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For Cherry, Harvs, the update karo gang...here it is and don't crib it's short...cause quick updates are short.
Ok I was going to end with this part...but I know you guys want more mushy stuff...so tell me what you want in the next update...😆
Meherbaan – Part 4
The small cosy restaurant that Jai had chosen for their dinner date was away from the city and close to the beach. It was one of his favourite places to come when he wanted to be away from the crowd. Nothing was nicer than having a relaxing meal and than just sitting on the beach and watch the waves roll in. No phones ringing, no people shouting, no one going, "Mr Walia this...Mr Walia we need...Mr Walia." Here he could be just like any other guy sitting next to him. The manager and his staff knew who he was but they treated him same as the others. No one jumping to please him here. He parked the car and went around to open the door for Bani.
She looked elegant in the dark pink sleeveless salwar. Her hair left loose fell in silky mass down her back. She smiled as she put her hand in his. "Thank you."
They got seated on the patio which overlooked the beach. Bamboo stalks held lantern with burning candles which cast light on the diners. There were couples scattered here and there. "Do you like it? Not to fancy...it's actually my favourite place." Jai told her as he ordered wine for himself and juice for Bani. Bani poured over the menu. There was quite a variety to choose from, Indian, Chinese and even Italian pastas.
Bani ordered her favourite pasta and salad and Jai fired off names of his dishes he liked. "Are you sure you just want pasta Bani?" Bani looked down, the waiter was looking amusedly at her, "Just pasta thank you."
They talked causually while they waited for the food, Jai asking her about her family and her work and what is was like growing up in Mt Abu. He asked her why she came to Mumbai and Bani replied, "Pia wanted to go to fashion design college and papa did not have the money to pay. I was working as a receptionist in hotel but the money wasn't that much, so I persuaded papa to let me come to Mumbai and work and help Pia do fashion designing. It has been worth it, as Pia is becoming successful."
"And what about you, are you happy working in some office as a clerk?" Jai asked with concern. "I mean you must have wanted to do something more than being a receptionist or clerk."
"I knew papa couldn't afford to send me to college so I never made any plans, but he did make me do a secretarial course, he said now days girls go out to work and learn to be independent. I wish mama and papa were around to see Pia's success?"
"I am sure they would be proud of both of you, especially you Bani. It is not easy to shoulder responsibility for another person and you did a great job with Pia. How did you parents die?"
He watched as tears rolled down her cheek and felt stupid for asking such a sensitive question. "I am sorry Bani. You don't have to talk if you don't want."
Bani wiped her tear with the napkin, "It's ok Mr Walia. They were coming to visit us in Mumbai when the bus they were traveling in met with accident. A lot of people died in the accident, mamma and papa too."
A silence followed Jai found it hard to say anything, he knew what it was to be without parents as his parents were no more, but then he had masi, who never for once made him feel he was motherless and then there was Adi his brother-in-law and his sister Jigyasa and her children, Anu and Ranveer who was studying abroad. He home full of people who loved him. The waiter came back to ask if they would like deserts. Jai looked questioningly, but Bani declined somehow she didn't feel like eating, even though she enjoyed having icecream. Jai paid for their meal and then stepped out onto the beach. "Do you mind if we walk on the beach? I always like to do that when I come here. The sound of the seawaves rolling on the beach is relaxing."
They walked quietly for a while and then he stopped, he took her hand and rubbed his thumb on her palm. "Do you know why I come here Bani? To escape everything...to sit and just watch the waves, for an hour I forget everything...the work...the family and the stress of the day."
"It's a lovely place to come, it is so peaceful...there is only the sea, the sky and the sand..." Bani sighed, she breathed the refreshing salty air. No smell or taste of exhausts fume here.
Jai put his arm around her slowly and when she stayed, he pulled a little closer. "And there is you and me." They stood close together for a while, Bani could hear her heart beats following the rhythm of the seawaves. She looked up at him, Jai was staring far out, a pulse throbbed at the side of his neck. Bani laid her hand on the pulse, feeling it's rhythm, it too was following the rhythm of the waves. When she went to move her hand, Jai held it down, his voice husky, "Bani..."
Bani went still, her hand held down and her mind reeling with anxiety, scared of what he might do. "Jai..."
