Part 3
Getting Closer
Pihu: Heer sach me hamne itna ghamundee insaan nahi dekha
Heer: kya Pihu abhi tak osse lekar bethee ho. Ab jaane bhi do
Pihu: I don't know how Prem Juneja is his brother and make that twin brother. Wo to kitne acche hai. Logo se baat karne kee tameeez bhi hai. Such an empire doesn't deserve to be in the hands of such an irrevelent man. I would rather have Prem Juneja being their soul and whole boss
Heer: (smiled) Come on Pihu we don't really know Anurag Juneja that well so it's wrong to make such a judgement. Hosakta hai ke jesa hum soch rahe hai onke baare me waise wo hai nahi.
Pihu: Me jaantee hu ke wo aise hee hai (strong headed) First impressions are everything my dear. It helps you decide what kind of person you are. Wese bhi ab maine thaanliya hai ke Anurag Juneja ke saath me kabhi koi rishta nahi rakhna chahungi
Heer: Theek hai (sly smile) wese dekhne me to wo bhi bohat acche hai, hai na?
Pihu: khaakh acche hai (grunted) Jesee seerat, wesee surat, Bhool gayee kya kaha tha onhone, '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 ' (grunted again) I'm quite amused to tell you the truth. Khud to kisee bandar se kam nahi or chale dusro pe ungli uthaane.
Heer: (laughs) Tum bhi na Pihu then it would be like insulting Prem Juneja too since they look exactly the same
Pihu: Naah if you look at it there are several differences and Prem Juneja is definitely much better
Both the girls laughed about it and continued mocking Anurag.
Next evening all of them were invited to the Oberoi's hotel for a wedding reception. It wasn't a really grand one as it wasn't a millionaire's wedding but they were a good friend of Prem and Anurag. He was also a good friend of Lalit. Heer had expected Prem to be there and she was glad that he was. When they arrived he approached and took her away with him. Everyone was happy about it but one - Anurag who as usual stood in a corner looking over everyone with contempt. Yet again he was forced to come by Prem when they would have returned back to Delhi.
Daljit was busy yakking amongst her friends and this time she was showing off more than usual.
DJ: You've heard right Mrs. Gupta (talking with arrogance) Prem Juneja is certainly interested in my daughter Heer
Mrs. Gupta: Acha? per jaha tak mujhe pata hai on dono kee to ek hee mulaqaat huwee hai
DJ: to kya huwa (showing off) meree Heer hai hee aisee jise ek hee nazar dekhe ke pasand aajaaye. After all the best always gets the best
Mrs. Gupta: (laughed) You're certainly a lucky goose
DJ: Of course (put her shoulders up and showed off her attire and accessories) This alliance is going to bring so much good fortune that my luck has just begun
Anurag observed everyone passing by and he heard Daljit's conversation and wasn't pleased about it. Then he saw Prem with Heer and he became stiffer. So he didn't listen to him.
Meanwhile Ashlesha and Veera were up to mischief and they began teasing some boys they just met. They tied the boys' feet with cloths and then when the boys' fell after attempting to walk, both Ashlesha and Veera got into fits of laughter. Then the boys chased both the girls and in between Veera threw some of her marbles on the ground which made the boys slip and it gave Ashlesha and Veera another chance to laugh.
Anurag observed this and continued to disapprove even more.
Pihu was with Ananya
Pihu: Yeh Ashlesha or Veera kabhi nahi sudrengee
Ananya: Pihu, they're still young to become sensible. Gradually maturity will take over
Pihu: I know but Ananya they're both adults now
Ananya: Oh leave them alone Pihu (mischievous grin) ab mujhe batao ke Prem Juneja or Heer ke beech kya horaha hai
Both of them looked towards the corner where Prem and Heer were talking, smiling and teasing.
Pihu: You know I'm dearly happy for Heer (big grin) Haven't seen her this happy before and the biggest thing is that she finally found the person she was looking for
Ananya: to kya onhone bata diya ke wo Heer ko pasand karte hai?
Pihu: onhe batane kee zaroorat hee nahi paree, onka ishaara hee kaafi tha
Anurag kept staring at Prem and Heer with a stern angry look as if he was slowly boiling inside.
All of a sudden his anger was dying down and he didn't know the reason. Then his eyes swiftly moved by the wind and that's when he realised what it was. Pihu was smiling and that smile was spellbinding. He tried looking away but he found it impossible.
Pihu: I would call them the best couple in the world
Ananya: don't you think it's too early to judge that (she frowned and Pihu gave her a curious look) I mean he hasn't even said anything like that to her to suggest they are even a couple
Pihu: I understand Ananya (sighed) per zara dekho na inhe. inhe dekhe tumhe nahi lagta ke dono me behat pyaar hai?
