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Chapter-44
The days just passed like that.The competition curtain had already rised.The Miss World 2014 contest saw 120 international contestants each deemed to be not only the most beautiful in their home countries, but the best example of what it means to be a modern woman, descend on Switzerland on the exact day.The contestants endured gruelling fitness tests, intense talent rounds and gorged on plenty of burgers and chips.Unlike everyone Jodha felt her pageant process so easy.May be because her friends Alfred and Albert were with her,supporting and helping.But anyhow no one one can be fill the hole of Jalal's absence on her heart.She badly wished him with her.But instructions were too strict and visits of outsiders were strictly forbidden from pageants.
Julia Morley,one of the organizers of pageant competition however felt it's going to be so difficult for announcing winner of Miss World.The truth, it turns out, is far from that. Each one of those beauties are determined, passionate, motivated, bright and an inspiration to young woman and youth around the world. Take each one of their 'Beauty with a purpose' charity projects and you can see their intelligence and determination in trying to create change for a better world.'Over those past weeks Juries keenly analyzed everyone.They have seen them dance with extraordinary agility, perform fitness tests and sports competitions that left me exhausted just watching them, watch them debate against some of the sharpest young minds in the country at the Oxford Union hall on the concept of Miss World in the 21st century and finally keep a steady nerve as they prepared to enter a competition watched live by just short of a billion people.Meanwhile common people have nothing but respect and adoration for each and every one of them.'
Jodha had to move her residence into village of Miss World delegates for competition making Jalal depressed again.She was really hard working while Jalal dieheartly tried catch a glimpse of his wife.But he didn't find a mere success.It was extremely hard thing for him because the competition was taking part under the auspices of MGI.Moreover he was anxious that his one visit maybe influence Jodha's winning chance badly.But most irritating thing was charming multi-Billionaire Jalalludeen Mohammed Akbar was very famou
s among models and judges.
The competition village had divided according to from where delegates from.It is classified into sectors as Asian,European and North and South American.Therefore Paridhi purposefully avoided any chances of meeting Jodha directly.Otherside Jodha was completely unaware of Paridhi's presence on there.As far as Jodha ,her body and heart feeling deep thirst of Jalal's love.His absence around her really made her state vulnerable...
Quarter Final
Miss World Contest
Evening:6:30
Miss Switzerland Jodha threw her sparkling baton high in the air for the final throw and performed a back handspring into a back tuck before triumphantly catching the baton and sinking into the splits. Several contestants and their family in the audience broke into applause, but Albert just nodded their head.It was so clear that he didn't satisfied with Jodha's performance.He felt his brother's absence really affecting on Jodha's performance.Alfred was out of the country full filling his another commitment.Jodha stood and took a bow while flashing a big smile to the audience. Her smile suddenly turned into blush when her brown eyes met Jalal's for a split second.Her heart skipped a beat before he quickly broke the eye contact and blinked as an assurance..
"Jalal here ! "Jodha's heart jumped with boundless joy.It was the first time Jalal coming to see her performance.She noticed Jalal's changed attire.He was wearing a large overcoat and he had covered his face by it as though. He needed to mask something.But anyhow Jodha didn't fail to notice her husband's those ocean blue eyes
While Jodha was stuck in her own thoughts,Anchor Jhonson walked onto the stage. "Alright. After Jodha is Tania Hurry up Jodha! Are you daydreaming or something ? Otherwise juries would deduct points for tardiness."
Jhonson tapped her shoulders while whispering it into her ears.Jodha immediately composed herself.Then slipped off the stage quietly and headed backstage to change into her beauty dress. She had regained the normal bounce in her step and it seemed as if every step toward the dressing room was a dance party. If possible, she had been even more affected by Jalal's presence than competition. Her sad lonely life was finally starting to turn around and then just as suddenly as Jalal had come into her performance stage.She was so happy. The beauty queen sighed merrily as she stood in front of her beauty dress.
She carefully removed the pale blue gown from the hanger and draped it over her body as she stared at herself in the mirror. The dress was strapless and modest, only exposing a tasteful amount of cleavage. The dress's bodice was encrusted with rhinestones that sparkled in the fluorescent light. The bottom of the dress was loose and flowed well when she walked. She quickly took off her baton outfit and changed into the dress.Jodha was really glad the pageant was almost over,only and semi-final and Final remaining now.She didn't know how much longer she could be around Jalal when they were living separated like this.The awkward tension was really starting to get to her.
