When Love Called *ff* (PH,PiA) Last part pg82 - Page 3

Part 1

The first meeting

Maan Nivas

A letter just came through courier and after reading it DJ got really excited that she leaped with joy

Lalit: What happened Daljit? Why are you so excited?

DJ: Are Lalit it's an invitation for the Ganguly's party. It's Ananya's birthday so we all are invited. That is just great

Lalit: That's very kind of them but we can't really go in that big party

DJ: What do you mean we can't go (outraged) Of course we can go like everyone else

Lalit: There is a big difference between others and us Daljit

DJ: Lalit there is no difference as such. I would say it's just your small thinking. We also belong to this corporate world with a very good position. Why else do you think this invitation came?

Lalit: kyu ke Karan Ganguly mera aziz dost hai

DJ: Whatever, hum sab jaarahe hai. Just think how all these rich men would gather together (eyes light up) hamaree saaree beteeyo ke liye koi na koi milhee jaaehga

Lalit: oskee chinta to mujhe bhi hai Daljeet lekin ham tehre mamoolise log...

DJ: aisa kuch nahi hoga. Mujhe pata hai ke kya karna hai or kese karna hai. Just leave it up to me.

Heer's room

Heer was busy combing her hair looking in the mirror whilst Pihu was standing behind her smiling

Heer: aise kya dekhrahee ho mujhe?

Pihu: I'm seeing how beautiful you look without any make up or embellishment. What would happen when you apply it all?

Heer: ab ziada mujhe chiraane kee zaroorat nahi kyu ke tumbhi kuch kam nahi

Pihu: tumse khoobsurat to koi ho hi nahi sakta. Tumhe dekhkar mujhe lagraha hai ke aaj raat is party me tumhaara sapno ka rajkumar bohat jald aane waala hai

Heer: and I think you've just become plain crazy. Come on Pihu we look exactly the same with only few different features like our hair and eyes

Just then a loud crash was heard outside and two loud squeals. Both Heer and Pihu went out of the room.

Ashlesha: Veera I don't believe you lost all of my RJ Cds.

Veera: They were mine not your's. I know perfectly how last night you came and stole all of them from my room.

Ashlesha: maine aisa kuch nahi kiya, give me back my Cds

Veera: Of course I won't they are mine

Ashlesha: Veera!

Veera: Ash!

Ashlesha: Veera!

Veera: Ash!

Ashlesha pulled Veera's hair which enraged her and she pushed Ashlesha back quite hard which made her crash into one of the flower vases put on the side tables. They crashed many things which created a mess but the two girls didn't stop. Veera ran away showing her tongue to Ashlesha and Ashlesha kept chasing Veera because of what she did. In the midst many things broke and it created havoc. Finally Veera twisted her ankle and fell on the ground and then Ashlesha came and pulled her ears.

Ashlesha: Veera give me back my Cds

Veera: I won't

Pihu: Ash, Veera, yeh sab kya tamasha laga rakha hai? itna saara nuksaan

Ashlesha: It's not my fault Pihu di, Veera stole my RJ Cds and god knows where she threw them away all over the house

Veera: mene aisa kuch nahi kiya, yeh Ash ne hee meree Cds churayee hai and now she's blaming me

Ashlesha: You big lying leech

Veera: I'm not the lying leech you are the lying leech

Heer: Ab bus bhi karo, pura ka pura ghar sir pe utha liya hai. I just saw all the mess you two have made and so many valuable things were broken. Din bhar bus yuhi jhagar tee rehtee ho

DJ: What is all this noise and commotion? (Saw Veera on the floor so panicked) Veera! Kya huwa meree phool si bacchii ko?

Pihu: Aap ki laadliyo ne phirse naye gul khilaaye hai. Pura ghar sir pe uthaa kar ose barbaad kardiya

Veera: Nahi maa aisa kuch bhi nahi huwa, wo to bus is Ash ne hee mujhe dhaka diya or me girgayee

Ashlesha: She is a big liar, (made an appalled face) maine ise koi dhaka nahi diya. She was the one who ran away with my RJ Cds and fell down by herself. After all she was to be punished.

Veera: Oh just shut up! How many times have I told you those Cds are mine

DJ: Bus ab bohat hochuka. Ash tujhe Veera ke saath larna nahi chaheeye, she is one year younger than you so you've got to take care of her. (looked at Veera with overprotective love) Ab dekho na kitnee chote lagayee ise. Now go and fix what you've ruined

Ashlesha: I'm not fixing anything, (tossed her hair back with attitude and stomped her feet) Me jaarahee hu apne kamre me.

she walked off with a humph.

