The Phonix (Beyhadh FF) Ch20 - p 7 - Page 3

Chapter 12 - Force...

Samay took Maya's hand as he lead her through the beautiful lawn and helped her sit down. "Kya logi Maya, chai, coffee?"

"Cinamon tea and some scones please." she replied as Samay took his seat... just then Arjun suddenly appeared unceremoniously pulling another seat from another table joining them. "Maya what a coincidence, tum bhi yahaan aur main bhi yahi par. Beautiful hakoba saree hai na, see I know my materials. Aare meri Ivya kahaan hai? Actually Ivya kaisi hai?"

Maya looked surprised, Samay... seeing his face even he did not expect Arjun to be there. Maya worked up a reply, "Aayan ke saath kitchen ko dhekne gayi hai. Tum yahaan?

"Co-incidence. Lagtha hai humari connection aab bhi kaafi strong hai, dheko aaj donon pink. Maya rolled her eyes angrily and took away the hand Arjun tried to hold. Indeed he was in a pink shirt with light cream trousers, a combination very close to her own but she was not willing to give him any wrong messages. "Aaj ka dress Samay ka choice tha.

Ignoring her actions Arjun ran his fingers through the string of pearls on her neck, gently brushing across her sleeveless pink blouse too. "Wow, kithni aachi hai yeah, you look fabulous.

"Aayan ka gift tha. Pura set haath ka string of pearls bracelet bhi aur watch bhi. Maya snapped unknowingly triggering the memory of the day when he learned about Aayan and his feelings for Maya...

It had been a week ago...

Arjun dragged Aayan holding him by the shirt anger bursting within him. Saanj rushed behind them unsure what to do! A sight that made Suman and Janaki rush up to them shocked, "Arjun, kya hua? Chod dho use. Yeah tharika hai kya apna bhai se baath karne ka? Aayan, khoon kyun aane laga tume? Chot kaisi lagi?

Stepping between them she forcefully took the hand holding the younger one's shirt. Then using her light yellow chicken work saree she wiped the wound gently. Suman stepped up more angry and demanded, "Arjun aisa kya hua tha ki tumne Aayan par haath utaya?

The baby pink kurtha she wore with her black trousers wore with her black jeans blowing behind her along with her hair. The temper of both women seemed to only flare that of Arjun, "Maya aur tumhare beech kya rishta hai?

"Maya? Maya yahaan kaise aayi? demanded Suman, a shocked Janvi looked between the boys her eyes filled with shock and hope combined. "Jis candy ke liye humara Aayan kaam kartha hai na vo koi aur nahi, meri Maya hai.

"Aayan saach main? Tho tumne kabhi kyun nahi bathaya? Vo tum the ne jiske vajay se Maya baar baar hum thak pahonchathi the? Janvi asked a big smile filling her eyes and her lips as she took his hands in his. "Haan mom main Maya ke liye kaam kartha hoon. Jo dhardh maine uske diya, jis thara ki chot use pahonchaya... uski dhava muje dhena tha.

"Vo saab tho teek hai. Lekin tumne aab thak Arjun ka saval ka javaab nahi dhiya. snapped Saanj folding her arms across her chest, "Aab saaf saaf bolo kya hai Maya tumhare liye?

"Meri jaan hai. Arjun fell back in shock and fear filling his eyes, "Maya meri biwi hai Aayan.

"Aur meri jaan hai bhai. he stood his ground firmly, Saanj demanded, "Kya is ke baare main Maya ko patha hai?

"Main usse kai bhar jaan kehekar bulatha hoon. Haan Saanj, meri jaan ko meri feelings ke baare main pura khabar hai. he replied, Saanj retorted angrily, "Aacha tho vo kyun Samay ke saath rehethi hai?

"Maine kab kaha vo muje apna chuki hai? Use sirf patha hai bas, waise bhi uski nazar main bas ek team member hoon lekin vo mere liye meri jaan hai. Maya ke liye main kuch bhi ban saktha hoon team member, friend, servent, lover...brother... Husband kuch bhi. The devotion which flowed through his eyes made Arjun shiver. He had taken Maya away from Aayan once, that much he knew... he knew his younger brother had a crush on her and yet married her for his own reasons. "Aayan tu mera jaann ha lekin Maya meri zindagi hai. Jo galthi mujse hui hai mujhe usko teek karna hai. Bas ek chance dedo agar main hara tho Maya ki zindagi se hamesha ke liye bahar. Please?

"Bhai... Agar humari Maya akeli hothi tho hum log bahoth pehele haan bol dhiye hothe lekin ek choti si bachi ki zindagi uske saath judi hui hai. She loves her a lot! Hum Maya aur Ivya ke saath koi risk nahi le sakthe. Humari jaan hai Maya, lekin Ivya uski jeene ka maksath aur agar koi Ivya ke saath kuch bhi galath kiya tho Maya se bagvaan bhi nahi bacha payenge.

"Agar koi bhi meri beti par nazar dala na tho Maya se pehle main us insaan ko jaan lelunga. Maya ki Ivya aab se is Arjun ka bhi beti hai aur jo pyar main bandhar ko dena chahatha tha vo Ivya ko dunga. vowed Arjun emotionally, a sad Aayan looked into his eyes and replied, "Bhai agar aap ne phir se Maya ko hurt kia na sabse pehele aap ke kilaf main kada rahunga.

"Jaantha hoon. assured Arjun, Aayan sighed not willing to reveal anything more... certainly not how he planned on getting Maya married of to Samay. The level of Arjun's madness suddenly felt too real. A fact he was deniying for a long time... A single prayer left Aayan's lips silently, "Hay bagwan meri Maya aur Ivya ko bachalo, is jaanvar tho usko pane ke liye kuch bhi karne ke liye thiyar hai. Jo pyar aab zid ke thara hai usko junoon banado bagwaan. Meri Maya ke paas aur dhardh sehene ki himath nahi hai.

"Samay tho aab bhi Maya se pyar kartha hai na? Demanded Saanj trying to change the focus, "Haan lekin hum saab vahi karenge jo Maya aur Ivya ke liye sahi hai. Duskey, dobara Maya se panga math lena, us waqt bhi tum uski dosth thi lekin aab nahi ho. Agar maine uski saamne tera naam liya tho gussa se khuun kul jatha hai. Kaam ke liye razi kaise hui muje kudh nahi patha. Lekin ithna gussa se bari hui thi ki phir bhi project ke liye clearance dhiya.