"Jodha ! Can you help me with my dress?" Ms Australia Erin Holland pleaded as she struggled to zip up her pale yellow dress.Jodha had been so caught up in her thoughts that she had failed to notice the rest of the contestants had come backstage and were also changing into their beauty gowns.While Jodha helped Erin with the zipper, she noticed Miss Spain Elena Ibarbia struggling with her dress to their right.Instinctively,Jodha walked over to Elena to try to help. As soon as she touched the zipper, Elena spun around and shoved her.
"Don't touch me!" Elena screamed as she glared daggers at Jodha.
"I was just trying to help." The beauty queen replied meekly.
"I don't need your help! You know, I'm really sick of you looking down on everyone. You think you're some kind of nymph or something, don't ya?"
"What are you talking about? I was just trying to help you with your zipper!" Jodha answered back in shock by her reaction
"You think everyone hasn't noticed? You walk around here like you're better than everyone. Just because you've Alfred and Albert are your stylists,it doesn't make you the next Miss World"Jodha gaped stupidly as Erena verbally assaulted her.
Erena smirked maliciously. "Nothing to say?" She walked closer to the red head until she was standing directly beside her.
"I heard you have a boyfriend !! Oh don't kid yourself poor girl. After Your dear boyfriend gets what he wants from you he won't give you a second glance. You may be pretty, but you're lacking in the personality department. You definitely won't hold his attention for long. Don't cross me, princess. You'll live to regret it."
"How dare you !!" Jodha fiercely roared.."I will rip you apart if say something bad about him.How disgusting" her eyes sparkled and body tremblee in rage.
"I have nothing to prove for. Shut your mouth when you have no idea what you're talking about. It's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're stupid rather than to open your mouth and let them know for sure." Jodha retorted back in whooping way
Erena absolutely stunned by Jodha's sudden outburst as well as other contestants in that room.Everyone could only watch in shocked silence as Jodha walked away to join Alfred on the other side of the dressing room.
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"You don't miss me ? You don't need me ? You obviously doesn't need me that's why you didn't come to visit me.So I don't need to see you either. I'm fine.Kahnaa you don't even care about me ?. And you obviously never cared about me to begin with. The pageant final is only four days away and after that I'll never speak to you again" Jodha cried while pushing Jalal angrily who was trying to hug her
"Jaan..Please try to understand.I can't.." Jalal helplessly made an effort to pamper her.But his efforts went in vain..
"Because..Because your damn office !!! I will kill you if you uttered it ever" Jodha's cheecks and nose became red due to annoyance.Her voice faltered when she spoke then made a sullen face and turned away facing her back.
"Oh my beautiful loneliness.Do you know my heart belongs to you.That's why I did sleep for 6 days.Nothing can make me happier than to see you happy my Jodha.Look at your self I came here to see your smiling face and you are crying.Is it sure nothing can make you happier now ? Enquired Jalal with a guilty tone
"No.." arrogantly replied Jodha making a straight face but not looking Jalal
Jalal grinned charmingly seeing her action then said "Well...May be just one thing make you happy I think you kiss me now knowing I am going to marry you infront of the whole world in the day next to your Miss World final.Hmm..what will happen in our second suhaagraat !!!!" declared Jalal finally while sighing in a sexy way.
"Really" Jodha asked herself inwardly.Her mouth open in awe,heart fluttered in joyness as well as cheecks blushed red for a second
"In the case our suhaagraat.I won't compelling it.Anyways on your second thought we can celebrate it very well" He ogled her playfully and added
"Maybe we can save that one for honeymoon..." Jalal raised his eyebrows quickly as he said this and grinned as Jodha went slightly red once more. No matter how many times he made a comment like that, she never failed to go red, and he never failed to find it highly appealing.
"Oh Jalaaal..I love you so much...!" Unable to resist Jodha leapt out of seemingly nowhere and enveloped Jalal in a passionate hug.Meanwhile he pulled Jodha into tight embrace and kissed her intimately.Jodha kissed back ferociously, but quickly pulled away, even redder than before.Jalal grinned and laughed softly to himself, she also turned red if he ever did anything like that in a public place, even if no one was around.Tears of happiness began to roll down Jodha's cheeks, causing her mascara to run and leave huge black trails down her face.