DJ: You come with me Veera (really worried) My poor thing has got a swollen ankle. I'll put medicine on it immediately. Bohat dard horaha hoga

Veera: ha maa

both DJ and Veera walked off leaving Heer and Pihu.

Heer: I don't know when Ashlesha and Veera will grow up. Jab dekho koi na koi hungama kartee rehtee hai

Pihu: I'm worried too Heer. Baoji already has so many worries and tentions on his head that these two have to make matters worse. (held her head with frustration)

Heer: ab jo bhi hoga dekha jaaehga. chalo ab jaldi se tayaar hojaate hai warna dair hojaaehgee

Pihu: hmmm dair to hojaaehgee. aakhir tumhaara koi intezaar jo karaha hai waha

Heer: Pihu tum baaz nahi aaohgee na, lagta hai tumharee aaj khair nahi

Pihu: haiii tumhaare haatho marna to kismat waalo ko hee milta hai

Priyamvada pretended to fall on her and both of them laughed. Then they walked off to their rooms to get ready for the party tonight.

Ganguly house

The mansion was full of people from all the different businesses and they were mingling in. Karan Ganguly (Ananya's father) chatted with most of them with Ananya by his side and everyone were coming and congratulating both of them. Food and drinks were being served and everyone was enjoying themselves.

The Maans arrived soon with Lalit and Daljeet followed by their five daughters. Heer and Pihu were standing out from all of them as many eyes had dropped their way. They all walked up to Karan and congratulated him and Ananya and then everyone went their seperate ways. Ashlesha and Veera were more interested in eating and drinking so they ran off together and Mauli didn't really want to be here so she found herself a quiet corner and took out her writing book. Heer and Pihu stood back with Ananya

Pihu: It's a really great huge party

Ananya: I told dad not to make such a big affair but you know him. He wasn't going to listen. (after a brief pause) Wese iskee koi or bhi waje hai

Pihu: (raised eyebrows) and what is that?

From out of the crowd Daljeet was busy chatting away with a group of socialites.

Mrs. Gupta: You know many eligible rich bachelors have come today in this party.

DJ: Of course they have. After all these are the places to find them

Mrs. Gupta: I'm sure Daljeet you haven't heard the main reason for this party

DJ: Really, what is it? (pretended to know it all) Well nothing is really hidden from me but I just want to know if you guys know

Mrs Gupta: Suna hai ke Juneja Empire ke soul and whole owners Anurag aur Prem Juneja bhi aane waale hai, oske liye ziada tayaari ki gayee hai

back to Ananya, Heer and Pihu

Pihu: acha, per osme itnee khaas baat kya hai

Ananya: Khaas baat Anurag Juneja hai

Just then there were some shrills from the crowd and two handsome young twin men walked in. Both were smartly dressed with one in casuals and the other in a suit. One was very jolly, polite and cute whilst the other seemed stern and quiet, dressed in full black. He appeared as if he didn't really want to be here. If it wouldn't have been the difference in their dressing style or postures then it was impossible to distinguish between the two. Both of them walked in together and Karan went to greet them.

Karan: Thank you so much for coming (shaking both their hands)

One of them replied: The pleasure is our's Mr. Ganguly. (with a broad smile)

They continued talking whilst everyone else was observing espcially Pihu and group and Daljeet and group.

DJ: (pointing towards the jolly guy) Who is Anurag and who is Prem?

Mrs Gupta: Looked on and then pointed to make it clear) That one is Prem Juneja, (pointed towards the jolly twin and then referred to the other stern one) and that would be Anurag Juneja (quite excited) I must say both the twins are real good looking (the ladies giggled) Ab khaas baat yeh hai ke Prem ke saath Anurag Juneja bhi aaya hai jo ke bohat rare cases me hota hain

Pihu's group

Pihu: in me se Prem koun hai or Anurag koun?

Ananya: (looked over to see) The one talking with dad is Prem Juneja. I know it could get difficult to recognise them, just like it is with you two (looked towards Heer and Pihu) But their common differences are quite similar to you two as in the colour of their eyes is different and most importantly the sense of their dressing is totally opposite. (she made them look carefully towards the twin men) Just see carefully. You would always find Prem Juneja dressed in colourful casuals,

wheras Anurag Juneja would be stuck to mainly blacks and white formals.

