiya,could you do me a big favour??Call up Sonu and tell her that i won't be able to call her since my battery's flat...Haan..Ek aur baat hain...Tell her that i'll be in MU doing the work and tell her to go and sleep without worrying about anything...

Jiya:Raj,what work??

Raj:Jiya,good night!!

Jiya:Raj,don't you dare hang up on me!!

Raj:Jiya,sweet dreamzz of your dream date,hhmm??Actually i don't think there's even anyone,na??Sweet dreamzz babe!!(hung up)

Jiya:Hel..Hel...Hello??(hung up,sighing deeply)Raj,how do you figure everything about me??Damn!!!!(Raj was seen driving to MU and sneaking inside,making sure that he wasn't seen by anyone)

~On the way home~

Bharti:Where could Mahi have gone to??

Mayank:How would i know??I rang the doorbell at least 5 times...She didn't open...Maybe she's sleeping...

Bharti:Maybe...

Mayank:Now,i've done what you've said and so you'll think about what i've said earlier on,hhmm??

Bharti:What did you say,Mayu???

Mayank:Bharti...

Bharti:Hold on,i've got a call...(attended her call)Heyy Paayu..I'm just about to reach...10 minutes,k??Mayank made the delays,kya karoo??

Mayank:Jhoothi kahi ki!!

Bharti:(shoved Mayank's hand aside and hit him mildly)Acha chal bye...Naina so gayi na??Ohh ok thanks babe..Bas pohanch hi rahi hoon..Bye!!(hung up)Aur tum keh rahe the ki main badal gayi hoon??

Mayank:(rolled his eyes)Bharti,tum badal chuke ho aur mere observation bilkul bhi galat nahin hain...Think about it!!!

Bharti:Thanks for the amazing ride back home...(kissed his cheek before bidding goodbye)Heyy,meet me at MU tomorrow,k??Tomorrow is my my last day there..

Mayank:Sure,just call me up tomorrow and we'll meet...(Bharti nodded and went inside after Mayank drove off from there)

~Men's Universe~

Raj went over gingerly,looking around as he took each step upstairs to Vinita's cabin.He realized that Sonali was right for he leaned on the wall adjacent to Vinita's cabin and overheard her conversation.

Vinita:Ash,these are amazing...You know something??Tomorrow may just be the perfect day for both of us!!You are such a genius...These pics are just fantastic!!Uff,i just can't stop praising you enough yaar...

Ash:And what about my job??

Vinita:Your job at Trends is my promise and my gift to you!!

Ash:But Vini...

Vinita:Are you worried about Mayank??Even after seeing these pics??

Ash:(smiled)Actually,i don't think so!!

Vinita:That's my dear friend Ash!!These piczz are just enough to ruin Mayank Sharma...I'm not going to let go of this opportunity so easily...

Ash:What's with you and Mayank??

Vinita:Well,what should i say??He's firstly a close friend of Bharti's...

Ash:And you're doing this to ruin Bharti??Your rival??

Vinita:Precisely!!If Mayank's reputation is tarnished,ultimately the impact will reach Bharti and if aimed at the exact spot,we can both kiss goodbye to her career...And Mayank won't even have a doubt that you had helped me in this for apparently you're suspended,na??I can easily shift this blame to Shreya,who had caused your suspension..

Ash:Perfect!!Ok,we've done our bit..Let's get going...

Vinita:Ash,i just can't wait for tomorrow to see a crushed Bharti and Mayank!!!(Raj saw both Ash and Vinita and he quickly hid away from their sight;after Vinita and Ash left from there,he went to his cabin and locked himself up in his cabin,walking to and fro,apparently not knowing what to do for the damage had already been done)

Raj:God,sab kuch khatam ho chuka hain...Ab Mahi aur Mayank ka rishtha bhi official ho jaayega..Damn,damn!!!I promised Sonu that i'll take care of it but what the heck!!!Vini,how could you do this??What question was that,Raj??Of course,she's the conniving colleague of your's apart from Gyaan..Why would she leave any opportunities unseized???Arrgghhh!!!!!Aur upar se,mere phone...Mere saare ke saare contacts sab uss phone mein hi hain...No Raj,you're not going back at any cost!!(brushed his fingers through his hair and just let go of his hair in frustration)Agar mujhe Mahi ko bachaana padega toh mujhe jaana hi hoga...Aur waise bhi,mujhe Mayank se bhi toh baat karna tha...Woh ab tak toh aa chuka hoga...Right!!Main chala jaata hoon...Koshish toh jaari rakhna hoga na..!!(left from there and headed to Mayank's place)

Raj parked his car outside Mayank's place and much as his legs seemed heavy as though bound by chains,he simply dragged them towards the door and rang the doorbell,constantly hoping that it be Mayank who would open the door.Raj heaved a deep sigh of relief upon seeing Mayank.

Mayank:Raj??What are you doing here??

Raj:Heyy,i hope you weren't sleeping or something..I had come earlier but you weren't around...

Mayank:You came earlier on??(thought to himself)How come Nihu didn't say anything??

Raj:Yeahh i did,an hour or so back...I needed to talk to you urgently!!

Mayank:Come on inside...

~Bharti's place~

Payal:Heyy,Sanju called..

Bharti:She called??When did she leave?

Payal:Just a few hours back with Alisha..Both of them played with Naina and tucked her in bed before leaving...

Bharti:Hhmm i'll call her after a quick shower..Waise,did Bhaskar call??(Payal kept mum)Payal!!!

Payal:What??

Bharti:You're still mad at him,Payal??

Payal:Can we not talk about him or Jiya,please??

Bharti:Butt why not??I can't bear to see you like this,Payal!!

Payal:How was dinner at Armaan's place??

Bharti:(glared at her and Payal could sense the elevated irritation in Bharti's eyes but she didn't care)You're really gonna try me,Payal??Well,you know what?Mayank had a great deal of fun meeting Mom and getting to know of Shreya's love for her best friend..(Payal blinked in disbelief)Happy??(Payal was lost for words as Bharti closed her room door and headed to shower)

Payal:So,it's really official that Shreya and Armaan...Are in love???(shook her head in disbelief)

Mayank:What's the urgent matte,Raj?

Raj:Actually Mayank,it's about Khushi and her job..I really need you to sanction a few weeks' leave for her..

Mayank:What?But why??

Raj:This is regarding Niyati's safety..She's barely recovering and as far as i know,Gyaan will be freed from jail anytime soon and he could harm both Nidhi and Niyati..In fact,Khushi had only flown down here for her and my dear friend,Niyati..I don't even want to give another chance for Gyaan to inflict pain on Niyati!!Hence,both Khushi and i were discussing about possible options and we came to a conclusion that..(paused as he saw Niharika voicing out to Mayank)

Niharika:Mayu,kaun hain itni raat ko jo...(saw Raj who looked away instantly)Raj??

Mayank:Nihu,do cup coffee lekar aao na,please..

Raj:Nahin Mayank,it's ok..

Mayank:Just join me for company..(gestured Niharika to get the coffee)So,what have you two come up with?

Raj:Bringing Niyati and Nidhi elsewhere,where Gyaan can't find them..Khushi was thinking of going to London,since she's got a home there..But currently she's worried about her job as well...

Mayank:Don't mind me asking you Raj..(Niharika placed the tray with 2 mugs of coffee on the table)

Niharika:Ermm Raj,your mobile dropped on the carpet..(Raj looked down and noticed his mobile,realizing that Niharika must have subtly dropped it for him)

Raj:Thanks..Mayank,you were asking...

Mayank:Nihu,thanks..Thode official baatein ho rahe hain,so..

Niharika:Fine,i'm leaving...(looked at Raj and left,feeling disappointed as Raj didn't bother to look her in the eye)Nitezz,Mayu!!

Mayank:What does Khushi mean to you,Raj??

Raj:She's a dear friend..Actually,more than that!!Mayank,it's just indescribable,but all i'll say is that she's real close to me...

Mayank:Raj,i'm confused and i might need time to think..

Raj:Mayank,time is what i don't have..If i did,i wouldn't have disturbed you in the middle of the night..

Mayank:London is not an option,Raj and...And i can't afford to lose Khushi right now for she's becoming a part of Trends and i need her...(took a few sips from his coffee mug)Let me see...How about Vancouver??

Raj:Vancouver??

Mayank:I'm expanding my office there and she can help me there!!

Raj:I don't know..I'll have to ask her first,Mayank!!

Mayank:In that case,let me do the talking with her directly!!

Raj:Thanks for understanding,Mayank!!(stood up)Alright,i need to get going!!(Mayank nodded;Raj turned to go but stopped himself)

Mayank:Is there anything else,Raj??(saw Raj playing with his fingers,fidgeting and mumbling)Raj,you seem tensed!!

Raj:Ok,ermm i don't know how to put this before you..It's strictly confidential and i...

Mayank:Yeahh??

Raj:I'm not...(paused and inhaled deeply before continuing)Ok,the news isn't confirmed but there are chances of something ugly propping up in your's and Bharti's lives either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow..

Mayank:What??

Raj:(thought to himself)Oh holy crap,what the heck am i doing??I shouldn't have said anything in the first place!!(looked at Mayank)Look,i'm not sure but i'm just asking you to be mentally prepared..Ok,good night!!(rushed from there instantly)

Mayank:News??Ugly???What's going to happen to me and Bharti???Either he shouldn't have said anything or blurt it all out at once but he just left,leaving things in mid-air and wishing me good night??What the...!!!!

~Bharti's place~

Bharti tried dialling Sanjana's number but she wasn't picking up.Bharti tossed her mobile on her desk and went out of her room,heading towards the kitchen to get herself something to drink.As she opened the refrigerator,Payal just popped up,startling Bhsrti who had gotten herself a bottle of Pepsi.

Bharti:What the hell,Payal!!You just..

Payal:Hah,scared you,didn't I??

Bharti:Whateva!!(sat on the sofa,bending her left leg,bringing her knee upwards while she rested her right leg on the sofa and Payal accompanied her)I thought you must have already slept by now..

Payal:Obvious i haven't,Bharti...(paused for a while before continuing)So,what happened during dinner?

Bharti:Nothing..Why??

Payal:If nothing had happened,why were you back in a salwaar??

Bharti:My red top got wet because of Shreya and thank God that one of my salwaars was in Mom's wardrobe..Hence i wore that!!

Payal:And where's your red top??

Bharti:Shuckzz!!I left it there in a rush..

Payal:What exactly did Shreya do??

Bharti:She spilled Pepsi all over me,thinking it to be her love who appeared at the door but to her misfortune,it was me and Mayank..And only i had to get soaked in Pepsi,not Mayank who only appeared at the door after having parked his car..Payal..Just laugh if you want to!!

Payal:(got amused as she wondered to herself)Gosh,she's not even mentioning Armaan's name at all...(took the remote control and switched off the TV)

Bharti:Arre Payal,thodi dher ke liye dekhne toh do na yaar!!

Payal:Ab bas bhi karo na Bharti...Just forgive him..

Bharti:(looked at Payal before taking the remote from Payal,switching on the TV)Forgive whom??

Payal:The guy whose place you had dinner tonight and the same guy whose name you're refusing to take..(Bharti was browsing through the various channels)Arre,tum meri baat sun rahe ho ke nahin???(took the remote from Bharti and switched off the TV for good)What's your problem yaar??Maaf kyun nahin kar rahe ho Armaan ko??

Bharti:You really wanna know the reason,Payal??Just look at today and you'll know why!!(placed the empty bottle of Pepsi on the table and turned to go)Saara mood kharaab karke rakha hai sab ke sab!!

Payal:MIL GAYIII!!!!(Bharti stopped and Payal rushed over to her)You're jealous...

Bharti:WHAT???

Payal:Tum jealous ho...Tum Shreya se jal rahe ho yaar...

Bharti:Kya..Bak..bakwaas kar rahe ho tum??

Payal:Dekho,Armaan ne tumse kuch nahin kahaa uske aur Shreya ke baarein mein aur naturally tumhe bohat gussa aa rahi hain..(Bharti shook her head in disgust as Payal continued to work on her theory behind Bharti's anger)Aur ab tum Armaan ko maaf hi nahin karna chahthe ho..

Bharti:Ho gaya??Aur bhi kuch hai kehne ke liye,huh???

Payal:Naahi tum Armaan se gussa ho,bhal ke tum apna gussa Shreya par bhi...

Bharti:Just shut it,Payal...Do you even realize that you're not even making an inch of sense here??First you decide which of your theories is right,hhmm??I've got no time to waste on such petty issues and mind you,mujhe farqh nahin padtha ki Armaan ki zindagi mein kya hota hain and all,alright??(closed her room door and went to sleep)

Payal:Arre!!!Kam se kam apne mu se Armaan ka naam toh nikla!!Well done,Payal!!Par seriously,yeh doosri theory bohati bakwaas lag rahi thi...(shook her head)So officially Armaan and Shreya are in love..What the hell!!Par ek baat abhi tak samajh mein nahin aayi ki Bharti abhi tak Armaan se itni naaraaz kyun hai???

~Next Day~

Sonali was woken up by Pushpak and little did she realize that she had actually fallen asleep on the couch outside situated in the verandah.As she tried to wake up,she realized that she had sprained her neck in the process.

Sonali:Ouchh!!!

Pushpak:Sonu!!!Tum yahaa so gayi thi puri raat??

Sonali:Mujhe bhi bata nahin chala ki main kab yahaa so gayi thi...

Pushpak:Tum apna bilkul bhi dhyaan nahin dete ho,Sonu!!

Sonali:Sorry,Pushpak...

Pushpak:Chinta matt karo..Actually aaj Maa ne nashtha bana diya hain..Main bas nikal hi raha hoon..Tum bhi jaldi MU pohanch jaao,theekh hai??(Sonali nodded and Pushpak kissed her forehead before leaving)

Sonali:Love you!!(Pushpak threw a flying kiss before leaving from there)

For a few moments,Sonali massaged her neck.She constantly pressed down her neck with her thumb and index finger before she noticed her mother-in-law grabbing hold of the Times Of India.Sonali instantly sprang up,forgetting all about her pain and snatching the paper from her.

Sonali:(grinned sheepishly,having realized her mistake)Sorry Maa,i just needed the Entertainment section..So sorry to have bothered you this way!!

Before her mother-in-law could say anything,she quickly rushed to her room and locked her room door.She rummaged through the papers,scrutinizing every headline and subheadline found in the papers.Just then she realized that she had practically snatched the papers from her mother-in-law and messed the page numbers.She slapped her forehead and quickly arranged the papers in ascending order and took deep breaths before taking a good look at each section of the entertainment segment.Just as she had feared,she saw the very same photograph of Mahi and Mayank in the second page and that enlarged,having taken at least a quarter of the page.Sonali was shocked to read the gross details written in the papers about her best friend.She got the photograph out from her bag and found the exact resemblance to the photograph published in the papers.She read the article,mumbling to herself.

Love or Betrayal??

Who would have thought that a girl's best colleague cheat on her behind her back,sleeping with the love of her life??Truly,indeed,a girl can be her best friend's WORST ENEMY!!This is evident from the intimacy and love blooming between the creative director of the Men's Universe newsletter team,Ms Mahi Talwar and the CEO of Trends,Mr Mayank Sharma who's apparently meant to be in a relationship with Bharti Kapoor,an intern who has been working closely together with Mahi.Both Mr Mayank and Ms Bharti have only admitted to their relationship just recently at the grand success bash of Trends,having celebrated seven years of readership and emerged as the top fashion magazine in several cities,especially Mumbai. TOI questioned several close sources who revealed that there was much tension brewing between Mayank and Mahi for the past few days,who were very much in love way before Bharti had come into the picture.

The truth is yet to be revealed on how Bharti's going to react to this explosive news,which may shatter her dreams forever but one thing is for sure,that love has indeed come in between a deep friendship and working together may not be possible ever again!!(A small photograph of Bharti and Mahi rejoicing and laughing merrily while sipping their cocktails was shown)

Is this the end of Bharti's laughter??Well,all we can say is wait and watch!!

Sonali:Crap!!I'm so screwed up..Gotta rush to MU asap and meet Raj!!(headed to the washroom)

~After some time~

Sonali quickly fixed herself up,getting her essentials,mobile and car keys in her handbag.Just as she opened the door,Madhura called her.She closed her eyes and shook her head,for right now,she barely had the energy to talk to or confront her mother-in-law about anything.She gradually turned to face Madhura.

Sonali:Ji??

Madhura:Sonali,Pushpak ne apna tiffin toh yahaa bhool gaya hain..

Sonali:(murmured)Jaan booj kar yahaa bhool gaya hoga taaki..

Madhura:Kuch kahaa tumne??

Sonali:Nahin Maa,kuch nahin..Mujhe de deejiye,main Pushpak ko office mein de dungi..

Madhura:Nahin..(Sonali was quite confused)Mere kehna ka matlab hain ki aaj main bhi tumhaare saath chalungi..

Sonali:Par Maa,main khud dedungi..

Madhura:Kyun?Koi problem hain Sonali??(smiled subtly)

Sonali:(wondered what Madhura was thinking and thought to herself)Mujhe sach much kuch ghadbad lag rahi hain par filhaal mujhe MU jaldi pohanch ni hain aur yeh sab baatein aur confrontation bhi baad mein ho sakti hain..(Sonali smiled and nodded)Chaliye,Maa!!(drove to MU)

~Trends~

Mayank was infuriated by the article published in the entertainment segment of the papers.He called for Shreya,who just arrived and Ishaan quickly rushed her to meet Mayank.

Shreya:May i come in Sir?

Mayank:Hhmm,lock the door..

Shreya:Sir,are you ok?You seem very tensed!!

Mayank:Shreya,what time did you leave office yesterday??

Shreya:Sir,about 5:30 pm..Yeahh,i went off with Armaan..Why do you ask,Sir??

Mayank:Nothing..Just dial the TOI number,i need to find out who published the disgusting article..

Shreya:Which article,Sir??(Mayank pointed the article to Shreya,who was flabbergasted and speechless,thinking to herself)So,this is the juicy gossip which everyone's talking about from outside...But Mayank sir loves Bharti,na...(Mayank disrupted her chain of thoughts by shouting at her)

Mayank:(snatched the paper from her)Hurry up!!

Shreya:(gulped down her breath in fear and mustered a lil courage to ask)Sir,don't mind me asking you..(Maank glared at her and tried his best to suppress his anger)Sir,aren't you in love with Bharti??I mean,how could you do this to her??Behind her back with Mahi???

Mayank:JUST..SHUT...UP!!!Neither do you possess the right to ask or interfere in my personal affairs nor do i need to answer any of your ridiculous questions!!Now,go and contact the TOI and divert the call to my cabin!!

Shreya:Yes Sir!!(left from there towards her desk)I wonder what Bharti's going through right now!!

~Bharti's place~

Bharti was helping Naina pack her art materials in her bag.She tied Naina's hair into a ponytail before both of them joined Payal for breakfast.

Payal:Gurlzz,you are late...

Bharti:Here we are..Come on Naina,eat this cereal prepared for you by your Payal aunty while i...I shall eat this..

Payal:Heyy,that's my plate,Bharti..

Bharti:Uff chill yaar Paayu...You can have my plate,hhmm??I'll have this fresh fruit yoghurt for breakfast..And the brownie!!Thanks Payal,you want a bite??

Payal:Never mind..(shook her head)Ok,i'm gonna head off,k?(went to her room to get ger bag)

Bharti:Oh well,in that case Naina,mama shall drop you off at school,hhmm??(Naina smiled and nodded)Jaldi khaao!!

Payal:Ok..(got out of her room)Do you need the newspaper,Bharti??Haven't read it today..

Bharti:No yaar,no time right now..So just take it with ya!!

Payal:Okiezz,my darlin' Naina,i'll come and pick you up later,hmm??(Naina nodded and Payal turned to leave after kissing Naina's cheek)

Naina:Payal aunty,you look..

Payal:Is there anything wrong,Naina??On my face??

Bharti:(murmured)S-E-X-Y..

Naina:You look sexy!!(giggled)

Payal:(was totally shocked and surprised at the same time to hear such a compliment from Naina)Naina!!!Who taught you this??(diverted her attention to look at Bharti who had instantly looked elsewhere)Naina,thank you so much!!Just tell your mama that i've caught her!!

Bharti:(looked back at Payal and grinned sheepishly)Guilty as charged!!See you later..

Payal:(smiled)Byw!!(left off)

Bharti:Okie sweetie..Let's rush!!(waited outside her home for an auto)Gosh,i really do need to get a car or something,especially at this hour..There's just no auto wanting to stop!!

Just then,a car stopped in front of Bharti and Naina.

Bharti:Raj????

Raj:Heyy...Can i drop you two gorgeous ladies somewhere??Hop in...

Bharti:Come,Naina..(Naina sat on Bharti's lap and Raj resumed driving)It's a surprise..What brings you here so early in the morning??

Raj:Have you read the papers today??

Bharti?Nope..In fact,all three of us woke up late today and Payal took the paper with her today to her radio station...Why??

Raj:Nothing..(Bharti directed Raj to Naina's school and upon reaching her school,Naina waved to Bharti and Raj before walking with her friend to her classroom)Waise Bharti..(continued driving)How was dinner??

Bharti:Just as how any normal dinner would be..

Raj:I meant,at Armaan's place..

Bharti:How did you figure??

Raj:I went to Mayank's place last night and that's how i got to know..

Bharti:Ok..But what's wrong with Raj Malhotra today??He's up so early,huh??Nothing less of a miracle by the way..

Raj:(smiled weakly)Bharti,i'm...I just don't know how to break this to you..I had given a hint to Mayank last night too but i didn't expect it to come out in the open so soon!!

Bharti:Raj,stop beating around the bush and come to the point!!

Raj:Look at this page..(passed the TOI paper to Bharti)

Bharti held onto the paper firmly and her eyes widened in shock,being unable to grasp the obscene words used to judge two dear friends of her's.Her eyes were welled up and all of a sudden,she demanded Raj to stop the car.Raj was initially shocked but he did obey her,parking his car by the roadside.

Raj:Bharti,i know it's really difficult to take in but...

Bharti:You think???

Raj:Bharti,please calm down..

Bharti:If whoever who published this preposterous article comes before me,i;ll surely tear his life apart,break his limbs and strangle him to death...Just how dare he??

Raj:Heyyy,relax Bharti..You are freaking me out now!!Ok,ermm let's just think of it this way..Now,you won't have to put up with being Mayank's girlfriend,hhmm??

Bharti:RAJJ!!!(got really exasperated and got out of the car)Argghh!!!(Raj instantly got out of the car and rushed to Bharti who had crushed the newspaper in anger;he held her face and Bharti hugged him whi;e her tears streamed down)

Raj:Bharti,i'm sorry...I didn't mean it that way..

Bharti:(withdrew from the hug and mildly hit him)It's not you,Raj...Just think of the humiliation that Mayank and Mahi are going to suffer through this false news..Wait...Raj,you said that you gave a hint about this to Mayank last night,right??(Raj looked elsewhere,feeling awfully screwed up and almost wishing that he wasn't anywhere near Bharti right now)What do you know about this,Raj??

Raj:Bharti,aren't we like getting late for MU??

Bharti:We aren't going anywhere until i get everything out of you...

Raj:(closed his eyes and gritted his teeth)Damn it!!(turned to face Bharti)I wasn't exactly sure of what was going to happen but i overheard their conversation...And i tried to stop whoever i could but...

Bharti:Whose conversation,exactly??

Raj:Vinita and...Ashley!!

Bharti:Ash??(gasped)But..But..How is she involved in this??(Raj revealed every detail of his and Sonali's night at MU)I'm not going to spare them both..(turned to go but Raj stood in front of her,stopping her)

Raj:Where do you think you're going,Bharti??You can't achieve anything in anger for a great deal of damage has already occurred!!Just get in the car and we'll both think of something with a calm mind,along the way..Come!!

~Men's Universe~

Meanwhile in MU,everyone kept busying themselves in getting the latest updates on Mahi and Mayank and the news just simply continued spreading just like a spark having spread it's deep outrage into a wildfire.Initially Amarjeet had been proud of his employees for showing such keen interest in work.However,Jiya and Sonali had cleared his misunderstanding by showing the article published.Sonali excused herself as she saw Mahi.

Sonali:Mahi...Mujhe tumse..

Mahi:(tried her best to smile but couldn't think of the mocking eyes staring at her)Leave me alone,alright??I don't need to hear anything...

Madhura:Hi..Sonali,tum mujhe introduce nahin karwaaoge??

Sonali:Maa,please yeh waqt nahin hain..

Mahi:Namaste Aunty..(wiped her tear which she felt,forming on her eyelid)Aunty,please excuse me...

Madhura:Ek minute..Mahi hain na tumhaari naam??Woh akhbaar mein dekh liya tha..(Sonali glared at Madhura)

Sonali:Maa,aapko nahin lagta ki aapko abhi jaana chaahiye??

Madhura:Haan,zaroor...Par main toh bas yeh tasveer tumhe lautaane aayi thi...Jo tumhaare bag se ghir gayi thi,Sonali...

Mahi:Kaisi tasveer,Aunty??

Sonali:Aap yaha Pushpak ke khaana lekar aayi thi na??

Mahi:Sonali,let me see the photograph..

Sonali:Mahi,yeh kuch nahin hain...(Mahi snatched the photograph from her and realized the exact resemblance when compared to the photograph published in the article)

Mahi:Tumne yeh sab kiya tha Sonu???

Sonali:Mahi???Main aisa kyun karungi??I...

Mahi:Kyun nahin Sonu???Tumne hi mujhse yeh sab karwaaya tha aur tum hi mujhse pooch rahi ho??(wiped her tears)Mujhe nahin bata tha ki mere apne hi dost mere peet peeche khanjar lekar khadee rahegi aur mujhe...(left from there to her cabin)

Sonali:Mahi...Mahi!!!!!(thought to herself)Yeh kya ho gaya??Nahin nahin,Mahi yeh sab vishwaas nahin karegi..Woh bas apni gussa nikaal rahi thi aur kuch nahin...(glanced at Madhura who smiled at her and went towards her)

Madhura:I'm so sorry Sonali...Tum toh dosti ki bhi kaabil nahin ho,toh phir tum mere beta ka kya khaaq khayaal rak paayegi...!!

Sonali:Aapne yeh acha nahin kiya hain,Maa..

Madhura:Really??Aur tumhaare boyfriend ka kya??Agar ek baar main Pushpak ko khabar kardoo ki tumhaare aur kisi aur ladke ke beech kuch chal raha hain toh??

Sonali:Mujhe aapke yeh bakwaas sunne ke liye waqt bilkul bhi nahin hain kyunki iss waqt mere dost ko meri sabse zyaada zaroorat hain...Haan,aap agar Pushpak ko khabar karna chahthi hain,toh kariye...Mujhe koi farqh nahin padhtha!!

Madhura:Itna barosa hain apne pyaar par??

Sonali:Poora barosa hain apne aur Pushpak ke pyaar par...Aapko jo ukhaadna hain,ukhaad li jeeye...Cuz i don't care!!!(headed towards Mahi's cabin)

Pushpak:Maa??Aap aur yahaa???

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~Jab Lurve Hua Part 246~

Sonali kept knocking on Mahi's cabin door but to no avail.

Sonali:Mahi,please meri baat suno na...Mujhe sach much inn sabke baarein mein koi khabar nahin thi aur agar mujhe khabar hoti,kya main tumse share nahin karti???

Mahi:Sonali,just leave me alone!!!And i mean it..Just GO!!!!

Sonali:Mahi,i'm not leaving you anywhere...Right now,both of us need each other and you very well know it!!!

MahI:(unlocked her cabin door and walked to her desk while Sonali quickly got inside and locked the cabin door)What do you want??

Sonali:(took Mahi's right hand and placed it on her head)Tumhaare kasam Mahi...Maine kuch bhi nahin kiya tha!!Yeh sab...(looked elsewhere)

Mahi:(looked at Sonali through her glistening tears)Yeh sab kya??Sonu,(raised Sonali's chin and turned it towards her)Kya,Sonu???

Sonali:Vinita aur Ash!!

Mahi:Kya??(Sonali nodded)Ash??

Sonali:Usne yeh sab kuch Shreya ke naukri ko khatre mein dhalne ke liye kiya tha aur apne naukri ko waapas lene ke liye kiya tha..Aur Vinita Mayank par vaar karna chahthi thi taaki woh directly Bharti par asar padhe..Yeh sab pata lagaane se pehle yeh sab kuch ho gaya..Maine aur Raj ne poori koshish kiya tha par...Mahi,i'm...

Mahi:Aur yeh photograph???

Sonali:Bataa nahin ki kis manoos ghadi mein mujhe yeh photograph Raj ne dikhaayi thi...Aur upar se usne yeh tasveer mujhse lena bhool gaya tha aur agar yeh sab kaafi nahin tha,toh mere pyaare boyfriend ko apna tiffin bhoolna tha aaj ke din hi aur mere saas...Arrgghh!!!I really don't know what her problem is but i know one thing for sure..She's trying to break me and Pushpak up...(Mahi smiled out of nowhere)Arre,tum hass rahe ho??Thank God,kam se kam mere saas kuch toh kaam aaya!!(Sonali wiped Mahi's tears)Mujhe apne dosti nahin khoni thi...Tumhaare dosti ke bina main kaise..

Mahi:Ab yeh melodrama band karogi??Tumhe waqay mein laga ki humaari dosti par asar ho sakti hain??Don't be an idiot,Sonu!!

Sonali:We're cool then,Mahi??

Mahi:No we are not,Sonu!!!Sirf tumhaare kaaran maine abhi tak Armaan kuch bhi nahin bataaya tha aur ab dekho??Sab kuch khul gayi hain aur ab bata nahin ki kya hona baaki hain...

Sonali:Mahi,trust me yaar...Mujhe sach much iski khabar bilkul nahin thi..In fact,maine Ketki ko bhi warn kiya tha..

Mahi:Ketki??

Sonali:Actually Mayank aaya tha na tumse baat karne uss din jab humaare presentation hua tha??

Mahi:Go on...

Sonali:Actually rumours phelne lag rahi thi..Maine Ketki ko dhamki di thi ki aisi ulti kahaani shuru nahin karne ke liye warna uss naukri gayi haath se..Aur uske baad aisa kuch nahin hua tha aur mujhe laga ki sab theekh tha jab tak maine Ash ko dekha tha..Aur woh photograph bhi aur maine Raj se kahaa tha thoda sa spy work karne ke liye...Par hum dono ko kuch exact nahin bata tha ki kya hona waala tha...

Mahi:FYI, yeh baatein sirf khabar nahin hain,bhalke humaare website par bhi hain...

Sonali:Kya???

Mahi:It's preposterous!!Just look at the edition...

Sonali:Mahi,i'm..(went towards Mahi after taking a look at the website which was opened on Mahi's laptop)I really didn't expect it...

Mahi:I don't know what to make of this,Sonu...Now,all anyone could possibly think of me is that i'm this sick,cheap,conniving colleague of Bharti's who's apparently slept with Bharti's fiance and am so cool with it...

Sonali:Mahi,it's not that bad na...

Mahi:Sonu,what could be so worse than losing one's dignity,trust to a bunch of media bent on making the most out of this kinda scoop???

Sonali:You're worried about your friendship with Bharti...If this is your state,have you thought about Mayank??What he must be going through??

