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He got up early that morning. It was still 5. 25... He was a bit early then regular. It seemed like a dream. He thought to himself. Why is she behaving this way?
Hmmm... He sighed. 'Okay I might be overthinking this one. Afterall I cant hold onto her always... And why am I sitting and wondering about her. Ughhh... Atleast we were good friends. Atleast I had someone and she was really really great... I need to find out what s bothering her. Nikki might tell if Mami said anything to her again. Also Tina may know. '
Dev in his office. Thinking about conversation with Nikki... 'Nikki ne toh kaha ghar pe bhi kuch nahin hua... Toh kya hua hai Ms Bose ko... 'Instead of saying it in his mind ... Last sentence is said aloud.
Tina walks in... "Muzhe nahin pata Sir. But when she had come to give letter she was very disturbed. She also asked me not to email you about it... (Pause)... Sir aap bahut tension mein lag rahen hain. You should clear it out with her"
"haan Tina... Ye ladkiyaan hoti hi complicated hain... (Smiling at Tina)... Okay Get the file ready I asked for some time back, will you? I have meeting in an Hour. Thank you. "
He couldnt get Sonakshi out from his mind the whole day. He was unable to understand what has caused his only soulmate turn away from him. He was a troubled man.
Dev joined family for Dinner today. Nikki and Riya were gossiping. Ishwari spoke finally"kya kar rahe ho Nikki Riya... Thik se khana khao. "
"Aare ma aaj aapko batana bhool gaye... Aaj hum mall mein Sona Di se mile aur uske boyfriend se bhi... " Nikki giggles while Riya cuts her in... "Ma she was looking so sweet aur ma aapke liye pooch rahi thi Dr Bose. "
Ishwari smiles " haan bahut din ho gaye nutrition se mile hue."
Dev is numb and is staring hard at the conversation. He jumps in "She has a boyfriend??? Ms. Bose ne kabhi bataya nahin. "
"Bhaiya, unhone kaha boyfriend nahin hain... But ye nikki... " Riya clarified while glaring at Nikki.
"Kya... Lag toh boyfriend jaisa raha tha. Dekha nahin how he was trying to impress Sona di." Nikki was sounding casual.
Ishawri said "khana khao sub log chup chap. Nikki aisa kisi ke baaren nahin kehete beta. "
Dev wanted to know more. But controlled him self in front of Ma. He must find out more. He somehow managed to finish his meal... Excused himself as his mom complained he hasnt eaten anything and almost ran to his room. He called Tina. "Tina ek kaam karo... Pata lagao... " he felt better to ask tina finding about this new guy.
He was aggitated the whole day. He couldnt fathom the information Tina had given him. Sonakshi was with Mr. Ahuja s son. How is it possible? Why hadnt she told him?? He knew about her fairy tale love she was waiting for. And he had been so absorbed in past 2 months with Gujrals... Natasha... Big merger... Wedding...he hadnt known this progress in her life. He leaned back..He had met Tanveer couple of times in parties and he was really smart guy. Taking over his fathers business progressively ... Tanveer was good looking, Tall... like a prince Sona had wanted. 'I should be happy for her.' But he realised he wasnt. He wasnt liking her being with him...'and its not him... It cant be anyone for that matter... M I jealous???? This is freaking stupid... Why am I thinking like this. Hmmm... '
Tina walked in. She saw his troubled face. "Sir aap thik hain? Shall I get you a coffee?... Also there is an invitation to the party from Mr. Sinha on Friday night."
"I dnt wanna go Tina. Will you please inform... "
Tina cut him " and I found out Mr. Tanveer Ahuja also have been invited. You will probably meet Ms Bose there." She looked at him with affirmative look.
Dev raised an eyebrow. "Okay"
Tina smiled. She knew him inside out. She wanted him to realise that he was in love with Ms. Bose. But she wanted him to self analyse and realise it.
Dev soo wanted to see Sonakshi. He wanted answers to his new found feelings. He had to find solace and he knew she was the key.
"Kya kar rahe ho Tanveer... Look ahead when you are driving will you... " Sonakshi tried to hold the steering. Tanveer put her hand away.
