Hello everyone, Here I am wrapping up everything in Ooty. Hope you guys like it. I am not very sure about the part myself. Cheers 😃
Part 39
Pooja looked at the man next to her from under her lashes. He was busy stacking the gift bags just like her. She still marvelled at the way she was smooth talked by Milind and Prachi into joining Vicky to help with the chore. And miraculously Peter's other friends who had been doing it before, have disappeared leaving them alone. She smiled as she recalled their meeting earlier. She was eager to meet Milind after hearing about him all evening from the girls and when Prachi called her to meet her boyfriend, she happily went along. She was shocked and surprised to find Vicky there and to know that he and Milind were cousin brothers and the best of buddies. She could see the resemblence in their wicked grins and naughty eyes. Milind is such a charmer and no wonder that girls went gaga over him, she thought to himself. And Vicky was no less than him especially when she was at the receiving end of all his attention. Her heart fluttered with an unknown excitement. He had kept the conversation flowing constantly and She must admit that he was a great guy to be with. Though playing safe, she couldn't help herself from being pulled towards him. She couldn't believe that they had exchanged email ids and phone numbers. Though a part of her mind chided her for being so stupid, the other part was dancing in merry. He was leaving the country that night along with Milind. She felt sorry for Prachi. Anyone with eyes could see the depth of love between her and Milind. Their eyes had done most of the talking than there lips. Her heart had constricted on seeing such love displayed in front of her that too between two such very different people. So true love does exist in the world and all you had to do was to find the right person to share it with, she thought to herself and her eyes automatically looked at Vicky who caught her eyes and flashed a brilliant smile just then. Her heart constricted even more.
The reception party was winding up and most of the guests had left apart from close family and friends. Lisa and Peter had gotten off the stage and sitting down among their friends. Milind sighed in relief. It was hard to be inconspicous in a big gathering when most people who turned up knew who he was. Once they spotted him, people didn't hesitate to mob him and tell him how glad they were to see him there and what a great friend he was to be here even amongst his busy schedule. He had smiled politely when people he had never met before, introduced themselves and started business conversations. Not wishing to hog the limelight, he had tried hard to blend into the crowd and Vicky was having a hard time too. Once he was spotted, they automatically looked for Milind. Now Sitting among friends, he was comfortable and relaxed. Dinner had been hurried but fun and they hadn't left a chance to tease Lisa and Peter about the upcoming nuptial night. It was fun to see even Peter blushing and they teased him even more.
He sneaked another look at Prachi who was standing close to Lisa. She looked very beautiful that evening and his heart swelled with love everytime she looked at him with a shy smile. He just had another hour and would be leaving after midnight. Just thinking about it upset him. It would be very hard for them to stay apart especially after spending five fantastic days together. They had become closer than ever before and his heart constricted painfully at the thought of leaving her behind and going away especially when he knew that Inder and Neev are set to create trouble. He and Neev hadn't exchanged even a single word after the confrontation in the morning. Seeing the questioning look in Prachi's eyes, he pulled himself together and smiled at her reassuringly.
The live band had started to pack their stuff when Robert stood up and announced, "Hey guys, lets give this beautiful ceremony a rocking end. Come on Milind,……Vicky, you are leaving tonight guys. Lets give something for Lisa and Peter. Then we can bid them goodnight and let them do whatever they had planned to do tonight", he said with a cheeky grin. Lisa blushed a bright red as there was a roar of laughter around.
"Why not? Lets rock guys", Milind smiled at Vicky and got up and the other men followed suit. Pooja looked at Vicky wide eyed as he grinned at her gesturing to join them before walking away with Milind. She looked at Prachi apprehensively and Prachi gestured her to carry on and with a smile, she joined a squealing Rita, Reba and Neelam while Prachi stayed with Lisa.
Get up..
Thats right
Stand up
Clap ur hands man
Ill make u wanna dance
I ll make u wanna move
Aa jaa tu soniya
I can u get in the mood
Ill make u wanna dance
I ll make u wanna move
Aa jaa tu soniya
I can u get in the mood
Holding Rita and Reba on either side, Milind twirled them around. Vicky pulled Pooja towards him and getting into the mood, Pooja synchronised her dance movements with him.
[Move your body now,
Shake your body now,
Balkha ke lehra ke,
Hit your body now,
Tujhe seene se mein apne laga lu,
Tujhe bahon mein chupa lu,
Come on closer to my body now..] -2
Moving towards Prachi, Milind gestured her to join him and she shook her head and moved away. Holding her hand, he pulled her towards him. As Lisa and Peter also joined their friends on the dance floor, Milind held Prachi close to him and slowing down his steps, he gently guided her, his eyes holding hers and reassuring. Being in his arms and looking into his eyes, Prachi registered only his presence and moved easily following his steps. Never letting her move away from him too much, one hand firm around her waist, their feet tapped in coordination to the music.
Ho Dhadkan badh gayi, badh gayi,
Ho saasen chadh gayi, chadh gayi,
Hassen ek ladki se,
Meri aaj nazar jo lad gayi..
