Hey everyone, heres the next part, it took me the longest time to write this part so im not sure if its turned out too well
Theres another little surprise in this part- enjoy! 😉
Part 9: Proposal
With the training programme completed it was time for everyone to make their way back to Mumbai. The coach had arrived and everyone checked out the hotel and started taking their seats. Kasturi was feeling quiet unwell after being drunk the night before, she found herself a seat and slid in by the window side. Amar walked onto the coach and sat beside Kasturi. Soon the coach started filing up, Robbie and Nikhil also jumped on, Robbie walked past Kasturi's seat avoiding any kind of eye contact with her. He sat with Nikhil a few seats behind on the opposite row. The journey back to Mumbai was quiet, most of the workers fell asleep. Robbie had to keep nudging Nikhil to get his head off his shoulder.
Robbie tilted his head back on the seat and closed his eyes. All the events of the last few days kept playing on his mind. Especially when Kasturi kissed him, Robbie tried hard to forget, he hoped deep down that once back in Mumbai everything will be back to normal. Kasturi on the other hand was listening to Amar tell her more about himself, Amar is a very talkative person. He noticed Kasturi did not seem herself and decided to cheer her up.
Amar: you know Kasturi people say I have a very nice voice, I haven't sung a song for someone in a very long time. Would you like me to sing for you?
Kasturi felt she had to say yes, she knew regardless of her answer Amar would still break into a song.
Since the coach was quiet Nikhil could hear Amar and Kasturis conversation
Nikhil: hey Amar I am not sure which mad person said you have a nice voice but anyway go ahead sing one of Raunak's songs.
Amar turned around on his seat and said:
Hey Nikhil yaar don't underestimate my talent, achi achi singers ke chute kardoonga agar stage pe utra toh. No offence but I don't like Raunak's songs I will sing something else
Nikhil: That is why I said sing one of Rannak's songs'..your going to sing so bad that it will match Raunak's voice. Both Amar and Nikhil started laughing, Kasturi also let out a smile at their behaviour.
Robbie opened his eyes and sat up straight in his seat, he thought of listening to this conversation at least it will help him get his mind off Kasturi.
Amar: okay fine if your going to make a joke out of my singing I wont sing I will share a Shayri (poem) with you all. Kasturi not just a singer I also write poems when I am alone.
Nikhil: okay enough of praising yourself'..your heads going to get so big you won't be able to get out the coach.
Amar: very funny. Okay listen everyone; Aarz kiya hai'..
Jise dil diya woh dilhi chali gayi..
Jise pyar kiya woh italy chali gayi...
Dil ne kaha khud kushi(suicide) kar le zalim...
Bijali ko haath lagaya to bijali chali gayi...
There was a roar of laughter on the coach, even Robbie and Kasturi laughed out aloud, Nikhil started clapping: waah waah kiya bath hai, Fantastic.
Amar: Thank you thank you everyone. Nikhil come one its your turn to share something with us.
Nikhil stood up, cleared his throat and fixed his collar:
Ek Sher sunata hu bade dhyan se suno
Ek Sher sunata hu bade dhyan se suno
Mujhe Sher nahi aata kisi aur se suno
Once again everyone started laughing, Nikhil and Amar both managed to lighten Robbie and Kasturis mood. As everyone clapped Nikhil bowed and then said patting Robbie on the back: come on Robbie its your turn now
Robbie looked up shocked and a little embarrassed
Robbie: me? No no please I don't know any kind of shayari you guys carry on
Amar: Okay forget it, Kasturi why don't you join in? I am sure your quiet poetic, girls are always writing poems.
Kasturi twitched in her seat also feeling slightly embarrassed, but everyone was cheering for her and Amar pulled her arms for her to stand up. Kasturi looked around, Robbie was looking at her, she looked into his eyes, took a deep breath and said:
Yeh raat itni tanha kyun hoti hai,
kismat se apni sabko sikayat kyun hoti hai,
Ajeeb khel khelti hai yeh kismat
Jise hum pah nahi sakte usi se mohabbat kyun hoti hai.
Everyones faces lit up after hearing Kasturis shayari, it was so sweet. The noise of everyone clapping and cheering brought Kasturi back to her senses, she smiled and sat back down. Robbie sat there staring in her direction, her voice sounded so melodious in the poetic rhyme, there was both sadness and sweetness in her voice, through her words she questioned both her fate and Robbie. Robbie knew she loved him and that she directed the poem to him. Robbie came out of his thoughts as Nikhil hit him on his back again
Nikhil: Robbie no excuses now you have to share something. Your not getting away with it.
Surprisingly Robbie did not hesitate this time, he stood up and cleared his throat. Nikhil got everyone's attention towards Robbie, Kasturi got up and turned to face him, he had his eyes fixed in her direction.
Robbie: Jab Dekha Tere Aankhon Mein Maine
Thum Sa Gaya Yeh Dil Mera..
Jab Chuma Labbo Ko Tera
Khil Sa Gaya Yeh Dil Mera..
Jab Aaye Tum Meri Banho Main
Mahek Sa Gaya Yeh Dil Mera..
Jab Aaya Waqt Juda Hone Ka Tum Se
Udaas Ho Gaya Yeh Dil Mera..