"Haan agar accident hua toh main tumpe blame daalonga ki Sonakshi looked so beautiful... She took my attention away from driving... " both of them laugh while he takes a turn on road. "Lekin vakehi mein aaj tum kuch jyadahi khoobsurat lag rahi ho. Must say m lucky. Party mein sab log tumhe hi dekhenge. Kyun!!"
"Tanveer I hate you. Vaisebhi muzhe ye parties pasand nahin hain aur mood bhi nahin hain. Tum na ki muzhe party mein jabardasti le ja rahe ho... Balki ab ye sab keheke nervous bhi kar rahe ho... " Sonakshi complained.
"Sona darling... Main toh majak kar raha tha...tum se badshakal ladki maine aaj tak nahin dekhi... Chii...kuch karo aapne chehere ka " saying this Tanveer made a face. They both laughed.
At party Sona gets a little scared. "Kya hum kahin aur nahin ja sakte. "
"Sona dont be so nervous. Party hi toh hai. Samajik vivah samelan nahin jo tum itna darr rahi ho." He laughed.. Sona Laughed too "tum bhi na Tanveer ... Kuch bhi bolte ho... " Sona laughed some more .
"I love to see you smile. Tum muskurate hue bahut badsoorat lagati ho... " Sonakshi laughed again.
"I will get you something? I will also meet Sinha uncle... As a proof that I on behalf of Ahujas attended this party. " He smirks and leaves.
Sona all left in thoughts. She thought of Dev and their awkward dance together. She thought of each and every dialogue and remembered Dev saying he wanted to dance with her that day. She so wanted to...
" Hello Ms. Bose. " Her thoughts were interrupted by Dev s voice.
She suddenly became stiff. Couldnt get herself to turn to where the voice came from. She was still in love... Seeing Dev in her dreams... Talking to him dreamily... Hallucinating. She thought she was hearing him again.
"Ms. Bose maine kaha hello. " Dev came in front of her.
"Dekho main bhool chuki hoon tumhe... Koshish toh kar hi rahin hoon. Please chale jao... " Sona hid her face with both her hands.
"Ms. Bose, aap thik hain.Actually aap nahin lag rahee. I mean... Kya bol rahin hain aap... " Dev looked worried.
Sona realised it wasnt a dream. He was actually there.
"Mr Dixit... Aap yahan? "
"R u okay?... M really worried." Dev was about to take Sona s hand.
Dev had watched her as she entered the party hand in hand with her new found love. Dev was speechless seeing her beauty. She really looked pretty in her sleeveless red sparkling blouse with jet black netted sari with red sparkles on the border. Her long red and black dangling earrings made heads turn. Her long bouncy hair were as notorious as they brushed her cheeks... Neckline, deep back... 'Omg she looks soo pretty. How have I missed this before.' Dev was seeing her differently now. It was as if he wanted to dive in her beauty. He kinda knew what was happening to him now and that realisation hit him hard. He also smartly linked Sona s weird behavior with Natashas entry in his life. He really wanted to talk to Sona alone.
Tanveer walked in with 2 drinks.
"Sona tumhari drink. " Tanveer sees Dev. "Ohh Mr Dev Dixit. Real pleasure to meet you again. M Tanveer ... Tanveer Ahuja. "
"Hello... Mr. Ahuja s son right? Nice to meet you Mr... "
"Call me Tanveer... "
Dev nodds.
Tanveer got a call and excused himself.
"Congratulations!!!! " Exclaimed Dev. He kept his gaze fixed on her eyes. He knew they could never lie to him.
"For what Mr Dixit? "
"Aapne bataya nahin hamen... About your new boyfriend. "
"Really aapke paas itna time hain dusaron ke liye jo aapko koi kuch bataye... "
"Hey that s really not fair. Atleast you dont say that. I have always had time for you... But you dint say no... So its confirmed he is your boyfriend.?"