Mahi:Why do you even care,Sonu??In fact,why should i care about him when it's all because of him??If he had told Bharti the truth in the first place that both of us aren't in love,this wouldn't have happened...First,Bharti misunderstood everything and now things got so worse that..That...Arrghhh,how am i even going to face Bharti???And Armaan??I ruined it for him!!!Sonu,i ruined everything..Damn!!!!(unlocked the door and stormed from there,only to be confronted by Armaan and Jiya;Sonali stood behind Mahi,frozen with shock)

~Trends~

Bharti and Raj entered Mayank's cabin,much to Shreya's shock.

Bharti:Mayank...

Mayank:Bharti,tum???

Raj:Ermm Bharti,main MU mein intezaar karunga,ok??(Bharti nodded;Raj left from there and bumped into Shreya who followed him to the lift lobby)What do you want,Shreya??

Shreya:Raj,is Bharti alright??

Raj:Now,what do you mean by that??

Shreya:You know the whole article,thingy??She must be so shattered after knowing what Mayank sir did behind...

Raj:Just stop,ok??(Shreya looked confused)How can you even think that of your very own boss??Or Mahi in that matter??Shreya,i know you are pretty new and naive in this industry but if you want to stick in this industry and especially in Trends,then you've really got to open your eyes and do something about trusting certain people who may ultimately sabotage you in the long run and may even rip you off your job!!!

Shreya:Raj..What??(The lift door closed just before she could clarify things with Raj)My job's in danger??

~Mayank's cabin~

Mayank:I'm...Bharti,i..

Bharti:Stop hesitating...I know that it's a really horrible situation to face right now..Mayank,just be calm,ok??

Mayank:You want me to be calm,Bharti???Are you out of your mind or something???Have you even noticed what's been written in the papers and all over the websites???

Bharti:Websites???(Mayank showed her some of the fashion websites,including Men's Universe's and Trends')Ohh crap!!

Mayank:I've put my informer into finding out about the publisher...Once i get hold of whoever who wrote this,i'm really going to tear him apart!!!I swear upon Radhika,Bharti!!!

Bharti:Mayank!!!!!STOP...Get a hold of yourself!!(paused for a while)You're not going to achieve anything by this...Even i got angry half an hour back when i read it but Raj explained to me that we've got to remain calm...

Mayank:This person,whoever he or she is,ruined my reputation in one go,Bharti and you're telling me..

Bharti:Yes,i'm telling you...Let it be!!!What do you think Mayank??That your anger is gonna impact the publisher??No Way!!In fact,they would love to see you in pain,cursing your own fate...Mayank,let's just say that now things are going to be much more easier...

Mayank:Excuse me??How exactly,Bharti??

Bharti:Well,that's because now i don't have to come in between you and Mahi any longer...Yeah,there's another point that now i've got to fake my anger at you for having betrayed my trust since you cheated behind my back...

Mayank:Bharti,i would never,in my wildest dreams,do such a thing to you...

Bharti:Uffo Mayank,i can't be happy for you right now,na??This is all a pretense,that's all...We'll give back what the media gave us...

Mayank:Huh??

Bharti:The media expects me to be mad at you..Well let's show it to them...And trust me,you go and find out who did this while i'll make sure that no one ever comes in between you or Mahi...(paused for a while)

Mayank:(thought to himself)Crap!!Ab yeh Mahi ka chapter hamesha ke liye khula hi rahega...Main yahaa khatam karne ki koshish kar raha hoon par woh chapter band hona ka naam hi nahin le raha hain...Ek second,yeh bahaana bhi toh main use kar sakta hoon na??Mahi se door rehne ke liye??

Bharti:Waise Mayank,have you talked to Mahi??Even yesterday,you were supposed to talk to her and invite her over for dinner...

Mayank:Bharti,i've not..And i don't think it's a good idea right now..

Bharti:I don't believe you,Mayank!!!You're such a spoiler,do you know that???Come with me..

Mayank:Huh??

Bharti:Just come with me...Right now!!!

While Sonali stood before Pushpak and his mum outside her cabin,her mind actually flitted through the thoughtd of what Mahi and Armaan could be talking about.

Pushpak:Are you even listening to me Sonali??(Sonali didn't respond;she looked to her sides and she stopped as she saw Mayank and Bharti together)

Sonali:Pushpak,i'm done with standing and hearing you go on about how i've so-called insulted your mum's upbringing..Seriously i don't care at the moment..

Pushpak:Now,when did i even bring up anything on upbringing??(saw Sonali walk off without saying anything)

Madhura:Pushpak,don't you realize what i've just said?She doesn't care about you..You are the last person she's worried about right now..

Pushpak:Maa,right now she's tensed about her best friend..Why don't you just go home for the time being,hhmm??

Madhura:Pushpak??

Pushpak:Maa,seriously just leave!!And thanks for the tiffin!!(Madhura left while Pushpak fell in deep thoughts)"Could Maa be right after all?It's only been some time since Sonu and i had come together..No..Maa must probably be having some sort of a misunderstanding.."(saw Sonali in conversation with Bharti and Mayank)

Bharti:Sonu,woh sab chod..Yeh bataao ki Mahi kahaa hai?

Sonali:Kyun?Kuch kaam tha??

Bharti:Sonuu..Mahi kahaa hai??

Sonali:Woh..actually,woh..

Jiya:Sonu,thank God ki tum yahaa..(stopped herself as she saw Bharti and Mayank)Ermm hi guyzz..

Bharti:Jiya,where is Mahi??(Sonali held Jiya's palm)Jiya,speak up...

Jiya:Armaan ke cabin mein..(Bharti widened her eyes and looked at Mayank)

Bharti:Mayank..Go and talk to her right now!!

Mayank:What??I can't go and talk to her alone!!

Bharti:Oh really??You expect me to believe that??After whatever you've done behind my back,you're feigning innocence??(Mayank was literally shocked to hear Bharti's words but as he looked intently at Bharti's eyes,he realized that she was actually gesturing him to play along with her and act)

Sonali:(murmured to Jiya)Jiya, one doubt..Why is Bharti actually mad at Mayank??I mean,she surely already knows from Mayank's stupidity at Nirvana Hall,that he and Mahi are in love..I mean,isn't it a bit too late in reacting now??

Jiya:(murmured back)Actually,i was thinking that she's mad at Mayank for betraying her trust but you just made your point and it is driving me nutzz too but not as much as what's happening in Armaan's cabin for he's really pissed with Mahi..

Sonali:What????(Jiya looked at Sonali who practically shouted at her,bringing the attention of several eyes around them and Sonali tried to manage the situation)Mayank,i'll bring you to Mahi..Come...

Jiya:Yeahh..Come with us,Mayank...(Mayank went with Jiya and Sonali while Bharti heaved a sigh of relief from within)

Bharti was about to go to her cabin when she was stopped by Ketki and Sunny.Raj,who had just reached MU went towards Bharti.

Bharti:Yes Ketki??

Ketki:Ermm i don't know how to say it to you...But we all feel really bad for you Bharti...Such a shocking news and that too on your farewell day...It's really...

Sunny:Shocking and disgusting,i tell you...Par kya kare??Kismat agar kharab ho toh hum laakh chaahe badalne ki..Badalte hi nahin hain na??

Raj:Ho gaya tum dono ka,huh??(Sunny and Ketki almost jerked)

Bharti:Raj,ek minute...Ermm Ketki aur Sunny,iss waqt mujhe tum dono ki jhooti hamdardi bilkul bhi nahin chaahiye,ok??(left from there to her cabin and Raj too followed her)

~A Few Hours Later~

Bharti rinsed her face with the chilly waters running from the tap in the washroom.However,despite repeated attempts,she couldn't stop herself from thinking of what she had spat out in anger at someone who had been a special friend,ever since she got to know him.Pondering over the allegations that he had blindly put before her,she looked at herself in the mirror and smiled,knowing that she did nothing wrong after all.

She walked out of the washroom and headed to her cabin where she began to empty her shelf comprising of her books.It didn't matter how messed up her hair seemed;she just wanted to leave the office for good.

~Armaan's cabin~

Mayank was super pissed after hearing Bharti and the allegations that she had listed.Mayank clenched his fist in staunch anger and was about to advance towards Armaan but Mahi held his wrist firmly.

Mayank:What do you think you're doing??

Mahi:Mayank,right now there is no point in getting angry...No one here had any clue of this...And it's better that you go to Bharti for she needs you right now!!(Mayank's anger mellowed down a lil as he realized the point in Mahi's words;he looked down at his wrist and Mahi let go of his hand)I'm...

Mayank:(looked at Armaan)You better stay away from Bharti for good or else i'll personally handle you!!Let this be my first and final warning to you!!!(stormed out from there)

Raj:Dude,what the hell were you thinking???

Jiya:Mahi,Sonu and Raj,is it ok if i ask you guyzz to just leave him for a while??

Raj:Unbelievable,Jiya..After all these,you're..Whatever!!!(left from there,and Mahi and Sonu rushed to follow Raj to the member's lounge)

Jiya:You ok??

Armaan was not responding to her at all.All Jiya could see was tears streaming down from his eyes.She knew that he might probably ask her to leave him alone but she knew that right now,he needs her the most and she sat beside him on the floor,leaning her head against his shoulder and mildly whispering to him,"Armu,i'm here for you,don't worry!!".

~Member's Lounge~

Raj:She heard it all along and she didn't even give a clue of it??

Sonali:Seriously that's a HUGE surprise to me...

Mahi:Shocking,to be exact...In fact,if i were in her place,i would have practically defended myself or even shouted at him that moment itself...I mean,Armaan seriously shouldn't have said all those...I know he gets mad at Bharti,really mad but heyy,is that something to accuse her???

Sonali:Jiya got really drunk and she's a super close friend of Armaan's,so...

Raj:Really??So,if i were to say something like that of Mahi,you wouldn't have a problem huh,Sonu??

Sonali:What??

Raj:Your reaction just explained everything...You know something,Sonu??No one's got the right to get this mad at someone that he makes it even more formidable to even get the allegations out of her head...She was in a brittle condition and all he cared about was to shout it out from his chest??So what if Jiya got drunk??Jiya got drunk only because Jiya wanted to get drunk...We can't compel anyone to get drunk,and what does he even know about Bharti??(sipped his coffee)Bharti had the right to shout back at him and she just did that...I totally support her in this matter!!!

Mahi:We all do,Raj but does that solve everything???Armaan..You know how he is??

Sonali:Mahi,Raj is absolutely right..Armaan can't react this way every time he gets mad!!I mean he gets mad at us too but he has never reacted this way with us...Why is it that he gets so aggressive wherever Bharti is concerned???

Mahi:Sonu,he loves her for God's sake!!Don't you get it??I mean...

Raj:No,he doesn't!!He doesn't,Mahi and if he does,he can bloody well forget it!!!I'm not at all going to let this happen...Pehle Jiya aur ab tum...What the hell's wrong with you girls??

Mahi:What do you mean??You mean to say we are at fault??IT is clearly so evident that Armaan still has feelings for Bharti which he is not being able to express it to her...

Raj:I don't care but i'm not going to let him express it and ruin everything...

Mahi:Raj,stop it!!Are you out of your mind???(shook her head)This is getting more and more ridiculous!!We are sitting here trying to mend and eradicate the gap between Armaan and Bharti and here you are furthering and furthering the distance between them...

Raj:Don't you think that it's the best thing to do especially when your dear friend can't even understand when to say what exactly...Just imagine if anything were to happen to her then,what would he do??

Sonali:Raj..Par..

Raj:You listen to me,Sonu..I'm seriously sick and tired of explaining this over and over again to Jiya..God knows what she's talking to him about,right now...But things don't work like in the movies,alright??This is life--real life,which we are talking about!!!Just move on,get it??Carrying the emotional baggage with you is not going to help you at all in any way!!!

Sonali:(huffed)Ok,fine!!Ok,just relax..Mahi,you too!!

Mahi:Damn it!!If only the misunderstanding of Bharti's had been cleared earlier about me and Mayank,this wouldn't have happened...

Sonali:Now,how the hell would i know that this would get leaked out??And that too,like this??I had warned Ketki and it did work but how are we supposed to know that Vi...Ok,keep it down...Vinita's coming!!(the three of them sipped their coffee and just looked around)Waise Raj,what do you think we ought to do with Mahi,now that her secret's out??(Mahi had not thought that Sonali would even start a conversation with her "love affair" in the first place and Sonali raised her eyebrow)

Raj:Yeahh,i mean we are your best mates..At least you should have given us a hint about it...All we could ever think of between you and Mayank is enmity and lots of hatred for each other...But Sonu,you do know now for sure that opposites do attract!!

Sonali:Fatal attraction,i must say!!(Vinita left from there,feeling quite confused)Damn her!!

Mahi:Arrgghh..Sonu,i would have closed the chapter of Mayank today by confiding in Armaan but you had to come right in with Mayank at that point of time,didn't ya??

Sonali:I'm no fortune teller or astrologist to know when something's about to happen..You should have informed me that you were gonna tell Armaan...Stop blaming me,will you??

Raj:Just shut it guyzz..The blaming game can go on and on without a stop but right now,we've got to think of something...This is surely not the way to let Bharti go...It's her farewell for God's sake...

Mahi:I don't think i can ever face her ever..Just look at what I've done...

Sonali:We can make it up to her!!Surprise party at her place??

Raj:Right..A surprise party for her,to tell her how much we love her and how much we're gonna miss her...And Mahi,you'll come and make it up to her..And sort everything out with her,tonight itself,hhmm??Come here and give me a hug!!(Mahi hugged Raj who rubbed his palm on her midline,assuring her that everything will be alright)

Mahi:Ok,i need to go and see Amarjeet sir..Meet you later...(left from there)

Sonali:Raj,we can get all the arrangements done and for that,we might need Payal's and Naina's help...

Raj:Yeahh and i'll invite Khushi and Niyati as well...

Sonali:Waise,were you joking about not letting Armaan express his love for Bharti??

Raj:Goshh,Sonu am i even smiling???

Sonali:Ok,i know itz a stupid question from my part but heyy,i was just being hopeful..

Raj:Seriously,for what Sonu??I just wish they both stay distant from each other..

Sonali:Raj!!!Ok,i agree that he went way overboard this time round but why are you throwing out such pessimistic wishes into the universe??

Raj:Just being hopefulSonu...That my wish gets accepted!!!

Sonali:(closed her eyes,shook the thought away before looking at Raj and explaining to him)Raj,he loves her!!He's quite possessive of her,i guess..

Raj:Sonu,Bharti deserves much more in life!!!Anywayzz,why are we even talking about this???

Sonali:Raj,you're only saying this cuz you aren't in love..

Raj:And according to you,this is love??

Sonali:Yeahh...In fact,from my perspective,Armaan's expressing himself openly,be it through his anger..And after having contemplated so much about his anger towards us and that towards Bharti,you can really feel his love for Bharti in his anger..It's special,Raj..It is different!!!Initially,it didn't make sense to me either but as i think of several incidents in their lives,I only see one thing which remains constant...

Raj:What?His anger???

Sonali:(shook her head)NO!!!His love for Bharti!!(Raj rolled his eyes)What do you know?You've never fallen in love,so how can i even expect you to feel anything??(Raj looked intently at Sonali)You simply satisfy your needs by flirting and sleeping with girls and what do you do after that??You dump them...

Raj:If you call Armaan's craziness and anger as love,then i'm so freakin' glad that i'm so far away from love..I'm not interested in converting my life into some convoluted piece of complicated crap!!What i'm doing is more of a social service--i satisfy my own needs and at the same time,girls enjoy the attention from me..It works in both ways,Sonu!!

Sonali:Well,that's easy enough for you to say..Now that i think of it,you're right in terming love as complicated crap..

Raj:Ok,what the heck is wrong with you now??You were full of praises for love,promoting it like the official guardian of love fluttering to and fro till a few seconds back..And look at you now,as though you're about to mourn over the loss of a loved one..

Sonali:Yaar Raj,Pushpak's mum had come here..

Raj:Ohhh so that lady's Pushpak's mum??I caught a glimpse of her just now..Anywayzz,carry on..

Sonali:Yaar,i didn't manage to sleep well last night..God only knew how i had slept on the couch in the verandah and i had woken up late,only to realize that Pushpak was about to leave for MU,,Then i had not only snatched the entertainment segment of TOI but also locked myself in my room to read it..Pushpak's mum wanted to personally come over to MU to hand the tiffin to her dear son and i just wanted to rush here to meet you and Mahi..I tell you Raj,she's surely bent on breaking me and Pushpak up..

Raj:Gosh,i bet you watch way too many idiotic saas-bahu crappy soaps on your tube when you reach home..

Sonali:No,i don't!!!n fact,i'm sue she's dying to let her son know about how she had seen the two of us together last night...

Raj:She did??

Sonali:I expected a confrontation last night itself but she simply smiled subtly and went to sleep without saying anything..

Raj:Then it's just your illusion,Sonu!!Uffo Pushpak loves you and that's the only thing that ought to matter!!

Sonali:I don't know!!I didn't even talk to him properly just now..

Raj:No worries,i'm here as a back up for you if Pushpak were to leave you,k?(Sonali's mouth fell open in shock)

Sonali:You idiot!!!(almost poured the coffee onto Raj's shirt but Raj moved away and the coffee ultimately spilled on Pushpak's shirt)Oops!!!I'm so sorry Pushpak!!

Raj:(bursted out laughing)She surely is..(whispered to Sonali)You just wished it was his mum instead na??(Sonali his his elbow and gestured him to leave;Raj left,turning around and gesturing to her that he'll call her later and she nodded)

Sonali:Pushpak,i'm really sorry..(Pushpak just looked at her)I was annoyed with Raj!!Heyy,you should be glad that the coffee wasn't hot..Erm,hot cappuchino,hhmm??(tried to bring a smile on Pushpak's face but he just turned around and walked away)Arre!!(followed suit but just then,she saw Mayank having approached Mahi near the foyer)

Mayank:Hey..Just spare me a minute,will you?

Mahi:Erm,come with me...(went to her cabin and she locked the door after Mayank entered)How is Bharti??

Mayank:I don't know..She didn't say a word to me since she was busy packing her stuff..Just hold on a sec..(answered his call)Yeah??

Shreya:Sir,aapki meeting hai abhi aur kuch investors aaye huwe hain...

Mayank:Investors??Shreya,i'm in the middle of something right now...Please get Maria to reschedule all my meetings,you get me??I don't think i'll be back anytime soon...And no more calls!!(hung up)

Mahi:Mayank,i think you should..

Mayank:I think it all started with my mistake..I should have told Bharti everything instantly but it's not as if i didn't try..Now she's not talking to me and i don't know what i ought to do...Mahi,she has never hidden anything so huge from me..She kept all of this within herself and she didn't even let me know anything..I mean,i took her with me to Armaan's place last night for dinner..How could she even agree to it in the first place if all of these had happened???Why is she even letting Armaan shout at her in the first place??

Mahi:Mayank,ermm neither did i or anyone else had any clue of what had happened at the hospital..We had no idea of what exactly happened but Armaan grew mad for his close friend got drunk for the first time;she was in such an inebriated state...

Mayank:I don't care about that,Mahi...How dare he say anything about Bharti's upbringing or her parents' divorce??What does he know about her that makes him eligible to judge Bharti's character???if i had known this earlier,i wouldn't have even brought her to his place for dinner!!!If you hadn't stopped me then,i would have...

Mahi:Mayank,please...He...I apologize on his behalf but please just bury this whole incident away and forget it!!

Mayank:Really??You think it's that easy for me to do that??Or Bharti in this matter???What did he say??That Bharti's the root cause for her parents to get divorced???Who can ever tolerate such an accusation,Mahi??And who would shout at a patient who was in a delicate condition??FYI,there is just so much that no one really knows about Bharti,not even her colleagues here...I can't believe that i couldn't do anything to ease her pain,that i couldn't have known her pain earlier and take her away...From everything which brings her pain!!

Mahi:(placed her hand on Mayank's palm)Mayank...I'm..

Mayank:(took a step forward away from Mahi)I'm sorry..I shouldn't have said anything in the first place...Ermm,this is a letter..If you got the time,read it and let me know your answer...

Mahi:What is..(before she could complete what she intended to ask,Mayank had already unlocked the door and left from there)

Mahi unfolded the letter and began to read it.

"First of all,i ought to have said Sorry for barging into your cabin earlier..As i thought about it,i too felt it was wrong of me to do so,at least i wouldn't have expected you or anyone else in that matter to barge into my cabin like that but i simply wanted to put Nihu's request before you and leave asap!!In fact,i had rang your home doorbell with the hope of sorting everything out last night itself but i guess you were sleeping..Raj had come to my place to warn me of something dreadful that was about to happen to me and Bharti but who wouuld have thought that this would happen??I'm again not justifying for any of my actions now...

Coming to the point,Nihu actually would like you to come over for dinner over the weekends and this was what i had come,to talk to you about,the other day but you were just not ready to listen!!!But you know what??You don't have to come;i'll manage somehow and i'll try to break us up in front of Nihu!!

Mayank Sharma"

Mahi:If he could take care of everything,why did he bother telling me anything in the first place??(folded the letter and kept it in the small compartment of her bag and headed to meet Sonali at the carpark)

~Radio Station~

Payal:But is she ok??I've got to call her...

Mahi:No Payal,don't do that..She's busied herself in packing her stuff and even when Mayank went to talk to her,she didn't respond to him..And now i've got no idea how i'm ever going to face her!!

Payal:She hid it from me as well???Why????

Sonali:Payal,maybe she was really disturbed then,that's why she didn't prolly confide in anyone..Actually both of us are here,thinking of giving Bharti a special farewell surprise at he rplace tonight since MU is not a feasible venue at the moment...Just a small party,you think you can help us and Raj out??We don't want her to leave us and MU in a harsh and bitter way!!

Payal:That is really sweet of you guyzz...I would do anything to get her smile back!!Let me see if i can get the rest of the day off,from my boss...Just stay here,i'll be right back...

~After some time~

Sonali:What happened,Payal??

Payal:Sorry guyzz,i can't take the day off since Shaz had already taken the leave and i'm taking over her shifts for the day but i assure you i'll be by her place by 7 pm...So we can still make it...

Mahi:Wait a sec,have you guyzz thought about Bharti??How are we going to make it a surprise if Bharti's gonna be home??

Sonali:Raj can help us out here...He can keep her busy...(called up Raj and told him of the plan)

Raj:Hhmm,i'm still out...I'm not sure if Bharti has left or not..I can surely bring her out for a couple of drinks...To just make her feel better??

Sonali:Ok,but whatever it may be,you've gotta bring her to her place by 8:30 or the most,9 pm,k??

Raj:Ok,deal!!Chal,bye..(hung up)

Sonali:Ok,the deal's set...Payal,thanks for helping us out...Ermm,is it ok if we pick Naina up along the way too to help us??

Payal:She'll really love that..She'll be done in an hour's time..LEt me get you the address..

Mahi:Payal,i know her playschool..Remember,i had picked her up a few times???

Payal:Oh yes...Ok then!!See ya later..

Sonali:Bye!!(Payal's quite glad that Bharti had actually worked with such caring people and just hoped that everything would turn alright for the rest of the day)

~Evening Hours~

Raj had actually reached MU only around 3:30 pm but by then Bharti had already left from there and regardless of the number of times he tried her mobile,he could only feel his inner voice that he was trying a lil too late,as Bharti had her mobile switched off.

Raj:Great!!Fab,amazing!!!Now what??(called up Sonali)Ok,not a word but listen to me...Bharti's already left from MU and you've got no idea what actually happened!!!

Sonali:Raj,it's 4:30pm and i'm actually in the middle of a meeting with Ms D'Costa,here..Will you please..

Raj:Don't even think of hanging up on me...

Sonali:(held her receiver and addressed her client)I'm sorry but could you just excuse me for a few minutes,please??It's an urgent call...(excused herself to a corner and talked to Raj)This better be crucial,Raj...What happened at MU??

~Flashback:1 hour back~

Raj:Heyy Jiya..Any idea where Bharti is???(Jiya looked really gloomy and her eyes were welled up)What?What's wrong??

Jiya:Bharti...She's left!!!

Raj:What???But she wasn't supposed to leave till 5 pm,at least..

Jiya:She left with Mayank...She's..

Raj:What,Jiya??

Jiya:She packed all her stuff and Mayank and one of his staff came to assist him in bringing her stuff away...Armaan came in between and..

Raj:Will you stop with the cliffhangers already??Just continue..

Jiya:(gulped down her breath)He tried to apologize to her for whatever accusations he had placed on her..He didn't stop trying in stopping her but every hope has been flushed down the drain for she remained as stoic as ever,even after i had intervened on Armaan's behalf..

Raj:What did you exactly do??

Jiya:I asked her to forgive Armaan..Since i had no qualms or any complaints whatsoever,i requested her to not have any either against Armaan..But...Her questions left me speechless!!She had way too many questions and i..I had nothing to offer but a chance for my best friend to prove himself..

Raj:What did she say,Jiya??

Jiya:She was right in asking me if i was forced to get drunk..I cleared the matter instantly,for it was of my own will that i wanted to know and feel how freedom and a carefree life would taste like,at least for one night...But i had nothing in me when she asked me how would i feel if i were to be questioned on my upbringing of a child..She was right in saying that Armaan had no right in judging her upbringing for it is no child's play to raise a child..It needs courage to fulfill the responsibilities as a single mother to raise a child and much more..But she had asked me something which really shook me!!What if i was accused of being the reason of crushing my parents' worlds and tearing them apart??Of the divorce which took place??What should i do??

Raj:Jiya...

Jiya:I couldn't help Armaan,Raj...I just intervened for i wanted to see him happy..

Raj:Aren't you being a lil too selfish,here??You're just thinking of Armaan,your best friend but what about Bharti,who had heard all of these in a such a brittle condition??Your best friend didn't think of her condition when he spoke all of these and you're defending him??You think that's the right thing to do??

Jiya:Raj,i know..I'm being mean and selfish but that's only because i don't want him to lose hope in his love..He's totally shattered by the fact that Bharti had heard everything and had not mentioned any of it till today..

Raj:And just imagine how shattered Bharti is because of him??What about her,Jiya??You're merely looking at one side of the coin...Trying to give justice to one and injustice to another,Jiya??What the heck are you doing??

Jiya:Raj,don't you know what had happened with Armaan when Priyanka had broke it off with him??Do i have to reiterate??

Raj:Jiya,just because of the time then,where he almost fell prey to depression,that doesn't mean that you're going to protect him this time round too??This is definitely not the right thing to do,mind you!!

Jiya:Then what the hell should i do,Raj??Give in to him and tell him not to believe in love ever again???That he shouldn't give himself another chance??

Raj:No;in fact,i'm trying to correct you here...You're giving him false hopes that Bharti will love him one day or another and that's exactly where you're going wrong...He should fall in love and you should assure him of that but just not with Bharti!!!Bharti's never going to fall in love with Armaan...Ever!!!!

Jiya:Raj..

Raj:Yes Jiya and drill this into your head...Bharti is never ever going to fall in love with Armaan..Ever!!!(paused as he saw Armaan having stood behind Jiya and having heard everything especially the last few words he wished he hadn't said then)Hi Armaan...(Jiya's mouth was wide ajar in shock and gritted her teeth in annoyance as she glared at Raj,who was apparently confused on how to react)

~End Of Flashback~

Sonali:You said it and that too before Armaan??

Raj:Arre yaar,mujhe kahaa bata tha ki woh sab kuch sunn raha tha??Woh toh maine sab bol kar hi dekha tha ki Armaan wahaa khada hain...

Sonali:Great!!Aur..Uske baad kya hua??

Raj:Hona kya tha??Jiya gusse mein thi..Armaan toh bohat pale dikh raha tha aur Jiya ne usse ghar chod diya tha..

Sonali:Bas??I mean Bharti ne kuch bhi nahin kahaa??

Raj:Nothing to Armaan..Jiya tried to stop her but she wished Jiya well and left promptly with Mayank!!

Sonali:Damn it...What about our surprise farewell party for her at her place??I was expecting you to bring her out and then drop her home when i give you a call,informing that we're ready with the preparations...

Raj:Obviously she's not with me,hhmm??Maybe she's with Mayank

Sonali:I don't think so...Because i see Mayank in front of me with someone,perhaps one of his staff and he's looking for someone else..Ahh,he's here for a meeting!!!

Raj:If Bharti's not with him,where is she???

Sonali:Ok,don't panic...

Raj:I am not panicking,Sonu...You are!!!

Sonali:Don't panic,don't panic...Ermmm...(bit her fingernails)

Raj:Ok,call Payal and i'll call Mahi...Call me back once you're done!!

Sonali:Meeting's about to end..I'll call Payal after that and then i'll call you!!

Raj:Deal!!(hung up)

~After some time~

Sonali:Payal's at the radio station,Raj..With the night shift and i had to cut off my call real quick...

Raj:Mahi's with Naina at Bharti's place..Bharti isn't there and Bharti's mobile is still switched off!!

Sonali:Now what???

Raj:Ok,Plan B...Surprise party is still on,ok??Mahi and Naina are busy working on the decors..Let's see who she could prolly be with,at the moment...

Sonali:Erm Bhaskar's not here at the moment...

Raj:Wait a sec..Yaar,how could i have forgotten??Bhaskar's gonna be back tonight!!!Crap,we should see if Bharti's actually headed there or not...

Sonali:Raj,she could possibly have gone elsewhere too right??

Raj:Oh come on yaar...Itz her best buddy coming back from London...How could she miss this??And what even made you think so??

Sonali:Raj,Payal is his wife..She's apparently working on the night shift today...So,it doesn't really make any sense to me...(paused for a while before continuing)Unless...

Raj:Bhaskar's flight is delayed??

Sonali:Raj,that's not what i meant to say...

Raj:I know..I was just wishing her flight was really delayed but it surely seems..But ok,you're coming with me,right??

Sonali:It's much better than going back home now and coming face to face with someone whom i'd rather not meet at the moment..Before you even ask,i was supposed to go and get changed from home and reach Bharti's place...So,i'll meet you directly at the airport,k??

Raj:Make it fast for i've got no idea what time Bhaskar's flight is...

Sonali:Kk,in my car right now...Will call you once i reach there...Chal,bye!!

Raj:Bye...

~Bharti's place~

Meanwhile,Mahi and Naina were helping each other out.Naina apparently was trying too hard to blow the balloons but she couldn't blow it to the size of Mahi's balloons.As Mahi tapped on her shoulder and gestured to her that she could help,Naina refused and continued with her endless attempts to blow at least one balloon.

Mahi thought of Mayank's letter as she picked up the red and purple ribbons to stick on the balloons which were already stuck on the walls.She just felt that something wasn't right and kept thinking but Naina tugged on her salwaar and Mahi smiled widely,quickly dashing to her handbag to get her digital cam to take a photograph of Naina's first blown up balloon,to show it to Bharti.Mahi and Naina decorated their balloons by gently drawing lots of funny faces.

~Airport~

Sonali and Raj reached almost at the same time.They both met up at the arrival gates and looked for the timings of the flight from London to Mumbai.

Sonali:Can you actually believe this??We're actually early??

Raj:Yeah,surprisingly...We are usually too late or perhaps in the nick of time but we're early..Anyways,do you spot Bharti anywhere around??

Sonali:God knows..We'll prolly have to look around but if we're expecting her here,then we should just wait for Bhaskar to appear..In that case,i'm pretty sure that we can meet her and bring her at the right time...

Raj:Let's just cross our fingers...

Sonali:Can we do that while grabbing a cuppa coffee at the same time??

Raj:Chal,cuppaholic!!(Sonali smiled widely)

~Armaan's place~

Sudha had just returned from work and was surprised to see Jiya at her place while Armaan had actually went to shower.