"Uss din letter? Suman asked suprised, "Main Samay se share kar raha tha aur usne action lene ke liye Maya ko bola action lene ke liye. That's it.

Arjun sighed and rubbed his neck when Saanj felt a thunder strike through her in realization, "Aayan, tum bhi Maya se pyar karthe ho?

"Maya ko jaane ke baadh use pyar na karna na mumkin hai duskey. Tum bhi uske jaanlogi na tho tum bhi use pyar karogi. Aayan sighed wiping a tear from his eyes, just then a call came picking it up Aayan, "Haan Jaan bolo... Aaraha hoon. Bhai, Duskey muje jaana hoga.

"Baath kya hai? Saanj demanded angrily, Aayan snapped a reply and left, "Ivya ko fever aagaya.

Arjun followed Aayan, "Main bhi aaraha hoon!

Irritated he signalled him to sit at the back, before speeding away to see Ivya. "JAAN Ivya kaise hai?

A scared Maya hugged him and began crying, "Fever is touching 150 maine dhava dhe dhiya lekin aab bhi kaafi serious hai. Naveen tho uske saath hai...

"Candy relax Naveen dhek raha hai na. Aayan assured her running his hands across her back and shoulders, "I am really scared Ayaan. Muje andhar nahi jaane she rahe hai.

"Baki loog kahan hai? Tuje akela chod kar kahan gaye? demanded Aayan angrily they were all there when he left, rather why he left. "Samay andhar hai Naveen ke saath, Sanga Vedh ji ke paas gayi hai dhava ke liye aur Yudi ghar se quilt lene gaya hai. Ivya ko bahoth burning bhi ho rahi thi.

"Aur tu yahaan par drama kar rahi hai, band kar issi liye tuje kamre se bakar nikalna pada. snapped a man behind them. "Jao use milena.

Maya rushed up forgetting everyone around her. Arjun turned to see him and felt surprise fill him. Arjun tried to follow her but the man stopped him by placing a hand out... When the guy walked in before he did not notice it but now he did... a creature dripping with sensuality. He was wearing green cargo shorts and the a strange tattoo all over his chest. Against the left, top side a large chinese dragon with two large roses over it, a red and a yellow. On the lower right side was flaming six point star with rolling dice on either lower side. Around his neck was a thick platinum chain and a square cross in the end. What struck him most was the harshness filled affectionate way in which he spoke. "Tum Arjun ho na? Hi I am Naveen Chadha sorry baki logon ke thara main bhi Maya ki side par hoon. Lekin haan, aagaye ho tho isko sambalna thoda sa. Beti ke mooh main paglagayi hai.

"Kya main bhi Ivya se mil saktha hoon? was all Arjun managed to ask, the man rolled his eyes and waved his hand to allow the man to go. He rushed up and looked through the rooms before finding the one Ivya was in with Maya and Samay. Samay was standing near the window looking tired and washed out. Maya was sitting on the bed and holding a tiered child crying, "Mera bacha, mera bacha tum teek tho ho na meri jaan? Mera bacha...

Going closer he understood why everyone were so worried. The little girl had been changed into a white blue and red bow printed nightshirt with small blue and red buttons. She looked tired and phale. Her hair and forehead was wet, kneeling down next to her he gently rubbed the little girl while Maya continued to weep. "Ivya kya hua bacha?

"Bahoth sick hoon Mr. Sharma. Bahoth dhardh hone laga hai back main bhi. she added sadly, "Back ka chot kaisi hai? Infection tho nahi hua muje.

"Nahi, Arjun lekin fever aur rashes situation ko tho jaldhi teek hojayega. Lekin patha nahi kaab thak aise hi chaltha rahega. he added, "Main chai banakar laatha hoon Aayan neecha hai na?

"Haan vo Naveen se kuch baath kar raha hai.Arjun replied settling himself near the sick girl as Maya continued to cry. Samay left the two of them, the statement made by Arjun falling into his ears, "Idhar aao bacha main tume ek kahani sunatha hoon.

Going down he saw Naveen and Aayan seated on the couch deep in conversation. Leaving to speak he allowed Yudi and Sangamithra inside the house, nodding them up before going to make the tea. Going into the kitchen he carefully measured the tea carefully before heading out with a tray. Handing each one's mug to the respective person starting with Aayan, Naveen, Yudi and Sangamithra who were sitting on the sofa - the later two silent and in tears. Going up to the room he nearly stopped dead. On Maya's bed was the multi coloured quilt which was brought by Yudi. Ivya was lying down on it and on the bottom of the bed was a glass bowl filled with paste. Arjun was seated next to Ivya rubbing the paste carefully across the spots were her skin had turned red. Maya was rubbing the child's head as she lay next to her. "Arjun, Maya pehele chai pelo. Ivya burning... oh. Maya and Arjun got up from the bed, "Haadh dokar chai letha hoon. Bathroom.

Samay pointed towards the bathroom and smiled, "So gayi, kaise?

"Patha nahi Arjun lep laga raha tha aur bas sogayi. Maya replied sitting cross legged and taking her cup of tea, "Kamal hai, thank you Arjun isko sulana kaafi muskil kaam hai.

"Maine bhas dhava lagaya isse aage kuch nahi. Thank you, hmmm chai bahoth aacha hai. Samay smiled and sat on one side of the bed when Arjun sat on the other. "Bahoth dhardh ho rahi thi Ivya ko. Aise rashes kyun aathi hai?

"Kuch nahi bas birth and pregnancy ka complications tha. Dhava se teek hojayega. Maya kya hua tumhari aanken ithni thaki hui kyun hai? Maya looked at Samay surprised for a second before answering, "Kuch nahi, teek hoga. Baki loog kahaan hai.

"Neeche. He replied, as she gulped the rest of the tea, handing it back to Samay she lay down on the bed closing her eyes. "Brush karne ki idea nahi hai kya?

