Pyar impossible. (ShaNak and TaaRey FF)

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.Rupali.

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Posted: 9 years ago

Hi Guys. I started this FF a couple years ago..but had to discontinue. Planning to start gain. Hope there are still readers left.

~Pyar Impossible~

Shantanu Khandelwal: 26 yrs old. Tall, fair and handsome. His looks got him a lot of attention wherever he went. He knew this and kind of enjoyed it. He had a fair share of ladies in his life. Been with a lot of girls but was always honest to whoever he was with. Did MBA from Wharton , the only son of Mr.Sunil Khandelwal the owner of the textile company 'Khandelwal textiles'.

Mumbai airport 9.45 am

Wearing a white cotton shirt, khaki chinos, he stood there arguing with someone over the phone. His sleeves were folded up til his elbow giving a glimpse to the silver Tagheur he was wearing.

*Shaan over the phone*

Shaan: Yes Hrishi! we got everything will you stop asking this again and again?

Hrishi: Main toh tere hi bhale ke liye bol raha tha. I just don't want to make you fly back to Mumbai if you miss anything dude.

Shaan: Delivery boy samajh ke rakha hai kya?

Before he could hear the retort, a lady snatches away his phone.

Taani Shekhawat: Age 25 yrs old. A petite and beautiful girl. A smile says a thousands words and her smile was probably the most contagious ever. Daughter of Manish Shekhawat, 23 percent shareholder of the Shekhawat textiles and Sunil Khandelwals best friend. An IIM graduate she works with Shaan in the company. Shantanu and herself are friends since childhood. The friendship inadvertently transformed into fondness, fondness to love and now they were engaged to be married.

She is wearing a blue jeans with an off white T-shirt and a black cardigan. Very prominently visible is the 5 karat diamond she is wearing on her left ring finger. Simply dressed, suave and poised. Her manicure, soft flawless skin with no hint of makeup, sharply done eyebrows and silky smooth hair would surely send a hint of envy within any woman. Might not be the most beautiful woman around but with her attitude and aura she could definitely make the most beautiful woman in the world jealous.

Taani: Hrishi!! (Her voice was so soft and sweet it seemed she sang as she spoke) you know Shaan more than me right? Toh tumhe lagta hai ki woh kabhi koi cheez bhul sakta hain apni life mein? He is more organised than probably the calendar. (they both shared a laugh)

Shaan: Ha ha ha..very funny (sarcastically) Stop this nonsense both of you.

*This is the final boarding call for all passengers booked on flight 372A to Amritsar. Please proceed to gate 3 immediately.*

Taani: Ok. The flights announced. I will talk to you later. See ya.(cuts the call)

Shaan helps her with her bags as the both head towards gate 3.

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Amritsar 11.45 am

Hair tied into a ponytail, a girl wearing glasses headed out of the car and was immediately greeted by a middle aged lady.

"Khanak!" exclaimed the woman wearing a yellow punjabi suit.

Khanak Kapoor: Age 26 yrs old, Hrishi's cousin. If life is all about chasing your dreams, she had decided she would do everything it takes. Heading from a rich Punjabi family, this girl always wanted to live a life on her own. She shifted to Mumbai 2 years back with an intention to become an actress. A software engineer by profession, she decided to not hold herself back with anything and follow her dreams. Leaving her high paying job in Pune, she shifted to Mumbai to pursue acting, much against the wish of her family. They opposed her at first but eventually had to give in owing to her adamant nature. 4 years is what they gave her to achieve what she wants and if she was unable to, she would have to do what they want. 2 years passed and she was still waiting for the big break with just a couple of detergent advertisements and some small roles on television here and there in her kitty.

She was wearing white trousers and a peach tank top, hugging her body they made prominent her perfect hourglass figure. A strand of her hair touched her cheek. For a rather sensuous body she had a pretty cute face. Diamond shaped eyes, tiny nose and a warm smile. Her looks always made her look 5 years younger to her age. Her beauty was doll like, subtle and cute.

Khanak: Chayji! (she exclaimed back hugging Hrishi's mother)

Hrishi's mother: Kitni der laga di. Kab se sab intezaar kar rahe hain.

Khanak: Mom ka samaan deke khatam ho tab na. Puri duniya ki cheezen bheji hain.(she said pointing towards the car)

Hrishi's mother: Aree haan..maine jo salwaar kahe the woh bhi bhejn honge. Tu chal andar main isse dekhti hoon.

Khanak entered in and straightaway went to Hrishi who was reading something from his phone.

Khanak: Ab toh shaadi hone waali hain. At Least now stay away from each other for a while brother.

Hrishi: (turning around to face her) Khanak! (hugging her) Finally you reached. Ye kya? You were supposed to come a week earlier. Not done haan.

Khanak: Sorry yaar. Last minute ek audition aa gaya.

Hrishi: Audition huh?..So how was it?

Khanak: Well, nice as always.

Hrishi: So when will I get to see my sister on the big screen?

Khanak: Soon! Very soon!

Hrishi: You do know that's what you have been saying for the past two years?

Khanak: Very funny(she mocked as she hit him on his shoulder).

Hrishi: By the way. I have a surprise for you that might help you a bit.

Khanak: What surprise?

Hrishi: Look that way (he said pointing towards a man walking towards them)

Reyansh Singhania: 28 yrs old. Receiving the national award for the best director for his debut film, he is the youngest director in the Indian film industry to achieve it. His father being a produced made the journey easy for him, but nonetheless he was a hardworking guy whose latent only payed off in the end. The buzz among the industry was that he would choose to get into acting when he grew up owing to his good looks.. It was a rather surprising when his father announced him as the director for his next venture. Given everything else, it was true that he was a very attractive man. Chiseled body and a mischievous smile gave him a very casanova ish image and true to his personality he had a bit of flirtatious nature. Reyaansh knew Hrishi from his college days and they were pretty close friends.

Wearing a blue jeans and a navy blue shirt he walked towards both of them. His hair were messy and the top two undone buttons of his shirt gave him a rugged sexy look.