Sudha:Jiya,good evening dear...

Jiya:(stood up)Hi Aunty...

Sudha:Baitho na..Khadee kyun ho??

Jiya:Bas aise hi Aunty...Woh...

Sudha:I've got loadzz to say Jiya..You should have been here last night...Bharti and Mayank were here last night for dinner!!

Jiya:Aunty,didn't you catch hold of today's papers??

Sudha:I did but i knew it all...

Jiya:What??What exactly did you know,Aunty??

Sudha:That my daughter was actually faking it all the while...But more importantly,i knew it as Mayank had come to Fortis Hospital today in the evening to meet me to explain everything...(Armaan came out of his room then)That there was never really anything ever between him or my daughter,Bharti...In fact,Bharti had been the one to discover the love that he and Mahi had and she had revealed it to his sister,Niharika but she couldn't say anything since he put her under his oath..But due to some rumours being passed,his secret got leaked out in today's papers!!

Jiya:(looked at Armaan, who grew even more remorseful and brought himself to smile weakly,and back at Sudha)Aunty,Bharti left MU today...

Sudha:Oh yes,itz her farewell today,right??How did it go??I'm sure you guyzz must have bid her farewell in the best possible manner,showering her with lotzz of gifts and flowers,hhmm??(Sudha noticed the skeptical look of Jiya who kept looking at Armaan)Why are you looking at Armaan repeatedly Jiya??Is there anything wrong???

Jiya:Aunty,i don't wish to lie or hide anything from you..

Sudha:Wh..What,Jiya?

Jiya:Bharti didn't leave in the best of ways...No showers of love in any way..(Sudha was completely blank)She..(tears began trickling down Jiya's face,instantly landing on her arms as Sudha shook her,in an attempt to know what had gone wrong)She left in tears and agony!!She was mad with me and Armaan..(elucidated on the accusations which Armaan had left on Bharti in the hospital and how Bharti had kept it bottled within her till today afternoon)

Sudha:Wow,i just had no idea that my son could inflict so much pain to Bharti..Wow!!(Jiya tried to calm Sudha down but Sudha took Jiya's hand off her)Don't!!Jiya,leave me alone!!(shook her head and went to her room,slamming her door shut and locked)

~Airport~

Sonali:Ooo there he is...(waved swiftly at Bhaskar who,after a while,saw both Raj and Sonali and waved back,heading his way outside at the arrival gate)

Raj:Heyy dude...(hugged Bhaskar)How are you??

Bhaskar:Great,as ever!!

Sonali:Wow,you seem to have more stuff than when you went to London...

Bhaskar:Well,it's nothing really...Actually,no one else came with you guyzz??

Sonali:Uh-uh...

Raj:Were you expecting someone???

Sonali:Uff Raj,he's apparently expecting his wife na??

Raj:Ohhh...Sorry dude but she's got her night shift tonight...

Bhaskar:Night shift??How is that possible??I thought i personally checked with Shaz and she told me that she had put Payal off the night shift for at least 2 weeks for me...(Raj pretended that he didn't hear Bhaskar's murmurs and he held Sonali's palm,gesturing to her to not react)

Raj:Relax..Perhaps there might be some emergency or else Payal would have been here way before me or Sonu...But just to ask,were you actually expecting Bharti??

Bhaskar:Frankly,yes but where is she??I'm dying to meet her..

Raj:That's exactly what we need to figure too..

Bhaskar:What??

Sonali and Raj glanced at each other in doubt while Bhaskar waited for an explanation.

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Raj:2 guyzz??What is she doing with 2 guyzz??

Bhaskar:Main baat kar raha hoon na yaar...

Raj:Carry on...

Bartender:It seemed that your friend's friend was probably on a date..And the other guy mingled with your friend at the dance floor..

Bhaskar:How can you be so sure about that???

Bartender:The other guy was buying her drinks and she kept wanting more..And basically she's...Just totally in the party mood tonight!!Guess she's the most happiest tonight,after all...

Raj:Huh??Ermm,who was this guy after all??

Bartender:Not a regular though...As much as your friend,Bharti...

Raj:Ok so apparently,Alisha was on a date with a guy and Bharti had been mingling with Alisha's date's acquaintance...So she left with her friend,right??

Bartender:Actually,nope..

Bhaskar:On her own??

Bartender:With the guy she was mingling with,tonight...Isn't that obvious???

Bhaskar:WHAT??

Raj:WHAT??

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~Jab Lurve Hua Part 247~

Bhaskar:Sonali,what's the matter?What are you two hiding from me??

Raj:Actually Bhaskar,come to think of it,itz not a matter of just one issue..There are in fact,several issues which you do not know...Itz a real long story and perhaps this is not just the right time to discuss...

Bhaskar:I've been away from Mumbai for so long and you're...Spill it,Raj..

Raj:Sonu,just look around and see if Bharti's anywhere nearby while we go and have this conversation started over coffee..(Sonali nodded)

After quite some time,Bhaskar and Raj came back.

Raj:Any hopes,Sonu??(Sonali shook her head in despair)

Bhaskar:I'm still feeling light-headed from whatever you've just uttered to me,Raj..So much has happened and no one has bothered to even inform me about Bharti at all,not even herself??

Raj:Bhaskar,you should know her more than any of us yaar..

Bhaskar:Yeah Raj,that's the problem...Now i doubt it if i truly know her at all or not..Payal,too,didn't inform me about anything at all..(Raj and Sonali glanced at each other,feeling scared that their assumptions might turn out to be true)

Sonali:Bhaskar,does Bharti have any other number which we could gain access to??Actually we had planned a surprise farewell party at her place since the way Bharti left from MU wasn't too pretty!!However,right now,we've got no idea of where she is since her mobile is switched off!!

Bhaskar:Mahi??Jiya??

Raj:Mahi's with Naina at Bharti's place and if she were there,Mahi would have contacted us to inform us promptly..And Payal's..

Bhaskar:Doing her night shift..(paused for quite some time)

Raj:Asking Jiya is totally out of the question for she might prolly be at Armaan's place or with Armaan,trying to console him and i seriously hope that she's knocking sense into him to forget Bharti..

Bhaskar:Raj,you couldn't possibly deny the fact that if these didn't happen,there was still a chance that Armaan could win her heart...

Raj:Bhaskar,i can't believe that you're saying this...Bharti's your friend and it didn't matter to you at all that he had said all of these,hurting her so badly???

Bhaskar:I just don't know how to react right now,Raj...I'm in a mess in my personal life itself..(Sonali was shocked to see Bhaskar coming open but kept mum)Ohh wait,erm have you contacted her uni mates??Alisha and Sanjana??

Sonali:Bhaskar,we don't have their numbers yaar..

Bhaskar:Come,give me your mobile Sonu..(dialled Sanjana's number)Here,talk to Sanjana..

Sonali:Hhmm ok...(waited for Sanjana to take the call)Ermm hi,is this Sanjana??

Sanjana:Yeahh hi,who is this??

Sonali:Hiii,this is Sonali,Bharti's colleague from Men's Universe..

Sanjana:Yeahh hii...How can i help right now??

Sonali:Actually i wanted to know if i could talk to Bharti..Tried her mobile but it's switched off...

Sanjana:Ohhh dear she's not with me,Sonali...In fact if you could have called 2 hours back,i could easily give my mobile to her but she's not here at the moment...She headed out somewhere else...

Sonali:Any idea where she could be right now??

Sanjana:Maybe she's at home or...Or wait...She did mention something along the lines of wanting to meet Alisha..I'll SMS you Alisha's number in a bit,k??

Sonali:Thanks a lot Sanjana..It really means a lot!!

Sanjana:Sure!!Bye...(hung up)

~After some time~

Sonali received a text message from Sanjana.

xxxHeyy,tried Alisha's landline but she isn't picking it up so she's definitely not at home...Try Alisha's mobile--08453499321--xxx

Sonali instantly dialled Alisha's mobile number and Bhaskar and Raj were waiting eagerly,each of them standing beside her right and left shoulder respectively,trying to hear her out.

Sonali:Guyzz,stop it!!She hasn't even picked up the call yet...And you two are squeezing me!!!

Bhaskar:Oops!!

Raj:Sorry!!

Sonali:She's not picking up!!

Raj:Keep trying...For she's our only hope at the moment!!!(Sonali nodded)

Meanwhile...

Mahi called up Raj to check with him on Bharti's whereabouts.

Mahi:What??She's still not with you guyzz???

Raj:You heard me right Mahi...

Mahi:What now??

Raj:Sonali's trying Alisha's number while Bhaskar's trying Bharti's number simultaneously...Let's just pray that either of them is reachable!!!

Mahi:Damn it!!!It's all because of me...Arrgghh!!

Raj:Mahi,the last thing i want to hear from you is you blaming yourself entirely for this situation!!!Please yaar..Don't worry,we'll find Bharti...Where's Naina??

Mahi:She's with Payal..Payal just came back from her night shift..Naina's sleeping but we've gotta hurry for Payal said that she needs to leave soon..

Raj:Ok ok,let me think of something and i'll call,k??But please relax,hhmm??

Mahi:Ek minute Raj...

Raj:What is it,babe??

Mahi:Whenever Bharti's upset or mad or just down,she's at Rheo Pub,right??

Raj:Holy crap..Yeah!!!

Mahi:Check there..Maybe she's...

Raj:Ohh Mahi,i love you so much...

Mahi:Shuddup!!

Raj:Great..I'll check and call ya,k??And if she's there,i owe you BIG!!

Mahi:Yeah yeah,whatever!!Call me soon!!Bye..

Raj:Bye!!(hung up)Guyzz,any hope???

Sonali:Alisha did pick up once but i really couldn't hear her out...I..

Raj:Sonali,you're going to Bharti's place for Mahi might need you there...Bhaskar and i will head to Rheo Pub according to Mahi's suggestion of Bharti being there whenever she's really upset!!!Gosh,how could we have left that option out??

Sonali:Ohh yeahhh!!

Bhaskar:That's right...Ok,erm Sonu i might need a favour...Could you bring my suitcase to Bharti's place too??And just keep it there for the time being while Raj and i get there??

Sonali:Sure thing...

Raj:Let's get going..Come!!!

~1 Hour Later:Rheo Pub~

Bhaskar and Raj reached Rheo Pub,only to realize that it was totally packed with youngsters,destressing themselves with high pumped dance songs and hip-hop and street dance grooves.Both of them resisted the temptations to join these youngsters and headed to the bar to get themselves a drink each,in an attempt to just observe the place before questioning about Bharti.

Bhaskar:Hii,ermm..(showed Bharti's photo from his mobile)Seen her tonight??

Bartender:Yes,of course..She just left 5 minutes ago..

Raj:What??Where??

Bhaskar:What a stupid question,Raj??(looked at the bartender)Yeahh,was she with anyone??

Bartender:She was with 2 guyz and a girl..

Raj:2 guyzz??What is she doing with 2 guyzz??

Bhaskar:Main baat kar raha hoon na yaar...

Raj:Carry on...

Bartender:It seemed that your friend's friend was probably on a date..And the other guy mingled with your friend at the dance floor..

Bhaskar:How can you be so sure about that???

Bartender:The other guy was buying her drinks and she kept wanting more..And basically she's...Just totally in the party mood tonight!!Guess she's the most happiest tonight,after all...

Raj:Huh??Ermm,who was this guy after all??

Bartender:Not a regular though...As much as your friend,Bharti...

Raj:Ok so apparently,Alisha was on a date with a guy and Bharti had been mingling with Alisha's date's acquaintance...So she left with her friend,right??

Bartender:Actually,nope..

Bhaskar:On her own??

Bartender:With the guy she was mingling with,tonight...Isn't that obvious???

Bhaskar:WHAT??

Raj:WHAT??

Bartender:You heard me..Now get yourself excused since the queue is getting longer..(Raj and Bhaskar got out of Rheo Pub and into Raj's car;Raj resumed driving)

Raj:She actually left with some unknown guy??

Bhaskar:Alisha invited her on a double date...??

Raj:Well,i don't think so Bhaskar..I mean,Bharti's not interested,right??

Bhaskar:That's what i've known her for all these while but God only knows what's running in her mind these days..It's surely not in the right place tonight!!

Raj:Where do you want me to go now?

Bhaskar:Heyy,just pull over at the left..Sonu's calling??(Bhaskar answered the call)Haan Sonu,bol...What??Sanju called??What did she say??(paused and then looked at Raj)Ok,we're coming over..Bye!!(hung up)

Raj:What?

Bhaskar:Sanju had called to inform her that based on Alisha's call,Bharti's with her and there's nothing to worry about..

Raj:Okk,that doesn't even make any sense at all...So what??The bartender was lying??(Bhaskar parted his lips to say something but then shut his mouth as he pondered)

Bhaskar:Raj,Alisha's not lying either..Why would she??

Raj:The only possible way to find out is by going to her place..Bhaskar,i'll go to her place while you head to Bharti's place,k??You must be dead tired..

Bhaskar:Ok,drop me off first while i get this GPS system activated;i'll key in Alisha's address and it'll be easy for ya..

Raj:Just make up an excuse that i had an emergency,k??And i'll be back asap!!(Bhaskar nodded)

~Armaan's place~

Jiya:Armaan,i'm going to leave,k?But remember that we've got to fly to Goa tomorrow morning itself..

Armaan:Jiya,i don't think i can..

Jiya:Armaan,you can't ditch me at the last moment yaar..I've stuck by you till now and i'll always be there for you...

Armaan:Thanks Jiya..Hhmm ok,i'll try to make it...(Jiya decided not to compel him any further at the moment for he could possibly change his mind any moment)

Jiya:Good night,Armu...Don't worry about Aunty,k??Just give her some time,she'll be fine!!Hhmm??(Armaan nodded and locked the door after Jiya left from there towards her place)I wonder how Raj is;we didn't exactly leave things on a pretty note..But he had the right to be mad at me after all,since i've been increasing Armu's hopes via false promises...Darn it!!!!!Hate it when he's right!!(dialled Raj's number)

~Alisha's place~

Alisha had brought her date,Vedant,to her place.She had poured him and herself a glass of wine each and she had just sat on the sofa comfortably,creating the perfect ambience.It was after a long time that she dated someone who was worth her attention and she gazed at Vedant,who was sipping his drink.Just as she decided to sit a lil closer to him,the doorbell rang.

Alisha:(gritted her teeth in frustration and then opened her eyes to look at Vedant)I'm sorry..Just excuse me!!

Vedant:It's ok..Are you expecting anyone??

Alisha:None right now but it's just gonna take a minute,k?

Vedant:Sure..Just make it quick..

Alisha:Mm hhmm...(murmured rapidly out of frustration)I was about to make my move and there it had to go..Whoever it is,i am so gonna strangle him or her for almost ruining my date and my perfect moment!!(opened the door)Yes??(Raj turned around and smiled subtly)Raj,right??From Men's Universe???

Raj:You sure got that right,Alisha...You look stunning!!(Just then,Vedant voiced out to Alisha,asking for her washroom)

Alisha:(turned her face away from Raj)It's in my room,the first room you see from the dining table..Just turn right from there!!

Vedant:Got it...Thanks!!

Raj:Ooo...So you've brought your date to your place??

Alisha:What do you want,Raj??

Raj:Uff,chill Alisha..I'm not here to spoil your date in any way!!Just call Bharti out,i need to talk to her!!

Alisha:Raj,couldn't you have dialled her mobile number or checked her place instead??You needn't have come here...

Raj:FYI Alisha,i guess i had been doing that for the past few hours but her mobile's switched off!!!And you had called Sanjana to tell her she's with you...So,where is she??

Alisha:She's sleeping in my guest room..She's totally blanked out,hhmm??

Raj:I had gone to Rheo Pub just now and the bartender told me that she had left with your date's friend..So stop lying and tell me what's going on!!

Alisha:Ok fine...Bharti had left with Gaurav,Vedant's good friend and my mentor at work...He's a trustworthy person,Raj!!Actually Gaurav introduced me to Vedant and that's how things started...Knowing how atrociously awful day it had been for Bharti,i decided to let her have a blast when she came over to my place at around 6:30 pm..I brought her to Rheo Pub and introduced her to Gaurav and Vedant...I kinda made it a double date without Bharti's approval and since Gaurav has a liking for Bharti,i...I mean he...You do know what i mean,right???

Raj:WOW...So...Where is this Gaurav??

Alisha:I don't know...They left earlier than us...

Raj:Call him right now and ask where he is,right now and where Bharti is...Right Now!!!

Alisha:Raj,woh...

Raj:What??

Alisha:My mobile's inside...

Raj:How could you even let your best friend go off with some unknown guy??You may know him from work but does that mean you know him or his intentions personally??You let yourself get carried away in your date with who..Some Vedant and...God,what is so wrong with everyone today??You were my last hope,Alisha and now when i reach you,you tell me this??And may i know something...Why did you lie to Sanjana about Bharti??

Alisha:(gulped down her breath)Raj,Sanjana knows nothing about my date nor does she know anything about me bringing Bharti for a double date..If she got to know,i'd be totally screwed up!!Look,i had been so stressed out at work lately and i just wanted to go for a date and have some fun..When i told Gaurav about this,he introduced me to Vedant and i was really excited..I just wanted to make this a perfect night for me with no thoughts of whether it's going to be for a long term or not...It's been months since i actually went and had great fun on my date!!!Bharti was a lil mad initially but then she played along and agreed with me to have some fun just for the night,not thinking of anything at all...

Raj:I don't care Alisha...I can't believe that you would ditch your friend like that!!!

Alisha:I didn't ditch her,alright???In fact,i'm only thankful to Gaurav that he's attempting to mend my dear friend's world which was shattered,all thanks to your friend,Armaan!!!

Vedant:Alisha...What's...(tapped on Alisha's shoulder)Ermm...

Alisha:Vedant,actually this is my friend,Bharti's colleague..He was questioning about her...

Vedant:Alisha,i'm really sorry about tonight but i have an emergency..I've got to rush back to work for there's an important consignment that needs to sent instantly..Gotta get it delivered to an important client by tomorrow morning itself...

Alisha:Oh ok..(Vedant kissed her cheek)Nitezz..

Vedant:(whispered)I'll call you..(waved to her before looking at Raj,knowing that he had seen him somewhere but he just couldn't recall)

Raj:This is your date???

Alisha:Raj..Yeahh!!Thanks to you that my date got ruined...!!

Raj:You're totally welcome for that and now you're coming with me to find Bharti!!

Alisha:Let me get my mobile at least..

Raj:I'll be waiting for you in my car..Hurry up!!

~After Several Hours~

Raj:This is crazy!!!(stopped his car in the middle of a deserted road and got out,not knowing where he ought to go or what he ought to do)

Alisha:I'm...I'm sorry,Raj...

Raj:Why are you apologizing to me for??

Alisha:Cuz i created this mess!!!It was no need for me to go on a date tonight itself...I should have postponed it!!My friend needed me more than anything but i...

Raj:It's ok Alisha...I screw up most of the time..Mistakes happen,let it be...You wanted a night to yourself,without thinking about anything or letting anything come in the way..I get it and you acted on it and Bharti happily played along and perhaps even if i were in your shoes,i would have been happy for her,feeling so free and burdenless after whatever she had released from her heart at MU...She just needed a pair of wings to fly elsewhere,leaving everything behind...I know her and i can relate to her feeling but i would be more than happy if i got to know that she is in safe hands but right now i'm just so tensed...I'm having so much of missed calls but i can't answer any for i don't know where Bharti is...

Alisha:If it makes you any better..I'm...(pulled her ears and stood before Raj,gesturing him to forgive her)I'm truly sorry!!!She's my best friend,besides Sanjana and Rohan...And i shouldn't have done this at all!!It's all my fault..I should never have..(Raj hugged her and tried to console her)

Raj:It's ok Alisha...We'll figure something out...Come,let's keep searching!!!

~Next Morning~

The morning rays of the sun was directly hitting Bharti's eyes from the glass windows.She adjusted herself,having held the mattress with her and shifted to her right.She closed her eyes,vaguely feeling someone else's presence sleeping next to her.Just then,she opened her eyes instantly and shook her head,wondering if she was dreaming for a split second.She opened her eyes once again and saw someone.A Guy!!!!She abruptly got up despite the blinding sunlight and blinked her eyes in disbelief.By now,she was definitely confident that she wasn't dreaming.This was rather a nightmare!!!

"Gosh,i really shouldn't drink too much that i blank out completely,only to lie next to someone whom i don't even know...Damn it!!!I had spent the night with this guy??Whoever he is,i'm so screwed up!!!What the hell was i thinking last night??Drinking merrily in Alisha's happiness over finding a great date for her...Crap!!I should be sleeping next to my Naina and where do i find myself??God only knows!!!(took off the mattress away from her)Thank God i've got my dress on me..I'm sure nothing must have happened then...Well,i just hope so!!!Before he wakes up,i better grab my heels and leave...(scrammed from there and went outside,looking for an auto)

Just as she turned around,she saw a car.It probably belonged to the guy who brought her to his place.She was practically fuming with anger,just at the thought of the guy who brought her here.She felt as though the car was filled with unwanted,disgusting memories which were mocking at her right now.She instantly took a rock which was by her foot and aimed at the windscreen,crashing it into a million pieces before her very eyes.She looked around and dashed from there before getting caught.She ran further and thankfully,got into an auto,dialling Alisha's number.

Alisha was sleeping on her sofa when she heard her mobile ring.She was awakened by her mobile ringtone but as she stretched her arm,trying to locate her mobile with her eyes shut on the table next to the sofa,she fell off the sofa,hitting her head by the edge of the table.

Alisha:Oucchhh!!

Raj:You ok??

Alisha:Yeahh i'm...(opened her eyes instantly as she heard Raj)Raj,you didn't go off last night??

Raj:Sorry about that...You were totally berserk and i was way too tired to drive back home..So i just slept here,hope that didn't cause trouble for ya..(Alisha was rummaging through her handbag on the table and finally she found it)

Alisha:Oh,that's fine...Oh holy crap,Raj!!It's Bharti...Ok,sshh..I'll put her on loudspeaker mode..No noise,k??(Raj nodded)Bharti???

Bharti:Yes Alisha,it's me...Look,i'm coming over to your place...But before that,just go and pick Naina up for me while i'll change from your place...So,please leave your spare key around so that i can get inside...

Alisha:Ok,but where are you??I'll..

Bharti:Rehne do..Kal raat ke waje se main waise bhi bohat parishaan hoon...Gosh,i shouldn't have drunk in the first place and now i don't even know where i am,right now..I'm just thankful that i got an auto quick,right after i smashed the windscreen of his car...

Alisha:Whose car??(widened her eyes in shock as she realized that Bharti must prolly have freaked out and she looked at Raj who was glaring at her)Ermm Bharti,do you recall anything??

Bharti:Yes,of course...That my dear friend had a date last night and she must have had a super blast and she just can't wait to feed me the details but i'm so not interested at the point of time,alright Alisha???I can't believe i got drunk in your pursuit of happiness but little clue did i have that i would practically lose my own happiness in the process...

Alisha:So,you were with Gaurav last night,hhmm??

Bharti:Ahhh,your date's friend,am i right??

Alisha:Yeah,actually...

Bharti:Just shut up!!

Alisha:Arre,how am i supposed to know things would turn out this way??I expected him to be a gentleman enough to drop you home safe and sound...

Bharti:Ohh he very well did..Only that he was too much of a gentleman that he considered much safer for me to sleep next to him on his bed in his place...Arggghhh!!!

Alisha:Bharti,i'm really sorry yaar...You should have stopped me na???I mean..I just wish i could reverse this whole situation around...

Bharti:Ohh wow,that will be super terrific..If only you had a time travelling machine right now,Alisha...

Alisha:Ouchh,my head!!!It's already hurting Bharti..You don't have to rub salt to my head with the endless taunts...

Bharti:Anywayzz i'll be reaching your home soon...So please help me out and get my stuff as well from home...Just tell Payal that i had been at your place all along,k??And whatever that happened last night...It is only between you and me,alright??(Raj winked at Alisha and smiled)

Alisha:Yeahh,i'm gonna have to call you back,k??Bye!!(hung up)What's the smile for,Raj??

Raj:Nothing...Just at the thought of your promise to your friend about how last night's just between you and her!!

Alisha:You're not going to spill any of these to anyone,are you??To your close colleagues and all??

Raj:Ahh,what a lovely thought that must be but seriously,how can you even think so lowly of me,Alisha??

Alisha:Arghh,it's my head..(Raj smiled and patted her head)

Raj:I promise you..

Alisha:What?That you'll tell??

Raj:Shut up Alisha..I promise i won't tell a soul about any of this,not even to Bhaskar or Jiya...Hhmm??(Alisha smiled and gazed at Raj who looked at her as well;just then,both of them realized that Alisha should hurry)

Alisha:I better get going,excuse me...(headed to the washroom)

Raj:(just then,he heard his mobile ring)Think of the dear devil and here she's calling me...(picked up)Heyy Jiya,what's up??

Jiya:Shouldn't i be asking you that since you had not picked up any of my calls since last night???I was dead worried for you but i got even more frustrated when you were not picking up...What the hell's your prob??

Raj:Uff actually i..(bit his tongue as he was about to blabber about Bharti's absence)I was busy...And i just didn't want anyone to call me while i was busy...

Jiya:Not even me??

Raj:Yeahh,not even you...

Jiya:Raj,i just called because...Ok,it's just that i'm getting what you're trying to say or have been trying to convince me ever since Bharti and Armaan got married...

Raj:Aha,so??

Jiya:You're...You're right,ok??

Raj:I'm right??

Jiya:Yeahh,there i've said it!!

Raj:Why do i feel as though you don't feel it??

Jiya:Damn you Raj...Isn't it enough that i've admitted that you're right??Now you want me to feed your ego??

Raj:Heyy,it wasn't meant to feed my ego..I just want you to mean what you say...

Jiya:I mean it,ok??I won't coax Armaan into thinking about Bharti...I would want him to move on in his life now,alright??

Raj:That's much much better Jiya!!I'm really relieved to hear that from you...

Jiya:Have you heard anything from her as of yet??I mean,she wasn't really in the..You know,she wasn't supposed to leave MU like that...I just felt so pissed with myself in a way,actually...

Raj:Becuase you got drunk and you feel that you gave Armaan a chance to vent his anger on Bharti??

Jiya:Yeahh,isn't it so??

Raj:Not exactly,Jiya for if it weren't for you,it would be through some other reason that Armaan would vent out his frustration on Bharti...And by the way,aren't you supposed to be well-versed with his anger??

Jiya:Shut up Raj...

Raj:(smiled)Chill Jiya...!!And you don't worry about Bharti...She's going on a vacation with Alisha and Sanjana and as long as they are there for her,nothing's gonna break her down...It's a perfect time for her to take a break and have a good vacation!!

Jiya:That's real sweet of her uni mates...I just hope things get sorted out for her real soon...By the way,i'm also heading to Goa with Armaan..He almost ditched me at the last moment...

Raj:Where are you two going???

Jiya:Uff Raj,don't you remember??We were supposed to head to Goa for the exclusive photo shoot with the international models???With Mr Farhan assisting us??

Raj:Oh crap,i totally forgot about it...In the midst of all the tension,i had forgotten about it but i'm glad that Armaan's also having a break..Actually,it's not really a break,is it??

Jiya:Well,not really but it's definitely better than him staying locked up in his room...He was so gloomy and shattered ever since he got to know that Bharti had heard whatever he had shouted at her at the hospital...Who wouldn't???

Raj:What time's the flight??

Jiya:One more hour before the scheduled time for the plane to fly...

Raj:And you're giving me the details now??

Jiya:It's ok Raj...You don't have to head to the airport...I just need a small favour from you!!

Raj:Aha,and that will be...

Jiya:Could you check on Sudha aunty??She hasn't talked to Armaan ever since she got to know about the whole incident...

Raj:And i bet Armaan hasn't managed to talk to his mum out of guilt as well??

Jiya:Yepzz...

Raj:Don't worry,it'll be taken care of,by the time he gets back home from Goa!!!

Jiya:Pakka??Pakka ki tum bhool nahin jaaoge??

Raj:Pakka promise Jiya..Lo tumhaari tasalli ke liye,maine reminder bhi rakh diya hain,k??

Jiya:Ok,it's time to go...Send my love to Khushi and Niyati and our dear babe,Nidhi,hhmm??

Raj:(smiled)Sure,now don't miss the flight because of me...Go!!Take care...

Jiya:You too..Bye!!(hung up)

~Bharti's place~

Alisha:Good morning Payal...(entered as Payal stood by there,opening the door)Sorry,i should have called..You must have been sleeping na??

Payal:No ALisha,i was barely sleeping..I thought you'd bring Bharti along with you...

Alisha:She's getting ready..I'm actually here to pack some of her's and Naina's clothes for the weekends..

Payal:Weekend??But where are you suddenly whisking them off to,huh??

Alisha:Payal,you forgot??Uff!!!Rohan's wedding is this weekend,hunn..Does that ring any bells???

Payal:Oh crap,i totally forgot about it Alisha!!I'm so sorry...In fact,i had been so paranodi about Bharti these past few days that i...

AlishaForget it..Anywayzz,i'll start packing,k?

Payal:I'll make you breakfast...You haven't eaten,have you??

Alisha:Nope,but that is surely no compensation!!

Payal:There's more along the way,so no worries!!(Alisha smiled and as she turned around,she was extremely shocked)

Alisha:Bhaskar??OMG,is that you??(pinched him)

Bhaskar:Ouchh!!Thanks but i'm already awake,Alisha!!

Alisha:Oops,i'm sorry about that..I'm just in shock!!When did you come back??

Payal:Last night,11 plus from London..

Alisha:(thought to herself)Exactly around when Raj made me change and follow him search for Bharti..What a night it was!!

Payal:What are you thinking??

Alisha:Oh gurl,i'll be super late..Bharti must be waiting!!Let me pack her stuff!!Let me gues,you aren't coming either??

Bhaskar:(embraced Payal from behind)I'm really sorry Alisha..In fact,if i had returned earlier,i would have come and attended the cocktail parties,wedding and the reception but right now,my wifey needs me!!But if she's free,i'll bring her with me to Goa,hhmm??

Alisha:Ohho love birds..Alright,which means i can still be a lil hopeful,right??

Bhaskar:Absolutely!!

Alisha:If i keep talking,i'll forget why i had even come here in the first place..(headed to Bharti's room and closed the door)

Just at that instant,Payal let her anger and staunch irritation get the better of her,shoving Bhaskar away from her.

Bhaskar:Payal,what's wrong jaan??You've been avoiding my calls when i was in London and even last night,i left a message for you to pick me up at the airport but you didn't even turn up at all!!Just do me a favour by telling me what's wrong...

Payal:Let go of my hand,Bhaskar...I don't want anyone to know what's going on between us...And right now,i need to make breakfast..(Bhaskar let go of her wrist)

Bhaskar:From last night,i got to know how naturally you could act in front of so many people...But just so you know,you'll definitely have to talk to me openly about everything!!(headed to bathe)

After having had breakfast with Payal and Bhaskar,Alisha and Naina went to her place via Alisha's car after picking up Sanjana.Naina was very excited to go out with her mama,which she normally don't get to do these days as Bharti's extremely busy with work and studies.Therefore,whenver Bharti brings her out,she makes the most out of the trip and this time round,she was extremely elated and ecstatic.

~Mayank's place~

Niharika:Mornin' Mayu..Wake up!!(Mayank took another pillow,adjacent to him,and covered his face)Idiot Mayu!!

