Hey everyone,
I'm sorry I haven't updated in a long time. I was really busy with college. Anyways, here is a long update to make up for that time. Chotu is introduced in this update, but it will be played by Amit Tandon. Since he was the one a lot of you favored. Please do leave your comments.
Part 29
Adi and Methilli's wedding preparations were going on. One afternoon two weeks before the wedding the whole family was gathered in the main room just spending some time with each other. Kamal and Wendy masi were cracking their usual jokes making everyone laugh so hard that tears were starting to come out of their eyes.
It was then when a lawyer accompanied by a few government officials entered Agarwal house.
1st official: May I please speak to Parvati Agarwal?
Parvati: Yes, how can I help you?
2nd official: We have come to give this notice to you…
Parvati: What notice?
2nd official: You and your family have to empty this house in two days…it will then be auctioned off.
Parvati: What? How is that possible?
2nd official: Apparently, this house is under Rajeshwari Mehra's name, and now that she is in jail she wants this house to be auctioned off.
Adi: Sir, I'm a Mehra also wouldn't I inherit this property?
3rd official: No…Mrs. Mehra made it clear that she did not want any of her assets going to her family members.
1st official: The only way you can get this house is if you are the highest bidder at the auction.
The officials handed the notice and left the house leaving everyone in a tensed atmosphere.
Kamal: What are we going to do now bhabi?
Parvati: We can't do much…we can't even arrange for money before the auction.
Adi: That's why Rajeshwari Mehra made sure that we found out two days before the auction, so we can't do anything to save the house.
Methilli: There must be some way out of this…
Samir: Right now I can only think of one way…we try to arrange for as much money as we can and hope that it will be enough for us to win our house back.
Parvati: Samir's right…this is our only hope.
Until two hours before the auction every member was trying to get as much money as possible.
The three officials returned to set up for the auction. Within two years the seats were filled with several people, which discouraged the Agarwals even more. Kamal and Samir sat in one of the seats to represent the Agarwal family. Finally, one of the officials gave a short introduction and began the auction. For the first few minutes, Kamal and Samir managed to get rid of half of the bidders. However, there was a man sitting in the back corner with a black cowboy hat who joined the bidding. For some time, the bidding was going back and fort between Kamal and that mysterious bidder. No one could see his face, but the tone of his voice suggested that he was treating this auction as some game. He was declaring his bids with confidence. At last his last bid was too high for the Agarwals. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't bid higher than that amount. At that moment, all the elders were in tears. Tiny and Bheem immediately hugged Methilli for comfort who was struggling to stay strong. If it weren't' for Adi, she would have broken down by now.
1st official: Congratulations sir…please come forward and take the house papers from Mrs. Parvati Agarwal.
The mysterious person stood up and slowly took off his had and lifted his head, giving the family a shock bigger than the one they just had. That bidder was none other than Sashank.
He slowly walked through the middle aisle towards the stage where Parvati was standing with the house papers. Before Sasha could get to her the rest of the family stood behind Parvati to show her support. Although it had been twenty years since they last saw Sasha, he hadn't changed much. He seemed a lot more experienced--more experienced causing pain to others. He still had his deadly smile and predatory eyes. He still gave that vibe of hatred and evil.
Sasha was now face to face with Parvati Agarwal who stood there speechless yet fearless.
Sasha: Hello Parvati…Auntie….it's been a long time--twenty years to be precise. But I see that you haven't changed a bit. Although you look a little bit more modern and classy…you still are the same woman ready to protect her family at any cost.
Parvati: If you know me so well, then why did you show your face…don't you remember what I did to you the last time you messed with my family?
Sasha: Oh come on…I thought that this time would be different…I thought you were dying to see me…since I am the person that will lead you to your precious Gayatri's son
At that statement Parvati felt a little weak her eyes moistened at the thought that her grandson was with this man for all these years.
Sasha: And you should be happy….you wanted to bring him back to this house…I already did it for you….
Sasha then grabbed the mike and faced the audience…
Sasha: Ladies and gentleman, although I did the bidding for this house, I am not the real owner. The real owner of this house is my son…Ishaan.
