Saat Rang Pyar Ke - Epilogue: Page 31 - Page 20

Chapter 37: Saudagar

It is funny something as capricious as time fails to change people and their tastes. Om Doshi's mansion was the same opulent structure as it was eleven years ago. From the elaborate signboard which proclaimed its inhabitants' business acumen to the well furnished living room where she she was ushered, Barkha could sense no evident alteration. Not in the alignment of the chairs, the couch or the divan. Not even in the color of the drapes in the room. "You've been to this house before beta. Remember anything?" the old family retainer, who ushered her into the room, asked Barkha. Barkha's monosyllabic reply was a simple "Yes." "Shall I get you anything to drink? To eat?". "No.Thank you." "Saab will be here soon." "Thank you." The old man made to leave and just before he exited the room he turned back and said in a poignant voice, "You know beta, the only regret which Sagar beta's mother had before her death was that she did not see a reconciliation between father and son in her lifetime. I hope you and Saab come to terms before the end of Saab's lifetime."

"I hope I haven't kept you waiting for long." Her grandfather's voice was as professional as always. "No Sir." "Well, Have a seat. I'm sure you've been reading the newspapers these past couple of days. You've seen your husband's lack of responsibility towards the Doshi name. He's a Virani and look what he does ------------ Absolutely no botheration about Doshi reputation. Why the ................" "I'm well aware of Nakul's virtues and vices, Sir." Barkha said in an even tone. "Well...okay....But as you know I've revoked my earlier will which gave your husband 51% share of Doshi Inns.....The sole franchise of Doshi group which your father started on his own. Before I sign them away in your name, I want you to disassociate yourself with Nakul Virani. Professionally atleast, though if you want to do so personally I would be glad. But then of course you'll do that on your own, you are not going to be working as Nakul Virani's banquet manager when you are the majority stakeholder of Doshi Inns. That was a lowly job. God knows why you took it up in the first place. The contents of the new will would be disclosed in the party tomorrow. In your favor. And you'll announce your disaffiliation with Virani Restaurant. Ok?"

Barkha heard her grandfather out with perfect calm. She however did not assent to or contest her grandfather's statements. "I'll see you at the party tomorrow Sir." " Barkha, I hope you remember that Sagar invested a lot in Doshi Inns. He loved it like he loved your mother and his fondest hope was that you own and run it with the same level of commitment and passion as he did. Your father would have wanted you to do atleast that much for Doshi Inns." Barkha nodded and walked to the door. Om Doshi smiled to himself. "One more thing .... Your husband would have to pay considerable penalty since the contract he signed with Harrah's would be invalidated now. In lieu of protecting our reputation in the market, I would be willing to loan him the amount. Interest free. You manage Doshi Inns. I'll manage your husband."

Chapter 38: Elaan

The glizty bash at Om Doshi's palatial house was a far cry from the classy but essentially subtle celebrations held at Shantiniketan. The Doshi grandeur was on full display, from the extravagant decorations to the rich cuisine. The event was as high profile as it could get and Om Doshi welcomed all his guests personally. With a smile. Including Nakul Virani.

"Ladies and gentlemen...." Om Doshi addressed the gathering. " I thank you all for accomodating this event in your busy schedules. Today's party marks the Platinum Jubilee of Doshi Industries. Also, as you all know, I've also revoked my will which gave the ownership of Doshi Inns into the unfortunate hands of my granddaughter's husband, Nakul Virani." He paused to look at the Viranis' who, barring Nakul and Manthan, wore identical expressions of displeasure. He concluded with, "Doshi Inns goes back to its rightful owner ...... Barkha......."

If she was in any kind of conflict within, Barkha's composed face did not display any signs of it as she walked up the dais. "Like my grandfather before me, I bid everyone a very warm welcome and thank you all for coming. My grandfather was benevolent enough to give me a chance to accept or refuse the proprietership of Doshi Inns. With strings attached of course. I don't form attachments very easily and other than my deceased parents, there are only three more people in this world I can and will do anything for. And suprisingly, despite their distinctive ways of putting it across, the message remained the same. That my love for my parents, particularly my father should not give anybody an excuse to make me do what I don't want to or give them a right to manipulate my life to their advantage in any way. I don't need a brick and mortar edifice in my name to sustain my father's memories. I choose to remain Nakul Virani's wife and 'the Head of Catering for Virani Group of Hotels' , on account of my promotion. Thanks for the offer Sir....But you can go ahead and manage Doshi Inns. I'll manage my husband."


