FF: Destiny-III (Note- Pg 145; Aug 24th) - Page 4

Originally posted by: -Rani-

Hello Smitha!!Congratulations on ur 3rd thread..must say the FF is going very well.Thanks Rani! It is all because of you guys' encouragement! 😃

I couldn't comment on ur previous updates.. 😳 ..but I did read them as soon as they were updated..every alternate weekday ur FF is the first thing I look forward to read once I open my laptop.then the rest. Aww..you are sweet! 😃 No problem about not being able to comment. It happens, I know...as long as you get to read it!

Ok coming to ur FF..so Heer has started noticing her lil sisters' changed behaviour..that's good isn't it,because if she knows the reason for her sis teeny weeny isolation then she might help her in some way or the other..and also Meher's eagerness to work and how she made a guess about Prem n his comments.what's with Prem?I mean why is he not too attached to the baby?..I thought maybe the fear of loosing him/her??well we will know about it once Heer questions him or brings the topic infront him right.All in all very nice update..looking forward to read the next update!..n also I wanted to know what time do u usually update??ur time? Yep, Heer has begun noticing things, but she doesn't know the whole story yet. It is the fear of losing Heer that is not letting Prem see past the danger to be involved with the baby. Yep, you will know when Heer asks! 😆
Thank you...I am glad you thought so! Oh, I update at around 6.00 am CST on Mon, Wed & Fri. That is the time I leave for work, so I update before I go! 😉

Originally posted by: Deizy

hi

cungratzz for teh new tread!i hope u open more tread

the part was owesome..

cant wait for next part
Hi Deizy! 😃 Thank you!!
No...😆 I think this will be my last one...however, we don't know!!

Originally posted by: heerkimehr

I had forgotten about the new thread and when I didn't see your update on the previous one, for a moment I feared you were sick or something since you've never faltered in your regularity. Then thank goodness I remembered.. and so here we are. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Hi there!! 😃 I know..it has become a habit no? 😆😆 Thanks dear. 🤗
Once again: acute observations... yeah, living alone does do that to you doesn't it... not being used to too many people around you, becoming accustomed to finding ways to entertain yourself on your own.... but Meher is definitely not one to live in gloom so yes, just having people around you, activity around you, something happening... but not toppling in causing all the fireworks all the time -- surefire sign of her having grown up... she's become quieter, more thoughtful, matured... It does, doesn't it? You are so right about finding things to amuse yourself...and yes, she is not the one to live in gloom for long, no matter how she is feeling. Yeah..that says it all!😆

Poor Heer... as active she has always been, always doing something for everyone, and especially with the increased role she had been offering in the recent past in the school, she must be darned fidgety nowadays... which I don't think is altogether good for her health either... physically and especially emotionally... she is allowed into the garden though right? 😆 No, really....???? I hope the Junejas have a huuuugggeee huugeee landscaped lawn for her sake.... is Prem going to take her out anywhere though..? with him by her side..? just for dinner, or to a park for a walk, or something like that? I hope so.. until then, all I can say is: thank God for Harman! (But of course)... such a devoted devar, no? Went through six volumes on Ramsis II to find the perfect reading material for Heer for the next couple of months (how'd you come up with that? -- brilliant touch 😆).... at this rate she might as well memorize the Oxford dictionary and get a PhD in English grammar at the end of it... I know...😆 I kinda felt bad for her myself. But then she knows her husband well and knows that now is not the time to topple the applecart, so to speak. 😆 I think the garden is not out of bounds..although knowing Prem I wouldn't be too sure!! Yeah, he takes her out...😆 Of course...our knight to the rescue, even if the damsel is not really distressed and also happens to be his brother's wife! 😆😆 He is devoted...I don't know..that felt like something he would do, no? LOL...I was thinking the same thing about her getting a PhD, believe it or not!

Sanjana is so sweet... and so cuutee... I love her.. she's the perfect sister-in-law... loved that bit of her looking from Harman to Heer, standing on the sides of their world of book-worship... maybe wishing she could understand their passion but having given up a long time ago... She is, isn't she? And so perfect for Harman...😍 loving him, quirks and all!

