Gunjan was worried.Shravan noticed it.
G:For my research reference this book is necessary.I didn't get it from the library.What will I do?
Sh:Which book do you want?
G:You were here?Anyways what is the use of telling you the name of the book?You are completely detached from books.You never valued books or studies.Somehow with your brother's help you got into family business.What do you know about books?Without knowing anything about books how can you help me?
Shravan got irritated:Enough Gunjan.No need to talk too much.
He walked off.
Gunjan did not care.
Evening...
Gunjan returned from the office.
She was surprised to find the book which she needed on the table.
G:This book?Shravan?
She turned back.She saw Shravan there.
Sh:I saw the list of books you wanted.You had unmarked this book specially which made me guess that it's the book you need.So I bought it.
Gunjan did not know what to say.
Sh:I was not a good student like you.I am detached from books.That doesn't mean I don't respect books.
G:I am sorry.I talked too much.Please forgive me.
Shravan was still angry.
G:Shravan...thanks a lot for the book.You helped me a lot.
He did not reply.
G:Shall we be friends?
His silence made her upset and she tried to walk away.
Suddenly he called her:Gunjan!
She looked back.
Slowly he smiled and extended his hand:Friends...
With a smile she held his hand.
2 months passed with which Shravan Gunjan's friendship became strong.
Arnav-Khushi,Shravan-Gunjan went for the success party of the Raizada project.
Music was played.
Arnav-Khushi started dancing.
Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain
Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain
Magar Chupke Chupke
Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain
Magar Chupke Chupke
Shravan Gunjan were simply watching them.
Seeing them standing still one of Shravan's colleagues approached them.
"Hey Shravan...you love partying and dancing.Then why are you not dancing now?"
He didn't reply.
Gunjan asked him:Shravan...is it because I don't like parties and dancing too much you are not dancing?
Sh:Nothing like that.
Gunjan said in her mind:For my friendship you are sacrificing?
G:Shravan...I feel like dancing.Shall we dance?
He was surprised.He extended his hand towards her happily.
She held his hand cheerfully and started dancing.
Sabhko Ho Rahi Hai
Haan Sabhko Ho Rahi Hai
Khabar Chupke Chupke
Ho O O O Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain
Magar Chupke Chupke (Pardes).
Unknowingly Gunjan also got immersed in dancing.
She thought:Why I feel nice with Shravan?How I danced so comfortably with him?
He thought:Never thought I would start liking a serious person like Gunjan.She is so different from me.Still I treasure my friendship with her.
After a month...
Arnav-Khushi were talking.Suddenly Khushi felt nausea.
Arn:What happened Khushi?
She ran to the washroom and vomited.
Arnav went to her:Khushi,are you alright?
She blushed:I am pregnant.
He was surprised:What?Wow!
He lifted her in his arms.
Devayani,Shravan,Gunjan were very happy.Madhumati came there with jalebies knowing this news.
M:Hey Nand Kishore...thanks a lot.
She looked at Gunjan:Now why are you waiting?You are giving attention only to your studies and job.Stop that and get ready for motherhood.Poor Shravan will be longing to be a father.Right Shravan?
Shravan-Gunjan became dull.
Shravan-Gunjan in their room...
G:They all are waiting for our baby.
Sh:But what to do?Our marriage is only for name sake.There is no relationship between us.Then how can we be parents?So stupid.
Khushi who overheard this by mistake was shocked.
She entered the room and shouted at Shravan:Shravan...I never expected this from you.You made my sister a doll.You played with her emotions by breaking her heart.
Shravan-Gunjan were shocked.
G:Khushi...
K:Don't say anything Gunjan.You suffered silently and I didn't know it.
Arnav came hearing a noise.
A:What happened Khushi?
K:Don't try to be innocent Arnav.You knew that Shravan-Gunjan were not living like a couple.But you hid it from me.
Arnav was shocked:What?
K:You didn't care.Because you were only using Shravan for our wedding to get done.If you knew that Shravan was not a committed person why did you get him married to Gunjan and spoil her life?I hate you Arnav.
Arnav was shattered.
Khushi walked off.
Tears fell down from his eyes.
Kyun Khwabon Pe Tere Saaye Hai,
Dil Kyun Hai Tanha Mera,
Kyun Khamoshi Hai Zubaan pe meri,
Ashkon se keh paun na,
Kyun Dard Hai Itnaaa,
Tere Ishq Main,
Rabba Ve Rabba Ve
Rabba Ve Rabba ve.
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