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Sorry for the delay ................I apologize....

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it is much bettet than the stories of ekta shows
i do not watch the ksbkbt episodes
but i will defenitely read this story as it is posted
there is another fanfic about manthan and sneha
it is also developing good
good job keep it up

Chapter 39: Anurag

Putting on a non chalant expression after Barkha's extempore speech, Om Doshi addressed the silent assembly once again. "Your call as usual Barkha.....But I'm sure you and the Virani's would enjoy my hospitality for some more time....I am your grandfather after all.....So..............Lets change the sombre mood shall we?...................Music................"

Watching the young and not so young couples dancing to "Jab koi baat bigad jaye" brought back old memories to Ganga. Of times when she and Sahil danced to the song during the numerous Virani celebration. Infact Damini and Tanya often called them the "Baat bigad jaye" couple. "Baat bigad he to gayi" Sahil almost whispered from behind her. She turned around to look at him. " You still 'dedicate' a song for every situation, Sahil?". "Yes I do." "What about this one?" she asked him pensively. Sahil waited for a while before reciting "Hazaar raahein mudke dekhein....kahin se koi sada na aayi." "I wasn't talking about the one between us Sahil." she said bitterly and relapsed into silence.

" Barkha referred you in out there, didn't she?" Sahil asked genially, trying to change her sombre mood. "You must be happy for her." "More thankful than happy Sahil....Thankful that someone seeks my advice, someone for whom I am an elder, someone for whom I am a maternal figure, if not a mother." Ganga said, her eyes looking farther away where Nakul and Lakshya were laughing over something. " Thankful that my responsibilities as a mother remain, even if my own children refuse to acknowledge me as such." "I'll.....I'll get you a drink........". Sahil turned to move, unwilling to cause her any more hurt by making her reminisce about their past. "Sahil.......Wait........Barkha always had a lot of masked rancour against her grandfather. For giving her mother the grief of unacceptance. For depriving her the share of paternal love she deserved from him and her grandmother. For the lack of love and affection towards an orphaned twelve year old whose sole living relative denied her existence. In her face..........You know what I told her today? I told her that sometimes the best punishment we give to those who betray us in the worst possible manner is...................forgiving them....In absolution." Ganga looked up to Sahil the same way she had when she discovered his infidelity. " I..................forgive you Sahil...............Because hurting or belittling you or any other form of revenge does not give me the peace I so desperately seek.........Because whatever else you did, you loved our kids enough for the two of us......................Because letting it go is the only way..........................."

"What a cozy twosome......" Tripti's acerbic voice brought a discomfited Ganga back to the Doshi party reality. "Why Ganga.....You look so pale.....Here...Lets get you two something to drink....Waiter....."
Tripti picked up a random glass from the uniformed attendant's serving tray. "Here you go......'Scarlet Woman' " to a completely blanched Ganga. "Tripti....Shut.... " before an enraged Sahil could complete his sentence, Tripti rounded it off with a "Relax Sahil.....It is the name of the mocktail......I couldn't possibly address Ganga as a Scarlet Woman, can I ?"

"Of course you can't mom....." Nakul's voice called pleasantly. "Ms. Mehta is more the 'Lady in White', isn't she dad? .......As in the legend..." he added softly. "Ma'am.....Can I have this dance with you?" he offered a hand to an astonished Ganga as the song "Chup tum raho....chup hum rahein" started playing. "I would have danced with Barkha...." Nakul said drawing her to the dance floor," But I figured I'll wait till the next party to maim my feet." Ganga chuckled at his trying-to-make-a-serious-statement expression.

They danced in silence for a minute before Ganga thanked him. "Why?" "I didn't expect this from you....I thought you'd champion your mother....." "But I am..." he answered with a mischievously innocent wink at her as Ganga looked astounded for the second time in the evening..." Championing my mother ....You...."

great update 👏 👏 👏 i love these parts- because lets face it everyone reads these FFs because theyre soo cute.

Originally posted by: anut

They danced in silence for a minute before Ganga thanked him. "Why?" "I didn't expect this from you....I thought you'd champion your mother....." "But I am..." he answered with a mischievously innocent wink at her as Ganga looked astounded for the second time in the evening..." Championing my mother ....You...."

My favorite part! Loved it!

The FF's here, allow me a lil escape from what is really hapenning in the show. A big relief. Thank you to all the FF writers, and esp. to you anut!

Nimmi 😊