"Merherbaan kar ke kuch nahin bolo. Shhh...just don't say anything. I want you to know what I feel when I am with you. I think I am falling in love with you. That first night when I saw you, you were so different from those other girls on the runaway." He turned and held her lightly, "I could see in your eyes how uncomfortable you felt with hundreds eyes watching you. The smile on your face did not reach your eyes. And then when you looked at me, I think you sensed I was watching you. I felt a connection, as if I met someone who I was waiting for."
mohabbat ki hai daastaan zindagi-
the story of love is life
mohabbat na ho toh kaha zindagi-
there is no life without love
mohabbat ki hai daastaan zindagi-
the story of love is life
mohabbat na ho toh kaha zindagi-
there is no life without love
mohabbat to ek jaaveda zindagi hai-
love is the true and spiritual life
mohabbat to ek jaaveda zindagi hai-
love is the true and spiritual life
tohse naina laage-
when my eyes met your eyes (Javeda Zindagi (Tose Naina Lagey) )
He pulled back a little when he felt tear on his hand.
"Please don't cry I didn't mean to upset you...I just us to be friends Bani. Friendship, it will be a step forward."
Bani shook her head, "I am not upset, just overwhelmed with what you feel for me. I don't know how to express...how to say... "
Jai put a finger on her lips, "I think we are meant to be together Bani...don't you believe in fate...you can't change what is written in your destiny for you. Ma used to say, do what ever you like but whatever the greater power has willed in you life, no power in the world can change that."
"Where do we go from friendship Mr Walia...if ever I walk away, you will let me go? If I stay then what?" Bani asked watching the surf roll in. When the waves recedeed nothing was left except wet sand, how would he feel if she walked away and left him alone. Would their friendship dissipate just like the surf or would they hide it away in a corner as something memorable? What about love...could she fall in love with him, how would she know if it is love? If she did fall in love, would she be able to confess it? What if she denied it and walked away, how would she live knowing she lost something because she couldn't trust her heart, she was too scared too believe him...would she regret it forever?
He didn't answer her question but asked quietly, "Would you walk away? Leave me without taking that first step..try and change your destiny."
Bani shook her head. She did not want to walk away. She wanted to take that first step, after all a great friendship would be worth keeping. Rising on her toes, she pressed a kiss at the side of his face. "Friendship it is Mr Walia."
They walked back, silently to the car, feeling theirs hearts were beating together to the same cadence of the seawaves.
TBC...
Ok I was going to end with this part...but I know you guys want more mushy stuff...so tell me what you want in the next update...😆
Meherbaan – Part 4
The small cosy restaurant that Jai had chosen for their dinner date was away from the city and close to the beach. It was one of his favourite places to come when he wanted to be away from the crowd. Nothing was nicer than having a relaxing meal and than just sitting on the beach and watch the waves roll in. No phones ringing, no people shouting, no one going, "Mr Walia this...Mr Walia we need...Mr Walia." Here he could be just like any other guy sitting next to him. The manager and his staff knew who he was but they treated him same as the others. No one jumping to please him here. He parked the car and went around to open the door for Bani.
She looked elegant in the dark pink sleeveless salwar. Her hair left loose fell in silky mass down her back. She smiled as she put her hand in his. "Thank you."
They got seated on the patio which overlooked the beach. Bamboo stalks held lantern with burning candles which cast light on the diners. There were couples scattered here and there. "Do you like it? Not to fancy...it's actually my favourite place." Jai told her as he ordered wine for himself and juice for Bani. Bani poured over the menu. There was quite a variety to choose from, Indian, Chinese and even Italian pastas.
Bani ordered her favourite pasta and salad and Jai fired off names of his dishes he liked. "Are you sure you just want pasta Bani?" Bani looked down, the waiter was looking amusedly at her, "Just pasta thank you."
They talked causually while they waited for the food, Jai asking her about her family and her work and what is was like growing up in Mt Abu. He asked her why she came to Mumbai and Bani replied, "Pia wanted to go to fashion design college and papa did not have the money to pay. I was working as a receptionist in hotel but the money wasn't that much, so I persuaded papa to let me come to Mumbai and work and help Pia do fashion designing. It has been worth it, as Pia is becoming successful."
"And what about you, are you happy working in some office as a clerk?" Jai asked with concern. "I mean you must have wanted to do something more than being a receptionist or clerk."
"I knew papa couldn't afford to send me to college so I never made any plans, but he did make me do a secretarial course, he said now days girls go out to work and learn to be independent. I wish mama and papa were around to see Pia's success?"