I would say that would be their biggest distinguishment (turned towards Heer and Pihu) Like you two also have different styles of hair and dressing sense which makes it easy for people to know who is who. Now everybody knows Prem because of his happy go lucky nature. Hamesha logo se milte jhulte hai, onkee madad karte hai. And to top it all he is a great writer and poet.

After hearing that Heer's eyes turned towards Prem and she liked what she saw. His cute smile and the manner of his speaking simply attracted her at first sight.

DJ's group...

Mrs Gupta: Now the one standing next to Prem Juneja (pointed in that direction) The one in the black suit is Anurag Juneja. (all the ladies stared at him) Now you see people haven't had the luxury to know him much because he doesn't meet people this casually at all. Ziada tar to London me hee rehta hain or sab se baat nahi karta per sab se bari or ehem baat to yeh hai ke wo bhi Juneja Empire ka lauta owner hai (kept emphasising that to make all the women eager to know him) I bet all the parents here have come with the intention to get their daughters married off to the two eligible twins.

DJ: phir to os maamle me me sabse aage nikal jaaungi kyu ke mere paas paanch beitiya hai or wo sab bhi laakho me ek. Especially my two twins. If any one of them get picked that would just open the doors for the other sisters too (chuckled with the others)

she began dreaming about all the possibilites and got excited about it.

Pihu and Ananya....

Heer: My my these two men surely look handsome (eyes only on one) especially Prem Juneja

Pihu: acha (teasing her) Lagta hai wo aagaya

Heer: koun?

Pihu: wahi tumhaara sapno ka rajkumaar.

Heer: Pihu ab tum phirse shuroo mat hojao. Me to sirf onkee taarif karahee thi or kuch nahi.

Pihu: You haven't even met him yet and you've began your list of praises

Heer went red with embarrassment whilst both Pihu and Ananya teased her and they started giggling with each other. Whilst Prem was talking he heard the sweet giggling voice and he turned around and a soft wind blowed and he saw her. Heer was laughing like a small child and her beauty was just shining. Her simplicity was reflecting and he was just enchanted by her. The black sari she wore made her look stunning. He had to know who she was.

Sheeshe se bani ek larki pathar ke nagar me aayi

Wo dhundh rahi thi moti aur pathar se takraayi

Karan had walked off now leaving them alone.

Prem: It's a wonderful party isn't it Anurag?

he said that by staring at Heer who still was laughing with the other two, oblivious of his gaze.

Anurag: You know Prem how I hate these social parties (looked at everything with disappointment) it's full of wannabe socialites and hypocrites. Way below my standards

Prem: ab jab yaha aahegaye hai to phir sab se milne me kya harj hai

he was still staring at Heer as if he couldn't see anything else.

Anurag: People come to meet me; I don't go out of my way to meet them

Prem: lekin abhi to hum milne jaarahe hai. We haven't even met the birthday girl yet

he just used that as an excuse as he wanted to meet who she was talking to.

Heer and Pihu realised both men were walking their way so they became quite conscious and pretended to not know but it was hard. Pihu had stood with her back facing them so her face was yet not seen by them. Heer's heart beat was racing as Prem got closer and that's when Pihu saw Anurag properly for the first time and realised that he was equally hansome since he had to be naturally.

Ananya: O hello Mr.Prem and Anurag Juneja. Aapka yaha pe swagat hai

Prem: swagat to hame aapka karna chaheeye is haseen din pe phoolo ka tohfa deke per maaf kijyega ke hum khaalee haath aagaye

Heer was floored by his charm as he was amazing. All the stuff she had heard about him was true.

Ananya: (saw him eyeing Heer) Let me introduce to you. (pointed towards Heer) This is Heer Maan

Prem: Hi, I'm Prem. You're just as pretty as your name

Both kept staring at each other as if they hadn't seen anything more beautiful.

It was then that Pihu also turned around and both the men were alarmed to find yet another set of twins.

Pihu: And I'm Priyamvada, most commonly known as Pihu

It was a delight for sure and Prem greeted her in the same way. Pihu kept staring at Anurag but felt uncomfortable as he didn't seem interested at all.

Pihu: Or aap?

Anurag: Me? (arrogantly) I'm the owner of the one and only Juneja Empire, Anurag Juneja. Naam to suna hee hoga.

After saying that so arrogantly he walked off leaving Pihu disappointed with his attitude. What did he think of himself?