Rey: Hey Hrishi! Congratulations man. (they shook hands)

Hrishi: Thanks for coming Rey. Its very sweet of you.

Rey: Thanks for inviting.

Hrishi: Uh..Rey that's Khanak and Khanak Reyaansh.

Khanak: Hello!

Rey: Hi! nice to meet you. (he gave her a broad smile as they shook hands)

She couldn't say anything else. Other than the fact that he could probably make her career, she was lip tied as she felt rather attracted to him. She always had a liking towards rugged looking men and even though she had seen him on TV, newspaper and stuff, she found his real persona extremely attractive.

Hrishi: Rey you must be tired. Go get some rest. Ramesh Chaha. Please inhe guest room leke jayiye.

Rey: Thank you. See you all in a while.

Saying so he left.

Hrishi: (Looking at Rey departing) Khanak, 15 din hain..kya bolti hain. banege iski next heroine?

Khanak: You betcha!

And they both started laughing.

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~ Chapter 1~

Amritsar 1.45 pm

Shaan opened the car door for Taani. As she stepped out the cool breeze hit her face giving her a strange familiar feeling. Suddenly she could feel her heart beating faster. She was hearing nothing but the sound of breeze hitting her ears. Ad midst she realized someone was calling her name.

Shaan: Taani? Taani? (he called her twice but she was lost in her thoughts) Taani? (a bit louder than before)

She jerked coming out of her thoughts.

Shaan: Kya soch rahi ho?

Taani: Umm..nothing.

She had not even realized when she walked inside the house and now there was Hrishi standing in front of her smiling. In a moment her lips curled into a warm smile moving ahead and gave him a warm hug.

Hrishi: Uh..beautiful! (he said enveloping her in his arms softly)

Hrishi always complimented her for her smile. He maintained that she had the prettiest smile ever.

Taani: Congratulations once again Hrishi!(she said breaking the hug)

Hrishi: Thank you princess!(smiling)

Shaan: So? How is it going? Any butterflies sort of stuff?(he asked mischieviously)

Hrishi: Nothing as of now. The feeling hasn't sunk in yet.(he placed a hand on his heart)

Shaan: It will soon brother !(he said patting him on his shoulder)

"Shantanu" Called out a man walking towards them. It was Hrishi's dad.

Shaan: Nameste Uncle!

Hrishi's dad: Nameste beta. Thank you for coming. Kaisi ho Taani?

Taani: I am good Uncle.

Hrishi's dad:Toh.. safar kaisa raha?

Shaan: All fine Sir!

Hrishi's dad: Good good.. Tum log thak gaye honge. Go to your rooms get some rest, then I will assign both of you your chores(he said laughing)

Taani: Sure uncle.

Hrishi's dad left and she turned around to walk to her room when her feet stopped hearing Shaan calling out somebody.

"Rey!" was what he exclaimed. The name was enough to make her heart beat faster again.

It was obvious that there was less warmth in his voice than when he talked to Hrishi.

Shaan, Taani, Rey and Hrishi were close friends since college. Different career paths made them go different ways and somewhere their friends forever promise had become more formal than expected.

Rey: Hey Shaan! How have you been?

Shaan: Good buddy. How about you? Actually it would be a waste to ask you this. National award and all huh? Classic man.

Rey: Well happens(he said politely)

Even though he was talking to Shaan all this while his eyes hovered to that one person who was standing there with her face turned around.

Rey: Hi Taani! (It took him a while to utter her name)

She turned around to face him.He looked at her and didn't even realize when his eyes turned a tad moist. There they were in front of each other after 3 years. He found her the same as she was before, a bit prettier and with longer hair if to mention.

Taani: Hi! (she said softly)

There was an awkward silence between the four of them. Who would have thought that they were the same four who used to create a riot when together a couple of years back.

Rey: You look great. (he smiled a bit)

Taani: Thank you!(she said politely)

Rey: And yes congratulations to both of you. I am sorry I couldn't attend the engagement.

All this while he was looking into her eyes but lowered his gaze when he spoke the last sentence.

Shaan: Thanks Rey!

There was an awkward silence again.

Hrishi: (breaking the awkwardness) Well ab toh baatein hoti hi rahengi. Both of you get freshed, you must be tired. C'mon Taani I will show you your room and Shaan yours is first door to the left upstairs.

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Shaan was lost in his thoughts when he entered the room. Tired he straightaway hit the bed. And in a moment heard someone scream.

He looked to his right and there was this girl wearing shorts and a loose t-shirt with her hair all messed up giving him the "I will kill you anytime" look. It took him a moment to realise that she was Khanak.

Khanak: What the hell is wrong with you?

Shaan: I am so so so sorry. I didnt realise I entered the wrong room. I am really sorry Khanak.

Khanak: Well you didn't realise it was the wrong room but you could at least she it when you entered. Dikhi nahi main tumhe? Andhe ho kya?

Shaan: I am really sorry. I was..(he was about to say something but let it go) I am really sorry.

Hrishi and Taani came running.

Hrishi:(confused) What's wrong?

Khanak: Your friend entered my room without permission and jumped on my bed.

Shaan: By mistake (he cuts her mid way) Who will say that? I am sorry Hrishi, I didn't realise that this..

Hrishi: (cutting Shaan) Its ok. I understand it was a mistake. C'mon Taani you know Shaan better than this. Galti se aa gaya woh andar.

Khanak: Then he should be saying sorry.

Shaan: I said it fifteen times already.

Khanak: Then I want to hear it for the sixteenth time.

Shaan: (surprised at the demand he uttered )I am sorry Khanak.(stressing each and every word)

Khanak: Its ok.(she replied in the same tone).

Shaan heaved a sigh of relief.

Hrishi: Now that you both have already met. Its time to meet your roommate Khanak. This is Taani. I am sure you both remember each other.

Taani: Yes of course. Nice to meet you again Khanak(she held her hand forward for a shake)

Khanak looked at the woman standing in front of her. She looked classy and uptight. And there she could picturize herself in her shorts and tshirt with her hair looking like a nest.