Wondering where Preet was? Should I hazard a guess..? I hope he's not sulking over Ash somewhere... not that he sulks I know... but maybe moping... Preet was out and about...no, he was not sulking...maybe a little moping? 😉

Maybe Heer can take up sewing or knitting or something.... well... I know that's what grandmas do usually... but the kid's gonna need something warm to wear.... his/her birthday will be in Autumn right? Wondering if it's a he or a she... who would Prem enjoy more? I've noticed that guys feel more like fathers if they have a daughter... they take their responsibility more seriously...I think that would be Gayatri's department...the knitting bit! 😆 I would think more like summer...Oooh, I will let you guess...and you are pretty pretty good! 😉

Prem's reservation... what is it? Can it really be resentment? It would be awful, yes, but to be honest, I myself can't say how easily Prem is being able to bond with the unborn... what I'm saying is, and I'm not liking myself saying this, but I can't put that past him.. he may be feeling resentful, if only at first... specially the way he reacted, when he was talking about Heer throwing away all they had "for this"... and he was even willing to go through with an abortion... but then he had just got the news... now after living with the truth for a while... he's probably just trying to adjust to something he thought would never happen... maybe he had considered adoption somewhere down the road.. but must have always told himeslf that there was plenty of time... What makes him afraid to be a father though? He's never been one to shy from responsibility or challenges... He probably can't picture himself in that position right now, but it will all come to him when he holds his own flesh and blood in his arms... I can just see him right now... melting.... I would prefer a girl for him... He would see his Heer in her and fall in love with her too.... 😊 No, I don't think it is resentment. And it is hard to imagine, but possible, that Prem is going to have a tough time dealing with this than Heer will...for the obvious reasons. You are right about him trying to adjust. I think, even though he knew something had to be done, he was always thinking that they had plenty of time. I don't think he is afraid to be a father. The Prem we know has never shirked from responsibility...I think it is the way he is becoming a father, risking Heer, is hard for him to digest. OMG...HKM...when the story is over, you will know why I underlined it...😉...you'll know....
Alright then, that's all for now... take care... oh and o yeah... must comment on today's episode: I don't know about everyone else, but I was just glad that Heer and Prem were together today, even if they were crying as usual... at least they were Premeer again; at least Heer had the relief of putting her head on his shoulder.... and he better not leave her again...😡 cause he's not going to die, not this time, o no, they're not going to pull that one on us again... enough is enough... so looking forward to more Prem-Heer scenes this week in the show...😊 also in the story...😃
Thanks for dropping by! 🤗 Ooh, I know.. what an episode right? BTW, what were you thinking FML or real ML? I agree...the worries are over. We now know Prem is back..officially and Prem and Heer are married. I guess we can now let the creatives tell their story, no? 😆 Of course not!! I mean they did not even try to drag the "hole in the heart" bit...I found out today that it was all a lie!! How convenient! 😃 Me too...w&w!!
❤️ HKM

Originally posted by: janu_2006

hey

gr8 part.. n CONGRATS for the new trend..

cont.sooon
Thanks! 😃

Originally posted by: guju_angel

loved the update and congratulations on the 3rd new thread =D x
Thanks dear! 😃

Originally posted by: bd670816

hi smitha. again awesome update.
prem is so protective.
congrats for the new thread.
tc.
Hello! 😃 I know Prem is protective, no? Thanks! 😉

Originally posted by: ~nikki1992~

Hey...

WOW!!! Congrats on the third thread!!!

he heheheheh i had to put that in..u knew it was coming!!!!😆😉

okay... i loved loved loved the update!!! as usual..it was too good!! mindblowing!! i kinda feel sry for Heer to u noe have to put up with Prem's strict cerfew..but again u cant blame him for being too protective now can ya?😆

Superb update..and Happy Monday to u!!!

take care till Wedensday!!

~nikki😳😃
Wohoo! Another cool emoticon!! 😃 Thanks Nikki!! I was wondering what you will have today! 😉
Thank you dear! I know..me feel sorry for Heer and Prem! See you tomorrow!

Originally posted by: Palkhi_08

Hey!

first of all CONGRATSSSSSSSSS on this new thread!!... ur doing just fabuloussssss......

OMG i hope Prem doesn't resent the child! plz nooo.... nd plzz dnt do anything to Heer either...... i hope Premeer sort this out soon!...

Wonder whats up with Sanju, nd hope Atul gets some sense so Meher can have her Happily Ever After :P :D...hehehe

Bye.......waiting for Wed.

-Pari

Hi Pari! 😃 No...I don't think Prem will resent the child...keep reading to find out what happens next! 😉 Ah, there is a long time away for a happily ever after part...😉

Originally posted by: ..kashish..

hey congrats on the new thread!

wow...

so he is not happy abt the baby

wonder what will happen next

continue soon pls
Hello! 😃 Thanks dear.
Umm, I wouldn't say he is not happy with the baby...more like not happy with the situation! Keep reading to find out! 😉

Originally posted by: sadizzle

yay! 3rd thread of 'DESTINY" congratz

this is by far the only FF that i have read to which has lasted this long..and its a real good thing! usually writers disappear in the middle of the story..but not you! you are very faith ful to your readers! - THANK YOU!