[Sade naal kar le party,
Kudiye te lagdi hai naughty,
Feeki feeki raat ho gayi]-2
[Girls can go crazy,
Boys can go crazy,
Tu bhi nachle baby,
Lets get now]-2
Moving away from Milind slightly, Prachi sang in a sweet voice completley surprising Milind and a slow appreciating grin spread on his face.
Bina dekhe kabhi mujhko pukare,
Karta hai mujhe chup chup ke ishare,
Arey dekhe kabhi kisi ke bahane se,
Koshisein bhi maine kar dekhi saari,
Is ladke se aaj haari mein to haari,
Isne to naa sikha darna zamane se,
Eyes appreciating her sweet voice, Milind sang
Tu kis uljhan mein pad gayi,
Yeh kaisi baatein kar gayi tu,
Mohabbat kya wo mohabbat,
Jo duniya se dar gayi..
Sade naal kar le party,
Kudiye te lagdi hai naughty,
Feeki feeki raat ho gayi
Common sing along with me now,
Sade naal kar le party,
Kudiye te lagdi hai naughty,
Feeki feeki raat ho gayi
N tell my love story
Wud you do anything for me
Lagta hai mujhko tu chore
Because u stole my heart from me
Jaba jaba touch me slowly
Jaba jaba, put your hands on me
Jaba jaba just get closer
Jaba jaba chori chori
As the men pulled their women closer, Prachi shied away from his arms and sang
Khud se hi baaten karne lagi hu,
Teri hi khayalon se mein badhne lagi hu,
Anjaana ek dard hai seene mein,
Hoo hoo..
Jaane kaise kaise khwaab sajaun,
Jab jab kabhi tere paas mein aau,
Ab kuch naya khaas hai jeene mein,
Oh yeah…
Placing a hand over his heart, Milind sang and pulled her swiftly back into his arms.
Mohabbat mein tu pad gayi,
Tu ishq ki suli chad gayi,
Tere iqraar ko sun ke,
Khushi se aankhen bhar gayi..
Sade naal kar le party,
Kudiye te lagdi hai naughty,
Feeki feeki raat ho gayi
Common sing along with me now,
Sade naal kar le party,
Kudiye te lagdi hai naughty,
Feeki feeki raat ho gayi
Move your body now,
Shake your body now,
Balkha ke lehra ke,
Hit your body now,
Tujhe seene se mein apne laga lu,
Tujhe bahon mein chupa lu,
Come on closer to my body now..
ki Dhadkan badh gayi, badh gayi,
ki saasen chadh gayi, chadh gayi,
Hassen ek ladki se,
Meri aaj nazar jo lad gayi..
Sade naal kar le party,
Kudiye te lagdi hai naughty,
Feeki feeki raat ho gayi
Common sing along with me now,
Sade naal kar le party,
Kudiye te lagdi hai naughty,
Feeki feeki raat ho gayi
Ok that's it..!
Hear this song with lyrics at http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&v=pB-BwvlZBN0
The whole hall erupted in applause as family and friends gathered around them cheered and clapped enthusiastically. It was indeed a splendid performance and the dancers acknowledge their audience's cheering with wide grins and waving hands. Still in his arms, Prachi looked up at him in wonder. She had danced with him that too in front of a whole group of audience. Suddenly shy, she moved away from him and ran away swiftly. Milind frowned slightly as she slipped slightly but steadying herself ran away.
Very conscious of her surroundings now, with a shy smile at Vicky, Pooja moved away from him and went to join her father who was clapping happily, obviously impressed by his daughter's dancing skills. Lisa's and Peter's parents thanked everyone especially Milind and Vicky for making the occasion even more special.
Neev's face was ashen and he struggled to bring a smile on his face. Prachi had danced!!!!!!!, that too with Milind, ………in his arms and then the song……., the way she sang and looked at him……. Neev had faltered in his steps during then and had struggled to appear normal. How he wished this night to end quickly!, he sighed and wished that Milind would just leave then. Soon, he was pulled away by Reba and Rita and with a false smile, he followed them.
Running outside, Prachi sat on the bench near the fountain, massaging her ankle. Grimacing with pain, she cursed herself for being so careless. Slipping in her high heals, she seemed to have twisted her ankle and now it hurted badly. There was still so much work to do. A lavish suite at the nearby hotel was arranged for the night for Lisa and Peter and she will have to help Lisa to get ready. Milind said he would meet her before he left to the airport and now her stupid ankle!
"Hey, what are you doing here?", she looked up at the familiar voice and grimaced even more.
Worried to see her nursing her ankle, Milind kneeled down in front of one. Ignoring her protests, he lifted her foot on to his thigh and gently massaged her ankle, his fingers kneading her soft flesh.
Sighing, Prachi closed her eyes, "Hmmmmmmmmm, your fingers can work magic on my skin", she purred contently.
Milind grinned naughtily, "Thanks. Next time you run away from me, I will remind you your own words".
Prachi giggled shyly, admonishing herself for saying the wrong words. She should know better by now how he would twist her words and tease her. Feeling better, she pulled her foot back.
"Do you want me to work my magic anywhere else?", asked Milind rubbing his hands together, his eyes suggestively roaming over her body.