"Sona hai. Came the reply and sure enough she was fast asleep, "Sorry Arjun kaafi thak gayi hai.

Samay made all possible efforts to lead Arjun out of the room but he did not want to bulge. He gently ran his hands through Maya's hair as she slept then Ivya's cheeks, "Kithni similarities hai donon main. Maya loves kids, mujse hamesha bolthi thi ki bacha chahiye, bacha chaiyie. Lekin shayadh main... meri tharf se hi galthi hui thi. I never understood her pain. Agar bandhar aaj zinda hotha tho vo aaj meri bisthar par so rahi hothi mere paas, humare bandhar ko pakadkar.

"Arjun. Maya has moved on. he cautioned, "Uski family aab hum hai.

"Maya meri hai. Aur aab Ivya ki ki zimidhari bhi meri hai. Arjun declared leaving the room.

Since then he would often try to come and meet Ivya or call and ask about her. Today was the limit, "Arjun maine tumse kabhi Ivya se milne ke liye mana nahi kia lekin meri beti ki isthimal karne ki koshish bilkul math karo.

"Main saach main puch raha tha maine Ivya ke liye ek chain kadeedha aur usse dhene ke liye aane vaala tha lekin dhek kar socha yahi par dhedun. Waise bhi Duskey washroom gayi hai - I mean thi, "Duskey ithar!

A dull Saanj smiled and walked up to them dressed in peach knee length dress with a dark peach jacket printed with veined roses all over it. She had finished with light black heel shoes and adored her self with small silver rose earrings. The dark red eyeshadow with the peach lip gloss made many heads turn. Her hair was left open under the mid parting with a small portion clipped behind, strands of hair falling across her face, "Hi Maya, hi Samay. Sorry hum disturb tho nahi kar rahe hai na.

Saanj carefully studied Maya's and Samay's features. The dark red eyeshadow and light pink lipgloss indeed made her look brighter especially against the side parting open hair making the emotions impossible to hide. There was a change in Samay too - the changes explicit. Unlike Arjun it was not set in wind blown spikes and carefully maintained. The rough side parted waves fell across his head in an unruly style. When he answered there was a tiredness in his voice, "Nahi waise bhi aaj Aayan ka treat hai. Excuse me one more chair please. Maya replied giving a fake smile, as the said person joined them with Ivya, "Bhai, Duskey. Maya sorry late hogaya Ivya ko decide karne main thoda dheer lag gayi.

Aayan was holding the little Ivya dressed in a cute metallic blue full skirt with a white frilled blouse accessorised with a band of the same material. "Meri bachi so kaisi gayi?

"So kaisi gayi mathlab? Main kudh sone laga tha tumhari us bakwas lecture main. Ek aur baar ithna karab outing plan kiya na main Ivya ko kidnap karke kai aur chala jaunga. Ivya kya kudh sone laga tha tera vo gazal ka show par. Maya's mouth dropped open, as Aayans handed a sleeping child over to her, "Jaab main gathi tho kabhi nahi sotha tha.

"Kyunki tu gathi thi vo rotha tha. Aayan replied sitting down himself Samay instantly gave him a high five, "Good one.

Maya tossed her head back in irritation, making the dark patch on her neck suddenly clear, "Maya yeah chot kaisi lagi? Kisi ne tumhari gala dhabane ki koshish kiya kya?

Fear filled Maya's eyes as she turned helplessly to Aayan. "Kuch nahi bhai bas...

"Main Maya se puch raha tha Aayan. Snapped Arjun angrily, "Vo chot kaisi lagi thi Maya?

"Its nothing Arjun thank you. Maya replied touching his arm gently a smile spreading across her face. The effect she desired struck, linking his hands in hers he pressed it to his lips tears in his eyes. "Agar tume kuch hua tho main kaise zinda rahung.

Saanj thought noticed the sigh of relief which Aayan and Samay gave, but not her younger brother who hid in the background. Just as his phone vibrated, "Naveen Arjun Maya ke saath hai. Not now.

"Thanks. Was the monosyllabic reply before all went silent.

Naveen Krishna - a doctor who knows everything about Ivya and Maya's medicial guide. He is involved in a major mess up and because of it faces several issues... how is he involved in the story?

Chapter 13 - an opening towards realities

In a worn down lab with several high end equipments and documents stood Shub and Naveen too. Both were dressed in formals... Shub in a black vertical striped yellow shirt with black trousers, a black cloth belt around his waist. A brown army type side bag with large pouches handing across his shoulder left to right. Naveen stood next to him dressed in a dark green shirt with a cream trousers, a set of silver glasses as he read a document as many men black wearing uniform overalls were packing the machines and taking it away. "Yeah kya kar rahe ho teek se bandhna, ek ek equipment ko aache se test kardhiya hai na tumne Shub?

"Yeah - reports tumhara email main hai. Yeah log koi kasar nahi choda un bachon ke details nikalvane ke liye. Har ek lower income class ya phir anadh the tho kaafi asani se access michuki thi. Unki history, case studies, family background checks saara ka saara details mili infiles main. They were too detailed to be a casual write up, court main in logon ke ram naam sathya karsakthe hai, I am sure of it. Naveen nodded and rubbed his neck, "For now press release ke liye thiyar nahi hai... Maya ke tharf se koi information mili kya?

"Bol rahi thi ki koi adhmi tha jisko kaafi dinon se peche pade hue hai. Data analysis ka team thiyar hai? he asked, Shub nodded, "Aayan ne already dispatch kardhiya. They will be getting the information shortly. Mean time ek kaam karo Samay ko situation ki kabhar dhedho. He will have to be ready. We are going to need a larger team on this second level ko bhi alert kardho, setji should be able to get a little financial aid. When you are at it I will start alerting the global teams. Naveen finished, Shub again nodded, "Maya's calling conference call?

Naveen nodded and both of them connected the Bluetooth's as Maya's voice flowed in, "Ek baath common thi, most of them had become lactose intolerant. Jab bhi dhesh se bahar jathe the complications arise hua, kabhi kabhi jaan leva. These guys had no idea they were away from home puch rahe the ithne saare foreigners kya kar rahe hai? Controlled spaces and temperature management to such a degree that they had no idea which place they were in. Heavily drugged and not to mention they had no idea about being transported. Worst thing is they had been brought from one extreme condition to another yet nothing was felt. Serious observations were placed about it. I had never seen such great lengths taken for cover ups, it can mean only one thing. Temperature control and condition control had been part of the experiment. We are running a side search of exactly were it is that temperature control is used. Results listed shall be jumping out of soon mean time search is going down towards medical records of such situations our medical team shall be hitting them soon.

