Chapter XVII
Piya hugged abhay without even uttering a word more. She felt so special when he was near. Abhay was taken aback with piya's reaction. She was still crying so he hugged her back. As they stood in the moonlight slowly entering in the room through the room, the moon was happy to see them together soothing and comforting both of them. As slowly they released each other, abhay wiped piya's tears and she gave a meek smile lighting up his dead heart.
Piya: hey' yeh necklace mujhe pehnao toh sahi'.
Abhay: ok'. As you say'.
Piya slowly turned her back towards abhay and he gently removed her hairs from her back. Piya shivered on his touch as a jolt of current ran through her body. He put the necklace on her neck and went near her neck to fasten it. He could inhale her everlasting fragrance which was taking over his senses. Abhay quickly came out of his trance and went back with a jerk. Piya turned and saw herself in the huge mirror to see that how was she looking. The necklace was just adding to her beauty. It was matching with her dress though it wasn't red but was looking perfect with it. She quickly put the earrings on and brushed her hairs which she left open falling on her back. She quickly did the finishing touches and stood facing abhay who was already mesmerized by her beauty.
Piya: how am I looking'?
Abhay: divinely beautiful.
Piya blushed and gave a cute smile: just a second'. I have also something to gift you'.
She ran towards her hand bag and took the brooch out. She came back to abhay with the same speed and without any second thoughts; she rose on her toes and quickly put the brooch on his coat. It was perfectly going with it.
Piya: now you look perfect'
Soon, they announcement was done to ask both of them to perform; they fastly recollected themselves and went to the stage together.
There were no lights on the stage but a spotlight in middle where piya was standing alone. As the song started, abhay entered and soon both of them started to match up with the beats. The song was energetic so they were fully thrilled and excited. Abhay twirled and lifted piya so elegantly and beautifully as if they had danced with each other for ages. He supported her and lifted her and did all the steps so flawlessly that everyone was in awe with them. Their actions and reactions were so automatic as if they were there in their sub-conscious. Nothing was to be said and to ponder over; both of them understood each other so beautifully that it was so obvious. Both danced as they were professionals. There was no flaw that could be taken out, it was so perfect. The necklace on piya's neck also danced with her moves and grooves. At last they did the final signature step completing the dance and bade everyone thank you'.
Whole auditorium was filled with deafening round of applause; everyone was standing on their places. Everyone was just cheering, whistling and shouting 'once more'. Soon abhay-piya left the stage and went back stage. Back stage, everyone just hugged them and congratulated for their performance.
After some other performances, judges came on the stage with the chief guests and started revealing the results.
Judges: so I guess'. You all enjoyed the festival'. It was a real pomp and show'. Well now it's time to announce the results'. First'. Art competition, boy's category'. 3rd anshuman chaddha- wellington college, 2nd varun kaushik- st. Stephen college and finally 1st is abhay raichand- mount college'. All three of you please come and take your medals.
Abhay and other two boys came and took their medals and stood for the photograph and went back stage.
Judges: now'. Time for girls'. 3rd ankita Sharma- st. Mary college, 2nd shivani pandey- wellington college and last but not the least 1st is ms. Piyali jaiswal from mount college.
Piya also came and took her medal and stood for the photograph and then rushed back stage to show her medals to others.
Judges: so now it's time for the results of solo singing competition'.. since there are no category in it so the results are mixed'. 3rd aabhash tripathi- st. Stephen college but there is a twist, there is no 2nd but two 1st which are from same college that is ms. Piyali jaiswal and ms. Aleena raichand from mount college.
Both aleena and piya came together to take their medals and had a photograph together.
Whole auditorium was filled with claps and noise or 'hip-hip hurray'.
Judges: students'. There is one more result to be announced'. Group or couple dance competition'. So here are they'. 3rd Kabir & Tanushree from mount college'. 2nd living rockers from wellington college'. And last'. The obvious'. Guess whose 1st'.. Abhay & piya from mount college'.. All of you'. Please come to the stage and take the trophy'. And finally the champion's trophy goes to mount college dehradun.
Abhay, misha, panchi piya, aleena, Kabir and t came on the stage and received the trophy. Misha took the mike and started shouting 'hip-hip hurray'.
Anchor: there is an announcement'. The paintings which have received the 1st, 2nd and 3rd are displayed in the art gallery'. Please have a look on them and winners can get them issued for themselves.
After taking the medals and clicking lots of photographs, piya decided to go the art gallery to see the paintings.
Piya: kitna time lagate ho'. Abhay iss speed se toh hum kal tak bhi nahi pauch payenge'. Main jaa rahi hoon tum baad mein aa jaana,
Abhay: tum chalo' main ye medals rakh kar aata hoon'
Piya started running towards the art gallery but her by mistake she stepped on her gown and was about to fall but before touching the ground, she landed in safe arms of abhay'. both of them share an eyelock for few moments and then stand properly facing each other,
Abhay: piya'. Do you know how many times, you have fallen since we have met? Roz ek na ek baar girti hi rahti ho'. Kabhi dekh ke bhi chal liya karo'. Kyon si duniya mein khoyi rahti ho ms. Dreamer?
Piya: hey'. Mera pair phans gayaa tha' that's why'
Abhay: ok let's go'.
Both of them walked to the art gallery together. Piya dragged abhay to her painting. Abhay was totally shocked to see her painting. It was surreal and he felt nostalgic. All the scenes before zaara's doom came into his mind as flashes. Piya saw abhay in a trance.
Piya (breaking his trance): abb main dream kar rahi hoon yaa tum'. Batao na kaisi lagi painting'. Maine apna dram paint kiya' kaisa hai mera dream'.
Abhay: horrible'.
Piya: what?
Abhay: I mean you painted it well but this dream is horrible' I am sure this is not dream but a nightmare'.
Piya: yeah I know nightmare'.
before they could further say anything Misha came running to piya: piya'. Mere sang chalo'. Mujhe tumhe kuch dikhna hai'. It's important'
Piya: kya misha' kya itna important hai'..
Misha didn't say anything further and took piya with her where abhay's painting was displayed.
Misha: see'. This the painting which came first in boy's category'. Pataa hai kiski hai'.
Piya: abhay ki'. par usne yeh kya paint kiya hai...?
misha: usne tumhe paint kiya hai... tumhari potrait... isn't that something strange...
piya: what so strange...? par usne mujhe hi kyon paint kiya...
Misha: dumbo'. Spill the beans woman' usne tumhari hi potrait kyon banaai... woh tumhe itna importance kyon deta hai... because... girl... abhay tumse pyaar Karta hai'.
Piya: huh' what rubbish'. He says he is a friend'.
Misha: and what do you think about him'.
Piya: we are friends'
Misha decides to let it go (looking at the necklace): okay'. Waise yeh necklace pehle toh nahi dekha'.
Piya: it's a gift from abhay'
Misha; now I surely doubt about your friendship'. Come on'. You both are in LOVE'. Just confess it yaar'.
Misha walked out of the gallery whistling and leaving piya alone near her portrait. Piya was still thinking about what misha just said'. Was it all real? She had to talk to abhay? did he feel the same way she felt? Were the feelings mutual? Has she really fallen in love with him? Did he also love her? There were so many questions and the only one who could give answers was abhay. she decided to ask him and clear everything before it turned something else.
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Precap- abhay'. do you love me?
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So finally'. Piya gone ask abhay about love'. Will he confess or not'. Abhay is a nut and will surely turn the tables'.. Hope for the best'.
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Regards,
Swati'!!!!!!!!
Edited by swatiluvsabhiya - 14 years ago