"I'm going to miss you so much again! Why is it so hard to say goodbye?"
"Hey..Don't try to change our topic.How was my wedding plan,like it ?"
Hearing it She blossomed again.Then softly said rubbing her cheecks against crook of his shoulder "I am feeling so shy thinking about it "
Jalal chuckled and stated caressing her hair locks"You must be,Anyway I'm going to see your semi-final and Final."
Jodha smiled gladly then replied."You aught come tomorrow's semi final because it is real final.You can see me perfroming infront of you.The next will be final but it would be just a talent portion"
"Hmm..I am really looking forward to your performance hottie but I am going to miss you again wifey"sadness shaded on Jalal face again
"Mee too honey,You know every night away from my soul mate tears my heart to pieces!" she sobbed. She released Jalal momentarily in order to loudly blow her nose and dab at her eyes with a tissue
"And what will happen after the pageant Jodha? What will I do when I can't see your beautiful smiling face every day? You will have to bear the responsibility of being Miss World"
Jodha rubbed Jalal's back comfortingly. "I have counted on it.But I promise..I'll always be with you as a loving wife,forever" Jodha reassured.
Jalal gasped desperately... "I wish Authorities had permitted a cell-phone, or access to a computer or something. It is so hard to get in touch with you." he sadly said then gave his wife one last squeeze before maneuvering her way out of the hug.
"Don't worry. We'll find some way to stay in touch. I have to go, but you'll see me tomorrow" as Jodha tried to made her way outside the room,Jalal pecked on her knuckles and sighed before releasing one of Jodha''s arms.She overwhelmingly placed a hand on his cheek and then slowly leaned in to engage him in a lingering kiss...
Few minutes before
No so far from there two eyes were observing loving moments of those couples.It was Paridhi.She was accidentally passing through near Miss World jury Jhonson's office while poised in deep thoughts about her further plans.Before she could dwell too much in her thoughts, she was startled by the sound of something.Paridhi picked up her pace until she rounded a corner and found the source of the disturbance.She stealthy walked towards Jhonson's office where she could hear two voices engaged in a heated conversation. The door was slightly ajar so she plastered herself against the wall where she couldn't be seen but she could still hear.
"Who do you think you are to give me an ultimatum? You clearly do not know who you are dealing with."Ms Nepal Ishani Shrestha angrily hissed who was trying catch her friend Paridhi's pace. Curious,Ishani boldly repositioned herself where she could sneak a peak into the room. What she saw was shocking.
"My God..Ja..Jalalludeen Mohammed !!! Pari,Isn't she Jodha ? Your rival.Good heaven !! This is her secret boyfriend.I can't believe it?"
"Shut up Ishani.Jalal is my boyfriend not hers.Someone snatched him from me with her beauty.But it won't last long" Paridhi articulated out of jealousy.Her eyes began to brim with tears witnessing Jalal kissing Jodha with love
"Oh I see" Ishani amused then wickedly accused "It's that bitch Jodha isn't it? It's because of her that he is done with you"
"Yes.But why can't he love me? Why am I not good enough for him?" She painfully questioned herself
"Don't feel bad Pari.No one is good enough for him because he is such a richest man.But I think you have a chance"
"Yes I have" she shooked her head calculating something out.Jodha's control over Jalal' got in success infuriating Ishani's jealousy too "I swear to God if that long haired wh**e wins this pageant I will tell the authorities about their relationship. And she will go to jail Pari." Ishani said in a threatened manner.At the point of the talks they saw Jodha released Jalal and walking outside to office in a different way.Jalal was still standing there while placing his both hands in his pocket in a stylish way.A dreamy smile kept on his lips
"You can only wish that Ishani.There is no way you can prove their relationship.Jalal will do whatever he wants.He has power as well as money.It will be better for you not stood against him otherwise you are gone !!" Parish gave a wwise advice to Ishani.
"Hmm then you have to beware of Jodha.She is too smart and intelligent" Ishani warned Paridhi
"She's nothing special." Paridhi countered bitterly.