"I have never seen such a terrible situation. The story must be bigger we need to find the source codes related to it. Also the possible working set ups, unique identification parts, anything which helps us narrow down physical attributes. Shub I am going to need a key list and then to be filled into the system. Naveen interrupted Maya, nodding towards the younger guy beside him, who replied with a thumbs up, "If anything goes wrong be prepared to go for the kill don't wait for orders. Maya we are done here can we disturb you for dinner?

"Sure are you guys cool with noodles, meatballs and some garlic bread? asked shifting around the room and picking up the needed ingredients still dressed in a simple white short sleeved t-shirt and short peach shorts with camouflage three-fourths. Her hair was in a messy ponytail a few strands falling onto her eyes. Samay who was standing behind her handed her a glass of water, "I will cook, go.

"Samay. He pressed a finger on her lips and smiled, "Go finish your work jab bari mere kaam ka aayega na thab tum khaana banadhena. Teek hai?

"All right. He patted her cheeks and allowed her to walk out as she continued to work with her laptop on her usual spot till Naveen and Shub came for dinner, eyes filled with frustrated tears, "Maya?

"Dinner khalena. Ivya ko sulakar aathi hoon. Phir karthe hai baath. She snapped going away from the room, "Guys fifteen minutes dhegi hume kaane ke liye quick. Kaafi gusse main hai madam.

Twenty minutes later, Yudi, Sangamithra, Aayan, Samay, Maya, Naveen and Shub sat with drinks in their hand, the wall near the bar had a large A3 sheet stuck to it with Maya writing all major points. "Tho peheli baath yeah hai ki family tree... mathlab yeah log cast system ki asli mathlab ko samaj chuke the. Saath saath special diets ki value bhi jise uss cast ki speical gunon ko highlight karthi hai. Purani kahaniyon ko phir se dhekna hoga ek nayi nazariya se.

"Lekin Maya that would mean a lot of work. Deed saari books ko bhi dhekna hoga. Maya smiled and shook her head at Samay, "Nope bas purani kahaniyon ki serials ko dhekna chahiye. Vo log ithna research kar chuke hai retold versions ka... kuch na kuch tho shoot up hoga. I will send you guys the links start watching on the side... we don't have enough time to do it all. Cover up main bhi ithna hi dhyan rakna hoga jithna hum asli kaam par dhethe hai varna pakde jayenge. Shub Miya aap ko tho zyadha responsibility lena hoga. Agar hume insab ki link yah koi bhi basic link mil gayi tho main tume boldetha hoon. Yahaan par ek nahi system aur internet lagadungi thaki kuch search links aur results aaram se milsakthe hai. Apne naam par lelethi hoon kab thiyar hoga uski details main tume kal bol dungi. Ek baar agar problem ka trigger miljay tho vahi se saara kaam karlenge. It is just a matter of time, hume apni sari pawns ko sahi jage par rakna hoga thaki hum vahi se humari aage ki kheel dheklethe hai.

"Thank you Maya. he added, smiling at her lightly continuing with his drink, "Sojao thodi dher ke liye. I will see you in the morning with brakefast.

Saying so she left the room... slowly each one did till the next the morning when the sun flowed into the room... Shub sat and continued to type away on her laptop sitting on the bean bag near Maya's workplace when a hand gently ran through his hair, looking up he smiled at Samay, "Soya nahi?

The smile was dull and forced that so much the elder one could see, "Soya nahi?

"Nahi... Aankh bandh kartha hoon tho unbachon ki yaadh aathi hai. He sighed running a hand through his disheveled hair, "Tun ithna mehenath sirf in bachon ke liye karthe ho?

"Haan. Waise bhi muj jaise fatty Ko pyar kaun karega? Noticing the pain in his eyes Samay silently handed him a mug, "Dhek zindagi main kabhi kaam ke saath saath work out bhi karna chahiye, thabhi tumhari personality aachanban payega. Think about it? Main Maya ko uthakar laatha hoon.

Going upstairs he noticed that Maya too was up and speaking on the call dressed in a pair of black three fourth tights and a long gray t shirt. Ivya was sleeping on the bed dressed in a dark blue t-shirt with a unicorn printed on it with dark blue shorts with several small unicorns. Seeing him she pressed a finger to her lips asking him to maintain silence, "Thank you sir I shall look into it. Samay bahar jakar baath karthe hai, Ivya ko sone dho... duudh ko vahan par rakdho.

Samay did as he was told and followed her out, "Baath serious hai, jisthara ki information payi gayi hai it seems like these people have gone a long way back. Kuch baathon tho kaafi recently hui thi with records, as late as guru Chanakya's time period and implantation. Tume yaadh hai us kahani jiske baare main humne ussdhin discuss kar rahe the, vishkyanya ke baare main. Its the biggest case in recent times usse pehele bhi hui thi... example lord Krishna he was a telekinetic aur ussi ki hisaab se kaafi saari duudh aur duudh ka products kaafi zyadha liya kartha th- ek minute... Samay Ivya ko har roz milk aur meat based diet ki sak zarurath thi na? Aur choti thi uss waqth kaafi zyadha calcium aur protein based formula dhiya gaya. You remember?

"Haan aur thabhi uski development kaafi smooth thi. Come to think of it, uski body heat bhi thab bhi teek se rehethi hai varna jaldhi se taand badjathi hai. Aur upar se restless hojathi thi... You think? Maya looked at Samay for a second before shaking her head she sighed, "Confirm karthi hoon. Waise bhi saari serials aur videos dhekne ki plan tho pehele se hi thi. Kaam tho bas bahana hai.

Snorting Samay continued to drink his own coffee while Maya sat down on her usual spot drinking and checking on Shub who had nearly finished the work, "Soya nahi?