Shyly she brought her hand forward.

Khanak: Nice to meet you too.

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~Chapter 2~

6.45 pm. Taani and Khanak's room.

Khanak: Four years to become an actress are very less right? I mean just look at the competition. And they are all very good yaar. Plus having no Godfather, it will take time. Par ye mere gharwalon ko kaun samjhayega? Pata nahi kya hoga mera? Nobody supports me and thats sad. If you wanted to pursue your dream and nobody supported you how would you feel Taani? Taani? Taaani?

Taani came out of her thoughts at once.

Khanak: Kya sochti rehti hon? Jabse ayi ho you looked lost. Sab thik toh hain na?

Taani: Yes. everything is fine. Bas yahi ki..(Khanak didnt even let her finish her sentence and cut her)

Khanak: Waise your life is set. Apni choice ka job, husband. You have everything you love. Lucky you.

Taani: Hmm..

Khanak was about to talk more but stopped as she heard a knock on the door.

She opened it only to find Shaan standing in front of her.

Shaan: Hi! (he greeted politely)

Khanak: Kya kaam hain?

Shaan: Nothing I was just...(she cuts him)

Khanak: Dekho Mister..This isn't just your fiance's room but also mine. Toh baar baar aana band karo.

Shaan: (showing disbelief)What baar baar? This is the first time I am here.

Khanak: Haan toh baad main toh baar baar aana shuru karoge na? Isiliye abhi se warning de rahi hoon.

Shaan: Ok Madam sorry.

Khanak: Waise tum neeche se aa rahe ho?

Shaan: Haan lekin..(she doesn't let him finish and cuts him)

Khanak: Kya ho raha hain neeche?

Shaan: I think some designer has some.

Khanak: Desinger aa gaya and nobody called me...Hato..

Shaan: Kya?

Khanak: Move out of my way.

Shaan: Oh sorry! (he said moving besides)

She ran down in excitement and he looked at her with the "What was that" look on his face.

Bewildered he entered in and sat besides Taani.

Shaan: Wow! Does she talk a lot!

Taani: Yes a lot (she chuckled) and when I say lot, it means a lot (gesturing lot with her hands)

They both started laughing. The laughter stopped and Shaan looked at her with concern in his eyes. Gently he held her, hand rubbing it with his thumb he spoke.

Shaan: Are you alright?

She turned to face him. Placing her palm on his cheek she spoke.

Taani: Tum ho na? How can I not be fine?(she smiled)

Gently he kissed her palm and moved closer to hug her.

Shaan: I love you!

Taani: I love you too!(she said hugging him back)

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7.30 pm The dining area

He placed the glass back on the table when he heard her calling out his name. Turning around he saw Khanak holding two lehengas in her hand.

Khanak: Hey Rey! Which one do you think will go better on me. I am sorry I am straight away asking you this but I believe you have the director's vision and so I thought that...(this time it was the other person cutting her)

Rey: Off white. It will suit your skin more. (he said as he leaned against the table)

Khanak: Off while? But don't you think maroon will be more bright and lively. I mean.

Rey: Well..

As he said so, he leaned forward bringing his face closer to Khanak's. Her heart skipped a beat as soon as she noticed his movement. His face was inches apart from hers and she could feel his breath against her skin. She stood there frozen.

Rey: (looking right into her eyes he continued) You my dear already have a very bright and lively personality, you don't need a brighter dress. Go with the subtler one (he winked at her before leaving)

Khanak was still lost when he came back and whispered in her ears "You can start breathing now Khanak"

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3.00 am

Taani stood there on the terrace alone. She couldn't sleep. She knew she would have to face him someday, but this was difficult to her than she expected. All those memories were coming back to her, the ones she had kept deep in her heart were emerging all at once.

She looked around and her gaze stopped at that one spot.

She couldn't help but go down the memory lane.

Flashback December 2007

Everyone else had gone to sleep but she and Rey were still awake talking. Their friendship had taken a strange turn off lately. She had started to blush when he was around, she enjoyed his attention, she even purposefully tried to get it at times.

Rey: I still don't believe Taani that you used to not talk to me initially because I was Yash Singhania's son, thats stereotyping.

Taani: Not just that you had this attitude problem too. Like I am some famous person and all.

Rey: What rubbish I never had any attitude problem.

Taani: Well I am saying that's what I thought not what you are.

Rey: Oh! So you agree that I am nice?

Taani: Of Course you are nice.

Rey: And? (he shifted so that he was facing her now)

Taani: And what?

Rey: And what else do you think of me?

She felt a tad uncomfortable with him looking at her like that and asking her so.

Taani: And nothing. Thats it.

Rey: C'mon Taani don't lie. There s surely something else too. It showing on your face.(as he said so he leaned towards her)

Taani: Why are you coming closer? Get away.

Rey: Why? Does it do something to you?(he leaned even closer)

Taani: Yes it makes me want to hit you.

Rey: Ok then hit me.

She tried punching him and in the process hurt herself.

Taani: Ouch!

Rey: What Taani? You really need to learn how to punch. Thats not the way to do it.

Taani: Yea whatever. Ouch that really hurt yaar(she said examining her hand)

Present

Unknowingly she had a smile on her face and strangely her eyes were moist too.

She came out of her thoughts as she heard his voice.

Rey: Time does fly isn't it?

She turned around to look at him. He was standing there with his arms folded looking at her intent

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~Chapter 3~

Present

Unknowingly she had a smile on her face and strangely her eyes were moist too.

She came out of her thoughts as she heard his voice.

Rey: Time does fly doesn't it?

She turned around to look at him. He was standing there with his arms folded looking at her intently.

Taani: (with a smirk) It sure does.

Rey: Why didn't you answer my calls?

Taani: I was trying to make it easier for you.

Rey: I never wanted to leave you Taani.

Taani: But you did (her tone explained she was hurt)

Rey: I couldn't go against my Father. Nahi kar sakta tha main.