Hi Sadi! 😃 Thank you! I have been stretching it long, no? 😆😆 Just want to make sure my story gets told right!! I would say it is you guys that make me want to write and post on time!

The update was very sweet..is prem still angry with heer?

I hope prem is not hating on the this kid..but i do understand where he's coming from, he doesn't want to loose Heer..

Thank you..not really, just angry with the situation. No he is not hating the kid...you'll find out more as you read further. You are right about him not wanting to loose Heer! 😉

Good update

Plz do continue on Wednesday!! See you Wednesday! 😉

-Sadi*

Originally posted by: kis desh Rocks!

Congratulaltions for the new thread,👏👏👏 hope this one also reaches it's limits soon so that you can start a new one again and this way you can continue to entertain us with your marvellous writing skills till the show goes on and on.. 😆😆😆

Hi Nitty! 😃 Thank you ....!! Awww...I am not sure about that! 🤗 I am glad you are liking the way this story is progressing!

now coming to the update it was brilliant again.👍🏼

I see that prem is having a diffilcult time in coping with heer's pregnancy.. he is very tensed and scared of wat can happen to his heer and heer knows about his akwardness very well... this is wat i like in them, without any word spoken they undersatnd each other so well..😊

Thanks again! He is having a hard time, no? And yes, Heer knows what he is going through and that is the reason why she does not want to complain or fuss about anything. 😃 Prem-Heer rock!

meher and heer's part was goot too, i like the emotional bonding between them, seems that heer might find out abt meher's pain very soon..😳

eagerly waiting for the next update....😉

They are sweet together...and now Meher is all grown up and her sister thinks she might not need her...😆 Keep reading!

and ya you got it correct, my name is Nitty...😉😆

Originally posted by: Thapanee

Congratulations!!! 👏 for the 3rd thread....seems like we juz started reading destiny few days and now already the 3rd thread wow....
Hi Thapanee!! 😃 Good to see you in our new house! I know...I guess it is true about time flying when we are having fun! 😉
for the update....well as we know prem loves heer dearly..so for her to keep the baby he came up with all those conditions juz for her safety and he cant bear to lose heer.....i think in a way it is good tht no one questioned him tht y is he doing all this....
Yes, Prem loves her a lot..and that is why he came up with those conditions. I know..but how long will this be hidden? 😊
prem is having a tough time coping with the situation mayb he doesnt want to get attached to the baby coz he mite lose the baby??? i'm nt saying tht he will def lose the baby but as the story is going there r chances so mayb he is doing this coz he is trying to be compsed...am i making sense here??
He is having a difficult time..and you are right, he does not want to get attached and then only to loose the baby. Yep, as far as the story goes, the chances are there. You are making absolute complete sense!! 😊
i feel bad for meher but i think she will be able to share it with heer soon, loved their conversation and heer noticing the change in meher is great...
I know...ooh, keep reading! 😉
also sanjana-heer relationship is very sweet.....it was nice of harman to get books for heer i guess he must be knowing tht heer must be really bored...
They are sweet, no? 😃
ummm.....meher working with prem r there chances meher will find out abt heer's complication??? it juz came to my mind😛 Ooh, you may be on to something here...I will not tell you what! 😛

Originally posted by: fijiana

hey smitha congrats on the 3rd thread.as always loved the update. take care
Hi Marcia!! 😃 Thank you...you take care too!

Chapter 87

Lalit had been toying with the idea of throwing another party ever since Meher's return, wanting to celebrate her accomplishment. Gayatri had been in complete agreement, gearing up with the arrangements when Heer had given them the wonderful news that they were to become grandparents soon. Words could not do justice to what they had felt.

The party, thanks to Lalit and Gayatri's joy, was therefore inevitable. Now what he had refrained from mentioning to his dear wife was that this would also be the perfect opportunity to start scoping out for a suitable boy for Meher. She was precious, so he was not going to hand her off to just anybody and definitely not without her consent. But these things took time, delicate matters that they were. Lord knows how much he had to badger Heer and threaten Prem before they made their minds up. Harman and Sanjana seemed to have been in love for a long time and they took forever; worse than Prem and Heer! Lalit frowned, thinking of his youngest, wondering if Preet would ever think of settling down.

He seemed to be pretty keen on Ashlesha and despite her mother, both he and Gayatri thought that she was a nice girl. They would have no problems if she were to marry their son. In the meanwhile, he was going to focus on Meher, just…help things along.

The evening of the dinner turned out to be balmy, despite the laden heaviness in the air that heralded rain in the ensuing days. Waiters discreetly bobbed among the guests milling out in the lawn, laden with drinks and finger food. Some had pulled up the chairs strewn around to make their own little groups.