"You're entitled to your opinion. But I disagree. I'm pretty certain she's the next Miss World."Ishani wasn't ready agree Paridhi's stance.She was conscious of Jodha's abilities..
Unable to gulp Ishani's words Paridhi glared at her as she struggled to control her temper "Look Ishani,I'm glad you became a new friend of me but I think you should remember where your loyalty lies. I mean, you've known me for over two weeks and now you're taking her side even though you've only known her for a two days"
Ishani rolled her eyes in disagreement and mindly spoken. "Grow up idiot girl.Deep down you know you're wrong."
Paridhi seemed to get even angrier as though she sensing Ishani's mind "No..It's not going to happen while I am here.I can beat her." Parish confidently blathered then turned away from peep hole and strode back toward Ishani.
"Do you know why my assistant Abdul Mali got involved in beauty pageants in the first place?" She took Ishani's silence as a no and continued. "Beauty pageant contestants have very low self esteem. When you are constantly being judged and compared to other girls, it really messes with one's psyche. All it takes is a few kind words and I have him wrapped around my finger. Another plus is how eager beauty pageant girls are to please.That means I will use Mali as my weapon against Jodha." Paridhi concluded with a lewd smile.
"You are really sick" Ishani hissed making Paridhi smirking."I think we're done here.Come on ,we need to get out of office." Paridhi's told dismissively to Ishani then quickly but quietly ran from the office before she was caught eavesdropping.
Next day early Morning
Semi-Final
Miss World Contest
As sunlight suddenly streamed into her bedroom, Jodha instinctively rolled away from the light and pulled the blue covers over her head. The beauty queen was starting to slip back into slumber land when the covers were pulled off of her and the sunlight forced her to slowly open her eyes.As her vision cleared, Jodha saw her next room mate Marine Lorphelin from France standing above her with a large grin. The auburn haired beauty had to resist the urge to squeeze her eyes shut.
"Rise and shine!" Her friend greeted cheerfully.Marine practically skipped to the other side of the room to pull back the curtains on the second window in the room. More sunlight illuminated the large room and Marine let out a happy sigh.
"What a beautiful day to win a pageant!" She exclaimed.Jodha forced herself to sit up and tried to rub the sleep out of her eyes.She hardly slept nowadays because Jalal's arms was not wrapped around her waist here. Once her vision was focused, the tired young woman reached for her alarm clock. 5:30 flashed inred block numbers. She returned the clock to its proper place on her nightstand between several rose bouquets and gifts.
The entire room was filled with glittery presents and wishing bouquets for Jodha. There were shelves mounted on every wall and once they had run out of shelf space the gifts had to be placed on tables, and eventually most of the floor. Besides pageant related things, the room was completely bare. No posters, no paint, no pictures, nothing that expressed the essence of Jodha..
"Why are you still in bed? Get up! You need to eat breakfast and then Albert is coming over to do your hair and make-up." Marine exclaimed as she impatiently tugged on Jodha's arm to get her out of bed.Jodha begrudgingly got out of her not so warm but mildly comfortable bed and dragged herself to her bathroom. The young beauty queen flipped the light switch and was temporarily blinded by the fluorescent lighting. She blinked sleepily several times before her eyes adjusted.She rested her hands on the counter and composed herself for a few moments.
"Here we go again. Pageant day. How many pageant days have I been in? Is this really all there is for me? 'The auburn haired beauty queen looked at her reflection in the bathroom mirror and was shocked by how tired and sad she looked
"What should I do !!! It is impossible for me to sleep with out Jalal.Oh my Prince, I am missing your kisses like a hell now.Hopefully Albert brought a lot of make-up"She splashed some water on her face to wake herself up before reaching for her toothbrush.