Feigning anger at his boldness, Prachi looked at him naughtily. Placing her other foot on his thigh, she relaxed back with a smile, "How about the other ankle now?", she aked him. Milind chuckled and shaking his head at her, he proceeded to massage her other ankle as well.
Looking for Prachi, Reba and Neev found them just then and Neev stood still taking in the scene in front of him with disbelief and anger. Clearing her throat loudly, Reba went to sit next to Milind and looked at both of them with raised eyebrows, "How much do you get paid for giving the foot massage, Milind?", she asked him.
Shocked, Prachi opened her eyes and tried to pull her foot back but Milind held her ankle firmly. "More than you could ever imagine", he said huskily and his fingers traced the soft skin of her leg just above the ankle effectively hidden under her ghagra. Eyes widening in horror, Prachi stared at him and struggled to pull her foot from his hold.
Reba's giggle was drowned in Neev's angry voice, "Prachi……….", he called out to her furiously. Startled, Prachi tried to stand up and slowly Milind let go of her ankle and stood up supporting her as she struggled to get her feet into her shoes.
"What are you doing here, Prachi? Lisa's mother is looking for you", Neev bit out throwing a nasty look at Milind.
"She twisted her ankle, Neev and I was massaging it before you came and disturbed us", Milind said mockingly.
"Let's go, Prachi", Neev pulled at her hand ignoring Milind. Looking at Milind worriedly, Prachi nodded as he gestured with his eyes.
Having changed into a light silk saree and hair adorned with jasmine flowers, Lisa nervously walked towards their suite. Feeling Prachi's hand squeazing hers, she looked at her and gave a nervous smile. As her giggling friends left her, she closed the door and slowly walked in. The scent of the flowers overwhelmed her senses and she looked at the massive decorated bed in the centre of the room. Cheeks reddening , she looked around for Peter and found him standing near the open balcony doors looking at her. She blushed at the look in his eyes and stood there nervously wriggling her hands unsure of what to do next. Peter extended his arms towards her and she hesitatingly walked towards him. Cupping her face in his hands, he looked at his wife, "Lisa", his voice was husky and placed a soft kiss on her lips. With a shy smile, Lisa buried her face in his chest, hugging him tightly. The moon hid behind the clouds shyly acknowledging their union, the mating of their body and soul and their love for each other.
Relieved, Prachi got off the car and ran to her front door, her eyes scanning the road constantly checking for Milind's car. Waving to her friends, she opened the door and went in, glad that Ramu kaka was at his brother's house as he wasn't expecting Prachi or Neev home that night. She was glad that Neev had stayed back with the other men at the reception hall. Milind was not even picking up the phone and she was late in reaching home that expected. He was going to stop at her place for a quick goodbye on the way to the airport around half past midnight. But it was 1 am already and she agitatedly peeped out of the window, her fingers dialling his number again. A dread formed in the pit of her stomach. What if he had left already? Would it be just like the last time he left? She didn't get to say a proper goodbye to him last time and tonight …….again….. A sob escaped her and tears blurred her vision. Hearing a car pull up outside, without another thought she rushed out of her house.
Milind had just walked into the garden, when she rushed to him and with a sob hugged him fiercely. "Hey, Sweetheart, what is it, darling?", worried, Milind held a sobbing Prachi close.
"I thought………….you had left……….without even……meeting me…….just like last time", she said in between sobs and Milind held her tightly, kissing her hair and soothing her.
It pained him to realise how much he had hurt her the last time he left so abruptly. She was already in love with him then. Though he was very sad to leave her, he hadn't realised the depth of his feelings for her then. Not wanting her to stay in the cold, Milind walked into the house, still holding her close.
Making her sit down on the sofa, he pulled her back into his arms and lifted her face up, "How could I go without meeting you, darling? I was not going to repeat the same mistake twice", he kissed her tear stained face. Prachi opened her eyes and looked at him with so much love and pain, that he held his breathe. "Sweetheart, I will be back very soon. Just remember what I said and be careful about what you say to your father and Neev. Everything will be fine", he reassured her and she nodded.
Placing a quick kiss on her lips, he got up to leave, "I have to go, Prachi. Vicky is waiting in the car. We are already late and if we don't hurry up, we will miss the flight", he said the pain and helplessness mirroring in his eyes.
Prachi nodded and walked to the door, "Yes Milind. You take care and call me whenever you can. I know you will be travelling a lot, so whenever you can…….", her voice trailed away as she struggled with emotions.
Not trusting to speak, Milind nodded and turned to the door. He stilled as Prachi called his name softly, "Milind….". He turned around to look at her and she rushed into his arms. Her hands pulled his face down and her lips seeked his, kissing him with everything she felt. Milind kissed her back equally shaken and they moved apart still trembling. Without a word, Milind opened the door and walked out and Prachi leaned against the closed door and a loud sob broke out as she heard the sound of the car fade away in the distance.
The look on his friend's face and the tear stains on his shirt told him the whole story and Vicky placed his hand on Milind's shoulder. Milind turned to look at him and turned away without a word staring into the darkness outside. The car sped into the night leaving Ooty far far behind.
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