Updated ashlok ss:Family matters Ch6(pg17)

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Anupama

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Posted: 11 years ago

#91

Loved the update. Shlok has become a despo. Beautifully written. Do update soon.

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Ashlesha

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Posted: 11 years ago

#92

Originally posted by: Anukalu
Loved the update. Shlok has become a despo. Beautifully written. Do update soon.

Despo! Shlok was fun to write. Sorry if you didn't like despo Shlok. Kamina shlok will be back soon

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Anupama

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Posted: 11 years ago

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Originally posted by: infernofyre

Despo! Shlok was fun to write. Sorry if you didn't like despo Shlok. Kamina shlok will be back soon

No..don't get me wrong. I like despo Shlok. Let Him feel it for lil,longer. Don't let him off the hook so easily .

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gauriangel

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Posted: 11 years ago

#94

Hey..loved ur story...

Pm me ur updates..

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day_lily

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Posted: 11 years ago

#95

Loved it so far !!!😊

Liking Sojal here...& would love to see how will things shape up btw varad n sojal...

Update soon..

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Ashlesha

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Posted: 11 years ago

#96

Hi to everyone who is still with me. Your lovely comments keep me going
Disclaimer: I do not own EBP. If I did Shlok would be in his knees, begging Astha to forgive him. EBP and all recognised characters belong to the respective owners. This fic is me playing around with words to show how much Ashlok inspire me.
The story starts now:

So easy to decide I was insignificant
Your rejection tore at me from the inside
And now that we are crumbling
You promise you will keep me at your side.
An iceberg in an inferno
Like opposite forces we collide
So close and still so far
And our feelings we try to hide.
You spelt my doom once
Left me broken and shy.
And now you've promised to fix my broken hopes.
You've said you'd pick me up and we'd fly.