"Kaise? Maya nodded understanding but did not say anything. "Apni report ka copy muje dhedo. I will go through it. I got a call from Reshan from Dhubai, kuch papio diet reflections ki observations bahar nikalne lagi hai. Vahan par kafi log research karne lage hai for food exports and marketing plans. His wife is part of the RND team ancient text translator. Our thoughts are in the right track, Samay when we are on the topic add bullets and security additions to the list.

Giving her a thumbs up he reached out for all their mugs and carried it away in the tray. Maya got up and ruffled Shub's hair continuing to speak to Samay, "Jaise uthi hai routine main dal dhena.

"Sure candy. he called back waving to her from the kitchen sink as she walked out of the main door, "AAYAN WILL JOIN YOU. USKA GHAR RASTHE MAIN HI HAI.

"REALLY? ALL RIGHT. she called back soon she was riding on her cycle on her usual route and as promised in front of a villa, Aayan was waiting for her in his own light blue montra centric. The one she had gifted him... as she got close he got on his own and they rode in silence till they reached a tea stall. Getting off Aayan paid for two teas and handed a cup to Maya his arms tightly wrapping around her shoulder as she leaned over on his shoulder. Using her free hand she ran light patterns on his full armed, light and dark green sweater he was wearing with the black track pants with simple black sandals matching her own as the breeze of the sea touched them. His eyes trailed on her as she was silent but when she finally spoke he looked away, "Kyun pyar karthi ho mujse Aayan?

"Kyunki tum Maya ho, meri jaan ho, meri thakath ho. He replied, "Jab tumne use dhin muje job ka offer dhiya main suicide karne ke baare main soch raha tha. Agar tum ne mujhe nahi apnaya tho main apni zindha nahi hotha.

Sighing she closed her eyes the sent of his deodorant giving her a sense of comfort as he wrapped his free arm around her shoulder tightening it, "Kya chal raha hai tera maan main jaan?

"Bas thodi thaki hui thi. she replied when he gave her a look she sighed, "Thaki hui hoon kyun ki pure raath baitkar ek idea par research kar rahi thi.

As they drank their tea Maya filled Aayan into her theory and the effort she had taken to prove it, "Mathlab baath jo hum sochthe the use aage bhi kuch hai. Maya I will move in with you for some time, saath milkar kaam karthe hai tho shayadh kuch nahi information mil sakthi hai.

Smiling happily she hugged him tightly, "Thank you so much baby.

"Aabhi thanks maath bolna, you are having breakfast at Sharma mansion. he added, pulling away her eyes flaring in a murderous glare, "Pagal hai kya main aur vo bhi Sharma mansion main? Tume patha hai na bina nahaye main khaana nahi kathi.

"Oh that, kapdhe aur baki saab already lekar ja chuka hoon. Actually nayi karidha gaya tha. he added smirking as she pulled away still angry, "Accessories bhi karidhliya.

"What? she snapped, "Aayan you are crazy!

Laughing he paid for their tea and made a call to Arjun, "Bhai main Maya ko humare saath brakefast karvane ke liye lekar aaraha hoon. Mom ko maine menu dhe chuka hoon, aap bhas banane main unki madhath krarsakte hai kya?

Arjun who was laying on the couch and reading the newspaper still dressed in his casual pink t-shirt with red gibberish all over it with black track pants. Hearing the words Maya and breakfast was enough to make him jump up from the sofa. Instantly he rushed into the kitchen, "Aunty, aunty Aayan ka vo suprise guest Maya hai.

"Maya? Humari Maya? Issiliye Aayan ne ithna ajeeb menu dhiya? Maya ke liye? Kithni badal chuki hai uski pasandh. she stated happily as she worked on grating the carrots. Arjun smiled as he washed his hands and began beating up a mix for cake, "Main Maya ke liye uski favorite vanilla cake banakar dunga. Kithni kush hogi jab use patha chalega ki maine uske liye uski favorite khaana ko maine master kardhiya.

Janvi smiled as Arjun quickly poured the cake into the bowl and set it inside the oven. "Arjun Maya ko khaana garam pasandh hai, maine sara base tho bana chuki hoon. Jaise vo aathi hai main jaldhi jaldhi saara khaana banakar dethi hoon.

Arjun nodded mixing the chopped raw mango and began mixing all the right powders into it. "Yeah tho Maya ka secret recipie achar hai na? Lekin tume kaise patha tha?

"I used to watch her. Jab Maya asaylam gayi thi main puri raath bhas dhektha tha. Aur jab maine dheka home recording footages ko dhektha tha. Mostly kitchen vali, dhekthe hi sikliya maine saab kuch. he added, Janvi smiled as Suman walked in behind her, "Aare vaah, beti ki aane ki kabhar sunthe hi hum saas aur dhamadh kitchen main?

"Thank you Suman tumhari sari support ke liye. Agar tumne humari saath nahi dhiya tho shayadh Maya se milne ki chance tho bilkul nahi milthi. Janvi replied, holding her hand, tears of happiness filling their eyes after a long time filled with pain. A sight which made her throat hitch for a moment, a single thought again running in her mind, "Prem, Vandhana tum logon ne kya kiya? Saanj ki moog main ek pari ki zindagi main aag laga dhiya.

Her meditations were broken by Janvi continuing, "Saanj kahaan par hai?

"Bahar, jaise tumne kaha ki Maya aane vali hai puja ke liye thiyari karne gayi thi. she replied, "Janvi Maya ke liye uski pasandh ki kuch mitai banadhon na.

"Uski favorite puran puri bana rahi hoon. Janvi replied, grinding the soaked yellow dhall with jaggery in the mixer. Arjun took a look at his clothes and sighed, "Main Maya ke samne inkapdon main kaise ja saktha hoon? Aunty aap khaana ki thiyari kijiye main change karke aatha hoon. Koi fresh apron tho hoga na? Main aakar use pehenletha hoon. Aur waise bhi Maya ko gandhagi se bilkyul nafrath hai.

"Sure jaldhi change karke aajao. Janvi smiled and sent him away. Once he was out of earshot and Janvi continued to work through her paratha's laying them on the cutting board Suman raised her question, "Kya karogi Janvi? Tumhari donon beton ko Maya se pyar hochuka hai.