Aab Ye Aalam Hai
Utthi Hai Nazre Jaha
Chehra Tumhara Hota Hai Waha
Mujh Se Kehta Hai Yeh Dil Mera
Le Chaal Wapas Mujhe Un Banhon Main
Robbies poetic words left everyone stunned and their mouths open, Kasturi stood still in her position, she could hear her heart beating loud inside her chest. Nikhil: wow Robbie I never knew you could be so romantic, I never expected you to come up with this fantastic poem
While everyone complimented him, Robbie and Kasturi stood there staring into each others eyes, both looking for an answer to their questions.
Amar: I have to say Robbie, you always stay away from love but whoever you do love will be a very lucky lady to get a lover like you. Isse kehte hai asli ashiq
Robbie didn't say anything to anyone he sat back down and took a deep breath. He himself did not know how he managed to express his feelings like that. Kasturi sat on her seat now even more confused than before. She wasn't sure if Robbie had directed his words towards her, its obvious that he feels something for her but was holding back from confessing. Soon they reached Mumbai, all Kasturi wanted to do was go home and hide under her duvet. Her head was still hurting and all of Robbie's memories playing on her mind made it worse. They all got off the coach and made their way home.
That evening Robbie was in the gym doing some boxing practice. He punched the bag and let out all his emotional frustrations, every time Kasturi's face came in front of his eyes he punched the bag harder, as if fighting with himself to forget about her to wipe out all her memories. It came across Robbie's mind once to call Kasturi to meet him so that he could talk to her, to tell her to forget all that happened in Delhi, to start a fresh and if possible to wipe out her feelings for him. Robbie picked up the phone but he couldn't do it, he knew once he looked into her eyes he will melt and give in to his emotions.
Back at work everything was back to normal. It had to be, where Robbie was concerned there is nothing more important then his work. He carried on in a professional manner and left all his personal feelings at home. Kasturi too did the same, they both avoided their feelings and carried on working like nothing had happened. Only they know how it felt to battle with their feelings. Working in different departments helped them both keep away from each other; Robbie even started working from home on most days. Devika noticed Robbie's behaviour had changed, he wasn't himself, she decided to leave it for a few days and talk to him some other time. One moment did not by with out Robbie and Kasturi thinking about each other. Robbie would silently look at some of the pictures they took of everyone in Delhi, while Kasturi walked past his department hoping to catch a glimpse of him.
A few weeks went by in this manner. Kasturi, Diya and Amar became close friends now, they would come and go from work together, have lunch, go out during the weekends etc. One lunch time Amar and Kasturi were eating in the dining hall, Diya was out on a conference. Amar ate in silence, Kasturi noticed this and thought its not like Amar to not say anything, so she asked him: What's wrong Amar why are you so quiet? Amar put down his fork, sighed and looked at Kasturi.
Amar: Kasturi I have been meaning to ask you something
Kasturi: what is it?
Amar: I know we have not known each other for long but we have become really good friends, me you and Diya. I am so happy to have found friends like you. And that is why I need your help. I need you to advice me on what to do.
Kasturi: of course I will help you. Tell me what is the matter?
Amar: Kasturi I don't now how to say it but''..I am in love!
Kasturi's mouth opened up wide, Amar looked down and blushed like a newly wedded bride.
Kasturi: OMG I don't believe it'.who is she? Tell me please
Amar: I am not going to reveal the name yet, not until I find out what to do now
Kasturi: well does she love you?
Amar: I think so; we have become close in a short space of time so I guess she does too
Kasturi: so what are you waiting for, go tell her how you feel
Amar: No Kasturi before I propose I want to get her parents approval of me first, once her parents say yes then I will tell her. What shall I do Kasturi help me
Kasturi: well if your so sure she loves you and if that's what you want in your heart then go for it, ask her parents first, all the best! By the way when are you planning to go to her house?
Amar: Fridays are lucky for me'.so I am going to go tomorrow; I have taken half day off work. Amar was so happy, Kasturi was even happier to see her friend fall in love, because she too knows what a beautiful feeling it is.
The next day Kasturi went home on her own. Diya was still on her conference and Amar left work early. Kasturi walked inside the house and was approached by her dad by the door.
JP: puttar tu aageye?
Kaushi: Kasturi zara yaha aa toh beta. Mujhe tujse kissi se milwana hai.
Kasturi was a bit surprised at her parents behaviour. She put her bag down and walked into the living room. Tannu and Navneet were also there, they both had a wide smile on their faces.
JP: Beta I knew you are a sensible girl and that I can trust you. I am so happy that you have not broken my trust
Kasturi: Bauji whats going on? I don't understand, what are you talking about?
Kaushi: JP saab aap bhi na. She is obviously going to feel shy about it all, look shes still not admitting to it
Kasturi: maa I really don't understand what are you saying?
Kaushi: okay fine you still wont tell us anything but Amar has told us everything
Kasturi: Amar? About what?
Kaushi: That you two love each other and want to get married. He has come with your proposal to our house.
Kasturi felt like the sky had come down and landed on her head. She was so shocked at what she just heard, she couldn't utter a single word. Amar walked into the living room then and stood in front of her.
JP: I am so happy that you have found such a nice guy like Amar. We all like him too, we have accepted his proposal.
Kasturi stood still and rooted to the ground, she never expected this to happen. All that time Amar was referring to Kasturi and she thought he liked Diya.
Amar saw the shock on Kasturi's face, but put it down to the surprise he had given her. He got down on one knee and said:
Kasturi will you marry me?
NB: Credit goes to the people who wrote the Shayeris
(i hope everyone can understand them)
Also do check out the banner on page 1 made by the very talented Samiya 👏
Edited by Kay - 16 years ago
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