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The toast that had been on its way to Marine's mouth fell to the floor.She nursed her stinging hand and shot an exasperated look at her friend Jodha who was enjoying food.Jodha glared at her and teased
"Don't look at me like that. You know better than to eat carbohydrates right before a pageant. As if you aren't fat enough already. Look at you, you're a blimp! There is no way you're winning swimsuit" She retorted in a playful tone
"But didn't you know bikini round banned from Miss World pageant since the one year before this" Marine inquired to Jodha
"I know that Marine.Kahnaa..if it was maintained,how can I wear a swimsuit in front of everyone ?What will my Jalal think about me...Chhi...chhi..It's really awkward,Isn't it ?" Asked Jodha while making a baby face
"Hmm..You need to show your gratitude towards your God for that.By the way don't you wear bikini infront of your boyfriend even ?" Marine immediately shot a question
"I will...but..but.uuuh.AnywayI don't need to see women just walking up and down in bikinis, it doesn't do anything for the woman, and it doesn't do anything for any of us," As Jodha tried to went off from topic Marine guffawed loudly
"Oh..Don't be so naive Jodha.I know so well you have been fantasizing about that " She snapped.Jodha knit her brows in amusement.Suddenly demanded
"How do you know ?"
"Every girl does !!!" as Marine stated while squinting her eyes and slapped Jodha's hand.In next moment both of them laughed together.
"You could have just said that without slapping my hand" Jodha complained making a cute puppy face.They again burst into laugher.Suddenly, a high protein shake was thrust in front of the beauty contestants.
"Here. Drink this. It will fill you up and give you lots of energy." Marine suggested wickedly to Jodha and waited until she took a sip of the disgusting concoction before leaving the room and continuing with packing outfits and accessories for the pageant.Jodha gagged on the disgusting drink but forced herself to finish it in order to avoid her friend's taunts.She finished the smoothie with one last big gulp and then the doorbell starting ringing repeatedly.
One second, Jodha was unlocking the door and the next thing the pretty young woman knew she was lying on the floor. "Alf..." she rasped, "I'm happy to see you too but I can't breathe."
The enthusiastic blue haired make-up artist/hair stylist immediately released his favorite client.
"I'm sorry! I'm just so happy to see you! It's been a long time! Who was doing your hair and make-up all this time? And why did your friend try to get rid of me anyway?"
"You know how my friend is. She didn't like that we were becoming friends so she cut you out of my life. We went through a lot of different people but Marine wasn't satisfied with any of them. This pageant is really important to her so she decided she had to call you."Jodha explained.
"I see. What an evil witc- " Alfred started but was interrupted by Marine's sudden appearance.
"Hi Alfred! How great to see you! You look great! How are you and your brother doing?" Marine exclaimed cheerfully as he re-entered the living room carrying various hair products.
"Hi Ms.Marine Lorphelin" Alfred greeted unenthusiastically."Alfred! How long have you and Jodha have known each other? You are one of Jodha's best friends and me too.So I feel like you're practically family! No need to be so formal, you can call me just Marine" she insisted."Alright... Marine" Alfred said awkwardly.
"Well, I've been doing well, found a lot of new clients and me and Albert are doing okay. He still gets on my nerves sometimes but we're working on it." Throughout the conversation, Alfred had been unpacking his beauty supplies and as he pulledout a brush he gestured for Jodha to sit down in front of him so they could get started.
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3 hours later, Alfred had finished. The make-up artist stood in front of Jodha proudly as he surveyed his handiwork.
"Looks really good princess. Some of my best work. Take a look!" he pulled a mirror out of his bag so Jodha could see herself.Jodha's make-up looked flawless.Alfred had picked colors that complimented her skin tone perfectly and looked natural.He had also applied false eyelashes so her eyeswould pop on stage and silver eye shadow that made her brown eyes sparkle. The look was topped off with deep red lipstick that accentuated the fullness of her lips.Jodha shifted the mirror so she could see her lustrous hair.Alfred had shampooed and conditioned her hair and put in sometype of product that made it more shiny and soft.He had then put her hair in rollers that she was instructed to leave in until right before the pageant.Alfred placed his head on Jodha's shoulder and both of their faces appeared in the mirror.Jodha saw Alfred smile in the mirror's reflection.
"You look ravishingly beautiful Jodha, Like a doll."Jodha looked at her rosy doll-like cheeks and imagined herself on the stage. But she didn't see herself as a 20-year-old girl, she saw herself as she used to be. A innocent young girl doing as she was told. Dressed up in an uncomfortable sequined dress, walking carefully to avoid messing up her hair, blinded by the spotlight but still smiling in the general direction of the judges. Although the light was blinding, there was one person she could see clearly. Her goal.. Suddenly, Jodha was yanked to the left, and then the right. Startled, she looked up and saw she was attached to strings, like a Barbie girl Glancing up further, she saw that an angel like as in that Cinderella story and she was the one manning the strings. Suddenly, she was 20 again but still attached to the strings. And although her angel had to work a little bit harder to pull her around, she was still in control.