"Jaanthi hoon. Lekin is choice ko main apni Maya par chodne vali hoon. Arjun ne jo kiya vo bale galath hai lekin aab use teek karna chahatha hai. Aur Aayan, he is clear vo kabhi Maya se shadhi nai karega par ek baath clear hai. He is going to be loyal to her completely.

"Main kuch nahi kar paungi lekin main apni bachon ke beech nahi chunugi aur na unke beech aaungi. I am sorry Suman lekin vahi tha jo Vandhana ne kiya. Use Maya se problem issi liye nahi thi kyunki vo Arjun ko pasandh aagayi thi. Problem issiliye thi kyunki Aayan ne bhi Maya ko pasandh kiya. Vandhana ji ki nazar main Maya uski pariwar ko thod rahi thi andhar se. Maya Arjun ki kushiyon ki eklauthi vajai bana chahathi thi. Saach tho yeahi thi ki Vandhana ji baar baar meri beti ko pagal banane ki koshish kar rahi thi. Treatment tho sirf aadha kaam kiya lekin ghar vapas aathe hi unlogon uski dhava main agrevation ka pills dalkar dhedhiya. Lekin dheko bagvaan ji ki kheel ko... us kahavath ko saach karvadhiya. When you dig a grave for someone be prepared to lay in one yourself. Waise hi, meri beti ke liye kiya tho kudh usi main jakar phas gayi. Ashwin ko bhi Prem ji ne hi marwaya. Us raath vhi bhole aaya tha Ashwin ne, tumne mera khoon nahi kiya. Unko patha tha ki Ashwin kuch na kuch karne vala hai usi ki basis se saara kaam hua. Paanch saal meri beti us guilt main jeerahi thab usne kuch nahi kiya. Zeher ki injection ko bhi Maya ko dhiya gaya tha donon bar, Maya ki drugs ki aadhath ko unlogon ne aachi thara use kiya. I am sorry Suman main bas boldethe ja rahi hoon Na bhul gayi tumhari dosth hai na.

"Thi - hai nahi, Maya aur Samay ne undonon ko kam saza dhiya. Agar main hoti tho shayad undonon ko jalalethi. Janvi sighed and touched her wrist in understanding, "Aare yeah tho bolo Maya ke liye koi gift karidha hai kya?

"Nahi kya karidhi aane vali hai vo bhi nahi patha tha. seeing how sad Janvi became Suman smiled and handed her a small box, "Maine Maya ke liye karidhi thi.

"Thank you. Suman gave a sad smile, "Vo meri beti nahi meri zindagi ban chuki hai. Kithni sacrifices ki thi, bar bar humari zinadi main koi tufaan na ho kudh use apni andhar lethi rahi. Aur manga kya thoda sa pyar. Thoda sa apnapan. Bachpan main bhi Ashwin ki mar kathi thi taki tume bachane ke liye. Patha hai Janvi tumne Ganga Devi ka janam dhiya.

"Agar humari Ganga Devi aagai na bhook ke maare saab ko udadegi kaana banale? they turned around to find Arjun standing there dressed in a dark blue shirt with cream trousers, "Actually aap log ja kar change kijiye. Aap meri biwi ki swagath aise nightdress main karenge kya?

"Saree pehele? Banarasi? Laughing the ladies left the room as Arjun started cooking with a goofy smile. Going to their room Suman and Janvi quickly changed into better clothes! Suman out of her dull brown leggings and cream kurtha to a light green chicken work saree with dark green thread work and a dark green blouse. "Janvi silver pehenu ya gold?

"Iske saath tu gold and platinum mix set pehele na aachi lagogi. Janvi replied handing Suman a long platinum chain with beautiful small gold flowers all over it. A similar earring set was also handed with it, "Jaldhi se make up daldo Maya aathi hogi.

"Wow, yeah sadi kab karidhi. she had changed in a silver blue metallic saree with a dark blue velvet blouse with a beautiful platinum necklace with one half set in large dual layered petal set in small blue stones and the other half set like a long scarf set in platinum with small layering lined dotted pattern. A matching set of earrings went with it... brushing her hair lightly she applied a light shade of peach lipstick with a dark cream eyeshadow to go with it passing it to Suman too who followed her quietly finally adding a light touch of black eye shadow in the end. "Superb. Hope Maya ko achi lagthi hai.

"Use bahoth acha lagega. she added, happily when the bell rang, "Aagaye hai main aarthi ka thali lekar aathi hoon.

Originally posted by: manya_roy

Interesting story, and an amazing view from Maya's side. I hope you write the next update soon, I really want to see how Maya behaves with Jhanvi, considering how she abandoned her daughter everytime she needed her the most. Write the update soon, eagerly waiting for it.😊

Originally posted by: arya.arumugam

Thank you - that was my aim! Though I do intend to bring a few Gray shades from now on... Hope you like it. Will update soon... I am finally better... Little stuck in correcting the chapters of my other FF made a major mess up...

Chapter 14 - One step closer or one step away

Maya walked in with Aayan, dreading the steps towards the home. As she rang the bell and waited she could hear the words spoken on the other end! "Finally muje laga bahoth waqth legi.

"Saanj tum bhi na! Jaanvi aarthi lekar aana jaldhi bechari kaab thak khadi rehegi. Maya felt her wrist gather in a punch when Aayan gently touched her shoulders, "I am fine Aayan.

Opening the door her eyes feel upon her mother's, the memory of the last meeting flashing across her mind. The way she taunted her and wished her dead... The way she never returned the love and affection Maya always poured upon her since childhood. The affection in her eyes today burned her but she lightly smiled when Jaanvi asked, "Maya meri bachi teek tho ho na tum?

"Ji lekin main nahayi nahi aab thak tho aarthi? She asked slightly, smiling Janvi patted her cheeks, choked up and too emotional to answer, "Aab bhi vahi Maya lekin bache peheli baar ghar par aarahi ho na hi chahiye.

Nodding she allowed Jaanvi to take her aarthi. Just as she was about to step in Saanj stopped her. "Ek second Maya, is sinduur ki thali par paau rako. Arjun towel daldho.