Taani: That's the reason I didn't pick up your calls.

He looked down. He couldn't meet her eyes anymore. 3 years back, he had chosen his father his career over her. Just discarded her out of his life. He had no

explanation as to why he did it. Other than the fact that he was being selfish.

He just stood there still looking down. All these years he was upset that she never tried to listen to his side. And now he realised that even if she listened,

he would have nothing to tell her other than repeating that he couldn't sacrifice his dream for her.

He wanted to make it big in the film industry and he knew if not for his father he would always keep struglling.

His father never liked Taani and that was his perfect move to get her out of his life forever. And did he succeed.

He could not bring up the courage to meet her eyes again just when her soft hand rested against his cheek. She made him raise his face to meet her eyes.

He expected to see anger. He expected to see hurt. But there was neither of this, instead he saw genuine affection. It reminded him why he fell in love with

this girl in the first place. She was probably the most forgiving and caring person ever.

Taani: I don't blame you Rey. I just wanted to get out of your way and make it easier for you. It's not wrong to choose you dreams ahead of everything else.

Mujhe toh tum 4 saal se janate the..par apne sapne ko shayad 15 saal. And because I scored a perfect in my CAT examinations..I know 15 is much greater than 4.

He couldn't help but smile at her silly attempt to crack a joke.

Rey: Are you in love with Shaan?

She was taken aback by this sudden question. She adored Shaan. He was the one who heled her get over her heart break. He was there for her but always as a friend.

They were both shocked when their parents suggested for them to get engaged to be married. They decided to give it a chance and still were.

Sure they say 'I love you' to eachother. But do they really? That was a question neither of them was clear of.

She knew it was difficult for Shaan to get over the fact that she was once his friend's girlfriend. But the main reason he was with her was because he was tired

of all the failed relationships he had. He just couln't get himself to fall in love with a person enough to stay with them for long.

Taani was his friend and he somehow tricked his mind into thinking that the feelings he had for her were the most he could ever have for any girl.

She only the other hand knew one thing for sure, getting engaged to Shaan will keep her parents from forcing her to meet other people and if she had to be with

someone else, Shaan was the one she could see spending the rest of her life with.

Taani: I am (she lied)

...

Khanak : (humming) Dono kisiko nazar nahi aaye..chal dariya main doob jaaye.

She kept singing as she was blowing over her nails allowing the fresh nail paint to dry.

Hrishi : Khanak...Taani ko dekha kahi?

Khanak: Haan woh terrace pe gayi hain..

Hrishi : Terrace pe? (confused)

Khanak : Haan woh jo open area hota hain..

Hrishi : (cutting her) I know what terrace is (he left)

Khanak: Ae mere humsafar...ek zara intezaar..sun sadayein..

A few minutes and Shaan passes by..

Shaan: Hey Khanak..uh..tumne kahi Taani ko dekha hain..main kabse usko phone try kar raha hoon woh utha hi nahi rahi

Khanak : Taani terrace pe hain aur woh phone isliye nahi utha rahi kyunki woh apn phone room main chod ke gayi hain..

Shaank : Ok...thanks

Khanak : No problem.

And she goes back to her singing...

Khanak : Huum pe ye kisne hara rang daala...khushi main humar hume..

Khanak : maar daala...hooo...maar daala

She had her eyes closed as she was singing as well as trying to dance making hand movements. Her actions were broken by sound of a person trying to clear his throat.

She opened her eyes and it was Rey staring at her in amusement.

Rey : Hello...(with a wide smile)

Khanak: Namaste..

Rey: Acha timepass kar leti hon tum apna..(he said as he sat besides her)

Khanak : Timepass nahi hain ye...rehearsal hain ..

Rey : Rehearsal? Kis cheez ki

Khanak : Adaon ki (She spoke trying to raise move her eyebrows animatedly)

Rey: (chuckling) I am impressed with you.

Khanak : Tumhare impress hone se kya hoga..sabtoh tumhara dad sambhalte hain...

She immediately cursed herself after uttering those words.

Khanak: I am so sorry ..I didn't mean it...mooh se nikal gaya..woh hamesha tabloids main padha hain na ki tumhari koi chalti nahi..I mean..I am sorry

I am really sorry..I didn't mean any of it.

Rey : It's ok. Sach hi bol rahi hon tum.

Khanak : I am really sorry.

He turned around to leave. Stopped and came back to her.

Rey: Waise mere haath main kuch cheezen hain. Jyada nahi...par thodi bahut. Mumbai aaogi tum office aa jana..

Khanak: Thanks and I ...(before she could finish her sentence he left) am really sorry.

...

Khank opened the bedroom door hearing a knock .It was Shaan.

Shaan: I am sorry to bother again. Woh Taani ki medicines mere bag main aa gayi. Bas wahi dene aya tha.

Khanak: Ok. Taani bathroom main hain. Tum khud dena chahoge ki main de doon?

Shaan : Tum de dena..that's alright.

He was a little confused. This was the first time she was talking straight.

Khanak: Give it (she exclaimed as she held her palm in front of him)

Shaan: Yea..thank you.

He handed her the medicines and left.

Khanak placed the medicines besides Taani's side of the bed and went back to her thoughts. A news in the evening had made her sad. She failed in one more audition.

She had high hopes on this one. But just like all others this was a failure as well. Time was passing by quick and all she was getting was rejection. She tried to

stay positive all these times but now it was getting difficult for her to cope up with constant rejections. Her self belief was shaking.

Taani came out of the bathroom. She noticed the medicines laying by the side of her bed. She picked up her phone to check her texts. There was a text from Shaan

'I have given your medicines to Khanak. Good night. Love you!'

Smiling she texted back.

'Good night!'

Khanak was lying on her bed, sleep far away from her. Her dream to become an actress was slowly crashing she thought. She wished she never had such a dream.

She wished she was in Taani's place. Taani according to her seemed to have everything sorted in her life. She wished she could have it too.