" Aapko apni girlfriend se time mile toh aap dusaron ki life ke baren mein sahi soon sake Mr. Dixit. "
"Aap ye zhagada kahan lekar baith gayi. Ek simple sa sawal hai... Aur aapne mana nahin kiya so m still asking is he your boyfriend?? "
"Aapko suddenly kyun mere life mein interest aaya hai...pehele toh merger natasha ko chodkar aapko kuch dikhata hi nahin tha... " Sonakshi sounded hurt... Still being in party she spoke in low tone.
"Vaise tum gusse mein kuch jyada hi sundar dikh rahi ho... So he is your Boy friend...? " Dev couldn't let go of the question.
She kept glass on the side table and decided to turn away from him... He caught her hand...
"No"... Sona blurted out... "he is not my boyfriend. Please leave me Mr. Dixit. I am not your employee anymore. "
She walked away... Tanveer taps on her shoulder... "R u okay?... You look flushed. What happened? "
"Kuch nahin... "
"Can we dance please. Atleast ek dance toh banata hai... Chalo naa... "
He took her on dance floor where slow music played... He pulled her towards him and She reluctantly gave in. He kept asking her about her not so in mood expression. But she dint speak. Her eyes looking for someone across the hall. Finally music stoped. They are decending from steps of dance floor when Dev walked in..."May I have the pleasure of dancing with this lovely Lady. "
"Sure.. " says Tanveer handing her hand in Dev s hand.
Before Sonakshi realised she was in Devs arms. The close proximity hurt her... She had so yearned for this over last few months and now being where she had always wanted, hurt somehow.. Destiny was cruel.
Zehenseeb musical song from hasee toh fasee played next.
Dev drilled his eyes into Sonakshi s. And guided her on floor... One hand on her waist and one in hers he started to lead...
She couldnt help but look into his mesmerizing eyes... He was for real... Dancing with her... Like in her dreams... She loved being there... In his arms...
Both of them dint speak... But tears filled her eyes... And pearls started to drop one by one. Seeing that Dev was stunned... He knew how hurt she was... How angry she was... She had just walked away... Seeing him and Natasha... Everyday she bore a strong mask and had come to treat his mom... It must be so damn difficult for her... He could now relate to that emotion as he himself felt it seeing her with some one else. He felt guilty for making her suffer unknowingly. He stopped and went to wipe her tears. She stopped him.
"M done Mr. Dixit. Remember maine kaha tha ... Aap jab rude hote ho main handle nahin kar pati aur jab polite hote ho tab bhi nahin... Please leave me alone. "She excused herself.
Tanveer was on call when she came. "Please lets leave... Please... "
"Okay okay... "
He takes her hand and they both leave. Dev watches in silence.
Sona tossed and turned in her bed... She hadnt known what was happening. 'Dev... Again... Really' She really had tried hard to msaw on and Tanveer was a nice guy... He was so much in love with her. She also had come to like Tanveer as a friend. But today again her past unfolded in front of her eyes. Realisation was bitter. She still was into Dev... Complete ly... Absolutely mad for him... Yearning for his love... She hid her face with bedsheet.
Her phone beeped... Mr Dixit calling. It was 2am in nite. She picked up too scared to speak...
"... "
"Sonakshi m downstairs in car. I wanna see you... Now... Please. " Call was cut.
She tiptoed in dark and went downstairs. She saw Dev in his car. He came out.
"Hii sorry aapko itni raat ko uthaya... But its urgent. "
"Is everything okay? Auntiji... " his silence was alarming her. "Mr Dixit... "
"All are okay... Except one... Thats me... And Will you please call me Dev!! "
Sonakshi was numb. He did look troubled. She felt bad.
"Can we go for a coffee... Pls. I know a bistro closeby... "
"Its very late Mr. Dixit. I suggest you can come inside. We can speak over coffee. "
"I want an uninterrupted conversation Sonakshi. "
She liked how he took her name. "There is only me and Ellena home today. Rest all have gone to Kolkata. "
He nodded then.
He looked at her making coffee. She looked beautiful in white lakhanavi kurta pajama which loosely hung on her torso.
He loved every second spent with her post his realisation.
"Coffee Mr Dixit... " Her words brought him back.
"So what brings you here at this time."
She dint sit but preferred to stand near window with her coffee and he had observed she dint give eye contact.