Maya looked at Aayan who gave her a light smile and squeezed her shoulder lightly as Saanj set the thali down and Arjun spread a pure white towel, "Seedhe yahaan par paau dhaldho na.

Giving a light smile Maya did as she was told and stepping inside. As soon as Maya had stepped out of the towel, Janvi wrapped his arms around her tightly hugging the woman who was once her little girl. "Maya baby, you look beautiful.

Saanj grabbed a bouquet of flowers and handed it to her, "Welcome home Maya.

Surprised she took the multi-colour bouquet from her hand, "Thank you Saanj. It is beautiful.

"Thank you, roses are my favorite. she added, Saanj smiled and nodded, "Jaanthi hoon, Arjun askar inko dhekar rotha tha.

"Duskey, aunty use nahane tho dho. Any way vo saab chodo, come on your baath is ready. Arjun added taking her hand hesitantly, "Candy main tumhari kapde lekar aatha huun.

Arjun stepped forwards taking Maya's hand, leading her around the house, "Patha hai Maya, maine saara ghar kudh sajaya. I hope you like it, brakefast bhi thiyaar hai jaldhi kaana khalenge.

Sighing she allowed him to take her inside, her eyes focused upon the ground fighting back the tears that were forming in her eyes. When he took her hand, as he lead her into the attic her breath hitched in her throat and the surprise filled her, "Wow, yeah jaga?

The roof was flowing in lightly but gave a lot of room. There was a large air bed in the center. The windows were set in such a way that a lot of light and air came in, through the white walls were covered with several photographs of her and her alone. Starting of with the bridal photos to simple photos he had taken casually time and again. Few were even before he met her... all of them though were of just her. "Tumhari bed par bed covers ya pillows kyun nahi hai?

"Maine use karna chod dhiya. Thapasya! he added shrugging at her unasked question, "I have missed you.

She raised her eyes at her question but did not push it, "Bathroom?

Pointing her towards the bathroom Arjun handed her a towel still in

Pointing her towards the bathroom, Arjun picked up a cover and handed it to her, "Fresh towel, also a bathrobe your size, cover main hai.

"Oh. umm thank you so much. she added, taking it from him, "Vo maine bahoth pehele hi karidhliya tha. Main ithna theez nahi hoon.

"Thanks. she added taking them from her before going into the bathroom only to have only one word come out of him, "WOW! ARJUN yeah tumhara bathroom hai?

"Like it? he asked, smiling instead of a bathtub there was a jacuzzi tub set with light green tiles set with dark green and red spots all over. It grew onto the floor around set with dark green tiles set with light green and red spots. A vertical space' built into the wall covered with a glass. The mirror was covering right half the wall with a simple double heat and cold water with a simple glass sink set in it. On the side had all his personal items again built into the wall, the same tiles pattern. On the left half was a full size photo of her standing near a lake dressed in a full length white sleeveless kurta flying around in the air, visibly showing the sneekers. She had turned around while walking since Arjun had called her, "Yeah photo?

"Maine kudh lagaya. Arjun added as she looked around on the side was a cropped up photo of Maya lost in thoughts with her hand under her chin and elbow on the bed. The hair pulled up in front and still in the full armed pyjamas white pyjamas she had worn that day probably the last picture he had taken of her before everything had gone down the drain. "Tum nahalo, umm tumhari usual brands ka... ka sab kuch vahaan par hai. Theen din pehele kareedha tha.

Arjun smiled again leaving the bathroom, Maya locked the door and grabbed her hair in frustration the tears finally flowing out in self hate and anger. "Yeah main kya kar rahi hoon? Main apni faidha ke liye unlogon ko hurt nahi kar sakthi. Ek bhar Saanj aur Arjun ko alag karvaya galthi se aur phir se nahi kar sakthi. I can't!

As she ran the shower more tears flowed down her eyes as the guilt burned her. Two minutes later Arjun she had to come out when the voices of Arjun and Aayan's voice came through the bathroom door, "Bhai muje rules patha hai, muje bhas kapde dhena tha lekin jaab aaya tho aap yahan par nahi the.

"Sorry Aayan, vo Maya... Maya naharahi thi tho main dhar gaya. he added tears flowing down his eyes, "Its fine maine bhi vo videos dheka aap ko yaadh hai na?

Quickly drying herself she pulled on the bathrobe and walked out, only to find Aayan adjusting his shirt, "Arjun, Aayan guys whats happening?

"Maine Aayan ko wall par daldhiya gusse main. he shrugged when Aayan rubbed his neck and back. "KYA? ARJUN HOW COULD YOU. Aayan dhikao muje.

Stepping closer she pulled his top up and began checking his neck and back, "Hay candy dhyan se guy is wounded.

"Sorry baby. Nope no real dammage. Mere kapde kahaan par hai? she asked, Aayan handed her a package, "What's with the Sharma boys and packages today?

"Whats with you and the night, stars bathrobe and towel? Aayan shot back pointing to the clothes she had on, "Tumhara bhai answers for both.

Maya shot back ripping open the packages and started changeing right there, "Thanks they are great.

Going inside she quickly pulled on a bright green boxer shorts with maroon palm leaf patterns all over it with it and a dark maroon tank top to go with it. Applying a little bit of dark, natural eye shadow combined with a peach lipgloss her hair still wet from the shower. "Wow... umm Aayan you look stunning. Aayan ne choose kiya?

"Nahi bhai vo ek dosth ne. Aayan replied, as Maya continued to dry her hair with the towel, "Ivya utgayi, Kashi uski saath hai aur jaldhi Naveen usko lekar jayega. Vahan se badi ma saab sambaldhenge saari tests hone thak tum Ivya se nahi mil sakthi. Puja karthe phir khana khalenge. Sanga, Yudi aur Samay vahi par kaam karleng, hum donon yahaan se.

Maya nodded silently handing him the towel and went back to brush her haie, "Can I use your comb Arjun?

"Maya aaj kya main tumhari baal bana sakthi hoon? They turned around to find Saanj standing there holding a comb, nodding she hinted to Aayan to go nonverbally Arjun followed him as Saanj made Maya sit on the bed and began brushing her hair, "Yeah Arjun ka kamra hai, meri request ki wajah se uska kapde aur baki saab meri kamre raktha hai lekin jo rishta tumse hui thi use kabhi... I mean shadhi tho karvaya lekin tumhari jaga muje bilkul nahi dhiya.