Mayank:(barely woke up)I'm not an idiot,Nihu...

Niharika:(took the pillow away from his face)Yes,you are and if you aren't,then wake up!!(pulled Mayu's hand and made him sit upright)

Mayank:You're such a pain, i tell ya..It's the weekend for God's sake!!Let me sleep na??

Niharika:No,you're not..You promised me you would accompany me to the mall to shop..

Mayank:Niharika,why are you bent on torturing me and my weekend??

Niharika:I'm so not,alright??In fact,i'm stocking up on ingredients for our dinner with Mahi..You've invited her for tomorrow,right??(Mayank blinked his eyes in disbelief and rubbed them)So,eat your breakfast and get ready,k??(left from there)

Mayank:Shux!!I thought i told Nihu about cancelling the dinner plans..(thought for a while)Ohhh right,i only suggested that it's not the right time to let Mahi come over for dinner but Nihu just ourightly turned down my suggestion..Today,i've got to somehow tell her that Mahi won't be coming!!(headed to the washroom)

~Alisha's place~

Sanjana was utterly shocked to hear from Raj that he had spent the night at Alisha's place and confronted her in her kitchen while Raj was talking to Bharti and Naina.

Sanjana:What do you mean by Raj sleeping here??

Alisha:Sanjee,it's just what you've heard..That's the exact meaning!!Bharti and i had a couple of drinks last night and we came back to my place..That's how we saw Raj waiting outside my place and since you had apparently Sonali that Bharti's here,she must have called Raj and informed him,hhmm??Plus he wanted to talk to Bharti too...

Sanjana:That still doesn't explain why he was sleeping here..Wait a sec,is there something going on between you two??

Alisha:(widened her eyes in shock)Geez!!No Sanjee!!!I had a date last night,alright??

Sanjana:What????(Alisha turned away instantly,feeling like such an idiot for blabbering)You had a date and what was Bharti..(Alisha interrupted Sanjana promptly with a thunderbolt excuse)

Alisha:Bharti's my date,hhm??

Sanjana:Really??

Alisha:Now,why are you looking at me as if you don't believe me??Come on,it was a long while since we've been on girl dates...

Bharti:Uffo,what's worng with you two??We're running late..Chalo!!(brought Sanjee with her)

Alisha:Phew!!Baal baal bach gayi!!

Raj:So..(startled Alisha)How many lies has it been??

Alisha:None..

Raj:Ass that to your list of lies!!

Alisha:I'm leaving..Bye!!Actually hold on,i'll SMS you the tale which i just told Sanjee,just in case she were to contact you,so please keep the story straight!!Can i trust you to do that??

Raj:Sure thing...I'll get going as well..Bye!!

Alisha:Bye!!

Raj:(went outside to meet Bharti and Naina who's already made themselves comfy in the Lexus car which was an open-type sports car)By the way,where is Rohan's wedidng??

Bharti:Goa..We're headed there for the weekend..Care to join us??

Raj:I'd lurve to Bharti,but right now i've got some personal stuff to sort out..Heyy,wait!!(Alisha was about to drive off)Where did you say you were going??

Bharti:Goa!!

Alisha:(turned up the jukebox)Letz go..Bye Raj!!!(Off they went and it just hit Raj then)Oh crap!!Jiya and Armaan are headed to Goa as well..And they'll be there for the weekendzz too..(slapped his forehead and shrugged)

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Niharika:(looked blankly at Mayank,feeling super pissed at the moment but she tried to suppress her emotions)For God's sake,Mayu,why do your words give me this feeling that you know nutz about her??

Mayank:That's not true,Nihu!!!

Niharika:Ok,then tell me what's my favourite food??

Mayank:Anything i cook with a spicy and tangy flavour to it,especially seafood dishes...And one of your favourites include Mayank-made beef lasagne and you simply love the tangy sauce melting in your mouth...

Niharika:Now,does this not prove something to you,Mayu??

Mayank:What?

Niharika:Oh God,Mayu!!You know nutz about Mahi..How can you not know anything about your girlfriend??(Just as Mayank was about to answer her,his mobile started to vibrate and he grinned before excusing himself to take the phone call,leaving an extremely frustrated Niharika at the dining table)

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~Jab Lurve Hua Part 248~

Sanjana:So tell me Bharti...How did your "girls date" go last night??Alisha told me about it..

Bharti:Alisha did?

Alisha:Yeahh,of course..What's there to hide??

Bharti:It was totally crazy...I mean,i didn't even realize that she had planned a double date!!

Sanjana:WHAT???

Alisha:(murmured)Oh crap!!!

Sanjana:Alisha,what double date??

Bharti:Alisha,i thought you promised me you wouldn't mention it to anyone...(Alisha secretly forwarded the SMS she had sent Raj earlier,to Bharti)

Alisha:Of course,i didn't Bharti...Sanjee's talking about our girls' date..

Sanjana:Bharti just uttered double date,Alisha..Spill it!!

Alisha:Alirght,chill...We were both on a girls' date,had a couple of drinks and...Plus two guyzz were eyeing us from a distance..I had my fun and to cheer herself and me up,Bharti too had a bit of fun with me,hhmm??(Alisha gestured Bharti to play along with her by looking at Bharti who was seated behind via the rear mirror)

Sanjana:Couldn't you have told me earlier??(increased the volume of the jukebox)So,how was the night,Bharti??

Bharti:Gosh Sanjee,you're one crazy girl craving for juicy gossip...Anywayzz,it was nothing which i can recall at the moment..Heyy,turn up the volume..This is Nadaan Parindey from Rockstar,na??(hummed the tune together with Alisha and Sanjana)

Sanjana:I would have joined you guyzz too..So much for not inviting me..

Alisha:It's ok,babe..You were totally drained out from work last night and you did tell me that you didn't want to be disturbed as well and hence,i didn't call..Now,just put the past behind and let's look to the future...It's Rohan's wedding yaar...

Sanjana:Yipzzie!!Actually i still can't believe that he's actually getting married...

~Trends~

Raj had reached Trends a few hours later in the afternoon.He walked hastily towards the receptionist,Maria to enquire about the possibility of meeting Mayank.

Maria:Sir,you were asking...

Raj:Erm,is Mr Mayank Sharma around??

Niharika:Hi Maria..Actually Mayank won't be available today or tomorrow..Gosh,i wonder when he's started work over the weekends as well..(saw Raj and stopped talking)Heyy Raj..(Raj simply nodded and smiled)I said Hi..(tried sounding as cheery as possible)

Raj:Maria...

Maria:Is there any message you will like to pass to Mr Mayank??

Niharika:Raj,you can pass the message to me...

Raj:(pointed his index finger at Niharika but he kept it down)You...(paused and looked at Maria)Maria,thanks!!(left from there)

Niharika:Heyy!!!(followed him to the lift lobby)I just said Hi..Why are you not even talking to me???

Raj:Check with your memory bank..Surely something beneath the heap of mess,you could recall telling me to stay away from you and that's exactly what i'm doing..Now,will you please excuse me?(Just then Khushi got out of the Trends office)

Khushi:Raj???

Raj:Khushi,heyy!!You came for work today?

Khushi:Yeah,i thought of talking to Mayank but then he's not here so i'm just heading for home..

Raj:In that case,let's lunch together at Phoenix and i'll drop you home..In fact,i was here to meet Mayank as well..

Khushi:Great minds think alike,eh??Oh hi Niharika..Gotta go,talk to ya later..(Niharika nodded)Chalo Raj!!(Raj saw the disappointed look on Niharika's face as the lift door gradually closed)

~Octave Mall~

Mayank:What's wrong??You seem so quiet..

Niharika:Nothing Mayu..Just thinking!!

Mayank:About?

Niharika:(diverted the topic)About you and Mahi..I mean,how did she bring this change in you in the first place??

Mayank:FYI,she didn't change me,k?

Niharika:Yeah,yeah whatever..I'm just so glad that she did what i couldn't get to do to you..But then...

Mayank:What?

Niharika:How did she change in the first place??

Mayank:What do you mean?

Niharika:Actually Mayu,Raj had brought her to my salon at night as a surprise for her once..It was actually the day she got d...di..divorced...How did she actually...(looked at Mayank)What's wrong ,Mayu??

Mayank:You knew about her divorce?

Niharika:I don't know much..But i was so glad that i could bring the beautiful smile on her face that night after her makeover...(Mayank recalled the firt time he met her and how he had come across her card and smiled)Ahemm...(snapped at Mayank)

Mayank:What?

Niharika:Chale?Mujhe bohat zyaada bhookh lag rahi hain..

Mayank:Chal!!

~Goa:Alisha's place~

Bharti saw the smile and cheery spirit pervading through Naina as she kept looking at her daughter feeling so lost in the decorations being set up in Alisha's place.Just then.Bharti's eyes were covered by two plams.She felt the palms and instantly recognized it to be none other than Rohan.

Bharti:Rohan??(Rohan took his hands off Bharti's eyes and she turned around)

Rohan:Crap,you caught me as alwayzz!!

Bharti:Met my princess,Naina??

Rohan:Alisha and Sanju showed me the pics of her's and yourself together..Hi Naina...

Bharti:Naina,this is Alisha didi's brother,Rohan..

Rohan:May i have the pleasure of carrying you and showing you my place??(Naina looked at Bharti who nodded and smiled;Rohan smiled widely and carried Naina)You two are so cute!!Come Naina...

~Phoenix Restaurant~

Khushi:So,have you dialled Mayank's number??(came from the washroom after washing her hands)

Raj:I'm trying..Ok,it's ringing finally...Here,talk to him..

Khushi:Raj,i don't know what to say..Please help me out na..

Raj:Ok fine,come...(Khushi passed the mobile back to Raj and without even listening,he started talking)Hi Mayank..Listen i know perhaps you might be busy at this point of time but i was hoping that maybe you could consider about Khushi's state and reply me asap..I mean,she can't be waiting forever..I know she had signed a contract with your company but is there anything you could do so that neither her job is affected nor is her best friend's life at risk??

Niharika:Raj,hi..Ermm,Mayank is away and i'll pass your message to him right away..Don't worry,he'll call you right away once he's fr..(realized that Raj had already disconnected the call)Hel...(suppressed her irritation when Mayank joined her for lunch)

Mayank:Kiska phone tha??

Niharika:Raj ka...He called to know your decision about Khushi and her friend...

Mayank:Damn,i totally forgot about that...Remember he came to talk at home the other day??It was about this matter and i forgot to call him back...

Niharika:What are you going to..Oh wait,this is your official matter so sort it out on your own...

Mayank:Uffo Nihu...Order something light for me and order some for yourself while i talk to Raj...Excuse me...

~Nyle Resort~

Jiya:Armaan,you comfy in here??

Armaan:I'm fine,Jiya..Have you contacted Mr Farhan??

Jiya:Yes,done that plus i contacted Sunny and he has informed me of the stay of the international models...Mr Farhan's in charge of them and we can begin our shoot tomorrow,hhmm??Today,basically we can venture out and just relax!!

Armaan:Hhmm ok...

Jiya:I'll just walk around the resort a bit..Wanna join me??

Armaan:No,it's ok...I just need to lie down for a while..

Jiya:Okiezz..I'll come by after some time..(left from there)

Armaan woke up from the soft bed which had its white spreads creased as he got up.He had no idea of the time but as he shifted the curtains away to let the brightness of the daylight enter,he realized it was due for the sun to pave way for the moon,preparing itself,pervading the crimson atmosphere throughout the sky.Nevertheless,the people out there was only beginning to party at the beach.Indeed,Goa was so different from Mumbai--so full of life and vibrancy.Yet,somehow,he felt so detached and lonely.He recollected how Bharti had always said that despite being surrounded by her friends,there always remained a part of her which would feel so detached and left to wander ailmlessly,somewhere far.He didn't know why Bharti had felt so,but right then,he knew that he's lonely and incomplete without Bharti beside him.Raj's words kept echoing in his ears,that BHarti will never love a guy like him.He gradually closed his eyes in pain,letting his tear flow.Just then,he heard the doorbell ring.Thinking it to be Jiya,he took his bath towel and went inside the washroom,turning on the shower to the optimum.He progressively knelt down,letting the warm drops of water run from his head down his spine and legs.Not being able to eradicate Bharti from his mind despite being far away from her,angered him even more as he kept banging his hand on the wall real hard.

~Mayank's place~

Niharika:Mayu,bataao na..

Mayank:Kya??

Niharika:Mahi ke favourite dishes..

Mayank:Uffo Nihu,how would i know?

Niharika:Excuse me???What do you mean by that,now??

Mayank:I...I mean..(hesitated)You know her,don't you??She's a great foodie and she always experiments...

Niharika:Carry on,i wanna hear more..

Mayank:What's there to hear,Nihu??That's it!!

Niharika:You're telling me that you don't even know your girlfriend's tastes???Her likes and dislikes???

Mayank:I didn't mean that...I do know...

Niharika:Fine,tell me then...What does she exactly like??

Mayank:(gulped down his breath and grinned)Well,for a start..(thought of the foods which he saw her eating outside at a restaurant opposite Nirvana Hall)She loves pizza,pasta..Look,she loves experimenting with her tastes,be it Italian,Chinese,Indian,oriental or even Turkish dishes too...

Mayank:That's not true,Nihu!!!

Niharika:Ok,then tell me what's my favourite food??

Niharika:Now,does this not prove something to you,Mayu??

Mayank:What?

~Bhaskar's place~

Bhaskar had no clue that Payal had to work on the weekends as well.while waiting for her,he decided to explore some of the new recipe books and create a fusion dish.He had done so once,hence risking his dinner chances to woo Payal.He then recollected an incident which let himself and Payal in a laughter riot.

--FlashBack--

Bhaskar had just reutrned home after purchasing some of his after-shaves.Payal and Bharti were busy chit-chatting while Payal was cutting the ingredients.

Payal:When will you ever learn to cook,Bharti?

Bharti:Heyy!!It's not as if i don't know how to..Usually,Mom would have cooked everything by the time I'm home or when i wake up..

Payal:Yeahh i get it..You just don't get the chance to cook na??So now,the entire fault is Sudha aunty's,hhmm??Phone lagaadoo unhe??

Bharti:Arre yaar..Tum meri chugli kar rahe ho??

Payal:Ahem...

Bharti:At least i'm way better than Bhaskar...

Bhaskar:Excuse me ladies...What's up??

Payal:Thank Gid Bhaskar you're here...Now i can prove it to Bharti..

Bhaskar:Prove what,jaan??

Payal:That you're a much better cook as compared to Bharti..

Bhaskar:(almost choked)Tum yeh sab prove kyun karna chahthe ho,jaan??

Payal:Bhaskar!!(Bhaskar noticed the subtle grin on Bharti's face as she looked away while munching on the cashew nuts)

Bhaskar:Bohat hassi aa rahi hain tumhe,hmm?

Bharti:Nahin toh..(suppressed her laughter)

Payal:You'll make dinner right??(pinned her high hopes on Bhaskar)

Bharti:Fat hope,dear...Yeh aur khaana banaayega??Sawaal hi paidha nahin hota..

Payal:Kyun??

Bhaskar:Arre Payal,Bharti sahi toh keh rahi hain..Main khaana nahin banaane waala hoon,hmm??(turned around)

Bharti:Haan Payal,Bhaskar ke bas mein yeh sab nahin hain..Bechara tih darr tha hain..

Bhaskar:Whoa...Excuse me???

Bharti:Mujhe galat saabit karke dikhaao Bhaskar,"The Man"...Chal Payal!!(Payal had secretly turned around and gave him a Thumbs Up,wishing him best of luck,accompanied by a flying kiss)

--End Of Flashback--

Bhaskar heard the sound of the microwave oven and kept the apple crumble mix to be baked while while he prepared pasta,just how Payal had once taught him.Pondering over the flashback,he had managed to prove Bharti wrong eventually after multiple failed attempts with the recipe found in Payal's book which she had stealthily passed to him when she had gone to the kitchen to drink water.Till today,Bharti had no clue of what really happened,all thanks to Payal who have had kept her promise to her hubby.

~Pushpak's place~

Sonali had just reached home after finishing her meeting.Pushpak had opened the door and had gone to watch TV,without showing any sense of contentment that she's back home.This had not happened to her before and she pondered what the matter could be,as she entered inside and locked the door.She then noticed the smile on Madhura's face and suspected that something's surely in the air.Nevertheless,she went to her room,leaving her bag on the bed while heading to the washroom for a quick shower.

As soon as she got out,she was surprised to see her bag being ransacked by Madhura who stopped searching as soon as she heard the sound of the washroom door having been opened.Madhura turned around and smiled at Sonali whose fury was on the verge of bursting anytime soon,had it not been for Pushpak coming in.

Pushpak:Maa,tum yahaa ho aur maie aapko kahaa nahin dhoonda...Aapke liye ek call hain..

Madhura:Excuse me..

Sonali:Ek minute,Maa..Aapko yeh nahin lagta ki mere har ek cheez ko waapas mere hi handbag mein rakhni chaahiye??

Pushpak:Sonu,yeh tum kya..

Sonali:No wayzz,Pushpak,tum kuch nahin bologe...Bolna toh Maa ko hain jinhone mere bag ki talaashi li thi jab main shower mein thi..Toh boliye na...Maa...

Pushpak:Maa,aap jaa kar phone attend karo..(Madhura left with a subtle grin)Yeh kaisa tarika hain mere Maa se baat karne ka,huh Sonu???

Sonali:Sawaal agar poochna hi hain Pushpak,toh main bhi tumse pooch sakti hoon..In fact,main Maa se yeh pooch sakthi hoon ki unhe kya zaroorat thi mere bag ki talaashi lene ki...Agar kuch chaahiye thi,toh woh mujhse directly pooch lete,iss tarha choro ki tarha kamre mein guss kar yeh sab nahin karte...

Pushpak:Sonu,tum meri Maa ko chor..Tum..

Sonali:Ok,i'm sorry about that Pushpak..i didn't mean it that way but i will not tolerate anyone invading my personal space...I just won't tolerate it and you,of all people,know that...

Pushpak:I know Sonu..I'm just...Can we please just put this matter to rest??

Sonali:What???You wanna put this matter to rest??Ok fine,then ask Maa to say sorry...

Pushpak:What??

Sonali:She messed this up so it's only right if she clears up this mess...And unless she doesn't ask for forgiveness,i will not put this matter to rest!!!I don't know what you think Pushpak but as far as i am concerned,this is not a petty matter at all,ok??I just don't know what Maa wants from me...But whether you like it or not,i'm warning you that she's trying to create differences between us--that's for sure!!And as a result,you're changing gradually...

Pushpak:Are you crazy,Sonu??Why would she ever do that???Actually,it's you who are changing...Today i really didn't realize the truth in what Maa had said at MU...You no longer have importance for me in your life...All you could ever care about is your friends,Mahi,Raj...

Sonali:Ahh,so finally she had decided to open her mouth...So,what did she say??That she saw Raj dropping me off late at night a day or so back??She saw Raj hugging me and figured that something's cooking between me and Raj???

Pushpak:What???When did he drop you off??

Sonali:What a perfect son indeed,who knows the nature of genuine acting!!!

Pushpak:I really have no clue of this and Maa didn't even talk about this,Sonu...Now,will you tell me when was this??

Sonali:Ok,i was with Raj on the night before Mahi's and Mayank's relationship got publicized on the TOI..We had gone to several publications,requesting on not publishing the rumours which had gone widespread...And as much as we tried,all our attempts had foiled..I just don't know how the info got leaked...

Pushpak:Sonu,i'm...

Sonali:You know what,Pushpak?I don't care what others may think of me...Mahi needed me badly and i was there for her..And had you not bothered to ask why Maa tried to create a rift between me and Mahi as well??It's Mahi who knew me so well who didn't believe her or let her trick get in the way of our friendship..Anywayzz,coming back to what has happened here,this is not insignificant matter for me to put behind..Today,it may be the case of my ransacked handbag..Tomorrow,if we were to get married,other grave things may prop up..

Pushpak:Sonu...What are you...

Sonali:Pushpak,i really love you but you've got to face it...Maa hates me and one day,there might reach a point where you may have to choose between your girlfriend,whom you only knew for a few months and your Maa,who raised you up...To avoid such intenseful drama,i've got a solution...Let's just not live in any longer...Let's just take a step back and perhaps take a break for some time...I'm sorry Pushpak!!(Pushpak stood back,watching Sonali pack her stuff;he tried to help but she refused his offer,making him leave from there,teary eyed)

Just as she was done,she saw Madhura once again entering the room.Noticing the subtle grin on her face,Sonali simply rolled her eyes.

Madhura:Beta,aap iss tarha bags pack karke kahaa jaa rahe ho??

Sonali:Ohho,aap mujhse baat kar rahe hain??Par please aaj ke baad aap mujhe beta ya beti kehna bhi matt!!

Madhura:Tum bura kyun maan rahi ho Sonali?Tum mere apne hi toh ho..

Sonali:Main yeh galat fehmi aapke mann se nikalna chahthi hoon ke main aapki apni nahin hoon...Aur agar main bura maanna shuru karungi th aapko andaaza nahin hain ki main kya kar sakti hoon..(hung her handbag on her shoulder and pulled her suitcase along but stopped and turned around)Mujhe zaroor bataa hain ki aap mujhe bilkul bhi pasand nahin karte ho par mera yahaa se jaane ka yeh matlab matt nikaalna ki main Pushpak ki zindagi se hamesha ke liye jaa rahi hoon...

Madhura:Toh kya matlab nikaalu,Sonali?

Sonali:(felt disgusted)You're just unbelievable,you know that?Main aapke iss mukhote se bohat waaqif hoon aur bohat jald,aapki beta bhi ho jaayega...Main aapko tab tak maaf kaungi jab tak aap khud mujhse maafi nahin maang lete,aur woh din zaroor aayegi!!!Jahaa tak mere aur Pushpak ki baat hain,aap yeh hamesha yaad rakhna ki main Pushpak se bohat pyaar karti hoon aur woh bhi mujhse!!Koi humein alag nahin kar paayega..

Madhura:Itna barosa hain apne pyaar par?

Sonali:Khud se zyaada barosa hain Pushpak par..Aur aap toh yeh usool sunaa hi hoga ki dooriyaan pyaar ko aur mazboot banaati hain...Mujhe kis cheez ki darr nahin hain!!Chalti hoon..(Sonali left from there but as she loaded her suitcase into her car,Pushpak headed towards her)I'm done Pushpak...(turned to go but Pushpak held her wrist)

Pushpak:Jaana zaroori hain kya?

Sonali:Pushpak,mujhe kamzor matt karna..Filhaal,tumhe apni Maa ki zyaada zaroorat hain..(Sonali took his hand off her wrist and got inside the car and drove off from there with tears in her eyes)

~Bhaskar's place~

Payal used her keys to unlock the door.Just as she entered,she saw candles lit everywhere around the hall and the dining table in particular.The scented candles simply invigorated her soul,tired from work.In addition to that,she saw the pasta and apple crumble and smiled widely.She couldn't resist taking the spoon laid on the dining table to taste the dishes but just then,she saw Bhaskar and her appetite got flushed down.She kept the spoin back and turned to go to her room but Bhaskar rushed towards her and appeared before her.Payal tried moving to her left and to her right but Bhaskar cornered her,preventing her from progressing forward.Eventually,Payal stopped trying and looked him in the eye.

Bhaskar:Payal,taste the foods na..I had made them especially for ya..

Payal:Mujhe bhookh nahin hain..Excuse me!!

Bhaskar:Payal,tum hamesha kehte ho na ki humein apna gussa khaane par uthaarna nahin chaahiye,right?Please...Ok,mai tumhe khilaatha hoon..(took a plate ad placed some pasta and a few slices of the apple crumble)Mu kholo..(Payal glared at him)

Payal:Tum ek kaam kyun nahin karlete??Jiya ko khaane pe yahaa bulaao aur ek doosre ko khaana khilaao,hhmm?

Bhaskar:Payal,main Jiya ko yahaa kyun bulaaonga??

Payal:Dikhaava karna koi tumse seekhe,Bhaskar!!Tumhe kya lagta hain,ki mujhe kuch bhi pata nahin hain ab tak??Ki tumhaare aur Jiya ke beech kya chal rahi hain??

Bhaskar:Payal,kya bol rahi ho tum?Mere aur Jiya ke beech kya ho sakta hain??

Payal:Bhaskar,zyaada bano matt!!Mujhe sab kuch bata chal chuki hain..Kyunki maine tumhe aur Jiya ko baat karte huwe sunn liya tha..Tumhaare ek phone call aur woh bhi London se..Argghh!!(bangedher fist on the wall extremely hard)

Bhaskar:Payal!!Hosh mein toh ho??Kya kar rahi ho tum??

Payal:Don't you dare touch me,Bhaskar...(wiped her tears)Hamesha se maine yehi Bharti ko samjhaane ki koshish ki hain ke sacha pyaar ab bhi barkaraar hain iss duniya mein..Par woh hamesha se yeh zidd par athal thi ki aisa kuch nahin hain aur aaj pehli baar mujhe aisa lagne lagi hain ki waaqay mein sacha pyaar iss duniya mein hain hi nahin...Kyunki jis pyaar par mujhe kar din garv mehsoos hoti thi,aaj woh bhram too chuki hain,ab jo tumhe kisi aur se pyaar ho gaya hain..Jiya Mishra se!!

Bhaskar:Payal,ba bhi karo!!Tum jaante bhi ho ki tum kya keh rahi h??Jiya ke khilaaf ek shabd bhi matt bolo,please!!

Payal:Bohat dard ho raha hain tumhe,hhmm??Toh theekh hain,jo jee mein aaye wohi karo!!(headed to the washroom,venting out her anger in streaming tears)

Bhaskar was totally devastated by his wife's accusation.Howver,much more than himself,he just couldn't imagine the depth of the wound which he had possibly given Payal this time round,such that she's not being fully open with him.He still can't fathom how his phone call could have led to Payal's suspicion of him cheating on her.He could never cheat on her for he knew that ever since he had fallen in love with Payal,he wanted to share his life with only her,not anyone else.But hearing it from Payal herself made it even more formidable to think clearly.He laid his head on the sofa while having seated himself on the carpet on the floor adjacent to the sofa and soon,he fell asleep.

Meanwhile,Armaan got out of the washroom,only to realize that Jiya had come with lots of tickets for some carnival and she practically seemed like a child who's up to decorating her room with balloons.Seeing her just made him smile and Jiya noticed him having changed and it made her gleeful,thinking that she had made him smile.

Armaan:What's up with you and the balloons??

Jiya:Nn..nothing..You know,it's just so long since i had a vacation of my own...

Armaan:Ahem,we are not here on a vacation and as far as i can recall,i think you actually went to London recently as well...

Jiya:Arre yaar,woh toh business trip tha aur woh bhi Bhaskar ke saath..Par yeh toh tumhaare saath hain...Aur tum toh waise bhi jaante ho na ki main tumhaare saath apne aap reh sakti hoon...I mean,i can just be myself with you and Raj...

Armaan:Acha??Aur Bhaskar??

Jiya:Kya?

Armaan:Tum apne aap kyun nahin reh sakti Bhaskar ke saamne??

Jiya:It's not like how i can be with the two of you na...You two know me so well,much more than how Bhaskar knows me...

Jiya:Uff Armaan,anywayzz...I've got some carnival tickets...There's some carnival going on plus i guess there is some sorta Indian couple's wedding preps going on...Though i wish i could get inside to find out,the whole stage was kinda covered up and there were lots of people...

Armaan:Jiya,aren't we here for the shoot??Have you even contacted Mr Farhan in the first place???

Jiya:Arre yaar,woh sab karlenge..Pehle,kuch khaate hain...Aur uske baad tum mere saath chal rahe ho beach par...(Armaan was about to stop her but she interrupted his thoughts)Nothing will change our planz Armaan...You're coming with me,that's it!!So get ready...(winked at him)

~Mahi's place~

Mahi was just about to switch off the blaring tubelights before heading to her sofa to catch some TV time with the dim lights on,when she heard her doorbell ring.She looked at the time and wondered who it could be and looked at the peep-hole of her door.She was shocked to see Sonali and quickly opened the door.She grew far more shocked to see her best friend with a large VIP suitcase accompanying her.Mahi locked her home door after Sonali entered.

Mahi:Ermm,what exactly is your suitcase doing here??And why are you even here in the first place??Ok,don't give me that look...I mean,you're alwayzz welcome here yaar but what happened all of a sudden??That you left home??Wait a sec,does Pushpak know that you're here???(Sonali ignored her questions and headed to the kitchen,opening the refrigerator and gulped down the bottle of chilled water)Heyy,i'm talking!!

Sonali:Yeahh,i have ears which are fully intact,Mahi...

Mahi:So??Answer them!!

Sonali:Mood nahin hain...

Mahi:Arre!!!Aise kaise mood nahin hain??Theekh hain,tu aisi nahin maanegi na...Main Pushpak phone karti hoon...(Sonali choked on the water;she kept the bottle aside and instantly rushed to Mahi and snatched the phone away from her and hung up)

Sonali:Pagal ho gayi hain kya?

Mahi:Toh iska matlab yeh hain ki Pushpak ko nahin bata ki tum yahaa aaye ho??

Sonali:Well,shayad..

Mahi:Shayad??Oye!!Look into my eyes...Tell me what's going on...

Sonali:Look into your eyes??Gosh Mahi...I'm not your...

Mahi:Shut up and just answer me...What is going on??Did Pushpak say anything??(paused and then it hit her)What did Pushpak's mum do??

Sonali:How did you...

Mahi:Answer me!!

~Anjali's Sangeet~

Several relatives were arriving with the mehendi for Anjali,who, both Alisha and Sanjana were dressing up while Naina watched them in sheer admiration at the make-up kits and heavily-embroidered sarees.

Anjali:Naina,do i look pretty??

Naina:(smiled widely)Hmm Anji aunty...

Alisha:Lollz iski kismat toh dekho..Shaadi se phle aunty ho gayi...

Anjali:Ahem...Tum dono bhi toh..

Sanjana:Na nah Anji...Naina toh humein did bulaatein hain...

Naina:Nahin...Mama ne to mujhse kahi thi ki jab mann chaahein main aapko bhi aunty bulaa sakti hoon..

Sanjana:Arre!!!

Alisha:Ab yeh kya baa ho gayi huh Naina??Waise tumhaari mama hain kahaa??

Bharti was having a glass of cool sherbet after having welcomed the guests with the trays of sherbet before Rohan's mum took over and asked her to rest.

Bharti:Gosh,Rohan must be dying to meet his bride...(smiled)He's just so much in love...

KK:And so are you!!

Bharti:(almost choked on her sherbet and saw KK having seated beside her)Tum???(turned around and wondered if anyone was watching them and she quickly held his hand and brought him out and away from the stage tent to the beach)Tum yahaa pe kya kar rahe ho??

KK:Mujhe aisa laga tha ki tumhe meri zaroorat hain...

Bharti:Yeah right!!!The last person whom i would be dying to talk to you would be you,Mr KK!!!

KK:Tum abhi tak kisi aur se naaraaz ho aur tum mujh par apna gussa nikaal rahe ho.Ms Bharti??

Bharti:Kya??Kya bak rahe ho tum??

KK:Main kuch bak nahin raha hoon..Sachaayi tumhaare saamne rak rahi hoon...Kuch dino se tum itna parishaan ho aur gussa bhi...Khaas kar ek shaks par...Kya main galat hoon???

Bharti:Tum kiske baarein mein baat..Main kisi se naaraaz nahin hoon...