"Is he really not your boyfriend.. I mean... Are you not in love with him?... I mean" he fumbled for right words. His innocent gaze looking for answers.
This was typical dev. Sweet confused innocent. 'where was this going. Suddenly why so much interest in my life'
"Are you seriously here at this hour to know this... Aap thik hain?? "
He got up and walked over to where she was standing "please answer me... This is very important for me. "
" No"
"Please Sonakshi... I beg you. Dont give me more trouble... "
"Maine kaha No... He is not my boyfriend "she stared hard at him. This was new Dev.
He gave a sigh of relief and smiled.
"You dont know how relieved I am... "
He looked at her... "I think this is different Sonakshi. Something happening to me. I mean i had told you main ye sub cheeze nahin samazhata. Aur jabse suna hai tumhare barein mein... Main na thik se kaam kar paa raha hoon... Na soch paa raha hoon. Main party mein bhi sirf tum se milne aaya tha. I think I am in ... Love with you "
She was taken a back with his confession. She wasnt ready to take it in. She was dumbfounded.
Dev hearing nill response went more close to Sona. He held her arms.
"Sonakshi...!! Are you listening to mee? "
Sona was shy. She was not able to absorb sudden hint of happiness. She looked down.
"Sona look at me. "
She looked up to him. Tears filled her eyes. This was her moment.
"Mr. Dixit.. "
"Dev... " he corrected.
"Dev..." She managed to say his name.
"Bolo Sona... Tumi kuch toh bolo... Do you love me?? "
His tumi dialogue made her smile.
"It took you so long Mr. Dixit... I have never felt like this creazy for anyone in my life. I fell for that person who cared for me in hospital, who told me his life secrets just to keep me awake, who danced with street kids like a child, one who cares for his family, one who brought cake for my mom just because he mistakenly spoiled one, when he wrote beautiful things in profile he made for me, when he made sandwich for me because i was hungry, one who is jealous just to see me with another man... It has been always you. I love you too Dev"
Dev couldnt hold any further... He pulled her towards him.
This is where her dream came to reality... In his arms.. Forever.
Hmmm... He sighed. 'Okay I might be overthinking this one. Afterall I cant hold onto her always... And why am I sitting and wondering about her. Ughhh... Atleast we were good friends. Atleast I had someone and she was really really great... I need to find out what s bothering her. Nikki might tell if Mami said anything to her again. Also Tina may know. '
Dev in his office. Thinking about conversation with Nikki... 'Nikki ne toh kaha ghar pe bhi kuch nahin hua... Toh kya hua hai Ms Bose ko... 'Instead of saying it in his mind ... Last sentence is said aloud.
Tina walks in... "Muzhe nahin pata Sir. But when she had come to give letter she was very disturbed. She also asked me not to email you about it... (Pause)... Sir aap bahut tension mein lag rahen hain. You should clear it out with her"
"haan Tina... Ye ladkiyaan hoti hi complicated hain... (Smiling at Tina)... Okay Get the file ready I asked for some time back, will you? I have meeting in an Hour. Thank you. "
He couldnt get Sonakshi out from his mind the whole day. He was unable to understand what has caused his only soulmate turn away from him. He was a troubled man.
Dev joined family for Dinner today. Nikki and Riya were gossiping. Ishwari spoke finally"kya kar rahe ho Nikki Riya... Thik se khana khao. "
"Aare ma aaj aapko batana bhool gaye... Aaj hum mall mein Sona Di se mile aur uske boyfriend se bhi... " Nikki giggles while Riya cuts her in... "Ma she was looking so sweet aur ma aapke liye pooch rahi thi Dr Bose. "
Ishwari smiles " haan bahut din ho gaye nutrition se mile hue."
Dev is numb and is staring hard at the conversation. He jumps in "She has a boyfriend??? Ms. Bose ne kabhi bataya nahin. "
"Bhaiya, unhone kaha boyfriend nahin hain... But ye nikki... " Riya clarified while glaring at Nikki.
"Kya... Lag toh boyfriend jaisa raha tha. Dekha nahin how he was trying to impress Sona di." Nikki was sounding casual.