"I think I look more like a barbie girl" Jodha replied softly.Alfred tittered but had no reply for the enchanting beauty..
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"And the winner of Miss World Competition of 2015 is..." A drum roll sounded as Jodha and the rest of the contestants waited anxiously on stage. "Ms.Jodha Jalalludeen Mohammed!"The audience burst into applause as the former Miss World Megan Young placed the crown on Jodha's head and handed her a beautiful bouquet of roses.Jodha fought back tears as she hugged the other contestants and the announcer before taking her final beauty walk and waving to the audience.Jalal couldn't help but notice how beautiful she looked. Her long silver gown caught the reflection of the spotlight and gave the beauty queen an unearthly glow as she glided across the stage.
"I can't hide my identity anymore and I can't lose her"He finally admitted to himself.Before he could stop himself, he had run out onto the stage. He ignored the shocked gasps and the whispers from the audience as he approached the beautiful doe like eyes.
"Jalal, what are you doing?..and..and who is this Jalalludeen Mohammed" Jodha asked nervously after Jalal had blocked her path back to the center of the stage."Jaan, I'm sorry." He apologized.
"For what?" She asked.
"For everything. For not telling truth, for being a liar, for hiding my real Identity from you when you tried to talk to me, Jodha..Sachin is only my business name.My real name is Jalalludeen Mohammed Akbar.It's me owner of Mugal Group of Industries.I am a multi-Billionaire Jodha not a common man.I am so sorry that I didn't...
"What !!! What did you said ? So your were cheating me.I trusted you more than my life.I gave you my body,mind and my soul.My everything !!I loved you most.Yet..How could you do this to me,Jalal.You betrayed me.Kahnaa..I can't believe this" She made a hurted face.Hot tears started to pour from her eyes.Jalal stunned to seeing Jodha's response.It hurted him too.However he tried hold her hands..
She yanked her hands away from him. "You are so cruel Jalal" She said haughtily and began to mockingly laugh at his face..
"Do you really think it's you who made me fool.Then hear this Mr Jalalludeen.I knew your A to Z details ever so before.I was just defrauding you,no taking revenge from you for my sister"
Jalal completely fabbergasted by her response, he could only respond with "Sister..!!! What are you?"
"Hmmm.You don't getting it even now.What do you think resemblance between mine and Paridhi's character was just so accidental.She is my sister for your information !!!
"Nooo...Impossible.You are lying Jodha.Please don't talk like that" Jalal painfully pleaded.He was so angry as well as hurted at the same time
"You can console yourself saying like that Jalal.I guess I'm a better actress than I thought. I never had any real feelings for you Jalal.This was all about getting the votes. See this crown?" She pointed to the glittering silver crown on her perfectly curled hair.
. "I am Miss World.I'm planning to accept offers from Bollywood and Hollywood and because I won this I have enough beauty to achieve my dreams all together. With these looks, I can go anywhereand do anything. Why would I want to stay here with you when the whole world is at my feet?"Jodha smirked maliciously at his shocked expression.
"Poor, naive boy. I almost feel sorry for you. Well, it is what it is. Out of my way! I have a victory walk to finish." The petite beauty queen shoved him out of her way and he fell over the edge of the stage. As he fell, he saw her continue her walk, waving prettily to the audience.
"Jodhaaa..!" He yelled as he continued to fall into the black abyss._____________________________________
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"Jodha...Nooo!" Jalal yelled as he woke up covered in sweat. He looked around frantically for a moment while he tried to figure out where he was. Once he realized he was still in bed, he took a moment to gain his bearings and then flopped down back onto his pillows. His breathing started to even out as he realized it was only a dream. No, not a dream, a nightmare.His Jodha wasn't like that.She never will be !! he would never thought like that. As much as he tried to convince himself, there was still a tiny part of him that felt his dream could be an indication of what could actually happen in future.
