Soon Lakshya & KT reached a garden-like place. KT got out of the car, and looked at the place. "W-Where are we? I've never seen this before." she asked. "It was gifted to me by my Baa. She gave this to me on my 10th birthday, it only belongs to me, my Baa, and soon you'll too." he smiled. "It's simply, it's just so.." she searched for a word. "Blissful.." he added. KT nodded and looked at Lakshya. "Well, lets go inside." he laughed. She joined in. They both walked inside. They both took a sear near the waterfall. The view was like a portrait. "I come here when I'm tensed, or angry. It calms me down." Lakshya softly said. "I can tell why." she replied. They both sat there for hours talking about their future. "Oh, by the way. I completely forgot to tell you about this." Lakshya suddenly said. "What?" KT asked. "I have to leave for Delhi, early morning tomorrow." he replied. KT said, "Why?" shocked. "I have a good friend who wants to meet me. He went abroad couple years back, and is finally back now. He's got his new bride along." Lakshya said. "How long will the trip be?" she asked. "About 2 days, I'll be back before you know it. He has to go visit his family for a while, then he'll come visit us, along with me, two days from now, you'll meet him.. I won't tell him anything about out relationship. We'll keep it a surprize." he said, excitedly. Lakshya noticed KT's expression. He asked, "Why the funny look?" suddenly. "I'm having an awkward feeling, Laksh. Don't go. I fear something will happen." she said, looking a bit tensed. They got up, and walked back to the gates. He softly held her hands and said, "You worry too much KT, and I don't mind it.. honestly. But, nothing will happen to me, I assure you. Besides, I'll be back in no time." he gives a promising smile. KT smiles back. She rests her head on his chest, as they walk back, out the gates and to the car.
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Everyone is present at the station before time, waiting for Lakshya's train to arrive. Lakshya dozes off, with his head on Ganga's shoulder, on the startion. The train sirens are soon heard. Lakshya wakes up in a gasp, hearing the loud noises. He rubs his muggy eyes, and looks at Ganga, "I guess it's here mom." he says, yawning. Everyone stands up. He takes everyones blessings and hugs them. Ganga feeds him the sweet curd, and applies the 'tika' on his forehead. He smiles, and was about to head on to the train but stops. He runs back and hugs Ganga again. He pulls out, and waves a bye. He picks up his luggage but his eyes seem to be searching for someone. KT finally appears, and sighs. She walks towards Lakshya, and stands in front of him. "Oh good, you didn't leave yet." she said, sighing. "Where were you? I was waiting. Thank god you're here." He said, relieved. "Sorry, I ran a bit late. But anyways, come back soon." she gave him a tight hug. "I will." he said, hugging her back. "I love you!" she whispered. "I love you too." he whispered back. They pulled out, yet were still holding hands. He started to walk away. His hand slowly detached from KT's. He looked back with teary eyes, but smiled. He finally went on the train, and found his spot near the window. Ganga and KT came up to him. "Call us as soon as you reach there Laksh." Ganga says. "I will mom." he smiled. The train started and began to move. Ganga and KT waved back and forth to Lakshya till the train was unable to spot. Ganga touched her cheeks and still looked in his direction.
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KT was walking along the streets of a market. She was ready to cross the road, as her eyes spotted something written big; in red ink. She read the wordings, DONATE BLOOD! LAST DAY! Make a diffrence, save a life! She started to walk towards it in the other direction. She went inside, and asked, "Where can I donate blood?" to a nurse walking by. "This way." the nurse said with a smile. KT followed.
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Ganga semt to be passing by the living room, of Shaanti Niketan. Suddenly the phone rang. She picked up the reciever.
"Hello?" she said.
"Ganga auntie?" said a voice.
"Yes, this is she."
"Auntie, It's Kartik. Remember me?" he said.
"Oh Kartik, how're you beta? It's been very long. When are you coming home with Laksh, dear?" she asked.
"Auntie, I called because of that. Laksh said to me he'd meet me at the station at 10:30 a.m., I reached there, but he still hasn't arrived. It's already 4:00 p.m. Give him the phone, I wanna talk to him." he replied.
"What're you talking about? He got on the train at 6:30 a.m. We were all there." she said, horrified.
"What!" Kartik replied.
"Hold on, dear. Talk to your uncle, I'll see what's going on." she said.
She handed the reciever to Saahil, who stood a foot away from her.
She took her cell-phone and dialed Lakshya's number. "The number you are trying to call is currently switched off. Please try again, later." the machine said. Ganga tried sevral time looking tensed. "Why isn't he switching on his cell? Pick up Laksh!" she said to herself.
Dev walked over along with Daksh and Neev. All three sat on the couch. Dev turned on the television, and began to change channels.
Ganga and Saahil's attention suddenly turned towards the television as they heard the sentence, "Aaj ki taaza khabar! Subha saade chay (6:30 A.M.) Delhi jaane wali train ka hua ek khaufnaak hadsa. Aadhi se zyaada log jal kar mar chuke hai. Jinke Maa-Baap, bache, is train mein safar kar rahe they, woh kripya unhe Mumbai City hospital mein aake milein."
Everyone was pulled towards the TV, hearing the sudden, breath taking news.
Dev switched off the TV, and looked towards Ganga and Sahil, who stood before them. "Chachi, bh-bhaiyaa.." he softly muttered. Ganga still looked at the blank screen of the TV, wide-eyed.
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