Prem: I'm sorry (felt bad about Anurag's attitude) You'll have to excuse my brother. He tends to be less talkative sometimes. (everyone gave weak smiles) It's a very nice party (he saw couples taking onto the dance floor) If you don't mind (stretched hand out towards Heer) May I have the pleasure of the first dance with the lady?

she automatically agreed and both of them walked off amongst the crowd whilst Pihu couldn''t help but stare at Anurag who by now was standing in a corner looking over the crowd as if they were nothing in front of him. His arms were folded across his chest and he had this conceitful expression on his face which didn't please her at all.

Prem:(whilst dancing) I hope you didn't mind me asking you like this

Heer: (shook her head) yeh aap kesee baate karahe hai? It's like an honour for me otherwise I don't really have such a good fortune...

Sheeshe se bani yeh larki is baat se hain anjaani

Jab ret chamakti hain to lagti hain dhoore se paani

Prem: insaan chaahe to apni kismat khud likhsakta hai Miss Heer. Or insaan achi or buree kismat yuhi leke nahi aata. oske peeche bhi ek waje hoti hai. (smiled) Lekin aap jesee khoobsurat larki kee kabhi buree kismat hohee nahi sakti

Yeh phool hain sab kaagaz ke lekin wo samajh na paayi

Sheeshe se bani ek larki pathar ke nagar me aayi

Heer: (felt flattered and her cheeks went red) But still in comparison you're very big at a high postion and I'm just middle class...

Prem: koi bhi insaan bara ya chota oskee pehchaanse nahi hota. It is their qualities and characteristics which judge such a thing. (held her hand in his and curled his fingers in hers as they continued slow dancing) And as far as I can see, you're way bigger than me Miss Heer. So in reality I'm honoured.

She blushed at his comment and gave a shy smile. Then they carried on dancing with her admiring him even more. She almost got lost in his passionate bedroom eyes.

Sheeshe se bani larki se kehdo na baad me rona

Kuch log hain jo peetal ke kehte hain wo khud ko sona

Yeh jhooth ka pul tootega aur gehri hain gham ki khai

Sheeshe se bani ek larki pathar ken agar me aayi

After some time they returned and Heer went to talk with other people whilst Prem returned to Anurag.

Prem: Anurag tum yaha yu akele kyu khare ho? sab log tumhe hee dekhrahe hai or tum ho ke...

Anurag: And does it really matter to me what people think? (disappointed) I told you how I hate all these parties which are full of pretences and hypocrocies

Prem: And I also told you (unhappy with him) now that we're here it appears rude to ignore everyone (his gaze fell on Pihu who was nearby talking to Ananya) Look over there, there is, Miss Priyamvada. Why don't you go and talk to her? (broad smile) She is just as beautiful as her twin sister

Anurag: (looked at Pihu) I suppose she isn't unfortunate looking but I won't consider her to be the outstanding beauty, which would make me loose my senses (turned away) Dekho Prem me tumhe roke nahi raha hu, tumhe jaana hai to jao per mujhe mere haal pe chore do. These people are not even worth my attention because half of them are not even real (after a brief pause) And the Maans don't deserve it at all because they don't even exist on the list. Why don't you return back to your pleasantries as you see you're just wasting your time here.

Prem: Anurag logo se itna dhoore bhaagna bhi acchi baat nahi hoti hai

Anurag: Don't teach me the right and wrong Prem. You go and enjoy your party and let me enjoy it my way

Prem helplessly just left Anurag and went back to find Heer. Pihu was standing nearby and had heard everything Anurag said about her and her family. Now she was really fumed with him as his attitude was disappointing. If he wanted he could just say something about her but why did he have to go and talk about her family and status? On purpose she walked off from in front of him so he was forced to look at her.

Even though he denied it he couldn't help but look at her as she went pass him and then he kept staring at her as she talked with others and then back with Ananya. He did notice how she kept looking at him and laughing as if she was making fun of him. He should hate her but something was preventing him from doing so. Was it her infectious smile or her amazing big bold eyes which didn't allow him to take his eyes off her? He couldn't decide but it was there.

Soon the night was over and everyone left. When Prem came to see Heer off both of them stared at each other with passion and affection as if telling each other how much they had begun liking each other. Both of them had mutual feelings and knew that from today they won't be the same. They said their heartfelt goodbyes and just as she was leaving in the taxi she stared back at Prem until he was gone far away in the distance.