Ishawri said "khana khao sub log chup chap. Nikki aisa kisi ke baaren nahin kehete beta. "
Dev wanted to know more. But controlled him self in front of Ma. He must find out more. He somehow managed to finish his meal... Excused himself as his mom complained he hasnt eaten anything and almost ran to his room. He called Tina. "Tina ek kaam karo... Pata lagao... " he felt better to ask tina finding about this new guy.
He was aggitated the whole day. He couldnt fathom the information Tina had given him. Sonakshi was with Mr. Ahuja s son. How is it possible? Why hadnt she told him?? He knew about her fairy tale love she was waiting for. And he had been so absorbed in past 2 months with Gujrals... Natasha... Big merger... Wedding...he hadnt known this progress in her life. He leaned back..He had met Tanveer couple of times in parties and he was really smart guy. Taking over his fathers business progressively ... Tanveer was good looking, Tall... like a prince Sona had wanted. 'I should be happy for her.' But he realised he wasnt. He wasnt liking her being with him...'and its not him... It cant be anyone for that matter... M I jealous???? This is freaking stupid... Why am I thinking like this. Hmmm... '
Tina walked in. She saw his troubled face. "Sir aap thik hain? Shall I get you a coffee?... Also there is an invitation to the party from Mr. Sinha on Friday night."
"I dnt wanna go Tina. Will you please inform... "
Tina cut him " and I found out Mr. Tanveer Ahuja also have been invited. You will probably meet Ms Bose there." She looked at him with affirmative look.
Dev raised an eyebrow. "Okay"
Tina smiled. She knew him inside out. She wanted him to realise that he was in love with Ms. Bose. But she wanted him to self analyse and realise it.
Dev soo wanted to see Sonakshi. He wanted answers to his new found feelings. He had to find solace and he knew she was the key.
"Kya kar rahe ho Tanveer... Look ahead when you are driving will you... " Sonakshi tried to hold the steering. Tanveer put her hand away.
"Haan agar accident hua toh main tumpe blame daalonga ki Sonakshi looked so beautiful... She took my attention away from driving... " both of them laugh while he takes a turn on road. "Lekin vakehi mein aaj tum kuch jyadahi khoobsurat lag rahi ho. Must say m lucky. Party mein sab log tumhe hi dekhenge. Kyun!!"
"Tanveer I hate you. Vaisebhi muzhe ye parties pasand nahin hain aur mood bhi nahin hain. Tum na ki muzhe party mein jabardasti le ja rahe ho... Balki ab ye sab keheke nervous bhi kar rahe ho... " Sonakshi complained.
"Sona darling... Main toh majak kar raha tha...tum se badshakal ladki maine aaj tak nahin dekhi... Chii...kuch karo aapne chehere ka " saying this Tanveer made a face. They both laughed.
At party Sona gets a little scared. "Kya hum kahin aur nahin ja sakte. "
"Sona dont be so nervous. Party hi toh hai. Samajik vivah samelan nahin jo tum itna darr rahi ho." He laughed.. Sona Laughed too "tum bhi na Tanveer ... Kuch bhi bolte ho... " Sona laughed some more .
"I love to see you smile. Tum muskurate hue bahut badsoorat lagati ho... " Sonakshi laughed again.
"I will get you something? I will also meet Sinha uncle... As a proof that I on behalf of Ahujas attended this party. " He smirks and leaves.
Sona all left in thoughts. She thought of Dev and their awkward dance together. She thought of each and every dialogue and remembered Dev saying he wanted to dance with her that day. She so wanted to...
" Hello Ms. Bose. " Her thoughts were interrupted by Dev s voice.
She suddenly became stiff. Couldnt get herself to turn to where the voice came from. She was still in love... Seeing Dev in her dreams... Talking to him dreamily... Hallucinating. She thought she was hearing him again.
"Ms. Bose maine kaha hello. " Dev came in front of her.
"Dekho main bhool chuki hoon tumhe... Koshish toh kar hi rahin hoon. Please chale jao... " Sona hid her face with both her hands.