Chapter 5: Combust.
Dinner was over. It had been a lively affair and Astha's smile hadn't left her face. He sat next to her, mesmerised by the genuine happiness in her hazel eyes. It had been a long time since any positive and true joy was reflected in the eyes that captivated Shlok Agnihotri anew.
" Shlok? Aai apse kuch pooch rahi hai!(Mom is asking you something)" the owner of the very same hazel eyes poked Shlok slightly, breaking him out of his reverie, his contemplation.
" Eh...sorry Sasubai...what were you saying again? " Shlok muttered, turning away from his wife.
Kalindi had a smile on her face. She had noticed the change in the way Shlok had looked at her daughter after the big confession session. It was a tiny ray of reassurance to Kalindi that perhaps, maybe perhaps Astha would not have to live with a broken heart. Maybe Shlok would make Astha happy after all. Kalindi herself had made a lot of hasty decisions based on her past experiences. She wasn't really ready to forgive Shlok for the lies he'd fed Astha nor for the nights Astha had spent crying. But then everybody deserved a second chance in life. Acceptance and non judgemental love from Avdhoot and Aaju had been Kalindi's chance. Maybe Shlok too deserved another.
" Shlok beta I was just saying we should have kulfi...It's been a long time since I have eaten one. " Kalindi addressed her son in law.
Kulfi? Now? What a crazy idea!
" Please Shlok? " Astha asked him, put on a puppy dog face. His shock at her expression must have been stamped clearly on his face, because that cute look quickly morphed into a serious somber one. "It's okay if you don't.." She began but Shlok cut her off immediately with a smile on his face "No..it's not like that ...I love Kulfi"
Astha hesitantly smiled back at his enthusiasm. He was trying atleast...
" Chalo let's go" Shlok took out his keys from his pocket. He hadn't eaten kulfi since Swati had gone, refusing to indulge in the icy treat, preferring to freeze his heart instead. It was time to make new memories, to let his guard down. To right the wrong he'd done to his innocent wife. His Astha.
They piled into Shlok's car, Astha sitting at the back with her mother and grandmother. Avdhoot ji sat next to Shlok, giving him the directions to a popular Kulfi place. The radio was playing hindi film songs about love and heartbreak. The current song 'Dil me jaegi dhadkan aise' was playing, bringing uncomfortable memories to the surface of Shlok's mind. He was so tempted to switch off the irritating song but he saw that his wife was softly singing along. He smiled and lowered the volume so he could hear her clearly.
Bhooli mein saab ana jana
Gana wana khoona pana...
Her melodious voice made Shlok smile inspite of himself, pushing the old memories to the corner of his mind again
Bate dil ki
Anjane Hooton se koi padhta hai..
Bate dil ki...
He took a quick look at her from the mirror. She was totally absorbed in her singing. Her sweet voice and the words that come out from her mouth, the glow on her face...How had he not noticed it before? Had he really been so blind, driven by his desire to take revenge?
" Take a right turn now" his father in law spoke breaking the flow of Shlok's thoughts. Shlok followed the instruction and a few minutes later they were all sitting on plastic chairs, enjoying the cold and delicious desert. It had been a long time since he'd tasted the sweetness of kulfi on his tongue. Today seemed like a day for return, return of experiences long cast away by a man who wanted to guard his heart. Oddly enough, Shlok enjoyed the small talk. There was a different charm in being to laugh freely again. Astha even challenged him to eat more kulfi then her, and then she covered her mouth again, afraid of angering him. He was stunned for a minute but he responded with a smirk, telling her it was a dare and that she would definitely lose to his great desert eating skills. In the end, they ended up getting scolded by Aaju. " Itna thanda khao ge toh bimarr pad jaoge. 3 kulfi? Aab baas!" Astha started laughing at Shlok's surprised face. Hadn't he ever been scolded like that? And they had proceeded to have a 4th kulfi, sharing it and declaring the kulfi challenge a draw. Shlok Agnihotri was always fighting to emerge a winner, but the sparkling eyes of his wife, in all her childish innocence, was compensation enough.
They returned to the car, with satisfied minds. Avdhoot, who had been thinking about Shlok's confession finally decided to voice his thoughts. "Shlok, Astha, Mujhe lagta hai you should see a marriage counsellor. The differences between you both are not going to be solved so easily."
" A marriage counsellor? Baba... hum manage karlenge " Astha stammered, inferring from Shlok's tense body that this was something he didn't want to do. Ofcourse he was worried about his and Astha's problems coming out into the open. No matter what happened, the name Agnihotri had to be perfect, unblemished and pure. Niranjan Agnihotri was a name that should never be tainted or else...
Astha took in a harsh breath. She knew the consequences. A marriage counsellor would only drag Shlok's pride and Astha's heart deeper into the void. No matter how much she felt a counsellor was needed, she had to prevent it. She could not take it. The pain of Shlok's hateful, hurting words was still sharp and it stung her heart. She didn't want to give him another reason to hate her again.
Avdhoot shook his head in disbelief "Kaise handle karoge tum dono? Ye Khud sab kuch handle karne ki adat hi hai jo aaj tum dono ke beech mein ek dewar banane ke liye jimedar hai." (How will you handle it? It's your habit of handling it yourself that is responsible for the wall between you)
" Hum..woh.." Astha stammered, defeated.
" Aap Theek keh rahe hai, we both need help. Not from a stranger, but from our near ones. Astha and I will come to meet you once every week. We can try this for a while and if needed we will consult a professional." Shlok's reply made Astha's jaw drop. The Shlok Akduhotri was agreeing to her father's suggestion. And that too without yelling?
Astha decided that it was better to thank god for the blessing rather than to question Shlok. The day had been nerve wrecking and emotional. She couldn't really take any more.
"Astha, are you content with Shlok's suggestion?" Kalindi put in, taking a look at her daughter's introspective face. Astha nodded and smiled " Ho Aai. I'm content to try"
She wanted to give him a chance.
God save him if he blew it.
" It's fixed then. Astha and Shlok will come over on Saturdays. We can have dinner together" Kalindi smiled, happy to be offered the chance to see her daughter regularly.
"But what about..." Astha was going to ask Shlok what Anjali would say but Shlok cut in " I'll handle it. Saturdays now mean important dinner meetings." Astha forced a smile. Now he was lying for her. He had belittled her for her white lies awhile ago, he had all but shouted in her face that he hated liars. And there he was now. Lying.
They reached the Kirloskar house and Astha's family got out of the car, watching her with love as she got out from the car and gave each of her elders a hug. " Call us if you need anything." Avdhoot told the young couple. Kalindi's words were directed at Shlok with a stern look in her face "I'm giving you another chance. Don't make me regret it. Astha is the only daughter I have. I don't want her to get hurt again."
Shlok looked at Kalindi and nodded, guilt bubbling in his stomach.
Goodbyes were said and Astha got in the car, taking the front passenger seat next to Shlok. She refused to meet his eyes and instead, focused on her hands. Shlok started driving, waiting for her to speak. When she didn't he stopped the car and called her name "Astha. Look at me."
She complied, reluctantly holding her tears back.
" Astha I was ..." he began but the shrill sound of his cellphone interruped, making both of them jump in shock. It was Niranjan Agnihotris call and Shlok immediately answered it. " Ji Baba. Sorry drive kar raha tha mein"
Astha didn't know what Baba said but within a minute, she saw Shlok Agnihotris face change from a smile to a horrified face .
" Hum Abhi ate hein. " Shlok's voice shook at the last word. The call ended and Astha saw her husband's hands shake as he put his mobile in his pocket.
" Shlok...kya huan? " Astha whispered, praying her words won't anger him.
"Astha." Shlok grabbed her hand, holding it tightly, not using force to hurt her but clutching it like a lifeline. She was shocked to see a tear roll down his face.
"Shlok...kya huan? Aap asise kyun ..."
It wasn't Shlok Agnihotri, her jailer and husband who spoke. It wasn't Shlok the business man either. It was the words of an agonised brother " Varad Dada had an Accident. Sojal Vahini and Kavya were also in the car"
Astha's head began to spin.
"What! No!" She muttered, feeling tears form in her own eyes.
" We need to get to the hospital. Put on your seat belt." Shlok ordered, starting the car.
He drove like a man possessed. Astha closed her eyes in fear, praying that everything would be alright.

I hope you enjoyed it. Sorry for it being so small. I will post next chapter in a couple of days.

Edited by infernofyre - 11 years ago

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dsr11

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Posted: 11 years ago

#97

nice update infernofyre.

i don't know if the real shlok would like kalindi threatening him to take care of aastha😛

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Ashlesha

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Posted: 11 years ago

#98

Originally posted by: dsr11
nice update infernofyre.
i don't know if the real shlok would like kalindi threatening him to take care of aastha😛

I know. That's why it took me so long to post this. I was doubt full of Kalindi being forgiving Shlok at all. Enjoy despo Shlok. He won't be coming back again. ..hopefully.

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Aishwarya

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Posted: 11 years ago

#99

Enjoyd the update thorougly😊 shlok tryng n bein so humble wow😃 I ws waitng fr the turn of evnts u wrote in the prologue...ashlok being parents to kavya! Cnt wait for the next emotional ride!🥺 Update soon😊