Taani on the other hand for the first time in 3 years started doubting if she took the right decision to get away from Rey. Wondered what if she had taken the

chance to see if things sorted out later. What if Rey's Dad accepted her later. She never took the effort to give herself and Rey another chance. What if things

worked out later. Because amongst all these thoughts there was one thing extremely clear to her. She was and is still immensely in love with Rey.

Khanak's words made Rey think more than he ever about his dependency on his Dad. He knew things would have been 500 times tougher for him if he had gone

against him. But atleast he would have been respected. He knew what everyone thinks about him in the industry. They know it is his Dad and he is a mere puppet

in the show. And above all, if he had decided otherwise 3 years back, he would have had Taani by his side.

Shaan : Dono kisiko nazar nahi aaye..chaal dariya main doob jaye..

Hrishi : Yaar ye tum Khanak ki tarah bakwaas gaane kyu ga raha ho..

Shaan: Sorry woh muh main baith gaya..

Hrishi : Toh utha ke phaik do...

Shaan: Waise Khanak ekdum alag hi hain..main jitni bhi ladkiyon se mila hoon unme sabse alag

Hrishi : Ae..ye tu Khanak Khanak kya kar raha hain..meri behen hain woh ..plus teri shaadi hone wali hain Taani

Shaan : Aree yaar sirf bata raha hoon..itna hyper hone ki jaroorat nahi hain

Hrishi : Thik hain ..so jaa ab

Shaan : Chal dariya main.(realising he should stop)..sorry..good night

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~Chapter 4~

Taani : Well..I think the best part about weddings is Sangeet.

Khanak : Totally agree. Sangeet and clothes. Mujhe toh lagta hain shaadi bani hi isliye hain.

Rishi: Tum toh usi ke liye shaadi karogi (pointing towards Khanak). God I am so scared for the person who will end up with you.

Khanak: Excuse me? (angrily)

Rishi: I mean..you have such a vibrant personality. It will take a man to handle you (almost laughing at the end)

Even Taani could not control herself from not laughing.

Khanak: Ha ha ha..very funny

Rishi : Sorry (holding his ears)

Khanak : Thik hain thika hain...tum dulhe raja ho isliye maaf kar diya.

Taani : It's almost 11.. ye Shaan kaha reh gaya..we have to go collect Ahaana's jewerlly.

Rishi: (noticing Shaan coming down the stairs) There he is.

Shaan : Hey..kya chal raha hain?

Rishi: Sangeet ka discussion aur tumhari raah..

Shaan : Sangeet?

Rishi: Haan..jisme tum koi hissa nahi le rahe..

Shaan: You know I cannot dance..

Khanak: Dance karne ke liye dance aana jaroori nahi hain..

Shaan: Well..mere liye hain..anyways..Taani chale hume woh jewerlly collect karna hain..

Khanak : Waise..can you guys drop me to the parlour ..it's on the way..woh waha park karna hasle hain..I really don't want to drive..

Shaan: Ya ya..no worries..that should be fine.

Khanak: Awesome..thanks.

They dropped Khanak at the parlour and headed to the jewerlly shop.

Taani : (to the shopkeeper) Hum jewerlly collect karne ayye hain for Rishi Kapoor. Ye rahi receipt.

Shopkeeper : Yes Madam ...5 minutes..App kuch lenge chai thanda..

Taani: Je nahi...thank you.. we are good.

As they were waiting Taani just started strolling around taking a look at the earrings on display. She was examining a particular earring set as she heard him whisper.

Shaan: Do you like it?

Taani: It is pretty.

Shaan: Toh le lo.

Taani: No..it's ok..I have quite a few pairs already..

Shaan: Okay (smiling)

The shopkeeper got the jewerlly and they left.

...

They stepped out of the car..She was about to head back to the house and was stopped by him calling her.

Shaan: Taani..

Taani: (turning aroung) Hmm?

Shaan: (Pulling out a small red box from his pocket) Tumhare liye..

She opened the little box to find the same earrings she liked earlier in the shop.

Taani: Ye kab li tumne?

Shaan: Jab tum uss shop attendant ko puch rahi thi ki uske bacche kya karte hain..

Taani: (chuckling) Thank you Shaan.

Shaan: You're welcome. Agli baar kuch pasand aaye..toh ussi waqt le lena..kya pata aage jaake mauka mile na mile..

She couldn't help but notice his intent of hinting at something else.

Shaan: Let's go..

...

Rey was talking intently to Rishi's father about something. He saw Taani and Shaan enter and called them out.

Rishi's dad: Shaan..Taani...beta idar aao..

Shaan and Taani: Yes Uncle..

Rishi's dad: Tumhari sangeet practice kaise chal rahi hain...Rey ne bahut hi mazedaar performance set kiys hain saare bacho ke liye..

Taani: Baas chal rahi hain..actually we all girls have a practice session this evening..

Rishi's dad: Aur tum Shaan?

Shaan: I don't dance..

Rishi's dad: What do you mean you don't dance..Sangeet main sab perform kar rahe hain...aur tum toh Rishi ke khaas dost hon..

Shaan: I know uncle..but I am sorry..main bilkul naach nahi sakta..

Rishi's dad: Ye kya baat hui Shaan..humhe bhi kaha naachna ata hain..par hum sabkuch na kuch kar rahe hain..Please..

Shaan: Okay..uncle..i will try something..

Rishi's dad: You better hurry...there are only 2 days left..

Shaan: Yes uncle.

Rishi's dad left. Taani and Rey both looked at Shaan who looked worried as ever.

They stared at him for a few seconds and just couldn't control their laughter.

Shaan just stared angrilly at both of them.

Shaan: Hasi aa rahi hain tum dono ko..I don't understand what to do..jab main naachunga tab tumhari tarah sab hasenge mujh par..

He said this and left. And Rey and Taani busted into laughter again.

Rey: Oh God..I remember the last time I saw Shaan dancing...I think it was the prom.. Pehle baar mere kisi ladki ko Shaan se peecha chudate hue dekha hain..The

guy is such a terrible dancer.