Sasha pointed towards the gate where a car parked right in front of the main entrance. A young man dressed in black business suit wearing pair of sunglasses stepped out of the car and turned towards the crowd.
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He was accompanied by a handful of body guards that formed a shield around him. Every individual was drawn towards Ishaan. He may not have said anything but his mere presence defined his power. He confidently started walking towards Sasha and Agarwal family. With every step he took, Parvati remembered every moment she spent with him when his was a child.
Finally, Ishaan embraced Sasha.
Sasha: Good to see you son
Ishaan: Same here
Sasha: Ishaan, meet Parvati Agarwal.
This was the first time Ishaan faced Parvati directly. For a moment the two just stared at each. Eventually, Ishaan took off his glasses and Parvati immediately realized that this was her grandson after all because he had Gayatri's eyes. Ishaan let out his hand for a shake.
Ishaan: Please to finally meet you Parvati Agarwal.
Parvati was hoping that Ishaan had some of Gayatri's characteristics in him: he would touch her feet and embrace her. However, she figured out that Sasha had completely blinded him with his hatred. She didn't want to give Sasha any satisfaction of seeing her hurt, so shook Ishaan's hand with a smile on her face.
Parvati: I'm just as delighted to meet you also Ishaan…anyways, just give us a few minutes. My family and I will get our bags and leave this house.
Ishaan: There is no need for that…you do not have to go anywhere. You can still live here. However, dad and I will be living here also.
Parvati: You are a member of this family and now you are also an owner, so the doors of this house are always open for you and your guests.
Ishaan: Thank you Mrs. Parvati Agarwal.
Ishaan and Sasha went inside the house and started setting up their rooms. In the meantime, Parvati was busy answering her family's questions.
Kamal: Bhabhi why did you agree to stay here with Sasha in this house…you know what he has done
Parvati: I know what kind of a person he is, but we have to remember that Gayatri's son is with him. I'm sure Sasha his filled his mind with poison for us. I know he is going to use Ishaan against. Before he does anything I want to bring Ishaan back into this family where he rightfully belongs.
Adi: Nani is right…if we stay here at least we can keep an eye on Ishaan. We can only win him over if we are close to him.
Kamal: I guess you are right babhi…don't worry we are all with you.
In the meantime, Ishaan and Sashank are on the terrace celebrating their victory.
Sashank: Congrats, today begins the destruction of the Agarwals.
Ishaan: You are right dad, the Agarwals will now pay for what they did to my mother. I am going to cause them so much pain that they will beg for death.
The two gave out an evil chuckle. What they failed to realize that Parvati was standing a few feet away from them and she had heard their conversation. Ishaan and Sashank were shocked for a second when they noticed her, but they were still calm.
Sashank: Hey Parvati Auntie…come join us for a drink, and just to warn you this is not apple juice.
Parvati approached Ishaan, ignoring Sasha. She met him eye to eye and she could tell that he was not afraid that she overheard him. She could see the determination in his eyes.
Ishaan: I'm sure you heard everything, and now you know that I'm not here for a family reunion…I'm here for revenge. It must be disappointing.
Parvati: No, actually I'm glad to see that you have some of your mother's traits in you. She had the same confidence in her and she would talk to me in the same manner. I'm not a bit surprised that you hate me and this family. I figured this sort of behavior from you when I learned that you were being raised by him (looking towards Sasha). But let me tell you one thing, my dear grandson, maybe Sashank failed to tell you. Your mother got her persistence from me, so I'm not going to lose without a tough fight. Don't think that you are going to win easily.
Ishaan: As you said, I do take after my mother, and I don't like to lose.
Parvati: Well good for you! Anyways, I came to invite you to Methilli and Adi's sangeet, which is they day after tomorrow. And two days later is their wedding. Hope to see you there.
Parvati then went to the temple where the statues of the gods were. She gently folded her hands and bent down on her knees in front of them.
Parvati: Dear god, you have given me the courage to fight for my family. Now, help me bring my grandson back.