"Ms. Bose, aap thik hain.Actually aap nahin lag rahee. I mean... Kya bol rahin hain aap... " Dev looked worried.
Sona realised it wasnt a dream. He was actually there.
"Mr Dixit... Aap yahan? "
"R u okay?... M really worried." Dev was about to take Sona s hand.
Dev had watched her as she entered the party hand in hand with her new found love. Dev was speechless seeing her beauty. She really looked pretty in her sleeveless red sparkling blouse with jet black netted sari with red sparkles on the border. Her long red and black dangling earrings made heads turn. Her long bouncy hair were as notorious as they brushed her cheeks... Neckline, deep back... 'Omg she looks soo pretty. How have I missed this before.' Dev was seeing her differently now. It was as if he wanted to dive in her beauty. He kinda knew what was happening to him now and that realisation hit him hard. He also smartly linked Sona s weird behavior with Natashas entry in his life. He really wanted to talk to Sona alone.
Tanveer walked in with 2 drinks.
"Sona tumhari drink. " Tanveer sees Dev. "Ohh Mr Dev Dixit. Real pleasure to meet you again. M Tanveer ... Tanveer Ahuja. "
"Hello... Mr. Ahuja s son right? Nice to meet you Mr... "
"Call me Tanveer... "
Dev nodds.
Tanveer got a call and excused himself.
"Congratulations!!!! " Exclaimed Dev. He kept his gaze fixed on her eyes. He knew they could never lie to him.
"For what Mr Dixit? "
"Aapne bataya nahin hamen... About your new boyfriend. "
"Really aapke paas itna time hain dusaron ke liye jo aapko koi kuch bataye... "
"Hey that s really not fair. Atleast you dont say that. I have always had time for you... But you dint say no... So its confirmed he is your boyfriend.?"
" Aapko apni girlfriend se time mile toh aap dusaron ki life ke baren mein sahi soon sake Mr. Dixit. "
"Aap ye zhagada kahan lekar baith gayi. Ek simple sa sawal hai... Aur aapne mana nahin kiya so m still asking is he your boyfriend?? "
"Aapko suddenly kyun mere life mein interest aaya hai...pehele toh merger natasha ko chodkar aapko kuch dikhata hi nahin tha... " Sonakshi sounded hurt... Still being in party she spoke in low tone.
"Vaise tum gusse mein kuch jyada hi sundar dikh rahi ho... So he is your Boy friend...? " Dev couldn't let go of the question.
She kept glass on the side table and decided to turn away from him... He caught her hand...
"No"... Sona blurted out... "he is not my boyfriend. Please leave me Mr. Dixit. I am not your employee anymore. "
She walked away... Tanveer taps on her shoulder... "R u okay?... You look flushed. What happened? "
"Kuch nahin... "
"Can we dance please. Atleast ek dance toh banata hai... Chalo naa... "
He took her on dance floor where slow music played... He pulled her towards him and She reluctantly gave in. He kept asking her about her not so in mood expression. But she dint speak. Her eyes looking for someone across the hall. Finally music stoped. They are decending from steps of dance floor when Dev walked in..."May I have the pleasure of dancing with this lovely Lady. "
"Sure.. " says Tanveer handing her hand in Dev s hand.
Before Sonakshi realised she was in Devs arms. The close proximity hurt her... She had so yearned for this over last few months and now being where she had always wanted, hurt somehow.. Destiny was cruel.
Zehenseeb musical song from hasee toh fasee played next.
Dev drilled his eyes into Sonakshi s. And guided her on floor... One hand on her waist and one in hers he started to lead...
She couldnt help but look into his mesmerizing eyes... He was for real... Dancing with her... Like in her dreams... She loved being there... In his arms...
Both of them dint speak... But tears filled her eyes... And pearls started to drop one by one. Seeing that Dev was stunned... He knew how hurt she was... How angry she was... She had just walked away... Seeing him and Natasha... Everyday she bore a strong mask and had come to treat his mom... It must be so damn difficult for her... He could now relate to that emotion as he himself felt it seeing her with some one else. He felt guilty for making her suffer unknowingly. He stopped and went to wipe her tears. She stopped him.