Taani: I know..shaan didn't come to college for 2 weeks after that..Poor him..

Rey: Good old days..(he sighed)

Taani: We will get a glimse of those days don't worry...I know Shaan is still as terrible

She started laughing again..

Rey: So will the girl leave him again this time then?

Her laughter came to a sudden stop listenning to him say that.

Taani: Rey what are you trying to do?

Rey: I am sorry...I didn't mean it.. I am sorry

And he left leaving a thinking Taani behind.

...

Rishi: Shaan?Do you have some time..Everyone else is caught up in something or the other.

Shaan: Ya ya tell me..

Rishi: Can you go pick Taani up from the parlour..Mihir was supposed to go but he just got stuck somewhere else.

Shaan: That's completely alright. I will go. Main yaha help karne hi aya hoon..

Rishi: Thanks dude.

...

Khanak stood there...checking the time again as she saw Shaan arriving.

Khanak: (stepping in the car) Hey..I thought Mihir was coming.

Shaan: Actually he got stuck somewhere else. So..i came.

Khanak: Thanks!

He kept staring at her face for a few more seconds..

Khanak: Kya hua? Something wrong?

Shaan: The beauty regime doesmake you look pretty.

Khanak: (narrowing her eywbrows) What do you mean? I wasn't pretty earlier?

Shaan: Prettier..I meant..(and he looked ahead to pay attention to the road as he started driving)

Khanak: You should stop flirting with other girls now that you are engaged to Taani.

Shaan: I wasn't flirting, it was just a simple compliment. You know if you compliment someone it makes them happy and then because they are happy they will compliment

someone else and then that person will...

Khanak: Okay..okay I got it..you were just trying to make me happy..

Shaan: Small confession..

Khanak: What?

Shaan: I did try to flirt with you a few years back when we met for the first time.

Khanak: Well..that did not go unoticed...to me or my brother...Rishi had warned me to stay away from you..

Shaan: Really? And here I am being a driver at his wedding.

Khanak: Don't be angry...he was surely more scared for you than me..

Both chuckled and at the same time brought their hands forward to change radio station. Their fingers slightly brushed each other. Their eyes met for a brief second.

Shaan broke the eye contact quickly to concentrate back on the road. He sighed as started paying attention at the road again. He didn't understand what just happened

because when their eyes met..he just wanted to look at hers forever. He was very unhappy that he couldn't look at them longer. He felt really guilty for feeling that.

One he was engaged to Taani and second she was his best friend's sister.

Khanak: Your skin is really soft too..

Khanak probably realised the sudden tension and tried to ease it a little.

Shaan: Stop flirting..I am engaged lady (he quipped)

Khanak: I am not flirting..I am just making you happy..See you know if you are happy you will make someone else happy and in turn...

Shaan: (laughing) noted.

...

Rey was in the rehearsal hall practicing his sangeet dance. He was wearing a grey tshirt and track pants. He had a performance with all the kids. The kids were done

with their practice but Rey continued. Little did he know that Taani was by the door admiring him all this time. She wasn't surprised seeing him practice alone.

He had always been a person who put his 100 percent in whatever he did. He never liked to leave any effort out. And dance had alaways been his passion.

She didn't realise how long she just stood there staring at him until he noticed her.

Rey: Taani?

Taani: Sorry ..I was here call you for dinner.

Rey: Ok..I will be there in a moment.

She turned around only to be stopped by his voice.

Rey: Uh Taani..umm..uh...would you like to dance with me?

Taani: Huh? (surprised)

Rey: Please?

Taani: Rey I don't think its..

Rey: (cutting her) Please?

She did not know what she was thinking...but she agreed.

They moved close to each other. He extended his one hand to hold hers...and put the other against her back.

Taani looked in his eyes and quickly moved away.

Taani: Rey I don't think it is a good idea.

She turned around to leave but was pulled back by a force as she grabbed her wrist and pulled her against him.

Her one hand rested against his heart and the other was in his.

Taani: Rey..what's wrong with you? What are you trying to do?

Rey: Taani I love you.

Taani: That was the last thing she was expecting him to say.

They both did not utter a word more. She looked in eyes and they read desperation.

Rey: You have no idea how I have spent the past few years. It feels like there is a knife cutting through my heart every time I breathe.

I cannot live without you. Please come back.

All she wanted to do was pull him against her chest and let him ease his pain. Hold him till he forgot all the pain he was talking about.

Seeing him like that was hurting her more than anything.

But all she did was force her hand out of his and leave.

~ Ye Ishq nahi Asaan bas itna samajh li jiye

Ke aag ka darya hain aur doob ke jana hain ~

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~Chapter 5~

Taani stormed in her room and shut the door. She dug her face in the pillow and started sobbing. She did not realise when Khanak came out of the bathroom and noticed her crying.

Khanak walked towards her placing her hand on her shoulder she spoke.

Khanak: Taani? Are you alright?

Taani: (wiping off her tears) Yes, I am fine.I am sorry I thought you weren't in the room.

Khanak: No..don't apologize please.

Khanak sat besides her and tried comforting her.

Khanak: Taani..If you need anything you tell me..I am there...we are all here..

Taani: I am fine Khanak. Thanks..

Khanak thought it was best to give her some time. She looked really upset. But she knew they weren't that close to share what was bothering her.

Khanak: I am downstairs,, if you need anything..just call me..I will be there..

Taani: Thank you Khanak..

Khanak: Take care.

...

Khanak came downstairs looking for Shaan. She saw him walking towards her and before he could talk to him about Taani..he inquired.

Shaan: Ah..Khanak...Taani room main hi hain na?

Taani: Haan..she is there..

Shaan: Alright, thanks!

Khanak wondered what was it that made Taani cry. Her first thought was maybe she had an argument with Shaan. But judging Shaan's behavior it didn't look like it. She just hoped Taani was alright.

Hrishi's Mom: Khanak..beta idar aana jara.

Khanak: Yes aunty.