After his talk with Abdul, Jalal couldn't stop thinking about Jodha.He knew Miss World final was going to be a turning point in their relationship.Everything will change,his life too.He wasn't sure whether Jodha can forgive to him or not.He was surely aware of the fact that Jodha is trusting him blindly.That was the only reason she surrendered her precious virginity and body to him without counting they are just cohabiting,without thinking he didn't marry her formally.And what will happen when she figured out he broken her trust.She could either leave things as they were now and after the pageant they would just go their separate ways, or he could try to mend their broken relationship and who knows what their future would be.
"No.It won't happen.I know my wife.She has understood my heart more than anyone.She will forgive me" Jalal let himself to believe that chanting it repeatedlyThe only problem with trying to fix their relationship was it left him vulnerable. What if she decided it wasn't worth it?It would definitely be difficult to keep their relationship going, and after everything that had happened would she even want to fight for it anymore? Did she can love him anymore like she did before ?" Those questions started to disturbing his mind constantly.
The confused Jalal scowled and buried his head in his pillows. He needed to think more clearly.He couldn't make a decision under these time restraints. With his high level of anxiety, Jalal knew there was no way he could fall back asleep so he reluctantly dragged himself out of bed.
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Miss World Semi final
Performance Stage
The closer it got to 5:00, the more stressed out and panicked the Chairman with Anchor Jhonson became. By 4:40, he seemed to be in the midst of a nervous breakdown. He paced backstage nervously and refused to stop although his pacing was making everyone anxious. He checked his watch for the thousandth time.
"Twenty minutes! Twenty minutes and then we're live! Is everyone ready? I swear to God if anyone messes this up for me I don't know what I'll do." Jhonson threatened.
"Jhon" Julia Morley said quietly, "please clam down.She was Jhonson's wife as well as one of the Miss World organizers.Her long terms modeling career experience had helped her looking beautiful even in middle age
."Jhonson glared at his wife "What did I tell you about calling me that?"
Julia bowed slightly. "I'm sorry Jhon. My mistake. Sir" Jhonson's glare didn't soften.
"Your foolishness really irritating me.Be professional Mrs Morley.We are not husband and wife here.Do something useful for once and make sure everyone is ready for the opening number." He ordered.
"Yes Jho-" Jhonson's glare caused Julia to correct herself."
"Yes Sir" She bowed once more before shuffling off to check on the contestants. As she approached beauty pageants, they smirked at her evilly.Julia steeled herself before stopping in front of the contestants.
"I'm here to make sure you're prepared for the opening number." She stated emotionlessly.
"Menoly, do you think Julia Madam is going to cry?" Loly asked maliciously.Menoly smirked.
"She might Loly. But then again, She sort of reminds me on an emotionless robot so maybe Madam can't cry."
"I don't know Menoly. If my own husband didn't love me, I think I might cry." Loly taunted.
Julia stared at the two bullies with a blank expression, but inside she was starting to crumble. It seemed as if Loly and Menoly could sense they were starting to get to her since their evil smirks grew larger. Before they could continue with their taunting, Jodha walked up to Julia,grabbed her hand, and led her away.She led Julia to a stool in front of a vanity table. Once Julia was sitting down, the kind-hearted contestant kneeled in front of her and took both her hands in hers.
"Don't let Loly and Menoly get to you Madam.They are mean girls and the only way they can feel good about themselves is by tearing other people down. They do not know what they are talking about. I can tell Jhonson Sir loves you, he just does not know how to express it."
Julia was shocked. No one had ever gone out of their way to comfort her before. But she knew all about Jodha's life.Her husband always talked highly about Jodha.Which he never did to any contestants before.She had always why was Jodha is so special for him, apart from her attractive beauty.Once she thought it's because her husband acting like because of Jalal's influence on him.But it doesn't.Now she getting it what Jhonson meant.Julia returned Jodha's smile and gently squeezed her hand.
"Thank you.And whoever you are going to marry,I can say he is a very lucky guy"
"Thank you Madam" Jodha thanked blooming inwardly..
"15 minutes! Live in 15 minutes! Do you all have Vaseline on your teeth? You all better be smiling when you get out there. And if anyone misses a step I swear I will kill you!" Jhonson shouted.Most of the contestants started to practice the opening routine.Jodha gave Julia's hand one last squeeze before joining Emma and
Morley to practice.