Meher, unawares of what was being planned for her by Lalit, was actually having a good time. Her first week at work had been pretty uneventful, for she was just getting settled in. She had learnt lots of things, like how diversified and far flung their operations were and that Prem ran things like clockwork, not a thing could slip past him. He had handed some of the low profile portfolios, to familiarize herself with. As she had pored over them, he had patiently answered her questions, explaining things she did not understand. By the end of the first week, she was in complete awe of this side of her brother-in-law which had been hidden. It had been enough of a motivation to succeed.

And yet Meher had been edgy, because of him. There were too many links that was making her hard to forget her stupidity. Prem had informed her, while he had been giving her the run down, that the decision making powers vested with the partners and that he and Atul acted as back up for the other. "In case you need help, and I am not around, feel free to contact him," Prem had said with a smile. It had taken great skill, on her part, not to outright scoff at that idea and say that she rather jump off the tallest building first.

At the sound of laughter nearby, Meher looked up from her near empty glass of soft drink. A group of people had just arrived and they were talking eagerly with Lalit. She decided it was time to go and find Preet. She was in the mood to be entertained and who better than him? She wove her way among the guests, stopping to chat with people she knew, when Meher felt some one grab her arm. "Of all the gin joints in the world, she had to walk into mine." She turned her head and felt her jaw slack when she saw who it was. "What?" she squeaked, turning to face him. It was the guy from the plane.

"I take it you haven't seen Casablanca ," he said dropping his hand from her arm.

This was a bizarre conversation, but she joined in anyway. "A romantic tragedy. I couldn't sit through one even if my life depended on it." Ironic, how her life had turned into one. It will be, only if I let it, she thought fiercely, willing her mind not to wander.

His eyes widened in surprise. "Really? Most women fell in love with Bogart after that movie."

Meher raised her eyebrows. "You seem to know a lot about women…?"

He blinked. "Wha…? Geez," he muttered looking decidedly embarrassed, which for some odd reason she thought was sweet. "I have three older sisters. It's hard not to notice…stuff."

"Ah," she said. "So, I take it you know the Junejas?"

"Doesn't everybody?" he asked, falling in step beside her as she moved to the edge of the lawn. "We didn't get a chance to introduce ourselves the last time. I am Vishaal Sood. How do you know the Junejas?"

"Meher," she said with a smile. "My sister is married to Prem Juneja."

"Of course. I've met your sister plenty of times. She is very sweet."

"She can be when she wants to," she muttered and let out a laugh at his expression. "Relax. I am just kidding. I love my sister." He probably wouldn't be caught dead saying something like that about one of his siblings, even in jest.

Vishaal looked relived and tilted his head to one side, as if contemplating her. "Has anyone ever told you, that you have a twisted sense of humor?"

Plenty of times. She used to think that's what had made them such good friends. "It has been mentioned," Meher said, smiling.

"Would you like something to drink? Juice, wine…a shot of tequila?"

She had to laugh and then added thoughtfully. "Gin and tonic, please."

He smiled back, a little wryly perhaps. "Gin and tonic it is." Meher watched him leave, but her mind was far away…

It was her birthday, her twenty third, to be exact. Her roommate, along with the rest of their friends from their building had insisted that this was the perfect opportunity to go out and party, especially with it being a weekend and all. Even though she was to go out to dinner later with Atul, it being the weekend of his visit, Meher had found it hard to protest and had given in. They had all ended up in a bar around the corner, for a drink and dinner.

By the time Atul had found her, she having left a message for him, their group had turned out to be loud and boisterous. He had only raised his eyebrows and joined in. She had half expected him to be bored, but it had turned out to be great. He had even bought all of them several rounds of drinks. There had been cake and over all a wonderful birthday.

Meher had always been cautious about what she drank. But maybe because he was there, she had sipped on a little too many fruity drinks with a kick in them. And the next thing she remembered was waking up to several little people playing drums inside her head. The bed was unfamiliar and she was still in the clothes from the previous night. Snatches of memory, of him putting her to bed and telling her he was going to sleep on the couch. Her head spun as she tried to sit up, so Meher lay curled up on the bed, with the sheets over her head.

"I need some place to die," she moaned, burying her head under the pillows, when he checked up on her later. Atul had only laughed and left her alone. It was only later, after sleeping off most of her hangover and changing into fresh clothes he had sent for, that she had felt normal enough to converse. Meher had expected a sanctimonious lecture and had been surprised when none had been forthcoming.

Instead, he had only cautioned her. "I know you were with friends, but just remember, how easy it is for someone to take advantage of you in that state, friends or not."

"That's never happened before," she said. "And anyway, you were there, weren't you?"

"I guess you better make sure you don't drink when I am not around then," he had drawled.

As she watched Vishaal walk back, Meher felt good about her defiance.

See you all on Friday!!