Hrishi's Mom: Woh sab bachon ne dance bitha liya and now they want someone to see it. Mujhe thoda kaam hain beta aur ye bacche bahut zidd kar rahe hain. Tum dekh lo gi please?

Khanak: Yes aunty. Don't worry ..I will go

Hrshi's Mom: Thanks beta.

She turned around to go look for the kids when she spotted Rey.

Khanak: Rey...

She called his name and walked towards him.

Khanak: Mr. aapne jo dance performance set kiya hain..sab bacche ek baar sabko dikhana chahte hain... main ja rahi hoon..tum bhi chaloge?

Rey: Huh? (he had not listened to anything she said)

Khanak: Tumne suna bhi maine kya kaha..woh sab bacche.

Rey: (cutting her) Taani..I am a little tired..I will talk to you later.

Khanak: Okay...(to herself) Isse kya hogaya..

...

Shaan: Agar tum bhi usse pyaar karti hon toh..I won't stop you Taani...you know that..

Taani: Shaan..you don't understand..

Shaan: What is there to understand...hum dono jaante hain humara rishta pyar kam samjhota jyada hain..We both are with each other only because we believe we cannot find someone better..But Rey is someone better for you..and if you still love him..nothing should stop you.

(He paused before continuing) And if you are scared that he will leave you again..(he gulped down the air in his throat) you can still stay with me.

Taani didn't have any words for Shaan. He was probably the most selfless person she had ever known. And at the moment she was being the most selfish person ever. Yes, selfish was all she was being. She knew she was still in love with Rey and will probably always be. But she was scared of another heart break. After how easily Rey left her few years back she knew he could certainly do it again. She could not understand why even after taking so much hurt she was still in love with him. She questioned herself the same thing all these years but never got the answer. All she knew was that she was immensely in love with Rey and at the same time terrified to go through all of the heart break again.

Shaan: It's your call Taani. I will always support you.

That was all he had to say.

...

Khanak: Excellent...yaar bahut acha kiya tum logo ne...well done guys...give me a five..

All kids high fived her..

Khanak: Acha abhi sab jaake so jao...kal phirse jam ke pratice karna..okay?

All the kids left with Khanak alone in the hall..

She pulled her hair into a pony tail and tied her dupatta around her waist. She played a song on her phone

Dhaai shaam rok lai, rok lai, rok lai

Dhaai shaam rok lai, aur chakmaka mukh choom lai

Mukh choom lai, mukh choom lai

Sar se mori chunari gayi, gayi, gayi

Sar se mori chunari gayi sarak sarak sarak

Sarak sarak sarak, sarak sarak sarak

Kaahe chhed, chhed mohe garwa lagaayi

As the song played...she began to dance...Khanak was a trained Kathak dancer.

She continued dancing without realising there was Shaan looking at her intently all the while.

Kar pakadata choodiyaan sab karki karki karki karki

Kar pakadata choodiyaan sab karki karki karki

Shaan still kept looking at her intently. She indeed danced really well. And looked mesmerizing while doing so. It took him a few minutes to realise that his heart was beating faster and it came to a complete stop as they locked eyes.

Khanak was breathing heavily. He her chest movement as a result of her heavy breathing and suddenly felt his heart beating extremely fast again.

Maalti gundhaaye kesh pyaare gulgubaare

Mukh damini si damakata chaal matwaari

She moved close to him. Grabbed his hand and making him move inside the hall.All this while he just kept looking at her as if hypnotized

Nanda ko laal aiso dheet

Barbas mori laaj leeni, laaj leeni, laaj leeni

Barbas mori laaj leeni

Bindashaam maanat naahi, bindashaam maanat naahi

She started dancing around him and all he did was kept turning as she moved

Kaahe chhed, kaahe chhed

Kaahe chhed, chhed mohe

At the end she rested forehead against his chest. He did not move. They were both breathing heavily. Surprisingly Shaan faster than her. He felt her breathe against his chest and closed his fist in order to control what was happening to him. He was unable to understand why he felt the way he was. He felt the sudden urge to engulf his arms around her. He raised them a little and before he could move them further came back to his senses as she spoke.

Khanak: Hoon ki nahi main Madhuri?

She questioned placing both her hands on her waist.

Shaan: Kya?

Khanak: Kya kya? Chehra dekho apna..pure pheeke pad gaye ho...(she said laughing) Waise tumhari koi galti nahi hain...main hoon hi Madhuri jaisi..

Shaan: Ya (he as still thinking about what he was about to do a few moments earlier)

Khanak: Ye aise putle ki tarah kya khade ho?

Shaan: Nothing...main baas kuch soch raha tha...

Khanak: Waise tumne Taani se baat ki?

Shaan: Haan...kyu..usne tumse kuch kaha?

Khanak: Nahi woh baas thode upset thi shaam ko..

Shaan: I talked to her...She is fine now..

Khanak: Alright..good night then..

Shaan: Good night.

He just stood there for a few moments after she left.

Shaan: (to himself) Mujhe Khanakpasand toh nahi aane lag gayi..

Khubsurat Sa Ek Pal Kissa Banjata Hai

Jane Kab Kaun Zindagi Ka Hissa Banjata Hai

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~ Chapter 6 ~

She needed to talk to Rey. To clear everything up once and for all. She had totally accepted her life with Shaan until Rey's presence

opened the older chapter in her life again. She could never understand why was wasn't able to get over Rey. No matter how hard she tried.

Rey: Taani..

She turned around to face him.

Taani: Will you be able to go against your Dad if I come back to you?

Taani back in his life? She had no idea how much he wished for it. He was ashamed of what he did the day before that led to her asking him this. Yes, he was no way planning to go against his Dad to be with Taani. What he did yesterday was in the heat of the moment and he regretted it moments after.

Taani just stood there waiting for him to answer though she now knew what the answer would be. Rey kept looking down. He didn't even have the courage to meet her eyes.

Taani: Yes or no Rey?

He finally looked into her longong eyes. He knew he had hurt her once again.

Rey: I am sorry.