"I know. Aayan ka reports kaafi lamba shoda tha. Maya replied as Saanj continued to brush her hair when she noticed it. The dark purple bruce on her neck, "Maya yeah bhi koi purana chot tha kya?

"Aah nahi vo ek mahene pehele ka hai. Volunteer ka kaam karthe waqth ek ladki ne bhas... I am sorry background yeah hai ki main ek juvenile home main defence class sikathi hoon. Saanj's hand froze mid stroke and stared at her, feeling it Maya turned around she raised her eyebrow at Saanj, "Done?

Saanj nodded, Maya got up and pulled her hair into a light long catches with little hair. "Aaj kya tum diya chalasakti ho please?

Maya nodded with out argument walking out, unaware of what was happening in the meantime downstairs. As soon as Arjun took her away Suman dragged Janvi to the kitchen, "Kya baath hai Suman?

"Muje laga Maya narazgi main chillaige has phir kuch bolegi lekin ithni chup thi Jaanvi. Aise chupi kabhi teek nahi lagthi thi muje. Janvi shrugged turning the cooked dishes into the servings tray along with Jaanvi who continued, "Nahi jo kamoshi ussdin dhki holi main aur aaj dheki usmain kaafi fark thi. Tume yaadh hai apne aap ko bura sabith karne ke liye Maya ne kaisi natak kiya lekin phir bhi pareshan hone ke wajah se tumhari godh main baiti. Aur Samay ke liye bhi Saanj ek aachi jeevan saathi banegi saach main sochi thi, Arjun se kabhi jhoot nahi bolpathi thi ya natak nahi kar pathi thi. Yeah tumne hi kaha, yaadh hai?

Jaanvi nodded, "Tumhari baath sahi hai, aur vo log jo samay ko bachaya vo bhi Maya ka hi loog hai. Samay ne bathaya jab case ko jeeth kar Maya ko lekar chala tha. Apne bache ke liye bhi uski dosthon ko adoption ke liye bol chuki thi in case things go wrong. Vo bhas ek last chance chahathi thi Arjun ke saath!

"Lekin in saab ke bavajooth yeah muje asli Maya nahi hai. Suman finished, "Saanj, upar jakar Maya se baath karne ki koshish karona. Donon vahan par hai, patha nahi kya hojayega.

Saanj nodded and left, once she did the elder women continued, "Mathlab kya hai tumhari Suman yeah asli Maya nahi hai?

"Maya aur meri rishtha kaafi katin thi lekin uski aankon main uski sachai yaa jhoot muje hamesha nazar aathi thi. Maine hi ussko nazar andhaz karne ki galthi kiya aur baadh main patha chala meri sixth sense correct thi. Jo sachai Maya ki aankon main us din dhikai dhiya court main aaj nahi dhek paayi thi. Aur iss bhar main apni instincs ko trust karna chahathi hoon. Kuch bhi hojay uske saath aur galath hone nahi dungi. Prem aur Vandhana ne jo kiya usko main hi teek karungi Jaanvi, ismain main kisi ki bhi nahi sunugi.

"Jaanthi hoon Suman, aise lagtha hai ki mujse zyadha tum uski ma ho. she sighed, "Aayan, Arjun tum donon? Saanj kahan par hai?

"Saanj Maya ke saath hai, aghar hum andhar rehethe tho ek aur ladai ho jathi thi Aayan replied, "Main puja space ko set kardhetha hoon, bhai table set kardhenge please? Vo kaafi thaki hui thi.

"Kya baath hai Aayan? Jab se aayi hai tum donon kaafi dull ho kya baath hai? Arjun demanded finally losing his cool, "Ivya ko aaj hospital jaana padega aur hum nahi ja sakthe hai. Ivya ke paas nahi ja sakthe hai, hum donon rehethe hai thi kaafi complications hojathe the. Maya ko uss waqth kai duur lekar chalthe hai thaki vo distracted rahegi. Bhai please, we need it.

"All right, what should I do? asked Arjun, "Take care of her bhai aaj ke din uske liye sabse katin din hai.

Just then her voice came down the stairs as she continued to spoke, "You must join in Saanj unladikiyon ko ek legal advisor ki madath kaafi help karegi.

"Aur meri kaafi paap dul jayenge. added Saanj when again Arjun took Maya's hand kissing it, "Maya, chalo tumhari bagwaan tumhare liye inthizar kar rahe hai. Chalo dhiya chalana padega unke paas, Ivya ke liye.

"Arjun? Maya stammered when using his free hand's finger he pressed it on her lips silencing her, "Nahi Maya, kuch math kehena please. Aaj nahi, bhas mere paas raho ek chance do muje apni dhardh kaam karne ki ek chance dho, please.

Throwing a dirty look towards Aayan, she nodded moving towards the puja and lit the lamp's closing her eyes sighing... the pain struck across hear heart as the memory of that day came to her mind again. Aayan's words burned her heart... as the flashback began.

Chapter 15 promo - when it began

"Maya, Arjun tumse pyar karthe hai. Samay told her, rolling her eyes she snapped at him, "Arjun muje phir se paana chahatha hai. Pyar vyar nahi.

"Nahi jaan bhai tumse saach main pyar kartha hai, lekin pyar aab jununiyaath hai mohobath nahi. If we use it we can get something. added Aayan continuing to rub Maya's feet while Samay continued to stroke her hair as she lay down head on the older one's lap while the younger continued to rub her feet. It was late at night and she was in a simple dark green and white checked shirt. Samay was still in dressed in a set of black shorts, a cup of hot tea in his hand. "Tume usko use karna hoga Maya, you need to keep him and mom ocupied.

"Come on Aayan, Jaanvi kabhi mujse pyar nahi karthi thi. Aab kahaan se karegi? demanded Maya as Aayan continued to rub her feet. He was dressed in blue cargo pants and a white shirt with blue, yellow, green and black check-stripes! His eyes were sad but determined, "Trust me on this Jaan hum jo kehethe hai vahi karo. Apne liye na sahi Ivya aur baki bachon ke liye tho karo.