At the same time Methilli is pacing back and forth at the airport, constantly staring at her watch.
Parvati: Show me a way to bring Ishaan back onto the right pathway. Show me a way to mend the relationship that was once broken.
Someone walks right behind Methilli and covers her eyes. Methilli immediately recognizes from the touch. "So you are finally here, welcome back to India--Pari." She removes the hands from her eyes and turns around to face her cousin.
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After the incident on the terrace, Ishaan and Sasha did not make much contact with the Agarwals. The next morning they left for work to attend an important meeting. Ishaan and Sasha decided to have breakfast at a coffee shop before heading for the meeting. Ishaan was on the phone while crossing the road, and he failed to realized that a truck was heading towards him. He was a few feet away when he first the noticed the truck. Before he could react, he felt someone push him to the side of the road. It took a few seconds for Ishaan to realize what had just happened. By then he was surrounded by several people. However, his eyes were looking for the person who had saved his life. He managed to catch a glimpse of the girl who had pushed him. Before he could thank her, she had already left.
*about an hour later*
Sasha and Ishaan were in board room with their business associates.
Associate 1: So Mr. Sashank all the formalities have been completed, we can now begin the construction.
Mr. Sashank: That sounds great.
Associate 2: Our partners from US have sent one of their top employees to work with us on this project. She just arrived yesterday, and she's here to meet us. I'll just call her.
A few minutes later, a young lady dressed in a professional business attire stepped into the room. Ishaan immediately got up from his chair when he saw her. She was the same girl that had saved him that day.
Associate 1: Sir meet, Pari Khanna. She will be working with you on this project.
Sashank: Nice to meet you Miss. Pari, I'm Sashank Garg, and this is Ishaan. You will be working with him.
Pari turned towards Ishaan and let out her hand.
Pari: Nice to meet you Mr. Ishaan.
For the first time Ishaan had trouble finding the words to say to a girl. He was completely stumped. However, he managed to let out a sentence.
Ishaan: Same here.
Once the meeting was over, Ishaan got a hold of Pari before she drove off again.
Ishaan: Excuse me, Miss. Pari.
Pari: Yes?
Ishaan: I wanted to thank you for what you did in the morning.
Pari: It was my duty, you don't have to thank me for that.
Ishaan: The least I can do is treat you to lunch after all that you have done…please, I insist.
Pari: Alright.
Ishaan took Pari to a nice restaurant where they sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. It didn't take them long to become friends. They took the time to get to know each other.
Ishaan: So is this your first time in India?
Pari: No actually, I live with my grandfather and my cousin here. Now I plan to settle down in India. I've been away from home for a long time and I miss my family. What about you?
Ishaan: Well I just recently moved to India with my godfather.
Their conversation lasted for a long time. For some reason, Ishaan wanted to be around this girl all the time. Something about her managed to attract him towards her.
Later that evening Ishaan returned to his room. He was lost in his own thoughts that he failed to realize that Sasha was waiting for him.
Sasha: You seem happy
That is when Ishaan noticed Sasha sitting on the chair nearby.
Ishaan: Dad, when did you come?
Sasha: It's been some time, but where were you?
Ishaan: I had lunch with Pari Khanna. I figured that we might as well get a little familiar with each other since we will be working together.
Sasha: Is that all? This is the first time that you ever gave a girl so much attention.
Ishaan: I know, but she seems different. A lot of girls I have behave as if they are head over heels in love with me. But this is the first girl that only kept to her work. Many girls are always thinking of ways to spend time with me. This girl had many opportunities, but she didn't even bother.
Sasha: I'll be honest with you, when I first saw this girl, I couldn't help but think of Monica. I saw the same spirit in this girl that I once saw in Monica.
Ishaan: You still miss her, don't you?
Sasha: Yes, I do. Anyways, are you going to the sangeet tomorrow?
Ishaan: Of course, I want to show Parvati Agarwal that I am not scared of her. I am going to destroy her by living among her own family members.
Edited by leomp - 17 years ago
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