Again both of them stared at Prem and Heer and were dazzled by their proximity. it surely did reflect love.
Meanwhile Anurag had forgotten about Prem and Heer as his gaze was fixated on only one person - Pihu. He hadn't noticed this in the first meeting but now something was different. She was different.
Half an hour later
Ananya: (whispered near Pihu's ear) I don't think you're aware but from the past half hour Anurag Juneja seems to be staring at you
Pihu: (turned sideways to see and grunted)I don't know what his problem is. If he thinks I'll be scared of his arrogance then he his highly mistaken.
Ananya: Shayad kuch or baat hai
Pihu: Tum onhe choro. There are far more interesting people around
Pihu and Ananya continued chatting
Nupur was a socialite and a very close friend of both Prem and Anurag. It simply meant she was also one of the stuck up wannabes. She had quite close relations with Anurag, in particular, professional as well as personal and had always had an eye for him and had done many things to get his attention but he had always been uninterested. This party bored her and seeing Anurag was the only best thing.
Nupur: Anurag, (light hug and flying kisses) I know how you must be feeling in this rather low party but we've got to keep appearances right (referring to everyone else but her)
Anurag: You're quite correct Nupur (talking away from her) But I must say that tonight something very distinct has caught my eye and I simply can't look away
Nupur: (feels delighted) Really? May I enquire as to what that is?
Anurag: There are a set of enchanting eyes which have been mapped all over my mind.
Nupur: Oh really? (even more delighted) pray do tell me who is the lucky one
Anurag: Priyamvada Maan
When she heard that she frowned and looked in the direction he was looking at and when she saw Pihu a rage filled up in her and she burned with jealousy. Then she just walked off with a humph.
Prem and Heer were lost in their own world
Prem: I hope you enjoyed my poem?
Heer: Bohat hee khoobsurat thee
Prem: But not as beautiful as you. You've simply given me a new inspiration or ose me lafz me kabhi izhaar nahi karpaaunga per phir bhi koshish karunga.
He smiled
Prem: Mere khwaabo ke is gulistaan me
Tumse hee to bahaar chaahee hain
Phoolo me rang mere the lekin
Onme khushbu tumhise aayee hain
She blushed whilst Prem admired her innocense.
Heer: You've transformed me into something I'm not
Prem: Aap hai hee aisee to isme mera kya kasoor? Puree dunya ek taraf or aap kee sundarta ek taraf.
He came closer to her and she became shy
Pihu and Ananya observied and both were delighted with the sight.
Veera and Ashlesha had now become bored with teasing the boys and wanted to do something else.
Veera: This party is a big bore
Ashlesha: Of course (moaning) Where's the music and dancing
Veera: How will we get anything decent (looked towards the music corner and found Mauli with the sitar) when we don't even have 21st century music
she stood up and strode towards Mauli
Veera: Mauli! Mauli! Stop with your nonsense
she said it so loud that everyone paused and looked in their direction
Mauli: Stop it Veera, is this the way to behave? This is a wedding so you have soft tantric music. Why you making so much noise?
Veera: kyu ke ose sunkar hamare kaan pakgaye hai. (annoyed) We can't even dance with this ancient garbage
Mauli: Don't insult classical music (outraged) the last few notes are remaining so let me finish then you can have your hip hop and rap
Veera: nahi! isee waqt yeh band karo (kept pulling the sitar from her) Ma! Ma! aap kaheeye na Mauli se ke yeh band kare
DJ: Oh stop it Mauli. No one is even listening to that nonsense you're playing. Or wese bhi party me hamesha high class music hona chaheeye (towards Veera) Jao beta tujhe jo karna hai karsakti hain
Mauli made an aghast face and Veera giggled and stuck her tongue out at her.
it just put up a show in front of everyone and Pihu just wanted to hide away somehwere. She was really frustrated with her foolish sisters.
Mauli: (stands up) Fine! Do whatever you wish. I've no intention of becoming uncivilised beasts
Veera just made a face at her and walked off towards the DJ and gave her list of favourites. Then she dragged the previous boys with her too.
Everyone seemed to smile at all of them and many joined the dance floor
Ananya: Looks like someone is having fun (pointing towards Prem and Heer)
Pihu: Bilkul
Both of them looked upon the dancers and Prem and Heer also joining in. Everyone was enjoying themselves.
Anurag still stood staring at Pihu and occasionally observing Prem and Heer. He had realised both of them were getting quite close and if he didn't do anything quick then things would become worse. He needed to save his brother
Anurag thought: I'll have to stop you before it's too late
Just then he heard a soft laughter and he turned towards Pihu again forgetting about Prem and Heer.
Mr. Gupta: Hey Mr. Anurag (very jolly) why aren't you dancing?