Just then,Jiya and Armaan managed to take a sneak peak at the tent.Armaan shook his head,looking at Jiya's excitement.

Armaan:What the hell are you so excited about??It's someone's wedding preps,i get it...So??

Jiya:Dude,don't you see what i see??

Armaan:What??

Jiya:Uffo,don't you see Alisha and Sanjana??

Armaan:What???Where???

Jiya:Arre,they were there a second ago...Crap,the relatives are blocking my view...

Armaan:It is just your illusion and don't think that i will give into your plea, this time round,hhmm??And...I need some fresh air so i'm heading to the beach...Join me asap without getting yourself in any sort of trouble,got it??

Jiya:Uff!!Ok,fine!!

KK:Acha??Toh ab tak usse maaf kyun nahin kiya??

Bharti:Kis usse???

KK:Arre,usse jisse tumne apna saara ristha thod diya tha...(Bharti pretended as though she didn't know what he was talking about)Par mujhe bata hain ki uska koi kusoor nahin hain...(Bharti glared at KK)

Bharti:Oh hello..Tum kya jaante ho,huh??Main toh bhool hi gayi thi ki tumhe to sab kuch bata hota hain na??Toh phir aaj kya hua???Tum Armaan ki taraf daari kyun kar rahe ho??Usne na jaane kya kuch nahin keh diya..Mujh par ilzam lagaate chala gaya aur tum yeh keh rahe ho ki woh galat nahin hain???How could he even say that i'm inauspicious or even that i'm incapable of being a mom??

KK:Acha,toh tum Armaan ke baarein mein ab tak soch rahi ho,hhmm??Usne toh ek aur ilzam lagaaya tha na??Ki tumne apne mom aur dad ki divorce karwaayi thi...Nazar kyun churaa rahe ho Bharti??Kam se kam yeh ek ilzam toh shayad..

Bharti:Just shut up!!!Main unn dono ke baarein mein kuch bhi sunnaa nahin chahthi!!(wiped her tears away)He's got no right to say anything about me for he knows nothing about me or my past!!!He doesn't know what i had gone through in my adolescent years..

KK:Tum ab tak Armaan ke baarein mein kyun soch rahi ho Bharti jab ke woh ek ajnabee ho gaya hain na tumhaare liye??Ya phir tumhe bohat dard mehsoos ho rahi hain ki woh tumse hamesha hamesha ke liye door jaa raha hain??Kya yeh pyaar toh nahin hain,Bharti??

Bharti:Dekho,tum...

KK:Dekh hi toh raha hoon...Tum yeh baat maano ya na maano,tumhe pyaar ho chuka hain...Uh-uh,mujhe thokna matt,hamesha ke tarha...Iss baar main tumhe raaha dikhaaonga tumhaare humsafar ke taraf..

Bharti:What crap!!I'm not even listening to you,do you hear me???(just then someone tapped on her shoulder and Bharti turned around)Dekho KK,tum...

Sanjana:KK??Yaar,main Sanjana hoon...Who's KK??(Bharti had looked around but KK had already vanished)

Bharti:Koi nahin...Bas apne aap se baatein kar rahi thi...

Sanjana:Hhmm..Anywayzz,chal aa jaa...Anji's calling ya...

Bharti:Arre,par...

Alisha:Come Bharti...Dance with us!!

Bharti:Mood nahin hain yaar...

Alisha:Uff..(pulled her inside and made her dance and soon,Naina too danced along with Anjali)

~Mahi's place~

Mahi:Whoa...She's got some nerve indeed!!But Pushpak didn't say anything??

Sonali:I didn't expect him to,for i didn't want to put him in a tight spot...

Mahi:Then why did you come from there??If that's what you wanted in the first place,why did you have to pack??

Sonali:Mahi,if i stayed on,he will think that it's no big deal..And it can be truly devastating if i were to stay and let him believe that this has not affected me at all..You know what i mean??

Mahi:(nodded)Hmm i know...Are you ok??You know,you don't have to hold it so strongly in front of me...You can cry in front of me...

Sonali:I know that...I know you're alwayzz here for me...

Mahi:(smiled weakly before her eyes welled up)Come here...(Sonali and Mahi hugged each other tightly,rubbing each other's shoulders in assurance before withdrawing from their hug)Come,i'll get you something to spice your mind up...

Sonali:Great..I'll get changed and come...(Mahi nodded)

~A few minutes later~

Mahi heard her mobile ringing.She saw Sadoo on her mobile.

Mahi:Crap!!Why is he calling me??(disconnected the call)

Sonali:Here i am...You know Mahi,for a sec..It seems as though we're having a slumber party or something...(talked a it dramatically,making Mahi laugh)You have become my long lost sibling..Actually no..Ok,i know i can't take the position of Khanak, your younger sis but i can sure be competition for her...Lollzz...

Mahi:Talking about her,she hasn't called me in a week..Wonder what's up with her...

Sonali:You actually look forward to her calls??

Mahi:Mind you,i know she can be annoying..But she's my dear sibling!!

Sonali:Yeah yeah,ok...(Mahi's mobile rang again but this time round,Sonali grabbed Mahi's mobile before Mahi could disconnect)Sadoo??(widened her eyes in disbelief)Wait...What???Sadoo??W..Why is he calling you now???

Mahi:Ok,look...Niharika invited me for dinner at his place..

Sonali:Really??

Mahi:What are you so excited for???

Sonali:Sorry..Ermm,so what did you say???

Mahi:You remember the time when he had barged into my cabin and you were surprised to see him at my cabin??I didn't let him talk to me about this then but then you can't blame me as well...He was...(paused and resumed)And i had already told him that i am not going to his place in any case and he ought to sort this out himself...This is all his doing!!!

Sonali:Mahi,how can you blame him alone???

Mahi:Whyever not???Because of his mixed up cues and signals,Bharti misunderstood that he and i are together...And thanks to your suggestion i had kept this hidden from both Armaan and Bharti...To make things worse,then comes the hot gossip of Mr Sadoo's official girlfriend...(pointed all her fingers towards herself)Ms Mahi Talwar!!Ever since then,i've not even talked to Armaan...I barely can face him!!

Sonali:Ok,i think we ought to pick up his call...Let's see what he wants from you...Maybe he could be giving us great news!!I'll put the call on loudspeaker mode...

Mayank:Mahi??Mayank here...

Mahi:Erm,i know that...What's this call for??(Sonali hit her and gestured to her to sound a bit more polite)

Mayank:Look,it's hard,i know...And today,i've tried using all opportunities to the utmost to talk to Nihu but h baly heard me out...

Mahi:You couldn't even talk to your sis about your fabricated relationship???

Mayank:Heyy,it's not that easy,alright??

Mahi:Whyever not??

Mayank:I've been trying but whenever i tried asking,she just diverted the topic,asking me about you...She kept asking me about you,do you get it???

Mahi:Do you even realize the damage you've caused to my friendships??First,you send this mixed up cues to Bharti and you didn't bother to clear things up...Then this freakin' unwanted publicity and defamity published in the papers...Of course for you,any publicity is good publicity,right???You can never think of what is possibly going through the other person's mindset,can you???I feel utterly embarassed to even face Bharti and Armaan,the two most amazing colleagues i've worked with,so far,in my life and you just gotta ruin it...You're only capable of it...!!!

Mayank:Will you let me speak??What's your problem,Mahi??Here,i'm trying my best but you just won't appreciate any of these efforts,right??Initially,you and your troop told me to break up with Bharti...When i had no intention of doing so,you had a problem...And now that it's done,you have an even bigger problem...Look,i don't want you to come to my place in the first place,ok??If i am even talking to you,i'm doing so only for the sake of Nihu for she wants to see you badly for dinner but you know what??I can handle this on my own...I don't need your help whatsoever,alright???Initially i thought you would just help me out but you are just impossible...And it is my fault that i even thought that you would help!!I don't need your help nor will i ever need it in my life!!!I promise you i wouldn't ever ask you for help at all!!I'll manage everything on my own...!!(hung up instantly,feeling extremely hurt by Mahi,who was equally hurt by his words too)

Mahi:Just look at him,Sonu...

Sonali:Whoa...Tonight,i didn't know that i woul have gotten the chance to witness a fully fledged heated conversation..You two can't even stand each other!!So,what are you going to do about it??

Mahi:Sonu,i don't know...

Sonali:Come to think of it Mahi,if he didn't want you to make it for dinner,why did he tell you in the first place??

Mahi:The exact question has been running in my head for quite some time but i've got no answer...

Sonali:Ok,we know the situation now...The dinner's tomorrow!!And...we can think about it then,hmm??

Mahi:What's there to think??I'm not going..That's it!!!Come,let's catch up!!

Sonali:Be right back,k??

Mahi:Sure!!!

~Goa~

Jiya was still trying her best to get a view after having gotten inside,behind the stage.She was stunned to see Bharti dancing.Just then,she stopped Armaan and asked him to just stay with her for a while.She gave him her digital camera to handle before sneaking away to get some drinks.

Bharti was dancing away,with Alisha and Sanjana,while Armaan was viewing the intricate details of the stage and the atmosphere,trying to capture it on Jiya's digital camera.Bharti slowed her pace of dance as she saw KK having stood at least 3 feet away from her,gesturing to her to watch him.As she observed him moving away,she was super shocked to see Armaan.KK's words kept echoing in her ears like an alarm which was way too adamant to be turned off despite her pressing on the snooze button.Armaan was right in front of her and just then,KK stood to his original position and smiled subtly at her before vanishing from there.

Bharti turned around and saw Anjali.She smiled and complimented on her gorgeous mehendi and bright yellow saree,which Bharti,together with Alisha and Sanjana,had gifted her.Anjali joined them in their dance andas Bharti involuntarily looked back,she no longer saw Armaan.She kept looking everywhere but Armaan was no longer there.

She kept wondering as she excused herself from the dance...

"Did I really see Armaan??Come on,if he were here,he just can't disappear like that...KK,if this was a joke to get it into my head,i'll really kill you...Armaan aur mere humsafar??Aise kaise ho sakta hain??Main bhi kya soch rahi hoon aur kiske baaton ko ehmiyat de rahi hoon...Woh KK toh hamesha aise si kuch na kuch bakh tha rehta hain...Woh mere well-wisher kam,aur evil wisher zyaada lagta hain...Armaan..He's in love with Shreya and so is she!!Why would he become my humsafar in any way??Nah..KK,you're so wrong this time round and remember,i'm still mad at him!!!He knows nothing about my past and if he ever gets to know about it,he'll never even think of coming near me!!Never...Mind you KK,your predictions are gonna drown you this time round!!"

~10 minutes later~

Jiya:Arre yaar..Let's see what you had taken...

Armaan:Gosh Jiya,tu bhi na...(passed her digital cam to her while he watched the tides)

Jiya:Armaan!!!!!

Armaan:Arre yaar,main yahaan hi toh hoon...Kyun chillaa rahe ho???

Jiya:Wow,anjaane mein hi sahi...Main tumse kahaa tha na ki wahaa pe Alisha aur Sanjana the???Ab dekho ki yeh kaun hain...

Armaan:Kaun hai??(looked at the digital camera and widened his eyes in disbelief)Naina??Aur yahaa pe??(took the digital camera from Jiya and browsed through the photographs he took as he murmured)Kahin...Bharti toh yahaa...

Jiya:(thought to herself)He's looking for Bharti,i'm so sure..Armaan,i'll try my utmost to make this trip as memorable for you as possible..(thought about the promise she made to Raj though)Raj,i know you'll understand...I'm gonna bend the promise a lil after this last attempt!!Sorry Raj!!!

Edited by jassie_17 - 13 years ago

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~Jab Lurve Hua Part 249~

Jiya:See, what did i tell you??I did see Alisha and Sanjana and thanks to your photographs,now it's true..

Armaan:But how is Naina here all alone?

Jiya:She's not alone,Armaan..She's with her mama's uni mates,Alisha and Sanju..Wait a sec;maybe her mama is here too,hmm??(Armaan closed his eyes in pain as his heart took him down the lane of his farewell experience with Bharti at MU and the harsh reality conveyed by Raj)Armaan,main tumse baat kar rahi hoon yaar...

Armaan:Jiya,just stop it,k?Bas bhi karo!!Tumne khud suni thi na ke Raj kya keh raha tha??

Jiya:Arre,woh toh kuch bhi...

Armaan:Nahin Jiya..Ab mujhe finally aage badhna hi hoga..Main Bharti ki laayak nahin hoon..In fact,Bharti to kya,main toh kisi ladki ki bhi laayak nahin hoon...

Jiya:Juz cut the crap,k?Maar khaane ka iraada hain kya jo tum iss tarha ke baatein kar rahe ho??Bharti ne toh aisa kuch bhi nahin kahaa hain na,toh phir tum aisa kyun soch rahe ho?

Armaan:Main aur intezaar nahin karpaaonga,Jiya...Maine ek baar Payal se kahaa tha ki main Bharti ke liye apni poori zindagi intezaar karunga par uss waqt mujhe yeh ehsaas nahin hua tha ki intezaar mein bhi dard chupaa hota hain...Ki main jee bhi naa paaoo!!Aur dukh ki baat toh yeh hain ki main Maa se kuch bhi nahin keh paa raha hoon...Dooriyaan paidha ho raha hain mere aur Maa ke beech...Jiya,yeh baat yehi karo aur kal humaare shoot ke baad,hum foran Mumbai ke liye niklenge,hmm??Ab chale??

Jiya:Ok,fine...Par thode dher ke liye hum walk par chale??Juz wanna enjoy the breeze out here...(Armaan nodded and both of them walked barefooted on the sands while the tides rushed,one lap after another)

Bharti was still thinking about KK's words.KK had never given her false predictions before,and had always informed her of the chapters that are awaiting to be revealed in her life.This time round, his words shook her up as he talked of her soulmate being Armaan,whom she had broken all ties with.

Bharti:After all,he's always venting his anger on me,God knows,for whatever reasons...

Anjali:Well,not everyone is outrightly rude,Bharti...

Bharti:Huh??Oh hi Anji..

Anjali:Khud se baatein kar rahi ho,hmm?

Bharti:Nahin,woh main bas kuch soch rahi thi..

Anjali:Hmm...Tum jaante ho,aaj main bohat khush hoon...

Bharti:Of course Anji..I mean,kal tumhaari shaadi hain aur woh bhi tumhaari humsafar ke saath..(paused at the thought of the word which just got blurted out from her--humsafar--)

Anjali:Sach kaha tumne,Bharti...Rohan sach much mere humsafar nikla...I mean,kuch saal pehle,woh ek number ka khadoos tha..

Bharti:Khadoos??(got amused)

Anjali:Mujhe sach much nahin bata tha ki inn saalon mein ,pyaar ke kaaran,Rohan ka gussa shaanth ho sakta tha...I mean,you know how aggressive he can be,na...Par ab aisa kuch bhi nahin hain...He changed his attitude for me,without me asking for it...I had never expected him to change his flaw,to eradicate his flaw for i've fully accepted him for who he is,but he did it for me out of immense love...Just imagine,if i had given up in love and more importantly,given up on him,thinking that he could never be the one for me because of his temper,nothing could have come this far,despite the pranks played by you guyzz...Sometimes,if a guy shows his temper,his sign of weakess,it's not that he's rude in venting his temper...He's voluntarily showing you his inner self,his vulnerable face and merely wants to garner your attention...

Bharti:Attention??My attention??(murmured)Why would he want my attention,of all people?

Anjali:Did i just hear a 'He', Bharti?

Bharti:N...Nooo!!!!I mean,nope!!

Anjali:Really??

Bharti:Yeah,of course..In fact,here comes Sanjee...Heyy,where's Naina?

Sanjana:You wouldn't believe it...She had her dinner with Alisha and Rohan and went on a walk with them...(smiled)So,whatz up??

Bharti:Just excuse me for a while,k??Be right back!!(left from there)

Sanjana:Anji,what are you smiling for??

Anjali:Tell me something...Is there any guy in Bharti's life??

Sanjana:WHAT??NOO!!!(felt awkward by her question)But why are you asking???

Anjali:Seriously,no one at all??

Sanjana:NO!!You haven't answered me...

Anjali:Well,i surely think there is some guy whom she has been thinking about,who's been preoccupying her thoughts ever since she's reached there...She's not her usual self,that's for sure!!She was half-heartedly listening to me talk about Rohan but her mind was pretty much wandering elsewhere..

Just then,Rohan's mum called her and Anjali excused herself,leaving Sanjana in suspicion.

Meanwhile,Rohan and Alisha were practically kicking sand at each other.Just then,Naina noticed Armaan called out to him.Alisha and Rohan quickly rushed over,following her.

Naina:Hii Armaan uncle...How are you??

Armaan:I'm great...(hugged Naina and withdrew from their hug)How are you??(Naina smiled widely)

Rohan:Ohh hey dude..You're in Goa??Gosh,i had no clue of that..

Jiya:Actually,both of us just came to Goa today itself..Don't mind me but what was going on??

Rohan:Well,it's my would-be wife's sangeet ceremony today..

Jiya:Get out!!Are you serious??So when's the wedding??(Alisha just glanced at Armaan who was silent)

Alisha:Naina,Rohan...Shall we go??We're kinda getting late actually...

Rohan:Sshh Alisha...It's tomorrow!!I can't believe that i'm inviting you guyzz on the eve of my wedding...You two have got to come or else my wedding will be incomplete!!

Armaan:(Jiya was about to answer out of excitement but Armaan,having seen the discontented look on Alisha,held Jiya's hand firmly)Ermm,tat'll be really difficult Rohan...As we're both here on official work!!After our hectic photo shoot,we'll be heading back promptly...

Rohan:No Armaan..I'm not going to hear a word!!It's only fate that both of us met you guyzz tonight itself...You've got to come and i'm not hearing a No,hmm??

Jiya:Surely Rohan,we'll definitely be there to be part of your happiness...And i promise you that i'll bring him along as well...

Alisha:Ok,see ya tomorrow then...(Naina planted a kiss on Armaan's cheek before leaving while Alisha grew anxious,thinking if she ought to tell Sanjana and Bharti about Armaan and Jiya or not)

~Next Day~

Raj was browsing through the contact list in his BlackBerry and finally pressed the Dial button.He knew that this could be the right thing to do at the moment,to secure Niyati's safety.

Raj:Hi,may i know whom i'm talking to??Ok,hi Ms Fresca..Could you let me know when i can have an appointment with Mr Siddharth??This is regarding a personal contract..Just let him know that it's Raj Malhotra from Men's Universe...(paused for a while)Ok,thanks..I'll meet him at 2:30 pm..Thanks once again!!(hung up)

Sudha:Siddharth??

Raj:Ohh Aunty,aapko yeh breakfast prepare karne ki kya zaroorat hain??

Sudha:Waise bhi main apne aap ke liye banaa rahi thi toh socha kyun nahin tumhaare saath naashtha karloo...

Raj:For a record,i don't think we've had breakfast together,na??

Sudha:You're right!!This is our very first breakfast date,hmm??

Raj:In that case,this will truly be an amazing and cherishable one indeed!!

Sudha:Let's get started!!

Raj:So Aunty,how's work nowadays??

Sudha:Great,as alwayzz...I mean,i truly enjoy my work so there's no space for saying that i despise my work hours and vagera vagera...Par...

Raj:Kya Aunty??

Sudha:It just makes me want to tear myself up at times,knowing how youngsters can drown themselves in depression just for trivial matters...You know,how disturbing it is,indeed and one day,i just worry about Armaan...

Raj:Aunty,don't you know we guyzz are not the types..

Sudha:Just shut your mouth,ok???Most of the cases i come across is due to the matter pertaining to the heart,giving the exception to mental and physical trauma,experienced during the childhood years..Most of them are heartbreaks!!

Raj:Ahhh,in that case,i must have gone through millions of heartbreaks..

Sudha:Actually,the girls must have gone through that instead of you,hhmm??

Raj:Ahem,Ms Sudha,you're insulting your date,hhmm??

Sudha:Yeah right!!!!(smiled)

Raj:You're worried about Armaan??What for,Aunty??

Sudha:He's not in love with Shreya,i'm confident of that...

Raj:How can you be so sure,Aunty??

Sudha:I've known him throughout his years,Raj...Look at the time when he had said Yes to Priyanka???What was that all about???He badly wants to prove me wrong and wants to move on desperately but he's living the pain from inside,bottling it all inside...I can't bear to see him like that!!!He thinks i know nothing but i'm afterall,his Maa..Won't i know him??I've clearly made it known to him that i don't wish to talk to him at the moment...Now,i don't even know how he's doing in Goa...

Raj:Aunty,i think if you would encourage him to move on and support him,he will move on...He's fallen in love for the first time with Bharti,who doesn't even believe in it in the first place...I've explained it thoroughly to Jiya and even Armaan had overheard me...It must have hit him real hard but Aunty,just forgive him for what he may have said to Bharti at the hospital...He needs time to recover,to heal his wound and at the same time,i'm sure you wouldn't want him to lose faith in love...Think about Shreya too,Aunty...She has fallen for Armaan;consider her feelings as well...Perhaps,if we could give her feelings a chance,maybe Armaan too might move on and be happy in his life...Jiya had told me everything and in fact,i'm only glad she did...

Sudha:So she asked you to come and talk to me??

Raj:Well,yeah but i wanted to talk to you personally as well...Aunty,Armaan is in a vulnerable state and more than anything,he needs you by his side to guide him...You've always been there for him whenever he needed you and right now,the last thing he needs now is the increased distance from his life mentor!!

Sudha:Raj,i know that!!It's just that i was so shocked..I was totally blank when all the truth finally came out...Bharti didn't tell me anything at all...

Raj:Aunty,she didn't tell any of us,including her bestest friends too...What could we expect???

Sudha:How is she??

Raj:She's out of town,actually..I guess,since her internship's over,she'll be away on a short vacation with Naina...

Sudha:Now,i'm more than ever proud of her for having adopted Naina...She'll be there with her mum and take care of her...

Raj:So,promise me that you'll talk to Armaan and sort everything out as well as think about Shreya as well??

Sudha:I'll think about it,that i can promise...

Raj:Great...

Sudha:So,what's over in your world??

Raj:Nothing..Just trying to help Niyati and Nidhi to get somewhere safe ASAP,which is in progress...

Sudha:And this Siddharth is going to help you?

Raj:I just hope so...I'll need to get the baby modelling contract nullified at any cost so that there won't be any complications thereafter...Then Khushi can leave for London with Niyati and Nidhi...

Sudha:Khushi's working at Trends,right?

Raj:Yeahh,i'm also in talks with Mayank...He agreed to let her be in London,where he will definitely need help in the new office he'll be setting up in London...

Sudha:Hmm ok...Anywayzz,just relax,hmm??You look so tired and drained out of energy...

Raj:That,i truly am...

Sudha:Waise,i shouldn't be asking...

Raj:Oh come on Ms Sudha..Ask anything you want...

Sudha:Really??Ok...How's your love life catching up??Is there anyone??

Raj:(grinned sheepishly)You're here for me..Who else do i need,right now??(stood up and went to the kitchen with his plate and started to wash the plates)

Sudha:What a sly being you are...Trying to divert the topic and all...Come on,tell me...You know,i won't tell a soul anout anything...

Raj:Can i trust you??

Sudha:Uff,i really ought to be killing you for asking me that question...Come on,spill it!!

Raj:Aunty...(shook his had)Aap toh peecha hi nahin chodenge na..

Sudha:Lo,main tumhaara peecha kyun chodoongi??Don't worry,main...

Raj:Kisi se kuch nahin kahungi,vagera vagera,hhmm??Alright..Actually,ek ladki hain jisse main..(paused)

Sudha:(filled in her assumption)Pyaar???(Raj turned off the tap and looked at her after wiping his hand)

Raj:Jee nahin..Some sort of an attraction...

Sudha:Hmm,attraction huh?Aaj kal ke generation kya yeh naam diya hain pyaar ko??(Raj smiled at her)Ok,aage bolo...

Raj:Ok anywayzz,ek ladki hain jisse main attracted hoon...Gor kariye,attracted hoon..(Sudha smiled subtly at him)Par woh hain ki kabhi kabhi mujhse ishaara karti hain ki usse meri zaroorat nahin hain aur kabhi kabhi...Jab main accidentally,pure chance ke thor par usse madat karta hoon,tab woh ishaara kati hain ki woh apne aap hi theekh hain,you know the self-sufficient types...Itni confused ladki hain ki kya bataaoo aapko...

Sudha:Aakhir mein yeh ladki hain kaun?

Raj:Rehne do na Aunty...Let her be a mystery!!

Sudha:Arre kam se kam naam toh bataado mujhe!!

Raj:Uffo Aunty,naam mein kya rakha hain???

Sudha:Itna sab kuch bataa hi diya hain toh naam hi sahi...

Raj:(showed her his ringing mobile)The call isn't urgent but i'm taking it..And i'll see you soon,Ms Sudha...Bye!!!(waved at Sudha before shutting the door)

Sudha:Paagal kahi ka!!Armaan se baat bhi karna hai aur Shreya ko ek mauka dena hain...Pehle kya karoo??

~Goa~

Alisha was beside Rohan,getting his tuxedo ready and wearing it for him.Soon,his best friend aka his best man,came over and helped her and her dad out to take some candid photographs before heading over to the beach,where Anjali must be waiting.

Rohan:Jaldi karo na Alisha...Dad,usse kaho ki photographs le lena..Anjali intezaar kar rahi hogi...

Alisha:Uff,Dad dekho na...Kitna utaavla ho raha hain..(Alisha's dad smiled and the three of them were photographed by Rohan's best man cum his close friend)

Rohan:Acha,ab toh chalo...

Alisha:(murmured)Shukr manaao ki woh Christian hain aur yeh ek beach wedding hain...

Rohan:Yeahh i know..Isn't it romantic?(Alisha smiled widely and nodded and hugged her brother before heading out)

-Meanwhile-

Bharti:Alright here we are...You ok??

Anjali:Yeahh,just the exception that i feel i may not be able to breathe..

Bharti:Oh ok,let me adjust the pins then...

Anjali:You don't understand,Bharti...I am just feeling light-headed becuase my fairytale is taking a beautiful turn..It's coming true!!You know what i mean,right??

Bharti:Actually,i don't..

Anjali:You don't??You've been married,right??You...I mean...

Bharti:It was a contract marriage,Anji...In fact,there was not much rituals or wedding held in extreme grandeur...It was pretty fast and the pact was broken,liek in 6 months...

Anjali:Pact,huh??Don't you have any desires or aspirations about your wedding,Bharti??(Bharti shook her head)Not even any particular attributes which you would want in your ideal guy??(Bharti was lost but she still shook her head)

Bharti:Anji,i don't have any such aspirationd ot desires...Or any hopes to find the ideal guy!!!!Cuz i don't believe in love at all!!But you tell me.what did you find in Rohan that you decided to love him or better still,marry him??

Anjali:Bharti,Rohan is very special to me,especially ever since he had defended me and even became bold enough to accept the thrashings from my family after having confessed his love for me...Initially,i had misunderstood him but when i saw him bow down to willingly get beaten up,he won my heart!!!Ok,i know i sound real filmy but then as i got to know him further from you,Alisha and Sanjee,i just fell madly in love with him...But Bharti,you helped Rohan so much in his confession..Why don't you believe in love???(Bharti covered Anjali with her veil on her head.as Sanjee and Naina,together with Alisha came with flowers)

Alisha:OMG!!!Bharti and Sanjee,Anji looks just outta this world...Amazing!!!Rohan will practically faint today...

Sanjana:That's the exact intention...Ok ok,come let's go...Let's not keep Rohan waiting any longer...

Soon,Alisha,Sanjee and Naina left and as Anjali started walking down on the sands gently,she looked at her bridesmaids,Alisha and Sanjee.Naina was walking behind Anjali,as instructed by Sanjee,but Anjali started slowing down as she kept looking around for Bharti.Anjali gestured to Alisha and Sanjee,who couldn't exacly make out what Anjali was trying to mouth.As Alisha watched Anjali's lip movements closely,Alisha understood and nudged Sanjee.

Alisha:Bharti...Where the heck is Bharti by the way??

Sanjana:She was inside the dressing area...Where we were a few minutes back..We gotta find her,quick...

Alisha:Ok,but how do we move from here?Rohan will surely kill us if we were to screw up his special day..(waved to her mum and dad to come over)Ok Mum,Dad...Just be in our spots;we'll be back in a jiffy!!(Alisha and Sanjee left and headed to the dressing room and heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing Bharti)

Sanjana:Gosh Bharti,hurry up...Anji's practically stopped her procession because of you...Hurry up!!!

Bharti:Sorry yaar...Actually,i was the last to change..And i just took a tad bit time to get my hair done as well...

Alisha:Right time to do that!!!Now hurry or else Rohan will not spare us alive...(Bharti and Alisha rushed and Alisha thanked her parents;Bharti waved to Anji whose smile faded once again and both Bharti and Alisha stood adjacent to Anjali)

Anjali:Now,where is Sanjee??

Bharti:She's coming..No worries!!Just focus on your wedding now!!(whispered to Alisha)Where is she??

Alisha:Gosh,should we go and check?

Bharti:Sshh...If we were to go again,Anji will be more worried than ever..(searched in her purse)Ohhh crap!!!

Alisha:What now??

Bharti:My mobile...I had left it to charge but i forgot to bring it with me from the dressing room...

Sanjana:No worries..I got it for ya!!

Bharti:Gee thanks,Sanjee..Where the hell were you?

Sanjana:Got a call to attend..Sorry about that!!

Alisha:Ok,important issue now..Who's got the ring?

Sanjana:Not with me...

Alisha:Not with me either...(both Sanjee and Alisha looked at Bharti)

Bharti:Gurlzz,stop freakin' me out..Let me check my purse!!Crap,where is it??

Naina:Mama,kya hua?

Sanjana:Naina,aap jaa kar wahaa pe baith jaayiye...

Alisha:Don't panic..We'll find it...

Bharti:Ring mere paas nahin hain...Woh box..

Naina:Mama,aap kya dhoondh rahi ho??

Bharti:Kuch nahin princess...Woh ek choti si red box hain aur bata nahin ki mama woh kahaa par...

Naina:Mama,aapne mujhe diya tha na...

Bharti:Kya??Maine tumhe??

Naina:Haan mama...Aap bhool gayi??(Alisha and Sanjee simply glared at Bharti who simply grinned sheepishly and mumbled a Sorry to them both before looking around in search of a small red box,which seemed almost impossible)

Bharti:Alisha,Sanjee,you guyz keep an eye on the box around here...Let me just check the dressing area once again...(headed to the dressing area)

Around the same time,Jiya had seen Bharti heading towards the dressing area.She asked Armaan to get his hair checked since she had deliberately messed it up just then and directed him to the dressing area.Jiya stood near Rohan,waving to him who had noticed her and silently waved back,bringing it to the attention of Sanjana.

Sanjana:(held Alisha's wrist)What the hell is Jiya doing??Here???

Alisha:Crap!!What is she doing here?I thought Armaan must have noticed my discontented look last night...

Sanjana:Last night?Armaan???Where did these 2 come from??

Alisha:From Mumbai,for an exclusive project with some international models..Look,i couldn't say much for it's Rohan's wedding and if i had said anything directly,he would have figured everything out!!

Sanjana:So you should have just let him figure everything,na??

Alisha:Sanju,now it's definitely not the time to let out your irritation...Remember,we've promised Bharti that we'll respect her every decision..And right now,the last thing she would ever want is for Rohan's wedding to get interrupted because of her or her problems...

