Saat Rang Pyar Ke - Epilogue: Page 31 - Page 16

Chapter 31: Yeh Vaada Raha

Unhealthy obsessions only grow stronger with time. Jai Vardhan's fixation with Archita did the same. " You better put your son on track or I'll derail him permanently " Manthan warned Pratap Vardhan at his house the night after Holi. Despite prohibitions about playing Holi with unwilling,unsuspecting colleagues in college, Jai Vardhan had picked Archita and thrown her in a tank full of muddy water. His other friends had done the same with Pari. Manthan had wanted to batter his life out of him, but Eklavya forestalled him and lodged a police complaint against Jai Vardhan. Which Ira had circumvented by obtaining anticipatory bail.

"Manthan beta....I'm really sorry about the way Jai behaved. I'm sending him off to the States for his further studies. Hopefully that'll set him straight and keep him away from Archita and trouble." Pratap Vardhan sounded defeated. " Papa................." Ira looked positively stunned as she glared at Manthan. " Papa ...its just because he loves Archita........" " Shut up Ira....Bloody lies to defend your brother ..." Manthan said angrily, advancing towards Ira. "You shut up Manthan....Closing your eyes to the same does not change the fact. " Ira answered with the same emotion and action as Manthan. "Stop it the two of you...." Pratap Vardhan's exasperated voice put a strained pause to the confrontation. "Sorry....Have to attend this call.....Manthan .... I apologize once again and rest assured, Jai will not harass Archita any more." He walked out of the living room.

That left Manthan and Ira standing facing each other. "So your brother loves Archita? I don't know what your definition of love is Ira Vardhan.... But Archita certainly doesn't love or even like your brother. And knowing what a creep your brother is, I'm thankful for that. " "You bloody..." "Listen and listen carefully Ira..." Manthan said menancingly, holding her arm and jerking her close. "If that psycho comes within a mile of any member of my family....I'll make sure he's sent to the place where such people belong ....And this time there won't be 'A-N-Y' bail. Love, is it? he scoffed. "Let me give you a little advice Manthan.....Don't ever fall in love....Or if you do....make sure that the knowledge doesn't reach me. Kyunki uske baad tumhare pyar ko be-anjaam karne ki zimmedari meri. Yeh vaada raha mera tumse." Ira's voice sounded decisive.

Manthan was reminded of this whole episode as Ira tried pacifying an irate Tripti with "Lakshya's my friend. I've promised to help him whenever need be. And I always keep my promise." she finished, looking at Manthan now. "I'll leave now....Congratulations once again Lakshya and KT. Bye Nakul." Ira headed for the doorway.

She knew Manthan would be waiting near her car. "Car is still in one piece......You're losing your touch Manthan." Ira taunted. "No Ira....I'm not." repeating the action of their previous encounter. "I also keep my promises Ira. Ab tumhare anjaam ki zimmedari meri. Yeh .....Mera vaada raha tumse."

Ooooh! Naaahice! I'm liking this twist more and more!

Man, this Jai guy seems to be psycho... The "K...K...K...Kiran" types! It's creepy just even reading about him! 😕

Great job anut! 👏

oohhh so they def despise each other....

hmmmmm... is the story goin the way of manthan marrying ira just for revenge?!?!!

i love the way u write....its so real....and def way better then wat we see on tv.... 👏

Nice twist, but Jai comes across as a real creep, and Ira a lil blind about her brother... So which one have u finally picked for the role of Ira, (Barkha, Rucha or Priyanka)? I'm not too keen on Priyanka, guess Barkha wud be gr8...

Anyways, ur fanfic always leaves me wanting more...

WOW!! i love this new twist... ira and manthan are perfect for each other.. this is great... but i also want to read more about what happened with lakshya and kt.. and how they decided to run away... how lakshya convinced kt to go.. what was the reaction of the entire family.. cuz kt was engaged to manthan.. what happens between nakul and barkha..

YOU ARE AN AMAZING WRITER... you can publish this as a book!! hahah...

I'm not gping to be able to post till the weekend...Apologies for the same

np anut...just update when u can..... 😊

Chapter 32: Shaadi Ke Baad

The repercussions of a marriage are manifold. As Lakshya and Krishna Tulsi realized while each member of the Virani clan took turns to berate them. With futile pacifying attempts by Nakul, who seemed to be fighting a losing battle with his family's determined, decisive attempt to punish the newly wedded couple by turning them out of Shantiniketan. "I don't understand Lakshya what you see in this girl..." Tripti said, looking down at KT. " Or was it that she 'forced' you into marriage?" "Mom....." " Well...Lets see how many weeks nay days this one lasts..." Tripti said, sounding utterly confident of the fact. "That's enough....They just wanted blessings from the elders of this house. If you can't hope for the best atleast don't wish for the worst. " Nakul retorted, glaring openly at Tripti now. "Let's go Lakshya...KT."

"Stop." a firm voice called out from over the balustrade. Mihir Virani, who had been a silent spectator to the spectacle so far, thought things had gone far out of hand. " I agree that what Lakshya and KT did was not right. But I also believe that given their situation, any one of us here would have done the same. Kyun Tulsi........Bhool gayi? " reminding her of the way they had eloped. "But Mihir...." "What is done....is done. There will be no further discussions on this issue. Chapter closed. " Mihir said decisively. " And Krishna Tulsi will be welcomed into the Virani fold just as any newly wedded member is."

" The Virani tradition decrees that the most recent addition to the family welcome the couple. Barkha, will you please do the honors? " Mihir said, giving a benignant look to his favorite grandson, Lakshya. "I'm sorry dadu.....I won't." Mihir turned to face his disobedient daughter-in-law with a stunned expression. "Why not?". "Because that would mean, I accept or condone this marriage. Which I do not." "Barkha....I said the issue about the acceptance of this marriage was closed....As your elder, I expect you to uphold my wishes in this matter and do the needful." "I won't." Barkha applied the same firmness to her voice as Mihir. "I'm really sorry dadu ... but I'd rather not give them any than give them an unfavorable welcome."

"Papa....As the wife of your oldest son, I would like to perform the 'grih pravesh' ceremony for Lakshya and KT." Damini offered. "I hope you will not refuse." she said, casting a glance at her first born's face, which had gone white during the whole Barkha - Mihir confrontation. "Ok Damini." Mihir acquiesed, nodding at her. And turned to give Barkha a half smile, for her open but candid defiance.

It was past one in the night and Barkha walked to the garage. It had been a long day and yet she knew she needed to find and talk to Manthan as soon as possible. He was one of those people who should not be left alone in anger, hurt or pain. She had barely turned the key to open the car door when she felt Nakul's hand on her shoulder. "Going to find Manthan?" Barkha nodded. "I'll drive." She wordlessly handed over the keys, perplexed. "Nakul.....Barkha.....mind if I accompany you guys?" Bhumi called out, looking very worried. "Of course Bhumi...." Nakul said, opening the rear door for her.

They drove around the beaches, Barkha was certain he would be near one. They finally found him. He was in the water, splashing it wildly around. And heard his heartfelt "Why.....Why God.....Why Me? Why me?". "Barkha.....poocho na.....ask him....Why?". Looking at Bhumi, he half waded towards her with a sloshed, "You ...and ...I are so alike............We're....never.......destined ...to get........the one ........we love............"
Bhumi hugged him, holding him before he hit the water. "No Manthan........We're destined to love the one we get...."

awww. that was awesome. i actually feel bad for Manthan, so must Nakul if he was willing to go look for him, or did he just wanna spend time with Bharka?