Anurag: No thanks (replied curtly) I don't really dance
Mr. Gupta: Oh come on (grabbed Anurag's hand) I'm sure plenty of young women here would be waiting to dance with you
Anurag: That might be true (removing his hand out of his grip) But I'm afraid I'll have to decline
Mr. Gupta: Are you sure? (Anurag nodded and left)
Veera and Ashlesha had got over excited with the boys in the dance.
Pihu: I think I better stop my sisters (to Ananya) before they make more trouble
She began walking towards the dancers passing by Mr. Gupta and Anurag.
Mr. Gupta: (with delight) Ah Pihu beta
Pihu: Oh hi Gupta uncle (turned around with a smile)
Mr. Gupta: tum bhi yu yaha akelee kya kharee ho? Why aren't you dancing?
Pihu: (still smiling) May be next time uncle
Mr. Gupta: Nonsense! You've got to dance; look I've even got a great partner for you
Took her hand and brought to Anurag
Mr. Gupta: Mr. Anurag dekhye Pihu bhi yu akele kharee hai. So why don't you both dance together?
Pihu: Uncle I told you maybe next time (frowns at Anurag)
Anurag: There would be no inconvenience if you'll join me (extended his hand out towards her)
Pihu: But it would be inconvenient for me (gave a disappointed look) First of all I don't really dance (pointed her finger towards him) And even if I do then dancing with you, would be completely out of question.
Saying that she strode towards the dancers.
Anurag was dazed by her attitude and instead of getting angry he felt impressed. Soon the night was over and the party was over too.
Few days later in Maan Niwas
The family was having dinner when there was a phone call.
Lalit: hello?
Prem: Good evening sir. I hope I'm not disturbing you
Lalit: not at all Mr. Juneja (he smiled)
Prem: I'm sorry sir for calling so late per baat kuch khaas thi isliye abhi phone karliya
DJ: kiska phone hai Lalit?
Lalit: (put his hand on the receiver) It's Prem Juneja and he wants to speak with Heer
DJ: Prem Juneja (really excited)
Lalit went to hand it over to Heer but in between a hyper Daljeet snatched it. Heer was not happy about it. Perhaps Prem wanted to say something personal to her and she didn't want everyone to know.
Whilst Daljeet spoke with him her face was lit up and she couldn't stop smiling. Soon she put the phone down.
Lalit: kya kaha osne Daljit?
DJ: Just what I had expected (delighted) Prem Juneja has cordially invited Heer for a dinner party at his farm house in Khandala tomorrow night and he wants her to go with him. Or wo aaj raat ko hee nikalne waale hain to he wants her to come right now.
Heer and Pihu both were delighted
DJ: This is great! I say you should leave right now Heer
Lalit: Daljit (unhappy) itnee raat gaye tum Heer ko bhejne kee soch rahee ho? I don't agree with this at all, or phir bahar itna toofan bhi hai. I'll talk with Prem Juneja
DJ: Toofan hain to even better (she stood up to usher Heer) Come on you must leave now you've got to start packing (she stopped and thought about something) No wait! It would be better if you go without any extra clothes. No clothes plus rain would be the perfect excuses to stay over for an extra night
Heer: Ma! (Alarmed by her mother's ill thinking) yeh aap kya kehrahee hai
DJ: sahi to kehrahee hu me. I don't want to hear anything more Heer. This is the perfect opportunity for you to lure him towards you and keep him hooked under your spell. (Made a face) I know how many others are just waiting to snatch him away
Pihu: (stood up disagreeing) Ma please this is wrong.
DJ: Pihu don't forget I'm your mother and I very well know what is right and what's wrong (Pihu tried to protest but DJ prevented with her hand) Bus me kuch nahi sunna chahte (she prevented Lalit too) Not from you either Lalit.
Everyone was helpless and Heer had to oblige to her mother's wishes. She was sent out by herself in a taxi. The night was terrible with heavy wind and rain. There was zero visibility on the road and Heer panicked as the bumpy ride continued.
Pihu looked at the weather from her room window and was really worried about Heer and hoped she was well.
After about half an hour but it had seemed like forever for Heer, she saw she had reached these gates which meant she had reached Juneja residence. There was no guard around so noone answered to open the gates. She paid the taxi and then stood outside in the rain waiting for someone to come and open up. At first she had made the decision to return back in the taxi itself but she knew that her mother was not going to listen to anything and force her to go back. She tried her chance and waited.
Half an hour later Heer was invited in and was told that another car waited for her since everyone else have already left. She tried to get up but her head felt heavy due to the exposure to the heavy rain and cold. As she sat in the car she felt a bit shaky and soon she saw these black dots. Before she knew it she passed out.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