Sanjana:Crap!!Anji's looking at us..Just keep smiling!!As natural as possible,Alisha...(Both of them smiled at Anji)We've gotta find the box!!Where's Bharti??What's taking her so long??

Alisha:I'll go and check on her..You keep an eye on the box as well as on Naina and Anji...

Bharti was about to take the red box which was almost on the verge of toppling over but just then Alisha voiced out for her and as she turned around and smiled at Alisha,the box fell on the floor.

Alisha:Arre,kya huah hain tujhe?

Bharti:Uff,tumne toh mujhe darraa hi diya tha aur ab tum mujhse pooch rahi ho ki mujhe kya hua hain,hmm?

Alisha:Ring mil gayi ki nahin?

Bharti:Abhi tak toh yehi thi..(looked at Alisha)What's wrong with you??(saw Alisha's mouth wide open;seeing her eyes wanting to gorge out,Bharti instantly turned around)

For a gew seconds,anyone could sense an exact replica of best friends in the making,just by taking even a distant look at Bharti.For even she was extremely shocked to see the sight of Armaan.It wasn't just the fact that Bharti's illusion was true to the core,but she and Alisha glanced at each other before turning to face Armaan who was holding the opened red box,showing the ring in the direction of Bharti and that too on HIS KNEE!!!

Bharti:WHAT THE...(paused as she thought to herself)That was not my illusion,at all??Was KK right about Armaan being my...Crapp!!!!

Alisha:Armaan,tum?I thought i had already made it clear to you last night...

Bharti:(snapped out)Last night??(grabbed Alisha's elbbow,bringing her ears closer as she whispered to Alisha)You met him last night??You??!!

Alisha:Bharti,i...I didn't meet him,and will you..(looked at Armaan)Will you just get up??(snatched the red box from Armaan before he stood up)Bhaarti,it's not like what you...

Bharti:Right,it's not at all liek how i'm imagining...My best friend dares hiding such a BIG matter from me,despite having promised me that she'll respect my every decision...You wanna hide matters from me?Go ahead..But don't...Don't expect me to be your mate any longer...

Alisha:Bharti,listen..I'm sorry that i did this matter slip because of the hectic atmosphere here...

Bharti:You know what??It's too late!!!(left from there)

Alisha:You must be freakin' excited to see my friendship go down the drain...Isn't that why you're here,hmm?I just can't believe that you would actually come today!!Damn you,Armaan!!!(hurried from there to give Anjali the ring)

Rohan and Anjali exchanged their rings.Sanjana noticed Alisha having diverted her eyes towards Bharti,who was actually ignoring Alisha.Nevertheless,Sanjana continued applauding and eagerly waiting for Rohan to kiss his bride.Sanjana heard Alisha murmuring about Armaan and Sanjana wondered if Bharti had seen Armaan already and if that's the reason for Alisha's anxiety.

Rohan placed the veil above Anji's forehead and kissed her.As he broke off from the kiss,he saw the glowing smile on her face and huggedd her instantly.

Rohan:Gosh...We're so married,Anji!!

Anjali:I know...I just...I just can't believe this!!!I love you Rohan...

Rohan:Lurve you too Anjali..(withdrew from his hug;caressed her cheeks with his palms and brought her forehead to meet his as they both smiled widely)

Sanjana:Ahem...Photograph time!!(Rohan's and Anjali's smile faded and Rohan looked at Sanjana who stood in the middle,between them)What?Come on...

Rohan:Did anyone tell you that you're such an idiot??

Sanjana:Actually yeahh,i heard it from you and Alisha quite a lotta times but who cares??(Rohan waved to Alisha and gestured to her but she just smiled)

Rohan:Ok what's wrong with my dear sis??

Sanjana:She's disturbed and so is Bharti..But i seem to figure out that it has got to do with your darling sibling and your last minuye invitation..If i had known about it,i would have stopped you from inviting Jiya and Armaan right away!!

Anjali:But what's wrong in inviting them,Sanjee??I mean,Armaan was worried about Bharti;he helped her out..

Sanjana:Anji,don't even get me started on Armaan,hmm??

Bharti:Heyy,even i want to be in the piczz,Sanjee...Your time's up!!

Rohan:Come,join in...Have some candid poses!!

~Octave Mall~

Sonali:I still don't get it...Why are we here again?

Mahi:I've figured out what Mayank Sharma's up to and i'm so not going to let him win at any cost!!

Sonali:Win what exactly?

Mahi:He thinks that i'll not go to his place and if i did that,he's only to tarnish my reputation even further in front of Nihar..I'm not going to let him succeed this time round...

Sonali:Mahi,you're actually thinking of going over to his place for dinner??Are you...are you even serious???

Mahi:Yes Sonu,and it'll be a total shocker for him,trust me!!Isse badaa zor ka jhatka usse mil hi nahin sakta,by God!!

Sonali:Aur agar yeh press mein kisi ne...

Mahi:You seriously think that some publishers are still bent on publishing rubbish about me and Mayank,hmm?

Sonali:Yeahh,for as far as i've gotten to know them,they are bent on doing so...And you simply aren't worried an inch about that at all??All you're thinking of,right now,is...

Mahi:Yes Sonu,all i can think of right now is triumphing over that egoistic,arrogant,perfectionist who had already done much damage to my reputation...I can't let him touch me ever,even if it may take more risks than ever..Decision's made!!Now,help me pick a great salwaar...

Armaan:What exactly did you plan in that tiny head of your's,hmm?

Jiya:What are you talking about,Armaan??

Armaan:Don't you dare talk to me,with your back facing me..(Jiya turned around with a plate of desserts)

Jiya:You want a plate,Armaan??The desserts are simply amazing!!

Armaan:You just think that my life's a BIG joke to play around with,right??

Jiya:Armaan,what happened yaar?Did you meet Bharti?Did she say anything??(Armaan saw Alisha stopping Bharti and pushed Jiya's hand away and stood at a corner,overhearing their conversation)

Alisha:Ok,your anger is justified,Bharti,but you've gotta give me a chance to explain!!

Bharti:Fine!!This is your first and final chance...Shoot!!

Alisha:Ok,remember how i had left with Rohan and Naina after dinner for a walk on the beach last night??We stumbled upon Jiya and Armaan by chance...I was freakingly shocked,alright?On one end,Naina and Rohan were thrilled but on the other,i was totally numb...I had no idea whatsoever how to react when Rohan had invited both Jiya and Armaan for the wedding..I had indirectly gestured to Armaan that i don't want to see him at the wedding..It's true that he too realized my gesture and tried to wriggle out from the invite but i guess Jiya was overly excited!!!And i couldn't say anything to Rohan either...It's his special day,who am i to ruin it??It's my mistake that i didn't tell you or Sanjee about this earlier but i should have...I'm really sorry yaar...Please...Forgive me,hmm??(Bharti just left from there without saying anything)Bharti!!!Damn it!!Why did he have to come and ruin everything??He dares to call my best friend a bad omen in his life??And what is he,in Bharti's life??(Jiya placed her palm on Armaan's wrist but he got irritated and took her palm off and walked away to a corner)

Rohan:Finally,here you are..Come with me!!

Armaan:Where to,Rohan??

Rohan:To introduce you to my bride,the love of my life!!(Armaan simply smiled)

Anjali:(broke off from her hug with Bharti)Ok,one last photograph before we can indulge in the desserts..

Just then,Bharti saw Armaan being introduced to Anjali by Rohan.Her eyes welled up instantly as she kept having flashes of Armaan's accusations which kept ringing in her ears.Armaan's eyes were also instantly welled up too,feeling the agony which he had put her through.He smiled at Anjali and congratulated her but as he saw a tear having flowed down from her right eye,his heart almost skipped a few beats.Bharti had gradually taken a step backward in a subtle manner so that neither Rohan nor Anjali would notice her absence.However,she had not noticed the step behind her and she almost fell on her back,letting out a sharp,abrupt cry but Armaan had instantly held onto her palm.He gradually pulled her up and as she progressively stood upright,both of them fell lost in each other's eyes.It was as though they had actually met each other for the first time in their lives.However,Bharti had let go of Armaan's palm,disheartening him even further.He raised his right thumb to wipe away Bharti's tear but she,having assumed what Armaan was about to do,instantly turned away and excused herself from the stage where Rohan and Anjali had witnessed everything.

Anjali:Rohan...

Rohan:Anji,something's definitely wrong..Why didn't Bharti or Alisha tell me anything?

Anjali:Perhaps,she didn't want to ruin our special day...

Rohan:No wonder Alisha was acting so weird when i had invited Armaan and Jiya for the wedding last night...

Alisha:Hi guyzz..Some captures with your dear sis,Rohan,hmm??

Rohan:Only after you answer me...

Alisha:Answer?What??

Rohan:Promise Anji that you'll let us both know the entire truth...The entire truth!!!

Alisha:Huh??Par...(raised her eyebrow but shook her head)Yeah ok whatever...What's the Q??

Rohan:Armaan...I mean,why were you acting so weirdly last night when we met him??(Alisha widened her eyes in disbelief and looked away)Alisha!!!

Alisha:Not the right time to talk about this...And i promised Bharti!!

Rohan:And you just promised us too so why don't you just go ahead,hmm??

Alisha:Damn it!!!

Anjali:You can talk while our piczz get captured,hmm>

Alisha:Alright,but keep this just to yourself!!

Rohan:(echoed with Anjali)Agreed!!!

~Lunch Time @ Pizza Hut~

Sonali:So.aren't you liek going to call Mayank to inform him about your arrival,hmm??

Mahi:Are you nutzz,Sonu?

Sonali:What?Why are you saying so??

Mahi:If i were going to call him now,he'll surely think that i'm trying to help him..

Sonali:Technically speaking,aren't you??

Mahi:Stop confusing me,Sonu..I'm not helping that sadoo at all!!In fact,i am dying to see the first expression on his face when he sees me at his doorstep!!

Sonali:Heyy,whatcha doing??

Mahi:Sshh,calling Nihar..(paused for a while)Hi Nihar..Ok,is Mayank anywhere near you?

Niharika:No,he's in his room...You're coming tonight,right??

Mahi:(smiled subtly)Actually,Mayank and i...We had quite a tiff last night,and i think it's all my fault..I was so busy,you know...Caught up with work,ever since Bharti's internship had been over...In the midst of that tension,i might have...(smiled at Sonali and raised her eyebrow)Vented my temper on Mayank and told him no matter what,i wouldn't come for the dinner...But i wish to make it up to him...I don't wanna lose him,Nihar...(Sonali almost choked on what Mahi had just said and looked blankly at her;Mahi splashed water on Sonu's face and continued)In fact,i want to surprise Mayank for dinner!!

Niharika:Really Sush??This is such amazing news!!

Mahi:Sush??Nihar...

Niharika:Haah,why do you think Mayank would be interested in coming over to our saloon for any of our latest makeover sessions??Kyun Mayu???

Mahi:Mayank's near you??

Niharika:Apparently Sush...You wanna talk to him??

Mahi:Not now...Woll be definitely there on time..See ya!!(hung up)What's the look for??

Sonali:Why did you splash water on me for??

Sonali:What were you thinking??You could have almost foiled my plan by coughing...

Sonali:Uff,but hatzz off to you by the way..Superb performance!!

Mahi:Credit goes to you,Raj and Bharti for having ruined me so much...

Sonali:You're welcome by the way!!(smiled widely at Mahi)

Rohan:I had been discussing my wedding plans with you for the past week especially and what do we get?Hidden info about Bharti,hmm?

Alisha:Uffo Rohan,samjhaa kar..I didn't want to ruin your special day..

Rohan:You didn't,but we're still hurt for having been kept in the dark...

Alisha:I was helpless,dude..Sanjee and i were worried sick about her,you had no idea...Ermm guyzz,Mom and Dad's calling me...

Rohan:Yeahh,go and attend to the guests...Go!!Anji,if i had known earlier,i...

Anjali:It's not your fault,Ro!!Why are you feeling bad??In fact,i feel that from what i've seen,noth of them ought to talk their hearts out and just be with themselves,you know...

Rohan:I seriously don't think it's gonna work this time round;Bharti's extremely pissed with Armaan..I mean it!!!She's just super pissed that she prolly wouldn't even want to face Armaan...

Anjali:That's not going to work at all!!I mean,she's got to confront her emotions...She just can't keep running away from her feelings forever...

Rohan:But that's how she is,Anji..It's not as if we can change or compel her to turn over a new leaf overnight...

Anjali:But we can at least try,Ro!!Btw,i still can't believe that he has yet to confess his feelings for her..Unrequited love can be a heck of a torture!!Hmm,look over there...Armaan's all by himself!!Let's help him and Bharti out na??Let's talk to them separately and maybr bring them to face each other tonight or something,hmm??

Rohan:Sounds like an amazing plan and i'll surely support my wifey...

Anjali:Excuse me...(smiled as Rohan wished her best of luck)Heyy...

Armaan:Hey Anjali..What are you doing here??

Anjali:Well,the new bride is sure as hungry as ever...Could you help me get a plate of desserts??

Armaan:Sure thing...Here you go!!!

Anjali:Oh my...Cheesecakes???It must be the choice of Bharti and Rohan,especially Bharti...(Armaan smiled weakly)Waise,Rohan was telling me about you and Bharti!!Can i say something,if you didn't mind??

Armaan:What...To move on with my life,completely forgetting Bharti??It's easy for everyone to say but...

Anjali:Hold on,Armaan...That's not really what i wanted to say!!(Armaan looked intently at Anjali)

Armaan:Why are you smiling at me for??

Anjali:You simply reminded me of Rohan a few years back..Just so aggressive and possessive of me..

Armaan:Rohan?And aggressive????Are you serious?

Anjali:Yepzz,hard to believe na??(Armaan smiled and nodded)He mellowed down so much,for his love towards me..He had really found it so difficult to express his feelings to me then..Actually,he would try to gesture to me indirectly but i just couldn't realize the language of his love then...He tried being possessive,trying means to garner my attention by showing his temper...But alas!!

Armaan:So when did you actually figure about his love for you??

Anjali:A lot from Bharti and the gurlzz but most importantly when he had not let his anger take the better of him..When my family members got involved and beat him up,he let them do so voluntarily...At that moment,he was beginning to shower his love through patience and silence as well..But i guess,as i got to learn more about him,i fell madly in love with him...

Armaan:What should i do,Anjali?It's always that i misunderstand her,instantly venting my frustration on her and after realizing my mistakr,that too at a much later time,i apologize to her..It's just that this time round,i've just,said so much...I know that i can't take my words back nor do i deserve to be forgiven but it just kills me from inside,Anjali..I am fighting with myself for i'm desperately trying to move on in my life..

Anjali:Why are you trying so hard,Armaan??You're deeply in love with her..Just tell her!!

Armaan:Tell her and what,Anjali?Lose her forever??

Anjali:You'll get nowhere if you keep thinking like this,Armaan..Step up to her and tell her how much she means to you!!You've met her coincidentally for my wedding..Make the most out of this for you never know whether you may get such a chance again!!Make it up to her..If you just sit here,she'll probably never even think of forgiving you..She might only think of the pain you've inflicted on her..Show her what she's losing out on,being angry with you...But always remeber to get started on mellowing your temper..You can do it,Armaan!!

Armaan:You think so?

Rohan:Of course,Armaan...(embraced Anjali from behind)We believe so!!(Armaan felt a lil confident)Waise,she's busy serving drinks for our guests..Go,help her out!!

As Bharti served the final drink on the tray and kept it on the buffet table,she turned around and was startled to see Armaan in front of her.She gazed deeply into his eyes which seemed apologetic to her but her streaming tear had evidently placed her emotion on a high ride,not wanting to forget what Armaan thought about her.She wiped her tear instantly and walked away from there.However,she realized that Armaan was following her,leaving a lil distance between her and himself.

Meanwhile,Sanjana and Alisha were plugging in the wires for the DJ to play the dance numbers.They had been facing some difficulty with the plug.In fact,Alisha's dad realized that they ought to use another plug but he had apparently run out of them.Much to their excitement,they hadn't noticed the quality of wires used as well.

After what seemed like an hour later,both Rohan and Anjali,together with other couples and relatives who had been dancing,stopped abruptly for the electricity supply got cut.Some of the relatives helped Alisha's dad meanwhile.Too much voltage,it is said,caused the short circuit.Bharti frantically searched for Naina but she stopped as she saw Armaan having fallen on the floor.He was unable to move to the sides and she ran over to his side and laid on top of him with a lil gap between herself and Armaan,having placed her palms next to either side of his shoulders.

He was speechless and was stunned at the same timr for the last thing he had expected right now was Bharti to protect him from being trampled upon.He couldn't help but gaze at her in awe and wonder as to why she was doing sodespite having cut him off from her life and labelling him as a stranger.Bharti saw Armaan looking intently at her and she tried looking elsewhere.Just when she thought no one was near Armaan,some people stepped on her fingers with their heels on,causing her fingers to bleed.Armaan saw her jerk backwards a lil,closing her eyes and turning her head away in pain.

I can see the love like shining deep inside your eyes
Tell me why, just tell me why you wanna hide
I can see a million fires go and need to burn
Tell me why, just tell me why you wanna hide

Aey mere dil, yeh bata
Kis intezaar mein tu beqaraar hai
Khuda ke liye, pardah nahi karna
Khuda ke liye, ab naah nahi karna
Khuda ke liye, mujh se yahi kehna
Ke tujhe pyaar hogaya, khuda ke liye

Edited by jassie_17 - 13 years ago

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~Jab Lurve Hua Part 250~

She opened her eyes when she heard Armaan mumbling his concern for her.However,she simply remained silent.Just then,a wooden plank situated adjacent to both of them,had fallen on Bharti's back,hitting her spine so hard that she had once again closed her eyes,gritting her teeth in an attempt to endure the pain after realizing that the pain wouldn't go away.

Armaan:(gradually raised her palms to hold Bharti's elbows)Are you ok,Bharti?(Bharti was still quiet)Say sometihng to me,Bharti!!!(Bharti gently arched her back and got up,rremoving the plank which had fallen on her and Bharti offered her hand for Armaan to get up and he had held onto her)Thanks!!(she turned to leave but Armaan held her elbow)Why did you save me,Bharti??(Bharti turned to face him)Why,Bharti??You could have just let me be...

Naina:Mama...Mama!!(Armaan heard Naina's cries and let go of her elbow)Mama!!(rushed to Bharti and hugged her)

Bharti:Heyy princess,aap theekh ho?

Naina:Haan mama,main toh Alisha didi aur Sanjana didi ke saath thi aur hum sab dhoondh rahe the aap ko..

Rohan:Bharti,you're bleeding...

Anjali:What happened??

Bharti:It's nothing..I'm alright..I'm fine!!

Rohan:What...Where???(Anjali showed Rohan the blood stain on her dress,which only kept getting more and more crimson in colour as the blood kept oozing)Oh gosh Bharti...Come with me!!Alisha and Armaan,come with me as well!!

Sanjana:Rohan,par Armaan ki kya zaroorat hain??

Anjali:Sanjee,don't worry,hmm??Just take care of Naina at the moment,hmm??Come,Rohan!!

Sanjana:Arre!!

Naina:Sanjana didi,meri mama ko kya hua hain?

Sanjana:Kuch nahin princess...She'll be back very soon,hhmm??Our princess won't cry,ok?(Alisha wiped Naina's tear away and made Naina smile;as she stood upright,she glanced at Sanjana in confusion)

~After some time~

Rohan:Heyy,how is Bharti now??

Anjali:I just changed her dress and bandaged her mid spine,as instructed by my brother..It surely helps to have a doc within our family,na??She's just so lost with Armaan by her side...

Rohan:This is surely a sign from above that He too wishes to create a sparkle in Bharti's and Armaan's lives...I can't believe that Bharti would have dropped everything just like that to save Armaan..And she can say that she doesn't believe in love...How ironical!!!

Anjali:Hmm,so now that we've become part-time cupids,what do we do next??

Rohan:(placed his arm around Anjali)Look,we both wanted them to confront each other tonight but we just made a success with a few hours ahead!!Now,we'll just leave everything to God,hmm?I'm sure that by our reception tonight,we'll get to see some progress between them..

Bharti got up from her bed in Alisha's beach resort but as Armaan tried to help her,she glared at him and stood on her own.She made it clear to him that she didn't want his help but Armaan couldn't take it any longer.

Armaan:Ok,like seriously what's your prob?Just let me help you out,for God's sake!!There's no one around to..

Bharti:My problem is that you're here,stalking me...You've come here,surely knowing from Payal where i had gone to...She must have told you everything and here you are,with Jiya,to ruin everything!!!(Armaan glared at her in disbelief)I don't know just how many times i've got to make myself clear that my prob is YOU...(pointed her index finger in his direction)It's just you,Mr Armaan Sinha...Why??Does it feel bad already to know tht you'll not be forgiven??(had flashes of KK gesturing to her of Armaan being her soulmate)Why am i even talking to you right now??(placed her right palm on her left shoulder as she tried to alleviate the pain she felt when she walked away from Armaan)

Armaan:Bharti,please...I'm really...

Bharti:What,sorry??Just how many times will you keep being sorry,Armaan?You know something??You're the BIGGEST problem in my life!!If i had never ever met you in my life,i would be so much happier..Ever since i've met you,i've only lost track of my dreams,my ambitions...It's only...(paused)It's only because of you that i'm incurring a major loss!!I lost everything that was meant to be Bharti;she's lost somewhere,all thanks to you!!At least now you can leave me alone,can't you??

Armaan:I'm really sorry,Bharti..I had no clue that i had..

Bharti:Now you do!!And i'd hope that you leave me alone from this second itself for i can't bear to be in the same place as you..If you won't leave,then i would leave from here with Naina...(paused for a long while)Ok,if that's your decision,I'll leave from here!!

Armaan:Bharti,please...Stop it!!!Ok i'll go from here,just as you wish!!I know i don't deserve to be forgiven..(paused and Bharti turned away)I don't deserve to be forgiven,for whatever i've said to you had crossed all boundaries..If you'll be the same Bharti whom you had been before meeting me,i'll stay away from you..Far from you,very far from you that you'll prolly never meet me in your life ever!!Never,ever again!!!(turned to go)

He paused for a while,hoping that she would look at him or give him a cue to stop.He still hoped that things would get better between them but Bharti didn't even bother to look him in the eye at all.He was shattered and Bharti's hatred for his very presence in her vicinity made it extremely worse.Rohan and Anjali,who had approached him from outside,saw a very much disturbed and forlorn Armaan who didn't even notice their presence and continued walking away,all by himself.He was about to leave from there but Naina tugged on to his jeans and stopped him,and he knelt down.Rohan observed Armaan from a distance while Alisha and Anjali attended to Bharti.

Naina:Armaan uncle,aapne meri mama ko dekha hain??Woh kaisi hain ab?

Armaan:(caressed her cheek and looked at her lovingly vis his welled up eyes)Naina,aapki mama toh ek dum theekh hain..She'll be fine very soon,hmm??Just make sure she rests well...Tumhaari mama ki puraani aadat hain ki woh hamesha kaam karti hi rahe..Usse toh koi parwa hain hi nahin apne health ko lekar..Par aap apni mama ki poori tarha se khayaal rakhna,hmm??

Naina:(smiled)Of course Armaan uncle..Mama hamesha kehti hain ki unhe sirf meri fikr hain aur mujhe unki..Aur humaare duniye mein aur kisi ko aane ki koi zaroorat nahin hain..

Rohan:Acha Naina??Aisa kyun??Ab toh tumhaaari duniye mein Armaan uncle bhi toh hain..I mean,aapki naani bhi toh shaamil hain na aapki duniye mein??(Naina nodded in agreement)Toh phir aapke Armaan uncle bhi toh aapke duniya mein included hain na??(Naina smiled widely)

Naina:Right,Rohan uncle..Armaan uncle,aaj se aap,main aur mama ek hi duniya mein jeeyenge!!

Rohan:Yeh huyi na baat!!

Armaan:(wiped his tear away)Excuse me Rohan!!

Anjali:Bharti,i asked him to take care of you till i came back..I mean,couldn't you have waited a lil,at least?

Alisha:Anji,i don't think there's anything wrong in whatever she did!!It's best that he stayed away from her...(Bharti simply folded her hands and keard on)

Anjali:Alisha,Armaan was trying to help her for God's sake!!And Bharti,how could you accuse Armaan just like that??Alisha,even you had forgotten about that??(Bharti turned to look at Alisha who kept mum)

Bharti:What do you mean,Anji??

Anjali:Well,i mean to say that you've accused Armaan of stalking you when the actual truth is the fact that he had no idea that you would be here...That Rohan's wedding to me was taking place today itself..He had come here with Jiya on an official trip,for an exclusive photo-shoot project..And here you are,blaming him!!

Alisha:What's wrong in that,Anji??It's always Armaan who misunderstands her and vents his frustration on her..If today for the first time,Bharti accused him,what's so wrong about it??In fact,i'll only say that he got a taste of his own medicine!!(Sanjana reached the resort and overheard their conversation)

Anjali:I don't believe this..You are her best friend,Allisha,yet you're saying this??You very well know that Bharti is at fault here too!!Just because Armaan has a record for misunderstanding her,does that make Bharti eligible in accusing him as well?I just don't get the point here at all...

Bharti:Geez,just stop it gurlzz!!Stop fighting for my sake..This is my problem,so let me just handle it!!Alright,Alisha??Anji,,it's your wedding today...You ought to be out there with Rohan,mingling with him...Dancing with him and cherishing with him every moment that's remained of this day...Come on,just go!!I'm alright and everything's in control,hmm??Hug each other,come on...(Alisha and Anji hugged each other before she gestured to them to leave from there)Anji,i'll join you during your reception at night,hmm?(Anji smiled and nodded before leaving with Alisha;Sanjee hid at a corner as they left and went inside to meet Bharti)

~Trends~

Shreya:Aunty,hii..What a pleasant surprise!!

Sudha:Hi Shreya,am i disturbing you?Are you at work??

Shreya:Haan Aunty..(excused herself from her desk)Actually Mayank sir didn't come today but he gave me some extra assignments,which i've been working on...But anywayzz,aap bolo..

Sudha:Shreya,it's great to know that you're very much involved in your work..I admire people who take pride in their work and who are willing to do more than what is expected of them!!Well,i was thinking of catching up with you for dinner tonight..Is that alright??

Shreya:Dinner sounds great,Aunty but i might be late..Liek around 9 pm or so...

Sudha:That's alright,Shreya...I'll make the reserv...Oh,just hold on dear..(covered her mobile and her assistant informed her of an emergency case file about a depressed young adult needing her immediate attention)Ok Shreya hun,can we reschedule dinner to tomorrow instead?An emergency has cropped up!!No worries about the reservations,i'll make it by tomorrow...

Shreya:Sure,tomorrow sounds fine too...Okie Aunty,i'll hang up for now...Good luck with the emergency case!!

--Beach Resort--

Sanjana:Heyy...

Bharti:Hey..(smile faded instantly and a cloud of melancholy surrounded her face)

Sanjana:How are you feeling now?Better?

Bharti:Much much better actually...Anji's bro gave me steroids whose effects are surely kicking in and Anji did say that i would be able to feel no pain by tomorrow actually...Glad he made it to Rohan's wedding btw...(smiled widely)

Sanjana:(noticed how easily and effortlessly Bharti bottles her pain inside)Well that's simply great!!But i'm here for something else,Bharti...What's running in your head??(Bharti was 100% blur and looked to Sanjee for cues)I'm talking about the conversation which i overheard,amongst you,Anji and Alisha...(Bharti simply looked elsewhere)I want to know,Bharti...Trust me Bharti,you'll feel much better talking it out...

Bharti:Sanjee,i've got nothing to talk about here..Everything's in control...

Sanjana:Nothing is in control,Bharti!!You've got no idea what you ought to do..You are simply wanting to lock yourself desperately from the rest of the world,just trying to escape from the reality of confronting your problems..Don't i know you??

Bharti:That's not true at all,Sanjee...

Sanjana:Really??In that case,what have you decided?

Bharti:Sanjee,i've decided that i...(paused for a long while)

Sanjana:Have you lost yourself,Bharti??You had once told me and Alisha that you live a carefree life and you'll always live that way...Without any regrets!!Then why are you letting yourslef get affected by the thoughts and sayings of some stranger like Armaan? agree,he doesn't know anything much about you,hence he had no rights to put such bold accusations about you,especially about your parents...But are you really serious about wanting to not forgive him,and hold grudges against him for a lifetime,hmm??Why are you bent on changing yourself for some stranger,Bharti??

Bharti:I've not changed,Sanjee and mind you,i'll never change myself for a guy!!My attention is only meant primarily for Naina...

Sanjana:Seriously,i don't think so...If that was truly the case,why would you just abruptly stop your search for Naina during the short circuit and go all the way to protect and save Armaan?Now,why exactly would Bharti do that,hmm??

Bharti:Anyone in my shoes would have helped him,Sanjee...

Sanjana:Once again,i don't think so...People normally would think of saving their lives before even bothering to save some stranger's life...You know,they're just meant to mock,jeer or even gossip but they wouldn't bother to act...But surprisingly,you did!!!Do you know why?Because Bharti,you..You've developed romantic feelings for Armaan!!!!(fell lost in her thoughts)You're in love with Armaan!!!YES!!!Or else,why would you drop everything,go and save him and in the process,hurt your spine and shoulders??

Bharti:(fell lost in Sanjee's words;her eyes welled up thinking about saving Armaan and having flashes of KK's words)NO!!!I'm not in love with Armaan or anyone,you get that Sanjee??

Sanjana:You felt so hurt by what he said at Fortis...You couldn't digest the idea that Armaan's seeing someone else..You're in love,Bharti!!!How should i make you understand?

Bharti:Sanjee,for the last time,i'm not in love with him neither am i jealous of Shreya,alright??(Sanjee smiled subtly at Bharti who looked elsewhere before looking back at Sanjee)

Sanjana:Shreya,hmm?(observed Bharti who seemed to hesitate to look in her eyes)It's really ok to confront your emotions!!(Bharti glared at her)What??

Bhartii:I'm not in love,Sanjee!!!

Sanjana:I'm not convinced,Bharti...I'm giving you a chance to prove this to me...That you don't love him!!Go and tell him directly that you've forgiven him...That should be easy for you,right??Since you apparently care a heck about what he thinks of you!!

Bharti:Are you challenging me,Sanjee??

Sanjana:Kuch aisa hi samajh lo,Bharti and FYI,you don't have much time left for Rohan's and Anjali's wedding reception..

Bharti:Fine!!I'll prove it to you right away...

Sanjana saw Bharti leaving from there and just wondered why it had to be Armaan of all guyz whom her best friend had to fall in love with.

~Mayank's place~

Mayank:Gosh,how should i break this news to Nihu that Mahi is not going to come?Now obviously,nothing is possible..Oh wait!!If i tell Nihu that Mahi stood us up,she'll surely feel hurt and i'll break it off quick..That should be as easy as it sounds!!(got out of his room to meet Niharika but remained stunned)

Niharika:Oh hii Mayu,come na..Help me set the table!!

Mayank:But Nihu,i don't know why you're actually so excited for...It's just a casual dinner,na??

Niharika:It may sound casual but it's more exciting for me!!I just can't wait for Mahi to come...We'll all have a blast tonight Mayu...

Mayank:That's it!!Nihu...(feeling frustrated,he held her shoulders)I'm sorry!!I should have told you earlier but Mahi is not going to come..

Niharika:What do you mean she isn't going to come?