"M done Mr. Dixit. Remember maine kaha tha ... Aap jab rude hote ho main handle nahin kar pati aur jab polite hote ho tab bhi nahin... Please leave me alone. "She excused herself.
Tanveer was on call when she came. "Please lets leave... Please... "
"Okay okay... "
He takes her hand and they both leave. Dev watches in silence.
Sona tossed and turned in her bed... She hadnt known what was happening. 'Dev... Again... Really' She really had tried hard to msaw on and Tanveer was a nice guy... He was so much in love with her. She also had come to like Tanveer as a friend. But today again her past unfolded in front of her eyes. Realisation was bitter. She still was into Dev... Complete ly... Absolutely mad for him... Yearning for his love... She hid her face with bedsheet.
Her phone beeped... Mr Dixit calling. It was 2am in nite. She picked up too scared to speak...
"... "
"Sonakshi m downstairs in car. I wanna see you... Now... Please. " Call was cut.
She tiptoed in dark and went downstairs. She saw Dev in his car. He came out.
"Hii sorry aapko itni raat ko uthaya... But its urgent. "
"Is everything okay? Auntiji... " his silence was alarming her. "Mr Dixit... "
"All are okay... Except one... Thats me... And Will you please call me Dev!! "
Sonakshi was numb. He did look troubled. She felt bad.
"Can we go for a coffee... Pls. I know a bistro closeby... "
"Its very late Mr. Dixit. I suggest you can come inside. We can speak over coffee. "
"I want an uninterrupted conversation Sonakshi. "
She liked how he took her name. "There is only me and Ellena home today. Rest all have gone to Kolkata. "
He nodded then.
He looked at her making coffee. She looked beautiful in white lakhanavi kurta pajama which loosely hung on her torso.
He loved every second spent with her post his realisation.
"Coffee Mr Dixit... " Her words brought him back.
"So what brings you here at this time."
She dint sit but preferred to stand near window with her coffee and he had observed she dint give eye contact.
"Is he really not your boyfriend.. I mean... Are you not in love with him?... I mean" he fumbled for right words. His innocent gaze looking for answers.
This was typical dev. Sweet confused innocent. 'where was this going. Suddenly why so much interest in my life'
"Are you seriously here at this hour to know this... Aap thik hain?? "
He got up and walked over to where she was standing "please answer me... This is very important for me. "
" No"
"Please Sonakshi... I beg you. Dont give me more trouble... "
"Maine kaha No... He is not my boyfriend "she stared hard at him. This was new Dev.
He gave a sigh of relief and smiled.
"You dont know how relieved I am... "
He looked at her... "I think this is different Sonakshi. Something happening to me. I mean i had told you main ye sub cheeze nahin samazhata. Aur jabse suna hai tumhare barein mein... Main na thik se kaam kar paa raha hoon... Na soch paa raha hoon. Main party mein bhi sirf tum se milne aaya tha. I think I am in ... Love with you "
She was taken a back with his confession. She wasnt ready to take it in. She was dumbfounded.
Dev hearing nill response went more close to Sona. He held her arms.
"Sonakshi...!! Are you listening to mee? "
Sona was shy. She was not able to absorb sudden hint of happiness. She looked down.
"Sona look at me. "
She looked up to him. Tears filled her eyes. This was her moment.
"Mr. Dixit.. "
"Dev... " he corrected.
"Dev..." She managed to say his name.
"Bolo Sona... Tumi kuch toh bolo... Do you love me?? "
His tumi dialogue made her smile.
"It took you so long Mr. Dixit... I have never felt like this creazy for anyone in my life. I fell for that person who cared for me in hospital, who told me his life secrets just to keep me awake, who danced with street kids like a child, one who cares for his family, one who brought cake for my mom just because he mistakenly spoiled one, when he wrote beautiful things in profile he made for me, when he made sandwich for me because i was hungry, one who is jealous just to see me with another man... It has been always you. I love you too Dev"
Dev couldnt hold any further... He pulled her towards him.
This is where her dream came to reality... In his arms.. Forever.
Shiv Shakti