"I am sure they would be proud of both of you, especially you Bani. It is not easy to shoulder responsibility for another person and you did a great job with Pia. How did you parents die?"
He watched as tears rolled down her cheek and felt stupid for asking such a sensitive question. "I am sorry Bani. You don't have to talk if you don't want."
Bani wiped her tear with the napkin, "It's ok Mr Walia. They were coming to visit us in Mumbai when the bus they were traveling in met with accident. A lot of people died in the accident, mamma and papa too."
A silence followed Jai found it hard to say anything, he knew what it was to be without parents as his parents were no more, but then he had masi, who never for once made him feel he was motherless and then there was Adi his brother-in-law and his sister Jigyasa and her children, Anu and Ranveer who was studying abroad. He home full of people who loved him. The waiter came back to ask if they would like deserts. Jai looked questioningly, but Bani declined somehow she didn't feel like eating, even though she enjoyed having icecream. Jai paid for their meal and then stepped out onto the beach. "Do you mind if we walk on the beach? I always like to do that when I come here. The sound of the seawaves rolling on the beach is relaxing."
They walked quietly for a while and then he stopped, he took her hand and rubbed his thumb on her palm. "Do you know why I come here Bani? To escape everything...to sit and just watch the waves, for an hour I forget everything...the work...the family and the stress of the day."
"It's a lovely place to come, it is so peaceful...there is only the sea, the sky and the sand..." Bani sighed, she breathed the refreshing salty air. No smell or taste of exhausts fume here.
Jai put his arm around her slowly and when she stayed, he pulled a little closer. "And there is you and me." They stood close together for a while, Bani could hear her heart beats following the rhythm of the seawaves. She looked up at him, Jai was staring far out, a pulse throbbed at the side of his neck. Bani laid her hand on the pulse, feeling it's rhythm, it too was following the rhythm of the waves. When she went to move her hand, Jai held it down, his voice husky, "Bani..."
Bani went still, her hand held down and her mind reeling with anxiety, scared of what he might do. "Jai..."
"Merherbaan kar ke kuch nahin bolo. Shhh...just don't say anything. I want you to know what I feel when I am with you. I think I am falling in love with you. That first night when I saw you, you were so different from those other girls on the runaway." He turned and held her lightly, "I could see in your eyes how uncomfortable you felt with hundreds eyes watching you. The smile on your face did not reach your eyes. And then when you looked at me, I think you sensed I was watching you. I felt a connection, as if I met someone who I was waiting for."
mohabbat ki hai daastaan zindagi-
the story of love is life
mohabbat na ho toh kaha zindagi-
there is no life without love
mohabbat ki hai daastaan zindagi-
the story of love is life
mohabbat na ho toh kaha zindagi-
there is no life without love
mohabbat to ek jaaveda zindagi hai-
love is the true and spiritual life
mohabbat to ek jaaveda zindagi hai-
love is the true and spiritual life
tohse naina laage-
when my eyes met your eyes (Javeda Zindagi (Tose Naina Lagey) )
He pulled back a little when he felt tear on his hand.
"Please don't cry I didn't mean to upset you...I just us to be friends Bani. Friendship, it will be a step forward."
Bani shook her head, "I am not upset, just overwhelmed with what you feel for me. I don't know how to express...how to say... "
Jai put a finger on her lips, "I think we are meant to be together Bani...don't you believe in fate...you can't change what is written in your destiny for you. Ma used to say, do what ever you like but whatever the greater power has willed in you life, no power in the world can change that."
"Where do we go from friendship Mr Walia...if ever I walk away, you will let me go? If I stay then what?" Bani asked watching the surf roll in. When the waves recedeed nothing was left except wet sand, how would he feel if she walked away and left him alone. Would their friendship dissipate just like the surf or would they hide it away in a corner as something memorable? What about love...could she fall in love with him, how would she know if it is love? If she did fall in love, would she be able to confess it? What if she denied it and walked away, how would she live knowing she lost something because she couldn't trust her heart, she was too scared too believe him...would she regret it forever?
He didn't answer her question but asked quietly, "Would you walk away? Leave me without taking that first step..try and change your destiny."
Bani shook her head. She did not want to walk away. She wanted to take that first step, after all a great friendship would be worth keeping. Rising on her toes, she pressed a kiss at the side of his face. "Friendship it is Mr Walia."
They walked back, silently to the car, feeling theirs hearts were beating together to the same cadence of the seawaves.
TBC...
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