Mayank:She's simply not!!She had some last minute...Ermm emergency work to handle..She just informed me and hence i couldn't inform you earlier..

Niharika:But,but...Why didn't she tell me?At least she ought to have the courtesy to inform me..I'm the one who's been preparing the menu and cooking the meals for the first time for her..Wait;did she call you up?

Mayank:Ye..Nope!!She didn't but...

Niharika:So how did you know that she's not going to turn up?

Mayank:Oh come on Nihu...I told her to come at least 2 hours earlier;what's with you?

Niharika:You mean to say she stood us up?

Mayank:I can't believe she's planning to do so..

Niharika:I'll go and shower then..We'll eat together,just you and me,hmm??

Mayank:You ok?

Niharika:Yeah apparently..Will be back in a jiffy!!(rushed to her room and locked the door)I can't believe he bought it!!

Mayank:Phew!!That was easy...

Niharika:I've set the stage..Now all i'm waiting for is Mahi to appear and see Mayank's face!!

--Beach:Buffet Table--

Bharti:(murmured as she looked around for Armaan)I'm sure i can do this...This is such an easy challenge from Sanjee..(Bharti looked to her sides and turned around,almost bumping into Armaan)

Armaan:(recollected Bharti's words as he gazed longingly at her)I'm sorry..(was about to elave but Bharti stopped him)

Bharti:I wanted to talk to you..(Armaan turned around instantly)I'm sorry for sounding real harsh!!I didn't mean to hurt you in any way but...I just wanted to let you know that i've forgiven you..

Armaan:You WHAT???

Bharti:I've forgiven you..(sounded more robotic)I..I don't...(inhaled deeply before continuing)That's all..

Armaan:(stops Bharti from leaving)So does this mean that we're cool?

Bharti:(turned around instantly)Whoa,just hold on..Just before you carry on with your misunderstanding once again,let me make things clear to you that friendship is a very long,long,long WAY to go!!!I care a HECK about you,your emotions or your thoughts about me whatsoever..Alright???(smiled forcefully)Yeahh,i'm pretty much done with you!!Bye..(walked away from there)

Sanjana:(shook her head in irritation)How could she just..End everything like that??(her eyes suddenly sparkled as an idea struck her chord and went inside the resort)

Bharti:Damn it...Where did Sanjee go now??Surely she must have felt defeated after seeing me accomplish her challenge so easily...

Armaan was literally confused by the impulsive change he had seen in Bharti.He's totally surprised that he didn't realize how unpredictable she can get and look,she had just tossed her decision to forgive him in a spin of rapid,abrupt seconds.The only question which baffled him right now was how Bharti managed to change her staunch decision of not wanting to forgive him so easily.Armaan took a sip of the cocktail that was being served near the small table,away from the buffet table where a batender was preparing the drinks for the reception.

Bartender(KK):Hey,stop staring at the glass and drink it up!!

Armaan:Are girls often so unpredictable,as much as Bharti?

KK:Surely they are...In fact,it's true for guyzz like yourself as well...

Armaan:Excuse me?

KK:According to you,Bharti is extremely confusing because of how easily she changed her mind...According to her,you are an amazing guy whom she wishes to stay distant from..Cuz she's scared!!!

Armaan:Scared of what?Me???

KK:Not at all...She's scared that she might...Fall in love!!(Armaan almost choked on his drink)

Armaan:Gosh!!I better get going..(stood up and turned around and away)

KK:Aren't you just like her??You're not at all ready to stay away from her..Ask yourself Armaan,if Shreya is truly the girl whom you wish to spend the rest of your life with her..Ask yourself,whether you'll seize this opportunity tonight at the reception to show Bharti how much you love her and melt her heart even further..For you're everything she'll ever need in her life!!Or whether you'd rather lose her forever and compromise with your life and your happiness..(vanished,as always)

Armaan:(turned around)Hello..Arre??Where did the bartender go??He was here a few seconds back..How did he know my name by the way??How could he have known about me,Bharti or even Shreya???

Meanwhile Sanjana was about to go inside Alisha's resort to implenet her idea.Just then,Alisha came in the way and introduced her to Gaurav.

Sanjana:Hi Gaurav..Nice meeting you but do excuse me..(Gaurav smiled and nodded but Alisha stood in front of her)What?

Alisha:Where's Bharti,Sanjee?

Sanjana:She's prolly resting,i guess...Do you mind,Alisha?

Alisha:Yes i do...Ermm Gaurav,excuse us for a while..(held Sanjee's elbow and moved to a corner)

Sanjana:What do you want,Alisha?I'm in the middle of implementing my idea,hmm?

Alisha:What idea exactly?Is it meant for Anji and Rohan?

Sanjana:Well,that's your section na?

Alisha:What are you hiding from me then,Sanjee..

Sanjana:Uff Alisha...I'm triyng to open Bharti's eyes to L-O-V-E..

Alisha:WHAT???

Sanjana:See??Even you didn't realize it in the hustle and bustle pf the wedding...

Alisha:I still don't get it..You're talking about our Bharti,who's never had a proper relationsjip with anyone to begin with..You're saying that she's in love??

Sanjana:Yes, and i want you to be mentally prepared...She's in love with Armaan!!

Alisha:WHAT???(blinked her eyes in disbelief and bit her tongue;as she recalled how Armaan was on his knee with the ring)No wayzz,Sanjee...That's utter crap!!She hates that guy!!

Sanjana:It's not true,alright?

Alisha:How can you even support this,Alisha??FYI,Armaan's in love with Shreya,not with Bharti any longer...

Sanjana:I know...

Alisha:So why are you complicating matters?

Sanjana:I'm not!!I'm trying to help our best friend out here...For if she didn't realize her feelings now,she would prolly never realize it or act upon it...We may not like Armaan because of what has happened with her but if she can forgive Armaan,we ought to forgive him as well and give him a second chance..

Alisha:Bharti forgave him?So easily???(Sanjee nodded while concealing the knowledge of her challenge from Alisha)How can she do that??I mean,how can she forgive Armaan everytime and that too so easily??

Sanjana:She's in love but she's so adamant upon not acting upon it..She's just being adamant on the fact that she needs no one in her life!!

Alisha:Ok she's in love but why Armaan??He's alwayzz...

Sanjana:I know...Even i resent the idea but if we both can transform Bharti by supporting what her heart truly craves for,isn't it the best way to win Bharti's friendship,hmm?

Alisha:You knew??

Sanjana:Of course i knew!!If not,i ought to be ashamed of myself and our friendship over the years,yaar..And by the way,love comes unexpected and unannounced,right?We can surely bring Bharti out of the dark..We surely don't know what it is or why she don't trust guyzz as far as relationships are concerned..And why she doesn't commit herself in relationships,for long..But if we can change that in Bharti via Armaan then..What's the harm na,Alisha??

Alisha:But Sanjee...Armaan's in love with Shreya!!

Sanjana:No,he's not!!

Alisha:Excuse me??How do you know he's not?

Sanjana:He can't possibly forget his first love..I mean...Maybe he's just faking it!!

Alisha:What??Why on earth would he do that and that too with one of his best friends??

Sanjana:Uff Alisha,i'm..Don't ruin my hopes,will you??

Alisha:I'm not!!In fact,i think i made a valid point here...He's in love with Shreya..He's moved on!!There's harm and only harm if we approach Armaan now...Seriously,you're absolutely sure of the love??

Sanjana:Gosh Alisha..If you don't trust me,then ask yourself..Why did Bharti,in her search for Naina,stop and save Armaan during the short circuit,hmm??She calls him a stranger yet she saved him..She got so hurt yet she keeps a smile on her face...She keeps Armaan away from her..She forgives him so easily,almost all the time,which doesn;t apply for the rest of us...We're not as important as Armaan in her life!!

Alisha:Argghh!!You're just giving me more reasons to loathe him now..But if he's the key to winning my friendship back,then i guess i could give him a chance...Ahem,so what exactly was your idea??(Sanjee took out a letter)What is this??

Sanjana:Suicide note!!(raised her eyebrows)From Armaan for Bharti!!Let's see how things turn out!!

Alisha:Are you kidding me?(Sanjana shook her head and brought her inside)

JUST THEN...

Both Alisha and Sanjana saw Bharti reading a letter.Bharti seemed extremely tensed and worried for she had let go of the letter,which landed on the floor,having floated light-headedly for a while.Bharti eventually snapped out of the state of trance she slipped into for a few seconds,and went outside without answering either of her friends.

Alisha:What the heavens is wrong with her?

Sanjana:I wonder what she read..(picked up the letter)"Dear Bharti..." OMG!!!

Alisha:What,Sanjee?

Sanjana:How is this even possible??A suicide note???

Alisha:Give it to me..."Dear Bharti,i know i have not been the best person you could have wanted to come across in your life,having always misunderstood you and never ever being fair with you...You're right in saying that i'm the biggest problem in your life!!I'm truly a huge problem and if this makes you much happier,i'll go far away from your world,Bharti...So far that there wouldn't be a trace of me,wherever you may go in life...But before i leave,i just want you to know that because of me,your friendship with Alisha should not be broken!!I'm only glad that i could have attended her brother's wedding...They're such lovely people..The lively,happy atmosphere should not be spoilt by my presence!!I don't know if i'll ever see you again in my life,Bharti...I don't deserve to be forgiven for what i've done to you...You may have forgiven me but i just can't bring myself to..If by ending my life and going very far from you brings you peace,i'm willing to do that for you!!Bye...Love,Armaan!!"...What the hell,Sanjee??

Sanjana:Armaan actually wrote this?I mean,he's willing to die for Bharti??

Alisha:Well.that should raise your hope in transforming Bharti's life since he's apparently faking it to Shreya..He didn't even think about Shreya or even Sudha aunty...

Sanjana:He's deeply in love with our Bharti,yaar...Bharti means everything to him!!!

Alisha:OMG!!How could i have doubted his love for Bharti,yaar??Ok,ok...Let's see where Bharti is..

Sanjana:Hmm chal!!

Bharti was frantically searching for Armaan everywhere.When Rohan had stopped her,Bharti asked him about Armaan but she fell gloomy when he told her that he had barely taken time off to talk to her.Bharti saw a glimpse of someone walking ahead of the waters and rushed over,shocking Rohan and Anjali who had joined them.

Anjali:Kya hua?Bharti bohat parishaan dikh rahi thi...

Rohan:Woh mujhse Armaan ke baarein mein pooch rahi thi,par bata nahin kyun..

Sanjana:Hum bataa sakte hain!!(showed Rohan the suicide note of Armaan's and Alisha had told them both of Sanjee's foiled plan)

Anjali:This isn't your note na,Sanjee??(Sanjee shook her head)

Rohan:But where is Bharti now??(looked around but just then some relatives crowded around them;Alisha saw Gaurav waving at her and excused herself)

Bharti stopped and held Armaan's wrist,shocking him to the core.He looked to his right and then to his left before closely looking at Bharti,attempting to figure out what Bharti was standing in front of him for.She had already given much to put him in a dilemma and the least he was expecting was more confusion.He raised his shoulders and simultaneously shook his head slowly.

Armaan:What??(Bharti kept watching his eyes)Bharti...Kya??

Bharti:What were you thinking,huh?

Armaan:Excuse me??

Bharti:Do you even realize where you've reached by walking??(Just as Armaan turned around,he realized he may have walked a lil deep into the waters and quite far from the wedding reception venue)And what's your letter supposed to mean??(Armaan wondered what letter Bharti was referring to)How can you even think of suicide??

Armaan:Su...(looked around)Su..(glared at Bharti)SUICIDE???

Bharti:Really,Armaan??I thought i said i had forgiven you,so what's the prob now?

Armaan:Bhar...

Bharti:I can't believe that you...You would take such dramatic measures???OH yes,how can i interrupt you now??You've vented everything out on me and now are you trying to repent by your suicide pact??

Armaan:Bharti,will you let me explain?

Bharti:No,i won't...There are two special people who are part of your life and who care deeply about you...You can dare ignore their worth and go ahead and commit suicide??What the heck were you thinking?

Armaan:Why do you care about what i think,Bharti??Remember,you said that you care a heck about my emotions,my thoughts and feelings about you,hmm??So,why do you care if i stay alive or commit suicide??

Bharti:(turned away,feleing so lost,pondering to herself)Yeahh,why do i care??I don't..I...(turned back to face Armaan)Listen,i'm talking on behalf of Mom..I can't stand if anyone were to hurt or upset her in any way,even if it were to be you...You get that??(turned to go but Armaan firmly held her wrist,making her jerk a lil)

Armaan:I truly am sorry for what i've said,Bharti...In fact,today you've proved my accusation wrong..You've saved my life once and now you've come to save me again!!Thanks...But why do i feel that you still care so much for me,despite us becoming strangers,hmm??Answer me,Bharti!!Am i really a stranger for you???

Bharti:I've got nothing to say..

Armaan:But i do..And i'll say it right now.,Bharti!!You're never a stranger for me and you'll never be!!You're more than my secret friend for I...

Bharti instantly turned around and waited for him to complete.However,just then,Bharti heard her name being called and kept looking around.Armaan let go of her hand and gestured to her of Sanjana and Anjali's waving hand.Bharti gazed at him and Armaan simply turned away from her.

Bharti:Wada karo ki tum suicide nahin karoge..

Armaan:Tumne meri jaan do baar bachaayi hain..Agar tumhe mere rehne ya na rehne se itna farqh padhtha hain,toh main yeh suicide pact,humaare contract shaadi ki tarha,nullify kar deta hoon,hmm?

Bharti:Toh phir chalo mere saath..Agar tum yahaa khade rahoge,toh Rohan ko acha nahin lagega...(Armaan realized that Bhrti will never accept the fact that she was affected by the thought of his suicide)

Armaan:Hmm chalo..

Sanjana:Armaan,are you ok?

Armaan:Yeahh,i'm perfectly alright..In fact,never better...(gazed at Bharti)When you get to know that someone will truly miss your presence if you're gone,the thoughts of wanting to inflict pain to yourself disappears automatically...(Bharti instantaneously turned to her left to see Armaan's eyes filled with an unknown sense of peace and content)

Sanjana:You're so right!!(provokes Bharti further)In fact,Bharti was so worried for you,i tell ya..(Bharti turned to look at Sanjee,widening her eyes in disbelief)

Armaan:Really,Bharti??(smiled subtly,knowing that Bharti was apparently trying to conceal her feelings)

Alisha:Heyy Bharti,where the heck were you?

Sanjana:Alisha,Bharti just stopped Armaan and saved his life once again from suicide..

Alisha:Erm,heyy...(acknowledged Armaan)Bharti,come with me...Someone's here to meet you!!

Bharti:Me??

Alisha:Arre,chal na..

Sanjana:Armaan,join us..The reception's about to start..(Armaan nodded and smiled)

Armaan excused himself to go and get changed from his drenched attire.He rushed to go but Sanjana stopped him and brought him inside the guesthouse.

Armaan:Ok Sanjana,i'm seriously drenched!!

Sanjana:Yeahh,i can pretty much figure..Instead of going back to the hotel,you could change into my bro's attire..If it doesn't fit,i can surely bring Rohan's...

Armaan:Ok,just hold on..What's up wih you,hmm?

Sanjana:(tried not to smile,presisng her lips together before releasing them)You love Bharti till now that you were willing to give up your life for her??

Armaan:(wondered and thought to himself)Seriously who's this generous,big-hearted soul who's patched up everything for me??Who's made me realize that Bharti still cares so much for me...Whoever he or she is,he or she is a guardian angel for me!!(recalled the bartender's words bur Sanjana snapped at him)Huh??

Sanjana:Armaan,you haven't answered me!!

Armaan:Let's just say that coming to Goa coincidentally for Rohans wedding helped me put my life back in perspective!!And i'll take your bro's clothes then..(smiled and Sanjana directed him to the washroom)Before that i just wanted to apologize..

Sanjana:What for??

Armaan:For hurting your best friend...

Sanjana:Will you just go and change,hmm??And stop being so apologetic..(Sanjana pushed him inside the washroom and closed the door)Paagal hain ek number ka!!Yeh Alisha kahaa margayi??(went to look for Alisha)

~Outside Mayank's place~

Mahi:Finally here we are,Sonu..

Sonali:You seem extremely excited and elated,Mahi..The last time i prolly saw you this excited and dreamy was perhaps during your wedd...(paused;bit her tongue as she involuntarily looked at Mahi)Sorry,Mahi!!

Mahi:Did you have to,Sonu??

Sonali:I'm sorry yaar..You know how i am,right??Stupidly blabbering away without even thinking..

Mahi:We're pretty much alike,na??Just that you're way too full of mischief!!

Sonali:And there comes the phone call..Is it from Niharika??Tell her we're outside already...(was about to open the car door)

Mahi:It's Mayank!!He's calling me??(Sonali instantly shut the car door and gestured Mahi to pick up)

Mahi:H..He..Hello??(Sonali got irked by Mahi's hesitation and hit her,gesturing her to be more confident)Yes?

Mayank:Hi,it's me Mayank..Just wanted to let you know that i'll clear everything with Niharika and you won't have to worry about anything at all,hm?

Mahi:Really??And how exactly do you think you're going to do that??Why should i even believe any crap you're uttering right now when you couldn't even tell her to cancel the dinner plans,hmm??

Mayank:What??Ok wait,how do you know that the dinner is yet to be cancelled??

Mahi:(bit her tongue but instantly answered him)See what i mean?I just took a wild guess and here i am this close to knowing your character..(shook her head)You know something??It is so useless to even hope something from you,so please don't go around giving false guarantees or promises...(hung up and looked at Sonali)Gosh,that was really close...

Sonali:Don't you think that you're being a lil too harsh with him??

Mahi:Not at all!!He truly deserves this for creating the misunderstanding amongst me,Bharti and Armaan..

Sonali:Well,at least Armaan ought to be happy for now Mayank's not after Bharti!!Hahaha..

Mahi:Chale??We're already quite late and we've gotta get out from here asap as well..(both of them got out of Mahi's car)

Sonali:Gosh,i still don't get why you're dragging me into this with you...

Mahi:Dosti ki hain na?

Sonali:Haan...Toh??

Mahi:Toh nibhaao!!(started walking)

Sonali:Damnn!!!(followed suit)

--Beach--

Bharti too had called for Anjali to help and change the dressing of her wound around her back.Soon after doing so,Bharti got changed into a long beautiful crimson red,,sleeveless dress.Anjali left earlier to meet Rohan and reserved some seats for herself and her friends.Bharti tied her hair up and quickly adorned herself with a pink bracelet and dangling earrings which she had bought with Alisha and Sanjana along her way to Goa.

Armaan had already sat beside Rohan,Anjali and Sanjana when Bharti had come out of the guesthouse.Bharti was about to advance to Anjali's table but just then,Alisha startled with Gaurav by her side.Bharti recalled having done deliberate damage to Gaurav's car before running away from there.

Gaurav:Hii Bharti..

Bharti:Mm hmm..(seemed the least interested)Alisha,can i have a minute with you?

Gaurav:I'll wait for you both at our table..

Bharti:(raised her eyebrow in shock and promptly looked at Alisha)Our table?OUR TABLE,ALISHA???

Alisha:(covered Bharti's mouth)Excuse me,Gaurav..(brought her to a corner)What are you being so hyper for??

Bharti:You're asking me WHY??Please don't tell me that this is just like how you met Armaan...

Alisha:No,no,no Bharti!!I just met Gaurav at the reception,moments back...Nothing's hidden fron you!!

Bharti:What is he doing here???

Alisha:Actually...

Bharti:What??

Alisha:He's linked to Anjali's family..Some distant relations,you know...Ok,i don't want to get into the details...Plus,the fact that you're here,sparked his interest in staying for the reception till late..Look,i seriously had no clue of this till i heard him asking for some preparations to be done!!

Bharti:What kinda preps??

Alisha:I don't know..But i just think you've gotta wait...

Bharti:Unbelievable!!Look at the mess my life is in,Alisha...First,i'm ditched by my best friend who turns out to be in true love..Then you try setting me up on a double date and if damaging his car deliberately wasn't good enough,he's openly challenging me now...He's surely creating some sorta trap for me and i can't even do anything..Cuz he's Anji's family relation!!Anywayzz,why bother now?Let's just sit!!You're coming with me to that table!!

Alisha:Me??What for???

Bharti:You set me up with him?Why shouldn't you get at least 75% of the credit??Chup chaap chalo mere saath aur aa kar baith jaao!!

Alisha:Damn it!!(followed Bharti to their table where Gaurav was seated)

Gaurav:Hi Bharti...Alisha,why don't you join Anjali and Rohan instead??

Bharti:Actually...

Alisha:That sounds like a terrific plan,Gaurav!!(murmured to Bharti)Sorry hunn...Mom's calling me as well!!(rushed form there)

Bharti:Nooo!!!Alisha,stop..(just turned and watched her leave)Damn it!!

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Gaurav:(surely felt awkward)Not at all...I'll be right back!!

Armaan:Sure,take your time...(started clicking some photographs)There you go,Alisha..(handed the cam back to Alisha)

Alisha:Why are you talking to Gaurav like that,Armaan?

Armaan:What?Is there something wrong??

Gaurav:Drinks at your service!!

Armaan saw Gaurav advancing towards Bharti with the glass of martini but just then,Armaan mildly pushed Alisha,who was standing beside him,deliberately such that Alisha's drink spilled on Gaurav's shirt.Armaan got amused by the fact that Alisha was apologizing profusely for something which she didn't do.As he watched both Alisha and Gaurav leave for the washroom,he turned to look at Bharti.His smile got wiped away from his face for he realized that Bharti had figured his antic,red-handed!!

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~Jab Lurve Hua Part 251~

Gaurav:Are you alright?

Bharti:Yeahh but i could do much better..(thought to herself)Without you lingering here,for sure!!

Gaurav:Actually you must be figuring out how i made it here..

Bharti:Save it!!Alisha told me that you're linked to Anjali..

Gaurav:Yeahh,i'm some sort of a long distant cousin of her's,who isn't exactly so close to her but when i did get to know about her love story,i decided then that i ought to come by for her wedding!!But lil did i know that i would be able to meet the same vivacious girl who had scratched my car deliberately and scrammed off,without any note or message...The very same girl with dual personalities whom i'm beginning to be attracted to...

Bharti:(widened her eyes in shock)I didn't...

Gaurav:I saw you so stop denying,hmm?

Bharti:Look,you've said enough about me..Right now,i don't wish to create a ruckus in front of your relatives so stop talking!!

Armaan:Sanjee,who's that sitting beside Bharti?

Sanjana:(murmured)That's Alisha's supervisor cum mentor,Gaurav..Not only that,he's a distant cousin of Anjali..Why??(Armaan shook his head and simply smiled as Rohan's best mate raised the toast and ended his speech)

Rohan:Excuse me guyzz..(went in front of all the guests and raised his glass)I know it's quite weird of me being here on this night..But i just wanna tell Anji that i'm truly in love with her..(looked at Anji)Call me shameless but this is who i am and who i want to be,with you by my side,through thick and thin..(Anjali smiled and threw a flying kiss at him in return)Thanks to everyone who's made it here...Especially my dear friend,Bharti and her princess,Naina..If not for the two of you,this marriage might not have occured the way it has been!!

Armaan took secret glances at Bharti whose eyes gleamed in excitement and pride for her dear friend.

Rohan'So,come on here and raise a toast for me and Anji..

Bharti:Ok,i'm not going to come up there..I'll raise a toast from this table itself..

Rohan:Sure,get started...

Bharti:First of all,3 cheers for Rohan's and Anjali's celebration of love through their wedding..(Everyone applauded for Rohan and Anji)I'm happy...For both Rohan and Anji,this has not exactly been a fairytale romance for the duo unlike what many of us may have woven dreams of,since at a young age..(Armaan saw Bharti falling lost in her thoughts)Nowadayzz,we don't get to see much of the passionate love..All we tend to see is the bickerings and squabbles over the most trivial of matters,such that i no longer believe in the complex element of love,which has been perceived to make the world go round..So,before i continue further,i ask you both..Rohan aur Anjali,yeh pyaar aakhir mein hain kya??

Anjali:(murmured to Armaan)Hear me out and you'll know what you ought to do..(Armaan was quite confused)

Armaan:Jiya??(murmured)Where the heck were you???Rohan aur Anjali tumhe kab se dhoondh rahe the..

Jiya:Main toh bas yehi thi,ek phone call kar rahi thi...Acha,sshh;Anjali kuch kehne jaa rahi hain...

Anjali:Bharti,pyaar ek aisi mazboot rishtha hain jo har koi kabhi na kabhi toh mehsoos karti hain apni zindagi mein..Woh ek aisa dor hain jo humein sab se baandh kar rak deti hain,khaas kar jisse jo hum chahthe hain..Jisse hum achanak se hi dhoondh thi rehti hain apni zindagi mein,jaise unke bina hum kahin ghum huwe hain..Bharti,it's just so difficult to convey in words what true love really is..Jab maine Rohan se pehli baar mila tha,toh woh mujhe kuch khaas pasand nahin tha..In fact,i still recall the day when i had complained to my brother and how he had warned Rohan..It didn't matter to me then..It was surely not love at first sight for me but when i saw Rohan's nature and his deep interest in me,i loved the way he expressed his love for me!!He didn't care if anyone was around..He expressed it to me and it's all that matters!!He changed his flaw for me without me asking for it,thinking it would benefit us but tonight,i just wish to tell you Ro,that i've accepted you just the way you are..I do not need you to change yourself for me for that depicts the lack of essence in my love for you!!(Armaan realized what Anjali meant;Armaan smiled and nodded as Anjali raised her eyebrows and winked at him)

Rohan:I don't wish to add on anything further for Anjali had spoken what i intended to say..And i'm truly honoured that our families have gathered together to bless both of us..Without their blessings,we wouldn't even have existed and united..So,3 cheers to our family members too!!

Bharti:(applauded together with the rest and stood up)Wow,in that case,i'm extremely thrilled to see that both of you have found the comfort and solace in each other...Much as how exciting love and marriage may sound,i guess i'll just give it a miss,hmm Rohan??Surely i don't think neither love nor marriage is my cup of tea..(Armaan and Gaurav just kept watching Bharti)Nevertheless,it's a great pleasure to see that my dear friend's dream has come true and from the bottom of my heart,i wish that he wakes up every day,seeing that his ddream never fades away...(raises her glass of wine)To Rohan,Anjali and their love!!

Armaan:Can i add on??(interrupted Bharti's chain of thoughts;Anjali agreed,asking him to go ahead)Some may never give themselves a chance to explore love..Cuz they're afraid of ripping their hearts open,hence protecting them in a large bubble!!I've fallen in love too..(paused to look at Bharti who had already fixated her eyes on him)So deeply that i didn't care whether my heart is ever going to be sealed ever again if it ever suffers a heatbreak!!I didn't know that love could hurt me so much that i intended to take my life for good,to stop all the sufferings but someone had saved my life...If not for the person,i wouldn't have figured that love takes you by storm and happens to you at the most unexpected of times and that you can't avoid love or run away from it forever!!(Bharti strongly felt that Armaan was gesturing his message to her directly and gazed at him;Armaan looked at Anjali)Thanks for letting me be part of your celebrations,Anjali and Rohan...To the gorgeous couple in love,the newly-weds of the moment,Rohan and Anjali---Congratzz!!!

Jiya:(Armaan sat down)Whoa...What was that all about?

Armaan:Let's just say that i'm gonna turn things around for myself...Wait and watch!!

Jiya:So,what exactly happ...

Armaan:Jiya,just excuse me,hmm?

Jiya:Oh ok..I'll be here,waiting...

Gaurav:Here,i thought of getting you a drink..

Bharti:(sarcasm started doing the talking)Really???You don't seem to get the fact that i'm not interested,hm??

Gaurav:What harm can a drink bring you,Bharti??

Bharti:I prefer getting my own drinks,alright??

Alisha:Bhartii..There you are!!Gaurav,could you help take some photographs??

Gaurav:Sur..(just then,Armaan came into the picture and took Alisha's digi cam)Excuse me??

Armaan:Uff Alisha,chill...You yourself had asked me to take some photos earlier...How could you have forgotten that,hm??Gaurav,right??Hey dude,i'm Armaan...Since you're lazing around,it wouldn't be a bother if you could get the three of us a drink each,would it??

Gaurav:(surely felt awkward)Not at all...I'll be right back!!

Armaan:Sure,take your time...(started clicking some photographs)There you go,Alisha..(handed the cam back to Alisha)

Alisha:Why are you talking to Gaurav like that,Armaan?

Armaan:What?Is there something wrong??

Gaurav:Drinks at your service!!

Armaan:(stood beside Bharti and took a sip)What??You ought to thank me!!

Bharti:Whatever for??

Armaan:For driving a nuisance away..(Bharti blinked her eyes in disbelief)I've been watching him for a while..

Bharti:We're not talking,remember??

Armaan:Sure,how can i forget??But you ought to know that i'm not the kinda guy who would simply watch a guy harrass another girl in public..

Bharti:Again,i don't need your help for i can take real good care of myself!!And btw,you ought to be outta this place by now,remember?

Armaan:You know what?Just like you,i've changed my mind..I've come for the wedding and now,i'll only leave from here after the cocktail party for i too received the invite!!(Bharti suppressed her mounting irritation from within,gritting her teeth,wanting to almost strangle him)On a cute note,it just feels as though we're bonding on the sets of Rohan's wedding,yeahh??

Bharti:Why don't you just get the fact that..

Armaan:(smiled subtly) I don't know what you think about me,Bharti...Right now,that's least of my concerns..All i want is for you to know that no matter what,i'm not going to leave you alone,not even iff you want me to leave you..I'm never going to do that!!I'll be here beside you,to protect you from every harm that befalls you!!(Bharti gazed at Armaan,falling lost in his words)

Koi kami si thi jeene mein, jaana yeh humne kahan
Aise mile ho jaise humpe ho meharbaan yeh khuda

Haan main vaari jaawa, main vaari jaawa
Saathon ki ho ya bin kasoor re
Rab di marzi hai, apna yeh milna
Barsa hai hum pe uska noor

Piya o re piya, piya re piya re piya

Bharti:Just come clean,Armaan...Why are you doing this??(Armaan simply smiled subtly at her and looked elsewhere)What's the smile for,hmm??And why are you looking elsewhere when i'm talking to you??

Armaan:Chill,Bharti..Why are you so agitated??Anywayzz,i'll be here till the cocktail party so..

Bharti:Don't you understand??I've got nothing to do with you..And i...I don't need you!!Why don't you or anyone get that??

Armaan:And what if i were to say that i need you??

Bharti:What?

Armaan:Yeahh..I need you..(paused for a while)To make sure that you stick by your words and stay away from me at least until after the cocktail party..Par tumhe dekh kar aisa bilkul bhi nahin lagta ki tum mujhse door bhi reh paaoge..

Bharti:Excuse me??

Armaan:You can't even bring yourself to stay far from me..And trust me,you can't get rid of me so easily...

Bharti:Whoa,are you challenging me,mister??If that's the case,challenge is accepted and mind you,i've proven to you before that i win challenges!!(Armaan recalled the time how Bharti shaved her head bald to prove her friendship to him)Haarna maine nahin seekha hain,Mr Armaan Sinha!!

Armaan:Dekhthe hain,Ms Bharti Kapoor!!

Bharti:In fact,abhi se shuru karti hoon..(Armaan smiled and shook his head)Heyy Gaurav..I'm really sorry about being rude earlier,not accepting your drink..Actually,Armaan,standing here,made me realize it..(Armaan's smile faded and he wondered what she was up to)So let me make it up to you!!