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"Okay, that's the last of it." One of organizing staff named Jackson said as he placed the last fake cherry blossom tree on the stage. They had been instructed to create Switzerland countryside on the stage, so there were cherry blossom trees, cardboard mountains, and shiny blue paper that was meant to represent the ocean.Jackson and his friend Ricky, Keigo, and Chad glanced around the red curtain surrounding the stage and were shocked to see that the auditorium was completely full. They looked around for celebrities and saw that they had gotten seats in the frontrow.Almost everyone in film and modeling area was sitting there. The boys closed the curtain and took their respective places in the wings to wait for Julia's order toopen the curtains.Jackson, being the biggest, had gone to the left side of the stage to handle half of the curtain by himself. Ricky and Keigo had gone to the right side to pull up their half together.Chad pulled uncomfortably at the tie he was forced to wear.
"Seriously, why do we have to wear tuxedos? No one is going to see us anyway." He grumbled
"I think we look pretty awesome. Like the C.I.A. or something." Ricky remarked as he pulled some sunglasses on to complete the C.I.A look.Chad rolled his eyes at his immature friend.
"Can you even see?" None of the spotlights were on yet so the lighting in the room was very dim.
"Sometimes, you have to choose style over practicality." Keigo replied.Ricky checked his watch. Three minutes to show time. Just then, the contestants started to file past the boys to take their places on the stage.Jackson subconsciously found himself searching for Ms Switzerland Jodha,his dream beauty and first choice for Mis World but he couldn't tell any of the girls apart since they were all wearing matching blue Japanese kimonos with moons and the lighting was so dark.It was a wonderful attempt by Miss World organizers because It was first time ever in any of the beauty competition,pageants wearing Japanese kimonos.Their modest but beautiful dress increased crowds' e expectations upto the mountains.Everyone was so curious about the next movement of beauty queens.The beauty queens took their places and froze in the opening pose. The assistant boys startled when their headsets went off simultaneously.Julia Morley's voice came through.
"Open the curtains in 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, NOW!" she ordered.The boys tugged firmly on the ropes and the curtains opened smoothly. The audience applauded as the beauty pageants came into view. They remained in their frozen position andthe spotlights remained off.Anchor Jhonson walked onto the stage and several of his female admirers in the audience cheered loudly and directed cat calls at him. He stopped directly in middle of stage for addressing audiences.It was the same time Jodha noticed a familiar face posing just beside her
"Paridhi !!! Jodha whispered herself in astonishment."What's she doing here ?" Jodha amazed while Paridhi widely grinned at her and moved more closely to Jodha asthough adjusting her position.Jodha involuntarily disgusted at her proximity and averted her gaze to other side..
Precap:
At a point Jalal wondered thinking why did choreographers cut shorted Jodha's dance moves and also he felt like they purposefully didn't gave much screen space to her.Something is wrong !!!!
It was until the music spiralled into a crescendo, with the beat of the drums joining in, that the leading beauty pageant removed her cloak along with others in one swift movement giving a seductive wink at audiences.The translucent light green trousers offered a tantalizing view of her long legs; they hung low on her hips, exposing her bellybutton and muscled tummy. She wore an indecently small top, which covered her breasts just barely,tied around her neck by a meagre string, leaving her entireback deliciously exposed. Her clothing was decorated withsmall bells, which chimed merrily with every swing of her body. A light green veil covered most of her face, so all of them could see were her large and shining emerald eyes
Jalal absolutely stunned recognizing the face of that leading dancer.
"Paridhi !!!!!" For the first time in his life, Jalal let absolute and total shock and misgivings cover his face.He recovered quickly, however, covering his expression with his signature scowl.
Note
Dear friends,
First of all I would like to thank you all of my friends who are reading my ff.It was only because of our support I got the courage to write this ff.I owe you for that.And I want to ask you a big sorry in advance for not updating upcoming weeks.Well Im upset too because not be able to give you any updates. I really wanted update but my semester exams starting this week so my I will be damn busy for its preparation.My exams last for one month.However I'll try my best to give you another update in this month. Forgive me okayyy. . Buddies.., you understand my situation right ? By the way,I love my friends... please get in touch with my ff and don't forget to like...
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