She couldn't hold back her tears anymore. Rey moved closer to console her but before he could do anything she raised her hand stopping him from moving further.

Heartbroken Taani spoke.

Taani: Why do you have to do this Rey..Everything was fine. I am happy with Shaan. Please stop giving me false hopes. Please..I beg of you please.

She continued to sob.

Rey: Taani..I have nothing else to say than sorry..mujhe maaf kar do..if you hate me for this..I completely understand.

Taani: That's the problem Rey...I just cannot seem to hate you..I don't know what to do..I don't know how I to forget you. You broke my heart and here I still keep wishing to be back with you. I don't know how to stop this..I really don't.

She rested her face in her palms as she continued crying. Rey felt a thousand knives stabbing his heart to see her like this. But he did nothing.

Rey: I am sorry Taani. (That's all he could say)

He couldn't see her crying anymore and just left.

...

Shaan kept walking accross the room restlessly. He was certain he felt something for Khanak. He wasn't surprised though. He was extremely attracted to her the first time they met.

Shaan: (to himself) Shaan..stop it. What are you doing. You are enagaged to Taani. Stop thinking about Khanak.

He closed his eyes trying to dismiss all thoughts about Khanak..but the moment he did that..her image appeared in his thoughts..Immediately he opened his eyes.

Shaan: Oh my goodness...Ab kya main aankhein bhi band nahi kar sakta.

He heard a knock on his door. It was Khanak.

Shaan: (to himself) I am dreaming?

Khanak: Shaan..Shaan? (a little louder the second time)

Shaan: Huh..(startled) Sorry...hey Khanak.

Khanak: Listen..Taani seems really upset since yesterday. I don't know what's wrong..main puchti hoon toh wph batati nahi hain..And for the past hour or so..she is in the bathroom..and I can hear her crying.

Shaan: Let me go check.

He rushed to go to Taani.

...

Khanak was walking absentmindedly in the hallway when Rey crossed her.

Khanak: Rey..(she called him out)

He turned around. His eyes were red. It looked like he was crying.

Khanak: I am sorry...I was just going to ask how it the Sangeet practice going.

Shaan: It's good...its good..

Khanak: Okay..that'a all..

She didn't want to hold him anymore..He clearly looked upset about something..

Khanak: (to herself) What is happenning here. Ye shaadi ka ghar kam..kuch drama serial lag raha hain...Why are people sad?

...

Shaan eneterd her room. She was still in the bathroom. He went near the door and he could hear her crying.

Shaan: Taani..are you alright..Please bahar aao.

He heard movement. She opened the door and she looked miserable.

Shaan: Oh God Taani..what happened? How long were you in there crying?

He grabbed her hand and made her sit on the bed. She started crying again. He could not see her crying like that and immediatelly pulled her into his arms.

She rested her face against his chest and tried to stopped crying.

Shaan: Its ok Taani..I am there..I am there..

Shaan didn't need her say why she was upset. He knew it must involve Rey.

Shaan: (he softly kept patting her head) It's alright..

...

Khanak walked back in her room after rehearsing her sangeet perfomance. She knocked the door but nobody answered. She carefully opened it to see both Shaan and Taani asleep. Taani had her head rested against his shoulder while he had his against her head. It looked like they had fallen asleep without knowing. She knew Taani was really upset and therefore decided to just leave without disturbing.

She walked up to the terrace to get some fresh air and there was Rey already present. He was staring up at the sky as she went and stood besides him.

Khanak : Hey..

Rey: Hi..

Khanak: The stars are looking beautiful tonight..aren't they..

Rey: Yes they are.

Khanak: Pata hain agar kisise apni takleef share kao..tum dard kaam ho jata hain..

Rey looked at her..she smiled back at him.

Khanak: And I am a really good listener. Give it a try.

Rey: You will probably hate me afterwards..

Khanak: And what if I understand..

Rey :That would be a delightfull change..

Khanak: Try me..

He looked at her. He expressions looked sincere. He pulled out his wallet from the pocket opened it took out picture.

The picture had his father (he looked young), a small kid and a woman holding the kid's hand. Khanak could guess it was Rey and his parents in the picture.

Rey: You see my Mom?

He asked pointing at her.

Khanak: She looks beautiful.

Rey: My parents never got married. My dad didn't believe in the institution of marriage. You see that mark on the wrist that's holding me..(Khanak was confused as to where he was going with this) She had missed covering it up with makeup completely that day. (He took a deep breathe before he continued) I was 5 when I saw my dad hitting her for the first time.

Khanak was shocked hearing that.

Rey: At first I thought he was enacting a scene from his movie. I realised it wasn't movie afterall when I saw my Mom crying alone. I kept paying attention..they used to have an argument ever so often and he always ended up hitting her. As I started to grow up..I asked her why didn't tell the police and she told me she would rather take his abuses few hours a day than give up all the luxury she gets owing to him.

Khanak looked at him in disbelief

Rey: I know..its so wrong..totally wrong..to let someone hurt you every single day just so you could have an easy life. But the main reason the took all of it was for me. So that I could get the life that I do now.

Khanak had not spoken a word. She wasn't expecting to hear what he jut said. She had heard interviews where he talked about his Dad and he always seemed so fond of him. Nobody could guess it.

Rey: The world thinks we are a perfect family. And he is a perfect Dad. But the reality is that I hate him. I hate him for doing this to my Mother. I hate him for cheating on my Mother with random women. I hate him for not allowing me to be with people I want to.

He turned around to look at Khanak.

Rey: But just like my Mother. I need him to survive. I grew up thinking I will stand on my feet and take my Mother out of all this. But reality hit hard..I cannot even move a feather without his influence. But I am giving up. I will use his power to destroy him..I will do that..I want to see him vulnerable...I want to see him begging just like Mom had to..and I can only do that by siding with him.

Khanak: No matter if you end up losing Taani forever..

He looked at her surprised. How could she know of Taani and him.

Khanak: (Judging his disbelief) It's easy to guess.

Shaan: In front of my Mother's pain...Taani is nothing.