Gaurav:With a drink?

Bharti:Why restrict to one?Let's have a few and..(paused for a few seconds,looked at Armaan and smiled before continuing)How about a dance with me,hmm??(extended her hand;Armaan gasped in disbelief but he kept calm,thinking of Anji's words)

Gaurav:I had no clue you'd have a rapid change of mind..I mean,WOW!!(placed his hand on Bharti's palm)Excuse us,Armaan!!(Armaan nodded;Bharti left with Gaurav but she turned around,raised her eyebrows at him and smiled before heading off)

Armaan:(murmured)Just can't believe what else she would do to just prove herself right..Dance??She just hurt her spine..How is she going to...NAH!!She just said so to annoy me but i'm not falling for any of her tricks!!

~Mayank's place~

Mahi had texted Niharika about her arrival 10 minutes back.She remained calm,watching her TV in her pajamas with Mayank working on his latest project.Just then the doorbell rang.Niharika had decided not to stand up and open the door,hence she waited toll Mayank would fret and taunt her before getting up from the dining table,where he was seated,and open the door.Niharika smiled widely and quickly headed to her room to get dressed.

Mahi:Be prepared!!(bit her lip)

Sonali:(shook her head)Paagal!!

Mahi:Sshh!!!(rang the doorbell once more)

Mayank:God,aa raha hoon..Bata nahin ki ab kaun...(froze in shock upon opening the door)

Tumse kehdenge hum saari baatein
Yeehhh…..
Kaise hain apne din kaisi raatein heeyy…
Koi na koi hulchul rehti hai dil mein
Harpal… log hai kehte paaal… humko oohhoo

Here we goo!!!
By the way on the way
Humko jo mili hai zindagi
Gaati hai hasti hai pagli si hai zara
Ruthe bhi maane bhi har lamha nayi
Hai zindaggi.. moody hai ziddi hai
Kya kare kya pata

Rukhte hain kahaan hum rok isse
Chalte hain hawa ke jhoke se apni to
Aisi hai zindagi yahi apni ada hai
Kya karein koi bura jo mane kya karein
Humse to hain khafa ab sabhi
Jaane do chodo bhi

Mayank stood in front of Mahi and Sonali with his eyes fixated on Mahi.He blinked his eyes and alternately widened his eyes in disbelief.His pupild barely made a reflex action neither did they move to either side;he was in a state of denial and as Mahi gradually smiled widely and waved her hand,he simply shook his head and shut the door.

Mayank:Ok Mayank Sharma,that was a dream,a hallucination, and more than anything,a nightmare!!Mahi can;t possibly at my doorstep right now...She said she won't come!!

Mahi:Ughh...(gasped in shock)Can you believe that sadoo??He just slammed the door on me!!How dare he?!!!(kept fidegting under her breath)

Niharika:Mayu,who's at the door?

Mayank:No one...(shook his head but just then he took a closer look at his sis)Why are you all so dressed up??

Niharika:Am i overdressed,Mayu??

Mayank:Apparently,for our casual dinner...(Niharika shook her head;just then the doorbell rang)

Niharika:Mayu,open the door...

Mayank:(murmured)It's gonna be Mahi,nope!!(looked at Nihu)You open the door!!

Niharika:Uffo!!(held his hand and both of them opened the door)Mahiii!!!You made it!!

Mahi:Of course,how could i have not turned up??It's a dinner invite,so how could i have refused it??But i guess Mayank isn't at all pleased to see me and Sonali here earlier or else he would have invited us inside...

Niharika:What?(looked at Mayank and raised her eyebrows,murmuring to him)What the hell,Mayu??(Mayank kept mum)Mahi,i'm..

Mahi:It's ok Nihar...I know Mayank's mad at me for not coming earlier...I kinda shouted at him too but i'm here to make it up to him...I had no clue that he would be so mad at me!!

Niharika:Ohh,he's just faking it,trust me!!He can't stay mad for long...

Mahi:Really??(Mayank caught her sarcasm and skepticism)

Niharika:Come on inside,Sonali...Come..No formalities whatsoever,k??(locked the door)Ermm Sonali,why don't you come and help me set the dining table,hmm??Come!!(Sonu followed Niharika)

Mayank waited for Niharika to get busy getting the dishes garnished,and he promptly turned to face Mahi.

Mayank:What the hell are you doing here??

Mahi:Well,i believe i'm here for dinner,as per Niharika's invite..

Mayank:Wow,how can i even forget what a massive foodie you are??Ever thought of anything else apart from food,hm??

Mahi:Nihar's looking at us,so smile..(placed her thumb and index finger on either side of the edge of his lips)Look here!!I'm not here to eat Nihar's dinner..I very well know that you have not even talked to her about the misunderstanding which she had mistakenly assumed to be true..I'm basically here to end it all!!

Mayank:You mean,you came all the way to help me??

Mahi:Excuse me??What makes you think that i'm going to help you out??You've done so much damage to my reputation already and you think that i'm gonna help you?Fat hope,Mr Mayank Sharma,for i'm here to not even give you a single chance to tarnish my reputation any further!!Agar tumhaare bas mein hota toh tum yeh jhooth ka khulaasa aone behen ke saamne nahin karte,right??Tumhe kya laga,ki main yeh sab kuch dekhthi rahungi,hm??

Mayank:Ok fine,it was a mistake and i'm sorry..

Mahi:No,you're not...In fact,you're oblivious to how much it has impacted me!!

Sonali:Ok wow...Niharika's calling both of you...Come!!(Mahi left;Sonali was about to go but Mayank stopped her for a while)

Mayank:Sonali,why are you two here?

Sonali:Didn't Mahi inform ya?

Mayank:She said she came to end everything..Even i could have done that and i was going to do so when i was about to have dinner with Nihu..Wait,i told Nihu that Mahi isn't coming but how did she know???No wonder she dressed up!!

Sonali:Mahi had called her up in the evening!!(told hime verything of the excuse Mahi had made up)Actually what were you thinking if doing to break up,by the way??Ermm,just out of curiosity,you know...

Mayank:I thought Mahi wouldn't make it..And if Nihu didn't know,i was thinking of playing the "Mahi-stood-us-up" card..

Sonali:WHAT??

Mayank:Nihu will definitely be hurt and...And i'll...

Sonali:Seriously,Mayank??You really think that by doing so,you'll be successful in your break-up??You're just unbelievable!!((looked at Mahi who gestured to her to get to the dining table)Come,let's have dinner first!!(murmured to herself)Lagta hain ki ab mujhe hi kuch karna padega!!

~Goa~

As Armaan helped himself with another cocktail,he looked towards Bharti who had let down her hair,flaunting the wavy hair,inviting the attention of the relatives surrounded around her.This aggravated Armaan since they had come in the way to obstruct his view of Bharti.He walked prgressively to a corner where he could see Bharti and Gaurav clearly.Both of them took the limelight from the other dancing couples,given the exception to Rohan and Anjali,who were equally surprised as Bharti grooved with Gaurav to a salsa number that was running in the background.Anjali looked around for Armaan and tried waving to him but to no avail,for he was engrossed in Bharti's dance.He was taken abacck when Gaurav lifted her and twisted her,to face him after she gradually pushed herself down his chest. Armaan was surely growing jealous but he suppressed his emotions by turning away.He very well knew that Bharti had initiated the dance deliberately to prove that she would go to any extent to stay away from him.

Just as he looked around,he saw Alisha and remained as calm as he could be.On the other side,Sanjana too waved at him and headed towards him.

Alisha:What the...Alisha's dancing??

Armaan:Apparently...(smiled)

Alisha:She suffered an injury and you can calmly watch her,huh??

Sanjana:Heyy,where's Naina?

Alisha:With my mom and dad..I just can't believe Bharti!!Just look at her yaar!!!What did you do,Armaan??

Armaan:Excuse me Alisha?This time round,i did nothing!!(Alisha seemed skeptical)I simply told her to prove to me that she can stop worrying or thinking about me...But you tell me...Who is this Gaurav,who had come from nowhere to impress Bharti,hm??

Alisha:Hah,aren't you just so jealous???

Armaan:I'm actually mortified by him!!Bharti's not completely healed..

Alisha:All thanks to you and your stupid challenge..

Sanjana:Ok,just stop with the blaming game!!(pulled them away,having stood in the centre)Alisha,i know Gaurav's your mentor but i'm pretty sure that he hasn't met Bharti before,so how is he..I mean,how does he know her??Speak up,Alisha!!

Alisha:After what Armaan said to Bharti at Fortis and how things ended at MU after the completion of her internship,i wanted to cheer her up and hence i brought her out for a few drinks..

Armaan:Alisha,Gaurav's still not in the scene yet!!How does he..

Alisha:I had a date that night and i didn't..(hesitated for a second before she revealed)I didn't want her to feel left out..I set her up with Gaurav,since he was available that night...

Armaan:You SET her up???

Alisha:He's a trustworthy guy..And my mentor too!!And...(thought)Also,my date's good friend..

Sanjana:You went on a double date and i knew nothing about it??Gosh,Alisha!!Argghh!!!And now we get to know he's Anji's cousin too...

Armaan:Excuse me!!

Sanjana:Arma..(murmured)Bata nahin ki Armaan kya soch raha hoga...What the hell,Alisha??You lied to me about Bharti being at your place that night,right?(Alisha looked elsewhere but Sanjee forced Alisha to look at her,pulling her chin towards her)Idhar dekh..Bharti tumhaari saath hi thi na??(Alisha shook her head;Sanjana widened her eyes in disbelief and took a step behind and turned away but Alisha stopped her)

Alisha:Ok,she was really drunk and she had left earlier with Gaurav..(stood before Sanjee)I expected Gaurav to send Bharti back home but only the next day did i get to know from Bharti herself that she was...She totally freaked out and then it hit me,Gaurav took her to his place!!

Sanjana:And you can still call him trustworthy??What the heck's wrong with you??

Alisha:Heyy,he is reliable..That night,anyone could have gone berserk..Be reasonable,yaar!!

Sanjana:Sometimes you an be so engrossed in your personal affairs that you forget..Heyy,wait!!Who's this guy you had gone out on a date with??Someone at work?

Alisha:Pss,nah!!Don't i know better,Sanjee??He's someone from work,but not from MWorld...

Sanjana:(cringed her eyebrows)What?

Alisha:He's not from MWorld..He's the assistant editor of Marvel Magazine...

Sanjana:Marvel,huh??It's quite a recently launched mag,right??

Alisha:Actually,about 7 months...But he wasn't present for the launch since he was nto employed then...Vedant joined a month later...

Sanjana:Well,whatever it is,i wanna meet this Vedant guy,hmm??

Armaan bumped into Jiya who was a lil drunk.

Armaan:Heyy,what...What's going on??

Jiya:Sshh,it's a secret...Don't tell my dad that i drank...You know him,na?Oww,my head..

Armaan:Oh dear Jiya...Just come with me!!(brought her with Sanjana to her room in the guesthouse)I'm really sorry,Sanjee!!

Sanjana:Uff,stop it Armaan!!At least you ought to know that this time round too,Bharti didn't force her to drink...

Armaan:I know i'm a real idiot,Sanjee..(looked at Jiya and thought to himself)"What has been bothering Jiya so much today that she was barely seen in the wedding photographs too??"

Sanjana:No worries,Armaan...You can sleep here,hmm?I'll make the necessary arrangements and as for me,i'll sleep with Alisha,Bharti and Naina...(Armaan smiled)Can you do me a favour??

Armaan:Sure Sanjee,bolo..

Sanjana:Gaurav!!Could you keep an eye on him for me??I know Alisha said he's trustworthy but somehow i'm still not convinced...

Armaan:And i thought that i was the only one who felt that way..I'm doing that anywayzz,so anything else??

Sanjana:Did any one tell you how amazing you are??

Armaan:You don't have to butter me up,Sanjee..

Sanjana:(smiled widely)Chale??(Armaan and Sanjana went out)

Bharti ended her dance,taking Gaurav's hands off her wrist gently after everyone applauded for their dance.She simply smiled widely as Rohan and Anjali approached them.

Rohan:Wow,you guyzz were jsut fantastic..

Anjali:Surely,you've snatched the limelight from us...

Bharti:Guilty as charged,Anji but i surely didn't intend to..

Gaurav:You were fantastic!!

Bharti:Tell me something i don't know..Now,excuse me!!Rohan,i hope you don't mind if i bring your dear wifey with me,hmm??

Rohan:Make it quick,k??(Bharti nodded and headed inside the guesthouse)

~Mayank's place~

Niharika:Help yourself,hmm??Waise Mahi...

Mahi:Yeahh??

Niharika:Tell me something..What made you fall for Mayank??(Mahi almost choked on the quesiton;she looked at Mayank who was seated across her and quickly drank the glass of water which Sonali offered)Are you okay?Is the curry too spicy??

Sonaly:No wayzz,Niharika..In fact,Mahi's motto is the spicier,the better..

Niharika:Really??Well,you know...Mayank's not the spicy lover type...Kyun Mayu???

Mayank:Are you ok,Mahi??(Mahi rolled her eyes as he popped the question but soon,she smiled)

Mahi:Of course i am,Mayank..In fact,i truly love Niharika's cooking...

Niharika:Really,Mahi??I'm so happy..I mean,i barely cook and...

Mayank:And whenever she does,itz amazing!!

Niharika:But it is half as good as your's,hmm?Anywayzz,tell me Mahi..How did you fall in love with my dear Mayu,hmm??

Mahu:(murmured and Sonali heard her)What's there in him to fall in love with??(Sonali tried her utmost to suppress her grin and got hit by Mahi's foot)

Sonali:Ouch!!(looked at Mahi;grinned a lil before mumbling a Sorry to her)

Niharika:What's wrong,Sonali?

Sonali:N..Nothing!!In fact,Niharika,come to think of it,aren't we just so happy that both of them are in love??Why is there an urge to dig the tale of their love..

Nihairka:I'm sorry Sonali,but it's quite important for me..Mahi,you might know that Mayu had just lost his love,Radhika...And it took him several years till now to get over it..I mean..

Mayank:Nihu,why are you talking about Radhika right now??

Niharika:Just sshh,Mayu...Mahi,the deepest regret i've had till now is not being there for him when he needed me the most...I was abroad,completing my studies and taking up part-time jobs..But i jsut wasn't there for him...He tells me he needs no one in his life and he can take care of himself..

Mahi:Nihar,i don't know anything much about Radhika..In fact,i don't wish to,not because i'm the insecure girlfriend here but i can clearly understand how it feels to have lost a loved one..Especially when you least expect it coming!!I understand what Mayank could be going through,and i wish to give him his personal space...Nihar,you ought to know something about me..I'm..

Niharika:You're divorced,right??(Mahi stopped eating and took a quick look at Mayank,suspecting him but he shook his head)Mahi,Mayank didn;t tell me anytihng...Do you remember how once,Raj had brought you to my saloon at night??After srewing things up for you on your anniversary,he so badly wanted to make it up to you with a surprise makeover for you..At that moment,he kinda accidentally blurted it out to me..Just the fact that you're divorced..

Mahi:WOW..Now my personal life is very much out in the open,hmm Sonu?

Niharika:Mahi,isn't that good??You wouldn't have to hide anything from your loved ones,right??

Mahi:Well you are right..But some memories are jsut meant to be left unsaid for the pain turns out to be excruciating and unbearable when it's out in the open..

Sonali:Ahem,why are we talking about the pain when we're surrounded by Mayank's and Mahi's love,hmm?Niharika,of you're still worried about Mayank's future,then you no longer need to be!!I'm not saying this as her best friend;she's a rare gem once you get to know her..Whoever have lost her in their lives don't know her or deserve her at all!!

Mahi:(murmured as she smiled weakly)Kuch zyaada nahin ho rahaa hain,hmm??

Niharika:Mahi,please..Help yourself!!You're not taking anything...

Mahi:Nihar,where's the washroom??

Niharika:It's towards your right,Mahi but...

Mahi:I'll be right back,hmm??

Anjali:Bharti,how could you even think of dancing in this condition??

Bharti:Uffo Anji..There's no time..Get me the painkillers,asap!!

Anjali:Here you go!!(poured Bharti a glass of water)

Bharti:Thanks a tonne!!

Anjali:Now tell me..What was the dance for?

Bharti:For pure fun...

Anjali:You're in bad shape,for God's sake,Bharti...

Bharti:Uff Anji,it was nothing till Gaurav lifted me up..Then the shooting pin started but guess what??The painkillers are pretty effective!!

Anjali:Anything else?

Bharti:What else??There's nothing else,Anji..Rohan must be waiting na,chal chal!!

Soon,Rohan and Anjali bid farewell to Alisha,Sanjana,Armaan and all of Rohan's relatives' present,as it was tentatively decided that Rohan would stay at Anjali's place for the night.After some time,all the relatives were practically gone.Upon asking,Bharti informed Alisha and Sanjana that she wished to have some time to herself and possibly have a walk along the beach before heading for bed.

Just as she splashed and rinsed her face with water,she realized that one of her earrings was missing.She went back to the stage and tried looking for her earring where she had taken photographs with Rohan and her mates as well as at the buffet table.Just then a waiter passed her a note,startling her.

xxWill be waiting for you at the gazebo,a few miles from the wedding receptionxx

Bharti crushed the note away without looking and headed back inside.

I just can't believe him...First he tells me that i can't stay away from him..And i took up his challenge and moreover,as a result,i hurt my back even further because of the dance with Gaurav..Now,he writes me a note,asking me to meet him??I'm so not going to the gazebo..Let him wait all night if he wants to!!

Meanwhile,Armaan was out barefooted at the beach with Jiya's mobile.He was browsing through Jiya's contact log for the day.As he did so,he realized that for the past hour,there were several missed calls from Bhaskar,which kept him thinking.He instantly dialled Bhaskar's number,only to realize that his mobile's switched off,"Kahin Jiya aur Bhaskar ke beech koi tension toh nahin hain??Aur shayad iss liye Jiya pee rahi thi??"

He turned to head back to the resort but just then,a crushed note caught his attention.Bharti's name caught him by surprise.After he read the note,he went inside and kept Jiya's mobile beside her,before leaving for the gazebo,to confirm if it was really Gaurav whom he had suspected to have written the note.

~After an hour or so~

Bharti had woken up,after getting fed up of tossing around in bed.She wondered if Armaan was really waiting for her at the gazebo.She then thought,"What the heck?Why do I even care??He's bent on defeating me for the challenge..",pausing for a while before she thought once again,"Or maybe he isn't??Maybe i'll go and check and if he's there,i'll just tell him to stop pissing me since he's crossed his limits,hence nullifying the challenge..Hah!!".She headed for the gazebo.

~Mayank's place~

Mahi was in the washroom,crying silently as she recalled the day she was brought into the hospital in an unconscious state,She had no idea,then,that Ved had mixed some medication in the sweets he had ordered for her.However,by the time she had gained consciousness,her baby had been aborted.Later,she met Sonali who had come to visit her,together with her gynaecologist's assistant.

Mahi:Sonali...I...

Sonali:(spoke softly)Heyy,sshh...I've brought Dr Navika's assistant with me..She has a confidential message for you..

Mahi:What message?

Sonali:Thanks..(the assistant left from there and she murmured)Mshi,you were unconscious and upon reaching the hospital,the doctors sedated you heavily..And in all of these,Dr Navika was replaced..She wasn't allowed to come near or attend to you...Do you at least realize what a big conspiracy you've been trapped in??

Just then,Mahi snapped out as she heard Sonali's voice.

Sonali:Mahi...Heyy,you ok??

Mahi:(blinked her eyes and shook her head)Yeah...Yeahh!!(unlocked the door)

Sonali:(noticed her best friend in tears;she instantly wiped Mahi's tears)Come on,cheer up...Don't you remember what we're here for,hmm??Triggering uncomfy sensations in Mayank such that he..

Mahi:Shut up,Sonu..Tu bhi na!!

Sonali:Ahh,my best friend's back!!Now,come let's have some dessert..(Mahi nodded)I'll help Niharika and come..(Mahi headed to the dining table)

Mayank:Are you ok??(Mahi was quite shocked by Mayank's concern which only made her even more awkward)I mean,you were gone for quite some time...

Mahi:(lowered her voice)Just mind your own business,Mayank...

Mayank:Heyy,why are you venting on me??You were the one who went in faovur of reassuring Niharika,being the perfect girlfriend material in her eyes...

Mahi:And that's only because you were being silent all the while!!

Mayank:What do you expect me to do when she was talking about Radhika??

Mahi:Yeahhh...How can i ever forget those times when you're bored at parties and you tend to talk to your girlfriend,as though she's standing right beside you??

Mayank:How did you...??

Mahi:That's even none of my business and for a fact,i'm the least interested in your personal affairs...So..Jab tak Niharika aur Sonu nahin aa jaate,tab tak hum chup chaap khaana khaayenge,hmm?

Sonali:Guyzz,more desserts for us to enjoy!!

Niharika:I'll be right back,guyzz..(headed upstairs to her room)

Sonali:Ok,why are you two so quiet?Thodi rootna manaana toh banti hain na,kyun??(Mahi and Mayank glared at each other)Aakhir tum dono pyaar mein jo ho!!(Mahi pinched Sonali real hard)Uff Mahi,stop it!!Yahaan main tum dono ki madat..

Mahi:Kya khaaqh madat kar rahi ho tum??Mujhe toh aisa lag rahi hain ki iss galat fehmi ke kaaraan,main aur phas thi jaaongi!!

Sonali:Ab boliye Mr Mayank Sharma,aapke paas koi solution hain??Mere dimaag toh jaise kaam karna hibandh kar diya hain..Kaise bhi kahin se koi solution mil jaaye,bas!!

Just then the door bell rang.

~Gazebo@Goa~

Armaan was shocked to see no one for he had expected Gaurav to be there,waiting eagerly for his sexy dance partner,as he had boasted about,after their dance to several relatives.He caught a note hanging on a bouquet of tulips and lilies and read it.

"Armaan,i know you'd reach here sooner..I'm going to make it short since i'm in a rush..I've asked the waiter to manage the gazebo,decorate it for you and well,do you really want me to spell out her name for you?I'm crossing my fingers,hoping that she would come to witness you express your love to her..Oh yes!!You're gonna express it to her tonight itself..This is the chance dude,so step up!!There's some romantic jazz and instrumentals as well..I hope she says Yes to you!!Gotta go..."

Armaan:Gosh,did Anjali prepare all these?She had been helping me all the while??The suicide note too...She must have written it and that's how Bharti came to save me..She gestured to me during her speech for Rohan and Bharti too!!(smiled widely)

Bharti:Armaan??

Armaan:(thought to himself)"Crap!!Why is she here so soon?Warna toh hamesha late hi pohanch thi hain.."(took a deep breath and turned around)Bharti,tum?Tum yahaa kya kar rahe ho??

Bharti:Arre wah!!Tum khud note likh dete ho aur ab aise pooch rahe ho jaise ki tumhe koi khabar tak nahin hain..

Armaan:(pondered)Anjali did all these to bring me and Bharti closer...Seriously how ignorant can i be??(smiled and shook his head)I should use this to my advantage!!

Bharti:And yet tonight again,i see the famous classic smile of your's..But let me clear something for you,hmm??I'm not here because i can't stop thinking about you..(Armaan raised his eyebrow and got amused)What is so funny,huh??

Armaan:Nothing...Nothing at all!!You know,i just seem to be enjoying where all these is leading to...

Bharti:Ok,you know what?I'm going from here...(turned to go)

Armaan:(held her elbow and stopped her,bringing her closer to him;Bharti turned around and looked at him)Acha,acha i'm sorry..Tum kuch..(paused)Keh rahi thi,hmm??

Bharti:Main woh..Bas yeh...(fell lost as she gazed at him)Yehi ki...(looked below,averting her gaze)

Armaan:Kya,Bharti?

Bharti:Tumhaari challenge nullify ho chuki hain...Cuz you've crossed your limit by pissing me off with this trick of your's..(Armaan let go of her hand)

Armaan:Really,Bharti?You really think that i play tricks to garner your attention?I'm...

Bharti:Oh please..Don't tell me that you didn't write this??(Armaan was unusually silent)You didn't??

Armaan:Who cares when i actually got to know that you came all the way just to meet me at the gazebo...If i hadn't seen the crushed note on the sands,i wouldn't have figued what you thought of me...(Armaan turned away but Bharti held his elbow)You know what?Even i don't need you in my life..I don't need anyone thinking of me as manipulative and selfish,around me...Bharti,you don't know me as well...Just like how you felt mad at me,i'm..

Bharti:I'm sorry Armaan...(let go of his elbow and cupped his face with her palms)I'm really sorry...Don't you know me?I'm a total klutz,i make tonnes of mistakes..

Armaan:Even i'm a human who errs a lot..I shouted at you,when i shouldn't have..I'm not perfect either..It's just that i wanted your attention,Bharti..

Bharti:My attention?Whatever for???

Armaan:Kya tum nahin jaante ki mujhe tumhaari attention kis liye chaahiye??(Bharti recalled what Anjali had told her earlier and what Payal had reiterated to her;she realized and instantly withdew her palms from Armaan's face and took a step behind)

Armaan noticed the sudden change in Bharti,as if she feared something.He tried to read her eyes but she turned away.That's when he knew he had to do it.

Armaan:(held her wrist)Would you still have come searching for me,if there was no note??(Bharti pondered deeply,silently asking her heart for an answer)Would you,Bharti??

Bharti:I don't know..(paused and turned to look at him)Actually,if there was no note,why should i even come looking for you??Don't i have..

Armaan:Ok,ok ek pal ke liye yeh maan lete hain ki maine hi woh note likha tha,toh tum mujhe dhoondhoge??Tumne yeh bhi socha tha ki main suicide karne waala tha jab ki maine koi bhi suicide note nahin likha tha...(Bharti's eyes widened in disbelief)Tumhe toh koi farqh nahin padhtha,hain na??

Bharti:Farqh padhtha hain,damnit!!Tumne mujhe pehle kyun nahin bataaya ki tumne woh suicide note nahin likha tha??Tumhe pata bhi hain ki main kitni darr gayi thi??

Armaan:Kyun??Kyun darr gayi thi??(Just then,it began raining thunderously)

Bharti:W..Woh...(gradually looked to her right)

Armaan:Woh kya,Bharti??(looked intently into her eyes and leaned closer,making her even more uncomfy)Tum yahaa khade ho kar socho,hmm??Yeh sochthi raho ki tumhe kyun farqh padhtha hain,hm??Main tumhaara jawaab ka intezar kar raha hoon...

Armaan gradually yet dramatically turned away from her and went out,spreading his arms to feel every tingling sensation brought upon by the fresh raindrops.He closed his eyes and raised his head upwards,feeling so alive,as if he's attained a new lease of life,one promising him of everlasting optimism.He couldn't stop smiling as he gradually rotate,thinking of Bharti's emotions wanting to erupt out of her lips.

Bharti was totally clueless of what happened between her and Armaan,She had only one intention of coming to the gazebo--To tell Armaan to stay away from her,to nullify the crappy challenge but the outcome had tuned out to be bizarre.

"Let him think what he wants to..I don't care,na??I'm leaving from here...(smiled)"

Just as she got ou from the gazebo,she realized that she had forgotten her mobile.As she went to get her mobile from the small table,she saw Armaan happily getting drenched in the rains.She couldn't stop smiling at him and at that point of time,Armaan opened hi eyes and looked at her.Bharti instantly stopped smiling and turned to go.However,her attempt was foiled by Armaan who rushed in,and stood before her.

Armaan:Acha?Toh tum mere sawaal ka jawab dene se pehle bhaagna chahthi thi,hmm??

Bharti:Kaunsa sawaal??Hatto!!

Armaan:Itni jaldi bhool gayi,hm??Theekh hain,bas ye akhri sawaal ka jawab deti jaao...

Bharti:Jaldi se poocho..Mere paas waqt nahin hain..

Armaan:(leaned closer to her ears)Tum meri itni fikr kyun karti ho??Main tumhaare liye kya hoon??(smiled subtly at Bharti as he observed how her eyes blinked more frequently than ever,in anxiety)Jaldi karo na,tumhaare paas toh waqt bhi toh nahin hain na,hm??

Bharti:Main woh...(pushed Armaan a lil away from her with her lift index finger)Main kal tumhe jawab doongi,hmm??Bye!!(got out of the gazebo,getting wet in the rains)

Armaan:(held her red dupatta which sh had pinned to her long dress)Not so fast,Bharti!!(pulled her and as a result,she turned around,facing Armaan with her hair slightly covering her eyes)

Armaan jut couldn't resist himself.He could sense his heartbeat rising rapidly but for the first time,as he placed her wet hair behind her ear,he felt her heartbeat rising too,for her bosom was in direct contact with his chest and he knew that he only has this on final opportune moment to express his love.He cupped Bharti's face and gently whispered to her,"Bharti,main kal tak intezaar nahin kar paaonga".

Bharti froze,not sure of how to reat as Armaan gradully cupped her face and brough her close to him.Both of them were very much oblivious to the heavy rains entering the gazebo from all angles as both of them had sunk deeply into each other's eyes.Armaan closed his eyes and gradually leaned towards hr face,Bharti gazed longingly at Armaan but she soon realized how close he was to her lips and she jerked a lil,startling Armaan,who instantly opened his eyes.Bharti instantly turned away but Armaan had been quick in grabbing her fore arms,which gave Bharti a spurt of shock which kept elevating when he pulled her towards him.He ran his fingers down her arms and pushed her hair strands away from him and in front of her shoulder.

She was about to move but just then she felt Armaan movig closer by towards and kissing the nape of her neck.She closed her eyes as she felt a sudden chill running down her spine.She involutarily pulled her tummy inwards and raised her left shoulder which touched her ear lobe and turned to hug Armaan tightly,holding on to his wet shirt.Only afer a while did she realize what had happened.She opened her eyes and gradually let go of her grip,placing both of her palms on either sides of his arm.For every step she took backwards,she felt him coming even closer to her.She instantly turned away to go but Armaan looked down and held on to her dupatta.

Bharti raised her chin gradually,whereby confusion was pretty much pasted on her face.She tried to move but she sensed Armaan's firm grip which stopped her from moving.Armaan pulled her towards hm,making her turn and come close to him.He felt her hair brushing against his face as her back faced him and gently placed his hands around her tummy.She instantly placed her palms on his hands and made her turn towards hisdirection,facing him.He raised her chin and as he gazed at her lips,Bharti closed her eyes.Armaan caressed her cheek,feeling the raindrops touch her face and went extremely close to her,merging his lips with her;s,sharing his first passionate kiss wit Bharti,with her will.He wished he didn't have to part from thkiss but as he did so,he looked intently at Bharti,whose lips parted gently,not wanting to let go of their kiss.

Armaan took a step behind as Bhartu opened her eyes.She placed her fringe aside.Just as Armaan was about to ask her,she received a phone call.

Armaan:Bharti,woh...

Bharti:Bohat dher ho chuki hain aur yeh phone call attend karna bohat zaroori hain..(just then,Armaan's mobile rang as well)

Armaan:Sure..I'll...I'll see you tomorrow!!(answered his call)Hi Shreya..(looked at Bharti who simply smiled and waved a lil before running from the gazebo)Haan,haan main yehi hoon..Erm Goa mein!!Sorry i couldn't inform you earlier..Sorry,hmm??(looked on as Bharti left from there in a rush)

Cheers,

Jassie

Edited by jassie_17 - 13 years ago

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